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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1921. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IV THE TEACHING BODY Beyond doubt, the central factor in the educational process is the teacher. The teacher is the cutting edge where the educational theory, the course of study, the aims, and the organization of the school become effective in the life of the child. If, therefore, the teacher proves ineffective, either through lack of personality, scholarship, or professional skill, the entire process breaks down. The Church Must Create Its Own Teaching Body In the discovery, inspiration, and training of its own teaching body the church undertakes its most important educational responsibility. For this service the church can depend upon no other agency. Any adequate program of religious education in the local church must, therefore, include a thoroughgoing provision for teacher training. 1. Creating a professional spirit.--The first step in the creation of a teaching body must be the development of a professional spirit among the teachers of religion. Gradually there has been built up in recent years a professional spirit among secular teachers comparable with that in the older professions, signalized by standards of skill, technical preparation, and permanency of the vocation. Unfortunately, among the teachers of religion this spirit is almost entirely lacking. Excepting in a few unusual schools, no professional standards are required of those entering upon their work, little or no professional enthusiasm is manifest, and their performance falls far below the standards of professional skill. Yet, notwithstanding this fact, more skill is actually required of the teacher of religion than of the secular teacher, because of the difficulty of teaching religion, the meager allotment of time, the fact that the technique has not yet been routinized, the volunt...
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