University of Alberta Calgary - Evergreen and Gold Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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Zo-eteyieen Qoid { Jo tiis. Jbtudsnti. of tiis (dcitcjaxij iHtanch, 3 acuity of Education: igtfS-sfg qV)OU have chosen to enter the ranks of the teaching force and have come to the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta for professional guidance. Our Dominion is in need of teachers of superior personality and adequate preparation who view education as the promotion of man ' s welfare, and who are enthusiastically devoted to the teaching profession. Teaching is a stimulating venture which will bring you much personal satisfaction. Your task is the preparation of youth for intelli¬ gent citizenship in a complex society. The degree of participation in our democratic institutions experienced by youth who come under your guidance will be determined by the kind of education they receive. These boys and girls are the future electors who will in due course express opinions on social issues, select our government leaders, and pass judgment on social philosophies. In these ominous days of fearsome threats to our peaceful democratic way of life, the state entrusts young people to your care in order that they may develop into adult individuals who really understand and desire a democratic way of life. Guiding young children is a veritable challenge which involves much more than the mere teaching of reading, spelling and arithmetic. Teach¬ ing, in the true sense of the word, means viewing each child as a worth¬ while individual who will influence you and your thinking as much as you influence him. Teaching is an influence, which builds dignity and useful¬ ness in people. Teaching calls for a high standard of personal character and the need to keep abreast of educational development and research. You must be students of a modern troubled society characterized by tremendous technological achievement and whirlwind change—a society in which there unfortunately exists a cultural lag between man ' s scientific advance and the development of his social and spiritual institutions. Your task demands that you assist in eliminating this cultural imbalance by direct effort in the classroom, in the community, and at the world level. This will involve multiple interrelationships with pupils, parents, school principals, school boards, and various social groups. As a teacher you are also a sk ' .lled craftsman, one who understands those skills which are to be applied in a learning situation. These skills will encourage children to desire knowledge, to search, to discuss, to inquire, to analyse the scientific method of problem-solving in a social climate that is democratic, co-operative, and friendly. A quotation from Henry Van Dyke suggests your importance to society: “Knowledge may be gained from books; but the love of knowledge is transmitted only by personal contact. No one has deserved only better of the republic than the unknown teacher. No one is more worthy, to be enrolled in a democratic aristocracy, King of himself and servant of mankind.” A. L. Doucette, Director. Page Nine

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A. L. DOUCETTE, B.A.Sc., C.E. M.A. Director, Faculty of Education, Calgary Branch

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