University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School - Mirror Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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By Professor Edward Hoffmeister lEFLY stated, psychology is the study of experience. Hence to define or analyze the experiences of student and of teacher and to be able to determine the mistakes and shortcomings of each or the benefits derived and successes won and their co-relationship, one should enter the domain of psychology. Better still one should have occupied during his career the posi- Qi=J)l) tion of each to obtain the viewpoint of either intuitively or by the exercise of thought and judgment arrive at some basis of determina- tion of their proper, respective attitudes. By proper attitude we imply that conduct that would gain for each the objects sought, not only for temporary or immediate but permanent and ultimate good. For the student, the acquisition of knowledge for future de- velopment and for practical purpose, the habit of orderly and rational deduction from cause to eiifect and an intelligent application for such knowledge. For the teacher, the imparting to minds capable of absorbing, those estab- lished facts the fruit of painstaking experimentation and experience and the satis- faction and pleasure resulting from the thought and the hope that he is accom- plishing something to further the welfare of his students and ultimately the good of humanity. It is needless for the student to consult the psychologist for guidance and direction. We know that good habits, physical, mental and moral application, in- dustry, common sense, cordial and helpful relationship with fellow students are requisites. There should be manifested the proper and respectful demeanor toward the teacher with the ever-present conviction that he has at heart the student ' s interest, the advancement of professional practice and the welfare and good name of the institution. And what should be the attitude of the teacher toward the student? He should realize that he is addressing an intelligent audience, hence the presentation of his subject matter should be along rational lines; he should be cognizant of Tjnenl))

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Patl|armg ilR. OIitttt:tttngs The Class of 1921 feels that it could not leave our glorious college without first paying a worthy tribute to Miss Katharine M. Cunimings. Secretary to Dr. Foster. Miss Cummings has, in her few years ' stay at our College, been wonderful to the students. She wears one of those smiles that won ' t wear off and her genial levity toward us, bridges over that breach that usually exists between students and college officials. In the inlirmary. Miss Cummings is a most excellent manager. Her readiness to assist the students in any way possible, and her exactness in keeping her infirmary accounts has won for her the admiration of all the students and patients. The Board of Editors has received valuable aid from her, and we take this means to extend our thanks and best wishes. The Editor. Nineteen

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student and Teacher— Cont. the fact tliat llie student body, save in age, experience and consequent knrtwierlge is his equal and, therefore, he should not establish himself U])on a pedestal, hold- ing himself aloof from the councils and activities of the students ; that he has assumed as tutor a responsible role and hence should discharge his duties with studied care and thought fulness. He should recognize the truth that althought to him his subject matter is old and probably lacking in interest, to his students it is new, alas! eternal!}- new to son e, and he should endeavor to present it with pristine freshness. He should have ideas and ideals. ' A wonderful privilege with great respon- sibilities. Many people believe this is a world of chance, many believe they are victims of bad luck, many believe that they are favorites of fortune and will be helped out somehow. Now and then some man catches a falling apple, picks up a penny from the dust or a nugget from the gulch. Then his neighbors set to looking into the sky for apples or sift the dust for pennies as though pennies and apples came that way. But whatever is worth having comes because we have earned it. Another session is about to close. How have we conducted ourselves rela- tively? AMiat does the ledger show? Let us hope that we have at least endeavored to approximate the ideal atti- tude toward each other. jTvenly one