7. Acquired power in the use of development methods, including question, problem, discussion, aims, and the training of children to self-activity and thoughtfulness.
8. The successful oral reproduction of stories by the children.
9. Tact in the handling of large classes, with children of differing temperament and capacity, and the encouragement of timid children.
10. Changing character of oral work in advancing grades.
11. The need of insight and ability to supervise constructive activities.
These things include a wide range of clear knowledge and confident skill and resource. Teachers need first of all to cultivate resourcefulness in the use of their own knowledge and experience, and to add to both of these as rapidly as circumstances permit.
The mere reading of stories to children by the teacher, at odd times, on Friday afternoons or on special occasions, is also of much value as a means of interesting children in a wide range of good books. It is a source of entertainment and culture, which, when judiciously and skilfully employed, adds much to the educative power of the school.