"In general the methods and material will be uniform for all, but
there will still be abundant opportunity for exercising little
individual touches and tricks in relation to individual pupils,
especially those who vary somewhat widely from the average. Even such
a superficial matter as size, especially superior size, might
profitably receive a little special consideration by the teacher and
thus at times save some pupil a little physical embarrassment. The
boy unusually active might be given some physical task to perform,
even if it has to be provided for the occasion, though it must not be
too artificially created, as this is sure of detection.
"Questions requiring more than ordinary mental ability to answer may
be directed to those of superior alertness and intelligence, who may
also be given more difficult subjects to look up for presentation to
the class. Special interests in animals, flowers, books, aeroplanes,
industries, vocations, should be discovered and utilized by the
watchful teacher. Even though the connection may be a little remote,
any contribution of real interest and value is legitimate in order to
relieve the monotony of a dull class.
"Pupils differ very widely in temperament and disposition as well as
in capacity.
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