Punctuality is a must! Be prompt in getting your classroom. It is better to arrive early than to rush into the room out of breath a split second before the bell.
Remove your hat and wraps as soon as you enter the room.
Report in advance intended absence because of illness or unavoidable circumstances to the principal, teacher and college proffesor.
Be curteous to your pupils.
Do not become too familar with your pupils.
Females should not wear too much makeup.
Dress well.
Do not sit in the same chair everyday.
It will generally be advantageous to stand while teaching.
Never appear before a class poorly prepared.
Find things to do, show intitiative.
Never gossip.
Confrences with your cooperating teacher needs to be held once a week.
Do not introduce controversal issues.
Watch stock expressions you may over use.
Get acquainted with as many teachers as possible.
Practice handwriting on the board.
Study your pupils, try to adjust your work to their level.
Do not spend the entire time in the classroom taking notes.
If your teaching situation is unsatisfactory, take your problem to your college supervisor.
It is important that the students understand the philosophy of the schools in which training is required.