Chapter 134: Confucius's Plan for Running a School
When Confucius first opened a private school, he didn't think about it so much. He just wants to be a teacher, take a group of students, and collect students' tuition. With tuition, you can survive.
When I became a gentleman, I said goodbye to the past. He is no longer a trumpet for others, but a soldier.
But since the opening of private schools, many problems have come out.
One of them! He has a new job and works for Lu Gong. From now on! There is no time to teach.
Second! Students don't come to school all at once. One today and one tomorrow, and even some go. Therefore! Unable to follow the syllabus.
Newcomers, no foundation, can't keep up with work. If you are a newcomer, you will have to hold other students back, and you will not be able to follow the syllabus.
Regardless of these newcomers? But since they are here, you have to teach them some practical things. Otherwise! The child came home and reported that he had not learned anything new. When the parents heard this, they would definitely not let the little baby come to school again.
Or! Spread outside: The little baby can't learn knowledge in the school......
So! New students must be arranged to start from scratch and must not affect the students who come first.
Such! One or two gentlemen are too busy.
Exactly because of this! Confucius had to run a "night school" every night to teach him basic knowledge such as literacy and arithmetic. At the right time, Qi Guanshi can also stand up as a substitute teacher.
Seriously! If it weren't for the help of the two sisters-in-law, his private school would not have been able to continue. Or! He couldn't do anything for Lu Gong.
Just you and your wife, you can't keep it busy!
The first class ended, and Yan Lu hurriedly ran in.
Qi Guanshi hurriedly went over to pour water for Yan Lu and beckoned.
"Thank you, Master! Thank you! Yan Lu took the water cup and thanked him repeatedly.
"Is he?" Min Shigong looked at Yan Lu and asked Confucius.
"His name is Yan Lu! It's also a student who comes to the school! Isn't it? He used to go to school for a few years. So! I asked him to substitute for the students. At night! I teach him! ”
"Oh?" Min Shigong nodded.
Regarding the matter of the two sisters-in-law, Confucius has already introduced them to Min Shigong.
"There is no way! I didn't think it through before, and I became the way I am now. Confucius said apologetically.
"That's fine! It's also a way to do it. You don't have to charge tuition, where do you get the money to hire a gentleman? Running a school is not something that one or two gentlemen can do! I used to teach in Qufu School, I know! Without a dozen gentlemen, you can't run a school at all!
And! We only admit students once a year. And you now! Those who come will not refuse, as long as there are students who come, you will accept them. Such! The problem arises. The newcomer has no foundation, you have to teach from scratch.
Other words! If you come to a new student, you have to send a gentleman to teach you. Otherwise! Freshmen can't keep up with work......"
"Yes! That's right! Confucius replied.
"So! You're right to do it! Pick the best students from among the students and let them teach the later ones. But what if they don't want to? When it started! People are willing, but after a long time, people may not be willing......" Min Shigong guessed.
Confucius hurriedly explained: "I only charged Yan Lu's tuition, and I exempted his living expenses and accommodation fees. Next year! I'm free of all his tuition. As long as he's willing to do it! ……”
"I do! Mr! Yan Lu hurriedly replied.
"Hehehe!" Min Shigong looked at Yan Lu and smiled.
Confucius introduced to Min Shigong: "I will give him a lesson in the evening. ”
"Hmmm! In the future, don't set the class time too long, and only teach the prescribed course a day. And then! Take a break before taking another class and start teaching. Such!! Don't go to night school in the future. For example! ……”
Min Shigong came up with an idea and said, "Aren't there two classes in the morning?" It can be changed to three lessons. Two main lessons, such as literacy and arithmetic. In between, there will be physical education, moral education, or other courses.
For example, in physical education class, at this time, as long as a teacher watches. And this time! We took the time to teach Yan Lu these substitute teachers! ……”
"Yes! I listen sir! Confucius hurriedly agreed.
In fact! That's what he thinks, and he does it that way. In order to save face for Mr., it became Mr.'s idea.
Confucius intended to teach according to the syllabus prescribed by the Great Zhou Dynasty, specifically, to teach students the "Six Arts".
The official school of the Zhou Dynasty required students to master six basic talents: etiquette, music, archery, royalty, calligraphy, and mathematics.
Enlightenment education, on the other hand, only needs to teach children literacy, arithmetic, basic etiquette, moral education, and physical education. Literacy, arithmetic are the main ones. Basic etiquette is a daily need, and you can understand it at a point, so don't use class time to teach, you can complete the teaching through your daily life.
Moral education! There is no need to use class time to teach, and students are also taught through daily behavior.
Min Shigong's idea is the same as Confucius's, mainly focusing on literacy and arithmetic. Other courses can be placed in spare time. And again! It is placed in the upper grades for specialized teaching.
Other than that! Because the age of the students is not the same, some are older and some are younger, so they should be treated separately. Older ones, they not only have to learn the basics: literacy, arithmetic, but also moral education, physical education, etc.
Older students, who are receptive, can be given more class hours and more learning content.
"Plus! The school can't be set up at home! A school is a school, and it must be independent. Min Shigong proposed.
"But now?" Confucius looked embarrassed.
According to Min Shigong, he didn't have the ability to do that.
"Now there are not many students, and they can stay at home. Once there are more students, more gentlemen, and more accommodations, the problem comes! Isn't it? ”
"Yes! Mr! Confucius admitted, "Now! Here's the problem! Yan Lu is here to stay. But at home! Just a guest room and a firewood room. In desperation, I can only let him live with Lege......"
"That's not a problem! Later! The students who live in the dormitory have to live together and live in one room. But! One bed per person. Best! Having a craftsman make the kind of wooden bed on the upper and lower floors saves space......"
"Yes! I listen to sir! Confucius nodded in agreement.
"The key now is! If you don't specify the tuition fee, that's not okay! If only everyone didn't pay tuition! What should I do sir? Can't say? Sir's tuition is all your personal advance, right? ”
"This?"
"So! I recommend! Let's start by negotiating a specific number. All students are required to pay a certain amount of tuition when they enroll! For example! A piece of dried meat? A plate of grain? A load of firewood? The rest! Pay it slowly in the future, and do what you said before......"
"Yes! I listen to sir! Confucius agreed. Take a hundred plating to read the latest chapter of "Confucius Scumbag Claw Book House" for free for the first time.