Forging the soul of the school: Forging the soul of faith

Soldiers with armor and rich minds, even if they teach them how to ride and fly, they are still afraid of that young man named Fan. Joy and sorrow concern the world, and I hope that today’s people will work hard and be inspired to learn from this scholar. This couplet was written by the famous patriotic general Feng Yuxiang in May 1934 when he paid a visit to the tomb of the late sage Fan Zhongyan.

Now, in the Central Plains, a school with the connotation of carrying forward the spirit of Fan Gong and cultivating modern newcomers is attracting more and more attention. This is Wenzheng Middle School in Yichuan County, Henan Province.

Let the campus be permeated with the spirit of upright culture

Principal Yang Shengli takes "laying the foundation for students' lifelong happiness" as the direction of running the school, puts teaching and educating people at the top of his work, and takes Flexible and diverse forms give full play to the educational role of the school environment, deeply explore the educational resources on campus, and make the cold wall the main front of campus culture, playing the role of "moistening things silently".

When walking into Wenzheng Middle School, the first thing that catches people's eyes is the eye-catching "Yueyang Tower" and Fan Zhongyan's introduction on the placard next to the corridor. In the teaching building, corridors, and teaching areas, there are various The aphorism is very eye-catching:

The melody of youth is indispensable with chapters of struggle; the magnificent movement of life must be composed by inspiration and diligence; not everyone is gold, but everyone is a gold mine; you throw What is dropped is garbage, what I pick up is quality;...

In the corridors of the teaching building, famous quotes can be found everywhere, enlightening the students’ smart brains, and subtly influencing the students’ thoughts all the time. Thoughts make an impact.

Walking around the school, the most impressive thing is that in addition to the school’s emphasis on creating an educational atmosphere for students, it is Fan Zhongyan’s famous saying, “Be concerned about the world first, and be happy after the world.” "Happiness", people can feel the touch of this "consciousness of joy and sorrow" to people almost everywhere.

The school name of Wenzheng Middle School was renamed from the original Pengpo No. 2 Junior Middle School in 2001 at the suggestion of Mr. Xie Liufeng, the then magistrate of Yichuan County. Practice has proved that Xie Liufeng This suggestion from the county magistrate is indeed a good idea for the school to make full use of local favorable educational resources, demonstrate its profound cultural heritage, and better exert its educational function. After Yang Shengli became the principal in March 2006, he focused on further exploration and sublimation. The school's educational philosophy became increasingly clear and the teaching quality steadily improved.

On Teacher’s Day in 2006, the school held a unique Teacher’s Day celebration meeting and opening ceremony. At the meeting, an unprecedented solemn oath moved many people for a long time. "I swear: I am determined to be a people's teacher, educating people first, being dedicated and caring for students; inheriting civilization, seeking truth from my own wisdom; being a teacher and example to others, promoting righteousness; being honest and upright, urging me to forge ahead; lifelong learning, having the courage to innovate, and serving the people Work hard for education!" In the empty school playground, this firm and powerful voice shocked people's hearts and resounded through the sky. In this solemn and solemn atmosphere, the students once again felt the loveliness and respectability of their teachers, and the teachers themselves were once again baptized from the bottom of their hearts: not forgetting their mission and taking on their responsibilities.

A school can only cultivate good students if it has good teachers. This is an eternal truth. We feel that in the multi-dimensional space of school culture, the biggest factor affecting teachers and students is an invisible but tangible spiritual force, which is the ever-present and ubiquitous sense of responsibility. Wenzheng Middle School has taken this to the extreme.

On March 18, 2008, the first school art festival of Wenzheng Middle School kicked off. At the opening ceremony, all the students collectively recited "The Story of Yueyang Tower". The vast and majestic scene was shocking and exciting, and had an excellent effect on carrying forward Fan Zhongyan's spirit.

Enhance teachers’ sense of professional honor

There is a story that has deeply imprinted its mark on the hearts of teachers at Wenzheng Middle School:

The guests sat around At the dinner table, we talked about life-related topics.

One company CEO decided to use education to illustrate his point. “What can children learn from a man who decided that his best choice in life was to be a teacher?” he argued. He reminded other guests of their view of teachers: “If you have the ability, do it. If you don’t have the ability, do it.” Go teach."

To emphasize his point, he said to another guest: "Mary, you are a teacher.

Please tell me frankly, what can you do?"

Mary, who has always been honest and candid, replied: "Do you want to know what I can do?" After a moment of pause, she spoke...

“Well, I can make kids study harder than they think. I can make a kid with a C+ feel no worse than a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. I can make kids sit in my class for 40 minutes without getting bored. And without Apple MP3 players, game consoles or rented movie CDs, their parents can't even let them sit quietly for five minutes. "

"You want to know what I can do?" She paused for a moment and looked around at each guest at the table.

"I can inspire children's curiosity. ; I can guide them to ask questions; I can make them apologize sincerely; I can make them develop respect and learn to be responsible for their actions; I teach them to write and let them write. Typing on the keyboard isn't everything; I urge them to read, read, and read some more.

“I teach them to solve every math problem step by step from beginning to end. I encourage them to use the brains God gave them instead of relying on man-made calculators.

“I help students from abroad learn everything they need to know in English while retaining the uniqueness of their home culture.

“I make my classroom a place where all students feel safe.

“I ask my students to stand up straight, put their hands on their hearts, pledge allegiance to our flag and our country, That we are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

"Finally, I let them understand that if they can use their talents, study hard, and listen to the call of their hearts, they will have a successful life."

Mary paused for the last time for a moment, then continued: "I know money is not everything, so when someone tries to judge me by how much I earn, I hold my head high and ignore them because they are so ignorant... You want to know what I can do? What difference can I make in the world? What about you, Mr. CEO?"

His mouth fell open in surprise, unable to respond.

This is a story told by Principal Yang Shengli to the teachers. In a purely rural middle school, teachers need to have a positive understanding of the value of their profession and always feel the joy brought by their efforts. Principal Yang often uses various opportunities to convey this information to the teachers, making the teachers feel honored to be a people's teacher on the one hand, but also reflect on whether they have done what a teacher like Mary should do?

This spring, another strong feeling of spring surged in the hearts of teachers at Wenzheng Middle School - Principal Yang Shengli gave each of the teachers a copy of "Being a Happy Teacher".

Currently, the word "happiness" has a new meaning in the hearts of the teachers of Wenzheng Middle School. From their work, the teachers savor the feeling that they have that can not only be understood but also expressed in words. . Regarding happiness, teacher Zhai Guoquan explained his feelings like this: "The happiness I pursue as a teacher is to be able to teach a group of excellent students, not to be stumped by the thorny problems in the process of educating students, and not to have to correct a lot of homework. If you are tired, all the students you teach will be obedient, make no mistakes, and be respected by all students. If you use this standard to define happiness, I believe that no teacher will feel happy because of this. Happiness is unrealistic, luxurious, negative, and even selfish. To teach a group of excellent students, you must first be excellent. How can there be no difficult cases in the education process? The key lies in your own education. Wisdom; can batching homework also be called "tiring"? Students are not machines, and machines can also malfunction. What's more, what's wrong with living beings who don't obey the rules? What's the use of a teacher like me to guide him? , What's wrong with making mistakes? The school is a place where mistakes are allowed; to be respected by all students, I should first respect every student. Have I done this?"

Let all students go On the road to success

Principal Yang Shengli said: "One of the essentials of quality education is to pay attention to all students. We must not only provide excellent students with the icing on the cake, but also provide help to those who are lagging behind." Under the guidance of this idea, , the teachers of Wenzheng Middle School have devoted more efforts to some potential students, allowing them to regain their self-confidence, correct their learning attitude, and gain beautiful scenery.

Student Xi's partiality to subjects is very serious. He once got full marks in mathematics, but he has no interest in learning English. His homework is either scrawled or he simply doesn't do it. He often skips classes and becomes a problem student in the class.

How to make a big change in Xiao Xi? Teacher Zhi Xiaosen made a comprehensive analysis of his current situation: Because Xiao Xi’s English foundation is weak, he lacks confidence in learning English and is afraid of English. His family was eager for their son to become a successful man and put too much pressure on him, which he was very disgusted with. Teachers cannot teach students in accordance with their aptitude in class, resulting in a vicious cycle of "not being able to understand, being criticized by the teacher, and being tired of learning".

After analysis, Teacher Zhi Xiaosen determined practical teaching measures:

Adopt the success education method, talk to Xiao Xi’s classmates after class, and rebuild confidence in English learning. Teacher Zhi cited many examples of people who were very poor in English learning but later caught up, making him understand that the teacher has always been his supporter, appreciator and strong backing. In class, Teacher Zhi often consciously asks Xiao Xi some simple questions, and immediately praises him after answering. At the same time, he also arranges homework from the shallower to the deeper, allowing Xiao Xi to complete it independently, and gives him help when he needs it. He often Give him comments such as "Your handwriting has improved a lot, it would be better if you could review it in depth", so that Xiao Xi can see his real progress and taste the joy of success.

Teacher Zhi knows very well that interest is the best teacher, and Xiao Xi must be allowed to cultivate her interest in learning English. Teacher Zhi often tells Xiao Xi some knowledge about English customs, humorous stories, famous people's classics, etc. When Xiao Xi is getting interested, Teacher Zhi deliberately stops him and says to Xiao Xi: "Teacher, I have something to do. You can do the rest." Just read it yourself and ask me if you have any questions." Driven by strong curiosity, Xiao Xi's reading ability gradually improved. Teacher Zhi also often plays some word solitaire and other games with Xiao Xi to improve Xiao Xi’s English vocabulary. Gradually, Xiao Xi felt the joy of learning English.

At the same time, Teacher Zhi pays attention to strengthening communication with Xiao Xi’s parents, so that the family can feel the child’s progress and encourage him to continue to improve. In the beginning, Xiao Xi's test scores did not improve significantly, and Teacher Zhi even falsely reported his scores to his family. Teacher Zhi often reports his performance and learning status to parents via phone calls, notes, etc., magnifying his strengths and minimizing his shortcomings. Over time, parents have regained confidence in him, and Xiao Xi has also received recognition from his family. and encouragement instead of the previous reprimands and criticisms.

Teacher Zhi pays attention to arranging learning tasks in small quantities and multiple batches for Xiao Xi, and provides him with simple and easy memory methods. During the study time of the day, the interesting and boring learning tasks should be reasonably dispersed to avoid letting him repeat the same boring learning tasks.

After a year of scientific educational guidance, Xiao Xi’s interest in learning English has greatly increased, and his English scores have also improved greatly. He scored 96 points in the high school entrance examination and was successfully admitted to a key high school.

Teacher Zhi Xiaosen said that as long as the teaching methods are correct and the students are full of love, any poor student can be successfully transformed. This is "there are only teachers who can't teach well, and there are no students who can't learn well!" ”

Education is a career that cultivates people with great ambition and courage to do something. Examining the school-running practices of Wenzheng Middle School in Yichuan County, we see the hope of this undertaking.