Bai Gui took another look at the living room. The furnishings were almost the same as before, with no changes. They were still as simple as before, except that there were a few more books on the altar table sandwiched between the two straight-backed chairs against the wall.
The books are not the Four Books and Five Classics.
He took a closer look and saw several newly learned books.
"Introduction to Education", "Educational Psychology", "Revised Chinese Textbooks for Middle Schools" and several other newly published books.
In 1868, Rakshasa educator Ushinsky published "Man is the Object of Education". In 1877, Rakshasa Kapterev published Rakshasa's first "Educational Psychology". In 1903,
Thorndike, a Kenyan psychologist, published "Educational Psychology".
In normal colleges in the early Republic of China, "Educational Psychology" was one of the standing textbooks.
"It should have been specially bought by Mr. Zhu after he became the principal of Zishui County Normal University."
Bai Guixin thought.
He flipped through the books and found that these books contained annotations written in small regular script by Mr. Zhu. From time to time, he could see yellowed pages with dog-eared corners, which showed that he was reading carefully.
It just so happens that I have some free time at this time.
He simply sat on the chair and read slowly.
Lean less.
Mr. Zhu walked in and when he saw this, he was surprised and said: "Meihe, I didn't expect you to be interested in this."
"The vocabulary mentioned here is really weird. I am too old to learn these things. For example, what is educational psychology and Pavlov's dog? It went around and around. It took me a long time to figure it out.
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He smiled freely.
"I have been exposed to these in the normal school, and also learned about them in the medical department of the Oriental School."
"I can tell you sir later."
When Bai Gui heard Mr. Zhu's words, he quickly stood up, bowed respectfully, and then replied seriously.
Confucius said: "When three people are walking together, there must be my teacher."
Therefore, the disciple does not have to be inferior to the teacher, and the teacher does not have to be better than the disciple. There is a priority in learning the Tao, and there is a specialization in the art, that's all.
He did not think that helping Mr. Zhu learn this knowledge would be humiliating to Mr. Zhu.
Likewise, Mr. Zhu is a teacher with an open mind and I will not blame him for this.
In addition, the professional knowledge of educational psychology is obscure, and it also involves some medical knowledge. It is really difficult for an old-style literati like Mr. Zhu to understand. Even if he knows these principles, he knows the reason but does not know the reason, and has only a half-understanding.
For example, Pavlov's dog, this experiment is about classical conditioning.
It means: initially the dog will salivate when seeing food, and then add a neutral stimulus, such as ringing a bell. After a period of time, as long as the bell rings, the dog will salivate without touching the food.
"No!"
Mr. Zhu shook his head and said: "I will resign as the principal of this normal school recently, so I won't learn this stuff for now."
"Yes, sir."
Bai Gui nodded after hearing this.
He didn't think it was because Mr. Zhu didn't want him to teach. It was because Mr. Zhu really wanted to resign as the principal of the normal school. He didn't need to know so much about educational psychology.
Besides, Mr. Zhu is old, so it is normal for him to be unable to learn these things.
It's not good to force it.
Both of them know that the other is a gentleman.
The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water.
I don’t think this kind of answer without much explanation will make the other party feel dissatisfied.
"I heard from Mr. Xu that he has been organizing people recently to compile county chronicles. It happens that the student is still at home and knows a little bit about compiling history books, so he plans to come and recommend himself. I wonder if he will agree?"
Bai Gui closed the book, placed it on the tribute table, and asked softly.
"Oh, Meihe, you plan to compile the county annals. This... is a bit too unfair."
Mr. Zhu hesitated.
He knew Bai Gui's talent and was able to write two masterpieces, The Qin Empire and Guns and Guns, which undoubtedly proved his ability to write history books. Moreover, Bai Gui was well-read in poetry and books, so it was not difficult for him to be absorbed in ancient scrolls.
But...he can do this because he is old. Bai Gui cannot do it, because Bai Gui is still young and has more things worthy of him to do.
Give the time to young people...,
And they, the old masters, went to compile history books and free up space.
This was the reason why he resigned and chose to compile the county annals!
It's not just that the government has not paid the salaries owed to the teaching staff of the normal school. Money is a trivial matter. According to his reputation, he can't live without a bite of food wherever he goes.
"It's not that I'm showing off my talent, but I'm planning a wedding recently and I can't leave..."
"There's nothing much to do when you stay at home."
Bai Gui silently complained about how his father Bai Youde and Aunt Wang fought all day long and had no leisure time, and their ears were about to become calloused.
I just happened to run to Bailu Academy and steal half of the rest of my life.
Anyway, if you ride a horse from Bailu Academy... it's not that far from Bailu Village.
"Then...this is fine."
Seeing that there was no reason to refuse, Mr. Zhu nodded and agreed.
He didn't agree because he was afraid that it would delay Bai Gui's affairs, and that compiling history would easily wear down the temperament and ambition of young people. Over the past dynasties, everyone who compiled history was either tired of government affairs and retired to seclusion, or they worked in idle positions such as the Hanlin Academy to compile history...
For example, Sima Guang had political disagreements with Wang Anshi during the Shenzong Dynasty, and was demoted and relegated to Luoyi for fifteen years, during which he devoted himself to compiling history.
I have never seen an energetic young man come here to write history.
Writing historical novels and editing history are two different things.
The two then talked about other things, mostly about Bai Gui's experiences in Japan.
"It's a good thing that you plan to further your studies and study abroad."
"Although I haven't been out of Qin Province for a long time, the current situation has changed too much. It's not a peaceful and prosperous age. You can exert much greater power in writing books than in your official duties..."
Mr. Zhu said.
Bai Gui's reluctance to serve as an official coincided with his behavior in the past. Otherwise, it would not be difficult for him to find an official position. However, he knew the world well and knew that being an official was of no use, so he chose to teach the countryside instead.
, to be a college gentleman...
If you can’t be a teacher in the academy, you can’t be a teacher in a normal school, so you can compile the county annals!
From time to time, the master's wife, Zhu Bai, prepared a meal.
The food was not rich, only a few steamed buns, some pickles, and white porridge.
However, Zhu Bai's craftsmanship is very good. Even though the food is simple, it tastes extremely delicious.
The most important thing is that this is the taste that Bai Gui is used to eating at Bailu Academy.
"It's late today, so you can stay overnight in the academy."
"You can go back tomorrow."
"I've made your bed."
Zhubai said.
"Thank you, Mistress."
There is nothing wrong with Bai Gui.
Bailuyuan is a bit dangerous at night, especially in winter, not only because of the snow and ice on the road, but also because of the wild animals running down from the mountains looking for food.
Walked out of the living room and arrived at the wing.
Quietly.
Only Mr. Zhu and Mr. Zhu Bai are left in the White Deer Academy of Nuo University, which seems lonely. Mr. Zhu and Mr. Zhu Bai have two children, one is Huairen and the other is Huaiyi. Both children are in their hometown.
Not in the academy.
The county-level normal school is not located in Bailu Academy.
"The academy has no doors..."
Bai Gui put on his clothes and got on the kang, sighing.
Emotionally, he does not want White Deer Academy to be lonely, but this is the general trend, and the old learning will inevitably decline. As far as the country is concerned, the current new learning is better and can save the world.
Confucianism is no longer suitable.
At least it's not appropriate now.
Fortunately, Mr. Zhu is an open-minded person and does not hold back any limitations.
