lcionline Chapter 314 Past Life Experience
Chapter 314 Past Life Experience
Chapter 314: Past Life Experience
Chapter 314
After saying this, Yu Xiu saw Luo Shuiyao frowning slightly and looking at the teachers behind her. Only then did she realize her negligence and quickly said with a smile, "Look at me, I even forgot such an important thing when I was so happy."
As she spoke, she smiled gently again, "Why don't we go in first, and I'll slowly introduce them to you one by one."
Luo Shuiyao nodded and followed her gesture into the room. The other teachers, naturally having heard Yu Xiu's words, had previously been standing around casually, but now stood by their seats. After Luo Shuiyao and Yu Xiu had taken their seats, the other teachers sat down calmly, their backs straight, none of the reddened faces and thick necks they used to have when arguing.
Yu Xiu watched all this unfold, secretly amused. She understood that these teachers were trying to make a good impression on the young lady during their first meeting, but she didn't intend to expose their intentions. With a gentle smile on her face, she raised her hand and began to introduce them.
"This is Master Su, the only female teacher in our academy who teaches with me."
Yu Xiu introduced her. Luo Shuiyao looked in the direction she pointed and saw a woman with a gentle face, her eyes and eyebrows as soft as water. Her black hair was neatly tied up, with a simple wooden hairpin in it. She was wearing a light blue cloth skirt, and her whole appearance was elegant and intellectual.
Luo Shuiyao knew that she was originally the daughter of an official, but because her father made a mistake, he was demoted and became a wanderer. She was good at chess and was patient and meticulous in treating her students.
"This is Master Zhang." Seeing Luo Shuiyao nod, Yu Xiu continued to introduce.
Master Zhang was tall and sturdy, with a square face and strong features. Dressed in a brown robe, he looked imposing, a bit reckless. But don't let his appearance fool you: he was a serious scholar, well-versed in the classics, history, and literature. He loved quoting from classics in his lectures, and his students understood even the most difficult knowledge instantly. However, his straightforward personality shunned him from other academies, leading him to the lesser-known Guihua Academy.
There were five men and one woman in the room. Yu Xiu introduced them one by one, while Luo Shuiyao mentally matched them with the information she had received. When these teachers came to apply, she had Yang Wei thoroughly investigate their backgrounds, to the point where she knew them better than the teachers themselves. These individuals had diverse personalities, but all possessed excellent character. It was precisely for this reason that Osmanthus Academy recruited them, while those with ill intentions had long been excluded.
After Yu Xiu finished her introduction, Luo Shuiyao stood up, raised her teacup, and offered tea instead of wine to the other teachers. Everyone returned the greetings, politely and respectfully. After getting to know each other, everyone re-seated themselves.
Yu Xiu continued to talk about the previous topic, talking freely, while Luo Shuiyao stood quietly by, listening to everyone's heated discussion without interrupting.
"I don't agree with holding back students with poor comprehension abilities. If they were divided into grades one, two, and three, they would be excluded and oppressed, hindering harmonious and friendly interactions among them." This rebuttal was made by Su Fuzi, the only woman among the six. She adhered to the philosophy of friendly education and did not support this approach, focusing more on the students' interactions with each other.
"But if we don't do this, students with poor comprehension skills will constantly hold back the progress of the better students. If the pace is too fast, those with poor comprehension skills won't be able to keep up; but if it's too slow, students with strong comprehension skills will feel wronged, as they could be learning at a more efficient pace."
This was proposed by Master Zhou, who was a little older among them. He believed that students should be separated and that those with better comprehension abilities should be better managed in order to increase their chances of admission.
Yu Xiu knocked on the table, interrupting their argument. She, too, was in a dilemma. Some of these children were gifted, while others were driven by hard work. It was undeniable that they all worked hard. However, talent couldn't be compensated for by hard work alone. While hard work could narrow the gap, significant differences still existed. This was something that had been bothering her for the past few days.
She thought, her eyes casually sweeping around. When they landed on Luo Shuiyao, she saw she was just sitting quietly by the side, not saying a word. After a moment's thought, she tentatively asked, "Yaoyao, what do you think we should do about this?"
Luo Shuiyao listened quietly to their argument, understanding the whole story, but she didn't interrupt. Hearing Yu Xiu's question, she didn't hold back. Drawing on her past life's experience, she expressed her thoughts: "We could divide the students into small groups and teach them at a normal pace, allowing those with strong comprehension skills to help those who are lagging behind. For example, students with strong arithmetic skills could help other students with weaker foundations with problem solving and answering in their groups. This way, while not hindering the progress of the strong students, it would consolidate their knowledge and help those with less advanced comprehension skills master the knowledge."
After thinking for a moment, she added, "Another solution is to provide after-school tutoring for students who are struggling. After school, if there's something they don't understand, they can find a tutor for one-on-one or one-on-group tutoring. This might solve this problem."
The teachers had initially held little hope for Luo Shuiyao's answer, but as they listened, their eyes gradually brightened. Master Zhang clapped his hands and said with a beaming expression, "This method is excellent, Dean. I think it's feasible."
The others echoed in agreement. Yu Xiu's worries instantly dissipated, and the gloom that had been lingering for days was swept away. She said, "I think this is a great idea, too. It's hard to believe we argued about this for so long. Thanks to Yaoyao for coming up with this solution."
Luo Shuiyao waved her hand, avoiding everyone's enthusiastic gazes, and said, "Since it's feasible, you can all focus on your own matters. I'll go check on the students."
The teachers didn't hesitate to greet her, and they all immersed themselves in a heated discussion on the topic. Yu Xiu stood up and said, "I'll take you to see it."
Luo Shuiyao didn't refuse. Just like that, the two of them passed by classroom after classroom, where the desks and chairs were neatly arranged. The students, separated by age and size, wore shabby clothes, but they weren't dirty. This was enough to show that the school had a good education and that the parents valued their children.
They didn't disturb any students, just looked through the window for a while, and then went to where the students lived in the rear. Most of the students nearby went back home, but the children of the soldiers, whose parents mostly worked in the farm, were too far away from here, so the children all lived here.
Luo Shuiyao stood in their residence, looking at the bunk beds. It felt like another world, and she almost forgot she had traveled through time. Sometimes it felt like a dream. She had drawn the blueprints and built these bunk beds.