摘要：There are many part-time teachers out there, each with different reasons for taking the part-time route. Some are hoping for a full-time position, others prefer to use their time to pursue other interests, while others still don't want the added responsibilities that full-time positions bring. While the title is a little presumptuous, it shows my optimism that if a work force is not too discontent with its lot, things go more smoothly. Thus, this article first outlines how full-time teachers can help part-time teachers, before examining how the latter group can help themselves. On a personal level, this column will set out my aims in this coming school year for the part-timers at my school.Given ever shrinking budgets and the exceedingly Byzantine formulae used to calculate pay, it is unsurprising that I think full-time teachers can do little about the wage part-timers receive. However, action is possible in other areas. First, if you are in charge of scheduling, making a concise and clear package of necessary documents, instructions, and examples for syllabi would make everyone's life easier
