The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-15
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N o R M AL INSTITUTE

TllE Trustees of the st. Johnsbury (Vt.)
4 Academy, in view of the present deficiency Of
facilities i'll our State for training to 4 thorough
and practical knowledge of their employment
those who are to be the teachers of our Common,
Schools. and believing that the improvements de
mandcd i'll these Schools can only be secured b,
providing for them more thoroughly qualified
Teachers. propose to establish in connection with
the Academy department Of instruction having
special reference to this object.
In order to furnish 10 those who are designing
to be Teachers a Specific course of instruction
such as is pursued i'll the Normal Schools Of neigh
boring States one of the permanent Teachers CON
ncctcd with the Academy will hereafter devote his
chief attention to this class Of students. For tho
present Mr.. Colby. Who has resumed his conncc-
ton with the Academy, will have charge Of this
department.
The course of study will include with the higher
English branches thorough training Of cla,Sc>
III the elementary studies with reference both tc
the acquisition Of an accurate knOW ledge If the
same and Tic proper methods Of teaching them t.
others.
An Experimental Glass viii be formed which
will rccitc under the supcr,i>io of the Principal
but in which each member of the cla>>> will in
turn. act as teacher. the design being to furnish
the members an opportunity to try their capaci,,
to teach. and to perform successfully this chicfd u-
There will be frequent Lectures and Discussions
in connection with the REGULATIONS. upon Modes
of Teaching. Government Of Schools and other
topics relating to the Teachers calling
In making this arrangement the Trustees have
ais" had III view such 4 division Of labor among
the Teachers Of TIE School. As will make il a more
desirable for the elder class Of students who
are fitting for College or prosecuting the higher
English studies. The a.all> Of fund n the dis
po>al Of the Trustees vii! be appropriated TO pay
tuition and other expenses of INDECENT Young men
III a cour." of preparation for the Christian Min
istrv.
Arrangements have been made 10y whic, the diff
hcuiiI heretofore experienced by scholars III pro-
curing Board and Rooms. will be removed. An
cpporuni., will BE furnished fer a Boarding Club
AZ the Academy House, where Young men c,, pro-
cure ROOMS and reduce considerably the ordinary
expense of living The Boarding House formerly
fitted up TO Accommodate students will be occ,l-
led for that purpose.
Tie Fall Term of the Academy and Institute
will commence Iu, >tsv. Sept. l>t. and continue
eleven WEEKS: Winter FERN. Nov. 9TH: Sprin.
Term Feb lh. ISIS: Summer Term. NAY 18th.
Students Wishing 70 secure Board or Rooms should
apply carly to the :, 81, AIRY Of tia Trustees who
Will See tia, their want, are attended 10 season.
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Tuition :or Al! The English +. anchc-. attn and
Glc'k Is - t'j Per term. trcrch. Painting.
Drawing Nor., and Iu>'rrllau.al Music vi! each
be charged palaty.,. AID Al rgt,s common IN
similar Schools
ErirEl>,a~-1hc Presidents and Professors,
@: ilartruouth and Middchur, Colleges and YER
mont tLj'e.;Jy: Rev. J. Clement Wood,,ocl ;
E''. }, II. Worcester. Burlington; Hon. rortu>
Baxter. D':b,; DR.. j. T. Bancroft. Concord. v
H.. :. u. | AMOR. Anduv,r Mass.
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