The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-11-23


} LIS. Seal Of the State Of Iowa, this 18Th day
w. STONE.
By :he Goverc,r:
JAxgs WAGER SECRETARY IT Sal-s.
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Ma. EDlroa--E wa IL VAT tl'y
swures % the .uoTaca Il Teachers E1ss1-
tasss. sat I a:sss ~ 81 i, 81 rars ear1lz:-
gla-Fy s-ua tas tart that II i.s si.s Ia
s.l,u.. IL ID =; >r-s--eaae. -. o2ts,Ioos
arose - 10 the .-o.nes, derived By Teach
ers" and "was; is = proper excuse for
non attendance In considering these
questions, l do not wish to assume the
right Of dic.ation, but would 10 giving
my experience (Which is probably the
same as others set those interested in
the cause Of education to thinking My
experience is not as extensive as some,
but since the age Of II and | am now
p (speak low) | have taught more or
less in different States, have visited
many schools, and have taught with as
much success as the majority. knowing
this, it may be with some vanity,
thought 'if am not now competent to
teach, six days at the Institute will not
qualify me- and this argument was
brought before the Institute by fellow
teacher, thus proving that was not alone
10 the sentiment. l attempted to excuse
myself to the County Superintendent but
failing to see it il that light, he insisted
on 1t least two days attendance (for
which he has my thsnks). l attended
the two days Thursday and Friday aod
capdidly confess regret that had not
gone sooner, or the Institute lasted
longer Teachers were there from
all parts OF the county. The exercises
were conducted by Mr. kisscll of Chica
60, Mr.. Cow Of Rock Island and Miss
Thompson of Davenport, all Teachers of
long experience. The experience and
system of each was given; most promi-
neut anon: which was the ln,uitive
System illustrated by object lessons, con.
Quoted by Miss Thompson. In the two
days if my education was not advanced,
my practical utility as Teacher was
benefited ten per cent
Two teachers converslno upon their
systems, can but receive mutual improve.
ment, admitting this, and it is evident
that if greater number meet for the sole
purpose of Improvement, each mus. re-
ceive more benefit from the suggestions
emanating from the varied experiences,
each teacher has his peculiar trials, y
than were we to stand aloof from the
counsel of our elders, losing time in
theorizing and seeking for priuci pies,
which their experience has developed
into practice. The benefit derived then
is not in improving the education merely,
but it is the awaklng into action strug-
Cling ideas which have been developed
by others and given for our use, having
tendency to harmonic our numerous
theories, tighten the dark spots, smooth
the rough, generate new ideas and by
these consolidated Improvements ennsble
the teachers profession, and advance the
cause Of education, in plain, easy path,
I'D the now rugged hill of science 1!
this be true, and who (experieneed) can
doubt, how Important should be the mat
ter that will permit US to cast aside these
benefits, or will excuse non attendance.
1t has been said, that no efficient
County Superintendent could be re elect
cd; our present incumbent received the
pound with good hunor, but gave assur.
ance, tina, none should have cause to fear
his third election, for lie had determined,
that tho cause Of education should receive
his first attention and the wishes Of
teachers be secondary thereto. | can see
no cause, why the present grade should
not be raised, the poor teachers (if there
are any would be sif.ed out, or compel
ed to bring themselves up to the stand
ard. aud those meeting the requirements
being free from the rivalry Of mediocrity
("poor teach, poor pay you know would
receive wages 10 accordance with tn.
dignity and responsibility of their pro-
fession, and not be compelled to feel tina
muscle is superior to brain. Many wi!
object to this, and among them, l fea1
some Directors, who looking only a
present benefit, think that any Teacher
is good enough who only asks $50 or So