Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-04-18

Sy SuSSeSleu tue pTOpTlcIy "a having Olic
or two critics, upon which suggestion
elected critics.
Mr.. w. E. Bailey thought Miss Bald
win had too many classes too short time
for recitations.
Mr. Chase would have them as varied
as possible. Would have short recita-
tions, and many of them, among small
pupils. Would not keep pupils in school
room too long.
Recess.
Arithmetic" Mr. w. f Bailey
would have pupils understand what they
pass over if il be but little. Would have
the majority, at least, understand.
Prof Goldthwait would give short les
sons. Would ask first, how many had
mastered their lesson. Would have each
example placed on the board by those
who understood them. Would have the
example first explained by pupils, and ii
not understood by all, would explain him
self
Prof Bailey liked the method, but
thought it would not always work
Mr.. W. Z. Bailey objected to both
methods. Would have pupils recite topi-
cally. Would have them originate and
demonstrate examples by rule in topic
Would have them study principles more
than books.
Prof Goldthwait thought it would be
difficult for pupils to prepare topics in 6
correct manner. Pupils did study books
too much.
Select Reading" Sheridan's Ride y
Prof Goldthwaite.
"How keep an orderly school" Mr.
Perkins said he did not keep an orderly
school Thought it disorder for pupils
to 10 TX out the window or whisper Had
only one rule, DO right" Would use
moral suasion. AS last resort, USE
Hickory Oil Related an incident in his
experience. Teachers must be firm, also
learn first TO govern themselves.
Mr. A. o. Hume said he had never
kept school. Called on Mr.. Chase tC
tell how he had kept himself orderly. He
walked across the floor softly, did mos
of his talking on slate or paper, not max
ing much disturbance.
Mr. Borton would first keep himself in
order and then could keep his pupils so
. Would try to interest his pupils. WoulC
keep his worst pupils as neal ly directly
before him as possible. Gave his mode
of study punishment
Miss A. NJ Millikan thought it would
make study distasteful to the pupils if they
were obliged to study as punishment.
Miss Borton useu the motto, "MinC
your own business"
P:of. Goldthwaite thought he had KEEP
good order Teachers and pupils should
be on an equal footing of kindness anC
politeness. Would not use corporal pun
: ishment
Mr.. Chase said it was impossible Il
) keep small pupils quiet for veiy grea
! length of time Should have intervals o
three or five minutes every half or thre'
G quarters of an hour, whispering and NOV
e ing about the room.
1 Miss Borton would give pupils slat
and pencil, and write something ca til
{ board and allow them to initiate
Mr. w. E. Bailey thought teacher
5 should not be continually telling the pu
5 pills to study.
, Quite discussion was entered into b,
, Messrs. Borton, Thayer, w. E. Bale.
and Chase as to how pupils should pas
to and from their recitations.
Mr.. Thayer said the fault of the disor
/ der was generally dependent on the gov
erning person.
! Adjourned until 80 p. NJ.
I FRIDAY AFTERNOON, April 18th.
d Society called to order by President
5 Singing.
2 Percentage, A. Borton. Would US
: small numbers in demonstrating to nev
beginners the principles of Percentage
: | Would have them think upon the subject
j and get them interested in the work
Thinks the trouble experienced in til
study of Percentage, is owing to the i'm
perfect knowledge which pupils have 9
| fracfiopc Wnuld taach rhorn that ne
: cent. does not mean money.
i Mode of examination by Miss Rortor
t. Thinks they are of great value to the pu
0 pill, as it serves as an incentive to study
i Does not approve Of awarding prize:
2 Thinks that teachers of country school
5 should hold examinations at the close c
: each term of school, and leave record c
e them for the teacher who succeeds him
e Would employ oral examinations wit
small pupils; but with llrger ones, woul
J, prefer them written.
t Recess.
1 After recess the subject of Grammar b
Prof Golthwait. The subject wa
e handled in an able manner. Prof. think
IS it one OF the most difficult studies the pU
e pill has to contend with. Would not Us
d text books in teaching small pupils
Would not i'll the beginning, burden thei
ii minds with technical terms. Would frs
?. classify the parts of speech, gradual
d teaching the nature of words; and the
J. give the name of the parts of speech.
l. Mr.. Pershing on Penmanship. Aske
1t to be excused from making remark
Called on some other person.
a. Mr. North responded. He had foun
a difficulty in having pupils write after
copy written in their books, as they, 6
De soon as they have written few lines, b.
ID gin to copy after their own writing, NJ
re looking to the copy above. Thinks tt
l. best plan is to have copy written on
slip of paper, which can be placed on tt
to head of the line upon which the pupil
N writing.
ct A. c. Hume thinks that teachers shou
IN not write copies for their pupils; b.
le should adopt some system of Penma
s. ship He thinks it requires too mu(
a time upon the part of the teacher.
* Mr. North agreed with Mr.. Hume tn
le some system should be taught, but thinl
IL the teacher should learn some system al
by teach it, instead of using printed copie
h Mr.. Iden would use printed copie
le would have pupils write as fast as possibl
lis Thinks all that is necessary to be got
OF writer, is to write so that it can be re;
n without any trouble.
Is w. G. Bailey would not have pup
as write SO fast at first. Would first tea
lis the formation of letters, then rapidity.