Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-10-31
REPORT,
OF the Proceedings at the Marshall
County Teachers Institute, Held
at Ply mouth, During the Week,
Com eMcing Monday. Oct. 81 IS72

REPORT,
OF the Proceedings at the Marshall
County Teachers Insiitnte, Held |
at Ply mouth, During the Week,
Commencing Monday, Oct. 2i.Is72.
Tie Institute was called to order by T. |
Mcdonald, school examiner. As there was
no secretary, Miss Carrie Milhkan was APP
pointed, to fill the vacancy.
TUESDAY MORNING.
| Remarks by Mr.. Thomas Charles. He
spoke OF the necessity of preparation, of the
teachers,-the object OF institutes. and the
benefits to be derived thereirom. He showed
the force of the phase, ssadapt not adopt
Thinks the teacher should make all necessary
preparation before entering school; and gave
his plan of putting pupils to work, and spoke
of the necessity OF keeping them busy. He
said there should be no whispering among
teachers at the institute, and thought teachers
should become acquainted, and enter into the
spirit at once; and thinks the calling OF
teacher second to none.
Mr.. Chase asked at what time school should
be commenced.
Responded to by A. c. Hume, who would
begin $40: also. by Mr.. Sherwood, who
noyed by pupils running in and out, before
time to commence school in the morning.
Miss Ried would commence school ut $50.
would not allow pupils to run in and out
before schooi-call.
Mr. Langen5augh thinks that pupils in d
country school, could not get to school at that
hour, especially in winter, but that $40 Is
early enough TO begin.
A number OF others told when they would
commence school, after which some remarks
were made by Mr.. Chase, concerning tard
ness OF teachers attending The institute also
what the manner OF the .eaeher should be.
Discussion as TO tie duty of taking TIT
county papers. Essay by Mr.. Langenbaush
on the subject OF compulsory education. !
LNTERMIssIoN.
Mr.. Charles, in favor of compulsory educa
ton. asked SIR. Langenbaugh some questions
II which Were answered by that gentleman
who spoke of his life as youth when com
pelle.I to 90 to school. He also spoke of tn
T necessity of knowing how to keep record.
it Mr.. Chase proposed that sometime Will
d the institute was III session, Mr.. Langenbaugl
= should explain his manner of milking out re
ports. as he thought it difficult matter
:. Recommended the School Journal to teach
- ers; and advised them to attend the State In
&c stltute, at Logansport. this winter. Ad
journed.
If AFTERNOON.
Is A few remarks from Prot. Charles, on tn
I'd subject OF arithmetic. Gave it as his eAper
ne ence that all good teachers are not good pr
n mary teachers; and thinks that mathemat
~ clans fail in addition. more than i'll anythin
o else. He would use objects in teaching &C
=, dltlOn. and would teach the Arabic metho
I'd OF notation. before introducing the otht
methods. He recommends keeping Il pr,
gramme of study. as well as OF recitation
tn Commended by Mr.. Chase. who thinks it ca
et well be done in 4 country school, as i'll
nd graded school, He says t 'at il pupils are II
TO required to give Il certain amount OF tire
each study they will pursue their favori
nv study, to the neglect OF the Others.
ed INTERMIssION.
Singing.
n Essay by Miss Mary Nash. Ssubiect-"Ho
- shall teachers who cannot attend norm
- schools. qualify themselves :" Thinks tn
lie can yet sufficient education without attendiI
normal schools. and that they should do
She recommends their attendance at teacher
institutes. visiting schools, reading the Gu
rent literature of the day. &c. Mr.. Cha
thinks teachers should visit schools; and tn
+, they can learn a. much by visiting Il pc
he school as good one. Also, that teacht
his should devote their leisure time to study, a
~ the reading of good books
IN Mr.. Sherwood asked if Il teacher may Il
learn as much by observing the mistakes
his school. by attending norm
ion schools? Mr. Chase thought not. Teacht
,od have the aid of successful educators at I
teu normal school, which is invaluable to the
Prot. Charles made some remarks ON 1
importance of teachers meeting, and critic
ing the different methods OF teaching as pr
ID ticed by them. The institute then adJourn
nc TUESDAY EVENING.
Remarks by Mr.. r. A. Hume, on "Shol
teachers be paid according to the grade
ceItlticate,-If properly graded." Mr.. HUI
Aios thought they should Thought the comm
Will nifty should secure the services of the b
ora teacher Would not blame teachers for Sc.
ing other employment. ii not properly p
Is for teaching; and thought every teac
en- TAUGHT tor money. Mr.. Borton thought so
young teachers were as capable OF teaching
some older ones. and that they should not
discouraged Mr.. Chase thought the pres
avs mode of paying teachers encouraging
"' young teachers and that the good teache
TWO good student but the good student not
, is ways good teacher.
a,d Mr.. Charles thinks the principle THE
anu borer is worthy OF his hire good one.
r or vOcated teachers improving themsel
Thinks aptneSs to teach should be consider
as we'll as standing in examination.
Mr.. Bailey NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. should be p
according to certificates; but that it sho
not be discussed by them, the pay is
yond their reach. and that teachers vert
ing paid all they earn. Mr.. Chase said tea
ers in general, were paid all they were VOL
ADVISED teachers11 they thought they
:. worth more than they were getting to &C
nitv some other place. Nj. McDonaidmade few
IS marks on the payment OF teachers in Cel
Vi township.
of INTERMIssIoN. "a
Essay by Miss Carrie Morrill,, --subje
"What shall be done with small pupils, W
ate, the larger ones occupy the teachers at
hen tom! Mr.. Bailey thought II he could
e them sleep most OF the time, he would d.
ei- He would amuse them. and give them VAR
way, KINDS of exercise. Mr.. Borton thought
,oc. usbject THE subject; would interest pu
So by printing on slate or black board.
the Iourhed.
Ho WEDNESDAY MORNING.
lfter Institute opened by singing.
Essay What Is the cause of the e
withdrawal of pupils from school, and Il l
Mr.. edy therefor 2" by Miss Red. She tn
nro- that teachers are partly to blame and
the should offer Inducements to the pu
e to cause their attendance, and make t
cor schools attractive and pleasant to them, "
there. Mr. Chase thinks that the pu
ol should be made to work in school. Sey
I'D. persons gave their experience in compel
pupils to study in school. A. C. Hume
q Obliged to Use physical force. III some c;
S OF Miss Nina Millikan asked Mr.. Hume no,