Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-08-14

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able discussion arose on the term
figure. The following definition was
accepted: ga figure is character
used 20 represent, only In con-
nection with this exercise there was
class work at the board.
We then took a short recess, DUR
ing which we were gladdened by
the genial faces of Mr.. Beck and Mr..
Purman, from Platteville.
The first exercise after recess was
a model.class in Reading conducted
by Mr.. BARLEY, after which the OK.
ercise WAS critized by various men,
bers.
The Institute then spelled list
of 20 words, to which succeeded oral
spelling.
Mr.. Purman then made a few re-
marks, on the subject of never at
tempting to do anything for which
you are not fully prepared. Illus
trating by example. Some points
were repeated which were given
yesterday by Mr.. Parker, thereby H.
Illustrating the proverb, "great minds
run in the same channel"
Next an exercise in Penmanship
by Mr.. Parker, the subject being
transportation for work.
The Institute then adjourned until
2 o'clock.
The first thing on the afternoon
programme was roll>call Several
members tardy.
A few general remarks were then
made by Mr.. Beck, followed by some
instructions in object-teaching by
the same gentleman. The follow
ing points were made prominent:
Object teaching should aid us in
understanding ideas. Little child
rem learn almost entirely by objects.
Have some plan in teaching any OBJ
iect. In this plan make each days
work count one step in advance.
Connect all into one chain. Awak,
on interest and cultivate perception.
Master every thing passed over.
Teach technical terms few at
time, Next an exercise in Gram
mar by the little girls, conduct ed by
Mr.. Holford.
After short recess, the Institute
listened to sub-lecture on Gram
mar by Lr. Purman, including con-
cert recitations Mr.. Holford discuss
ed the following topics. School
Programme. Manners and Morals
of the Pupils. Social Influence of the
Teachers.
Mr.. Arthur then read an article on |
Normal Schools, selected by Mr.. |
Parker. Then followed remarks on |
the same subject by Mr.. Purman,
Mr.. Parker, Mr.. Beck and Mr. Hol-
ford.
After being given work for the fol-
lowing day, the Institute adjourned,
THIRD DAY.
August 6.-First Roll call, respon-
ses as on the previous day. Then
followed the reading by the Secret Ia
ry, of the minutes of the previous
day, to which succeeded the answer
ing of questions found in the query
box.
The following facts were presents
ed: The District Board must de-
eide the studies to be persued in any |
school. No judicious teacher will |
enter school, which has not a
definite list of studies to be persued,
and of textbooks TO be used. In
order to persuade a school-board !
that it is expedient to purchase pat
ent desks rather than home made
ones, convince them of the truth of
these facts. The patent seats act
ually cost less money, They are for
the good of school. A man needs
to be measured for seat as much as
for coat.
Mr.. Holford followed with subs
lecture on Reading, dwelling espec,
tally on the powers and markings of
the letter a.
Mr.. Parker then conducted q
class in Arithmetic. Reviewing
definitions which had previously
given. There were some remarks
on Decimals, with class work in Ad-
dition, Enumeration and Notation.
Particular emphasis was laid on these
points. Children should be taught
no higher numbers than millions
Primary children no higher than
hundreds. The Addition table is of
much more practical benefit than
the Multiplication table.
After recess Miss Stewart conduct
ed model class in Geography which
was followed by criticism on the ex-
ercise. After another short recess
the Institute wrote % words as on
previous days. Then followed drill
and short lecture on Spelling; to
this succeeded work in Penmanship
conducted by Mr.. Parker; the SUBJ
ject was the proper slant of letters,
and the best method of obtaining it.