The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-06

SeuC matter not IounQ In the DO0k, ana to
simplify difficult subjects in the next. Mr..
AMI Treble called attention to the best
methods of teaching addition and subtrac-
ton. Other members of the Institute ad-
vanced some excellent ideas on this subject
Recess and Music.
Prof Woodruff again resumed "Pro-
nunciation. What he had to say was to
the point and did not fail to benefit the at
tentive teachers.
The next exercise was Language Les
sons,' conducted by c. S. Smith. The i'm
portance of organizing classes in Language
was ably set forth The following out line
for teaching language was given:
/. Teach what sentence is.
l. Declarative,
Kinds 2. Asking sentences,
3. Commanding sentences.
.. Punctuation and capitals
3. Give words and put in sentences.
/. Give noun or nouns, John sings.
3. Skeleton of sentences.
6. Mixed words
Z. Several Sentences on the same sub
jcet.
s. Read selections.
8. Write letters of all kinds.
10. Composition.
II. Commit extracts from prose and
poetry.
This exercise was followed by music then
adjournment.
AFTERNOON.
Prof. Woodruff resumed the subject of
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else to give pupils sketch of the discov-
cry of America by Columbus and the Ca
bots They ought to know something of
the popular men who have figured in their
country's history Teach them something
about the leading officers of the govern
ment. Inform them when each State was
admitted 10 the Union. Who invented the
Cotton Gin, give account of Indian troub-
les, the whiskey rebellion, Washingtons'
farewell address and other important
events.
Mr. J. X. Andre conducted "Class
Drill in the use of marks, designating the
sound Of letters and account An appli-
cation in use of marks denoting the use of
vowel sounds was made. After short
joined in singing America" Prof Wood
ruff said, upon resuming the subject of
Pronunciation that constant drill was
necessary, to acquaint pupils with the
correct utterance of words.
Mr.. j. II. Bush showed in a deliberate
manner the use of the black board. 1t
can be used successfully in teaching every
branch of study. Adjourned.
EVENING.
First in order was music ''Winoa." The
chairman, Mr. Morey, then introduced the
lecturer, DR.. G. D. Carrow, who was
greeted by large and intelligent audience.
The theme of the discourse was The Span
lard in the Old and New World" The
speaker, having prefaced his address by
relating an amusing incident of personal
experience, entered upon the delivery of his
discourse in the most attractive style The
character of the Spaniard in the old and
new world was depicted with an energy of
language and justness of thought, typical
only of a scpolarly mind. The historian
orator and philosopher were strikingly dis
played in the speakers fitting comparisons,
the word painting of the character of Ig-
natius Loyola, the analysis of Spanish chiv-
airy and its influence upon the nations of
the old world, and in the mastery argu-
ments, showing the causes that produced
the Generalization of Spanish society in the
new world. TusRsDAY.
MORNING. Reading of the Scriptures
and music. Prof Woodruff presented in
practical manner the course of study to
be pursued in the common school. 1t must
not be too systematical Begin with read
ing which is best taught by charts, use the
black board extensively in teaching read
ing. Give mental exercises in arithmetic,
Teach spelling constantly. Writing may
be taught successfully the first year. Re-
marks on this subject were also made by
NJ. L. Henry and others.
Discount was elucidated by j. II. Fen
ner His thorough acquaintance with this
subject enabled him to give some excellent
methods of solution.
Recess and music.
Prof Woodruff resumed Course of
Study" His remarks were brief and to
the point The exercises were continued
by j. X. Andre on school etiquette. The
chairman urged the teachers to observe
the best rules of etiquette in the school
room.
This session was concluded by Prof
Woodruff on Teachers Needs. His needs
are as follows: 1st. good health I'd.
good common sense 3rd. good address !;
4th. poverty this, he said was good
qualification, for it is rare thing to meet
a good teacher who is rich 5th. He should
be intelligent.
AFTERNOON
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