The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-01

8. Navigation under gra1itationS i'm
pulse; 4. Shadow Of earth or moon; 8.
Extension Of horizon,
The lecture was well received, The
Professor has the power Of holding the
closest attention Of his hearers.
RECESS.
Prof. Morton spent half hour in a
lecture on methods Of teaching. He di-
yided the subject as follows: /. Oral
German. This he divided into the direct
or lecture method and the indirect or
Socratic method.
Prof. McCord followed on methods Of
teaching Geography. Begin teaching to
very young people and begin at home.
Teach general contour OF country. Use
plain language. Don't use the text book.
lie gave his plan OF teaching an advanced
class in Geography, as follows:
Lesson, West Virginia., Locations
Q. Boundaries; Natural features 8.
Drainage : Rivers &C.; 4. Productions
Animals and vegetables; 5. cities and
towns; Q. History; Z. Customs and habits;
s. Government; Q. Map Drawing.
This was given as an example in teach
ing. Several queries were discussed.
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON
Opened with singing. Some time was
spent in discussion OF queries. Prof.
Morton continued his lecture on meth.
DDS Of teaching taken rs his second diyi.
sion the text book or English.
|. Memoriter-By rate.
2. Rational-By reason.
8. American or Union.
His remarks were pertinent and to the
point.
Prof. McCord spoke on "How to Sc
cure thoroughness in our schools.
T. The teacher must-l. Give short
lessons; 9. Give q lesson but once; 8
Give next lesson before hearing recita
ton; 4. Hear the recitation before giving
instruction; 8. Help only when,. and as
much rs il needed; Q. Make every point
clear; z. Call back all new instruction.
s. Require written recitations; 0. Require
tabulatcd forms; 10. Courtesy and kind
ness TO pupils.
II. The pupils must-1. Read with un'
Outstanding; 2. Learn how to study; 8
Master each point successfully, A. Study
to retain; 5. Learn self-reliance.
The last hour Of the Institute was
spent in short talks by the teachers. Al
expressed themselves as highly pleased
| with the Institute. and that they were
well repaid for coming. The parting re-
marks OF Prof. McCord were especially
well received.
On motion, adjourned to meet on the
last Tuesday Of December, 1876.
Observation-Disclosures the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, We, members Of the Mar
shall County Teachers Institute having
met for mutual improvement and culture
4 and approaching the efforts Of our In
structor, do hereby resolve that We pu
into practice, to tho best Of our ability
all the good instruction We have received
Resolved, That We consider Institute
work Of great value, and that those
teachers who do not attend Institutes are
deprived OF instruction which, in justict
to their profession, they cannot do with
out.
Resolved, That we favor compulsory
system Of education, and in order tina
our schools may be productive Of the
greatest good TO to the greatest number
we would urge on. our Legislature the
necessity Of passing a law making the at
tendance at school compulsory.
Rssolred, That We deem the Centennial
Exposition an important occasion for the
exhibition OF the educational system
work and progress OF our State, and tina
we encourage and assist the State Com
mittee;in their work OF preparing ant
making proper representation Of the
school interests OF West Virginia.
Resolved, That the Wea Virginia Edu
edtiuul Journal should be read by every
teacher, and that We support il both witt
our patronage and influence.
Resolred, That we tender our thanks t
Mr.. Harris for the beautiful flower tina
has adorned the room during our Insti
tute. T. j. PARSONS,
IDA HENRY, con
LIZZIE PARKINSON, 0'"'
B. F. MEIGHEN,