The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-04-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Prof Jarvis, OF Polk county, opened
the huljsct Of what parctioal uSe can
be made Of newspapers in the puplic
schools. Would use newspapers in con-
nee;ion with the subject of geography.
and to learn the general run of cvezts
and not because newspapers teach gram
mar or punctuation.
+. 7. Auttins aud T. l.. Dugger,
spoke on tho same subject.
P.oE J. l.. Hill opposed rcaIiug
newspapers ia 0chools, because there
was more evil than good in the news
paper School rooms should teach Only
good morals.
Prof. Nodsinser favored good litera-
tnrs in our public schools, but would
leave out scc.arian, parlizln anil sensa
;ional matters.
Sup't Moses favored using moral
paper or one published particularly Tor
schools, or one adapted TO school rooms,
il gives aomething new every day.
Prof. McEIroy was in favor of hAv-
lag Tie right kind of papers in school.
Aliss Esteila Howard said she had
used the newspaper in her schools and
favored them. Should teach the child
to make proper selection. The child
should read articles from both party pa.
pers. The teacher should know how tc
discriminate between proper aud im-
proper matter. Would allow the pupi
to select his own article.
Miss Ollie Kirkpatrick read very
interesting essay on "the Dali Pupil
which elected deserved applause.
Prof. Hill and lady assistants wer,
appointed committee on introduction
and enrolling committee.
ID. W. Jarvis opened the subject 0
"Topical Methods of Teaching Geogra
ply" After the student has learned tn,
local method, we would teach the ana
lytical method. Topical method is pur
sued by those studying elementary
geography. We should only teach tn,
amount of geography student will re-
member. In topical teaching he woulc
put it in this order Position n-exten
contour natural features-land water
climate products natural, artificial
people-sppearance, customs, pursuits
institutions, government, education, re.
ligion. Would devote most time to tn
United States and Europe, countries W
need to know most about, and woul
teach the above facts well on the topica
system. Would have frequent reviews
and would associate it with the histor
of the country. Make them understan
the zones, latitude, longitude, and doe
not believe in the questions and an
swers. ........ .
Miss Howard said we have too muc
text book. Thought topical geograph
could be taught to children as we'll q
older children. Take for instance, th
subject of dates, North America, impol
tant cities, etc., and here she would il
troduce the newspaper.
Prof. Nofs;nger agreed with view
of Miss Howard. Would take up
city for instance, learn its industrie
manufacturing interests, would put
map on the board, locating the cit
Would learn about the people, habit
etc. This he illustrated by an esqui
maux story. ..
Prof. j. 4. Hill introduced the sub
ject, "Do the public schools educa
the children above the position whiC
they occupy, in life." Ho considers
that there could be but one side Of h
question among thinking people. One
education must go on through life,
it can not raise one above their pos
tion, what ever the calling ones faith
may be, farmer or mechanic.
Rev. G. FL. Carson, said the tow
and the hill had stolen his thunder, r