The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-06-11

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A. NJ. A. NJ, P.
Circular Letter TO Teachers.

1t will prove to the advantage OF the teachers
Of the county, who undergo the annual examina-
tioas that they be informed Of the general re-
quirements in the different branches. The teach
er's work is progressive and requires continued
preparation It is our aim TO raise the standard
for certificates equal at least TO that Of noighbor-
ing counties. Many teachers attend the State
Normal Schools and the select schools OF the cOun
ty order to qualify themselves properly for
their work. Others who arc unable to attend
school pursue their studies to ssme extent priv
ately. That all may be enabled to properly di-
rect their studies and pass examinations credi-
tably. the following outline of the requirements
for the examinations for the ensuing school year
is submitted
Orthography-In addition to the usual oral and
written work, a knowledge Of the common rules Of
spelling will be added. Synonyms and detini-
tIons OF words will be required.
( Reading-Teachers viii be requested to present
selections Of their own and give general analy-
sis OF the same. To discuss the principles Of
good reading and show acquaintance with the
/ literature Of our school readers and the general
! literature OF the country given by any good
work on the 1ubjccs.
Ponmanship-To present specimens Of writing
! and give analysis q small and capital letters,
with models for movement exercises. To write
with pen and ink the work Of at least one branch
during examination.
Arithmetic-The work IN this branch VIII be
presented by printed questions and will comprise
/ the applications OF Arithmetic found IN ordi-
nary text books Rules viii be required induc-
| lively and deductively. Teachers will be requir-
ed to compose problems in the ordinary and most
I practical operations Rapidity in the fundamen-
. tai operations viii be expected.
GeoRraphy-A general knowledge OF political
and physical Geography including a thorough
{ knowledge Of our State and United States.
Grammer-This subject viii in cIude the ele
ments OF speech elements and analysis of sen
tences and composition. Teachers will receive
credit for presenting the most approved me thods
of analysis by diagrams. Punctuation and the
general rules for construction Of sentences will be
required also the ordinary figures OF speech
Letter-W riting as found in ordinary text books
4 short essay some familiar subject will be re
quired on day Of examination.
History History OF the United States as found
in ordinary text books. A general knowledge o
the ConstitutiOn viii be reqslred.
Physiology Teachers must be examined in thi
branch after June l, 1886. A thorough knowledge
OF TIE subject found in ordidary text book
will be required. Teachers should be prepare,
far possible to illustrate by diagrams tn
different parts and organs Of the body.
Theory of TeachinR-In this branch IT is hope
that the work Of the examinations will be NOR
atlsiactory than heretofore. The study Of tRi
subject has been too fragmentary by many of ou
teachers. More system and thoroughness in stud
will bring better results at examinations and con
. sequently better work in our schools We recon
| mend that the study oil Raub's Methods OF teach
ing and School Management be continued durin
? the comming year. This work has been genera
T y adopted throughout the county and we thin
it uEwise to change text books on this subject to
frequently. Chapters II, Ill, ". and V. OF th
work on School Management and tho chapters {
Methods OF Teaching which relate to teaching tn
S common branches are recommended as a cours
I Of study for the coming school year. Our leadtn
teachers will be expected to be able to present tn
views OF our prominent educators on the live edI
cational questions presented by leadin
j ! educational papers. Teachers will be expecte
D TO acquaint themselves with such portions OF II
4 school law relates to their work in connectio
u, : with our schools.
The examinations throughout the county wi
: be held about the usual time. The eIaminatio
j for professional certificates will preeede the req
lar examinations. The general announcement
d examinations will appear in the county papers
a the proper time,
II The State Superint endent has decided tht
! teachers who have been granted professional at
permanent certificates prior to June 1, 1886. nee
. not be examined in Physiology during the cOmiI
school year.
Teachers who desire to apply for permane1
certificates should make application to the Cou
ty Superintendent for the necessary blanks whlt
II furnrshed free to applicants
II LEWIS STRAYER,
e County Superintendent
Superintenient's Office,
i. E5ensburg Pa, June l. 1885.