The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-08-01
A TEACIERs' INSTITUTE.

IL is. clear that In whatever 1t 10 our
duty TO- act, those matters also it is our
dusY to study. Such was the motto Of
the Anderson County Teachers Institute,
and an apt one it was, too, judging from
the Thought and study bestowed upon all
subjects connected with the great art of
teaching. As the teachers who attended
seemed willing. and anxious to learn, it
is to Be presumed that all the self-satis-
fed teachers stayed at home. Thinking,
however, that sope would like to.hear
about it, ne will try to take q brief re:
view of the lessons and lectures given,
not in. q spirit Of criticism, but with 9
desire to give those unfortunate ones who
could not attend some faint idea of the
work accomplished by the Faculty. For
Che, sake Of convenience, we beg leave to
takesthe work of each member sepa.
rately.
The Institute opened July Bird, ended
July 18th. II was conducted the frat
week by Prof. M. M. Morrison of the.
;Greenyille Graded Schools, who was
assisted by Prof. @. 81. Albert of the
State Normal College Of Penn.
Prof. Morrison is well known to many
Of fonr teachers, therefore, needs no intro
tion-sufice it to say his energy and
enthusiasm in his work is not one whit
.abated.. Those who have listened to his
inspiring aud practical lessons, know
him as an earnest and true worker in the
Institute. The beautiful "gems" he gave
us will not soon be forgotten. He is at
home on the subject Of history. Gave
several interesting lessons, and empha-
sized the value of teaching the history of
your own State, also local history. Gave
the origin Of the names of the Counties
Of South Carolina, and the origin of
many local names. His lecture on In
dians was something every boy would
like to hear. In his ''spelling" talks-he
told us many excellent devices used in
teaching it. Els practical talks on
School Discipline we're appreciated, also
his way of .eaching fractions using zob:
jects.c
Prof. Albert gave his first lesson on
the Underlying Principles of Teaching.
He said they we're essentially the same in
all lines of school work, and proceeded
to illustrate and explain them. He
showed the faults as well rs tie DeauLles
of our educational system. Spoke
encouragingly to teachers who desire to
do better work. Ha emphasized the
great importance of having firm foun.
dation upon which to build the super.
structure of successful work in the
school room, that is, on the "Rock Of
Ages" His lectures on Psychology,
Attention and Practical Ethics, deserve
especial mention. He taught the CRUDE
method-a true way to teach numbers.
Solden's CRUDE Method, published by
Kellogg & Co., New York, will help one
to use it. He gave a lesson on Busy
Work. Dwelt on the importance of Civ
ing object lessons. The one he used as
an illustration would certainly produce
much thought on the part Of the pupils.
Ali seemed delighted With his beautiful
lessons on Geography. Says moulding
is one of the best means of teaching it.
Does not think minute map drawing
essential-only necessary to impress the
outline of country.
It was with sincere regret that we
parted with Professors Morrison and AL
bert Friday afternoon. Hope to have
the pleasure, of. meeting them again at
our next Institute.
The Institute was continued the fol.
lowing week under the management Of
Mr.. Russell, Drs. Lander, Marshall and
Prof. Tankersley..
Dr.. Lander, President of the William.
ston Female College, gave some very
instructive lessons on Physiology and
Hygiene. The one, "What to Drink'
was highly appreciated, as he showed us
how 10 test drinking water to find iii
contained microbes Of Typhvs fever