The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-12-19
Teachers Association.

The Northwestern Teachers Association
held pleasant, lively meeting at Bennlng-
ton, Dec. H. The northwestern townships
were well represented and the association
most heartily welcomed the teachers from
other townships. TO those who did not at
tend we would say, we regret your absence.
The exercises were opened by singing
Michigan, My Michigan"
Prayer, by Rev. Fair.
Sec'y Dewey presented paper ON sup
Elementary Reading for the seventh and
eighth grades" advising the use of stand
ard literature, such us Robinson Crusoe or
Uncle Toms Cabin.
Mr.. Burkhead recommended the reading
of some of Shakespeare's plays for supple
mentary work.
II. &. Dolloff presented the subject,
"Methods of teaching penmanship," urging
that school boards should furnish all writing
material. In teaching writing, aim first to
secure rapidty, then accuracy. Insist upon
the use of the forearm movement.
Sec'y Dewey suggested the use of paper
and pencil at the beginning.
Mr.. Hall advocated the use OF the pen at
the beginning.
methods of teaching Physiology" were
given by b. G. Hall. The teachers were
urged to exert greater effort TO interest
pupils in this important study. Improve
each opportunity to illustrate the subjects
with real objects.
Miss Luella Gleason read Il paper on
Tendency of Habits Formed in School to
Cling to the Individual During life; Teach
er's Responsibility" Teachers are building
from precious material-human souls
monuments more enduring than the Egyp-
tian Pyramids. We are TO great degree
responsible for the habits Of our pupils.
Supt. Simmons suggested that class
criticism should consist in pointing out the
good things, instead of faults; let the teach
er make the necessary criticism of faults.
ID. &. Cooper presented the subject, "liow
can the school patrons be Interested i'll
school work." He urged teachers to be-
come acquainted with the patrons, invite
them not once, but repeatedly to visit the
SCHOOL, invite them Oh Il particular day;
make the school room pleasant.
Supt. Simmons remarked that the teacher
must be interested; get something new;
don't give pupils everything sugar-C Dated.
The question box received due attention.
The following officers were elected: Pres
ident, T.. A. Fox; vice president, IL. q.
Hall; secretary, Miss Bessie Carmody.
Mr. Burkhead extended to the association
an invitation to hold the next meeting at
Laingsburg. The same being aee..s''
meeting aaA4l6tj6f6 OF fcething is the most DANCE
GUS to young children. They should ha
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