The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-17
THE NORMAL INSTITUTE.

THE NORMAL INSTITUTE
A large number of the students al the
Normal institute were absent this morn
ing. supposed TO have gone on picnic ex-
cursion; so said the worthy conductor, but
to the casual observer it seemed that none
| were missing.
In Professor South's room the geography
class discussed latitude and longitude
Some of the class We're puzzled when the
/ question was suddenly propounded TO
them, How would you find the latitude.
by observation only, if suddenly transport
ed to the midst of a large plain-Siberia,
for lnstance?' The lesson was very
! thorough one on mathematical geography
and contained some valuable suggestions
| for using the globe in the school room
! In Miss BrysOn's room the primary read
ing class, consistent with the commonly
received theories regarding that grade of
work, was given an object lesson Some
bright little folks stood at the board
| tracing the stencil pictures placed
/ there by the instructor, in prep
aration for the story which it
would afterward tell them While the
children were doing this busy work" the
class reviewed some of the work IN short
vowel sounds. The little ones were then
given a lesson on the pictures they had
traced, and their prompt and correct re-
sponses showed how quickly the little
minds grasp ideas that are presented 10
them in a rational way.
The psychology class, under Prof Nay
lor's instructions. loses none of its inter I
est This is always a fascinating subject.
and however satisfactory a recitation may
be- there is always much matter LEFT for
conjecture and wonderment. The three
divisions of powers of the mind were dis I
cussed, particularly the voluntary action I.
of the will. 1t was stated that every
thought or theme that is presented meet,
with one of four conditions of mind. viz:
ignorance, indifference, agreement OF disa- /
agreement The teacher should under
stand this so thoroughly rs TO be able 10
diagnose each case and overcome an ad-
verse reception OF his instruction The
difference between an exercise Of will
power and stubbornness was discussed.
also the old fallacy of breaking the will
power Of the child.
Professor Lawrence's arithmetic class
had under consideration this morning
ratio and proportion. This Il one Of the
subjects, the mechanical execution Of
which is so often taught without any refer
ence TO analysis or reasons for the opera
tions; hence. when the book is closed the
pupil rarely has a clear idea Of the subject.
This class seemed 10 have no trouble in
that direction, however which indicates
that the instruction has been exactly what
it should be.
Professor Charles, in his grammar class.
brought to bear little more argument on
his side OF the question which excited 80
much interest a day or two since. wherein
the relative proHouu IS made 10 connect
coordinate sentences. The subject under
discussion today was the relative merits 81
the various systems Of diagramiug 10
was generally conceded that the only value
Of diagraming is 20 aid the mind by
means Of the eye 20 grasp more
readily the relations Of all the words Of
the seuteuce-merely object teaching
Therefore the simpler methods are received
with most favor.
In the physiology class the topic for 20
DAYS lesson was the properties q alcohol
and Us uses. 4 few easy and interesting
experiments were made, exhibiting some
Of the properties Of the fiery liquid. i was
rumored that an effort Wa made 10 secure
3 subject showing the stimulating effects
Of alcohol. but the eiIort was uusueCe4sful.
Or perhaps the teachers preferred % study
the subject from theoretical standpoint
The hour for school organization and
was occupied wish the dis
,us-iou Of the recitation J. The object n
he recitation. . How conducted. faI
With reference 20 the location 81 the pupils.
b. with reference 20 method q presenting
ia.
~ pupils, etc.
DR.. hos favored ths institute with Z I
few helpful remarks on reading.
citing forth the paradox that prse- e
ice on TIE nigh. rough iSaez Will
ecure the low fu.l tones. The doctor q
very ably rendered the familiar selection a
5y TrowbTidge The Charcoal Man. q
Among the visitors this morning -ess =
Mr.. NJ " Carz0a. ~ Wellington. laiy + =
veil known - the teac8ers If scutAzyn q
kansas. aud who rauks sgsth the b--t Ell
Icators u the state. :
Prof Cr0weiIs lecture L4s- Friday eve
s:1g vas attended by a very appreciatiss
ludieocs- l. j. evident the proie4zor
horouz hly understands and loves as SAB,
ect. and his exposition Il Il, together with
.i- beautiful AID fascinating expsrirueuts
vould interest the u4oss ind lfsFeaf -f-rt.a-
or
The hot weather hAs a very depressing
naaeaes on the teachers, ys. the normal
york GOES On, ard II fact there Il more
york done now than IN the e4ri5er par ~
he tern VITA FIVE hours srork la TIE
morning. ~ school room WORK from enc
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