The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-29
THE INSTITUTE.
The Annual Gathering of Monongalia's
Teachers.

Inc Annual Oathering oil M0n0ngaiia' s
Teachers.
They are Doing Good Work And will
Go Out Well Qualified for the Next
Term.
Continued from last week.
TUESDAY, AUG. Is.
After devotional exercises and
roll call, the subject of Educational
Psychology was introduced by the
Instructor This is one of the most
important subjects the teacher
should study. Psych&gy is the
science of the mind. Teachers will
never be able to do the best work
until they know something about
the mind-its different faculties and
the order of their development. BY
sense perception is meant the knowl-
edge learned of an external object
through any one of the senses. All
knowledge of external objects is
learned through the five senses.
The five senses are developed in
the following order, viz: /. Sense
of touch 2, sight and hearing. And
the other three almost simultaneous
ly. The Instructor closed by say
ing he hoped every teacher would
improve himself in this subject.
LET us try to learn more of our
selves and our minds"
The discussion was continued by
Mr.. Russell, Supt. Brown, Professor
Vickers, Brand and others.
Mr.. Russell believed all instruc-
tion should be based upon this per-
iod of observation and sense devel-
opment. Next the period of the
Memory and then Reason. If teach
ers would study these periods of de-
velopment they would be more sue
cessful in teaching.
Prof Vickers believed knowledge
of this subject is an advantage to all
men, but more especially to teachers.
Psychology is the study of the
soul" If teacher understands the
mind and soul of the child be is not
only better prepared to teach him,
but also to control him. Psychology
is a great aid in intellectual devel-
opment.
Prof. Brand endorsed what had
already been said.
Next was Primary Geography.
The Instructor said he would not
think Of giving child the textbook,
but would first give him some idea
of place or position, then direction,
would teach him the cardinal points
by observing the rising of the sun;
would have him give direction of OBJ
jects in school room from the center,
the direction of objects on the school
ground, DC.
Mr.. S. j. Snyder believed the the
DRY was good but could not be put
into practice. If a teacher should
do away with the text book and try
to introduce new theory Of this
kind, he would incur the wrath and
indignation of a majority of the pa
irons
Mr.. Laird believed that the major:
ity of teachers are using too many
old theories, are remaining in ruts
AS long as we let parents dictate for
us we will continue to use old the |
cries will make no advancement of |
teaching.
Adjourned until 2 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Roll call. Music. A solo by Miss
Mabel Reynolds, Mrs. Dr. Hartigan
presiding at the organ.
Primary Geography was again ia
ken up. Messrs. Chips, Russell,
and Snyder taking part in the dis
cussion. Mr.. Snyder said if teach
ers should attempt to put into prac-
tice some of the theories that had
been advanced they would not only /
have difficulty with the parents but
the trustees also, and wished to
know how to avoid this difficulty.
Mr.. Chips said he would give
the young teacher little advice as
be was an old veteran. He advised
Mr.. Snyder to have all of the moss
backs that are members of the Board
of Education in his District turned
out and young progressive men elect
ed, and they would appoint young
men for trustees, and this would do
away with all difficulty Of that kind.
Mr.. Snyder desired to know how
this could be done. Mr.. Chips
him to spend considerable
time 'lectionecring among the voters
of his district and no little time
counting the women.
The next subject introduced was
Primary Arithmetic.
The Instructor gave some excel
lent instruction in regard to the OBJ
jective method of teaching beginners
this subject
Mr.. Ammons, one of the examin-
ing board, being present was called
on. Mr.. Ammons heartily endorsed
what the Instructor had said Some
times he liked to get on opposite
sides of question but he must
agree this time.
Elk Supt. Glasscock was present
and said he believed the objective
method was the best to teach begin
nefs, buts there was one danger in
using the objective method. 1t can
be used until the pupils will depend
too much upon IL.
Music, A solo hy Miss Anna Hoifs
Nsxt ~ shs subject Il hook keep
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