Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-09
WALDO TEACHERS.
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WisTERFoRr, June s-The mse,iag OF
the Waldo County TescherS Association
vas held At Win:efport June 5:h snd 6 h
The meeting was opened by thu Bslfas,
nigh school chorus. The secretary. Mis-
Angie Carver, was absent, ard Miss Liliao
Z. Robbins Of Belfast was made secretary
pro tenn. Records Of las. meeting were
resd and accepted.
Mr.. Higgins Of Thorudyke read an essav
IN The Evils Of Modern Education. u
Cne topic was further discussed by Mr..
trown Of Belfast, Miss Mortisnd of Sears
port, Mr.. Carleton Of Troy. and State
sups Luce.
Ihe Horing session closed with singing
BY B. Fl. 5. choTus.
Aftsrnoon.
Essay on Progress in Education" BY
Mr. Mansur Of Winterport. The topic was
ably presstted, and was discussed at length
oy Sept. Luce.
Qies4on-"How to Detect and Prevent
Imperfect Lessons" Opened by Mr.. Garlic
ton Of Troy. followed by Supt. Luce and
Mr. Brown Of Belfast
Manner of Conducting Recitarions. ~
Discpssed by Mr.. West Of Frankfort and
others.
"Dsily Preparation OF Teachers. "
Opened Sup.. Luce. Mr.. Luce thinks
e. gh. hours sleep, a good breakfast and
some bsppy, cheerful exercise is excellen,
preparation. Further IDEAS on the sui &C,
.ere offered By Miss Barnes Of Searsport,
Mss Rabbins of Belfast and others.
Ne1t in order come the query box. An
able essay on Kindergarten Work" from
The pen of Miss Mary Beemsn Of Belfa,.
rss read by Miss Abbie Mcdonnell. Some
further ideas on this method of teaching
sere given by Miss Pond OF Belfast. Mrs
isihews and Miss Collier spoke favoraoly
n regard to its fuirg children for primary
schools
During the afternoon session the B. Fl
J chorus gave several selections, which
we're greatly appreciated aud aided much
10 the success aud interest Of the meeting
Evening Session.
Mr., W. c. Crawford, superintendent Of
Nstefviile schools, was expected to ad-
dtess the teachers. but owiog to illness
sss unahis to be present and Mr.. Luce
dl'ed the time answering questions from
he query bcx. DuIing the evening the
B. IL S qaariette rendered several seiec-
ions in 3 very pleasing manner and Mr.
Hsll Of Win'erport, gave q cornet solo
rbieh was we'll worthy the hearty applause
ii received.
First query-How much Of the reason of
hugs should pupils taking fractions he
xpec;ed to give?
Mr.. Luce answered briefly, Just as
much as the mind is able,to grasp. Men
al power and growth Of mental faculties
come from exercises OF reasoning faculties
tnd is gradual like the gro~th OF body"
Second qusry-How can pupil be
taught TO reason out processes before st
.emptieg 70 s1lve problem?
sometimes owing to habit; sometimes
70 lack Of reasoning power. Sbould be
taught il possible.
Ihird-Juss what would you do in re-
gsrjlng to tobacco chewing in sc,ool?
"Stop IL Appeal to judge ement and
cause of right"
Fourth-Should large boys not attend
~ school be allowed to play with our
scholars at recess?
"A great nuisance hard TO handle to be
.5.ret If possible
D. rvision OF country schools9 First, .
<bow!edge Of Ieeds Of She school and pow
r. to direct; third, knowledge Of best
methods TO direct and manage the school )"
Fourth. selection of teacher, careful in-
,pection at intervals.
SIKH. How can pupils be kept quie t
through recitation? BY keeping them en-
ployed.
Seventh. Should dancing be allowed in
'choo, Eoon? No, time and placs f,r
everything.
Eight How increase the number Of
aradustss ia cur schools? By convincing g
hem it is for their best interest to take 8
.ystsmstc course of study and complete it,
Unfinished work Of any kind has bad ten
iency. Puples are in too much hurry -
anish school work and get out ioto life.
Ninth Is slfict discipline always desir.
able? Government are educative force.
rrsining for good citizens not Induced By
s,udy of books but through Influence of
government. Good government tends to
.elfcoutrul and obedience to law.
Last topic touches very briefly on the
district system.
Saturday A. M.
Some time devoted to query box, followed
y teaching exercise in reading, conducted
by Miss Lord of Belfast.
There we're two excellent essays on
&c epersl Government of Schools, from
Mr. Carleton Of Winterport and one written
bv Mr.. Morrill, and read by Miss Stevens
of Swauville. Mr. Mansu- of Winterport
gave some ideas on the subject.
A lively discussion OF normsl versus
seminary training followed, after which the
morning session closed.
Afternoon.
Topic-"To what extent should the COM
n,ittee conduct examinations" Opened by
Mr.. Carleton of Winterport, followed by
Mr. Carleton Of Troy.
Mr.. Dow-GenerAl opinion that COM
mitsee can decide standing of pupils By
frt queut observation. ALLOW teachers to
conduct examinations.
Tcpic-"RssD objects and pursuits of
life" Mr.. Brown OF Belfast read an ex-
ceptionslly interesting and comprehensive
essay on this topic.
Voted TO sxterd q vote OF thanks to those
vho kindly furui she'd music, also to people