The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-09-08

ject discussed.
Miss Lydia V. Coale thinks we do not give
science enough consideration. We should
teach by means of objects.
Miss Edna Grafton approves of the board
employing one teacher to visit different schools
and perform experiments.
Miss Ida Shane thinks more of science may
prottably be taught.
Miss Clara Stoncbrakcr teaches philosophy
Miss Grace Andrew begins with object les
sons to the lower grades. II properly conduct
cd it may be made quite cducativc.
Miss Maggie Keen teaches geography and
other branches by illustrations from nature.
Miss Sallic Galloway would begin teaching
philosophy to little children as object lessons.
observation and classification should preccde
more technical divisions. These faculties are
important and should be developed.
Miss Margaret y. Sudlcr thinks we neglect
this branch
Mr.. William Stifler considers this an impur-
tant study and should be pursued if only to a
limited extent. Children are much interested
Mr.. Charles II. Glackin finds it a difficult mat
ter to find time for any extra studies. We
learn by experiment. We should endeavor to
I'LL our minds with useful knowledge.
Miss Tacy Matthews considers botany an
important study for boys. We should learn as
much us possible about the beauties of nature.
Mr.. Omwake considers classification an i'm
portant faculty; but finds that it is often neg
lected for the development of memory.
MIR. WorthingtOn in closing called attention
to the fact of there being so few of our pupils
sciences unless they were supplemented by the
teachers by experiment or otherwise. Friday
afternoons may be profitably spent in object
teaching and simple experiments.
Miss NJ. Rose Tyler read an essay on THE
American Flag, on the American School
House," after which the Institute adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION..
Prof. Wright again entertained and in
structcd the Institute on the subject of teach
ing reading, by means of Il class of young ladies
and gentlemen.
The next subject, IL kind of Omnibus Bill of
every day topics, was discussed as follows:
Miss Annie Andrews.-The teachers Il model
should be taught rather by example than pre-
cept.
Miss Marian Andrew prefers standing to
sitting position for both teachers and pupils.
The teacher should share in the amuSementS of
the day.
Miss Alice Glackin.-A teacher should not be
too strict. Fault finding is II bad habit.
Miss Martha Harry impresses her pupils with
the idea that they are little men and women
and should act as such.
Miss Annie Wilson has her pupils stand dur
ing recitations. Teachers should not play with
pupils.
Miss Hannah Scarborough.-Avoidg gossip, as
it has IL demorallZing effect. Always face the
pupils who are reciting. We should try to I'M
prove the practical English of our pupils. The
tone of amusements should be regulat by
the teacher.
Miss Alice V. Holmes also gave some practi-
cal hints as to the position OF pupils and teach
ers and emphasized the Importance of a cor
rect use OF language.
Mr. Charles L. Wright spoke of the import
lnce of the daily newspaper us an educational
factor. Few people are as well informed as
they should be on current topics. Teachers
should explain to their pupils the meanings of
subjects mentioned in the papers. Courtesy
is secured by being courteous. The teacher
should never lose control of his school, We
should always correct grammatical errors.
Rooms should be well ventilated.
Miss Eleanor Waters thinks teacher may
well take part in school amusements.
Miss Minnie V. Lee finds reproduction stories
advantageous in teaching English.
Mr.. G. NJ. Norris believes that the teacher
should be at the head of all school amusements.
Mr.. John B. Scarborough: Children are
great imitatorS. The teacher should be Il
model for them to follow. Politeness should
be rigidy enforced at all times. All incorrect
rames should be prohibited.
In closing, Mr.. Worthington touched upon
he various topics, giving much good advice.