Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
PROCEEDINGS
or THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY TEACH
ERS' INSTITUTE,
Prof. Bartholomew, of Louisville, KY,
Conductor.
Continued From Last Issue.)


work in classes of beginners.
Prof. Clardy. / would start with
the colonies, make careful study of
their forms Of government Trace
the development of these into our
present constitution.
Prof. Sollee asked if it was legal to
use two different text books on the
same subject in the same grade'
County Superintendent: Yes if
in the list of adopted books.
The Institute then proceeded to the
organization of County Associations,
one in each Magisterial district.
Much confusion resulted fror the
fact that the teachers did not know
the boundaries of these districts.
The County Superintendent then de-
ferred this until sometime in the near
future. There being no further bust
ness the Institute adjourned.
FRIDAY, August 30, 1895.
MORNING SESSION.
Music. Prayer and scripture read
ing by Rev. Hardy. Roll call. Song
by Miss Kate Mcdaniel. Her com
ing forward was the signal for burst
of applause. The minutes of the
previous meeting were read and APP
proved. Miss Ellen Youngithen sang
in very charming manner solo.
. The County Superintendent then
addressed the Institute. She re-
minded the teachers that grading is
obligatory. Of course it is quite
difficult matter to grade our country
schools properly, but it is not inn
possible. The grading must be done
by degrees. The programme and
course of study sent out by the State
Board would be found quite helpful.
She then called the attention of the
teachers to the registers. This book
is to be a guide to your successor, be-
ing arranged for four year record.
Keep a record of the visits of the
trustees. See that they fill out that
part of the register devoted to their
annual record. Teachers must use
the books adopted by the County
Board.
Prof. Bartholomew then introduced
the subject of language lessons and
grammar. With beginners in Ian
guage work reproduction was an ex-
cellent exercise if properly conducted.
Insist on beginning every sentence
with a capital letter. See that it
closes with the proper point.
Pref. Mccartney: Simple teach
ing of the science of grammar will
not make grammarians. Skill in
grammar as an art is necessary. The
most important thing to the children
is to have a living model.
The teacher himself should
use the English language with ele-
gance and ease. So long as our
speech bristles with barbarism and
with slang we cannot succeed. We
must not think that grammar makes
the language. Custom does this; the
custom of cultivated people. Learn
ing to speak dramatically is largely
initiative. Our instructions are based
too much on written work. So when
the pupil goes out into the world he
betrays himself the moment hs opens
his mouth. At what point shall we
begin this work? Find where the
student is and begin at this point.
nrol lcccens sho;:ii3 CONE e. e.
is the natural way. Then follow
with the written work. Let the stu
dent revise his own work before he
hands it in. The paper must be
finally revised by the teacher Be
sure to write his owl. thoughts in hi
own language. Do not correct the
child openly before the entire school.
Avoid sarcasm. As to subjects; let
them write about their daily work.
Avoid the name composition.
Prof. Thorn gave an exercise in
practical arithmetic showing his
methods of teaching l.. @. M. and g.
G. ID. and treatment of fractions.
Prof. Walker followed with a talk
On the same subject.
Prot. Duffey also took up this
work.
The Superintendent discussed the
subject Of the County Library. Re-
minded the teachers that they should
return the books in a reasonable time.
Reported SO volumes. The teachers
10 not avail themselves of the oppor-
tunities presented by the library so
often as they ought. The two mem
oers of the County Board of Exam
ners were reappointed as library
The old book case had
been sold for $500, this, with $3.44
On hand amounted to $S.44 total,
Nominations were then made for
Editors to conduct an Educational
Column. one on each paper in the
city. The following were chosen:
Prof. Armer for the KENTUoKIAN,
Prof Coyner for the Banner, Prof.
], G, Duffey for the Independent and
Miss Jennie West for the New Era.
The chairman of the Committee on
Neurology reported the following:
WHEREAS. God in His divine Wis