Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27
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an exercise In correct abdominal
breathing. He then explained his
state course OF study, Il copy of which
IL to be furnished to each teacher.
Several teachers read parts OF the
course; comments were made on spe.
cial parts by Mr.. Carleton, one Of the
fea TIRES heing the change Ia exami-
nations of the children, the new plan
being To examine upon only one sub
jet a day. instead Of compelling them
to write all day.
Adjourned To l:30 p. m.
Upon reconvening and succeeding
roll-cnll, Mr.. Gordon conducted the
opening exercises suitable for school
work.
Geography. presented by Miss Kilt
laus. proved very interesting. She
encouraged the teachers tu takenotes
Tor future reference. In her opinion
correlation of studies il so close as to
be hard To distinguish one from the
other; education now il not toknow
how much the child has learned, hut
how much and how strongly his
mind has developed; ii is. first, de-
velopmrut of the faculties, second,
the acquisition Of know ledge, third,
skill attained. In geography theidea
il carried cut by, first, the observa-
ton of the weather, then effect of
weather upon the soil and effect Of
weather upon plant life.
This subject was followed by adrill
in c~nlisthenics, intcrmission of five
minutes succeeding.
Language, by Miss kittlnus, proved
most helpful. An outline was given
which the teachers copied. Correlate
language with the seasons, theawak-
ening of thought, then the expression
of thought. TIE child to do the talk
ing. the teacher guiding him in the
Use Of correct language. Mr., Sillo-
way continued the study at litera-
ture. using the institute ns a class of
the third grade, telling the story Of
Hiawatha's childhood in simple Ian
guagp and then reading 1t. The en-
~ercises were well received by the in
stitute and visitors.
After announcements adjournment
was taken until Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20.
Institute opened at 3 n. m. Open
ing exercises by Miss Wright consist
ing Of songs and quotations.
A short address by Supt. +. A..
Carleton, imprrssing upon teachers
the value OF the opportunity of being
present and attending each session.
The continuation in the subject Of
correlation uf reading. by Miss Kilt
laus, was listened to by the teachers
with careful attention. She e
toned the need of special attention
being paid to phrasing and to CORE
late drawing with reading.
A short exercise in calisthenics. led
by Miss Kittlaus, was thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
A well prepared paper was read by
! Prof. Nancil ON civil Government
He then gave IL lesson on townships,
having the teachers draw and locate
different sections.
An intrrmissiOn nj five minutes was
given, after hich Miss kittlaus took
up the subject Of Numbers giving
the teachers many helpful ideas, also
showing the many uses tn he derived
from the colorpd splints, blocks.
beads and other articles.
A most admirable paper ON "Na-
ture Study" read by Prof. Sifloway,
was thoroughly appreciated and en-
joyed by all.
Institute adjourned to meet at l:30
ID. m.
Institute opened with roll-call.
Geography, 10y Miss kittlaus, eX-
planning her method uf teaching the
cardinal points. Teaching direction
and position by having the pupil
draw his school room and place the
wi dows, desks. table, etc, in their
proper places, this being done by the
use Of splints and split peas. Go
from home abroad, teach physically
the effect OF the elements upon soil
aud rock. Children should he taught
10 read a river from his source. Thir-
teen uses of n river were given. She
impressed the fact that We should
take advantage Of those things
around us; and the use To be derived
from pictures
After the singing OF ''rhr Star
Spanglcd Banner" by the institute,
Supt. Carleton gave a very interest
ing rs well as instructive talk on
Child Study and Pedagogy" He
gave n brief outline on methods OF
school government, the best disri-
plinc being to trust and conlide in
children. However lowly the envir-
onmcnt, there is some good in every
child.
IntCrmission of n few minutes.
Language continued by Miss kitt-
Correlating language with
reading and geography. continuing
the outline of work to he used incun-
nection with the seasons. Time for
dismissal came, but as Miss kittlaus
to give n lesson In music all
teachers remained, ms a profitable
time was anticipated and we cannot
plead too much for music in public
schools, a. many unruly pupils can
be won by music. This lesson proved
very beneficial to all teachers.
Institute closed until Thursday
morning.
THURSDAY, SEPT. u.
The institute opened at . O'Clock.
After roll-call opening exercises were
conducted by Miss Davis, who called
for quotations from each teacher.
State Supt Carleton took up the
state course Of study, explaining
portions as he read, urging the ne
OF careful preparation for
every school exercise. Every teacher
is better or worse today than she
was Yesterday. Stability in teach
ing Is impossible.
A lesson In primary numbers was
I hon given by Miss Main, who had a