The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-07


among other things, that Mulcaster wished
to be known by his elementarie which de-
lineated his idea of a school system which
would deal with the child unttS II years of
age. He based much of the childs cult
walton upon association with the beautiful
in nature, art and literature. He differed
from the popular idea of the times that
young women could not learn, and firmly
stated to the contrary.
Mr.. Werner had charge of the second
sub-topic, His Philosophy and Doctrine
and proved from his discussion the depth
and correctness of most of the author
contentious. Some Of the main points pre-
sented were: Culture and learning for
those who nave the wit to profit by it,
whether rich or poor. Adequate knowledge
for those who go into trade. Education
for girls and women as well as boys and
men. Higher education for girls who have
good abilities. Training colleges for teach
ers. Physical training for all. The best
masters to take the lowest classes.
In the general discussion which followed.
Misses Phillips, Cleveland, Leichhardt,
Dickinson, Hamilton, Burd, Mossman.
Mulvey, TEiplett, Mrs. Morehead and Mr..
Carson took part.
Following this, another number was de-
voted to music.
The second topic was Foundations Of
Pedagogy with three sub-topics Miss
McCiee had the first sub-topic, Limits of
Education" which she described as time,
environment, heredity and the child itself
and stated further her opinion that the
efforts of the teacher could extend no fur
Their than the training Of the human intel
lect. The child's religious development was
entrusted to other hands Environment,
companions and books play a great part
in the formation of character, but in judg-
ing children in the light of heredity, a per-
feet child can only come from several per-
feet generations.
The second sub-topic individuality and
Self-determination," was discussed by Mrs.
Horton. She quoted from the creeds of
some of the most famous educators of the
nineteenth century. Following are some of
the extracts: Professor John Dewey Of
the University of Chicago, says: "Educa-
ton must begin with a psychological in
sight into the childs capacities, interests
and habits. Civilization is not the result
of the child's sef-education.''
W. H. Harris. United States commits
sioner Of education. says: "Al education
is based on the principle of self-activity,
and the greatest care should be taken not
to arrest the development according to
Colonel Francis Parker, principal OF the
Chicago Normal schools, says: Il believe
in universal salvation on earth through
education. I believe that no teaching is
worthy the name if It does not have a
moral and ethical end"
HISS Stuckey had the next topic, THE
Value of Education Estimated She
opened her discussion with the thought.
Education is Of no value unless ii re-
suits in higher moral character in the in
and continued The only value T.
any education has is the future benefit (
to be obtained from it. The education /
vidual is the best"
After a general discussion Of the last 4
topic, Mr.. Dyer made the usual announce I
nents and then gave an interesting de- 4
scription Of the National Super.ntendents' .
meeting held at Columbus. Ohio February
p, % and .. which he attended. He said 4
that as a whole. the meeting was little I
below the standard. There viii be an e. Z
fort hereafter to devote the meetings ex- 4
,lusively 70 education and problems COM
nenced viii be worked a. from meeting % f
meeting until some conclusion mas been
cached. Heretofore The social side u the
meeting has received little attention. but
L this time Dr. Garfield OF me Ohio State
University. entertained the Kansas dele
cation 10 luncheon IN a most pleasant man
Ter. He IS one OF Kansas staurches;
reuds and said. among other campIinen-
AIRY things, = am very glad. indeed. ;hat
ny son grew Up % be Is years az age D.
ore 7 moved from the state q kansas
Thursday vas the greatest day O. me ses-
ion. Among the speakers on that day
we're DR.. Tompkus q .he Illinois univ---
.ty. Mr.. Jones OF Cleveland. and the sur
e-inte-dent Of the :. LOUIS s-ho0.s. Ire
ext meeting VII BE- held IN Chicago.
TIE last uusc3I number vas furnished
IS NJ. Lee, who vas heartily sucored 5ut
il not respond.
Mss Stever was assigned the next gen
"a topic. Conclusion ~ Dr. Whites Ar
cle on Graded school, Management ard
er discussion was most .iaseresg.ns- To
1rmulate cou-Ss q ssnIs = SIC aid.
consga Z 70 r CORPS Of teachers for w.
expectation and a1aptssioa 70 aelr s-ve-z3
,hools and b. ,sctf13 supsrytsson conserve
Re attain11en, 81 right results require
master workman who. 20 QC9te ur.
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5lomca and al angel TIE majority = :
sschsrs are earnest and progressive. a.