The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-27

. y. ~ scholastic year. The
authorities do not anticipate any
at difficulty in having its features en-
grated on the work Of the SChoorOOm.
and are satisfied it's complete adoption
will be a question OF a short time. While
the number Of grades has been increased
from nine to ten the additional grade
is an Outgrowth of better apportionment
Of the work rather than additional text
book matter. With its old schedule OF
grades the teachers found it necessary 20
divide at least one of the grammar school
grades thereby necessitatinE an addi-
tionaI year
In arranging the work OF the new course
the report Of the committee Of fifteen of
the National Educational Association on
the correlation Of studies in elementary
schools was considered. and its recon-
mendatiOns were adopted as far as school
conditions in Maryland would permit.
The report was looked upon as most help
full Of all American educational classics
NJ. Bates. State Superintendent Of Pub
lie Education. speaking Of the matter re-
Gently. said: From the standpoint Of ac-
tUal school work there seems TO be 4
natural logical, and practical grouping
of studies, which has been followed in
our system Of grades under the follow
ing headings or coordinate groups.
ID Language-Iterature, ~ mathemat-
les, CD science. (D conduct. 90 art.
There is a classification of branches Of
each group and the teacher is thereby
assisted in the correlation Of studies and
given Il general idea of the relative i'm
pOrtance of each group. Following a
general summary Of each grades
| branches is a brief outline of work for
the grade divided into half-year's work
! to correspond with the requirement Of
| the school law that semi-annuaI eXamina-
tions of pupils be held in all schools.
"One distinguishing feature of the new
| course is greater feasibility. allowing the
! teacher to do the most possible for that
| portion of our pupils very much larger
| in some localities than others which goes
/ out OF school before the elementary has
| been completed. There is an enrichment
/ of the course, especially in the lower
! grades In the matter OF arithmetic the
] work has been somewhat abridged, 50
/ there may be more exercises in simple
] calculations. Accuracy and rapidity are
] aimed at in this branch. while less at
/ tentiun will be paid 10 those difficult pOr-
/ tons Of arithmetic in which problems eX-
/ hausU the mental energy Of the pupil
! rather than develop it
/ another feature OF the course Is a
I greater amount Of supplementary work.
} The grading has a greater lateral move
/ ment than the old system. Ii may not
! escape altogether the criticisms OF being
/ wooden i'm some Of its recommendations.
/ nor can we get away entirely from the
/ wooden system until all our teachers are
/ trained and experienced II takes into
I account the needs Of the important inter
/ Csts Of the pupil and embOdtes IN its place
| suggestions and outlines Of work TO re-
| gard and develop 20 interests. The
| striking difference between the old and
| the new education Is COnCisely stated
] when We say the three his have taken
| the place Of the three rs the dis
| tlngulshing mark. That system Of teach
ing which will reach and tremendously
develop the head. the heart and the hand
for the ends OF complete living will per
hapS accomplish most for the individual
I and most for the State.
| The conduct and art groups Of study
are emphasized in the new course. Larger
/ provision has been made TO incuIc8 L.
! good habits and teach moral lessons
/ not be taught except In our high schools
/ drawing. cardboard construction. scis-
| sorS work and paper-fOldinE can be in
I PRODUCED with profit into every school
The provisions Of the new course will bC
discussed in the teachers Institutes the
I majority Of which this year will be held
| during the months OF September and Oc-
! tOber-"
A list OF institute dates has been pre-
pared by the State superintendent for tn,
| scholastic year I911-Q2 20 which visiting
| examiners have been assigned. Talbot +.
the only county for which the date has
not been determined.