The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-09-13
CLOSE OF THE INSTITUTE.
THURSDAY MORNING

were then conducted by Rev. F. Kilmon,
of Bel Air M. E. Church. Roll call, the
fifth district responded with quotations.
Round Table on Percentage was then
conducted by Mr.. Charles H. McNabb.
Science and art are two things brought
in such study, that is, use the head and
hand. The pupil should use every oppor-
tunity to progress. By knowing the use
of fractions and decimals aliquot parts
can be used and aid in teaching percent
age.
Mr.. A. F. Galbreath introduced a
schedule he uses in teaching percentage.
Exa miner Galbreath.-The child should
not be bound to the formula, but teach
it to reason out the same.
Prof Wright and DR.. Kern also spoke
upon the subject.
A recitation, WANTED Teacher" was
given by Miss Estelle Mechem in very
pleasing style.
Prof Gibson then gave the teachers
drill in music after which they sang "The
Shepherd Boy" "My Grandfather's
Garrett"
1.-THE objects ofnature study education
ally and how to secure then" was then
discussed.
Miss Blanche F. Archer opened the dis
cussion very impressively. Keep the child
in close contact with the beauties of
natures world. Stimulate a child to
study it during the different seasons.
Investigate the three kingdoms, animal,
vegetable and mineral and collect speci-
mems and these will furnish material for
lessons and teach nature in connection
with history and reading. Interest
pupils to observe for themselves, then
discuss with them and this will increase
personal friendship between pupil and
teacher.
Miss Nellie Fleming teaches the beauties
of nature through composition and
language study. Give material from
composition.
Mr.. !. w. Observation-Disclosures study
multiplies the points of contact between
the child and his environments. Can be
taught in geography physically and COM
mercially.
Miss Clara Stonebraker.-Drawi insects
and animals and discuss how nature pro-
vides for them.
Miss Offley formed a Junior Naturalist
Club in her classes and thus brought the
children in sympathy with nature.
Examiner Galbreath spoke of how GER
tain animals are adapted to certain sur
roundings.
Prof. 4. F. Galbreath spoke oft he birds
and their preservation. Thought the
matter should have the attention of our
Legislature.
Prot. Wright.-A lack of trainingin OBJ
servation affects person very much. He
spoke of two men travelling together on
a trip and explained how one only saw
~. II obcarr,ad
Miss Tammany.-Teach nature study
along with language and composition.
Miss Nellie Barron.-Cultivate feeling
of kindness. She organized a Band of
Mercy" which brought good results.
Miss Tacy Matthews teaches it in
botany. She made earnest plea for the
beautiful, innocent birds
Examiner Galbreath read a paper on
Getting the Right Perspective" twas
an excellent paper. In part he said;
TRY to get the proper association in our
school work and expel the faults by get
ting the proper impression of duty. We
must have good bearings, set forth good
methods and begin with caution and
Judgment First prepare and then let the
child receive and bring forth his reason
ing faculties. Artificial methods are apt
1t will produce artificial growth and in
stead of making an observer and thinker
we are simply making of him a phono-
graph. The abuse of words is a funda-
mental error.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The teachers assembled in the Court
House and opened the exercises by sing
ing America"
The topic Teaching Today's History
Lesson so that it will not be forgotten
tomorrow" was then discussed.
Miss Helene Neutrality-suspicious. giving
| the smaller children text books talk
about history with them and ask the
| children to write little history of what
took place in and around the school
| building. Tell them of discoveries, bring
them up to other important events and
discuss with them. In the history lessons
bring out the important facts and some
times have them write on important sub
jects.
Mr.. Mitchell.-Wemust review history.
Look up all connections with the lesson
and bring in supplementary reading with
the regular lesson. Use other literature
besides the text book.
Miss Bessie Harry.-Obtain the pupil S
| interest ana stimulate ullH ioi lSSAolhS
matter. Do not burden the mind with
unnecessary dates and use illustrations
as much as possible. Study geographical
situations, draw blank maps and have
the pupils lay off cities and states. Gain
as much information as possible from
other sources than the text book.
Prof. Wright.-As a remark was made
against using historical novels, | take
this opportunity to make an earnest
plea for good historical novels. History
interviewer with fiction is retained much
longer than just reading dry facts.
Under the leadership of Prof. Gibson
the teachers then sang, Under the Shade
of the Trees"
FRIDAY MORNING.
The institute opened with singing
Nearer My God to Thee" after which
all Joined in concert recitation of Oul
Lords PRAYER. Roll was then called anc
teachers of the sixth district Responded
with quotations.
Prof. Wright exhibited several models
to illustrate the manner of teaching TIL
pupil to gain information that will b.
of practical value to him in after life. Hi
explanations and the rules he deduced b,
actual investigation will be ofmuch valu
to any one working in mensuration.
The teachers then sang Emmanuel