The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-15
WAS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL
MEETING OF TEACHERS EVER
HELD IN COUNTY,.
F. M. McCuIIy, Of the State Superin
tendent's Office Was in Attend
ance Today.

Prof. a. W. HendricH addressed the
institute on "Cultivation of Taste for
Good Reading" The secret Of the taste
for reading depends upon the value
suggested to the mind of the books to
be read. We should know who is the
author of the book, because the book
will reflect the author even if he does
| not SO intend it. We should form the
habit of reading literature which ele-
of good authors and books for the chill
dren. Poetry is the most valuable lit
erature for children, as it cultivates the
| heart as we'll as the intellect. Interest
| is the secret of all teaching. If inter-
| est is aroused the matter becomes easy.
Technical terms should be avoided.
| Analysis of poems are usually unprofit
able.
| The enduring books are better than
| only. The good of an age survives the
| follies of an age die with it. We
should not try to teach the books and
| poems in which we do not believe. 1t
| is not necessary to teach children
trash; they can appreciate good liter
| ature.
IL
| is highly appreciated by the teachers.
He never fails to furnish something to
think about.
E. T. Mathes talked on "Comparative
! Geography Geography should not be
| taught in isolation from other subject
but should be connected with all of
| them. Geography should teach the
| manner of life of the people of each
| country. Each nation should be studied
| as unit. Better acquaintance with ma
tons gives US greater respect for them
| and their institutions. Discussing the
state of Washington, DR.. Mathes gave
| some remarkable facts and incidents.
A vocal solo was rendered by Miss
Kelsey and a recitation by Ralph Max
son.
| Professor Yoder talked on physical
| Diagnosis" Mr.. Yoder described a boy
! whose picture he showed and explain
ed the relation of the physical and
moral qualities.
| A. w. Hendrick presented the sub
| iect of 'English." He said the basis of
language training is definite thinking
! Language teaching should always be
correlated with other SUBJECTS Pri
mary pupils should not be conscious of
formal instruction in language. Orig
| inal work is more valuable than copy
| ing. Asking questions of Importance
in teaching language. Mechanical
| instruction should be avoided. Ones
method should be changed occasional
ly.
| The institute was closed this after
noon after one of the most profitable
and interesting sessions ever held in
| Walla Walla county.
| Today's Session.
| The session this morning was open
ed by the institute singing Tramp.
| Tramp, Tramp After roll call and
| reading of the minutes the institute
sang columbia, Gem of the Ocean"
Then followed an exercise, partici-
pated in by six children, illustrating
the value of childrens play and story
telling. Professor Yoder then address
| ed the institute on Qualifications OF
the Teacher" He took up the pedi-
gogical part first, saying that many
teachers failed in their work because
they did not know what education
was. In high schools many teachers
inent, especially those who have just
come from normal schools or colleges.
He said that spiritless, formal teach
ing is a common fault, as was the fail
ure to get work from the class and
| lack of authority. The most discour-
aging thing about teaching is the in
significance of the teachers.
Secondly he took up class qualifi-
cation. which he divided into four
parts. First. fairness to pupils and
to patrons: second fairness to those
who differ politically; third, avoid the
position of the iconoclast; fourth,
avoid sentimentalism.
McCuIy- Talks.
F. NJ. McCully, deputy state super
intendent gave an interesting remfnis-
cent address, recalling many incidents
and conditions, illustrating the great
changes that have taken place in edu-
cational work and advising that teach
ers should keep up with the progress
e ,bo twas Tho teachers We're re-