The Republican journal., 1904-05-26
LIFTING OF WALDO COUNTY
TEACHERS,


aao of Winterport, presiding. A very
III address of welcome was given by
~ 4 Fl. Hamilton, pastor of the NJ. E.
i. searsport. Mr.. Hal. K. Eaton,
s;nal Of Belfast High school, respond
few well chosen words.
'.s deborah Williams rendered a vocal
after which the President introduced
lanes S. Stevens of the University
asiue, who gave an abN address on
,.roa Teaching" He believes that
bors should spend some time with pu-
Of recess and out of school hours, get
them interested in nature. 1t is not
ssag9 to have costly instruments with
n ia work, but pupils can, with the aid
note book, study velocity of the wind,
,arjns from day to day, note changes in
,pratnre, etc. The results may not be
tN scientific but give pupils an insight
the field of science and awaken an in
+ Prof. Stevens thinks that the teach
II science in the schools of Maine has
tIy improved during the last ten years,
hat the fact is mainly due to the efforts
ate Superintendent W. w. Stetson.
Oprptendent John r. Dunton of Bel
spoke briefly on the same subject. He
IS teachers have need of special train
order to successfully teach the SUBJ
+ mature to little children, and that
much easier to teach science in the
school than nature in the Primary.
sz once said, "Study nature from a
and you will fail to recognize her out
,ors." Mr.. Dunton thinks that with
resent system of nature teaching we
our pupils appear to know what they
! have yery little conception of, and
that for this reason much valuable
is wasted.
er brief business session the meeting
lrned till two O'Clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2 afternoon session was devoted to the
ct. Educational Theory" The first
,ss was given by Prof. A. j. Roberts
lby Classical Institute. He thinks that
les, as rule, have little to do with
j work and that the best teachers are
y theorists. Successful teachers can
i've the secret of their success. Theor-
work on lines not in the least practical
heir theories are useful in way, be-
! they lead to high ideals. Teaching is
II rather than science, and theories
d work all right were there no varia-
as to pupils. Certain general rules
hold but do not administer the same
lnent to all. Speaking of the dangers
Theory" Prof. Roberts
IS teachers are likely to get enthused
the methods they have studied. When
ling they try to apply those methods
rdlesS of conditions. System cannot
against common sense. The most i'm
Pit thing to strive after is character,
II this, personal influence is the truest
Per. Pupils should be treated as indi-
fband teachers should remember that
Ferule can apply to all.
IS Elizabeth Whitcomb charmed her
tnce with WhiStling solo, and re-
ded to an encore.
Of j. S. Stevens was the next speaker.
believes that our teachers are over
Ied and underpaid and that teaching is
nous work. Man is composed of three
entS, body, soul and spirit. Cultivate
noral and physical as well as the men
Ventilation should not be
'cted Teachers are responsible for
pupils at recess and should control
ames and sports. He believes in ath-
from the primary school to the col
Love of ones work is essential, and
feacher should have the ability to in
He should be an optimist, possess a
Of humor, and unless he can see good
|maoity should not attempt to teach.
/. James Butnam rendered a vocal
b very pleasing manner.
fe Superintendent Stetson spoke of
eVeFal classes of children with whom
PRS have to deal. He dwelt particu-
fpon the class who are slow in men
Felopment and urged the importance
Peeessity of placing such children in
! schools under the care of expert
Prs He spoke of three general classes
pills to be found in all schools. First,
Ptellectual children, who are strong,
Fiu and restless all the time. Second,
WHO dream dreams and see visions,
fuSlclans and artists of the future.
Pese the common schools are of little
Third, the physical child who can
fuaiize and see with the physical eyes
1t is not possible to treat these
len all alike, but all should be given a
bance.
Deborah Williams sang a very
ng solo, after which a short business
n was held.
fers for the ensuing year were elected
lows; Hal r. Eaton, president, Bel
Emery Bickmore, vice president,
'oh Springs; Lillian Spinney, secre-
belfast; Grace A. Lord, treasurer,
Fl; executive committee, Blanche F..