Charlevoix county herald., 1906-08-18
Teachers Institute

closed Aug. 3, Fifty four teachers en-
rolled during the session, Of whom
about half were in attendance during
the entire three week, while the others
attended from one To ten days,
The character of the work that was
done both by the instructors and the
teachers in attendance was very sat
isfactory to those who planned the
work.
A few teachers seemed to think that
it was imposing on them when they
were asked TO attend an institute
of three weeks duration.
In regard to this would say that in
teaching more than in eny other pro-
fession it is necessary TO keep up in
the work. 1t is certainly true that to
successfully teach subject, one must
know the subject. Some teachers
seem to think that once they haye Sc
cured second grade certificate, no
further work is necessary on their
part.
We notice, however that this class
of teachers seldom advance very rap
jdly In the profession, and were we to
study list of the teachers who are
holding the responsible positions In
our schools, we would find that nearly
all of them are teachers who have
spent both time and money in prepar-
ing themselves for the work.
We are glad to be able to say that a
good majority Of the teachers OF Char
levox Co. have made an effort to pre-
par for the work either by placing
themselves in good summer school,
or by attending the institute.
Will spcak briefly of the work done
by each Of the instructors during the
session at Charlevoiy.
Miss Jessie NJ. Hines conducted
classes in Grammar, Geography, Bot
any and Nature Study and Manual
Training. Her work in these branches
pleased tue tea chers. Original pleas
ant and conscientious in her work,
teachers all agree that they were in
spred by being associated with her.
One teacher said: "One cannot work
With Miss Hines very long without
learning that telling is not teaching,
and that the greatest lesson that one
oan teach to pupil is to do things for
himself"
Supt. Woodley had charge of the
work in Pedagogy and School Manage
meqt, History and Civil Government.
Himself an able teacher, his work
proved interesting to the classes. He
aimed to give to the teachers that
which would help them to know and
TO teach, dropping many hints In re-
gard to the management of the school,
land the teachers who attended his
CLASSES will go to their roSps better
prepared for the work.
In Mathematics, an attempt was
madeto demonstrate two things. First;
That to teach Arithmetic, it is nee
essary that YOU know Arithmetic.
Second; The subject of Arithmetic is
important not alone for its own sake,
but on account Of the opportunities by
the subject in developing the reason
ing powers Of the pupil.
Mrs. Woodley very kindly took
charge of the class in Reading and her
work was revelation to the teachers,
many Of whom expressed a determina-
tion TO stop hearing classes read and to
attempt to teach reading in the fut-
ure,
Miss Gail, who has charge Of thework
in Music and Drawing in the Charlie
voix schools the coming year, gave
some very interesting talks and sug-
lgestions along the line of her chosen
work. Several times during the ses+
sion she entertained the teachers by
singing or reciting. We would meE-
tion in particular the program con-
sisting of songs and recitations, rend
cred by Miss Gail and Mrs. Woodley.
The program lasted for an hour and
was thoroughly enjoyed by teachers
aud visitors who were present.
We feel that the institute was sHc-
cess and that those who attended will
be better fitted for their work. and
should the Department be good enough
TO give us such another one next yeor,
we hope that no teacher in the county
will be so engrossed in other things
that she cannot find time TO attend.
At the examination which took
place last week, twenty five applicants
for certificates were examined. II is
not yet known how many were success
full but we hope that all will be.
The examination was harder than
usual, yet the teachers showed more
confidence 1n their ability than is us
,ually shown.
Respectfully,
j. II. MILFORD, Com.