The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-24
WITH THE TEACHERS
YESTERDAY
SPRING, RAINS INTERFERED
WITH THE BAY TRIP-DAY'S
FINE PROGRAM CARRIED
OUT TO THE LETTER IN
LIEU THEREOF.

ule excursion OF the visiting teachers
to the shores OF Washington and else
where about Astoria's beautiful bay,
so the group of 20 settled down TO
the prescribed program;
The regular session OF the Teachers
Institute was opened at 9 o'clock by
a song, Holy, Holy, Holy" followed
by the Lords Prayer.
Mr.. Alderman began the days work
by talk on "Oregon's School Sys-
tenn" He discussed this subject in
his usual happy vein, and encouraged
the teachers very much by his words.
DR.. Sheldon followed with a talk
on Education and Superstition The
instinct in human nature for supersti-
tion, is recognized, Why are people
superstitious1
First-We inherit superstition.
Secondary deep emotion leads to
superstition.
Third-De dislike uncertainties.
Fourth-The law OF causation.
L. R. Traver followed with "Lan-
guage.' High School teachers COM
plain that. language Is not thoroughly
taught in lower grades.
Professor Trayer's exposition OF
this difficult subject was excellent
He showed how to develop the verb
so that il this were thoroughly learn
ed, all other parts Of language and
grammar would be very simple, and
concluded this talk in the afternoon.
In place of the long promised ex-
cursion and picnic, the teachers were
hailed to the M. +. church where a
bountiful luncheon had been
spread by the Astoria Teachers AS
sociation. The after dinner speeches
were greatly enjoyed by all present,
| AT p. m. the teachers returned TO
Ithesregular Institute work.
| L. r. Alderman's talk on Indus
trial Work Without Equipment" was
timely and most excellent. The
school should do for the growing
child just what the best equipped
home would do il it could, We
should teach boys and girls to dc
whatever they do in life, as an art
Teach the things that are important
SO that the pupils know that they are
important; for example, sewing for
girls. He explained how sewing was
introduced into the Eugene schools
by the help OF the Women's Club. He
made plea for teaching cooking II
the schools, but if that is impossible
the schools should offer rewards for
home cooking, by the children. The
| Eugene boys are making garden and
learning TO use tools. Prizes were
offered for the best work in these
things so that their interest was in
Icreased.
Every boy and girl should 60 ou
Into life skilled in at least one thing.
| DR.. Sheldon concluded the after
Moons work by sketch of the "Bes
Liked Teacher" The necessary quail
LEGATIONS for a born" teacher are:
i Love for children.
| "a touch Of egoism; that is,
desire to show others the right way
ga little altruism; wish to hell
others.
The greatest disqualifcations TO
any teacher are:
Sarcasm.
2-Teacher's pets.
3-Variableness
4-Irritability.
: The best liked teacher must have
Sympathy.
Effectiveness.
3-Cheerfulness.
4-Appearance.
Both the morning and aftet
: noon session were enlivened b
z singing by Miss Shively accompanie
J by Miss Hanson and Miss Miller.
The Institute then adjourned T
meet, this, Friday morning at
r o'clock a. M, with the following y
teresting program forecasted for u
: day:
: 900, music, o1o, Libraries an
e How to Care for Them" Cornell
: Marvin; o:55, section work; III
d luIots;,,o, Without Hurting" /