The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-06-17
summer Training School.


in session for 30 days. It is sug-
gested that the session on the opening
Monday be held in the afternoon, and
that a faculty meeting be held in the
forenoon.
Inc Program-It is desirable that
programs be so arranged that most.
II not all, the recitation work be done
IN the forenoon. It has been the aim
OF the department. to provide we'll
balanced faculties. in order that each
subject might be handled by persons
especially qualified. It is very de-
slrale that music receive some atten-
tlon, at least that good work in
chorus singing of appropriate school
songs be arranged. It is also de-
slrable that some work be done in
physical culture, and that there be
some supervision of the marching and
walking of the students in passing to
and from classes.
conduct of Scholastic conductor
OF each school should make plans and
such rules as may be necessary, SUBJ
]ect' to the approval of the county
superintendent, for the management
and control of students throughout the
entire session, such as will keep all
students in their proper places in the
study room when not in the class
room, and such as will insure sstudv
order" in the study room, and prompt
attendance upon the school and upon
all recitations. Absence and tardi-
ness are especially ito be prevented
and it is suggested that every student.
being absent from recitation be re-
qulred, on his next appearance, to
present to the instructor. an excuse
.. KID by the conductor or county
superintendent. The executive ca
pacity of a conductor will be Judged
TO an important extent by his ability
to keep the school free from abuses in
these respects.
The examinations in common
branches the coming August and in
succeeding examinations will contain
one or more questions intended to test
the candidates knowledge of methods.
1t is not the intention of the depart
ment, in taking this step, to in any
way trespass upon the functions of
county superintendent in determining
the professional. requirements of
candidates. They will exercise that
prerogative in the future just as they
| have in the past.
Reading Circle-The Reading Circle
work is earnestly recommended to al,
teachers during the coming school
year. The book on reading is
| recommended as the basis for the
method work in the study of reading
in the summer schools. The text on
practical Pedagogy" by Barrett, is
we'll deserving of careful reading and
study by all teachers. It gives, in
brief but clear outline, a description
OF the various school Subjects, and is
a practical treatise on the various
questions that come up in the expert
ence OF school work. The county
superintendent will advise his teachers
how the books can be secured. and
how the work may be taken up and
conducted,
From and after August 1, 1910, the
requirements will be strictly adhered
to that candidate for the renewal of
a second grade certificate must have
completed the study of two Reading
Circle books, and one seeking the re-
newal of first grade must have COM
pleted the study of four Reading
Circle books. During the two inter-
vening examinations, the county
superintendent must be able to certify
to this Office that the candidate has.
pursued or has taken up Reading
Circle work sufficiently to satisfy the
requirements heretofore made for the.
renewal of state certificates.
Educational NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
sentatives of educational papers of
known reputation and standing, doing
work at state training schools, may
wisely be given an opportunity to
briefly state their propositions to the
school. But the responsibility for
deciding what persons or houses shall
be accorded privileges before the
school, or in the Railways, in further
ance of their business, must rest upon
the county superintendent and con-
ductor. The department is disposed
to advise a conservative and cautious
attitude, IN order to guard teachers.
against any unworthy enterprises.
Certificates of Attendance-Certifi f.
Gates OF perfect attendance may be,
issued only to those who have an alb.
solutely perfect record, both as to-
attendance and punctuality. Certif-.
Gates OF attendance stating the time,
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