The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1914-11-06

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the clas----''I hav. . leaf
Miss Cobb read q paper about The
duty Of teacher"
Mis- Jessie r. Froe resd O paper about
The study of geography"
Mrs. Cardwell resd . paper on "Busy
work or construction work 20 primary
grsdes."
Mr. ID. Robert Tomlinson discussed the
topic Of "Compulsory attendance at pub
lie >chools-"
Several songs we're sung dnring each
intervals by the institute, from the West
Virginia song book, alec, other topics
were discussed by the institute, such a.
method that should be adopted TO prevent
sardiness in the schools; that 10 main
tain discipline in the schools; and the
method also that should be adopted "a
have the pupil study quietly during
study hours. 30 ~ not 70 disturb one an
other, when each may lie asking the
teacher the names and meanings Of un-
familiar words in their reading leu~ons.
Mr.. stArk's opinion wss. that the pu-
pills should not ask ne teacher the names
and meanings of the unfamiliar words
during study hour-, hut that they should
consult the dictionary for their meanings.
Mrs. Becker's opinion was. that they
may ask the teacher quietly, by coming
u her desk and then returning quietly To
their respective seats. after ascertaining
the names and meaning Of the unfam-
ilisr wprds, or by holding up q finger.
and then the teacher would come To the
seats OF the pupils, and tell them quietly.
and return TO her seat at the desk.
sdiss Jessie Froe was asked by Mr.
Stark To give her opinion with respect TO
the prevention OF tsrdiness by pupils.
and she stated that the best way IL. 10
make the open exercises at mornings very
interesting to the pupils.
But Mrs- Bethel Warren said. that in
would he better to visit the parents OF
the pupils at their respective homes, and
encourage them 10 send their children TO
rhooi NJ an early hour.
Mr.. ID Robert Tomlinscn said. that
he highly endorsed the proposition that
is laid down by Ms. Warren in that re-
spect-
And IN reply TO all the suggestions and
opinions of the various teachers on the
topics then discussed, Mr.. Stark said.
that the teachers should make " a duty
to visit the homes Of the parents OF the
pupils Tor that purpose, as well a. socially.
Alter Miss Anna George had finished
IN teaching her first grade class in aturr
stndy and reading, Mr.. Stark asked Mis-
Stella Lee to criticise the teaching Of Mis-.
George, but Miss Lees criticism Was only
that Mrs Georges teaching on the sub
jects, was too lengthy for LIST grade pupils.
Dr. Hereford, OF Anawalt, who Wa
present, Was asked by Mr.. Stark TO make
an address, and the Doctor did so. His
topic was based on Discipline.
Rev. Woody was also asked IN make
an address, and he did 30 by stating that
he is indeed very pleased to be present
at such gathering Of highly intelligent
and educated teachers, and that he has
enjoyed the various discussions of the
teachers and Supervisor on the several
topics
The institute then adjourned after all
the discussions at 5 p. m, in order tina,
the teachers may catch the evening train
from Anawalt TO their respective homes.
Mr. > b. Moon was appointed by Mr..
stark A. leader for the Reading Circle
meetings for teachers, which will be held
at Gary and wilcoe at different and ap-
pointed periods Of the school term, and
the reading circle brooks are Barnes on
English IN the Country School," and
Charter. on Teaching the common