The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
.DH|O COUNTY TEACHERS
HOLO ANNUAL INSTITUTE
Enrolment Of Isl; Splendid In.
struct0r; Much Interest
Manifested

The Ohio County Teachers In
stitute convened here last Monday
for a day session. A larger at
tendance than usual was present for
the opening and up to Tues
day morning ISL teachers had been
enrolled.
The Instructor, Prof. A. M. Stick
les. is recognized as one of the lead
ing educators Of the state. He is a
graduate of Harvard University and
has degrees from other noted
schools. Almost from the beginning
of Western Kentucky State Normal
School he has bevn at the head of
the Department of History, and a
large per cent Of the Ohio County
teachers have been members, of his
classes.
y low we publish the minutes of
Mondays program: The annual ses-
sion of Ohio County Institute met
at Hartford College, Sept. 13, 1920.
House was called to order by Supt.
q. s. Howard, after which the In
stitute led by Mr.. Otis Carson, sang
stepping in the Light"
Devotional exercise was conducted
by Rev. Russell walker.
StDng-"Rescue the Perishing."
l.. Ill
of the citizens of Hartford, extended
to thb Institute and its Instructor
most hearty welcome.
Mr.. Ozna Shultz responding in
well chosen wPrds expressed the
gratitude of the teachers for their
cordial welcome.
Organization was next, Miss Mae
E. Rogers was elected Secretary.
Following the suggestion of the
business men of Hartford, the teach
ers voted to hold the session of the
Institute at the Court House.
After a recess for the purpose of
enrolment, Prof. A. M. Stickles ad-
dressed the Institute on History, Its
Aim and Value,' emphasizing
Imagination. Understanding and
Character Building in the teaching
of history.
4 Institute then adjourned till lis.
Afternoon session opened with
song "Merrily. Merrily Round" led
by Miss Southard.
!, Mr.. Z. F. Lilies ably discussed the
character and personality Of the
teacher. Teachers wanted, are
those who give themselves to the
work" The best teacher has is
not too good for the child"
"Is the New School Law Relative
to High School Training Wise
One?" was well explained by Mr..
j. w. -O'Dell, showing education a
development and those having High
School training are able to fill a
broader field.
The Secretary followed with a few
remarks. !
The question was asked How are
teachers to get credit for the High
School work they have done?"
Mr.. Payton's reply-"sufficient
evidence"
Mr.. Stickles said Evidence from
pupils. responsible people and Super
intendents."
Mr.. c. X. Carson in his usual
pleasant way read a we'll prepared
theme naming the many essentials
in the training of the rural teacher:
health, character, knowledge, tact.
-'As is the teacher So is the pupil''
1--WE are a part of what surrounds
u.s."
Miss Davidson said "a teacher
must know her subject and under
stand her pupils"
Mr.. Stickles in his remarks said
Society demands certain standards
OF the teacher. Teachers must be
the economic leaders in the COM
nunity. Adapt the best in educa-
tion to where the children are.
Teachers should adapt their lead
ership to the communities in which s
they are located" !
Recess
"Merrily Merrily Round" was ]
again sung. {
Mr.. j. S. Mitchell says the new I
law with regards to teachers certi- \
fcates is one of the greatest laws 4
over passed. II tends to take school I
from politics.
Miss Birdie Midkiff very kindly
gave her time to the discussion
Methods of employing teachers"
o Mr.. w. s. Hill who read from the s
Itatutes the law and ably discussed 1,
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