Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-06

Il w. Helm. state supervisor OF vo-
cationAl Education. and many othcr
mcmbcrs Of the university faculty
and educators from every high school
district.
Tho conference opened yesterday
afternoon In the west wing of Old
College, with a discussion on voca-
tional education. presided over by
Professor X. w. Helm. At o'clock
tho visitors were guests Of the uni
vcrsity at dinner in Tho Commons,
and this was followed by social hour
In tho Faculty Club rooms.
This morning there was a discus-
sion on Tho Aims and Functions OF
Secondary Education" led by Principal
Cox OF Wilmington. Assistant State
superintendent Shilling made report
on certain high school tests and
superintendent Holloway discussed
superintendents' and principals re-
ports to their Boards OF Education
The conference closed at noon and this
afternoon the visitors are guests al
meet on Frazer Field.
Professor Wilkinson In calling the
'cnfercnce to order last night told OF
the first conference OF high school
teachers. three years ago. when there
was an attendance OF about forty. The
conference has grown in importance
he says until II IL now set annual
affair.
DIR. Hullihen extended greetings
from the university and welcomed tn,
visitors on behalf OF the trustees anG
faculty. DR.. Hullihen said our grea
educational problem will never be full,
solved until there Is thorough co.
| operation between all educational In.
terests
l(r. Holloway responded TO thi,
| greeting and also gave the teachers G
word OF encouragement In their work
DIR. Deffenbaugh. after stating tha
our present eight-year elementary ant
| four-year high school system is no
meeting social and economic con
dltions. said In this respect man,
othCr countries were ahead of us. an,
that In many instances their l6-year
old children were as far advanced II
! education as ours at IS" The six
six plan." said DR.. Defrcnbaugh
right down 10 work. We are edu
eating away from tho Industries an,
mo farm. The six-year high schoo
course is moro democratic" He ais
advocated tho elective system |,
school as bettor than the compulsor.
course system. II gives the pupil TIL
chance to select for himself and us
his Judgment and this should not b
suppressed. Under tho Junior higl
school system. he said, pupils are KEEP
longer in schools. that it, not so man
drop out the first year or 30 of higI
school.
Changes In State Plan.
There WAS keen interest at tn
afternoon session on the discussion
relative 10 possible changes In tn
Delaware State plan for vocationa
education in secondary high schools
Many took part i'm the discussion an,
/ humorous suggestions were made. A
a result e these suggestions Pro
fessor Helm State director Of vo
cational education and State super
intendent Holloway will hold con
ference later and decide on wha
changes Will he best. Tho subject
considered at this conference In th
afternoon were:
Are we justified in continuing
tour-year course In agriculture IN ou
High Schools7
What amount Of Academic wor
shall vocational pupils be allowed Z
carry?
When and under Whist condition
shall Vocational teachers he allowe
to teach non-vocational subjects?
shall the Home Economics teacher
be employed on twelve month
basis in order 10 put into effect
project program for the girls?
What shall we do with the town bo
who wishes 10 take agriculture h,
who has not the required facili,ie
with which 10 carry an erectiy
pro oject?
How much credit are we justified
giving pupils taking vocation,
courses7
How much professional improve
ment work throughout the school yes
: are we justified in requiring Of o,
O. vocational teachers?
Should the Home Economics d,
b partment be responsible for n n,
triton program in the grades?
Should Vocational Home Economi,
he compulsory in the ninth grade?