VIII.-On Pedagogics. SUB-TOPICS. 1. Chair of Pedagogy in Colleges (1882). 4. Function of Public Schools (1886, 1887). 6. Moral Education. 7. Pedagogical Terminology. 8. The Education of the Will (1891). 9. Distinguishing Ideas in the Herbartian System of Pedagogy. 10. Scope and Character of the Pedagogical Work in Universities (1892). 11. The Laws of Mental Congruence and Nicholas Murray Butler, New York City. David L. Kiehle, Minneapolis, Minn. IX.-On Moral Education. [Changed from-"On the Education of Girls," 1891.] 1. Co-education (1883, 1890). 2. Technical Training for Girls (1886). 3. What Education is Best (1888). 4. The Education of Girls (1891). 7. Moral Instruction in the Elementary Emerson E. White, Columbus, O., Chairman. 5. Practical Culture of the Moral Virtues Lucia Stickney, Cincinnati, Ohio. (1892). 6. Direct and Indirect Moral Teaching. Charles C. Rounds, Plymouth, N. H. J. F. Millspaugh, Salt Lake City, Utah. X.-On School Sanitation, Hygiene, and Physical Training. SUB-TOPICS. 1. Sanitary Exercises and Appliances in William A. Mowry, Hyde Park, Mass., Public Schools (1883). 2. Recesses (1884, 1885). Chairman. Mary E. Nicholson, Indianapolis, Ind. 3. Relation of Mental Labor to Physical Joseph Baldwin, Austin, Tex. Health (1887). 4. Harmonious Development (1889). 5. Physical Education (1891). F. A. Fitzpatrick, Boston, Mass. C. B. Gilbert, St. Paul, Minn. XI.-On Psychological Inquiry. 1. School Reports (1885). 2. Books on Pedagogy (1888). 3. Use of General Libraries (1887). 4. Educational Literature (1890). 5. Relation of Mnemonic Systems to the Cultivation of the Power of Thought (1892). 6. The Psychology of the Imitative Functions E. O. Lyte, Millersville, Pa., Chairman. XII.-On Educational Reports and Statistics. 1. Reforms in Statistics (1885, 1887). J. M. Greenwood, Kansas City, Mo. 2. What Statistics Should be Collected E. W. Coy, Cincinnati, Ohio. (1889, 1891). William H. Maxwell, Brooklyn, N. Y.. A. J. Rickoff, Berkeley, Cal. H. K. Wolfe, Lincoln, Neb. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EDUCATION. SECRETARY'S MINUTES. FIRST DAY. OPENING SESSION. DENVER, COLO., FRIDAY, July 5, 1895. The Council was called to order at 10 a. m., in the supreme court room, state capitol, with President C. C. Rounds in the chair. Prayer was offered by D. L. Kiehle. In the absence of E. E. White of Ohio, the report of the Committee on "Moral Instruction in the Elementary Schools" was not presented, but was taken up for discussion. Earl Barnes of Leland Stanford University opened the discussion, and was followed by C. C. Rounds, J. Baldwin, D. L. Kiehle, Henry Sabin, J. W. Cook, F. L. Soldan, and J. H. Baker. The discussion was reported by James H. Baker. AFTERNOON SESSION. Council opened its session at 2:30 p. m. The Committee on Elementary Education made a report on "Economy in Elementary Education," the report being made by Miss Bettie A. Dutton of Cleveland, Ohio, Chairman of the committee. The report was discussed by Messrs. Brown, Richards, Soldan, Cook, and Marble. The discussion was reported by W. F. King. It was voted that the report be received and printed. On motion of George P. Brown, the officers of the Council were authorized to bring the report before the Council at a subsequent meeting for further discussion. SECOND DAY. MORNING SESSION.-SATURDAY, JULY 6TH. Council met at 10 a. m. Prayer was offered by Joseph Baldwin. The report of the discussion on "Moral Instruction in the Elementary Schools" was presented by James H. Baker. Approved and ordered printed. The Council then resumed the discussion on "Economy in Elementary Education." The discussion was opened by Mr. Baker, and continued by Messrs. Gilbert, Cook, and Richards. Report of the Committee on State School Systems was submitted by its Chairman, Henry Sabin, The topic of investigation was "The Ungraded School." Report was discussed by Messrs. Cook, Kiehle, Hinsdale, Brown, Rounds, Baldwin, Prince, Boyden, and Barnes. The discussion was reported by Geo. P. Brown. Report was ordered printed. On motion of B. A. Hinsdale, the chair was directed to appoint a committee of five, who should submit a plan for further investigation of this subject. Adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Council was called to order promptly at 2:30, with President Rounds in the chair. The following committees were announced. Committee on New Members.-H. S. Tarbell, Mary E. Nicholson, James H. Baker, Earl Barnes, and Z. Richards. Committee on Nominations -F. Louis Soldan, C. B. Gilbert, L. H. Jones. The Council then organized as a Round Table on City School Systems, with N. C. Dougherty as Chairman. Subject: "Graded Courses of Study on Herbartian Principles." The discussion was led by Charles A. McMurray, who was followed by Messrs. Brown, Cook, Baker, and Soldan. The Council adjourned. THIRD DAY. MORNING SESSION.-MONDAY, JULY 8TH. Council met at ten o'clock. Prayer was offered by N. C. Schaeffer. The President announced as the committee to report on "Ungraded Schools," Messrs. Hinsdale, Kiehle, Preston, Brown, and Barnes. The Committee on Pedagogics submitted its report on the "Laws of Congruity and Mental Energy Applied to Some Pedagogical Problems," through the Chairman, B. A. Hinsdale. The report was discussed by Geo. P. Brown, J. Baldwin, F. Louis Soldan, James H. Baker, and L. H. Jones. The President announced that the afternoon session would be held in the assembly hall of the Denver High School. Council adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION. Council assembled promptly at 2:30 p. m. The report of the Committee on Normal Education was presented by its Chairman, John W. Cook. Subject: "The Kind and Amount of Practice Work and Its Place in the Normal School Course." The report was discussed by Messrs. Brown, Williams, Schaeffer, Barnes, Miss Nicholson, and Mrs. Sudborough. William F. King offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, A reception was tendered by the Fortnightly Club of Denver to the Council of Education, on the evening of the 6th, at the residence of Bishop and Mrs. Henry W. Warren, at University Park; and, Whereas, The pleasant ride, the beautiful and inspiring scenery, the perfect weather, the meeting of genial acquaintances, new and old, and the generous hospitalities of this model home, where wealth and Christian culture are so happily blended, combined to make this the social event of our delightful stay in Denver; therefore Resolved, That we most heartily thank the Fortnightly Club and Bishop and Mrs. Warren for this very pleasant occasion, so liberally planned and so successfully executed. Resolved further, That copies of these resolutions be sent to the Fortnightly Club. and also to Bishop and Mrs. Warren. The President announced that the morning session would be an executive session, and the Council would meet in the supreme court room of the capitol. Council adjourned. FOURTH DAY. MORNING SESSION.-TUESDAY, JULY 9TH The Council met in executive session, at 10 a. m., with President Rounds in the chair. On motion of F. L. Soldan, it was resolved that the reports of the committees hereafter to be submitted to this Council be published one month before its meeting, and a copy of each mailed to each member of the Council. On motion of C. B. Gilbert, it was resolved that hereafter admission to the Council to other than members be by card, issued under the direction of the Executive Committee. On motion of N. C. Dougherty, the General Secretary of the association was requested hereafter to secure railroad rates for the members of the Council and their families, in time to attend the opening session of the Council. The committee appointed to report a plan for further investigation of state school systems made the following report: Resolved. That there be undertaken under the auspices of the Council an investigation of the subject of "Rural Schools," embracing such topics as revenues and expendi tures, the constitution, organization, and duties of boards of management and control, and the provision of suitable teachers. More definitely, said investigation shall be conducted in general on the lines laid down in the report of the Committee on State School Systems, submitted to the Council at its present session. Resolved, That a committee of nine be appointed to conduct this investigation, said committee to consist of the following persons: Henry Sabin of Iowa, D. L. Kiehle of Minnesota, A. B. Poland of New Jersey, C. C. Rounds of New Hampshire, J. H. Phillips of Alabama, B. A. Hinsdale of Michigan, S. T. Black of California, F. Sutton of Texas, and L. E. Wolfe of Missouri. Resolved, That the Board of Directors of the National Educational Association be urgently requested to appropriate, at some session to be held during the course of the present annual meeting, the sum of $2,500, or such part thereof as may be necessary to defray the expenses of this investigation, including the publication of the report of the committee. Resolved, That the committee shall report within the period of two years in such form as it may determine, and that it be authorized to publish its report. Respectfully submitted, B. A. HINSDALE, Chairman. On motion of Henry Sabin of Iowa, the committee were authorized to increase their number to twelve, On motion of B. A. Hinsdale, it was resolved that this committee be empowered and instructed to fill any vacancy that may occur in its membership, and it was further resolved that the President of the National Educational Association, the President of the Council, and the Chairman of the committee be appointed a committee to carry the request of the Council to the Board of Directors, and to urge its adoption. The committee on nominations of members of the Council recommended the following persons for election to the places and terms mentioned: On motion of H. S. Tarbell, the recommendation of the committee was concurred in. The Committee on Nominations submitted the following names: President-H. S. Tarbell of Providence, R. I. Vice President-Earl Barnes, Stanford University, Cal. Secretary and Treasurer-Bettie A. Dutton, Cleveland, Ohio. Executive Committee-Charles De Garmo, Swarthmore, Pa.; D. L. Kiehle, Minneapolis, Minn.; J. R. Preston, Jackson, Minn.; James M. Green, Trenton, N. J. On motion of F. L. Soldan, the Secretary was directed to cast the ballot of Council for the persons named. The President appointed J. H. Phillips to conduct the President-elect to the chair. President Tarbell returned thanks for the honor conferred upon him, and the Council adjourned. RECORD OF MEMBERSHIP. The following were present at one or more of the sessions of 1895: Baker, Baldwin, Barnes, Bartholemew, Brown, Bryan, Buchanan, Butler, Cook, Coy, De Garmo, Dougherty, Downing, Dutton, Fitzpatrick, Gilbert, Gore, Green, Harris (Texas), Hinsdale, Jones, Keyes, Kiehle, King, Lyte, Maxwell, McMurry, Millspaugh, Nicholson, Payne, Phillips, Preston, Richards, Rounds, Sabin (Wisconsin), Sabin (Iowa), Schaeffer. Seerley, Shepard, Smith, Soldan, Tarbell, Taylor, Williams. |