Wisconsin Journal of Education, Volume 9The Association, 1879 - Education |
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... mind with information which will enable him to interest himself in the pursuits of others . He is to learn certain arts , and he is also to learn something of the world he lives in . " We doubtless all agree with these conclusions . The ...
... mind with information which will enable him to interest himself in the pursuits of others . He is to learn certain arts , and he is also to learn something of the world he lives in . " We doubtless all agree with these conclusions . The ...
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Teachers should bear in mind that geography may be the only study in its line that many of their pupils ever pursue , and it should be their aim to make it yield those pupils as large a heritage of light as possible . To be truly ...
Teachers should bear in mind that geography may be the only study in its line that many of their pupils ever pursue , and it should be their aim to make it yield those pupils as large a heritage of light as possible . To be truly ...
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... mind , the needle trembles no less surely to the pole . There are three strongly marked periods in a complete study of geography , the work of each being determined by the condition of the mind which it is intended to develop . These ...
... mind , the needle trembles no less surely to the pole . There are three strongly marked periods in a complete study of geography , the work of each being determined by the condition of the mind which it is intended to develop . These ...
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... by day , and the spectre of his dream by night , and still re- tain a firm grasp upon the things of the mind and soul ? Such a man would be a miracle . Constant dealing with minute details 10 WISCONSIN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION .
... by day , and the spectre of his dream by night , and still re- tain a firm grasp upon the things of the mind and soul ? Such a man would be a miracle . Constant dealing with minute details 10 WISCONSIN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION .
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... mind of its natural strength , and unfits it for the higher processes of thought . The man may have cherished some generous ambitions in his youth ; he would be a power in his generation , he would make himself felt and recognized in ...
... mind of its natural strength , and unfits it for the higher processes of thought . The man may have cherished some generous ambitions in his youth ; he would be a power in his generation , he would make himself felt and recognized in ...
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Page 214 - What constitutes a state? Not high-raised battlement or labored mound, Thick wall or moated gate ; Not cities proud, with spires and turrets crowned ; Not bays and broad-armed ports, Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies ride ; Not starred and spangled courts, Where low-browed baseness wafts perfume to pride. No : MEN, high-minded MEN...
Page 289 - The University of Michigan." ohject*< Sec. 2. The objects of the university shall be to provide the inhabitants of the state with the means of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the various branches of literature, science and the arts.
Page 33 - Crosse, then offered the following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That it is the sense of this...
Page 479 - Bohemia, &c. &c. In less than half a minute, the ridge of that grand central elevation which separates the waters that flow north-west into the German ocean, from those that flow north into the Baltic, and south-east into the Black Sea, w.as presented to view, — executed almost as beautifully as an engraving.
Page 479 - With a few more flourishes, the rivers flowed onwards towards their several terminations ; and, by another succession of dots, new cities sprang up along their banks. By this time the children had become as much excited as though they had been present at a world-making. They rose in their seats, they flung out both hands, their eyes kindled, and their voices became almost vociferous, as they cried out the names of the different places, which, under the magic of the teacher's crayon, rose into view....
Page 252 - Never let them perceive that they can vex you or make you lose your self-command. 7. If they give way to petulance and temper, wait till they are calm, and then gently reason with them on the impropriety of their conduct. 8. Remember that a little present punishment when the occasion arises is much more effectual than the threatening of a greater punishment should the fault be renewed.
Page 302 - ... disfigure the child, or cause any other permanent injury, may be pronounced in itself immoderate, as not only being unnecessary for, but inconsistent with, the purpose for which correction is authorized.
Page 440 - The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between men, between the feeble and the powerful, the great and the insignificant, is energy — invincible determination ; a purpose once fixed and then death or victory. That quality will do anything that can be done in this world, and no talents, no circumstances, no opportunities, will make a two-legged creature a man without it.