STATE INSTITUTE FOR COLORED TEACHERS, 1909. KNOXVILLE STATE INSTITUTE. The institute for colored teachers held in Knoxville was in every respect a success. splendid work. The faculty appointed by you did ATTENDANCE. The public took kindly to our faculty and teachers. Fathers, mothers and children of high school were with us from day to day throughout the session. At no time has the community been so thoroughly alive to the importance of education as was manifested at this institute. THE WORK. Realizing that there would be but few pupils taking the high school course, both County and City Superintendents urged the faculty to concentrate attention on primary work. Possibly this course assisted materially in increasing attendance. New ideas, new plans, new methods, helpful devices were brought to bear at various stages of development. In this manner sentiment was crystalized and best results secured. SUPERVISORS. In your absence we gladly availed ourselves of the helpful advice of Prof. E. R. Cate, Superintendnet of Knox County schools, and Prof. S. A. Mynders, Superintendent of city schools, Knoxville. Although called upon often they were never too busy to grant us a respectful hearing and adjudicate our claims. THE PRESS. Mr. Fritz Cansler, as reporter for the Journal and Tribune, very ably presented the important features of the institute. This is a very important feature of institute work and deserves more than passing mention. Jas. G. Beck gathered information for the Knoxville Sentinel and Knoxville Review. ADDRESSES. We were honored with addresses from Prof. S. A. Mynders, Mr. W. G. S. McCampbell, Prof. J. R. Lowry, Dr. E. Rout/ahn and Prof. E. R. Cate. These addresses were instructive and inspiring, embodying ideas that were eminently practical and suited for the work. SCHOLARSHIP. The proximity of Knoxville College, the excellent system of public schools of Knoxville, the influence of Maryville and Morristown as well as Swift Memorial College have raised the scholastic attainments of the average individual beyond the ordinary. Hence Knoxville, Knox County and adjoining counties have many well qualified teachers. It is but fitting that I should refer to the kindly consideration that you have manifested in our welfare. Mere words and empty phrases would but betray human weakness, and add little to the heartfelt gratitude manifested by myself and faculty. Rest assured, sir, that if we have failed to give entire satisfaction in the discharge of our duties, the error is not due to a lack of zeal. J. W. MANNING, SR., Conductor. W. J. CANSLER, Secretary. P. E. J. YETT. S. L. WINKLER. NASHVILLE STATE INSTITUTE. I have the honor to submit to you herewith my report of the State Institute just closed. I feel that I cannot commend too highly the earnest work of the teachers. A new spirit seemed to actuate them and they went at their work with a will. This interest continued throughout the meeting and there were many regrets when the institute closed. I am anticipating a great improvement in the teaching ability of those who were present. Just here, I would like to say a word in commendation of Hewett's Pedagogy. This is a splendid little book and should be in the hands of every teacher in the State. I think the thoughts and instruction contained in this book are responsible in a large measure for the great and active interest manifested by the teachers. It gave them a better conception of their duties and responsibility. The instruction given by the different members of the faculty was not only up to the standard, but a little better than any previously given. This shows progress and is just what ought to be expected in a wide-awake, progressive body of teachers. The addition of Dr. J. P. Crawford to our faculty was a decided advantage. We needed more help, as the work had become too heavy for three teachers, and I wish to thank you for giving us such a competent assistant. It was the aim of the faculty to make the institute effective, both in reviewing the subjects that were taught and in giving the best methods by which subjects were to be presented. The institute was visited by many prominent citizens, ministers, lawyers and doctors, all of whom gave their hearty endorsement to the work that they saw. the close of the institute suitable resolutions were read and adopted endorsing the faculty. Thanking you for the institute, and expressing gratitude to the Board of Education for the use of the public school building. A vote of thanks was also extended Prof. W. C. Anderson for the support and personal interest in the work and success of the institute. At |