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WINNETKA TALK July 31, 1926 M------ FOUNTAIN SQUARE--EVANSTON Three Floors -- Elevator Service oo For Those Who Love Sports HANDLER"S affords the most complete, up- to-the-minute line of Athletic Supplies and Sporting Goods North of the "Loop." TENNIS GOLF FISHING SWIMMING Entire Second Floor CAMPING MODERN EDUCATION IS CHALLENGE TO TEACHER University Authority Cites Meth- ods of Realizing Purposes of Modern Training "The Purpose of Modern Educa- tion" and "Methods of Realizing the Purpose of Modern Education" were the subjects of two lectures given last week by Dr. John Stout, director of the school of education, Northwestern university, before the summer school students of the National Kindergarten and Elementary college. According to Dr. Stout, the funda- mental things which education should undertake to give the individual are: 1--An opportunity for the fullest possible development for better living, including physical development, a good digestion, knowledge of good food, the proper development of the nervous system and its nourishment. 2--An opportunity for the fullest development of all his mental powers, that his mind may become the best that nature has given him. In order to accomplish this we should have, if we need them, laws to protect the child, to control the parent, or against the incompetent teacher. Cites Three Methods In considering methods of realizing the purpose of modern education, Dr. Stout said that there are only three methods from which to choose in trying to accomplish this--the tradi- tional method, the trial and error method and the scientific method. The advantage of the traditional method is that it gives us something that has been tried out and presum- ably has been found to meet certain needs or it would not have persisted. "In these modern days," said Dr. Stout, "we should take into account this fact--that certain ways of doing seeking to prove or verify facts and takes nothing for granted. This at- titude of open minded seeking would put us in the state of mind to do three things--to find facts, to inter- pret these facts in the light of the facts themselves and not to color the interpretation with our preconceived ideas, and to proceed in action in ac- cordance with the facts as we have in- terpreted them. In answer to the question "Is the scientific method needed in educa- tion?" Dr. Stout said that most people who have been engaged in ed- ucational work for some time are very conscious of their limitations because of the lack of information concerning the needs and interests of those they are trying to teach. "We are no less keenly aware of our ig- norance of the requirements of our society on the modern individual," said Dr. Stout. "The only hope for civilization is that our homes and schools may be able to turn out a generation of boys and girls who will be able to do better than we have done." "The ignorant teacher is a danger- ous teacher." No one has a moral right in this day to enter upon the teaching profession without adequate preparation. Secure as much of the scientific outlook and as much of the technique as possible, and then go out in search of the facts and apply this knowledge with all diligence and add to it, and feel that you're one of the great company of teachers who are undertaking to discover more facts and to find out better ways of carry- ing out methods of education. Never has there been a greater challenge to teachers! Gets Hit on Head When He Resists Lone Bandit Maurice Reichelt of Wilmette suf- fered a scalp wound last week when he battled with a bandit who | SEROUS UO ER LY = SOMETHING NEW We have recently added to our ambulance equipment an Emergency Carrier. This is in ad- dition to the regular cot. It is used in carrying the patient up and down stairs where the cot can- not be used without discomforting the patient. things have been found satisfactory." |tried to hold him up in front of a The danger lies in the tendency to|home at 927 Ridge avenue, Evanston. cease to examine these means and |Reichelt, who was a former New Trier methods. We accept them as a mat- | high school football star, resisted when ter of fact and refuse to take a criti- [the bandit commanded him to throw cal attitude toward them and inquire |up his hands, and was struck on the whether there is a better way in which | head by the latter's revolver. Running things might be done. to his car, parked nearby, Reichelt The trial and error method, or the |seized his revolver and fired at the method of undirected experience, has |man, who fled after returning the fire. resulted in discoveries and inventions | Neither shot took effect. Reichelt was which could never have been made if | not seriously injured and was able to some one had not been willing to try [return to his home after he had re- out new ideas. The disadvantage of | ceived treatment at the St. Francis this method is that it is a terribly | hospital. wasteful procedure, for people who, w--O-- without skill and experience, under-| Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kucera, 1050 take to do new things, commit many | Oak street, are leaving Monday, Aug- errors and make many mistakes. ust 2, for Europe where they will tour The scientific method is the new one [for about three months. which has come into the world in --0-- comparatively recent times. It invol- Paul Jackett of 1030 Spruce street, ves open-mindedness, or a willingness | New Trier football player, has left for to surrender a belief if the facts seem [northern Canada for a six weeks' va- to warrent surrender, it involves a |cation. fic ) 78 7a\I 7878 OO FOOT] | | [aI vaY Tal avi ray It is especially useful in carrying patients to and from trains, the carrier being passed through the car window. Thus, the patient is not disturbed from the time he leaves his bed at home until he is placed upon the bed in the Pullman. Yai) IS ) 1 vaxiive 1 ANANSADSANSINSLNSNS A] ih We have recently added to our personnel Mr. - Ray Green who has charge of our Ambulance. Mr. Green is an experienced Ambulance man, hav- ing taken a special course in Ambulance Service. Iaxivaxi Yi BA We are constantly striving to perfect our Ambulance Service. 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