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Headline news recently, dealt once again with the wnt::ver- sial 44 létter alphabet, known as the Initial Teaching Alphabet, compiled and personally promoted throughout the Englishâ€"speakâ€" ing world by Sir James Pitman, grandson of Sir Isaac Pitman. Pathology Of Education Sir James‘ skill in selling his own product résulted in several experimental classes being set up outside the United Kingdom before the final results of the English experiment could be tabulaâ€" ted. This could and does reflect upon the intelligence Of educationâ€" al authorities but, in view of Sir James‘ own declaration that final results would not be available until his experimental group reachâ€" ed university level, their lack of caution could be excused on the grounds that they were convinced of merit and desired not to waste time. This reporter, however, has never been convinced by either Sir James, whom she mei, or by the promotion litérature and films she has seen on the method. And she is not the slightest bit surprised to learn that N. A. Sweetman, superintendent of public schools for Toronto where ITA has been used, believes the system not worth its 44 letters. * s C e It is to be hoped that the Winnipeg authorilies will rCad MT. Sweetman‘s report and that they will also read between the lines of the English one. While ITA experts can prove conclusively that children do learn by their method to read a collection of queer word configurations they have not proved that it is more effective | in mastering our English language than a fully articulated phonics | system. And this is the crux of the matter. We have permitted so much experimentation in our schools that the key to succesyful reading became lost to many educators‘ many years ago. However, all is not lost because some teachers and | some schools have retained the traditional method for teaching beâ€" ginning reading what was vogue 25 years ago and which, so far, has proved more effective in teaching the English language than any of the word configuration methods. Even the proponents of word configuration admjt that children taught by the articulated phonics system read with charm, with exâ€" pression and with no hesitation. But at the same time they will decry it on the grounds that these children do not fully understand what they read. And this reporter is so tired of hearing this ridicâ€" ulous complaint that she is inclined to answer: Sg whit’. a | 1 L Mootweca‘.s l GL W Louas. 16 1 But she is surprised to learn that a Toronto school trustée, William Rgs#, is attempting to persudde his school board to conâ€" tinue with the system in spite of Mr. Sweetman‘s unenthusiastic report; and even more surprised to learn that Kenneth Prueter, superintendent of public schools for Etobicoke, has announced his own desire to experiment with ITA. _ ho o '(%;li;fi;l-y'hi'et;;'svc-fi;&vl;iha\}'efi too much money and too many children having difficulty learning to read, plus too many educaâ€" tors unwilling to read. _ S s e o en n hmd flls zis hi hi isA nc This reporter has had several articles published on ITA which have pointed out its defects. They were not successful in preventâ€" ing expéerimentation in Toronto, but they were used successfully by a group of Winnipeg parents to defer experimentation in their school district until the results of the English experimént could be better formulated. â€" 0_ â€" ulous complaint that she is inclined 10 anSWEN ant NUOW! How many educators fully understand all that they read? If they are honest they will admit that there are some philosophical works and technical reports that require extensive study and exâ€" tensive knowledge to fully understand. In any such work there will also be unfamiliar words that are not fully understood by the unâ€" initiated but understanding can be found in any good dictionary. ‘This is the way with the child. Understanding comes through experience and study. What the child does not understand today it will tomorrow â€" providing the child is first given the phonetic key to decipher the English language efficiently and thus discover the By James E. Waiker M.P. for York Centre Chief Government Whip Fine Spring weather prevails here in Ottawa. Almost overâ€" night the large grassy quadâ€" rangle in front of the House of Commons has changed from brown to green. The House gardâ€" eners are busy preparing flower beds and repairing bald patches in the grass. At lunch hour, | those who can take the time to | sit out in the sun on benches| scattered _ around _ Parliament‘ Hill. The more athletic types; take brisk walks sround the Parliament Buildings. infinite beauty that is ours A Touch Of The Springâ€"Time Sun On Parliament Hill ‘These exercises are broken occasionally by taking time off to read the plaques on various historic monuments on the grounds. â€" Political leaders, exâ€" plorers, Kings and Queens of the past are all standing in fixâ€" ed metalic positions. In the Sumâ€" mer the children of visiting touâ€" rists climb all over these statâ€" ues examining at close quarters, not the plaques, but the eyes, ears and noses of these heroes of the past. In the House Friday, May 7, I felt I should interject a quesâ€" tion into the Senate Reform deâ€" bate by asking a question of one Honourable Member who advoâ€" Not Worth Its 44 Letters Sgclalhin; In TV Towers F.M. & Channel 9 Antennas Excellent Reception Guaranteed Richardson Furniture CH 1â€"9105 A. B. TV TOWER Compare This Price We Can Cover A 16 Ft. Wide Wall With Pully Lined Drapes 9'_5("_ In Length ons $59,95 Choice of 31 Colours and Patterns â€" Other Sizes Available A.B. TV Tower Installation INSTALLATION 22 Marshlynn Ave. 1919 Weston Road CH 1â€"6451 By Joy McAllister | This seemed to me to be an illogical position to take so I asked him if he proposed to reâ€" l form the Senate before or after * he abolished it. This stumped | him for a minute or two but | not for long. When I left the ‘ House to go to my office to | write this column he had come | to terms with his bifurcation and | was pressing or with his mission Senate but who at the same time was | telling the Government what should be done to reform it. cates the abolishment of the By Margéret Leepér The world turns green, and a new way of life opens up as hiberâ€" nating Canadians head for the great outdoor8. OCE Fellowships Given To Downsview Residents In the forefront of the rush will be found the gardeners ¢xpert and amateur, those whose systeâ€" matic winter planning has preâ€" pared them for this time, and those for whom it comes as the annual Great Surprise. Whether gardening is considered as reâ€" warding and serious business, The North York Home and ‘ School Council held their 13th annual Meeting with election and ' installation of officers for the | 1965â€"1966 season at Arm o ur Heights Public School on May 6. | Mrs. L. Ayres, citizenship chairman â€" of Yorkview | Drive Home and School Association was panel moderator on the subâ€" ject of "A Closer Look at the Canadian Indian". This subject was of particular interest as it has been chosen as the North York Council‘s Centennial Proâ€" ject. There is to be a study of the Indian situation, and then the project will followâ€"up the findings of this study. Mr. J. C. Thomson, Councilis retiring president, with Mr. Kim Game, fellowship convenor, preâ€" sented Ontario College of Educâ€" ation Fellowships to two North York residents. This fund is made up of contributions of inâ€" dividual Home and School Asâ€" sociation, who assess themselves $15 each year toward these felâ€" lowships. Miss Gaida Balodis, a graduâ€" ate of â€" Northview _ Secondary School, received most of her edâ€" ucation in Canada, after arrivâ€" ing from Latvia in 1946. She is to be taken on the staff of Northview to teach German and French. Gaida is a resident of the Downsview area, residing at 249 Codsell. The other recipient of the Home and School fellowship is Barbara Millstone of 145 Palm Drive, Downsview, who will be teaching History next year. Both these students have had 4 years of university education and have attended Ontario Colâ€" lege of Education for one year. Mrs. J. F. Peacock, Provincâ€" ial Viceâ€"President of Ontario Federation of Home and School, and a former North York Counâ€" of reform and then abolishment. This is like fattening up a prisâ€" oner so he will be in good health when you hang him. BOOkSHOP or a delightful and stimulating SHRUBS FOR THE; sSMALL hobby, there is much informaâ€"| PLACE by P.J. Van Melle disâ€" tion of interest to the gardener | cusses hardy deciduous materials readily available in the Weston | for the home grounds, answering Public Libraty, Section 635. Queries on sizes of various shrâ€" 10,000 GARDEN QUESTIONS: |ubs, ease of transplanting, soil answeéred by Experts and edited | preferences; a nd pinpointing by F. F. Rockwell is a goldmine | some bad habits. | of information for both novice FOR BETTER GARDENS by and experienced gardener, based | R. H. Browne is a comprehensive |on actual questions of fertilizing, Suide to the establishing and | landscaping, orfamental plants, | nurturing of lawns, shrubs, flowâ€" | home grown fruit and vegetables °rs &nd trees in all regions and 1phnt troubles and their control. : all seasons. A â€" downâ€"toâ€"earth C | garden manual by the Garden ha | Editor of Woman‘s Day. cil President, installed the felâ€" lowing officers for the coming year: President, Mrs. W. A. Deane, of Lillian Home and School Association; Treasurer, Mrs. J. LaJambe; Vice-PresS!- ents: District 1, Mr. R. E. Beatiâ€" inger; District 2, Mrs. E. Rickâ€" ard; District 3, Mrs. Grace Irwin; District 4, Mrs. J. Forâ€" rest; District 5, Mr. H. A. Fralâ€" eigh; District 6, Mrs. J. E. Milton; District T, Mrs. J. Sobel, and District 8 and 9, Mr. P. Kingsmill. Executive members installed were; Mrs. M. Donovan, Mr. M. T. Culnan, Dr. Selma Zimmerman, Mrs. H. Gordon, Mrs. B. E. Conchie. Woodview Park (Continued from page &) his troop who learn their comâ€" pass work well. Boys who can figure out destinations accurateâ€" ly by compass and navigation are allowed to set a course and steer Mr. Sams private plane on a forty mile trip from Bolâ€" ton airport. Mr. Sams calls this achievement "dead reckoning" and in the few months this training has been in force only one scout has earned the flight reward. He is 13 year old Roy Hisson. At the May 10 meeting of the 2nd Emery scout troop, Leslie Myata and Doug McKay were invested. Mother and Daughter Banquet All the Brownies and Guides who meet at Gulfstream Public School and their mothers, are being treated to a Mother and Daughter Banquet at St. Steph en‘s Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 29 Lawrence W. & Keele Sheppard W. & Rivalda Drive Jack Murray had what he thought was the world‘s biggest pile of unpaid medical bills. Mr. Murray needed financial help in a hurry. Jack talked his problem over with his brother and he suggested that Jack inâ€" vestigate the advantages of a Scotia Plan Loan. Jack dropped in on his noon hour to a Seotiabranch close to his school. He talked his money problems over with one of the helpful Scotiabank people. After a few simple questions about his job, income, and how much money he needed Jack Murray started to see his medical bill problem melting away. 35 minates later Jack Murray had all the money he so desperately needed. Of course, this actual customer was not Jack Murray, teacher, got a Scotia Plan Loan =~$1800â€"in 35 minutes There Are 5 Branches In This Area To Serve You 1885 Weston Road Cflevntor BennKk SHRUBS FOR THE; sSMALL PLACE by P.J. Van Melle disâ€" cusses hardy deciduous materials for the home grounds, answering Queries on sizes of various shrâ€" ubs, ease of transplanting, soil preferences; a nd pinpointing some bad habits. FOR BETTER GARDENS by R. H. Browne is a comprehensive guide to the establishing and . . . and for the reader‘s amuseâ€" ment, this gem:â€" GARDENER GO HOME by Ken Kraft; a rolli¢king lightâ€"hearted approach to what the author deâ€" scribes as "the only truly sophisâ€" ticated sport", and his advice on bucking the frost, coping with invading cats, dogs and other marauding pests, and selecting of appropriate gardening outfits for conditions prevailing. The reader will find many a chuckle in this book, a gift copy of which would be undoubtedly appreciated by any friend with aspirations to green thumb. GROWING FLOWERS by J. H.| Tobe, St. Catherine‘s purveyor of | unusual and informative facts. A | book on plant lore which reads like a story book. 1 These books and many more are there to help you, gardeners. All set? ready â€" Go! SPECIAL SUMMER COURSES Phone 241â€"3221 or call at 6 John St., Weston, Ontario Private Lessons by Appointment Piano Trumpet, Drums, Guitar Accordion & Theory Beginners and Advanced DANCE GROUP & COMBO REKHEARSALS Classes Commence July 5th $15.00 full price for a 2 week session In 2 Weeks Sessions â€"â€" Classes Daily Monday to Friday â€" 9 to 11.00 a.m. or 2 to 4.00 p.m. ROSE SCHOOL OF MUSIC named Jack Murrayâ€"and not all Scotia Plan Loans take 35 minutesâ€"the time varies with the circumstances. 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Under a committee system, a trustee is not likely to Ihave the same opportunity to in The dangers inherent in board of education committee work were pointed out by P.M. Muir, executive director of the Onâ€" tariq School Trustees‘ Council, during . a roex:t meeting of North Yorks â€" Hoc Commitâ€" tee on Conduct of Board Businâ€" In his remarks, Mr. Muir re ferred to the problems met by trustees in the field ofâ€"education toâ€"day and the heavy demands made upon their time and enerâ€" gies. Mr. Muir defined the basic responsibilities of trustees as follows: @ Determining the goals of the education system in accordance with the wishes of the public and the ability of the community to meet the costs of education; ©® Making policy decisions, leaâ€" ving the dayâ€"toâ€"day administraâ€" tion to the professional staff with wide discretionary powers; and © Evaluating the action taken through presentation of reports by the professional staff to deâ€" termine the progress being made towards the goals estabâ€" lished. 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