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12 A L B E R T A WOMEN'S INSTITUTES
OUTLINE
Standing Committee on Education and Better Schools, 1932- 33.
A. 1. For mothers of pre- school age. it is of greatest importance that
the child learn to ' be dependable and honorable, loving and kind, thoughtful
and courteous, all of which can be taught through the simplest methods in
the home life. Good stories, sweet songs and interesting games are of the
greatest help in these years. If mothers can enjoy their little children, and
the hours spent with them, the result is beyond estimate.
2. The memorizing of song and verse is a wonderful habit which mothers
can easily foster in the little children.
B. In the ' teen age, the reading of our youth is of the greatest importance.
" Let me know what a man reads and I know the man," is a saying
quite as applicable to this case. The minds of the youth may be strengthened,
or they may be blighted, by the choice of reading material. Watch and
supervise the reading matter of the school age child.
C. There are many lines of study for us this year:
1. The Rural High School should take up some time and consideration
in our meetings.
2. The branches might consider themselves as the teachers' helpers, to
advise with her and carry out her suggestions, if possible, but never to dictate
to her.
3. Prizes for progress, punctuality, neatness, etc., may be beneficial for
the plodder as well as for the brilliant student.
4. Summer picnics and annual sports day programmes, where several
schools gather, may prove a good move, as well as essay contests among
several schools.
5. " The Preservation of our Mother Tongue" is still a vital subject.
6. Where school districts are hard up, the W. I. branch might give assistance
with magazines, books or chemicals, all selected by the teacher.
7. Travelling libraries may be obtained for the good of the community.
8. All Institute members should attend the school meetings in order to
have first hand information as to the district's affairs, and more women should
be school trustees.
9. A year with part of the programme each month from our Canadian
authors will be both interesting and beneficial.
10. " Economy in Education" would be a good topic of study.
The outlines of previous years are still of value, and may be kept for
reference.
I shall appreciate suggestions as to the improvement of this department,
and be very glad to receive the papers that are given at your Institute meetings.
I shall be glad to assist in any way I can.
( MRS. E. J.) M A R G A R E T C. B E L L .
Convener.
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| Title | 1932 Convention Report |
| Subject | AWI Conventions |
| Description | AWI Convention Repot - 1932 |
| Language | en |
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| Type | text |
| Source | Alberta Women's Institutes |
| Identifier | awi0811084 |
| Date | 1932 |
| Collection | Alberta Women's Institutes - Collective Memory |
| Repository | AU Digital Library |
| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
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| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
| Transcript | 12 A L B E R T A WOMEN'S INSTITUTES OUTLINE Standing Committee on Education and Better Schools, 1932- 33. A. 1. For mothers of pre- school age. it is of greatest importance that the child learn to ' be dependable and honorable, loving and kind, thoughtful and courteous, all of which can be taught through the simplest methods in the home life. Good stories, sweet songs and interesting games are of the greatest help in these years. If mothers can enjoy their little children, and the hours spent with them, the result is beyond estimate. 2. The memorizing of song and verse is a wonderful habit which mothers can easily foster in the little children. B. In the ' teen age, the reading of our youth is of the greatest importance. " Let me know what a man reads and I know the man," is a saying quite as applicable to this case. The minds of the youth may be strengthened, or they may be blighted, by the choice of reading material. Watch and supervise the reading matter of the school age child. C. There are many lines of study for us this year: 1. The Rural High School should take up some time and consideration in our meetings. 2. The branches might consider themselves as the teachers' helpers, to advise with her and carry out her suggestions, if possible, but never to dictate to her. 3. Prizes for progress, punctuality, neatness, etc., may be beneficial for the plodder as well as for the brilliant student. 4. Summer picnics and annual sports day programmes, where several schools gather, may prove a good move, as well as essay contests among several schools. 5. " The Preservation of our Mother Tongue" is still a vital subject. 6. Where school districts are hard up, the W. I. branch might give assistance with magazines, books or chemicals, all selected by the teacher. 7. Travelling libraries may be obtained for the good of the community. 8. All Institute members should attend the school meetings in order to have first hand information as to the district's affairs, and more women should be school trustees. 9. A year with part of the programme each month from our Canadian authors will be both interesting and beneficial. 10. " Economy in Education" would be a good topic of study. The outlines of previous years are still of value, and may be kept for reference. I shall appreciate suggestions as to the improvement of this department, and be very glad to receive the papers that are given at your Institute meetings. I shall be glad to assist in any way I can. ( MRS. E. J.) M A R G A R E T C. B E L L . Convener. |
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