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Show OLD METHODS TUB BEST. Work of TdplU In PuMIe K.hool Cnder Two Byname l'mpil. Krom the New York livening roat: In the opinion of Professor Itlchard (A Schledt of Franklin and Marshall college, col-lege, nothing has been gained, but something lost. In the abandonment ot the old methods In public schools of alternate atudy and recitation periods, and of a brief recraa during each achool aeslon. This view was expressed In a paper read lefore a meeting In Lan-caider. Lan-caider. Pa., of tho Associated Health Authorities. Tho paper waa scientific and deaerlbed psychological experiments experi-ments undertaken by Professor Schledt nnd others to determine tho fatigue of pupils under different conditions. condi-tions. Passing the experiments, and coming to the professor's conclusions, It appesred that under the Herbartlan method of Instruction, which provides for alternate recitation and study periods, pe-riods, and does away with home work, the power of mental endurance exhibited exhib-ited by tho children waa practically without limit when the atmospheric conditions were favorable. In the result re-sult the depressing or elevating Influ-nee Influ-nee of the atmosphere had an Impor tant bearing. A partial remedy la the acaalon recess, affording opportunity for physical exercises In the open air and for a complelo change In the atmosphere at-mosphere of the schoolroom. This Is the more Important, Professor 8chledt aays, as In this region the days with unfavorable atmospheric conditions aro In the majority. |