EDUCATION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 19141, 6 October 1925, Page 7

EDUCATION.

Sir,—May I quote from a chapter in a book called, " Rhythm, Music and Education," by Emile Jaqms-Dalcroze, lam sure " Disgruntled Schoolmaster" would find much to enjoy in parts of the book and to agree with his own sound views on education. In Chapter YIII we read- - " School is a preparation for life., in other words, {.lie child, on leaving school, should be ill a position not only to fulfill the divers obligations of social life, but also to -exercise his will in his practical affairs, according to his particnlar temperament and without impinging on the rights of others. Ai;d the training at school of bis brain, body, will and sensibility, should be undertaken simultaneously; no one of these four indispensable factors being neglected in favour of another." . . . " What is the us? of brain without will? And again, must oat' brain aad will combined Remain ineffectual, so long as they are no; regulated, conrrolled aad harmonised by moral sensibility?" . . . " Our wholfl Uvea depend upon habits. ■Our misfortunes arise' from' bad,, as oar joys from good ones. The mere rectification by an effort of will of some habitual tendency, however insignificant, will serve to give us the self-confidence necessary for undertakings of ' far greater scope. Who can achieve the little, can achieve the great!" . • ■ A gc.gae should be at one® T r y^ufl P te physiologist, and artist. The conj>le _ dtLn should leave iff " AtK SV&aS subjects art down m wie JRirrTKst- !