thetic understanding of this universal attribute of children. No
better summary of a discussion of the values of research can be found
for our purposes than that by G. W. A. Luckey. It follows.

"In order that teaching may be intelligent and in harmony
with the laws of nature there must be a deeper and clearer
knowledge of human growth and development. The teacher must
know the nature of the individual to be taught and the ends
to be reached in proper nurture. This can not be gained
through the study of books alone, but may come through
properly directed research in the workshop of life."

One of the aims of present day education is "to develop a
man, the best man possible under the conditions; to assist
nature through nurture; to enable the individual to find
himself and to evolve naturally and rapidly to the highest
levels and even to rise above them. According to this
conception ... the initiative must come from within. The aim
of the teacher should be to develop a self-sustaining,
self-directing, altruistic individual keenly alive to the
interests of humanity. Such an ideal is progressive,
scientific, and fits one through studies of yesterday and
today to live the best and truest life tomorrow. To see and
appreciate this ideal, research is necessary."

The last requirement to be considered in this discussion, is a good
foundation in Physics and Chemistry. Biological science is not
entirely separable from physical science, for a majority of life
phenomena, in final analysis can be explained only in terms of
physical science. Physiology has for its very foundation Physics and
Chemistry. Among the newest of the sciences is Biochemistry, the
chemistry of life; and within its limits are some of the most
promising fields of research. No argument is necessary, a knowledge of
physical science is indispensable in the interpretation of life
phenomena, and the understanding of biological processes.

PREPARATION in METHODS

Method is more closely associated with personality and with native
ability than is subject matter. So much more must preparation in this
field be general in nature. It must mainly concern the general
principles of the scientific method. Specific problems and minor
details will have to be worked out in actual practice. The final
method found most satisfactory by any teacher, will be to some extent