About 320 teachers attended the Institute for five weeks, This was entirely a new experiment in educa tion so far as Kiangsi is coneerned and according to reports it has produced exceedingly satisfying results. The programme consisted of a series of lectures, both general and technical in nature, delivered by prominent educators and leading specialists throughout the country. The purpose of the Institute is threefold, namely, (1) To serve as a sort of retreat for the teachers, (2) To give the teachers a fresh outlook upon their profession and (3) To increase the teachers' professional efficiency.
"The results have given us so much satisfaction and encouragement that we are seriously planning to make it into a permanent institution with its headquarters in Kuling. Thus that beautiful mountain, the mountain of Kuling, will not only be a pleasant summer resort beneficial to a few, but also a cultural centre and a centre of learning whose influence will be a blessing to and the world at large," said Mr. Chen.
During his stay in the city, Mr. Chen spent half a day at Shangh College. Dr. Herman C. E. Liu, a schoolmate of Mr. Chen, entertained the Commissioner at a dinner at his home, following which the visitor, accompanied by Dr. Liv, inspected the several main buildings of the College. Mr. Chen said that he was greatly impressed with the beauty and the spaciousness of Shanghai College campus.
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