Criticism of Present System of Lecturing at Grand Canyon – By E. D. McKee:
Advantages:
A. Yavapai
- First hand information. Subjects “in situ”
- Hand specimens easily used.
- Considerable informality
- . Favorable natural setting and “atmosphere”
B. Camp Fire – South Rim
- Reaches a large part of park visitors, especially auto travelers.
- Favorable natural setting and “atmosphere”
C. Hotel – North Rim
- Reaches a majority of tourists, both car and hotel.
- Assistance from hotel employees and manager helps materially.
- Opportunities for slides and other visual education.
Disadvantages:
A. Yavapai
- Sometimes unfavorable weather conditions
- Distance from centers of population
- Occasional interference by museum visitors not interested.
B. Camp Fire – South Rim
- Few opportunities for first-hand or visual education.
- Bad weather conditions sometimes
- Uncomfortable seating arrangement
C. Hotel – North Rim
- Away from first-hand information
- Very little informality – not even questions following.
Changes:
I am not prepared to definitely state or determine at present, though this problem will be carefully worked out before spring.
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