1938-1939 Academic Catalog

COURSES OF STUDY 47 8. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MANAGE1MENT The study of classroom organization and management with special attention given to the relationship of ''discipline" to interest, organization of materials and a program, pro– f~ssional 1ethics, relations~ip to pupils, colleagues, supe– riors, parents and community. Two hours, one semester. 9. ACTIVITY PROGRAM Demonstration and practice given in the activity pr ogram as advocated by leaders in modern elementary education. Two hours, one semester. 10. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (Elementary) The psychology of learning and individual differences ap– plied to teaching the elementary school subjects. Thre~ hours a week, second semester. 11-12. OHILDREN'S LITERATURE A study, from the literary and educational point of view, of the best literature for elementary school children, folk literature, fiction, poetry. Emphasis on development of standards for selecting materials. Three hours, through- out the year. 13. STORIES AND STORY TELLING The technique of story telling studied, how to select and adapt stories to the elementary grades. Expression and voice work carried on individually. Actual practice given in telling stories to children. Three hours, one semester. 14. PRINCIPLES OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION A study of the aims and objectives of elementary education, the psychological and biological bases for present practices as to subject matter and methodology. Three hours, second semester. 15. INTRODUCTION To· EDUCATION A guidance course designed to assist students in choosing their teaching fields, and the qualifications of personality and scholarship necessary for success. Two hours a week, second semester. 16. REMEDIAL READING Detailed study of remedial methods and tests in elementary reading with special attention given to methods advocated by recognized authorities. Actual practice given in doing remedial work with children. Three hours, one semester.