1939-1940 Academic Catalog

46 DES RIPTION OF C URSES with music literature, the great composers, and the huma:i. values of music. Two hours credit, first semester. 5. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC A study of notation, sight singing, and ear training. Correct use of the singing voice and a repertory of h1aterial suit– able for school use is emphasized. Two hours credit, second semester. 7. SOCIAL SCIENCE METHODS Modern trends .and objectives through studies of curricula, effective means of teaching history, geography, science, community life in elementary grades. Three hours, one semester. 8. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MANAGEM-mNT The study of classroom organization and management with special attention given to the relationship of "discipline" to inter est, organization of materials and a program, pro– f essional ethics, relationship to pupils, colleagues, sup(;l" riors, parents and community. Two hours, one semester. 9. ACTIVITY PROGRAM Demonstration and practice given in the activity program 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. Three hours a week, second semester. 11. CHILDREN'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, one semester. 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.

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