1939-1940 Academic Catalog

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES 47 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. 17. HISTORY OF EDUCATION A study of the evolution of American educational ideals and practices, with special reference to the origin and develop– ment of those features of our present-day practices which are most characteristically American. Designed for ele– mentary teachers. Three hom·s credit, first semester. 18. MUSIC EDUCATION Development of the skills and methods a teacher needs to work effectively under supervision. Practice in conduct– ing and planning materials for use are provided. Two hours credit, first semester'. 19. PRACTICAL ART This course includes woodwork, metalwork, weaving, carv– ing, and work with plastics. Three hours credit. 20. HEALTH ACTIVITIES Emphasis is placed on organizing material for teaching purposes to develop efficiency of pupils in grades one, two, and three. Three hours credit, one semester. 21. PUBLIC SCHOOL HYGIENE A professionalized subject matter course surveying health habits and conditions for efficiency of pupils. Methods and devices are suggested for use in grades four, five, and six. Three hours credit, one semester. 22. ARITHMETIC A content course designed to make the student proficient in the fundamental processes and their applications as re– lated to the elementary grades. Attention is given to the history of arithmetic. · Teaching methods are discussed as problems arise. Three hours credit, one semester. - 23. STUDENT TEACHING Teaching and observation for a total of twelve weeks, in three different situations. One hour daily with weekly conferences with supervisor and critic teacher. Three hours, first or second semester. 24. CHILD PSYCHOLOGY This course will present the elements of child nature, in– dividual differences, and the significance of early behavior patterns. Three hours, one semester. 25. KINDERGARTEN-PRIMARY PROGRAM Kindergarten-primary technique in dealing with the child at play, eating, sleeping, in emotional stress and in social

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