1943-1944 Academic Catalog

30 DE CRIPTIO OF OUR ES Education Elementary Education: Professors Hostetler, Steele, Hysell, Kling and Foster. 1. Language Methods A methods course for teaching language work and spelling in the elementary grades. Two hours credit, one semester. 2. Reading Methods The technique of teaching silent and audience reading. Vocabu– laries studied, test and texts examined, charts and lesson plans made. Three hours, one semester. 3. Arithmetic Methods A study of the methods of teaching arithmetic in the first six grades, the principles upon which they are based, and the influence of scientific studies upon the course of study and methods. Special em– phasis on organization and presentation of lessons. Two hours, sec• ond semester. 4. Music Literature and Appreciation The aim of this course is to develop an understanding and appre– ciation of music as an art; to acquaint the student with music litera– ture, the great composers, and the human 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 material suitable for school use is emphasized. Two hours credit, second semester. 7. Social Science Methods Modern trends and objectives through studies of curricula, effec– tive means of teaching history, geography, science, community life in elementary grades. Three hours, one semester. 8. Elementary School Management The study of classroom organization and management with special attention given to the relationship of "discipline" to interest, organi– zation of materials and a program, professional ethics, relationship to pupils, colleagues, superiors, 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 applied to teaching the elementary school subjects. Three hours a week, second semester.