1946-1947 Academic Catalog

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES 29 9. Ac'tivity 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. 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 materi– als. 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 !or success. Two hours a week, second semester. 16. Remedial Reading Detailed study of remedial methods and tests in elementary read– ing with special attention given to methods advocated by recognized authorities. Actual practice given in doing remedial work with child– ren. 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 development of those fea t ures of our present-day practices which are most charac– ter istically American. Desii!ned for elementary teachers. Three hours credit , tirst semester. 18. Music Education Development of the skills and methods a teacher needs to work effectively under supervision. Practice in conducting and planning materials for use is provided . Two hours credit, first semester.