1947-1948 Academic Catalog
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES 81 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 features of our present-day practices which are most charac– teristically American. Designed for elementary teachers. Three hours credit, first semester. 18. Music Education (Public School Music 111) 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. 19. Practical Art This course includes woodwork, metalwork, weaving, carving, 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 professional subject matter course surveying health habits and conditions for efficiency of pupils. Methods and devices are sug– gested 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 related to the ele– mentary 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 fifteen weeks, in two different situations, one hour daily. Weekly conferences with super– visor and critic teacher. Five hours credit. 24. Child Psychology This course will present the elements of child nature, individual 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 adjustment. Special kindergarten-primary programs studied. Two hours, one semester.
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