1949-1950 Academic Catalog

201 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 emphasis on organization and presentation of lessons. Two hours. 202 Reading Methods The technique of teaching reading in the elementary grades. Different methods evaluated; basic texts examined, vocabularies and tests studies; charts and lesson plans made; demonstrations given. Three hours credit. • 211Psych. Child Psychology (See Psychology 211) 212Psych. Educational Psychology (See Psychology 212) 221 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 studies. Two hours credit. 231P.E. Health Activities (See Physical Education 231) 232P.E. Public School Hygiene (See Physical Education 232) 241 Handwriting The methodology of teaching handwriting in the elementary grades and the improvement of the writing ability are taught in this course. One hour credit. 242 Children’ s Literature A study, from the literary andeducational point of view, of the best litera­ ture for elementary school children,folk literature, fiction, poetry. Empha­ sis on development of standards for selecting materials. Three hours credit. 301 Language Methods Demonstrations given and studies made of how to present and teach oral and written composition, spelling and writing in the elementary grades. Two hours credit. 302 Graphic Expression Free hand drawing and sketching planned to develop individual technique. Two hours credit. 311M Introduction to Music (See Music 311) 321 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 credit. 331M Music Literature and Appreciation (See Music 311) 322M Music Education (See Music 322) 32