1949-1950 Academic Catalog

332 Elementary School Management The study of classroom organization and management with special at­ tention given to the relationship of “discipline* to interest, organization of materials and a program, professional techniques, relationship to pupils, colleagues, superiors, parents and community. Two hours credit. 341 Activity Program Demonstration, and practice given in the activity program as advocated by leaders in modern elementary education. Two hours credit. 342 Principles of Education The individual-social principles of the philosophy of life and education are considered, together with the problems, aims, and objectives of the elementary and secondary school. Three hours credit. 351 Arithmetic Acontent course designed to make the student proficient in the fundamental processes and their applications as related to the elementary grades. At­ tention is given to the history of arithmetic. Teaching methods are discus­ sed as problems arise. Three hours credit. 352 Social Studies Methods (Content Methods) Effective means of teaching history, geography, science and community life in the light of modern principles are studied. Three hours credit. 362 History of education A study of the development of the American school system, with its European background. Three hours credit. 371 Methods Methods of teaching high school subjects are taught by the professors of the departments wherein they belong. Two hours credit. 400 Student Teaching Required for State School Certificate. Five hours credit are given for teaching one hour a day for fifteen weeks. Five hours credit. 401 Methods and Materials in Public School Art Opportunity is given to evaluate and become efficient in the different Art media used in the elementary grades. Two hours credit. 402 Class Management A discussion of management factors which must be met by teacher in the classroom. Two hours credit. 411 Design A course for beginners planned to develop creative power andunderstand­ ing of design as a factor in art expression. Through the use of materials and media varied approaches to creative experience are employed, developing artistic judgement. Two hours credit. 422 Tests and Measurements A study of intelligence tests, standardized tests, and the new-type subject- matter test, with the meaning and application of statistical methods. Two hours credit. 33