1956-1957 Academic Catalog

Cedarville College 305 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE A study of the characteristics, development, and psycho– logical problems of teen-age youth relative to their successful adaptation to secondary school activities. Three hours credit .. 310 SPECIAL METHODS Methods of teaching in the student's majoI· area. Taught by the professors of the various departments. Three hours credit ... 341 PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING A study of the various methods, techniques, and materials which are most effective in directed learning on the secondary school level. Three hours credit. 362 HISTORY AND PHll,OSOPHY OF EDUCATION A study of the place of education in various civilizations and. of the historical development of educational thought, organi,:a– ttons, objectives, curricul11ms and methods with special refer-· ence to a better understanding of modern educational problems and practices. Three hours credit. 402 THE TEACHER AND SCHOOL ORGANIZATION Since the teacher must function as an integral part of the– complex organization through which the public schools are operated, it is necessary that he understand his relationships with all of those persons that go to make up the school. Such is the emphasis of the course. Three hours credit. 422 EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION A study of the functions of measurement and evaluation, ·including methods of securing evidences in regard to education– al and intellectual status and growth of pupils. Three hours credit. 460 STUDENT TEACHING AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL Observation and teaching of high school classes under in– tensive supervision. Weekly seminar and individual confer– ences are a required part of the course. Five hou1·s credit. 48 • •