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EDUCATION

Note.—Courses are offered in the principal phases of the NEW VIRGINIA CURRICULUM
for every grade of teacher in the public schools and for principals and supervisors.
An especial effort has been made to make this work as practical as possible so that each
teacher may learn how to use the New Virginia Course of Study. In order to help students
to find courses to meet particular needs, the following summary of courses dealing
with the New Virginia Curriculum is made:

• For Primary teachers (Grades 1 to 4, inclusive) Education sB3-Ia, sB3-IIa, sB3-III,
  sB4-IIb, sB4-IIc, sC7-I, sC7-IIa, sC7-IIb.

• For Grammar Grade teachers (Grades 5 to 7, inclusive) Education sB3-Ib, sB3-IIb,
  sB4-IIb, sC7-I, sC7-IIa, sC7-IIb.

• For High School teachers: Education sB7-II, sB8-I, sB8-III, sB9-IIIa, b, c, and d,
  sB10-Ia, b, c. d, sC4-II.

• For Principals and Supervisors of Elementary Schools: Education sB3-Ia and b,
  sB3-IIa and b, sB3-III, sC7-I, sC7-IIa, sC7-IIb.

• For Principals and Supervisors of High Schools: Education sB7-I, sB9-IIIa, b, c, and
  d, sC4-II.

• For Graduate students desiring graduate credit for work in the New Curriculum: Education
  sC2-III, sC3-II, sC3-III, sC4-II, sC4-III, sC7-I, sC7-IIa, sC7-IIb.

During the second term of the Summer Quarter, there will be held at the University,
an Educational Conference in cooperation with the State Board of Education.

A conference on Parent-Teacher organization and activities for lay workers will be
held during the first term.

Education sB1-I: History and Philosophy of Education: First Term.
9:30; P. H. 5. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Zehmer.

A study of the chief educational ideals of mankind prior to the Christian Era. An
attempt is made to relate these educational ideals to their social and historical conditions
and to present them as the expression of corresponding philosophies of life.

Education sB1-II: History and Philosophy of Education in Modern
Times: First Term. 10:30; P. H. 5. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Zehmer.

Education sB1-III: Public Education in the United States: Both Terms.
11:30; P. H. 5. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Kiracofe.

Education sB2-II: Educational Psychology: First Term. 10:30; P. H.
B. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Ferguson.

A course in General or Educational Psychology prerequisite.

The laws and principles of learning.

Education sB2-III: Principles of Learning and Teaching for the Grades:
Second Term. 10:30; M. H. 8. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Barrett.

A course in General or Educational Psychology prerequisite.

A brief introductory study of modern trends in elementary teaching.

Education sB3-Ia: The Principles and Philosophy of the New Virginia
Curriculum, for Primary Grade Teachers (Grades 1 to 4, inclusive), Principals,
and Supervisors: Both Terms. 10:30; Washington Hall. Credit, 1 session-hour.

First Term, Miss McLester. Second Term, Mr. Acker.

The basic principles and philosophy underlying the construction of the revised curriculum
for Virginia will be presented. An effort will be made to interpret these principles
in the light of those problems which the teacher faces in changing from the "old" to the
"new" school. Such practical questions will be discussed as: How may one integrate
subject matter and at the same time maintain a standard of efficiency on the part of
children? What is the function of the teacher in the new school? What type of social
control, or discipline, should be exercised in the class room?

The members of the class will be asked to submit problems they face in their own
situations and these will be considered.

In the second term, the work of this class will include grades 1 to 7, inclusive.

Education sB3-Ib: The Principles and Philosophy of the New Virginia
Curriculum, for Teachers (Grades 5 to 7, inclusive), Principals, and
Supervisors: First Term. 10:30; M. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Henderson.

The basic principles and philosophy underlying the construction of the revised curriculum
for Virginia will be presented.

In the second term this class will be combined with Ed. sB3-Ia.

Education sB3-IIa: Laboratory Course in Curriculum Construction, for
Primary Teachers (Grades 1 to 4, inclusive), Principals, and Supervisors:
First Term. 11:30 to 1:30; Washington Hall. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss McLester and Assistant.

This course applies the concepts and principles of Education sB3-Ia to materials and
procedures. The members of this group will initiate, develop, evaluate and record a series
of units which are in line with the centers of interest of children of the first four grades.
Along with the actual development of these units, the discussion of such problems as the
following will be taken up: How may the conventional school room be adapted to the new
way of teaching? Where and how can materials be obtained? How can children be
grouped when carrying on activities?

No auditors will be allowed to register for this course.

Education sB3-IIb: Laboratory Course in Curriculum Construction, for
Teachers (Grades 5 to 7, inclusive), Principals, and Supervisors: First Term.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Scrivener and Assistant, under direction of Miss Henderson.

This course applies the concepts and principles of Education sB3-Ib to materials and
procedures. It is planned to give practice in the use of the revised course of study.
Groups will be organized to meet the needs of the students enrolled. All groups will deal
with the unit of work phase of instruction but certain subject matter activities will receive
the major emphasis in different groups. The groups, showing the major emphasis
of each, are listed below. Students when registering for this course must indicate the
section and group desired.

No auditors will be allowed to register for this course.

This course is given in two sections: 9:30 to 11:30; and 2:30 to 4:30; M.
H. Library.

These sections are divided into groups as follows:

Group 1. Laboratory Course in Curriculum Construction with Emphasis
on Language Arts Activities.

Miss Henderson and Miss Scrivener and Assistant.

Group 2. Laboratory Course in Curriculum Construction with Emphasis
on Social Studies Activities.

Miss Henderson and Miss Scrivener and Assistant.

Group 3. Laboratory Course in Curriculum Construction with Emphasis
on Mathematics Activities.

Miss Henderson and Miss Scrivener and Assistant.

Group 4. Laboratory Course in Curriculum Construction with Emphasis
on Fine Arts Activities.

Miss Henderson and Miss Scrivener and Assistant.

Group 5. Laboratory Course in Curriculum Construction with Emphasis
on Science Activities.

Miss Henderson and Miss Scrivener and Assistant.

Education sB3-III: An Observation Class for Primary Teachers and
Elementary Supervisors: First Term. 8:30 to 10:30; Washington Hall.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss McLester and Assistant.

The teaching procedures in this class will put into practice the principles and philosophy
of the revised Virginia Curriculum. The function of the teacher as a leader or
director of learning will be demonstrated in a series of worthwhile activities engaged in
by the children. Special emphasis will be placed upon (1) the integration of subject matter,
(2) methods of assuring consistent progress in the tools of learning and other special
abilities as outlined by the course of study, and (3) means of securing desirable types
of controlled freedom in the classroom.

Special emphasis will be given to the teaching of reading.

No auditors will be allowed to register for this course.

Education sB4-I: Elementary School Administration: Second Term.
8:30; P. H. 3. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Kiracofe.

Organization of the elementary school. Schedule making, time allotments, records and
reports, classification of pupils, marking, etc.

Education sB4-IIa: Measurement in Elementary Education: First
Term. 10:30; P. H. 4. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Acker.

A study will be made of the instruments of measurement now available, their uses
and limitations. Emphasis will be placed upon the statistics involved and upon the construction
of objective examinations.

Education sB4-IIb: Natural Science in the Elementary School: First
Term. 8:30; P. H. B. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Hayes.

This course will deal with the natural science materials and methods in relation to
the new Virginia elementary course of study. Special emphasis will be placed upon nature
study materials. Students are requested to bring field or opera glasses if convenient.

Education sB4-IIc: Child Literature in the Primary Grades: Second
Term. 9:30; M. H. 8. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Barrett.

In this course a study is made of literature appropriate for the primary grades in the
elementary schools with discussions of the principles underlying the selection and presentation
of literature best fitted to the new Virginia elementary curriculum.

Education sB5-I: School Administration: First Term. 9:30; P. H. 3.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Kiracofe.

For superintendents, principals and teachers. Will consider temporary tendencies and
problems in school organization and administration in state, city, and county; duties and
powers of central and local educational authorities with special reference to conditions in
Virginia and the South.

Education sB5-II: School Administration: First Term. 10:30; P. H. 3.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Kiracofe.

City school systems.

Education sB5-III: Public School Administration: First Term. 8:30;
P. H. 3. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Bennett.

County school systems. A detailed study will be made of county school systems with
special emphasis upon county school organization and administration in Virginia.

Education sB7-I: High School Administration: Both Terms. 8:30; P.
H. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

First Term, Mr. Lyseth. Second Term, Mr. Sulfridge.

The place of the secondary school; the development of the American high school, the
secondary school pupil; the relation of the secondary school to the elementary school; the
relation of the secondary school to higher education; the external organization and administration
of the secondary school; the internal organization and administration of the secondary
school; the high school staff and staff problems; the organization and administration
of instruction; the administration of pupil progress; the administration of the high school
curriculum with particular reference to the state high school program.

Textbooks: Cox and Langfitt: High School Administration and Supervision.

Education sB7-II: Curriculum of the High School: Both Terms. 12:30;
P. H. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

First Term, Mr. Swindler. Second Term, Mr. Alvey.

The principles and philosophy of the new High School Curriculum for
Virginia.

The nature and purpose of high school curriculum; the program of studies of secondary
education; the means and materials of secondary education; the place of the academic subjects;
the making of the high school curriculum; curriculum revision and curriculum adjustment;
research in curriculum making; interpretation of the Virginia high school program.

Education sB7-III: High School Instruction: Both Terms. 9:30; P. H.
8. Credit, 1 session-hour.

First Term, Mr. Lankford. Second Term, Mr. Alvey.

The outcome of teaching; the nature of learning and the nature of teaching; the relation
between individual and group instruction; providing and directing learning activities;
training pupils to study; plans for individualizing instruction; the unit method of teaching;
measuring the results of teaching.

Education sB8-I: Social Principles of Secondary Education: First Term.
11:30; P. H. 3. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Swindler.

Recent social trends with special emphasis on the centers of interest employed
in the scope of the new curriculum for Virginia secondary schools.

Principles of sociology that most concern various types of secondary education as determined
by the needs of dynamic society, modern economic life, and present-day culture.
The application of these principles to the program of the modern high school.

Education sB8-III: High School Guidance: Second Term. 11:30; P.
H. 3. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Alvey.

This course is intended for high school principals, teachers, supervisors, superintendents
and others interested in understanding the guidance movement and in the possibility
of applying its principles to their own work.

Textbooks: Jones: Principles of Guidance, Revised Edition.

Education sB9-I: The Co-Curriculum: First Term. 12:30; P. H. 5.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Graham.

In developing the guiding principles of pupil participation in the extra-curricular life
of the school, the following activities are considered: home room and class organization,
student council; school clubs, the assembly, commencement, the school activities period;
study halls and pupil participation in their government, athletic association, inter- and
in ra-school games and contests; school publications—newspaper, magazine, annual, handbook;
dramatics, debating, excursions, fraternities and sororities, the National Honor Society
and other honor societies, school and athletic insignia; everyday school manners, school
and class parties and dances; school camps and camping, welcoming and orienting new
pupils; extra-curricular finances, the school bank, such supplementary school agencies as
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Junior Red
Cross; the adviser of boys, the adviser of girls; a point system for directing and limiting
pupil activity, a record card for pupil activity.

Education sB9-II: Measurement in Secondary Education: Second Term.
10:30; P. H. 8. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Lankford.

This course includes: First, the construction of classroom tests and tests for school-wide
testing programs; second, the interpretation and use of the results of teacher-made
tests for instructional purposes. Some time will be given to work with results of tests
that have already been given to high school pupils.

Education sB9-IIIa: The New Curriculum in High School English:
First Term. 12:30; P. H. 8. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Meade.

This course concerns the new curriculum of the Virginia high schools with reference to
Language Arts.

Education sB9-IIIb: The New Curriculum in High School Mathematics:
First Term. 12:30; P. H. 3. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Lankford.

This course concerns the new curriculum of the Virginia high schools with reference to
Mathematics.

Education sB9-IIIc: The New Curriculum in High School Social
Science: First Term. 8:30; P. H. 4. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Swindler.

This course concerns the new curriculum of the Virginia high schools with reference to
Social Science.

Education sB9-IIId: The New Curriculum in High School Natural
Science: First Term. 10:30; P. H. 8. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Lankford.

This course concerns the new curriculum of the Virginia high schools with reference to
Natural Science.

Education sB10-Ia: The Teaching of High School English: Second
Term. 10:30; P. H. 3. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Meade.

This course deals with the selection and the organization of curriculum materials,
methods of teaching and available means for measuring the results of teaching in the field
of high school English. The English course of study of the Virginia curriculum is given
and evaluated.

Education sB10-Ib: The Teaching of High School Mathematics: Second
Term. 9:30. P. H. 3. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Lankford.

This course presupposes a knowledge of elementary algebra and geometry, it seeks to
establish principles for the selection and organization of curriculum material for high
school algebra and geometry, and aims to present the best modern practice in the teaching
of high school mathematics. An evaluation is given of the mathematics course of study
of the Virginia curriculum.

Education sB10-Ic: The Teaching of High School Social Science: Second
Term. 11:30; P. H. 8. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Swindler.

The place of social science in the high school program of studies. The principles for
the selection of curriculum materials, the curriculum of the social sciences, modern methods
of teaching, measuring the results of instruction in the social sciences. An evaluation is
given of the course of study in the social sciences of the Virginia curriculum.

Education sB10-Id: The Teaching of High School Natural Science:
Second Term. 12:30; P. H. 8. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Lankford.

This course deals with the place of the natural sciences in the high school program of
studies, the principles for the selection of curriculum materials, modern methods of teaching,
and measuring the results of instruction. Special attention is given to General Science.
The science course of study of the Virginia curriculum is given and evaluated.

Education sB12-I: Hygiene and Sanitation: First Term. 8:30; P. H.
5. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mrs. Spicer.

This course deals with practical application to local conditions of the hygiene of posture,
nutrition, ventilation, nose and throat, ears, eyes, nervous system, and sleep, and the
prevention of contagious diseases. Assigned readings will be made and written reports
required. Text-books: the Bulletins of the Virginia Board of Health, and Hygiene of the
School Child, Terman and Almack.

Education sB12-II: Sex Character Education: Second Term. 12:30; P.
H. 5. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Kiracofe.

This course aims to present and study in a scientific manner the problems of human
life which relate to sex and reproduction. Emphasis will be put on character development
and teaching methods for the elementary and secondary schools.

This course is also open to parents who are interested in study in this field. Certificate
and renewal credit will be given.

Mental Hygiene: See Medical Sciences, page 76.

Education sC2-I: Educational Surveys: Both Terms. 10:30; P. H. 7.
Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Manahan.

For graduate students only. Education sB5 prerequisite.

Study of school surveys—state, city and county. Will consider the organization, aims,
scope, methods, limitations and possibilities of school surveys. A detailed study of select
and special problems in school administration will be made.

Education sC2-II: Problems in School Administration: Both Terms.
12:30; P. H. 7. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Jarman.

Open only to graduate students with credits for Education sC2-I. A detailed study of
the problems of public school finance, including budget making, unit costs, etc.

Education sC2-III: Seminar in School Administration: Second Term.
8:30; P. H. 7. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Jarman.

Open only to graduate students with credit for Education sC2-I or sC3-I.

Education sC3-I: Standard Tests in Elementary School Subjects: Both
Terms. 9:30; P. H. 7. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Manahan.

Education sB5 prerequisite.

Problems in the derivation, standardization, application and interpretation of results of
standard tests.

Education sC3-III: Seminar in School Administration: First Term.
8:30; P. H. 7. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Jarman.

Open only to students having credit for Education sC3-I. A course designed to offer
students in school administration an opportunity for constructive research in devising standards
that may be applied in appraising various phases of the public school program.
Among the problems to be considered will be the evaluation of outcomes of instruction
under the new curriculum.

Education sC4-I: Problems of Secondary Education—Problems of High
School Administration: Both Terms, 9:30; P. H. 2. Fee, $5.00.

First Term, Mr. Noffsinger. Second Term, Mr. Smithey.

For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.

The characteristics of a good high school; advantages and disadvantages of homogeneous
grouping; individualizing learning aactivities; assistance to pupils in selecting subjects
best suited to them; efficiency of instruction in relation to size of high school classes;
the departmental organization of the high school; the distribution of time of the principal;
high school and college relations; teaching combinations; the high school library.

Education sC4-II: Problems of Secondary Education—Problems of the
High School Curriculum: Both Terms. 11:30; P. H. 2. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Noffsinger.

For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.

This course requires the application of suitable technique of objective analysis to a determination
of (1) the recognized problems of high school curriculum, followed by (2) a
treatment in order of the problems so determined. Problems of interest to supervisors,
principals and teachers are considered.

In this course arrangements will be made for those principals and teachers working in
the Virginia High School Curriculum Program to pursue studies consonant with this work.

Education sC4-III: Problems of Secondary Education—Problems of the
High School Teacher: First Term. 8:30; P. H. 8. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Lyseth.

For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.

This course is concerned with the special problems of the high school teacher.

Education sC5-II: Problems of Secondary Education—Problems of
High School Supervision: Both Terms. 10:30; P. H. 2. Fee, $5.00.

First Term, Mr. Lyseth. Second Term, Mr. Smithey.

For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.

The major aims and purposes of high school supervision; principles and elements of
an effective supervisory program; improving subject matter and method; rating teachers;
measuring the outcome of instruction; providing material aids to teaching; organization
of the school to promote instructional efficiency; the organization, supervision and evaluation
of a supervisory program.

Education sC5-III: Problems of High School Guidance: Second Term.
12:30; P. H. 3. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Noffsinger.

For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.

This course is designed for principals and teachers interested in the problems of high
school guidance and will treat such topics as informing students concerning opportunities,
securing information concerning students, of guiding students in their study and organizing
guidance service.

Seminar in Secondary Education: Both Terms. 8:30; Dr. Smithey's
office.

Mr. Smithey.

This course is intended for graduate students majoring in secondary education and is
concerned with problems suitable for theses.

Education sC6-I: Statistical Method in Education and Psychology: First
Term. 9:30; P. H. B. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Geldard.

A course in General or Educational Psychology prerequisite.

The elements of statistical method, with special reference to educational and psychological
problems.

Education sC7-I: Problems in Elementary Education—A Survey of Research
Studies Relating to Instruction in the Fundamental Subjects: First
Term. 11:30; P. H. 4. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Acker.

For graduate students only. Education B4, or equivalent, prerequisite.

Education sC7-IIa: Problems in Elementary School Supervision: Both
Terms. 9:30; P. H. 4. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Acker.

For graduate students only. Education B4, or equivalent, prerequisite.

Typical problems of elementary school supervision involving a consideration of underlying
principles, functions and the planning of supervision. Special attention will be
given to supervisory problems related to the New Virginia Curriculum.

Education sC7-IIb: Problems in Elementary School Supervision: First
Term. 11:30; M. H. 11. Fee, $5.00.

Miss Henderson.

For graduate students only. Education B4 or equivalent prerequisite.

Typical problems of elementary school supervision with special attention to those
related to the Virginia Curriculum Program. Individual programs of supervision will be
planned.

Education sC7-III: Problems in Elementary Education: Second Term.
11:30; P. H. 4. Fee, $5.00.

Mr. Acker.

For graduate students only. Education B4, or equivalent, prerequisite.

Problems of the classroom teacher.

Child Psychology: See Psychology sC3-III, page 87.

Education s102: Institute for Doctors' Helpers: July 29-August 2, inclusive.
New Medical Building.

Mrs. Emily W. Bennett, R. N.

An intensive course in Home Nursing, Maternity and Infant Care, Personal Hygiene
and Community Health, conducted by the State Department of Health. Each day's session
will consist of five hours divided into three periods, two hours for demonstration in Home
Nursing, two hours for Maternity and Infant Care, and one for Personal Hygiene and
Community Health.

The aim of this course is to give women an opportunity to learn simple nursing care
which will aid them in looking after their own families, in assisting a doctor, or in giving
service outside of their homes where the highest trained skill is unattainable or not absolutely
necessary.

Listed below are classes for teachers in special subjects:

• Commercial Education, see page 52.

• English, see page 64.

• Industrial and Fine Arts, see page 70.

• Library Science, see page 72.

• Music, see page 80.

• Physical Education, see page 83.