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CURRY MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.
Professor Heck.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination or its equivalent. Students who have not
had the equivalent of the first year's work of the College are advised not
to undertake the work of the School.
Course 1B: Development of Educational Ideals.—Studied as
phases of social evolution. Special attention is given to the systems of
education in Greece and Rome; in Europe during the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance, and the Reformation; in modern Germany, France, England,
and America. These systems are analysed as revealing epochal and national
ideals, the writings of individuals being studied for their contribution
to, and interpretation of, these systems. Histories and original sources
are used as texts, supplemented by parallel reading. Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday, 12 to 1: Alumni Hall, East Range.
Course 2B: Sociological Phases of Education.—A study of society
in its relation to individual development. Attention is given to the
evolution of family life, the increasing value of childhood, the educational
demands of political, industrial, and religious systems, the growth of
ethical ideals and scientific knowledge. A special study is made of social
control and of individual opportunity in their influence upon development.
Texts and parallel reading. Hours to be arranged: Alumni Hall, East
Range.
Course 3C: Principles of Education.—A summary of present
educational theory and practice. After an introductory consideration of
the method and material of educational study, the aim of education is
defined and illustrated at length. Theories of organic evolution are outlined
and discussed in their influence upon theories of education. The
psychology, curricula, and general method. The texts are supplemented
by parallel reading. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 to 11: Alumni
Hall, East Range.
Course 4C: School Administration.—A seminar study of national,
state, and city school systems; public finance and education; school buildings
and equipment; the supervision and employment of teachers; the relations
between school, home, and society. The educational systems and
policies of the Southern States are considered in detail. Texts are read
rapidly, the main emphasis being put upon parallel reading and original
investigation. Hours to be arranged: Alumni Hall, East Range.
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