For Undergraduates.
Education B1: 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 analyzed 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. (B. A. or B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Place and hours to be arranged. Professor Heck.
Education B2: 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. (B. A. or
B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Place and hours to be arranged.
Students may enter this course at the beginning of the second term,
and will receive full credit for the course on completing the work
of the first term during some subsequent session. Professor
Heck.
Education B3: Secondary Education.—This course is intended
primarily for students who expect to teach, or occupy some administrative
position in high school or general educational work. It embraces
a study of the Secondary School,—its historical development
and present tendencies, its place and function in organized society,
the current conception of Secondary Education and its relation to
higher education, its curriculum,—based on a general survey of present
educational theory and practice, the high school plant, buildings
and equipment, the organization and administration of state high
school systems. Instruction will be given by reading of texts, lectures,
discussions and study of reports. In connection with this
course a series of conferences on high school problems in Virginia
will be conducted, and Observation Visits will be made to the Charlottesville
High School—and possibly others. (B. A. or B. S. credit,
3 session-hours. Monday and Wednesday, 10-11, Tuesday, 9-10. Other
hours and days may be arranged to suit the class. Professor Maphis.
