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EDUCATION
Education sB2-I. Educational Psychology.—First Term. 10:30; M.
L. 15. Credit, one session-hour. Mr. Fryer.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
Original nature and the principles underlying its development.
Text: Gates, Psychology for students of Education.
Education sB2-II. Principles of Teaching.—Both Terms. 12:30; P.
H. 5. Credit, one session-hour. Miss Barrett.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
The main types of lessons, with the principles underlying them.
Education sB2-III. Mental and Social Adjustment.—First Term. 9:30;
M. L. 2. Credit, one session-hour. Dr. Pruette.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
Psychological aspects of prevention and amelioration of social adjustment.
Education sB5-I. School Administration.—Both Terms. 11:30; P. H.
4. Credit, one session-hour. Mr. West and Acker.
For superintendents, principals and teachers. Will consider contemporary 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.—Second Term. 11:30;
P. H. 7. Credit, one session-hour. Mr. West.
City school systems.
Education sB5-III. (Sec. 1) Standard Tests in Elementary School
Subjects.—Both Terms. 10:30; P. H. B. 4. Credit, one session-hour.
Miss Gregg.
For teachers, without practical teaching experience, interested in learning the
value and uses of standard tests in elementary school subjects.
Education sB5-III. (Sec. 2) Standard Tests in Elementary School
Subjects.—Both Terms. 10:30; P. H. 4. Credit, one session-hour.
Mr. Gilbert.
For experienced teachers and principals interested in learning the value and
uses of standard tests in elementary school subjects.
Education sB7-I. High School Administration.—Both Terms. 11:30;
P. H. 3. Credit, one session-hour. First Term, Mr. Ivy. Second
Term, Mr. Lamport.
Principles and present tendencies of Secondary Education; organization, administration,
and supervision of the modern high school. Text-books.—Uhl: Principles
of Secondary Education; Johnson, High School Administration and Supervision.
Education sB7-II. The Junior High School.—Both Terms. 12:30;
P. H. B. 4. Credit, one session-hour. Mr. Wise.
Origin, aims, organization, program of studies, methods of teaching and control
of the Junior High School. Text-book.—Touton and Struthers: Junior High
School Procedure.
Education sB7-III. Program of Studies of Modern Secondary School.
—Both Terms. 8:30; P. H. 3. Credit, one session-hour. First
Term, Mr. Ivy. Second Term, Mr. Lamport.
The program of studies, subject matter, and types of teaching for various groups
of subjects in the modern high school. Text-books.—Cox: Curriculum Adjustment
in Secondary Schools; Briggs: Curriculum Problems.
Education sB8-I. Social Principles of Secondary Education.—Both
Terms. 8:30; P. H. 2. Credit, one session-hour. Mr. Wise.
Principles of sociology that most concern various types of secondary education
as determined by the needs of dramatic society, modern economic life, and present-day
culture. Text-book.—Smith: An Introduction to Educational Sociology.
Education sB8-II. History of Modern Secondary Education.—Both
Terms. 9:30; P. H. B. 4. Credit, one session-hour. First term,
Mr. Ivy. Second Term, Mr. Lamport.
A brief survey of secondary education beginning with the Renaissance, as an introduction
to the development of American High School. Consideration will be
Particular emphasis will be placed upon the changing character of the High School
during the last century, and the influences responsible for the recent reorganization
of secondary schools. Emphasis will be placed upon the modern secondary school
as a social institution to meet the needs of modern democratic society. For superintendents,
high school principals and teachers.
Education sB8-III. High School Guidance and Supervision.—Both
Terms. 2:30; P. H. 4. Credit, one session-hour. Mr. Wise.
This course is intended for High School Principals and teachers, Supervisors,
Superintendents, and others interested in understanding the guidance movement
and in the possibility of applying its principles to their own work.
Text-books: Proctor: Educational and Vocational Guidance; Barr and Burton:
The Suspension of Instruction.
Education sB9-I. Elementary School Organization and Administration.—First
Term. 8:30; P. H. 4. Mr. Gilbert.
A practical course dealing with the problems of elementary school organization
and administration. Text-book.—Cubberley: The Principal and his School, Parts
I, II, III.
Education sB9-II. The Supervision of Rural Schools.—First Term.
12:30; M. L. 2. Credit, one session-hour. Miss Heyl.
This course consists of lectures and readings on the supervision of rural schools
as distinct from their administration. Methods of supervision and their adaptation
to open country conditions will be considered in detail. Classroom supervision;
circular letters and other printed and mimeographed aids; supervisor's reports;
teacher rating and observation schedules; and the supervisor's plans and programs
are all discussed in connection with the special needs and problems of the rural
teaching situation. A brief survey is made of other agencies and agents engaged
in rural education, and the supervisor's relation to their work.
Education sB9-II. Elementary School Supervision.—Second Term.
9:30; P. H. 4. Credit, one session-hour. Mr. Gilbert.
A practical course dealing with the supervision of instruction in the elementary
school, giving specific attention to school records and reports, classification and reclassification
of pupils, provision for subnormal and gifted pupils, extra school activities,
etc. Text-book.—Cubberley: The Principal and his School, Parts IV, and
V.
Education sB9-III. The Curriculum of the Elementary School.—Both
Terms. 9:30; P. H. 4. Credit, one session-hour. Miss Gregg.
This course deals with the problems of curriculum organization and reorganization
in the elementary school. Special attention will be given to the new Virginia
State course of study.
Education sB10-I. The Teaching of Biology in the High Schools.—
Second Term. 12:30; B. L. 17. Credit, one session-hour. Mr.
Carroll.
A course primarily designed to correlate the college courses in Biology required
of the teacher with the subject as it is necessarily taught in the High Schools.
Text-book.—Peabody and Hunt.
Education sB12-I. Hygiene and Sanitation.—Both Terms. 8:30; M. L.
17. Credit, one session-hour. First Term, Mr. Kindred. Second
Term, Mr. Carroll.
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.—Laws of Health, Winslow and Williamson,
and the Bulletins of the Virginia Board of Health.
Education sB12-II. Sex Character Education.—First Term. 11:30; P.
H. B. 4. Credit, one session-hour. Mr. Kindred.
This course is designed to acquaint teachers with fundamental facts of sex in its
biological, psychological, social, and humanitarian aspects.
Emphasis will be put on the methods of teaching sex information in the different
grades of elementary and secondary schools. This course is also open to parents
will be given.
Education sC2-I. Educational Surveys. — Both Terms. 10:30; P. H.
7. Fee $5.00. First Term, Mr. Manahan, and Mr. West. Second
Term, Mr. Manahan.
For graduate students only.
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.—First Term.
11:30; P. H. 7. Fee $5.00. Mr. Manahan, Mr. West and Mr.
Acker.
Open only to graduate students with credit for Education sC2I.
A detailed study of the problems of public school finance, including budget making,
unit costs, etc.
Education sC2-III. Seminar in School Administration.—Both Terms.
12:30; P. H. 7. Fee $5.00. First Term, Mr. Manahan and Mr.
Gilbert. Second Term, Mr. West.
Open only to graduate students with credit for Education sC2-I and sC2-II.
Education sC3-I. Standard Tests in School Subjects.—Both Terms.
8:30; P. H. 7. Fee $5.00. Mr. Manahan, and Mr. Acker.
Problems in the derivation, standardization, application and interpretation of results
of standard tests.
Education sC3-II. Standard Tests in Elementary School Subjects.—
First Term. 8:30; P. H. 8. Fee $5.00. Mr. Manahan, Mr. Gilbert,
and Mr. Acker.
Open only to graduate students with credit for Education sC2I.
A continuation of the study of problems arising in Education sC3-I. An analysis
will be made of various reports and current educational literature on testing programs.
Each student will be required to organize a program for using standard
tests in his own school preparatory to the work of Education sC3-III.
Education sC3-III. Seminar in School Administration.—Both Terms.
8:30; P. H. 7. Fee $5.00. Mr. Manahan and Mr. Acker.
Open only to students having credit for Education sC3-I and Education sC3-II.
A course designed to offer students in school administration an opportunity for
continued constructive educational research in the application of testing programs
or the derivation and standardization of new tests.
Education sC4-I. Problems of Secondary Education.—Both Terms.
9:30; P. H. 2. Fee $5.00. Mr. Smithey.
For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.
Special problems of reorganization and control of the high school.
Education sC4-III. Problems of Secondary Education.—Both Terms.
11:30; P. H. 8. Fee $5.00. Mr. Windes.
For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.
Curriculum problems.
Education sC5-I. Problems of Secondary Education.—Both Terms.
10:30; P. H. 2. Fee $5.00. Mr. Smithey.
For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.
Problems of the High School teacher.
Education sC5-II. Problems of Secondary Education.—Both Terms.
9:30; P. H. 8. Fee $5.00. Mr. Windes.
For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.
Problems of educational and vocational guidance. Open to school superintendents,
principals, supervisors and advisors.
Education sC5-III. Problems of Secondary Education.—Both Terms.
12:30; P. H. 8. Fee $5.00. Mr. Windes.
For graduate students only. Education sB7 prerequisite.
Problems of high school supervision; problems of the high school supervisor; kinds
of supervision; a program of supervision.
Education sC6-I. Social Psychology.—First Term. 10:30; P. H. 8.
Fee $5.00. Dr. Pruette.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite. The development of
personality and institutionalized behavior.
Text-book.—Allport, Social Psychology.
Education sC6-II. Abnormal Psychology.—First Term. 12:30; P. H.
3. Fee $5.00. Dr. Pruette.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
The psychological problems of mental disease, mental deficiency, and the special
abnormalities of everyday life.
Education sC6-III(a). Psychology of Vocational Guidance.—First
Term. 8:30; M. L. 2. Fee $5.00. Mr. Fryer.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
Education sC6-III(b). Industrial Psychology.—First Term. 11:30;
C. H. 12. Fee $5.00. Mr. Fryer.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
The psychological problems of selection and organized industrial effort.
Education sC7-I. The Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence.—
Second Term. 8:30; P. H. 8. Fee $5.00. Mr. Geissler.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
A genetic study of the mental life of boys and girls, with special emphasis on
their peculiar emotional difficulties and their needs and problems in social and
moral readjustments.
Education sC7-II. The Psychology of Elementary School Subjects.—
Second Term. 11:30; P. H. B. 16. Fee $5.00 Mr. Geissler.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
A study of the mental factors involved in learning the special material and the
acquisition of skill in such subjects as oral and silent reading, handwriting, spelling,
English, and arithmetic.
Education sC7-III. The Psychology of High School Subjects.—Second
Term. 9:30; P. H. B. 16. Fee $5.00. Mr. Geissler.
A course in general or educational psychology prerequisite.
A study of the mental factors involved in teaching and learning the special
materials of such subjects as mathematics, foreign languages, science and history.
Education s30. The Teaching of General Science.—Both Terms.
Lecture: 10:30 to 11:30, Monday, Wednesday and Friday; two
hours of laboratory twice a week to be arranged to suit convenience
of students. C. L. 28. Credit, one session-hour elective.
Mr. Hayes.
The purpose of this course is to prepare teachers to meet the demands peculiar
to the teaching of a general course in science. Attention will be given to objectives,
content and organization, laboratory technique, conduct of field trips and
trips to study applications of science to local industries and public utilities, text
and reference readings.
Education s31. Nature Study.—Both Terms. 8:30; M. L. 11. Credit,
one session-hour elective. Mr. Hayes.
Consideration will first be given to the objectives in Nature Study.
Out door study of some common flowers, trees, insects, and birds of the campus
and nearby woodlands will give an indication of the vastness of the material; furnish
illustration of method in selection and use of material; and develop resources
for lesson-unit construction.
Education s32. Child Literature.—Both Terms. 9:30; M. L. 17.
Credit, one session-hour elective. Miss Barrett.
In this course a study is made of literature appropriate for the first four grades,
with discussions of the principles underlying the selection and presentation of
stories to children. Topics: origin and value of story telling; the origin of folk
tales, fairy tales and myths; the requisites of a good story teller; the preparation
of a story for telling; the adaptation of stories; selection and grading of stories
and poems.
Education s33. Elementary Educational Psychology.—Both Terms.
10:30; M. L. 17. Credit, one session-hour elective. Miss Barrett.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the primary teacher who has had
no work in Educational Theory or Psychology. It will serve as an introductory
course to the field of Education. It deals with the fundamental mental operations
in their educational aspects.
Education s34. Elementary Educational Psychology.—First Term.
12:30; M. L. 15. Credit, one session-hour elective. Miss Gregg.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the grammar grade teacher who has
had no work in Educational Theory or Psychology. The child, his nature and his
needs, dealing with the biological nature of the child.
Education s35. The Teaching of Geography.—First Term. 11:30;
M. L. 11. Credit, one session-hour elective. Miss Von Schilling.
Education s46(a) prerequisite.
The project method of teaching geography. The course will include a study of
the general principles underlying the organization of the subject matter of Geography;
the correlation of Geography with history, literature, civics and industrial
arts; with special emphasis upon the project method in Geography.
Education s36. The Teaching of Reading in Primary Grades.—Both
Terms. 8:30; M. L. 15. Credit, one session-hour elective. Miss
Wyatt.
This course is designed to cover the work of the first three grades.
Topics: Objectives in reading; the evolution of primary methods; criticism of
present-day methods; place and importance of oral and silent reading in these
grades; place of phonics in reading; diagnostic and remedial work; analysis and
criticism of reading books; standardized tests; other topics of individual interest
arising in class. Text.—Pennell and Cusak—How to Teach Reading, HoughtonMifflen
Co.
Note.—Students are requested to bring any texts of reading which they may
have.
Education s37. The Teaching of Reading in Grammar and Upper
Grades.—Both Terms. 9:30; L. B. 1. Credit, one session-hour
elective. Miss Wyatt.
This course is designed to cover the work of grades four to eight inclusive.
The major stress will be on the best and most recent methods of teaching reading.
Topics: Brief survey of the history of reading methods and materials; importance
of reading in life; oral and silent reading; diagnostic and remedial work; present
poems; analysis and criticism of present day textbooks; study of eye-movement;
standardized tests. Students taking this course will have the opportunity of discovering
their own rate and comprehension through informal and standard tests
given by instructor.
Note.—Students are requested to bring any texts they may have on the teaching
of reading.
Education s38. Methods in Language and Spelling; Primary Grades.
—Both Terms. 11:30; M. L. 17. Credit, one session-hour elective.
Miss Wyatt.
The first five weeks are devoted to the study of language method and material.
The last week of the course is used in developing methods of teaching spelling.
Methods in language; topics: purposes; materials for language lessons; motivation
of language; course of study in language for primary grades; relative importance
of oral and written language for primary grades; the amount of formal language
expected of each grade. Methods in Spelling: topics: the relation of
spelling to other subjects: causes of incorrect spelling; methods of teaching spelling
in primary grades; selection of spelling material; study of standard tests.
Note.—Students are requested to bring any language text-book for the primary
grades.
Education s40. The Primary Child and the Curriculum.—Both Terms.
9:30 to 11:30; Washington Hall. Credit, one and one-half session-hours
elective. Miss McLester.
The aim of the course is to discuss the basic principles of education. The child's
natural methods of learning are considered. Following a review of children's
Literature, songs, games, reading and number work, a course of study for the
Class is required.
Note.—In the second term there will be no observation in the demonstration
class and credit for the course will be one session-hour.
Education s41(a). Constructive Projects for Kindergarten and Primary
Grades.—First TErm. 11:30 to 1:30; Washington Hall.
Credit, one session-hour elective. Fee $1.50. Miss McLester.
Projects will be developed with paper, wood, clay, textiles and other materials
adaptable to use in the early grades, in which will be shown the relation of fine
and industrial arts. The aim of the course is to show how one might clarify and
enrich the course of study and at the same time meet the child's play needs.
Education s41(b). Introduction to Early Elementary Education.—Second
Term. 11:30 to 1:30; Washington Hall. Credit, one session-hour
elective. Fee $1.50. Miss McLester.
A survey of the historical development and present status of education in the
kindergarten-primary period. A study of projects and other modes of expression
will be made. The physical conditions of the school room will be considered. Lectures,
reading, discussion, reports.
Education s42. Methods in Civics and History.—Both Terms. 12:30
M. L. 17. Credit, one session-hour elective. Mr. Krebs.
Topics: The relation of history and civics; how to arouse civic consciousness;
suggestive lessons in civics; how to select important topics in American history;
correlation of history with geography, with literature; the visual appeal in history,
dramatization as a method of teaching history; use of current history.
Education s43. Methods in Language and Spelling; Grammar Grades.—
Both Terms. 9:30; M. L. 15. Credit, one session-hour elective.
Mr. Krebs.
Ten recitations will be given to spelling and twenty recitations to the study of
language methods for the upper grades. Spelling; topics: the relation of spelling
to other subjects; causes of incorrect spelling; methods of teaching spelling; selection
of spelling material; study of standard tests; practical work in class. Language;
topics: the material for language lessons; the relative importance of oral
and written language; how to motivate oral language; usage drills; the story as a
basis for oral and written composition; how to prepare outlines; how to produce a
written composition.
Education s44. Literature for the Grammar Grades.—Both Terms.
10:30; C. H. 100. Credit, one session-hour elective. Miss Von
Schilling.
Topics: The study of type selections in literature for each grade from the fourth
through the eighth. The guiding of the class in extensive reading, lists of books
for parallel reading, magazines for children's reading, a critical study of books for
these grades.
Education s45. The Teaching of Arithmetic.—Both Terms. 8:30; C.
H. 100. Credit, one session-hour elective. Mr. Krebs.
This course is designed for teachers of arithmetic in the first six grades. There
will be a consideration in detail of the best ways and means of meeting the various
problems as they arise from grade to grade.
Education s46(a). General Geography.—Both Terms. 8:30; C. H. 11.
Credit, one session-hour elective. Miss Von Schilling.
This course offers a comprehensive survey of the geographic data covered in the
elementary grades and in the high school, with special emphasis on fundamental
principles. Text: Huntington and Cushing—Principles of Human Geography.
Education s46(b). Virginia Geography.—Second Term. 11:30; M. L.
11. Credit, one session-hour. Miss Von Schilling.
Education s46(a) prerequisite.
This course offers a detailed study of the natural geographical regions of the
state, together with their influence on the life of the people, and the industries of
these regions. The five-five plan for the future development of Virginia as planned
by the State Chamber of Commerce is given consideration. A comparative study
of Virginia with other states in the Union is made.
Education s47. Supervised Teaching.—First Term. Midway School—
Credit, one session-hour elective. Miss Heyl. (Meet for consultation
Library, P. H.)
An additional hour of credit may be allowed experienced teachers who show
evidence of successful teaching records under supervision.
Reservation for this course must be made in advance. Registration limited to
students completing Normal Professional Course.
This course consists of a series of lessons prepared and taught by the student
under the guidance of the supervisor. It offers opportunity for teachers with some
experience in the classroom and training in psychology to work out practical experiments
in teaching and to measure their results. Students will be expected to
take entire charge of a class of children and teach at least one period daily for
stated intervals. No definite number of hours can be assigned in advance as
requirements will vary with the ability, previous training, and experience of the
candidate. Teaching periods are arranged as far as possible to suit the convenience
of students; but because of limited classes all who register for the course should
consult the supervisor in charge before making up the rest of their programs. Conference
hours are provided and critique will be conducted once a week throughout
the term.
Education s48. Parent-Teacher Association Work.—First Term.
10:30; P. H. 5. June 20th to July 9th. Mr. Weeks and Miss
Hays.
This course includes the underlying principle of the Parent-Teacher movement,
its educational and social significance, history, plan of organization, program, and
methods of work. The relationship between the movement and educational agencies.
Organized co-operation as a means for the development of an informed public
opinion in every community regarding educational resources, opportunities, and
needs. Lectures by state and national speakers.
Education s101. A Short Course in Girl Scout Leadership.—From
July 12th to July 25th inclusive. Miss Mitchell.
The course will consist of from eight to ten meetings lasting for one and one-half
to two hours each. As many meetings as can be arranged are held out of
doors and one hike is planned by the class including fire building, cooking, games,
singing, nature observation, tracking, trailing, and so on.
The class is organized as a Girl Scout troop, divided into patrols of six or
eight members who choose a Patrol Leader from among their own number. So
far as is practicable, the activities of the class are carried on through the "Court
of Honor," or executive committee of the troop. This is made up of the Patrol
Leaders with the instructor acting as Troop Leader or Captain in the chair.
The Court of Honor plans the program with suggestions and criticism from the
patrols.
Team work and the play spirit are fostered through patrol competitions and techniques
of Girl Scouting are taught largely through games. Sufficient time is allowed
for discussion and the students are referred to the best available literature
and other materials.
The students new to the program may pass the Tenderfoot Test with their Patrol
Leader out of class hours and arrange with the instructor for the meeting of more
advanced requirements.
Education s102. Institute for Doctors Helpers.—August 9th to
August 13th, inclusive.
An intensive course in Home Nursing, Maternity and Infancy Care. Personal
Hygiene and Community Health, conducted by the State Board of Health.
Education s103. Junior Red Cross Education.—June 27th and 28th.
P. H. 5. Officials from the American Red Cross National Headquarters.
A study of the educational values of the Junior Red Cross; the correlation of
the program with the regular school curriculum; the educational opportunities afforded
by this large international organization of children; individual experiences
of a city teacher, a rural community teacher, and a public school pupil, showing
the results achieved through Junior Red Cross activities; Round Table conference.
Note.—All students registered in the Summer Quarter are invited to attend
these meetings.
Commercial Education.
See Secretarial Courses.
Manual and Industrial Arts Education.
See Manual Arts.
Music Education.
See Music.
Vacation School and Demonstration Classes.
A very important and helpful feature of the work in elementary education will
be a regular vacation school for observation purposes. The city of Charlottesville
will conduct a vacation school for work in all the grades, which will be in charge
of trained expert teachers. Arrangements have been made for daily observation
work, and classes have been scheduled to avoid conflict. The work will be done
under the supervision of a critic teacher.
Teachers desiring to meet requirements in practice teaching for the Normal Professional
Certificate must notify the Dean of the Summer Quarter at least 30 days
before the opening of the term.
Note.—A series of Round Table Conferences in Education will be arranged to
meet once or twice a week. Separate conferences for high school teachers, grammar
grade teachers and primary teachers will be held.
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