Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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RURAL EDUCATION Slovens, Savage, Smith, SPECIAL EDUCATION Second Row: Gildenstein, Hetmansperger, Mor- rison, K. Becker, Olds, Gates, Roser, Lord. First Row: Taylor, Swart- wood, M. Miller, Bentley, Bunger, Ring- man. Because of the crying need of teachers in rural schools, the department of Rural Education faces added responsibilities. The work of the rural school teacher is indeed an important one. hie is not only required to teach such courses as history, geography, arithmetic, reading, spell- ing, music, and many others to various schools grades, but he must also be a combination of recreational director and school supervisor. Realizing the work involved, this department has presented as many and varied experiences as possible to its students, so they will be equipped to handle all situations that arise. The fine laboratory school, named for hHorace hd. Rackham, houses the department of Special Education, headed by Dr. Francis E. Lord, and its equally important division, Occupational Therapy. Students in these two fields will play on increasingly important role in rehabilitation work during and following the war. Instructors at Rackham School not only teach college classes but also instruct the handicapped children in courses such as sight saving, speech reading and work with exceptional children. This laboratory school gives the student valu- able aid in teaching special classes. 17

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Industrial Art courses aren ' t all shavings and sa A dust as is shown in the exhibits of the Indus- trial Art Department. The creative genius, perfection, end artistic ability inherent in stu- dents is developed by the Industrial Arts depart- ment headed by Professor George A. Willough- by. In the changing and progressive trends in education, industrial arts is taking a greater place in the school curriculum. Students in this department realize the importance of their work in the public school curriculum. Appealing and practical courses ore taught in metal work, household mechanics, mechanical drawing, and other types of handiwork. The Physical Education Department, one of the most popular departments on campus, has a tremendous job. it aims not only to prepare students to be physical education teachers but also to provide every student with relaxation for study-tired and cramped muscles. Training in such sports as basketball, ping pong, volley ball, soccer, hockey, swimming, tennis, badminton, dancing, and community recreation activities are all part of the program of building sound bodies. Professor Joseph H. McCulloch heads the popular, energetic physical education depart- ment. Miss Ruth L. Boughner is director of the women ' s division. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Second row: Gildenstein, Willoughby, Chamber- lain, Turnbull First Row: Morrison, Hat- ton PHYSICAL EDUCATION Second Row: Marshall, Samson, Rynearson, Stites, McCulloch. First Row: Vossler, Bat- schelet, Boughner, - ar- ris. 16

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LINCOLN Third Row: Pfeiffer, Rug- gles, Miller, Turner, Beal, Brown, Sulenta, Sveda, Mink, Turnbull, Cripps. Second Row: Brink, Becker, Roscoe, Martin, Fuer- stein, Austin, O ' Connor, Laing, Kirschbaum, Tow, Kiddoo, Kusterer, Binns. Third Row: Bruce, Studt, Savage, Van Ameyde, Munson, Vanden Belt, Dunning, Perrine, Butler, Laing. A short ride on the college bus to the Lincoln Consolidated School Finds the senior trans- formed into a teacher. One of the two labor- atory schools for M.S.N.C. students, it provides true situations in the training of future teachers. A r. Ben hi. Vanden Belt is the supervisor of this school, which serves a rural community, with grades from the first to the twelfth. A great duty is placed on the teachers in a democracy. The essence of a functioning democracy is an extensive educational system. During the war and the peace to follow, the duty of the teacher is a national one. Principal Leonard Menzi and the faculty of critic teachers, realizing this duty, direct pros- pective teachers in the art of great teaching. 18