Andrews University - Cardinal Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

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Department of Normal Training HE School of Normal Training at Emmanuel Missionary College oper- ates to serve the church by providing elementary teachers for its chil- dren. The ranks along this front in the service are constantly in need of recruits, and they come here from academy or high school to enter upon a two or three-year period of preparation. lYhile here the prospective teacher is taught how to sharpen his tools, for every teacher must be able to cut away the non-essentials. He is intro- duced to the best of tested procedures which he may safely follow during that otherwise uncertain period before experience has given him methods of his own. He learns something of how the mind operates, and becomes a critical, intelligent but sympathetic observer of human natureg for to his surprise, he Finds that the most important factor in the teacher's problem is the pupil. Along with the secular studies in the fields of English, history, language, science, hygiene, psychology, nature, geography, and art, the Bible is given a large place. An endeavor is made to correlate Bible truth with every other subject so that the teacher-in-training may see how the Bible is to be made the foundation of every study. The climax of this preliminary training comes when practical work in the training school is undertaken. Here the student-teacher has opportunity to apply and test his theories. Success depends largely upon accurate knowl- edge. keen insight, initiative, a love for children, and an understanding of their problems, together with a life worthy of the high calling of Christian teaching. IPage Fifty-twol

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b Department of English S one of the factors in a liberal education, the study of English has a long and honored tradition for its right to exist. Nearly three hu'ndred years ago when Harvard was founded. rhetoric and allied subjects were integral parts of the rather attenuated curriculum. ln the establishment of subsequent schools and colleges. instruction in language arts assumed funda- mental proportions. and the reason is not hard to comprehend. Language is a Huid medium of thought, ever adapting itself to current needs. Although subject to recurring changes, it nevertheless has yielded to scientific analysis and accepted standards. This science of written expres- sion is made plain to the students in Rhetoric and advanced writing classes. English as a tool is the objective of all such courses. with artistic composi- tion as the peak of achievement. The Work of the English Department is projected as far as possible to- ward the needs of a world-wide evangelical program. journalism practice is afforded every theological student, suggesting ways and means of making the press serve the spread of the Gospel. The various writing contests inaugu- rated each year by the Ilvtlffllllldll, Signs, and Yozrflfs Izzstrzrcfor editors are entered into with increasing interest and success. Three classes in literature. three sections in rhetoric. two courses in journalism and advanced composition. and one in English Methods of teach- ing for secondary schools are being conducted by the department. lPage Fifty -onel

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Department of Education VERY worker in this cause is connected directly or indirectly with the educational system. The Department of Education of Emmanuel Mis- sionary College offers courses which are designed specifically to help the student in his life work. General Psychology introduces the student to the structure of the nervous system in general, but more particularly to that part which deals with mental activity. Educational Psychology stresses those principles of mental activity which are concerned in the learning process. Adolescent Psychology and Child Psychology treat the development of chil- dren and youth. Prom the course in Tests and Measurements the studient learns better methods of conducting examinations. In the Curriculum class the student learns some of the valid means of determining a Hexible curric- ulum, while in the course of Secondary Administration he studies the prin- ciples which should govern the academies. One feature of interest and value to the student is his introduction to the scientific procedure of attacking educational problems, including some practice in statistical method. After studying some of the methods used, he is allowed to work on projects and current educational problems. Trends in educational thought are noted, but most of all this department emphasizes the training especially needed for the Workers of the denomina- tion, standing for those qualities and activities which go to build up the highest ideals of Christian manhood and womanhood. IPage Fifty-threel