Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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OF THIS BOOK Also — to Elmer A. Morrow, who has made it possible, through his invaluable aid and helpful suggestions — tlie publishing of this book, sparing neither time nor effort to help to make it a success.

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D ED I C ATI O N To — Edgar C. Hinkle, to show our appreciation of his help and guidance through two happy years of College life, and the apprecia- tion of the whole school for his willing aid in the many financial enter- prises made possible, in a way, by his co-operation and advice.

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Chicago Normal College Chicago Normal College stands unique among tire educational institutions of our state. It is the only normal training school supported entirely 1) - municipal taxation. It does not stand alone, however, in our country. Many cities now have scliools of training for the teaching profession, and the time is not far distant when all cities of sufficient size will have normal schools. Chicago Normal College also differs from other normal schools in the state in that it assures positions to the most of its graduates, i. e., all those who are residents of the city of Chicago. This comprises by far the greater number. We. who are about to graduate from this school, may do some reminiscing on the training we have received. We realize now that our training has not been primarilv in books, but in character formation. There are certain traits which a teacher must possess to a greater degree in order to be successful than the members of any other profession. Some of the most important of these are responsibility, initiative, and judgment. A normal school would be defi- cient, indeed which did not mold the character of its student along these lines. It was for this, then, that we were continually asked to solve our own and our classmates ' difficulties. For this, that in the absence of instructors we were requested to take charge of our own classes. ' hen we come to our practice teaching we realize how much this has helped us. We endeavor to pass on some of this same feeling of responsibility to our pupils. It simplifies so much the artificial adjustments required by the schoolroom. We are much interested to learn that (jur ])rinci])al. Dr. William ISishop Owen, has under consideration plans for improving and specializing our system of practice teaching. Nor do the proposed reforms stop here. It is hoped that the curriculum may be extended to four years, thus providing a free education to every child in Chicago, who wishes it, from the first grade thru a four-year college course. However, these plans are not yet ready for formal announcement. It is to be hoped that many cities will soon i)rovide amply thru municipal colleges not only for the teaching profession, but for other professions, and vaca- tions as well.