Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The aims of the physical educa- tion department are to provide op- portunities for every student for wholesome reaction, and to devel- op interest and ability to teach play activities. Recreation is funda- mental to both physical and men- tal health. The department hopes also to contribute toward the de- velopment of a friendly, happy and loyal attitude within the Normal College, and full participation in all its activities. During the year 1930-1931, the department has increased its sup- ply of multigraphed material on health and physical activities for the use of students. The W. A. A. has added archery and table tennis to a list of activities which is al- ready long. Interest in inter-sec- tional tournament is less than in the past, while interest in individu- al sports, as golf and tennis has been increased. Intra - mural athletics for men have developed tremen- dously under the leadership of Mr. Wyatt, who has substituted for Mr. Kripner during the last year. The department has contributed to various assembly and festival programs during the year. Out- side programs have included those at the Englewood Woman ' s Club, the Henry Suden Club, contribu- tions to the Civic Assembly and to Teacher ' s Day and a program for Youth Night. FACULTY

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Our attempt to replace textbook recitations by library and field- work experiences is working out this year through a system of room libraries, to supplement the small college library, and by a closer con- tact with the observation and prac- tice schools. Students preparing for the junior high schools now spend a part of each school day in working with the regular teachers of our campus junior high school. Students preparing for the ele- mentary schools will in future car- ry on their practice teaching under the supervision of a member of the Department who will devote his full time to conferring with them. PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT The aims and plans of this de- partment are to give its students help in adjusting themselves more successfully to college life, to give them a knowledge of the funda- mental principles underlying hu- man behavior, and to show how these may be applied in the devel- opment of habits, ideals, attitudes and skills. Special study is made of the laws of mental hygiene and their application to the treatment of such cases of maladjustment, and behavior problems as must be dealt with bv the teacher. FACULTY » 21 «

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MISS O ' SULLIVAX MISS FRAKL MISS MILNER HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Home economics education has always been based on an activities program, but there has been a con- stantly changing emphasis in the work to meet the demands of the day. When this subject was first introduced into the curriculum of the public schools, skill in food preparation and garment construc- tion were considered of paramount importance. Later as scientific dis- coveries accumulated interest was centered around an understanding of the scientific aspect of the sub- ject in relation to the home. To- day there has been another shift in economic and social order. Upon the homemaker falls the resDonsi- bility for the health of the family, emphasis due to the effect upon the home of our changing, industrial, for the wise use of money, time and energy, within the home, and for those enduring satisfactions which result from family life. Thus train- ing for better home and family liv- ing is the scope of home economics education today. To meet the current needs of society our curriculum at the Nor- mal College includes such courses as food and nutrition in relation to health, clothing and textiles, as re- lated to the family group, child care and home management and organization. FACULTY » 23 «