Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Oak Yearbook / INSTANO Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MR. BEARD Director of Division The fact that one-third of the entire student body, including a large number of the freshman class, chose the elementary educa- tion curriculum this year indicates a growing recognition of the values and satisfactions to be derived from working with children. The first two years of the elementary program are designed to give the future teacher a broad background for instructing in kindergarten-primary, intermediate, and rural schools. The final two years are devoted to professional courses and to student teaching. The Elementary Club is comprised of all elementary educa- tion students. The Club ' s activities, including both professional and social functions at the Lodge, were aimed at contributing to the cultural, social, and professional advancement of the members. Mr. Ralph M. Beard, the former director of this division, was replaced by Miss LaVerne Strong during the second semester. ELEMENTARY CLUB Row I: Johnson, Meredith, Schoeffer, Petrilli, Matthews, Gorman, Brody, Hillmon, Heffley, Whitman, Hall, Shaffer, Stein, Fisher, Pelar, Kuzmen, Thomas, Tallon. Row 2: Benko ' Heilmon, Shotzbarger, Wallace, McElroy, Sponougle, Brondler, Hile, Stewart, Lookobaugh, Dible, Smith, Reorick, Pfoutz, Gudaitis, Steetle, Rumbough. Row 3: Tanner, Rumsey, Alund, Codzow, Willmon, Brown, Fulton, Mourer, Rooch, Elbell, G. Kitto, B. Kitto, Lux, Oliver Lowson, B. Truxell, J. Truxell, Urbanic, Robertson, Sawhill 1.- ' i it OFFICERS Morjorie Llewellyn, Geneva Hayes, Jeonnette McElroy i

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Row 1 : Zimmerman, McLeon, Confer, Davis, Director, Kough, Borge, St. Clair. Row 2: Burggrof, Graham, McLeister, Gosslander, O ' Toole, McLuckle, Coughlin, Kipp. Row 3: Wallace, Bieghler, Porter, Gruber, Ayers. Davis, Chew, Risheberger, Beard, Head of Department, Camp. SUPERVISING TEACHERS The supervising teachers, under the direction of Mr. John Davis, give to students at I.S.T.C. comprehensive training combined with practical experience for students wishing to fit themselves for active work in the field of educa- tion. Underclassmen observe demonstrations of teaching situations, while seniors receive guidance in teaching methods. To make possible an ideal teaching situation where the student teachers are aware of the problems of the field, the college has a well-equipped Laboratory School. The inspiration given by a capable supervising teacher, along with the integra- tion of subject matter and the theory of teaching, has a definite effect on the kind of a teacher the student will become. EDUCATION The Education Department, one of the most important departments in the college, touches every student, it furnishes the groundwork for the professionalization of teaching in all fields, regular or special, offers a broad liberal education, and gives the contact with reality which student teaching affords. The psychology work, the testing programs of the college, and the Psycho-Education Bureau function under this department. The Laboratory School gives students the opportunity to develop educational policies and put them into practice. This school and the college are very closely related, thus establish- ing the most effective relationship possible. Page Fourteen

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SECONDARY EDUCATION The Secondary Division, under the direction of Miss Joy Mahachek, prepares the student for teaching in both junior and senior high schools. The broad background and specific knowledge necessary for such teachers can be obtained by completing satisfac- torily the required courses and by developing thoroughly the individual ' s major interests. The students may specialize in one or more of the following fields: English, geography, languages, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to the students who are regularly enrolled in this division are many others from special fields who qualify for certification either as majors or minors. In this way, all the students on the campus are enrolled at some time or other in one of the many courses offered. This year, the division was happy to welcome back many veterans. ENGLISH The English Department provides opportunity for a student to form an acquaintance with types of literature and their connection with the social and intellectual life of the times and to develop his powers of expression for literary or professional use. The department also aids every student in the college through the Speech Clinic, which aims at speech per- fection for all prospective teachers. This year Dr. Rhodes Stabley resigned his position, while Dr. Joseph Meconnahey and Mr. Thomas Berry joined the staff. Mr. C. C. Jones is acting head of the department. Seated; Norton, Mccdonald, Board- man, Perkins. Standing: Meconnahey, Eerry, Jones, Head of Department. pfl B. .:i HHDHHHHHHI H IHHiilMI I roy l r K Z f Pflfl r ' ' i flH