Kansas City National Training School - Shield Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Mr. Henry J. Waters, Editor of the Weekly Star, Rural Problems. Miss Edith Kempthorne, Nat'l Camp Fire Secretary. Miss Ruby Davis, Cuba, Kansas, Bohemian Work. Miss Edith Gavitt, from Unalaska, Alaska. Rev. H. M. Pingree Rev. H. P. Buxton Miss Mildred Moody Middle Western Division of the Board of Sunday Schools. Rev. W. A. Brown, D. D., of the Board of Sunday Schools. Rev. Steadman Aldis, Basim, Berar, India. Mrs. May Leonard Woodruff, Cor. Sec. W. H- M- S- M SMiss E. Jean Oram, Sec. Training School Bureau, W. H. NOTES Class hours are sixty minutes, laboratory h011I'S are 120 minutes. 'lhe minimum educational requirement for entrance to the diploma courses is an accredited high school education or its equivalent. l The diploma of the school is granted on the completion of 90 credits. Of these, sixty must be for class-room work, and 30 for practice work. Of the 60 credits of class-room work, 14 must be in Biblical Literature. The other 45 may be selected according to the work the student is planning to d.0. A number of attractive short courses are'1r1Ven for the benefit of those who can spend only a limited time. in training or who wish to take unclassified subjects. Information given on application. B. KINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT Aim of the Course. The aim of the course is to I-Five young women a thorough knowledge of kindergarten Principles and methodsg to show the vital relationship between ,kindergarten and primary departments and the effect of the kindergarten on subsequent school lifeg to give a thorough knowledge of all per- iods of childhood and the importance of early training in habit- forming and character developmentg to show the teacher's op- portunity for community serviceg to lay the foundation, not only for successful kindergarten teaching, hut, also, for the training of teachers and others who have the care of childreng and finally to correlate this with the religious education work mak- ing it unquestionably Christian. Practice Teaching: Through the courtesy of the Board Of Education of Kansas City, arrangements have been made where- by students from our kindergarten department do their practice teaching in the city schools, under the direction of Miss Mary Pinnell, Supervisor of Kindergarten and First Grade Work. There are also opportunities for practice work in the Church Kindergartens and Beginners' Department of the Sun- day Schools. Owing .to t'he fact that graduates have to work without the supervision usually granted a beginner more extensive practice teaching is required. Five days .of practice teaching each week for thirty weeks during the Junior year and eighteen weeks in the senior year. The other semester of the senior year is devoted to observation in the special schools and classes, as well as the grades, with re- ports and discussions. Requirements for Entry: A diploma from an accredited high school or school of equal standing, and the usual health and character requirements necessary for deaconess or mission- ary service. U Diplomas: Satisfactory C0mpletion of the kindergarten course entitles the graduate to the Kindergarten diploma and the regular Training School diploma. FRESHMAN YEAR 1. History of Education: Two IIOUTS, two semesters. Sltudents take this work with the class in Department A. . 1. 2. Psychology: Two hours, first semester. Dept. A. V. 2. 3. Sociology: One hour, both Semestefsx Dept. A. VI. 1. 4 Educational Principlesr .Two hours, two semesters. A study of the educational WFIUHSS of Froebel, Montessori, Mac- millan, Burke, Hill and others interested in the education of the ygung: child, Reference work, discussion, lectures and papers. 5. Nature Study: One hour, both semesters. This course aims to meet the needs of each particular group studying the subject, therefore the subject matter varies from year to year, but in general it includes a study of beneficial and harmful insects, spiders and their work, our common birds and plants, and a short course in the study of the stars. This course presupposes a general knowledge of botany and Parc 49

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4. 5. l. 2. Advanced Composition and Rhetoric! Practical training in the art of writing? Cletailed study of .the sentence. Assignment for themes on subjects of practical value, varied enough to include almost every type of writing. Work on the Shield will be credited on this course. Literature: I An appreciation of the best in English and American prose and poetry. A.-XII. BUSINESS TRAINING Business Methods: One hour, one semester. , This course includes business correspondenceg accounting, banking methodsg keeping of records, filing systemS5 and banking courtesy. Any student desiring it may have a short course in book- keeping, stenography or typing, through the courtesy of the Huff School of Expert Business Training. A. XIII. GENERAL LECTURES AND TALKS . During the year many men and women of prominence and leadership visit the Training School, bringing messaEeS Of OUT student body on a wide range of vital subjects. It has been their privilege to hear the following: W. Miss Ruby Sia, of Woman's College, Foochow, China. Mrs. D. B. Street, Gen. Sec. of Deaconess Work of the H. M. S., Wash., D. C. Mrs. J. H. Freeman, Sec. Bureau of Spanish Work in South- west, W. H. M. S., Prospect, Ohio. Rev. Robert G. Boville, National Director of Daily Vacation Bible Schools. Chu PIIKG Rev. W. Riley Nelson, Sedalia, Mo. Miss Muriel Day, College Field Secretary, W. H. M. S. Miss Bessie Archer, Field Secretary, W. H. M. S. Rlev. T. W. Jeffrey, D. D., Independence Avenue M. E. rc . Rev. Fletcher Homan, D. D., Trinity M. E. Church. Rev. Christian F. Reisner, D. D., New York City. Dr. C. B. Miller, Springfield, Mo. Rev. W. E. Brown, Independence, Mo. Rev. J. C. Duplantis, Siloam Springs, Ark. Rev. W. S. Abernethy, D. D., First Baptist Church. Bishop Earl Cranston, D. D., and wife. Bishop Adna IW. Leonard, D. D., and wife. Bishop Francis J. McConnell, D. D., and wife. Bishop Thomas Nicholson, D. D. 48 , - Bishop Charles B. Mitchell, D. D. Bishop John W. Hamilton, D. D. Bishop William Burt, D. D. Bishop Wm. F. Bishop Wilson Bishop Wm. O. Bishop Wilbur Bishop Wm. F. Bishop Joseph Anderson, D. D. S. Lewis, D. D. Shepard, D. D. P. Thirkield, D. D. Oldham, D. D. C. Hartzell, D. D. Bishop Isaiah B. Scott, D. D. ' Rev Rev Rev Rev William Wirt King, D. D., Kansas City, Mo., District. Fred M. Bailey, M. A., Kansas City, Kans. District. Z Joseph M. M. Gray, D. D., Scranton, Pa. y R. M. Peters, Kansas City, Mo. Rev Harry C. Rogers, D. D., Linwood Blvd. Presbyterian Church. Rev. Frank Herron Smith, D. D., of Japan. Mr. Nat. Spencer, Sec. of the Citizen's League. f Rev. W. R. McCormack, D. D., Personal Evangelism, Spring- ield, Mo. Rev. O. Leonard Jones, Rural Work, Baldwin, Kansas. Rev. J. W. Kensit, Kansas City, Mo. v Dr. Clarence True Wilson, D. D., B0a1'd Of Temperance, Pro- hlbition and Public Morals. Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf, D. D., Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Myron C. Settle, Gen. Sec., Kansas City Sunday School Association. Mr. James L. Gillham, Chief Probation Officer. Mrs. S. C. Edwards, Swope Settlement. Rev. Eli P. Anderson, D. D., Kansas City, Mo. Dr. W. C. Hanson, D. D., Board of Sunday Schools. Rev. H. B. Foster, Carthage District. Mr. W. W. Whitson, Provident Association. Dr. Vernon M. McCombs, Latin-American Mission, Calif. Rev. T. D. Frye, Kansas City, Mo. Dr. John P. White, National Board of Public Welfare. Rev. Rev. Society. Rev. Rev. Rev. cate. Mr. G. Franklin Ream, D. D., Kansas City, Kans. C. L. Hicklin, Missionary of the American Bible U. S. Brown, Panama. J. Arthur Edwards, D. D., Minneapolis, Minn. C. B. Spencer, D. D., Editor Central Christian Advo- Purd Wright, Head Librarian, Kansas City, Mo.

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zoology. We are exceptionally fortunate in having many trees and shrubs on our own grounds: woods near at hand for tree, shrub, flower and bird study: with many parks, a zoo, and a museum easily available. Domestic Art: Two hours, both semesters. Dept. A. IX. 4. Racial Development: One hour, second semester. A study of the development of mankind, physically, men- tally, socially, religiously, politically, industrially: man's mi- grations: the development of the races: etc. Research. 190- ture, classroom discussion and papers. Kindergarten Hand Work: One hour, both semesters.. A presentation of the various forms of occupation with 'a study of materials and the principles underlying thell' choice and use, with adaption to Bible stories. Reference, laboratory and classroom discussion. Original work re- quired. Music: One hour, both semesters. l Dept. A. VII. Ability to play simple music is reflulfed for diploma. Gymnastics: One hour class work each week, with daily practice, both semesters. Dept. A. VIII. 1. Observation Work: At least one afternoon a month through- out the first year is required for observation in the kinder- gartens and first grades for the purpose of studying gen- eral kindergarten methods and plans and equipment. Note- books to be kept and written reports handed in after each visit. Points observed to be used in classroom discussions. JUNIOR YEAR Pedagogy: Two hours, one semester. Dept. A. V. 4. Child Study: Two hours, one semester. Dept. A. V. 3. School Hygiene: One hour, one semester. A study of the location and construction of sanitary build- ings: proper lighting: hygienic equipment? care of eyes, ears, nose and throat: contagious diseases, .their prevention and regulation: the chi1d's relation to civic cleanliness: special schools. Text, research, class discussion and papers, Story Telling: One hour, one semester. Dept. A. V. 11. Page 50 Kindergarten and Primary Methods: One hour, both semes- ters. A study of current kindergarten and primary practice: uni- fication methods: the principles underlying the presentation of subject matter to young children, suitable subject mat- ter for young children. Reference, observation, classroom discussion and presentation of lessons required. Phonetics: One hour, one semester. Dept. A. XI. 1. Kindergarten Manual Equipmentz. One hour, both semesters. This course presents a general view of the Froebelian gifts, their aim, development, and the principles underlying their presentation. Original work is required throughout the course in planning and presenting games. Present day changes and modifications are discussed, including Hennes- sey, Hill and Montesorri material, Research and laboratory work are required. Music: One hour, both semesters. Dept. A. VII. Kindergarten Art: One hour, both semesters. A course in elementary principles of drawing, painting and designs, methods of presentation. 4 SENIOR YEAR Ethnic Faiths: Two hours, both semesters. Dept. A. III. 1. Homiletics: Two hours, both semesters. ' Dept. A. IV. 4. Sociology: One hour, both semesters. Dept. A. VI. 2. Nursing: One hour, one semester. Dept. A. X. Program Work: One hour, first semester. This course is a practical review of the courses studied in their application to kindergarten programs. This course is 2. study of the programs of local kindergartens and other available program material with discussions and criticisms, the discussion of principles underlying the making of a pro- gram, the use of a program, the making of a tentative pro- gram: standards of kindergarten attainment. Kindergarten Problems: One hour, secondsemester. A council for the discussion of problems arising in practice