Kansas City National Training School - Shield Yearbook (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

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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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teachingg problems observed in visits to special schools, relation of the kindergarten to Mothers' Meetings and Par- ent Teachers Meetings, their comparative value as a con- structive force. 7. Music: a. Hymnology: One hour, one semester. Dept. A. VII. 5. b. Chorus Conducting: One hour, one semester. Dept. A. VII. 6, or Private lessons in music as needed. 8. Organized Play: One hour, both semesters. Dept. A. VIII. 3. NOTE: Twelve credits in Bible will be required in addi- tion to the course as outlinedg this must include Biblical In- troduction, Hebrew History, and Life of Christ. Theology is also required. The letters and figures given after various courses refer to a description of the course given in a previous department of the Course of Study. C. RURAL COMMUNITY SERVICE Rural Community Service: An examination of the present status and needs of the community served by the church in the village and open countryg causes leading to the Present situa- tiong how the church may minister to the development of Chris- tian democracy, cultivation of the spiritual, material and social well being of the community, co-operation with other community agenciesg and stimulation of the missionary spirit and training for community service. D. SUMMER TERM i The summer term is planned to meet the needs of many who desire short courses in Sunday School, Daily.Vacation Bible School, Epworth League, Community Leadership, Playground Supervision, Bible Study, Rurlal Church Work. Students desiring' to make up work in regular diploma courses will be given an opportunity to do so, and young women lacking scholastic requirements for admission to the Training School may make credits which will count toward entrance to regular courses. Those desiring brief, comprehensive courses in preparation for leadership in their home churches, will find this summer work especially helpful. For terms and other information write the President, MISS ANNA NEIDERHEISER, E. 15th St. and Denver Ave., Kansas City, Mo. OUTLINE OF SOME OF OUR PRACTICAL WORK Observation: One hour, one semester. Visitation of Sunday School, Epworth League, Public School, Evening School, Social Center or other Institutions. The student is given an outline for observation and must re- port to the teacher or class with her estimate of the nature and value of what has been observed. II. ACTIVITIES IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CSunday Workj Substitute 'Teachingr One hour, one semester. This teaching .is confined to one department of the school wherever possible. The student must be prepared to teach any class in the department and report to her training teach- er regularly. She will render such other assistance to the department as may seem advisable. Helper in Young W0m8n's Bible Class. One hour, two semesters. The student will look up absentees, find new members for the class and keep in touch with members who may need special help, care or encouragement of any kind. She at- tends business and social meetlnt-'SS of the class as well as the Sunday sessions. Sunday School Department Helper: One hour, two semes- ters. This includes keeping the records of the department, 100k- ing up absentees and new members and ZCUHLT 35 21 link be- tween the department and the home.as well as helping to care for the Children during' the sessions of the school. Sunday School or Church Survey: One hour, one semester. This territory is limited and the survey is made under a competent supervisor, the work is done on Wednesday af- ternoons. Regular teaching of a Sunday School Class: One hour, two semesters. This includes any week-day work with the class as well as the teaching on Sundayg it also includes attendance at the teachers' meetings and workers' conferences of the school. Pane 51