Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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THE 933 WARRIOR . G. E. Hickman am. Director of the School of Education Al Midland »in« 1927 G. N. Mendenhall PhD. Proffuoc of Piychology At Midland »intt 1929 Mildred Richmond b.s. Imtructoc in Elementary Courtet At Midland 1928-29 and tine 19)1 EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY AT MIDLAND MIDLAND’S School of Education grants eleven different teachers' certif- icates. These include both grade and high school certificates and are valid in all schools in the state. The courses in elementary educa- tion include kindergarten methods, fine and industrial arts, child litera- ture. primary education, hygiene, rural methods, public school draw- ing. principles of teaching, special methods, observation and practice teaching. Miss Richmond is in charge of elementary education. Included in the secondary educa- tion division are courses in theory, general administration, high school administration, observation, history of education, tests and measurements, special methods and practice teaching. In addition, education credit is given for psychology, public school music. Christian education and all special methods courses. Prof. Hickman directs secondary education. The study of psychology at Mid- land is begun with a course in gen- eral principles of the subject. A special one semester course is given for those who intend to teach after one year at Midland. The general course is followed by educational psychology, which is an application of the prin- ciples of the general course to the teaching process, child psychology, a study of the mental and physical growth of the child from early child- hood to twelve years, and adolescent psychology, a study of the high school age child. Forty-tight

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 THE 1933 WARRIOR 6uGation an6 ‘Psychology

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WARRIOR THE 933 Karl J. Lawrence A.B.. B.P.E. Director of Athletici and Ptofenor of Phyticat Education for Men At Midland »in « I 9 JO Mrs. Charles H. Mason A.B. Initructor in Phytical Education for Women At Midland tin c 19)0 A fourth year course is the psy- chology of religion, which is a study of the fundamental principles of religion from the viewpoint of psychology. A student preparing to teach takes as his major the subject he wishes to teach. His second choice for teach- ing is his minor. Electives for a prospective teacher include courses for general cultural training and work in education. The Midland Placement Bureau is a branch of the School of Education. It is the clearing house through which Midland students make contact with superintendents of schools and em- ployers in industry. The bureau makes every effort to place candidates in desirable positions. A record of each applicant in regard to training. personality, character and general adaptability as given by professors and school officials is kept by the bureau. Prof. Hickman is director of the Midland Placement Bureau. Important in Midland’s depart- ment of education are the physical education courses given for both men and women. Physical education for men includes gymnastics, hygiene and coaching. Football, basketball, track, tennis and golf are phases of men’s physical education. T he official “M” is awarded for participation in foot- ball. basketball and track. The women’s courses are freshman and advanced physical education and hy- giene. Women’s Athletic Association activities are a part of the physical education program for women. The W. A. A. now awards an official M for participation in co-ed sports. Focty nin