Minnesota State University Moorhead - Praeceptor Yearbook (Moorhead, MN)

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THE PROFESSIONAL LABORATORIES THE Teachers College believes that its graduates need a broad cultural training, a specialized training in professional principles, and as a climax, a period of professional practice in the field oi their chosen occupation. To achieve the last of these three goals it has set up a complete training school system. The Affiliated Schools Seven schools located in typical rural communities within a ten-mile radius of the campus are used as demonstration lab- oratories by students preparing for rural teaching. Here they not only teach and observe, but live for a period oi six to twelve weeks in nearby farm homes or in teacherages. M. S. T. C. was and is a leader in the field of rural education among the teachers colleges of the nation in this practical work. The College High School Accredited by the North Central Association and the .Shih 4 4 ' Department ol Education, College High maintains all the leatures ol a good city secondary school. Under the direction ol Miss Hawkinson, principal, a stall of expert teacher-super- visors direct the work ot college student teachers in the va- rious, courses offered-English, Latin, French, mathematics, history and social science, physics, chemistry, general science, industrial arts, related arts, music, and physical education. The High School has its own program of clubs and extra- curricular activities, elects members to the National Honor Society, carries on a study of international relations, produces operettas and plays, maintains a band, orchestra and choir, and participates in interscholastic football, basketball, and track. All ol these activities college students have a chance to observe and direct. On the staff are Miss Heston, Miss Solem, Mr. Parsons, Mr. 11,1-Isoevtzri, Mr., Gilpin, Mr. Weltzin, Miss FitzMaurice, Miss V Wenck, GDCQEMYT Berquist. Jf .1 ,W .,'!l L If zflfjfjf fl yawn - ,,. MM! rf' A 1, .LQ 'y I, , '-' ' . f' Af l uf 'J X af,- A g My MW, , Q Q V.. . ,Mb .fe JI,-V v, A , bf LIL, . fi 4 1- 1. ' Ax, Lf' .1 I kill! 4J,, aff 1 ' If I 1 fl, Lf! if V fr' ff' .. , if if I 41 Ly, . ' ,J Us . X We V J V ,- Q' K 1' , . ' J. ll: I L7 s-'Q V 't f :?.,.L,. -vf dy' X -4 ' 1 fy .af We i t l, Y V . ff wtf Page Twenty-one

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4... 3.5 kkltltl H., MM PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Top Row: Dr. Arnold Christensen, Mrs. Ethel Durboraw, Miss Ella Hawkinson, Dr. Casper P. Lura Second Row: Miss Margaret Bieri, Miss Blanche Loudon, Miss Alice Corneliussen Bottom Row: Dr. C. P. Archer, Miss Georgina Lommen THE Teachers College differs from the liberal arts college in that its object is not only to give students an acquaintance with life through literature, a measure of proficiency in language and expression, an understanding of social, eco- nomic and political forces, an historical perspective, a working knowledge of the various important fields of science and of the scientific method, and an appreciation of the arts as an integral part of life, but also to send these students out into the greater community as first-rate teachers, supervisors, and administrators, prepared by virtue of special study in the art and science of education, Newest of the sciences and particularly ditficult of evalua- tion because it comprehends so much, education has earned a respected place in modern society, even though there are great continents within its scope yet to be explored. It was inevitable that just as the ancient practice of astrology gave way to scientific astronomy, as alchemy developed into the modern science of chemistry, as the medicine man and the barber were superseded by the physician and the surgeon. so the old-fashioned pedagog must give way to the highly trained teacher of today. The field of professional education is not to be thought of as narrowly limited to methods. It presents for study not only the various techniques but also psychology, the special his- tory and philosophy of educational endeavor throughout the world, the possibilities of moral training, mental hygiene. personality development, the purpose of-student government, the importance of vocational guidance, etc. Dr. Archer, Miss Bieri, Dr. Christensen, Miss Lommen, Dr. Lura, Miss Loudon, Mrs. Durboraw, Miss Hawkinson, and Miss Corneliussen make up the department. Page Twenty

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1 1 I 3 C5- Q1 N-.af THE PROFESSIONAL LABORATORIES The Intermediate Department UNDER the principalship of Miss Loudon, the Intermediate Department consisting of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, occupies its well-equipped plant in the Training School. Several special features enrich the teaching program. An introduction to French was offered as an experiment this year and has been extremely successful. Swimming is taught in the college pool, and regular swimming meets are high spots in the year. Further advantages are instruction in piano music and choral work. Hansel and Gretel, a children's operetta, was given this year, as a product of the entire Intermediate Department. An Open House entertains visiting parents and friends with model classes and programs. Student teachers in the Inter- mediate Department manage and observe affairs under the supervision of Miss Carlson and Miss Sorknes. The Kindergarten-Primary Department Enrichment by environment is an important factor in Kinder- garten-Primary education, and the Training School department carries out the theory by its beautiful and efficient plant. Under Miss Durboraw, principal, an Open House is also given by this department, for friends and parents. Like the Inter- mediate Department, the Kindergarten-Primary Department has teaching features that broaden the horizon of the pupil. Rhythmics, swimming, and music are a few of these. Miss Ivy and Miss Korsbreck supervise the student teachers in their activities. L+ Page Twenty-two