Plymouth State University - Conning Tower Yearbook (Plymouth, NH)

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ENGLISH FRESHMEN lint row: Joseph Arruda, Joanne McCarthy, Sally Thibcault, Sharon Young, Robert Schambier. Second row: Marohl Lamott, Henry Dearborn, William Herting, David Hamilton, Carles Duke. SOPHOMORE First row: Ann Baines, Norma Heath, Patricia Berry, Beverly Racine, Dorothy Gidcrian. Second row: Kdward O'Sullivan, William Carpenter, Doreen Tyler, D. Angus Locke, Edward Roullaird.

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CURRICULUM JUNIOR First row: Patricia Masters, Ann McKonc, Virginia Joseph, Jacqueline Hellcn, Mary Anne Ciresoli, GIcnita Tuttle. Serond row: Rita Martin, Jane Walsh, Nanci Betts, Deborah Putney, Sylvia Robie, Barbara Young, Nancy St. Lawrence. Third row: Donald Bulger, Earle Potwin, Wilfred Bishop, Pearl F.mery, Lois Morse, Juanita Masters, Paul Abbott, Kenneth Grant, Richard Campbell. The elementary curriculum, unlike its name, is far from elementary in practice. In order to understand more fully the children with whom they will work, elementary majors must have a considerable background in the psychology of children. This requirement is filled through such courses as Child Development and Adolescent Development. Those in the elementary curriculum must also have an acquaintance with the arts, which is obtained through the various art and art-related courses given at Plymouth. In addition to a background in art, one in science is also very important as witnessed by the recent surge of interest in science in our schools. Science for elementary majors is not neglected at Plymouth, and a considerable background in it is gained. Elementary Education majors are expected to have a background in many areas, and they should be able to make use of the best methods available for the teaching of their pupils. To this end such courses as Reading in the Elementary School and Arithmetic in the Elementary School are beneficial. In these courses the various means of presenting material are brought out in order that the elementary teacher-to-be may have an acquaintance with various modes and methods. Through student teaching the elementary major puts both theory and background into the classroom situation and decides what must be kept and what must be rejected in light of this. This is literally the “acid test” for the elementary major, since at this time any and all deficiencies will seem to become much larger than they were previously. With student teaching behind them, elementary majors breathe more easily as they look forward to the day in June when they arc no longer elementary majors, but enter into a career as elementary teachers. 21

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DEPARTMENT JUNIOR Elmer Parent, Patricia LaPlante, Marlene Bull, Eben Crawford. There is a certain group of individuals on campus which quotes Pope, carries dictionaries, manila folders, and has an air of grammatical correctness about its utterances. These arc the English majors. These English majors study under four professors: Dr. Bagley, Dr. Stearns, Mr. White, and Mr. Sanderson. Dr. Bagley teaches a course in creative writing. In the past he has also taught other composition courses and the methods course in English. Dr. Stearns is a newcomer to the English department this year. She teaches courses in composition, reading, and methods of teaching reading and English. Mr. White handles the classes in oral English, drama, and play production. He also directs the Plymouth Players. Mr. Sanderson is the instructor of classes in written English, literature, and semantics. He also serves as advisor of The Cloc In addition to the course work from these professors, the English major has an opportunity to observe junior high school English classes, and in some cases, to teach small groups of slow-lcarncrs. These experiences prove beneficial to each student who participates; the practical knowledge gained supplements the learning of the classroom. The required and elected courses in the English program are well-balanced. For example, basic courses in writing and literature are required, but the student who wishes to broaden his scope may elect courses in such advanced subjects as World Literature and The Nature of Language. The Plymouth Players provide an opportunity for each student to acquaint himself with all aspects of play production. The four, major plays produced each year are fine examples of the best in college theatre. The Clocl{ and The Conning Tower provide an opportunity for many English majors to gain additional insights into high school and college publications, and to do additional creative writing. 23