Rosemont College - Cornelian Yearbook (Rosemont, PA)

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Miss ane Uprichard I Head of Education Dept. The final test. glclucafion It is a natural step from the psychological study of man to his educational development. The high calling of Education is an overworked although unexaggerated expression. In our education courses we learn not only theories and techniques, but the practical importance of the teacher in tody's world. Student Teachers entertain visiting faculty members at a Tea. Constructing a test is harder than YOU think! Monthly meetings of the Student Teachers' Club under the direction of Lydia dePlato broaden our out' look. Q -.1-f r

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With a sound philosophic basis, our study of Psychology is more easily clarihed, and is fuller in its implications. In this department, we aim at acquiring a better understanding of man, and a more skilled approach to his many problems. The practical aspect of psychology as well as the theoretical is emphasized. Psychology becomes practical through held work at Penn . . . ' . experiments in the lab Miss Maureen Begley, Psychology- Sister Mary Martha Psychology . . . and testing at the Holy Child School.

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dis oem ctence Mother Mary Lawrence History l 1 -J-X' Q f lf? ide Q' 'wi M , x 0: .A.- al .i s Q Mr. C. Richard Cleary History F-- rr r, , - p-C' -1- ,4' .I' 'Q Q- . ily Martha Mr. James P. Curran M155 Helen McMahon History, Economies History, Government The educational principle that true knowledge extends far beyond mere facts is well illustrated in the extensive field of Social Science. This depart' ment strives to give us not only accurate historical data, but also an understanding of the philosophical, cultural, and sociological aspects of world civilizaf tion. Within its broad scope we are able to inf tegrate the varied aspects of past and current world developments not only by means of our formal education, but also by opportunities for discussion and expression afforded us through the facilities of the Ignation Debating Society, which draws its members from all departments, and the International Relations Club. Mother Mary Lawrence explains the cultural sig- mhcance ol architecture. Mr. Cleary makes a point in Political Theorb' Class.