University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Social Science Beard, Erbe, Fahmey, Harbcson Hunter, Riggs Robinson, Sage, Wellborn DR. M. R. THOMPSON . . . Department Head The Department of Social Science is a strong con- necting link between the student and the political, social, and economic problems that confront the world today. History as it is taught today is not merely dry facts from a more or less forgotten past, but a vital, living subject which analyzes the present order and en- ables us to plan or shape the future. This Department attempts to inoculate the student, as a future educator, with this attitude, in order that democracy, which re- quires a broad understanding of social relations and in- stitutions, may be perpetuated; and in order to remove that greatest obstacle to progress, the lack of under- standing. The social studies, when properly presented, enable the student to adjust himself to new situations, and to find his place in a society that is rapidly in- creasing in complexity. Page 29

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Physics and Chemistry Getchell Mersey Kadcsch Read The Department of Physics and Chemistry receives the patronage of two classes of students. One class consists of those who do not intend to teach, but who are seeking preparation for certain technical courses, such as engineering, medicine, and its allied professions. The second class of students consists of those who intend to teach. They constitute the major portion of students working in the Department. Besides the general courses necessary for the preparation of high school teachers of physics and chemistry, the Depart- ment offers a few special courses for music students, physical education students, and elementary course students. DR. LOUIS REGEMAN . . . Department Head Page 28

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Teaching n Anderson, Bruggcr, Bryan, Caldwell, Colbrook, Divelbess, Evans Hanson, Hearse, Jackson, Jenkins, Kearney, Koehring, Nelson Paine, Peterson, Pollock, Rait, Ruppel, Schneider, Starr, S:one This Department provides schools in which students are inducted into the teaching situation and the prob- lems of pedagogy. After a period of directed observa- tion and discussion of illustrative lessons taught b various supervisors, the student teaches under the su- pervision of competent critic teachers. Many facilities are provided for the students to gain experience both on the campus and in the affiliated schools of Water- loo, Hudson, Mason City, Shenandoah, and Cherokee. 'Fhe Campus School offers opportunities for pre-school, as well as elementary and high school experience. Through observation of the work of the supervisors, actual classroom teaching, and contact with public school problems, college students prepare themselves to assume professional responsibilities. HR. EVA MAN LI SE . . . . Department Head Page 30