University of Wisconsin River Falls - Meletean Yearbook (River Falls, WI)

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Maloti Marie II KHtabdh J. Fleming Robert IP. l imelicb Irma II. Armttrong RtM Houston Ida M. Flood 11

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framing anb Cbucatton The Training School is a laboratory in which student teachers may demonstrate their ability to put into practice educational principles learned elsewhere. Practice teaching is a means of reducing to the minimum the experimental period of beginning teachers. The Training School is a place where the best educational doctrines and devices may be demonstrated to the prospective teacher; it is here also that the student- teachers get type ways of doing the mechanical things of the school room. The making of the course of study and the methods employed are participated in by every member of the faculty. Students arc permitted to elect the major part of their course in practice along the lines in which they are most interested. One of the special features is the opportunity to teach classes in industrial work. In this way these teachers go out into the schools with the experience which they need for their special work. Mr. Himelich is the Supervisor of Practice and teaches Pedagogy. Mr. Malott, Principal of Rural School Department, teaches Psychology. School Management. History and Science of Education, and Supervision. The Grammar Grades are in charge of Miss Fleming. Miss Berg is the teacher of the Intermediate grades, Miss Armstrong of the Primary grades and Miss Houston of the Kindergarten. A new co-operative system between the local High School and Normal School has been added this year whereby student teachers may do their practice teaching at the High School. 'Phis work is in charge of Miss Flood. There is a teachers’ bureau in connection with the training school. The pur|X se of this organization is to assist teachers to secure schools where they can do the best possible work. It also enables school boards to get in touch with suitable teachers. The bureau also assists former graduates and students to secure promotions. The management of the entire training department is highly commendable. Throughout the • department there is unity of purpose for the best pedagogy, which gives a wholesome ideal for those who are to enter the profession of teaching. 10

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Science In this department; is included Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Agriculture, Geography, and Domestic Science. Mr. Karges has charge of the Physics and Chemistry courses. The laboratories are well equipped with chemicals and apparatus for all branches of experimental work. String courses are offered which correspond to the work of our State University. Mr. Welles, who is director of the Agricultural School, is a special teacher of Biology, also teaching Geography and Hygiene. Mr. Kuenning and Mr. May are special agricultural teachers. A large field is opened for the agricultural students, as varied courses are offered. Miss Flint has charge of the Domestic Science courses, since the illness of Miss Kencty. Miss Stevenson is her assistant. Very practical and thorough work is given. 12