University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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TEACHERS OF AMERICA The art laboratory of the Education college, which is under the supervision of J. B. Smith. In the College of Education it is possible for a student to secure experience in teaching the school subjects under fairly normal conditions and to gain experience in participation in and direction of extra-curricular activities. The lab- oratory schools provide for experimentation in progressive teaching methods. Dr. Hoover, secondary schools. Mr. Hollister, elementary schools. PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN

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. The Education building, which contains grade school class rooms for the training of student teachers. FUTURE The Education College of the University is accredited bv the Association of American Uni- versities, the North Central Association of Col- leges and Secondary Schools, and the American Association of Teachers Colleges ' standards have been met. The college ranks among the best in the country. The College of Education is organized into five divisions: Elementary education, secondary education, school administration, vocational edu- cation and guidance, and correspondence study. It also has the department of men ' s and women ' s physical education and the department of art. The Elementary division trains teachers for rural and grade school positions from kinder- garten to the sixth grade. This division has a laboratory of practice school of six grades with six critic teachers and a director of elementary education who is principal of the training school . The Secondary division trains teachers for the Junior and Senior high schools of the state. Teachers are trained for positions in English, social studies, mathematics, science, foreign languages, physical education and coaching, commerce, vocational home economics, voca- tional agriculture, art, music, and industrial arts. This division also handles the inspection and evaluation of high schools. The division of school administration trains the superintendents and principals. The Col- lege of Education has been approved for, and offers programs leading to the master ' s degree, doctor of education degree, and doctor of phil- osophy degree in its various fields. Student teachers conduct classes under supervision of advisors. PAGE TWENTY-SIX

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II. w. ? Largest dorm is Hoyt Hall, which houses freshmen for the most part. Women ' s dormitory facilities at the Univers- ity are of the best. They provide a home for women students and for the Independents pow- erful means of organization, for dormitory candidates compete in all contests. Hoyt Hall ' s Orlene Merritt was second in the Equestrienne contest. From Knight came the winners of the Independent sing, the Home- coming queen, and the most beautiful Inde- pendent float. The dormitories provide a means of com- panionship in parties and get togethers, and social training in teas and dinners. Thev are organized as clubs with officers and a board to set conduct rules in compliance with AWS. Knight Hall, first dormitory at the University to provide dining room facilities, is seen in the top picture. Oldest of University dormitories is Merica Hall, in which batching facilities are afforded. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT