West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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Mr. Licit, Mr. CRo. .wSLL Miss Burnet, Miss Smith, Dr. Selzer, Miss Connell, Mh. McKelme Education Department The work of the Department of Education may be ' divitleil into four fields. The first course is an intro- duction to education. In this course a brief but compre- hensive view of the entire field of education is given to acquaint the pupil with the nature of the problems in each field. Courses in psychology enable the prospective teacher to analyze and interpret the nature and be- havior of pupils of various ages with whom he will be expected to work. The remaining courses give the prospective teacher a more thorough insight into past and present trends in etlucation, so that he may formulate definite ideas concerning the needs and procedures in education. As a final step, the students study the technique of analyzing deficiencies in children ' s abilities and methods and technique of effective instruction in preparation for practice teaching, guided by the super- visors and the directors of prac- tice teaching. During the past year, the Education Department has ex- tended its sphere by making a survey of educational conditions and needs in the college district. Problem children ot West Chest- er have also been diagnosed and aided by student ct)unselors to make better social and educa- tional adjustments. Dr. Selzkr .-. i v- .

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Miss Mellien. Miss Fah.mha.m, Miss Lambohn, Mr. Sherma I Art Department IN the art class the students learn to draw, paint, sketch, design, and to make objects in handicraft in ways that are helpful to the classroom teacher. Lectures, pictures, and visits to museums and art galleries develop an aesthetic appreciation of art through the ages. All these are included in the courses in the history and appreciation of art. The members of the art department also serve in an advisory capacity to students planning for stage pro- ductions and social affairs. Visual Education THE course in visual education emphasizes the various phases of still and motion pictures, specimen mount- ing, slide manufacture, visual projects of all types, and the conducting and fmancing of school ioiirneys. Probably the outstanding feature of the course is the trip to New York City, which gives excellent first hand knowledge of the methods as well as the possibilities for achievement in the school journey. The course in handwriting gives the students a practical skill in writing and a knowledge of the principles of teaching others how to write. Twcntiz-Jtmr

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Miss Tyson, Miss Wilson. Miss Rahsey, Miss Nelson, Mrs. Newman Dr. Staley. Miss Geyer, Miss McCarthy, Miss Clark, Miss Barker, Miss La.mey .-1 English Department THE work of the English Department is extensive in ' scope, for it embraces training not only in all forms of verbal expression but also in appreciation and inter- pretation of the many types of literary expression. The English Department is attempting to develop students who speak and write correctly and clearly, who are proud of a nice use of their mother tongue, and who are unwilling to forego the cultur; that such a use furnishes. A second aim of the dep.Trtment is to acquaint stu- dents with the best that has been written in English, laying emphasis on a literature which is helpful in building character and in creating high ideals. Along with this knowledge of books, the department hopes there will go a critical attitude and the ability to discriminate, which will result in a genuine love of good reading. Lastly, the department tries to furnish students with some knowledge of methods and some training in the passing on of E nglish skills and English culture. Miss McCarthy Tii ' t-nfiz-.i-ix