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M340. Mopern TreAcHING Procepures. Three hours credit. This course
represents a systematic study of current proposals for the improvement of
teaching, each chosen on a basis of the degree to which it typifies one of the
major points of view regarding teaching. The purpose of the course is to help
the teacher attain a clearer understanding and consequent improvement of
his own teaching procedures. Prerequisite, 15 hours of education. 11:30-12:20.

Bayles.

M377. PrRopLEMS IN THE THEORY AND PRACTICE oF TEACHING. Two hours
credit. This is a seminar course and is designed to furnish opportunity for
group study of practical teaching problems chosen by individual class mem-
bers. The problem or problems are chosen by the class at the beginning of
the course. Outstanding books of recent publication may be subjected to
critical review. All problems are treated in the light of basic teaching theory,
and the course thereby aids a student to develop a more adequate teaching
philosophy. Prerequisite, M240-M340, or consent of instructor. 9:30-10:20.

Bayles.

M399. RESEARCH IN THE THEORY AND PrRAcTICE oF TEACHING. Two to eight
hours credit. Required of all candidates for the degrees Master of Arts or
Master of Science in Education whose primary interest is in the field of theory
and practice of teaching or the teaching of a special subject matter. The work
of the course consists of intensive and independent investigation done under
the general direction of the instructor in charge. To secure credit in the course
the results of the study must be presented either in the form of a thesis or as
a carefully prepared report, whichever is suitable to the purpose for which the
study is made. Prerequisites, M240-M340, and if the study is statistical in
nature, at least one of the following courses: E166, E252-352, E253-E353, E310,
or P255. By appointment. Staff,

A. SprecraL Meruops IN tHe ACADEMIC FIELDS

Nors.—One of the following two courses will be offered, depending upon student demand.
Early indication of choice, by mail or personally to the department, is desirable.

176. Tests AND MEASUREMENTS IN PuHysicAL Epucation. Three hours
credit. See Physical Education.

M194. Content anpD Metnops or Puysica, Epucation. Three hours credit.
Required of all students majoring in Physical Education. Prerequisites, course
36 and Fundamentals Group. A study of the content and methods of ele-
mentary and secondary school physical education, with specific methods re-
garding games, rhythmic exercises, stunts and self-testing activities. This
course also includes study in characteristics, tendencies, and needs of children
of various ages in relation to physical activities. 8:30-9:20. Elbel.

M291. Tue Tracuine or Socrau Stupies. Three hours credit. Study of
the Educational and social background of present social-studies curricula and
the educational objectives and values to be attained. An evaluation of sub-
ject content made in terms of student response. Content gradation, indi-
vidual differences, library-laboratory, tests, grading, special methods of pro-
cedure, devices, classroom technique and textbook analysis are among the
topics considered. Prerequisite, the Fundamentals Group, and a major in one
of the social sciences. 11:30-12:20. Litchen.

B. Specra, Meruops IN THE TEACHING oF DeEsIGN

M10.+ Exvementary Scooot Art Mernops. Three hours credit. Required
of all candidates for sixty-hour elementary school certificate. This course will
include: (1) methods of teaching drawing, painting, design, and crafts, on the
different grade levels; (2) studio instruction for the teacher in principles of
drawing, painting, design, and crafts to be taught; (3) problems suitable for
grade-school art. 7:30-8:20. A minimum enrollment of 10 students is re-
quired. DeGraw.

 

+ Course M10 will be offered only if 10 or more students enroll.