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Human Lab' Helps Children, Students
"The human laboratory" might be another name for the University Nursery School. There, under the direction of teachers and students of the home economics department, the pre-school children offer many interesting situations. $ ^{ \textcircled{9}} $
In the program of organized play at the school, the young enrollees receive an early introduction to literature, music, and the plastic arts. They learn important social lessons in getting along with other children and adults.
While the pre-schoolers are busy learning early lessons, KU students are busy studying the development of these children. Each semester about 300 students use the school as a laboratory for child development classes.
Many students are elementary education majors, gaining experience in working with children as preparation for teaching careers. Others are students of nursing, social work, and home economics. Various other departments of the University also make special studies of the program from time to time.
The nursery school in the white frame house at 1100 Missouri St. has been maintained by the University since 1943. At present 36 children from $ _{2/3} $ to $ _{4/3} $ years of age attended the school five days a week.
Full-Time Staff
Two full-time teachers, two assistant teachers, a nurse, and a cook comprise the staff. Each child eats lunch at the school for a six-weeks' period during the year.
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In planning the nursery school program, the staff tries to meet the needs of the individual and keeps records on each child, according to Mrs. Louella Foster, assistant professor of home economics and director of the school
The playrooms are filled with a wealth of materials—blocks, dolls, books, and miniature vehicles and household appliances. Outside in the yard, teeter-totters, a playhouse, and a jungle jim attract the youngsters.
"The school even has a menagerie of live animals, which is quite popular with the children," said Mrs. Foster. "The youngsters may become acquainted with lambs, goats, guinea pigs, and fish."
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A scholarship in special education has been established by Topeka alumnae of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
Musical instruments, phonograph records, painting, and clay molding develop the children's interest in the arts and give them an opportunity to be creative. Occasionally early talent in art work is discovered and developed.
Due to the popularity of the program, there is a constant waiting list of children who wish to be enrolled, Mrs. Foster said. She pointed out that the school needs more room to expand its facilities before more children can attend and more students can have an opportunity to study and work with the children.
Sorority Sets Up Education Grant
Dr. J. H. Nelson, dean of the Graduate School, said the scholarship will be available to a Kansas graduate student and will be administered by the KU Endowment Association. The holder will be appointed by a committee from the School of Education headed by Dr. Alfred Moore, who is in charge of the program of special education.
Students in special education are trained to teach children who are mentally retarded, emotionally maladjusted, hard-of-hearing, partially sighted or who are exceptionally gifted.
MuPhiOfficer To Visit Here
The German Club will meet at 5 p.m., today in 502 Fraser. Donald W. Martin, Emporia junior, will speak on aims and objectives of the club. A program of German folk songs and a puppet show will be presented. Students interested in German are invited to attend.
While on the campus, Miss Madsen will meet with Thomas Gorton, dean of the fine arts school; have lunch at the Faculty Club, and view a musicale presented by active members of Mu Phi.
Mu Phi Epsilon, professional honorary music fraternity, will entertain its second national vice president, Miss Norma Madsen, of Salt Lake City, Tuesday.
Miss Madsen will show color slides of Gads Hall Settlement, the sorority's philanthropic project, after a semi-formal dinner for alumni and activities at the Casile Tea Room Tuesday night.
The national plowing contest will be held on the Trosvkil Brothers farm near Rothsay, Minn., Sept. 16-17.
Thursday, Sept. 29, 1955
German Club Sets Meeting
French AwardGoes To Kenneth Stites
The Annette Rolli scholarship was awarded to Kenneth Stites, Kansas City, Kan., junior last night at the first meeting of the French Club.
Founded by Miss Elsie Neuenschwander, professor emerita of Romance languages, in memory of her niece, a former University student, the scholarship is presented annually to a student studying French.
R. B. Mahieu, professor of Romance languages, spoke in French on the history, activities, and purposes of the club. Singing, entertainment, and refreshments followed the speech.
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