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University Daily Kansan Wednesday, April 3.1963
Education School Cites "Outstanding Senior"
By Willis Henson
A Lawrence student was named the outstanding senior in the School of Education last night at the Student National Education Association Banquet.
Mrs. Elizabeth Keller was recognized for services in leadership and scholarship. She has traveled to Europe for study, been active in the SUA, and worked with the Campus Chest crusade. Mrs. Keller is also a member of PhiLambda Theta, honorary educational fraternity.
He pointed out that only recently have foreign languages been considered a critical subject to be taught in schools. He said World War II set the precedent for the teaching of foreign languages.
The presentation of the award preceded a talk by Seymour Menton, professor of romance languages.
Prof. Menton said that during the war, men were taught to speak foreign languages at a rapid pace. He said under the Army Specialization Training Program (ASTP), years of class work were squeezed into three months.
The ASTP showed educators languages could be taught in a short length of time. Prof. Menton said
He said after the war, the teaching of foreign languages was advocated in grade schools.
He said grade school pupils can easily learn foreign languages because "they are less self-conscious, and their vocal chords are more receptive." They also can learn cultural background better.
Prof. Menton feels that language training should start at the third or fourth grade. He said the number to
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However, he cautioned that "a better articulation" should exist between secondary and elementary schools. He said the improvement should start in high schools.
Colleges must also upgrade their programs, he said, in order to cope with the improving situation.
"We must face up to these problems" and consider other teaching methods, Prof. Menton said.
Concerning educational television, Prof. Menton said he would not eliminate the classroom teacher. But, an era of automation was set in motion in the teaching of foreign languages.
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