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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt:...the principles of teaching, which underlie the best methods of instruction, and is both theoretical and practical. It is conducted by mean? of lectures, assigned readings, discussions and reports, accompanied by either observation or practice in the elementary schools under the direction of the instructor. It is planned for all students whu expect to teach in the h-gh schools or to be principals or superintendents. No credit is given in this course to graduates of normal schools, receiving one year's credit at the University. Prerequisite: Course I in Philosophy. VI. Practice of Secondary Teaching. n. Professor Ranein. This course includes lectures on the general methods of secondary teaching, assigned readings, reports and discussions, with either observation or-practice of secondary teaching under the charge of the instructor. It is planned more particulariy for those who expect to teach in high schools. Prerequisite: Course IV in Education. VII. The Theory of Education. u. Dean James. This is an introductory course in educational theory and includes a somewhat detailed study of the principles which underlie a scientific theory of education. No credit is given in this course to graduates of normal schools, receiving one year's credit at the University. Prerequisite: Course I in Philosophy. l'll I. School Administration. i, or n. Professor Ranein. An introductory study of school administration, conducted by lectures, reports and discussions; the organization of school systems--the work of school boards, superintendents, principals and teachers--school buildings, and hygiene. This course is planned especially for students, without any teaching experience, who hope later to do work in supervision. IX. School Supervision. n. Professor Ranein. An advanced cour...