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248 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COURSES bel, Herbart, Spencer, and Horace Mann. / / . ; M., W., F.; 6; (3). Professor DEXTER. Required: Pedagogy I. 3. PRINCIPLES OF PEDAGOGY.—The basis for a scientific theory of education critically considered from the standpoint of the individual in his relation to the mass. The developing powers of the child are here studied in their bearing upon social efficiency. The more general problems of Genetic Psychology are considered, as well as those essential to the theory and art of teaching. Lectures, essays, and discussions. /. and II.; M., W., F.; 2; (3). Professor DEXTER. Required: Two years of University work. 4. PRINCIPLES OF PEDAGOGY.—A continuation of Course 3. The problems of school education. The making of a course of study. Inter-relation of school studies. Method in teaching. The recitation. Examinations. Grading and promotion. The various branches, considered as school subjects. / / . ; M., W., F.; 7; (3). Professor DEXTER. Required: 5. Pedagogy 3. T H E GROWTH OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IN THE UNITED STATES.—A historical study of the development of the present school system in our own country. Beginning with the earliest attempts at private and public schools in the colonies, the movements are traced to the present time. Special time is given to the study of secondary school growth. / . ; Tu., Th.; 6; (2). Professor DEXTER. Required: Two years of University work. 6. CONTEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL CONDITIONS AND MOVEMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES.—In this course are studied critically the educational tendencies of to-day. Besides the broader meaning of the whole movement, the school systems of our larger cities and towns are carefully studied. / / . ; Tu., Th.; 6; (2). Professor DEXTER. Required: Pedagogy 1, 3 or 5. 7. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF FRANCE, GERMANY, ENGLAND, AND AMERICA.—In this course are considered the French Lycees, the German Gymnasia, the English Board, Public, and Church Schools, and the American Academies and High Schools. Their resemblances and differences are carefully noted, as well as the conditions which have led up to each. / / . ; Tu., Th.; 2; (2). 8. Professor DEXTER. HIGH SCHOOL THEORY AND PRACTICE.—A critical study of High School Courses as carried on in our country, together with the
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