SECOND TERM.-B CLASS. 1. Higher Arithmetic, Method of Teaching Arithmetic. 2. Synthetical Grammar, Composition. 3. Drawing of Fruits, Flowers, and Animals. 4. Elocution, Vocal Music, with Method of Teaching it. 1. Analytical Grammar, with Method of Teaching. 2. Physical Geography, with Method of Teaching. 3. Object Lessons in Common Things, Colors, Geometrical Figures, Botany, Zoology, Properties of Bodies, Lectures on Primary Teaching. 4. Attendance and Practice in Experimental School. It will be seen that, if the student enters the A Class of the Training Course, it will require a year and a half for its completion. Many pupils will, however, be able, on admission to the school, to pass by examination, the studies of the A and B classes, and to commence at once the practice of drawing and the object lessons taught in those classes, together with the branches pursued in the C Class. Indeed, not a few teachers, it is hoped, will bring from their schools such an acquaintance with Geography, Arithmetic and Grammar, as to be ready to give their whole time to professional subjects. To teachers already thus qualified, the greatest possible advantages will be given, and they will, in many instances, be able to finish the entire Training Course in a single term. On completion of the Normal Training Course, the student will receive a certificate to that effect, and none who leave the Normal School hereafter without this certificate, will be recommended by the Board of Instruction to teach in the common schools of the State. As a condition of admission to the A Class of the Training Course, all candidates must pass an examination in Elementary Grammar, Local Geography, and Arithmetic through vulgar fractions. No student will be admitted to the Training Course who does not signify his intention of completing it. THE HIGHER NORMAL COURSE. The second course, designed to prepare the student for conducting Union and Graded Schools, will be termed the Higher Normal Course. It will embrace all the academical studies laid down in the catalogue, above the C class, except Geology and Trigonometry. These studies are as follows: Algebra, Geometry, Natural Philosophy, Botany, Chemistry; Latin and Greek (for young men), Latin, and German or French (for young ladies), Intellectual Philosophy, and Vocal Music. The professional studies will occupy two-thirds of the time during the senior term, heretofore employed in Intellectual Philosophy and Trigonometry. The senior class will listen to a course of lectures on the numerous topics embraced under the Laws of Development, the Philosophy of Instruction, and the Organization and Management of Graded Schools. The seniors will also have one term of actual practice in the Experimental School, under the personal instruction of its Prin cipal. No student will be admitted to the Senior Class, without first passing an examination in the previous studies of the Higher Normal Course, and holding the certificate of the Normal Training Course. Examinations for admission to the senior class, will be held on the week previous to the closing week of the Summer Term. On completing the Higher Normal Course, the student wilk receive the diplomas granted by the Legislature of 1863 to graduates of the State Normal School. This diploma supercedes the necessity of examination by the Township Inspectors of the State." Several changes have occurred in the Board of Instruction during the year. Prof. J. M. B. Sill, who has been connected with the school since it first opened, resigned his place to take the Superintendency of the Public Schools of Detroit. His ability, energy and fidelity had commended him to the cordial respect and good will of this Board, of the Faculty and pupils, and had contributed, in no small degree to the prosperity of the school. Miss Susan G. Tyler also resigned her position togo abroad, and deprived the school of another faithful teacher. The Board having concluded to discontinue the Professorship of Vocal Music, Prof. E. M. Foote who had filled the post with the most eminent ability and success, became disconnected with the institution. A teacher of high qualifications in his department, and of extraordinary skill as an instructor, he will carry with him the esteem and good wishes of the Board, and of his former associates. The contract for the supply of library books to the district and township libraries having expired, an advertisement was made for new proposals as required by law. The unsettled condition of the book trade prevented any bids being made, such as a due regard for the public interest would allow the Board to accept. The bids were, therefore, rejected, and another advertisement ordered to be made for other proposals. These proposals are to be received and opened in March next, and it is hoped a contract may be made that will promote this important department of our educational interests. W. J. BAXTER, President. JOHN M. GREGORY, Secretary ex-offico. DANIEL E. BROWN, Members. |