Plant-study: Group D. (Instructors: J. W. Eastham; Professor Hutchinson.) A continuation of the Preliminary Course, proceeding from a consideration of general biology to an observational study of plants in relation to environment and experimental work dealing with the growth and work of root, stem, and leaf; systematic botany continued; the nature and work of bacteria; plant-diseases and methods of controlling them. Entomology: (Instructors: R. C. Treherne, B.S.A.; E. H. Blackmore, Esq., Victoria.) Study of representative insects of common families, their life-histories and habits; practical, identification of insects; artificial control-insecticides and methods of manufacture; natural control; value of parasitism, predaceous insects, etc.; field-study of insect species; practical methods of collecting and preservation. SPECIAL LECTURES ON AGRICULTURAL TOPICS. "The Country Life Problem," a series of five lectures by Professor L. S. Klinck, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of British Columbia. (In the consideration of this question special attention was devoted to a study of the economic, social, and educational aspects of the subject.) "Animal Disease and Public Health," by W. T. McDonald, B.S.A., M.S.A., Live Stock Commissioner, Victoria. "The Growing of Bulbs and Garden Seeds," two lectures by L. Stevenson, B.S.A., M.S., Superintendent, Dominion Experimental Farm, Sidney, B.C. "Parasitism amongst Insects," by J. D. Tothill, Dominion Department of Agriculture, Fredericton, N.B. Certificates: Teachers who completed satisfactorily the Preliminary or First-year Course received an interim certificate in rural science. Those who took the Advanced or Secondyear Course and obtained satisfactory standing in all practical and written tests received a diploma in rural science. (Staff of Instructors: W. P. Weston, Art Teacher; James G. Sinclair, Art Teacher; Spencer Object Drawing: With pencil, charcoal, pen, brush; principles of construction; relation of construction to memory drawing; methods of teaching; tests; light and shade; tone studies; blackboard drawing. Nature Drawing: With pencil, pen, brush; construction of plant forms, leaves, flowers, and naturalhistory specimens; blackboard drawing. Design: Geometrical construction in patterns; decorative motifs; principles of design; This course was open to those students who obtained a first-class certificate in the Preliminary Course of 1914 or 1915, or who could satisfy the authorities that they possessed the necessary ability to profit by the instruction. The course was of particular value to high-school teachers. (Instructors: John Kyle, A.R.C.A., Art Master; J. Macmillan, Art Teacher.) Drawing and Painting from Objects: Flowering plants; natural-history specimens; study of light and shade, tone, colour, and composition; blackboard drawing. Design: Decorative motifs; principles of design; naturalistic and conventional styles; suitability of design to purpose; colour harmonies from nature; historic styles. Applied Design: Designing objects to be made in wood and metal; decoration of same by stains, gesso; metal repoussé, embroidery, applique, leather-work. Certificate: Practical and theoretical tests were conducted during the session and at the close a certificate was awarded showing the standing of each student who completed the (3.) MANUAL TRAINING. course. (a.) MANUAL ARTS, PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE. (b.) WOOD AND METAL WORK FOR SCHOOLTEACHERS AND CERTIFICATED MANUAL INSTRUCTORS. (a.) MANUAL ARTS, PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE GRADE HAND-WORK. Pedagogics: The child and the work; organization and equipment; lesson plans and methods of presentation; Manual of School Law on primary and intermediate grade work. Drawing: Sketching the various views of objects made-top, front, end, perspective view; lettering; the use of ruler, set-squares, compasses, simple draughting exercises; lessons in design as applied to the construction of models; suitability of design to purpose; discussion on good taste and form; blackboard practice. Applied Work: PAPER FOLDING AND CUTTING: Process. To illustrate arithmetical and geometrical truths. Design.-Colour harmonies and contrasts. Projects.-Square, oblong, triangle, etc. MAT-WEAVING. THIN CARDBOARD-WORK. Process. Use of ruler, drawing patterns, cutting out, decorative design, folding, and pasting. Projects.—Trays, boxes, booklets for school-work, mounts, book-marks, desk-blotters. HEAVIER CARDBOARD-WORK. Process. More accurate drawing; working-out of development patterns, use of ruler, compass, and set-squares; calculations. Projects.—Book-covers, simple portfolios, envelopes and files, booklets, desk-pads, boxes, section booklets and their sewing. CLAY OR PLASTICENE MODELLING: Process.-Acquaintance with material; study of type forms and models; relation to drawing; correlation to school-work, such as nature-study, geography, etc. Projects. Fruits, vegetables flowers, and common objects; their relation to typemodels. Certificate: Tests were conducted as the work proceeded and a certificate awarded to those students who successfully completed the course. (b.) WOOD AND METAL Work. (Instructors: A. S. Hamilton, Manual Training Instructor; A. W. Jones, Manual Training Manual-training instructors holding positions with temporary certificates had an opportunity at this class to qualify for certificates of a permanent character. Instructors already holding permanent certificates were permitted to attend and give their time to special subjects, such as wood-turning and metal repoussé. Pedagogics of Manual Training: The history, theory, and methods of educational hand-work; lectures given each day; written tests each week. Cardboard Modelling: A course will be carried out suitable to intermediate-grade classes, and preparatory to woodwork. Woodwork:. DRAWING AND DESIGN: (a.) Plans, elevations, and sections. (b.) Translations of isometric views into orthographic plans and sections to scale, and vice versa. (c.) Designing models and exercises suitable for elementary schools. BENCH-WORK: To design and execute in suitable material exercises or models involving the use of the tools detailed in the Manual of School Law. Copper and Brass Repousse: Processes.-Bending, filing, sawing, riveting, planishing, polishing, raising repoussé, etc. Projects.-Paper-knife, blotter-corners, hat-pin, watch-fob, tray, book-ends, napkinrings, frame, box, hinges, lamp-shade. Mathematics: Calculating time and cost of production; use of school-room methods in the workshop. Written Work: (a.) To answer questions on the construction and methods of using and sharpening any of the ordinary wood-working tools. (b.) To understand the general conditions of the growth of timber, its preparation for market, the particular uses and sources of supply of materials used in British Columbia; to recognize specimens, tree pests, diseases, etc. Certificate: A first-class certificate was granted to candidates who attended the class regularly and passed first-class in the final examination in drawing, designing, bench-work, and written work. Seventy-five per cent. of the available marks in each subject were necessary to entitle the candidate to a first-class certificate, and 50 per cent. to a certificate of the second class. After the holder of a first-class certificate has satisfactorily conducted a manual-training centre for one school-year, and had his certificate endorsed by the Inspector of Manual Training, a permanent British Columbia certificate will then be awarded. (4.) HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS. (a.) PRELIMINARY. (b.) ADVANCED. (Instructors: Mrs. M. Arkley Martin, Supervisor of Domestic Science, South Vancouver; This course was arranged specially for teachers who work in districts where there is no special domestic-science instructor, and who desire to be able to instruct their pupils in the duties of the home-maker. The lessons in cookery, sewing, hygiene, and home-nursing were such as might be introduced in the ordinary class-room of a school. (a.) PRELIMINARY COURSE (FIRST-YEAR Course). Home-nursing and Hygiene: Personal hygiene. The Invalid's room-location, ventilation, furnishing, temperature, bed-making, etc. Emergencies. Sanitary Science: Heating, lighting, and ventilation of a home. Water-supply-disposal of waste. Methods of living. Infection and disinfection. Cookery: FOODS-THEORY: Food and its effect on man; food principles; food accessories. A study of carbohydrates; digestion and absorption. A study of fats; the fuel value of foods. A study of proteins, mineral matters, and acids; the preservation of foods. Food values and their cost. PRACTICE: Kitchen equipment. Measurement of ingredients. Cleaning and care of utensils. Economical marketing. The preparation, cooking, and serving of meals. Beverages, milk, fruit, cereals, eggs, vegetables, cheese, soups. Legumes, bread, leavening agents, meats, fish, pastry, and cakes. Invalid cookery. The kitchen-garden. Needlework: PRACTICAL: Hand and work drills. Stitches-plain and sample embroidery. Seams-hems, gathering, and putting-on of bands. Buttons and button-holes, tapes, etc. Patching and darning. Set of garments draughted and cut to scale. Set of garments made up by hand. THEORETICAL: Talks on sewing equipment. Talks on household textiles. Talks on suitable material for undergarments. Talks on suitable material for outer and children's garments. Comparison of ready-made and home-made garments. Suggested courses for different grades. Suggested courses for rural schools. Suggested course in needlework for boys, following the lines of the "Boy Scouts." (b.) ADVANCED COURSE (SECOND-YEAR Course). For those students who obtained approved standing at the summer school of 1914 or 1915, or those who could satisfy the authorities that they possessed the necessary ability to profit by the instruction. Home-nursing and Hygiene: Personal hygiene. Bandaging-practical instruction. Recognition and emergency treatment of common accidents of the home, school-room, street, and playground; artificial respiration. |