HISTORY AND ART OF TEACHING PROFESSOR PAYSON Instruction is given by means of lectures during one term of the senior year to the students of the Classical School. Others who expect to teach, or who are interested in the subject, are allowed to attend the lectures. The object of the course is to make the student acquainted with the most important educational theories and their place in history, and to introduce him to the study of the science and art of teaching. The principal educational classics are considered, and such practical work is done by reports and discussions as the time permits. PHYSICAL TRAINING MR. DODGE Exceptionally fine opportunities for physical training are afforded to all students by the Robert F. Ballantine Gymnasium, Neilson Field and the Boathouse, which are elsewhere described. At the beginning of his freshman year each student is given a physical examination, conducted upon the plan now in use at the leading colleges, and a complete record is made of his physical condition. This examination is repeated from time to time and thus affords valuable information concerning the growth and development of the individual. At the time of the examination an anthropometric chart is drawn, showing the relation of the individual to the normal standard in size, strength and symmetry. From the information thus obtained cards are made out specifying the exercises most suitable for each case. For the classical section of the Sophomore and Freshmian Classes attendance at gymnastic exercise is required for four half-hour periods weekly throughout the year. For these classes a graded course has been arranged. To the Freshmen are taught free exercises, exercises with Indian clubs, exercises upon the so-called "heavy" apparatus, and track and field athletics. The Sophomores use dumb-bells, wands and the heavy apparatus, and also receive instruction in athletics. With all other students gymnasium attendance is optional. Classes are formed to suit the general convenience, and a progressive course of instruction is followed. During the winter term a class is formed from the two higher classes, for instruction in fencing with foils and singlesticks. Swimming is regularly taught during the spring term. Students are required, before enrollment by the manager of an athletic team or organization, or before entering their names for match contests, to secure from the Instructor in Physical Training a certificate, good for the current college year, stating that the candidate is physically fit for such contests. SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL RUTGERS SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL, BY ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVED 4TH APRIL, 1864, AND THE MECHANIC ARTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW ADMISSION Every applicant for admission should be at least sixteen years of age, and must submit to the President proper testimonials of a good moral character. If an applicant for a free State scholarship he must also present to the President a certificate of appointment. Students who present themselves should be prepared, by careful study and by reviews of their work, to pass sucessfully a thorough examination on the subjects which are required; in which event they will be admitted without conditions. Only such students are admitted with conditions as are, in the opinion of the Faculty, so nearly prepared as to be able to make up all deficiencies during the first term, meanwhile maintaining a good standing in their class. Conditioned students will have an opportunity given them to remove their entrance conditions as early as possible in the first term. It is expected that entrance. conditions will be made up before the beginning of the second term. EXAMINATIONS AT THE COLLEGE.-Examinations for admission will be held on the Friday and Saturday preceding commencement week, 15th and 16th June, 1906, beginning at 10 o'clock A. M. on Friday, in the Registrar's office. Applicants may also be examined on the Monday and Tuesday preceding the opening of College, 17th and 18th September, 1906, at the same hour and place. Students are advised to be present for examination in June. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS.-It is not necessary that examinations in all the subjects required for admission be taken in the same year, but candidates may, on the above dates, offer themselves, at any point in their preparatory studies, for preliminary examination in any of the subjects required for admission in which their teachers certify that they are prepared. STATE COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS.-Students will be admitted who pass the State competitive examinations, which will be held in the courthouse of each county on Saturday, 2d June, 1906. For the requirements of the State law see page 69. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD.-Rutgers College has shared in the movement to secure uniform requirements for admission to the colleges under whose auspices an Examination Board has been organized. Certificates of this Board will be accepted in both the Classical and Scientific Schools of Rutgers College. CERTIFICATES. From certain preparatory schools of approved standing, students are admitted to the Freshman Class upon the certificate of the principal. See page 22. Admission by certificate is conditioned upon the student's proving himself able to do the full work of his class, and at any time during the freshman year he may be dropped from the class in case his work is not satisfactory. |