Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-03
University Extension.

/ a movement is On IOOG TO form d
local center for the purpose of secur-
ing to the people of Mineral Point a
course of University Extension lee
lures. A pamphlet recently sent out
by the University of Wisconsin gives a
history of the system, the methods of
instruction, and full information in
regard to forming local centers.
| University extension was begun in
| America in 1887. Wisconsin led the
movement west of the Alleghanies.
| "The method of instruction is
adapted to the needs of busy peo-
pie. Every means is employed to
facilitate the acquisition of knowledge.
Let no think, however that this is
a short cut to genuine education.
University extension is not full
equivalent for resident University
study, in which there is place ele-
ment and time element, for which
no substitute can be found in Univer-
sity extension.
"But all persons can not attend the
University. To such, the University
Extension offers many University ad-
vantages through series of six lee
turers delivered weekly or bi-weekly
| by university instructor. The Uni
versity Extension lecturer aims to i'm
part accurate knowledge, and at the
same time to interest, stimulate aud
direct the minds of his students. His
method of treatment must be flexible
and versat tile, for his audience is more
complex than a University audience.
Evey audience is composed of two
classes of people. Q Those who
merely attend the lectures and lack
time or inclination for the reading.
(2) Genuine students who make
systematic study Of the subject. The
| first class are welcome. The second
alone realize the full benefits Of the
University Extension. To aid them
the following special plan has been
devised:
"a printed Syllabus, free to each
student, will give an epitome to the
subject considered, an analysis Of
each lecture, references to the best
books on the subject, and other helpful
suggestions. This will obviate note
taking, assist the student in review
| ing, and furnish him, after the lecture
course is completed, a guide to the
mastery of the whole subject. For
their sake, Correspondence Course
is provided, by which. on payment
of small fee, instruction may be be-
gun before the lecture course and con-
tinued after the course is completed.
IS The Glass, which is held before or
after each lecture, furnishes the
student an opportunity to question the
lecturer and have special difficulties
explained. The lecturer will take the
opportunity to elaborate his subject or
to emphasize it's salient features.
"Discussion should be encouraged in
the class. Here we find the real teach
ing. Here we find the personal con-
| tact between lecturer and students,
which enables the lecturer to transmit
to students the real University spirit
and method. Here, indeed, the most
permanent Extension work is done.
Here the disadvantages of nonresi-
dent study are more nearly overcome.
"In some courses an extra class Las
been organized for special reading,
demonstration and study under the
direction of the lecturer. This method
will be followed whenever the nature
of the subject renders it advisable and
the time at the disposal of the lecturer
permits the additional work.
ga series of questions will be set at
each lecture. The answers to these,
the student may write out at home
with the aid of his books. He should
write on only one side of the sheet.
At least three days before the next
lecture, he should mail all his answers
to the lecturer, who will correct the
paper and return it at the lecture, with
such comments on the margin as are
needed. The lecturer may at his op-
ton, require, also, an essay on some
topic selected by the student with his
aid.
''The lecturer will hold at the end
of the course written examination
which may be taken only by those who
have attended the lectures and classes,
read the required books, and sent in the
required papers. To such as comply
with these requirements and pass the
examination, the University Of Wis
consin will award a certificate, having
the value on the University records
of one fifth study for one term, and
accredited accordingly, should the
holder ever study at the University
1t is hoped that large number will
by earnest study this year win certifi.
Gates"
The expense for securing a course OF
the lectures for Mineral Point is $9C
for the lecturers fee, and the travelling
expenses of the lecturer; amounting
in all to less than $135.
Principal A. R. Jolley. is in cores
pondence with Prof. Birge, of the
University, in regard to the matter
A canvass of the city will be made al
an early day to secure promises to take
tickets for the course. The movement
should meet with general and hearty
encouragement.
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