Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-04
University Extension.

/ 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
history of the system, the methods of
instruction, and full information in
regard to forming local centers,
University extension was begun in
America in 1897. Wisconsin led the
movement west of the Alleghanies.
"The method of instruction is
adapted to the needs of busy peo-
Pile. Every means is employed to
facilitate the acquisition of knowledge
Les no think, however that this is
a short cut TO genuine education
University extension is not q fun
equivalent for resident University
study, in which there is a place ele-
ment and a 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-weehy
| by a university instructor. The Uni
yersity Extension lecturer aims to inn
part accurate knowledge, and at the
same time to interest, stimulate and
direct the minds OF his students. HIS
method Of treatment must be flexible
and versatile, for his audience is more
complex than University audience.
Evey audience is composed of two
classes of people. 0l 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 IN analysis of
each lecture, references TO the best
books on the subject, and other helpful
suggestions. This will obviste note
taking, assist the student in review
ing, and furnish him, after the lecture
course is completed, guide to the
mastery of the whole subject. For
their sake, Correspondence Course
is provided by which. on payment
of a small fee, instruction may be be-
gun before the lecture course ard con
tinued after the course is completed.
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 its 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 non-resi
dent study are more nearly overcome.
In some courses an extra class has
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.
A series Of questions will be set at
each lecture. The answers 10 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
10 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-
tion, require, also, an essay on some
topic selected by the student with bis
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 certificate, having
the value on the University records
: of one-ffth 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 certiA-
Gates"
The expense for securing course OF
> the lectures for Mineral Point is 500
= 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