Brigham Young University. Dept. of Training
In 1904, the Training Department was officially established in the Normal School of Brigham Young University. It served as both a school for students from elementary to eighth grade and as student teaching for Normal School students planning on becoming teachers in those grades. The coursework included subjects associated with elementary studies, including phonics, arithmetic, spelling, etc. In 1905, the department was renamed the Department of Training, while maintaining its administrative functions and coursework.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. Training School
Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Training
Brigham Young University. Normal School. Training Dept.
Description
Established: 1904
Abolished: 1905
Location: Provo, Utah (1904-1905)
Functions
The Training Department taught schoolwork up to eighth grade, including theology, reading, writing, music, phonics, spelling, history and literature, geography, language, nature work, art and manual training, arithmetic, and physical training.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Training Department was part of the Normal School, the primary school training branch of Brigham Young University.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School (1904-1905)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Training (1905)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p.55 (part of the Normal School) p. 73-82 (Training Department, courses listed)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 71 (Dept. of Training)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00083
Creator: UPB