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A Survey Of The Physical Education Program For Girls In High Schools In First And Second Class School Districts In The State Of Washington, Ruby Gomer Norman Dec 1959

A Survey Of The Physical Education Program For Girls In High Schools In First And Second Class School Districts In The State Of Washington, Ruby Gomer Norman

All Master's Theses

One purpose of this investigation is to determine the present status of the girls’ physical education programs in high schools in first and second class school districts in the State of Washington.


A Survey Of Public High School Journalism Departments In The State Of Washington, James Wesley Scott Aug 1959

A Survey Of Public High School Journalism Departments In The State Of Washington, James Wesley Scott

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to obtain an understanding of the current practices and procedures now in effect in the high school journalism programs throughout the State of Washington and to provide data for educators on the present status of the journalism departments for curriculum study and improvement.


The Effects On Washington State Industrial Arts Program Of Eliminating The Practical Arts Requirement For High School Graduation, James Walter Thiele Aug 1959

The Effects On Washington State Industrial Arts Program Of Eliminating The Practical Arts Requirement For High School Graduation, James Walter Thiele

All Master's Theses

The study attempted to determine whether the detriments or gains to industrial arts are caused by the elimination of the Practical Arts Requirement or by other influences. The study was made to enable teachers of industrial arts, school administrators, and school boards to fit the industrial arts program of their schools to the changes caused by the elimination of the Practical Arts Requirement.


Duties Of Vice-Principals In First Class Districts Of The State Of Washington, Randolph J. Anderson Aug 1959

Duties Of Vice-Principals In First Class Districts Of The State Of Washington, Randolph J. Anderson

All Master's Theses

The best person to define the duties of the vice-principal is the vice-principal himself. This, then, is our problem: to survey the duties of the vice-principals in the larger districts of Washington where the secondary school enrollments would be great enough to hire an administrative assistant.


A Development Of A Suitable Clay Body From Two Native Clays, Robert Oscar Iverson Aug 1958

A Development Of A Suitable Clay Body From Two Native Clays, Robert Oscar Iverson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to conduct a series of tests on two native clay bodies. They were used individually and in various proportions in order to find the most suitable combination for use as a potter’s clay.


The Effectiveness Of The Health Instructional Program In The Secondary Class B Schools In The State Of Washington, Phyllis Jean Newton Aug 1958

The Effectiveness Of The Health Instructional Program In The Secondary Class B Schools In The State Of Washington, Phyllis Jean Newton

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study has been to determine the effectiveness of the health instructional program in the secondary class B schools in the State of Washington. Through the survey technique, 119 schools were contacted and questioned in relation to: (1) the various methods of organizing health classes; (2) attitudes of the instructor toward teaching health; and (3) the college preparation of health instructors.


Teaching Music Theory In High School Music Classes: A Comparative Study Of Current Practices In High Schools Of The State Of Washington, William L. Wicker Jul 1958

Teaching Music Theory In High School Music Classes: A Comparative Study Of Current Practices In High Schools Of The State Of Washington, William L. Wicker

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to investigate the current educational practices in providing for the teaching of music theory in the high schools of the State of Washington.


The Superintendent’S Point Of View Concerning The High School Music Program In The Public Schools Of Washington State, J. Russel Uusitalo Jun 1958

The Superintendent’S Point Of View Concerning The High School Music Program In The Public Schools Of Washington State, J. Russel Uusitalo

All Master's Theses

In the interest of better music programs and to further the communication between school music educators and their administrators, it will be the purpose of this study to discuss and investigate the high school music program from the superintendent’s point of view. The philosophies and convictions of 200 superintendents in the State of Washington will be utilized in this study.


An Inquiry Into The Influence Of A Professional Organization Upon Its Members, Frederick Dressler Chesterley Dec 1957

An Inquiry Into The Influence Of A Professional Organization Upon Its Members, Frederick Dressler Chesterley

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare: (1) how a professional organization’s members voted in relation to the organization’s recommendations; (2) how the professional group voted in comparison to the public in general; (3) deviations within the professional group on the basis of age and sex from the stated policy of the professional organization in order to determine if any segment of the membership failed to follow the leadership, and if not, where and why they did not.


A Partial Study Of Teachers’ Meetings In The State Of Washington, Edith Weidemann Aug 1957

A Partial Study Of Teachers’ Meetings In The State Of Washington, Edith Weidemann

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to get the opinions of teachers of various schools in the state of Washington concerning teachers’ meetings; (2) to review the literature which has already been written about various types of meetings; (3) to compare the survey with previous findings; and (4) to discuss any new ideas or developments that might show up as a result of the study.


An Evaluation Of The Teacher Preparation Program At Central Washington College Of Education, George B. Worthington Aug 1957

An Evaluation Of The Teacher Preparation Program At Central Washington College Of Education, George B. Worthington

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to establish the strengths and weaknesses of beginning teachers as seen by themselves and by their supervisors; (2) to compile suggestions of the beginning teachers and their supervisors for the improvement of the college preparatory program made in the light of the reported strengths and weaknesses; and (3) to analyze the reported strengths and weaknesses of beginning teachers and the suggestions for improvement for the specific purpose of making recommended changes in the teacher preparation curriculum.


A Survey And Study Of Handwriting In The Intermediate Grades In Selected Schools In The State Of Washington, Donald H. Ellertson Aug 1957

A Survey And Study Of Handwriting In The Intermediate Grades In Selected Schools In The State Of Washington, Donald H. Ellertson

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study (1) to survey the general nature of current practices in handwriting of the schools within the state of Washington which are classed as a group two and three according to the Washington Education Association’s Thirty-Fourth annual Teachers’ Salary Study; and (2) to determine the relative importance of handwriting in the intermediate curriculum of these schools.


A Questionnaire Survey Of Why, How, And What Literature Is Being Taught In The Eleventh And Twelfth Grades In The State Of Washington, Barbara Marie Kelly Aug 1957

A Questionnaire Survey Of Why, How, And What Literature Is Being Taught In The Eleventh And Twelfth Grades In The State Of Washington, Barbara Marie Kelly

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to obtain a cross-section analysis of the eleventh and twelfth grade teachers of literature in the state of Washington; (2) to discover the attitudes of these teaches as to why and how literature should be taught in grades eleven and twelve; (3) to learn how it is actually taught at theses grade levels; (4) to present and analyze these finding; (5) to ascertain which college courses these teachers felt had helped them the most in preparing to teach literature; and (6) to make suggestions that might help the prospective teachers of literature.


Provisions For Remedial Readers In First Class District High Schools In The State Of Washington, Mary Elizabeth Little Aug 1957

Provisions For Remedial Readers In First Class District High Schools In The State Of Washington, Mary Elizabeth Little

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to determine what the provisions are for remedial readers in first class district high schools in the State of Washington.


A Guide To Financing School Construction In The State Of Washington, Lee Allen Colby Jun 1957

A Guide To Financing School Construction In The State Of Washington, Lee Allen Colby

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to search for all information pertinent to the financing of school buildings in the State of Washington. Once accumulated from the several possible sources, the material was put together in chronological order.


Development Of A Text On The State Of Washington For Fourth Grade Social Studies, Anne Bruketta Johnson, Patricia Dunlap Smith Jan 1957

Development Of A Text On The State Of Washington For Fourth Grade Social Studies, Anne Bruketta Johnson, Patricia Dunlap Smith

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to develop a means for preparing text materials on the State of Washington for the fourth grade, with the thought in mind that a worthwhile contribution would be made to the curricular area dealing with the study of Washington. At the time this study was undertaken there was an urgent need for new and current materials on Washington.


A Study Of The Activities And Attitudes Of Yakima Junior High Teachers In The Block Of Time, Mark Bontrager Aug 1956

A Study Of The Activities And Attitudes Of Yakima Junior High Teachers In The Block Of Time, Mark Bontrager

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of the present study to evaluate the block of time as it is used in Yakima junior high schools. This study had a twofold intent: first to review the literature on the block of time as related to core philosophy, and second to present the results of a study of the activities of Yakima junior high school teachers in the block of time and its related core techniques as well as the results of a study of attitudes toward the block of time as it appears in the Yakima junior high schools.


A Survey Of Existing Practices Of The School Lunch Program In The State Of Washington, William E. Davis Aug 1955

A Survey Of Existing Practices Of The School Lunch Program In The State Of Washington, William E. Davis

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to survey the existing conditions in the lunchrooms of the schools in the State of Washington which are classed as group three, four, and five, according to the Washington Education Association’s Thirty-Second Annual Teachers’ Salary Schedule; and (2) to show the practices, types of equipment being used, supervisory methods, and administrative policies of these programs.


A Survey Of The Public High School Commercial Departments In The State Of Washington, Ralph Vernon Thomas Dec 1954

A Survey Of The Public High School Commercial Departments In The State Of Washington, Ralph Vernon Thomas

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to survey the commercial curriculum of the high schools of the State of Washington. Of particular emphasis was (1) the number of high school commercial teachers employed; (2) commercial subjects offered, grade level at which offered, and total semesters offered; (3) the availability of business machines; (4) commercial courses least needed, and (5) commercial course subjects that could be added. This survey reveals the common characteristics of the commercial departments of the high schools at this time.


An Investigation Of Current Educational Practices For Providing For Gifted Children In The Elementary Schools Of The State Of Washington, Earl Frederick Knuth Aug 1953

An Investigation Of Current Educational Practices For Providing For Gifted Children In The Elementary Schools Of The State Of Washington, Earl Frederick Knuth

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the current practices of the elementary schools in the State of Washington in providing for the educational needs of their gifted children, with the ultimate goal of discovering new practices that would be useful to the elementary schools of Yakima, Washington.


Parent-Teacher Conferences In The Elementary School, Donald C. Crosland Jul 1953

Parent-Teacher Conferences In The Elementary School, Donald C. Crosland

All Master's Theses

This paper is a review of the parent-teacher conference on a group and individual basis. It outlines difficulties, resources and preparation, and the benefits of conducting these conferences.


A Survey Of Unusual Features In Public School Buildings In The State Of Washington, James Jerry Oechsner Aug 1952

A Survey Of Unusual Features In Public School Buildings In The State Of Washington, James Jerry Oechsner

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this paper to present the result of a composite survey of unusual features in new school buildings throughout the state of Washington. The writer does not desire to present the common characteristics of size, shape or description of the conventionally planned schools, but rather his aim will be to present the results of a survey revealing many unusual and accommodating features as they are being incorporated in modern plants.


A Job Analysis Of High School Principalships In Yakima County, Robert Schmelzlee Aug 1952

A Job Analysis Of High School Principalships In Yakima County, Robert Schmelzlee

All Master's Theses

The object of this study is to make an investigation of the status of the high school principal in Yakima County. This paper will attempt to answer a few of the more important questions that are frequently asked concerning the principal and his work.


A Study Of First Grade Entrance Practices In The State Of Washington, James L. Martin Aug 1951

A Study Of First Grade Entrance Practices In The State Of Washington, James L. Martin

All Master's Theses

The purpose here is to determine the actual practice. What is the requirement for entrance into the first grade in the various districts in the state of Washington? Is chronological age the only determining factor? Is any consideration given to mental age? To what extent are the emotional and social factors considered? Is attendance in a kindergarten a factor?


A Survey Of Camping In The State Of Washington And The Implications To Education, Lloyd Gene Craig Aug 1951

A Survey Of Camping In The State Of Washington And The Implications To Education, Lloyd Gene Craig

All Master's Theses

The purposes of this study are to gather needed information concerning the status of camping as now practiced in the State of Washington, and to interpret these data as they apply to a school district interested in initiating a program in Outdoor Education.


The Relationship Between Freshman Entrance Examination Scores And Academic Success In The Curriculum Of Central Washington College Of Education, John O'Donahue Jun 1951

The Relationship Between Freshman Entrance Examination Scores And Academic Success In The Curriculum Of Central Washington College Of Education, John O'Donahue

All Master's Theses

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the magnitude and the direction of the relationship which exists between certain abilities as measured by Freshman Entrance Examinations employed at this college and subsequent success in the academic aspect of college life.


A Critical Analysis Of The Training Of The Homeroom Music Teacher, Ivan A. Hill Jul 1950

A Critical Analysis Of The Training Of The Homeroom Music Teacher, Ivan A. Hill

All Master's Theses

A study of the background and development of the teaching of homeroom music shows that there is an ever-increasing need for an understanding of the many problems which face the administrators, the teachers, and the teacher education institutions. This study of the training of the homeroom music teacher was made for the purpose of defining and analyzing these problems, as they apply to situations in the state of Washington, and determining, from the opinions of teachers and principals now concerned with the situation, what might be best done to improve present conditions in order to insure effective continuation of the …


A Survey Of Opinions Of Recreation Leadership Needs In The Public Schools In The State Of Washington, Robert Hodges Jun 1950

A Survey Of Opinions Of Recreation Leadership Needs In The Public Schools In The State Of Washington, Robert Hodges

All Master's Theses

The primary purpose of this study is to determine what the needs of the public schools in the state of Washington are in relation to recreation leadership so that the higher educational institutions of the state may have some basis for the planning and organization of their teacher training programs. The secondary purpose of this study is to enable the students who are preparing themselves for entering this field to have some idea of the opportunities and the disadvantages that prevail in this area of work.