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Developing The Quality Of Otherness An Ethnological Study Concerning The Guidance Of Social Sensitivity In Six-Seven Year Olds, Corinne Topmiller

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The premise acted upon in this study was not hastily contrived. Centuries of the recognized best in thinking have been compiled before any dynamics were put in motion. Thought of current authorities has been sifted and carefully weighed before six-year-olds were subjected to its effects. The outcome of this search for a truth has been gratifying. After much "boiling and skimming" this truth remained in the field of teaching human relationships: If a child fully realizes that his fellow being is a living, sensitive organism, his overt action and emotional reactions are generally affected.

A Proposed Program Of Accounting For Extracurricular Activity Funds In Kentucky Schools, Samuel Alexander

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Statement of the Problem - The problem of accounting for the funds raised by the various extracurricular activities of a school has been stated by many students of the problem. These writers have dealt principally with the problem of prudent management and control of these funds. The principle of prudence cannot be overlooked in any study of these funds, but closely associated with the principle of prudence are the principles of adaptability and flexibility. The accounting system used should be flexible enough to meet the needs of the student body at any one time and should be of such nature …

A Study Of The Eighth Grade Graduates & High School Attendance Of The Larue County Schools, Willis Borden

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The tabulated data used in this study were selected from the files of the superintendent of LaRue County schools.

The teacher's register of attendance for Kentucky schools from 1947 to 1951 were used to determine the eighth grade graduates of that period. Other data were furnished by the high school principals concerning the failures, promotions, and eliminations in their schools.

The purpose of this thesis is to ascertain the reasons for eighth grade graduates not entering high school and the number of years the eighth grade graduates who entered high school remained in membership. The years considered are 1947 to …

Jesse Stuart & Education, Mae Dixon

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to bring to the attention of the public the educational life and contributions of Jesse Stuart

A Comparative Study Of Barren County Schools 1938-1950, David Montgomery

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study shows that the school census is dropping rapidly in rural areas. It must be remembered that with the introduction of more labor saving farm machinery and the consolidation of small farms that the end is not in sight.

A greater percentage of children are enrolled in our schools. The percentage of attendance is higher and will continue to slowly improve. As consolidation of small schools progresses, school plants and physical equipment will improve.

Over one-half of the children in average daily attendance are transported. Percentage of enrollment and percentage of attendance are much better in the transported group. …

A Study Of The High School Graudates Of The Barren County School System Of Barren County, Kentucky, Woodford Gardner

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The great majority of high school graudates receive no additional education after graduating from high school: therefore, it is imperative that the high schools offer a more comprehensive program of studies to the cosmopolitan group we now have in our high schools to give them a more specific education that will better serve their needs toward their life’s work.