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Appraising The Needs Of A Ninth Grade Reading Class, Wilena Barker Heald
Appraising The Needs Of A Ninth Grade Reading Class, Wilena Barker Heald
Graduate Student Research Papers
Many students who enter high school at Milton-Freewater, Oregon, are unable to do satisfactory work because they can not read. This situation, although common in secondary schools in the United States, must be improved. At the present time the student whose reading ability is two to six years below his grade level is being placed in a reading class.The purpose of this paper was (1) to survey the general principles of good diagnosis, (2) to determine the criteria for selecting suitable tests, and (3) to suggest suitable tools for appraisal to be used by the classroom teacher.
The Role And Scope Of Occupational Information Services In The Junior College, Paul K. Preus
The Role And Scope Of Occupational Information Services In The Junior College, Paul K. Preus
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purposes of this study were: (1) to gain insight into the functions of the occupational information services as they relate to the aims of a modern junior college; and (2) to become acquainted with sources of occupational information and techniques for its use in this context.
Organizing The Class For Reading Growth, Jack Richard Stapelton
Organizing The Class For Reading Growth, Jack Richard Stapelton
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purposes of this study were (1) to determine and evaluate some of the reading skills that would prove most valuable in the intermediate reading program, (2) to outline the best ways of analyzing the individual child's ability to use these skills, and (3) to collect and develop in an appendix for classroom use various inventories, check lists, standardized tests, and informal tests of appraisal.
Utilizing Educational Television In The Elementary Curriculum, Melvin Lee Beauchamp
Utilizing Educational Television In The Elementary Curriculum, Melvin Lee Beauchamp
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was (1) to review current literature on educational television and the progress being made and (2) to establish ways of utilizing this media in the elementary curriculum.
Current Coaching Trends In Track And Field, Charles Cecil Baker
Current Coaching Trends In Track And Field, Charles Cecil Baker
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this paper to collect and present developments since 1956 in coaching, technique of performance, and equipment in most of the major track and field events.
A Study To Investigate The Need For An Air Conditioned Thermal Environment In Our Schools, Richard Edward Barich
A Study To Investigate The Need For An Air Conditioned Thermal Environment In Our Schools, Richard Edward Barich
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to investigate our schools' need for a thermal environment provided by air conditioning.
A Study Of The Utilization Of The School Assembly, David Clark
A Study Of The Utilization Of The School Assembly, David Clark
Graduate Student Research Papers
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A Study Of Materials And Methods For Guiding Students To An Appreciation Of Good Literature, Sandra Emily Cox
A Study Of Materials And Methods For Guiding Students To An Appreciation Of Good Literature, Sandra Emily Cox
Graduate Student Research Papers
One of the most important aspects of English teaching is guiding students to an appreciation of good literature. In this field are a wealth of experiences and a depth in appeal seldom found in other subjects. However, the problems of what students like, why they like it, and exactly how teachers can guide students to enjoy the better quality of literature arise. These problems will be discussed, analyzed, and some solutions suggested on the following pages.
A Plan For Unifying The Measurement Program Of The Mount Vernon Schools, Leo G. Hake
A Plan For Unifying The Measurement Program Of The Mount Vernon Schools, Leo G. Hake
Graduate Student Research Papers
The feeling has been expressed throughout the district that an integrated testing program for the entire system would provide teachers, counselors, and administrators with a clearer picture of the needs and potentialities of the student and would provide better criteria for evaluating and improving our curriculum and instruction. The purpose of this study was (1) to determine the purposes of a testing program, (2) to study recommendations of authorities concerning the initiation of a testing program, and from this (3) to outline a plan of action for unifying the Mount Vernon testing program. It was not the purpose of this …
Development Of Economic Principles For The Secondary Schools: A Review Of The Literature, Charles John Guntley Jr.
Development Of Economic Principles For The Secondary Schools: A Review Of The Literature, Charles John Guntley Jr.
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to (1) ascertain how and what was currently being studied in the area of economics in the public schools, (2) survey some of the methods suggested as fulfilling the need for economic education, and (3) attempt to compare the efficacy of teaching economics as a separate discipline and as an integral part of other social studies courses.
A Study Of The Elementary Principal Internship, Robert L. Henry
A Study Of The Elementary Principal Internship, Robert L. Henry
Graduate Student Research Papers
The Washington State Board of Education and higher institutions in the state of Washington have prescribed definite requirements for elementary and secondary principal's credentials. Limited information is available, however, to aid in developing and carrying out a program of internship experiences as one phase of administrative requirements. The purpose of this study was to develop a handbook for elementary principal internship in the state of Washington.
Experimental Use Of Teacher Aides In Wenatchee, Washington, Lawrence William Holland
Experimental Use Of Teacher Aides In Wenatchee, Washington, Lawrence William Holland
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to give an account of the experimental use of teacher aides in the Sunnyslope Elementary School, Wenatchee, Washington. The study will (1) show preliminary steps taken, (2) give an account of the actual procedures of both the teachers and the aides, and (3) report the evaluations and implications as seen by The Teacher Aide Committee.
Supervision Through Observational Visits To The Classroom, Kenneth Lee Howerton
Supervision Through Observational Visits To The Classroom, Kenneth Lee Howerton
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to (1) review the evolution of supervisory attitude toward the observational visit, (2) determine how it may improve instruction, (3) discuss the establishment of rapport between the supervisor and the teacher, (4) present some types of classroom observational visits the principal as a supervisor may use, and (5) present and discuss the value of the post visit conference between teacher and supervisor.
An Inquiry Into Evaluation As Related To Teacher Competency, Elroy G. Hulse
An Inquiry Into Evaluation As Related To Teacher Competency, Elroy G. Hulse
Graduate Student Research Papers
This report will (1) reveal some of the prevalent views concerning the nature of a competent teacher and (2) characterize some of the many techniques for using evaluative data in promoting effective learning.
A Teacher's Handbook For West Valley High School, Richard Ralph Lackey
A Teacher's Handbook For West Valley High School, Richard Ralph Lackey
Graduate Student Research Papers
To attain order in the management of school affairs, a guide is necessary. Teachers as well as students must have the information necessary to cope with problems and situations that a.re a. part of every school day. A teacher's handbook can be a guide to resolving the routine problems that develop. Developnent of a teacher's handbook was disoussed in the general faculty meetings at West Valley High School, Yakima, Washington. The writer was to draw up the final draft.
The Role Of The Principal In Classroom Supervision, George W. Lasswell
The Role Of The Principal In Classroom Supervision, George W. Lasswell
Graduate Student Research Papers
This study intended to determine the practices of supervision from 1930 to the present time, survey these practices of supervision, and report the changes.
A Study Of The Values And Problems Relative To The Use Of Parents And Other Resource Persons In The Elementary School Social Studies Program, Evelyn L. Larson
A Study Of The Values And Problems Relative To The Use Of Parents And Other Resource Persons In The Elementary School Social Studies Program, Evelyn L. Larson
Graduate Student Research Papers
One of the purposes of this study was to find if the use of resource persons is a valuable and sound method of teaching. Another purpose was to find the values of such teaching to the child, to the teacher and to the parent. Is it a justifiable technique for developing the purposes and reaching the goals of a well planned social studies program? Another purpose was to expose the problems involved in the use of this method and to try to solve at least some of them.
Teaching Spelling In Grades One Through Twelve, Robert Calvin Little
Teaching Spelling In Grades One Through Twelve, Robert Calvin Little
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to determine methods and procedures for successful teaching of spelling to pupils in the twelve grades of the public schools.
The Role Of The Homeroom In Today's Junior High, Donald T. Murray
The Role Of The Homeroom In Today's Junior High, Donald T. Murray
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was (1) to identify some of the deficiencies commonly found in junior high school homeroom programs and (2) to identify the causes of these deficiencies in such a way that some course or courses of action might suggest themselves as a means of correction.
The Role Of Occupational Information In Counseling, 1961, Howard H. Parkhurst
The Role Of Occupational Information In Counseling, 1961, Howard H. Parkhurst
Graduate Student Research Papers
During the last several years the place or role of occupational information in the school systems of this country has been relatively undecided. It has ranged from 10 total hours of occupational information to 180 in schools that thought this information important enough to present at all. It has been and still is a required course in some colleges. The school counselor has the recognized duty of helping students plan so they will have the required courses to meet some educational goal. Some counselors feel a responsibility for presenting occupational information. Other counselors feel that the teacher should do so. …
Modern Specifications For A Junior High School Industrial Arts Area, John James Pocrnich
Modern Specifications For A Junior High School Industrial Arts Area, John James Pocrnich
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to develop the latest specification trends for developing physical facilities for an industrial arts area. Taken into consideration were the educational requirements of the school and the desires of the community. These standards and specifications culminated in a working floor plan appropriate to a specific area, Carmichael Junior High School, Richland, Washington, or possibly to other junior high schools contemplating remodeling or constructing areas of this type.
An Exploratory Course Of Study For Electricity And Electronics In The Junior High School Shop, Myron Harry Radelmiller
An Exploratory Course Of Study For Electricity And Electronics In The Junior High School Shop, Myron Harry Radelmiller
Graduate Student Research Papers
In preparation for teaching an eighth grade course at Monticello Junior High School, Longview, Washington, the writer proposes to develop a teaching guide for explorations in electricity and electronics. The Longview school system has not yet adopted a guide for this particular area. This guide is intended to provide the writer with a broader knowledge of background information, enabling him to make the course more interesting and useful to the students. By using this guide the writer will be able to direct his classes toward the objectives of industrial arts and general education.
How The Principal Through Observations And Individual Conferences Can Help The Elementary School Teacher Evaluate Her Work, Leland J. Rhodes
How The Principal Through Observations And Individual Conferences Can Help The Elementary School Teacher Evaluate Her Work, Leland J. Rhodes
Graduate Student Research Papers
An attempt was made in this study to (1) determine how evaluation pertains to the measurement and appraisal of teaching efficiency, (2) determine the function of evaluation as a co-operative effort between the individual teacher and the supervisor to improve teaching, and (3) to determine how the supervisor can use observations and individual conferences to help the teacher evaluate her work.
Individualized Progress In Primary Reading Program, Betty Ann Schultz
Individualized Progress In Primary Reading Program, Betty Ann Schultz
Graduate Student Research Papers
This study attempted to review literature to discover plans, especially the individualized plan used by some educators for meeting individual reading differences. First it is necessary to establish a philosophical basis for the individualized approach in education.
A Study Of The Substitute Teacher Program, Robert Ward Salisbury
A Study Of The Substitute Teacher Program, Robert Ward Salisbury
Graduate Student Research Papers
Substitute teaching is an area of tremendous importance in every school system. It is estimated that there is an average daily absence of 10 per cent among regular faculty members. If the substitute teaching program is ineffective, this means that 10 per cent of all classes and class time is wasted. It is essential that a school system have an effective program to provide for the absences of regular teachers so that there will be no appreciable loss in the educational program.
Fundamental Criterion And Classification Variables As A Basis For Ability Grouping, Roland W. Sloan
Fundamental Criterion And Classification Variables As A Basis For Ability Grouping, Roland W. Sloan
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to attempt to find how effective ability grouping is in other educational systems, also, to find fundamental criteria and classification variables to aid as a basis for grouping by ability. Often schools are not adequately prepared to make the best use of these new methods. Very often the teachers do not understand some of the philosophies of these new movements. Sometimes, through ignorance or partial knowledge, educators misuse and abuse a new method until it comes into disfavor with the administration and faculty. Consequently, the movement may be discontinued or severely cut. The classroom …
The Effective Use Of Educational Television, Richard Don Smedley
The Effective Use Of Educational Television, Richard Don Smedley
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to (1) establish a need for developing utilization procedures for educational television, (2) determine materials needed for effective use, (3) point out ways to prepare the classroom for most effective reception, (4) show how to orient students, (5) suggest viewing procedures, (6) cite the need for follow-up and possible follow-up techniques, and (7) indicate possible methods of evaluation for both program and students.
A Guide To Planning And Equipping A Local Production Laboratory, Carl E. Tingelstad
A Guide To Planning And Equipping A Local Production Laboratory, Carl E. Tingelstad
Graduate Student Research Papers
The problem was: What factors should be considered in planning and equipping a local production laboratory to become an integral part of a large school district instructional materials center.
The Participation Of Junior High School Boys In Competitive Athletics, Richard (Dick) A. Van Well
The Participation Of Junior High School Boys In Competitive Athletics, Richard (Dick) A. Van Well
Graduate Student Research Papers
The problem of this study was to gather information concerning interschool athletics. The chief purposes of this study were to: (1) Collect and summarize the literature written by the medical profession; (2) Collect and summarize the literature written by the educational profession; and (3) To present the research written by those involved, so that people concerned with the problem might make a better judgement on the advisability of interschool athletics at the junior high level.
A Comparison Of Results Obtained By Changing The Amount Of Emphasis Placed On Different Aspects Of A Seventh Grade Mechanical Drawing Course, Joseph Andrew Vegar
A Comparison Of Results Obtained By Changing The Amount Of Emphasis Placed On Different Aspects Of A Seventh Grade Mechanical Drawing Course, Joseph Andrew Vegar
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this paper to show that enrichment or the seventh grade mechanical drawing course content results in greater general knowledge of the subject without loss of detail technique.