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1959

Teacher Education and Professional Development

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An Attempt To Organize Criteria Into A Self-Evaluation Form For The Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-8) In Lewis County, Rollyn Lee Tucker Aug 1959

An Attempt To Organize Criteria Into A Self-Evaluation Form For The Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-8) In Lewis County, Rollyn Lee Tucker

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to find criteria used in teacher evaluation; (2) to evaluate the criteria for a self-evaluation form; (3) to organize a self-evaluation form for elementary teachers (Grades 1ยท8) in Lewis County; and (4) to assist, in any way possible, in keeping the professional standards of teachers equal to or above the standards of other professions.


An Investigation Of The Demonstration Method For Teaching Critical Thinking In Elementary School Science, John Gilbert Eyres Aug 1959

An Investigation Of The Demonstration Method For Teaching Critical Thinking In Elementary School Science, John Gilbert Eyres

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine (1) the effectiveness of the demonstration method, as used in science on the elementary school level, in teaching the critical thinking ability; (2) whether a reliable testing device could be designed to measure critical thinking ability at the elementary school level; and (3) whether there exists a relationship between the mental ability of elementary school children and their ability to do critical thinking.


An Evaluation Of Current Homework Practices In Grades 4, 5, And 6 Of The Bremerton Public Schools, Donald M. Fujimoto Aug 1959

An Evaluation Of Current Homework Practices In Grades 4, 5, And 6 Of The Bremerton Public Schools, Donald M. Fujimoto

All Master's Theses

The values of homework have been the subject of considerable debate for many years. Considering the inadequate amount of research and the varied views of parents and teachers on this issue, the writer felt that a research study at the local level would prove to be worthwhile. It was also felt that such a study would help to ease some of the misunderstandings between parents and teachers and to foster better relationship between the school and community.


An Experimental Study In Reporting Pupil Progress Through Parent-Teacher Conferences As A Supplement To Report Cards In The Wishram, Washington, Elementary School, Orville G. Ransford Aug 1959

An Experimental Study In Reporting Pupil Progress Through Parent-Teacher Conferences As A Supplement To Report Cards In The Wishram, Washington, Elementary School, Orville G. Ransford

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to determine if the values derived from parent-teacher conferences used as a supplement to report cards would be worth while in the Wishram, Washington, Elementary School.


Parent-Teacher Conference Practices Of The Elementary Schools In Chelan And Douglas Counties, Washington, Gene Anderson Aug 1959

Parent-Teacher Conference Practices Of The Elementary Schools In Chelan And Douglas Counties, Washington, Gene Anderson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was threefold: (1) to attempt to disclose how frequently and to what extent parent-teacher conferences are being used as a means of reporting to and counseling with parents in the elementary schools of Chelan and Douglas counties in Washington State; (2) to examine contemporary literature regarding parent-teacher conferences, and (3) to draw implications about current practices in Chelan and Douglas counties.


A Development Of Catalog Form And Content For Community Resource Materials, Alva L. Shriner Aug 1959

A Development Of Catalog Form And Content For Community Resource Materials, Alva L. Shriner

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to develop a format to assist in a more adequate cataloging of community resource materials for use in the public school curriculum of Yakima, Washington. More specifically, the problem was to find answers to the following questions: (1) What information is needed in a community resources catalog, and (2) How can the information be organized to be most useful?


Investigating The Feasibility Of An Extended School Year For Teachers Of The Yucaipa School District, J. Denton Palmer Aug 1959

Investigating The Feasibility Of An Extended School Year For Teachers Of The Yucaipa School District, J. Denton Palmer

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to determine whether an extended school year for teachers (1) would solve the need for career teachers, (2) would be feasible to operate, and (3) would meet the needs of the teacher and community.


A Survey Of The Literature Of The Oboe And English Horn, Virginia Downing Snodgrass Aug 1959

A Survey Of The Literature Of The Oboe And English Horn, Virginia Downing Snodgrass

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to list all available method books for oboe and English horn; (2) to compile a graded list of all available solos for the oboe and English horn; (3) to compile a graded list of all available ensembles involving oboe or English horn; and (4) to list available recordings of any of the music listed in this study.


A Survey Of Parental Attitudes Toward Problems Relating To Family Living, Lorene Black Walker Jan 1959

A Survey Of Parental Attitudes Toward Problems Relating To Family Living, Lorene Black Walker

All Master's Theses

How may understanding the attitudes of parents be helpful in planning a program of Family Living in High school? How may this understanding be helpful in strengthening the classes? Attitudes of parents relating to the units of Family Living were secured by sending a questionnaire to parents of eighth, ninth, and twelfth grade students of West Valley High School.


A Folk Dance Program For Fourth, Fifth, And Sixth Grades, Alene Johnson Wesselius Jan 1959

A Folk Dance Program For Fourth, Fifth, And Sixth Grades, Alene Johnson Wesselius

All Master's Theses

This study was made (1) to determine the present folk dance trends in the elementary grades of public schools in the City of Yakima, Washington, (2) to point out the value of folk dance in elementary education, and (3) to help teachers present to boys and girls in grades four through six the dances suitable for these grades.