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Handicrafts In Sevier County, Tennessee, Sidney Cecil Hodges

Masters Theses

The Problem: It was the purpose of this study to find out what handicrafts are produced in this County, and whether they are produced for market or only for home use. For the handicrafts produced for market, does the producer get a fair return for his time, effort, and skill? To what extent are high standards of craftsmanship maintained and methods are being used for the training of workers?

A Study Of Administrative And Supervisory Practices Affecting The Induction And Orientation Of Beginning Teachers, Paul A. Breeding

Masters Theses

(Introduction) Despite the abundance of educational research, little material of outstanding significance is available on the relation of administration and supervision to the induction and adjustment of beginning teachers. While scattered materials are available, such as a few master's thesis, and occasional articles in periodicals, there seems no comprehensive study available dealing with this challenging problem in .American education.

World War II, and particularly the years immediately following the War, have given vigorous impetus to this problem. This study seeks to analyze and synthesize the literature now available in many books, periodicals, and bulletins; and thus determine what …

A Study Of The Factors Affecting The Organization Of An Adult Program In Homemaking Education In Eastern Virginia, Rowena Briel Hopper

Masters Theses

(From Purpose of the Paper)

To study the present status of the homemaking program for adults in the vocational homemaking program in 20 school divisions of Eastern Virginia in order to secure information which might be helpful in improving and extending the program.

A Proposed Industrial Arts Program For Harry P. Harding High School Of Charlotte, North Carolina, Cecil W. Cheney

Masters Theses

(From Introduction)

In September 1949, the writer became a member of the staff at Harry P. Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Instructor in Industrial Arts. In conference with administrators, it was revealed that they were interested in further development of Industrial Arts Education in the school.

Without any implied criticisms or previous efforts, it is felt that the expansion of present offerings is in order. School authorities are favorable toward a study of the situation which might cast more light on the present services being offered and might point to the possibilities of enlarged services. …

A Study Of The Objectives Of The Teachers Of The Etowah City School System In Relation To Actual Classroom Activities And The Total School Program, Helen Ruth Hopper

Masters Theses

(From the Introduction)

Supervisors of instruction in the State of Tennessee are necessarily concerned with improving instruction given to the children of the state. This mean, of course, that they are directly concerned with the teaching personnel and what the personnel teach.

The writer has been in supervision for only two years; however, she has some very definite ideas concerning the approach to supervision. One of these ideas is indirectly responsible for this study. That idea is the belief that to improve a school program you must first know what teachers think they are trying to do and …

Comparison Of The Behavior Of Eleven-Year Old Socialized Aggressive And Unsocialized Aggressive Boys In A Play Therapy Situation, Mary Donoho Browder

Masters Theses

The Problem: This study seeks to determine whether there is a difference in the behavior of these two groups of aggressive boys in a play therapy situation, and whether there is a definable difference in the way in which they respond to play therapy.

Specifically will children who exemplify unsocialized aggressive behavior and those who show socialized aggressive behavior display different behavior in a play therapy situation?

A County Wide Study Of Pupil Transportation In Mcminn County, Tennessee, Reuben R. Godsey

Masters Theses

BACKGROUND FOR THE STUDY

The need for a study of school bus transportation in McMinn County, Tennessee, was first called to the attention of the writer in 1948. This was further accented by attendance at a number of school board meetings, and by hearing discussions of the routes that buses were traveling at that time. It was believed that some improvement of the routes could be made.

The writer discussed the transportation problem with the county superintendent of McMinn County. He urged the writer to give some thought to the problem as a thesis. The problem was later discussed with …

A Study Of The Trends In The Level Of Preparation And Placement Of New Teachers In The White Public Schools Of Tennessee From 1938-1939 Through 1947-1948, Milburn N. Hopkins

Masters Theses

(From the Introduction)

Equalization of educational opportunity was an ideal expressed by the founders of our nation. It is a principle that is fundamental in American education--a principle based upon the assumption that our democracy is best served by extending to all children an equal minimum opportunity to attend schools staffed with the best qualified teachers available. A denial of this principle is to defeat the basic purposes of American education as they were expressed by its founders and a they have been developed to meet the needs of our modern society.

A Program Of Adult Education For The Clearfork Valley Community, Paul Eugene Bostic

Masters Theses

(From The Problem)

The Clearfork Valley Community has a problem in that it does not have an organized program of adult education, but it is thought that some possibilities are present whereby a program could be initiated. Actually, the overall problem of the community is to secure an adult education program, but there are more specific problems to be dealt with. These rather basic problems will deal with how the leaders of the proposed program can go about arousing interest to get it started and the supplying of financial and material aid and moral support to keep it …

A Recreational Reading Program In A Sixth Grade Classroom, Nellie Ray Bowers

Masters Theses

(From the Introduction) The importance of reading, both as a school subject and as a recreational activity, has been generally recognized by persons engaged in the teaching profession. Reading is basic to a mastery of many other school subjects, since comprehension of another subject may depend upon ability to read. The emphasis that has been given to reading is evident from the extensive literature that has been published in recent years, particularly since the publication in 1925 of the Twenty-fourth Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education, (38)* Part I, "The Improvement of Reading." In …

A Survey Of Opportunities For Musical Experiences Provided For Preschool Children In Their Homes, Velma Dynes Stout

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to explore the kinds of musical experiences provided for a selected group of preschool children in their homes. Information was sought in regard to: 1. The musical activities taking place in the homes of these children. 2. The types and usage of musical equipment found in these homes. 3. The children's reactions to musical experiences. 4. The part other members of the family played in the musical life of these children.

History And Development Of Vocational Education In Kingsport, Tennessee, Paul Jasper Moore

Masters Theses

(From Summary)

When one studies the history of Kingsport, there is an ever growing interest developed in the mind of the student with respect to the staunch pioneers and phenomenal growth that the young city has made. Kingsport was incorporated in 1917. The population at that time was 5,692 as revealed by the United States Census Report of 1920. The population in 1930 was 11,914. In 1940 the United States Census Bureau showed Kingsport to have a population of 14,404. In 1945 a new City Directory was published. The City Directory shows that the population of Kingsport and …

A Study Of The Negro Department Of The Tennessee School For The Deaf, Anna Beatryce Hale

Masters Theses

The Statement of the Problem:

The purposes of this study are: (1) the collection of as complete and accurate data as possible regarding the Negro children enrolled as pupils in the Tennessee School for the deaf, including facts about their homes, their families, and their deafness; (2) obtaining pertinent information about the school which affects pupil education, including facts about the instructional department, teacher qualifications and extra-curricular activities; (3) obtaining as accurately as possible with available means the level of intelligence of these children; (4) ascertaining the percent of residual hearing; (5) the measurement of their achievement as a result …

An Analysis Of Organization Charts, Eugene Puett

Masters Theses

Statement of the Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study was to analyze organization charts received in response to two hundred requests sent to large companies. Criteria for the purpose of analyzing the charts were set up, and the charts were analyzed according to conformity with the principles of organizational content and structure.

Organization may be applied to society and business. Organization in society embraces the family, state, and church and belongs to the field of sociology or political science. Organization in business consists generally of all enterprises in which man engages to earn a livlihood. It is …

The History Of Augusta Military Academy, Emmett Eugene Rhoades

Masters Theses

Foreword: This problem originated at the moment the writer glanced at a letter tacked on a barracks wall at the United States Army Separation Center, Camp Atterbury, Indiana, on a day in mid-September, 1945. The particular piece of correspondence was addressed to "Discharge Officers of Field Grade with College Degree"; the message announced that Augusta Military Academy was interested in contacting said officers in regard to employment as teachers; with the signature bearing the name of the Commanding General of the Fifth Service Command, Columbus, Ohio. As a result, what began as "Discharge to accept unemployment in a critical industry …

The Problems Of Supervision Of Principals In Knox County Elementary Schools, Mack Parker Davis

Masters Theses

Statement of the Problem: The purpose of this thesis is to make a study of the problems and practices in the supervision of instruction by Knox County Elementary School principals. Therefore it has been entitled, THE STUDY OF PROBLEMS IN THE SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION BY KNOX COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS. First hand information in regard to these problems was obtained by means of a questionnaire designed to gain facts and suggestions relative to average supervisory situations.

The writer is an average principal of a typical Knox County elementary school. He has his share of supervisory difficulties because he has six …

Education In The Civilian Conservation Corps Camps In Tennessee, Clyde Edwin Burns

Masters Theses

In the preceding chapters an attempt has been made to picture the place of education in the COC camps in Tennessee, to show the physical equipment in the school program, to make clear the duties and qualifications of the Camp Educational Advisor, to point out the background of the enrollees, and to depict the educational program in academic, vocational, and job training. One might well ask about the results of the entire program as the enrollee is affected. Such material as is available will be given in this chapter.

A Way Of Living Study Of Thirty Families In Divernon, Illinois, Lucy A. Parkey

Masters Theses

Introduction:

This is a study of thirty families living in Divernon, Illinois and the surrounding area. The aim is to picture the homes; their furnishings; the size of the families; the education, religion, social and physical conditions; the incomes and their savings and investments.

The subject was selected because the investigator felt the information learned might help her when planning a course of study in home economics for the Divernon Township High School. She felt that her teaching might become more effective if the home economics course of study was planned to meet the needs of the particular community.

The …

A General Educational Survey Of Alpine Institute And Community, James Benton Cantrell

Masters Theses

Introduction: 1. Purpose. Four years ago the writer, along with two other teachers, was asked by Dr. Warren H. Wilson of the Board of National Mission of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America to form a committee for the purpose of supervising the school at Alpine, Tennessee. The committee was formed and the writer was chosen as chairman, a position that carried with it the task of acting as principal. Following the second year at Alpine, at the suggestion of Dr. Wilson for further study, the Author purposed attending the University of Tennessee and making a study …

A Study Of Personal Accounts Of Fifty South Carolina High School Girls, Vera Burnette

Masters Theses

[From the Introduction]

The three-fold purpose of this study was to learn, (1) something of the amount spent on or by selected high school girls; (2) what they buy; (3) the price paid for various articles bought by or for the girls.

The material for this study was secured by having each girl in the home economics classes in the Greenville Senior High School, Greenville, South Carolina keep an account of everything that was spent for her individually by her family, for the school year 1938 to 1939. It was made clear to each girl that this was …

A Study Of Homemaking Activities And Related Interests Of A Selected Group Of Girls In The South Knoxville (Tennessee) Junior High School, Emily Topper Garnar

Masters Theses

(From the Introduction)

One of the most important problems confronting educational leaders today is that of building a curriculum which will better meet the needs of the individual and the community in which he lives. It is hoped that such a program will make it possible to give students more intelligent guidance in adjusting themselves to the world around them in performing efficiently the persistent problems of everyday living.

A Comparison Of Living Conditions Of Selected Farm, Farm-Industrial And Industrial Families Near Kingsport And Bristol, Tennessee, Rolien Ashland Rhea

Masters Theses

(From Introduction - abbreviated)

The purpose of this survey was to study the effect of three sources of income on family living conditions: incomes derived from industry; from agriculture; and from a combination of industry and agriculture.

The findings of such a study may be useful in showing the needs of Tennessee homes and thus furnish a basis for home economics courses of study and for training educational and social workers to adapt their work to home and family needs.

A Study Of The Practices Of A Selected Group Of Fifty Employed Women In Knox County In The Buying And Care Of Hosiery, Ruth Deford

Masters Theses

(Conclusions) The writer has drawn the following conclusions based on this study of the buying practices of a selected group of fifty employed women: (1) Some concerted effort should be made to teach people the meaning of terms used in advertising and selling hose. (2) Appearance and serviceability seem to be important factors in buying hose, but appearance makes a stronger appeal. (3) Generally speaking, price paid does not seem to be an indication of service which can be expected.

Occupational Choices Of Graduates Of Science Hill High School, Johnson City, Tennessee, In Relation To High School Preparation And Additional Training, William Warren Simmons

Masters Theses

What actually becomes of the high school graduate after his graduation? For those who go to college, what are some of the factors that influence their persistence in higher education? What value in a material way do they obtain by further education? These are some of the motives that have caused the writer to make a study of the graduates of Science Hill High School, Johnson City, Tennessee, over a period of five years from 1927 to 1931 inclusive. Stated in a more definite way, the purpose of this study is to survey the activities of the graduate of Science …

An Analytical Study Of Five College Student Bodies, E. E. Mccurry

Masters Theses

Introduction - Problems:

The object of this investigation is six-fold: first, to evaluate organization membership in extracurricular activities by furnishing situations and life experiences necessary for proper development of character and citizenship; second, to determine the importance of student expenses and work opportunities; third, to determine the value of the home as a factor in education; fourth, to determine the importance of educational background and economic status of the family as factors in developing best citizenship; fifth, to ascertain the value of student purposes; sixth, to find the range and extent of religious interests of students.

A Study Of Family And Personal Relationships Of 69 Girls In A Public Junior College In Mississippi, Fleta Estelle Whitaker

Masters Theses

(From the Introduction) The extensive development in the physical and biological sciences, according to Flora Rose of Cornell, has resulted in more momentous changes in our environment than had occurred in the previous history of mankind. It is unfortunate, however, that during this same period few developments have been brought about in the social sciences. Because of this, our relationship to our environment and to each other is often unbalanced. Our ways of thinking, feeling, and acting have not changed to meet these new conditions. Thus, our behavior patterns belong to a simpler social organization than the complex …

The Clothing Expenditures Of 542 Tennessee Families, Blanche Hinds

Masters Theses

Introduction: This study is an analysis of the expenditures of approximately 550 Tennessee families classified by age, occupation, and sex groups for clothing purchased, ready-to-wear and made-at-home, during the year 1932 - 1933. The data were collected during the time between August, 1933, and May, 1934, and referred to the year previous.

The survey method was used for this study, which is part of the Tennessee Living Study. Questionnaires were used for the recording of the data and were filled in by special workers during visits with the families. While the author of this study, did not make the form …

A Study Of Living Conditions In The Pittman Center Community, 1934-35, Juanita Maupin

Masters Theses

Purpose of this Study: To determine how the families of Pittman Community live as to: Property, Housing conditions, Conveniences and work areas, Health and sanitation, Social and educational factors, Operating expenses, Foods furnished by farms and food supplies purchased, and Indications of adequacy of diet.

An effort was also made to determine the cost of clothing, but this was found to be impossible, as most of the families bought their clothing from a second-hand clothing shop at a very low cost and made the clothing over into the desired garments. As there was no fixed price for this clothing, the …

The Clothing Expenditures Of 542 Tennessee Families, Blanche Ellen Hinds

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

An Educational Survey Of The Elementary Schools Of Grundy County, Tennessee, Vera C. Mccampbell

Masters Theses

The purposes of this thesis are: to study the elementary schools of Grundy County, Tennessee, through their contributive factors, the communities and the homes; to the schools themselves and the teaching staff; and to offer, considering the facts ascertained, conclusions and recommendations for improvement.

To make such a study requires information concerning the communities, the homes, the schools, the teachers, and a comparison of Grundy County in some aspects with comparable counties in Tennessee. The following facts will be considered: assessed valuation of property and the tax rate, receipts and expenditures, number and types of schools, value of school property, …