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The Process Of Conceptualizing Taught Through The Social Studies And Examples Of Concepts Related To The Sixth Grade Study Of The South American Nation, Brazil, Ruth Black Cole Dec 1962

The Process Of Conceptualizing Taught Through The Social Studies And Examples Of Concepts Related To The Sixth Grade Study Of The South American Nation, Brazil, Ruth Black Cole

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study (1) to show the need for planned teaching of concepts; (2) to offer procedures for teaching concepts through the social studies; and (3) to suggest some concepts as thought provoking points of departure for sixth grade teachers of the social studies.


An Investigation Of Trends Towards Departmentalization In The Elementary Schools, Donald R. Breitenfeldt Aug 1962

An Investigation Of Trends Towards Departmentalization In The Elementary Schools, Donald R. Breitenfeldt

Graduate Student Research Papers

There have been many organizational plans, including the departmental, intended to improve the "self-contained classroom" so as to increase the child's intellectual development without hindering his personal-social development. It may be that one or more of the new plans will improve the self-contained classroom. Research evidence, not plain argument, must be relied upon to provide the answers needed. There is very little research evidence to support the claims for any elementary school plan, the self-contained classroom plan not excepted.


A Comparative Study Of Basal Reading Practices And The Individualized Reading Program In The Intermediate Grades, John Charles Eglin Aug 1962

A Comparative Study Of Basal Reading Practices And The Individualized Reading Program In The Intermediate Grades, John Charles Eglin

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible uses of "individualized reading" as a means of strengthening and supplementing the basic intermediate reading program.


An Overview Of Mechanism And Function Of Respiration In The Human Organism, James Morley Freese Aug 1962

An Overview Of Mechanism And Function Of Respiration In The Human Organism, James Morley Freese

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this paper was to take a seemingly simple concept of zoology, reveal in some measure its complexity, and show how this concept is often inadequately expressed and taught.


The Elementary Teacher In Health Education, Iva L. Haruda Aug 1962

The Elementary Teacher In Health Education, Iva L. Haruda

Graduate Student Research Papers

This study will attempt to define the role of the elementary school teacher in the health education program. More specifically, it will seek to discover (1) what responsibility the teacher has in identifying, referring, diagnosing, and treating health problems; (2) what information should be given children and how this information can be taught effectively; and (3) whether the school health curriculum should include teaching health through observation as well as through a unit of study.


The Unsure Singer In The Primary Grades, Jane Troth Jones Aug 1962

The Unsure Singer In The Primary Grades, Jane Troth Jones

Graduate Student Research Papers

This paper will attempt to present a method of dealing with the unsure singer which can be used by classroom teachers or the music specialist. The various activities outlined have proven somewhat successful in correcting this problem with the singing voilces of primary children. A paper or thesis could be written on the progress of individual children. However, it will be the intent here to present ways of handling the problem so that the average classroom teacher may work with the unsure singers. Host of the ideas have been tried out successfully with first and second grade classrooms in Eugene, …


Guidance In The Elementary School Curriculum, Marvin Dale Mayhle Aug 1962

Guidance In The Elementary School Curriculum, Marvin Dale Mayhle

Graduate Student Research Papers

This paper will attempt to (1) stress the need for guidance in the elementary school curriculum; (2) investigate the roles played by teachers, principals, counselors, and parents and their contributions to the program; and (3) investigate some guidance techniques for the elementary school.


The Use Of Timed Exposure Devices In Elementary School Teaching, Michael S. Mckinney Aug 1962

The Use Of Timed Exposure Devices In Elementary School Teaching, Michael S. Mckinney

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study to (1) explore the use of timed exposure devices for teaching in the elementary school, (2) determine the feasibility of using these devices (to what extent these devices could be used and how they could be used), and (3) determine what value they would have for use by an elementary school teacher.


The Pros And Cons Of Teaching Formal Grammar In The Elementary School, James L. Moore Aug 1962

The Pros And Cons Of Teaching Formal Grammar In The Elementary School, James L. Moore

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study (1) to discover and compare the arguments for and against the teaching of formal grammar in the elementary school and (2) to broaden the writer's own point of view on whether or not formal grammar should be a part of the study of English in his elementary school classroom.


A Discussion Of The Merits Of Grouping Youngsters In The Elementary School, Irving Leo O'Grady Aug 1962

A Discussion Of The Merits Of Grouping Youngsters In The Elementary School, Irving Leo O'Grady

Graduate Student Research Papers

One of the major problems that confronts many teachers is the wide range of ability in any given classroom. How is a teacher going to meet the needs of all the children who are different in so many ways? For many years teachers have tried various means of educating the entire class to the satisfaction of the pupil, parent, teacher, and administrator. The principle that should be first in the minds of all educators is that optimum growth of the pupil is the schoolst primary objective. Schools are a place of learning where children may have success in their school …


The Development Of Physical Education Activities For First And Second Grade Children With Asthmatic And Rheumatic Heart Conditions, Janet Rae Smith Aug 1962

The Development Of Physical Education Activities For First And Second Grade Children With Asthmatic And Rheumatic Heart Conditions, Janet Rae Smith

Graduate Student Research Papers

This paper will attempt to provide a handbook of physical education activities suitable for asthmatic children and rheumatic heart pupils in a first or second grade public school environment where the ratio of such handicapped is a definite minority. Personal efforts in the past to structure a physical education program to include children suffering from rheumatic heart disease or asthma have not always been satisfactory for both the "normal" and the handicapped child.


A Plan For Initiating And Administering An Individualized Reading Program In Grade 6, Robert Yahn Aug 1962

A Plan For Initiating And Administering An Individualized Reading Program In Grade 6, Robert Yahn

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to give considerable research to the problems and procedures for initiating and administering an individualized reading program. Emphasis was focused on problems the principal, staff, students, and parents will encounter in setting up this program. Considered as the major problems are (1) qualified personnel, (2) selection of materials and library facilities, (3) teaching of skills, and (4) evaluating the program. The author gave special attention to the sixth grade.


Ways In Which The Elementary School Can Improve And Safeguard The Mental Health Of Children, Caroline L. Yock Aug 1962

Ways In Which The Elementary School Can Improve And Safeguard The Mental Health Of Children, Caroline L. Yock

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to obtain information concerning (1) the meaning of mental health as it relates to elementary school children, (2) the relationship between mental health and learning, and (3) ways in which the elementary classroom teacher can affect mental health.


The Teacher's Role In School-Community Relations, Delmar D. Cherrington Jul 1962

The Teacher's Role In School-Community Relations, Delmar D. Cherrington

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was (1) to consider the need for effective school-community relations, (2) to determine the role of the classroom teacher in developing and maintaining the program, and (3) to discuss various ideas and activities that may be useful in the school-community program.


A Plan For Initiating An Ungraded Primary Program, Rodney Wright Miller Jul 1962

A Plan For Initiating An Ungraded Primary Program, Rodney Wright Miller

Graduate Student Research Papers

In order to provide the proper framework within which to present this study. it is necessary to state briefly the writer's educational philosophy. Knowing this should aid the reader in understanding the reasons for initiating the ungraded primary program. In a democracy. the public school has the responsibility of educating all children capable of learning. The nature of education varies. of course. depending on the different abilities. interests. and needs of the child. In total, however. it must work to develop fully each individual's capabilities. Since each person must take a place in society, he should be educated as an …


A Description And Analysis Of A Nongraded Program In The Primary Grades In Moses Lake, Washington, Melrhea Noble Jul 1962

A Description And Analysis Of A Nongraded Program In The Primary Grades In Moses Lake, Washington, Melrhea Noble

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to describe this system of classification and analyze the procedures with reference to the following educational practices: (1) provision for individual differences, (2) ability grouping, and (3) curriculum offerings.


The Role Of Audio-Visual Materials In Third Grade Social Studies, Lu Emma Olberding Jul 1962

The Role Of Audio-Visual Materials In Third Grade Social Studies, Lu Emma Olberding

Graduate Student Research Papers

This study investigated literature in order to determine more fully the role of audio-visual materials in the third grade social studies program--their uses as well as their limitations.


The Role Of The Elementary School Principal In Supervising The Beginning Teacher, Richard L. Moore Jun 1962

The Role Of The Elementary School Principal In Supervising The Beginning Teacher, Richard L. Moore

Graduate Student Research Papers

the writer feels a need for a condensed compilation of facts which are readily available to the elementary principal to aid him in supervising so as to insure the success of the beginning teachers with whom he works.


The Role Of The Elementary Principle In School-Community Relations, Joseph John Batali Jr. Mar 1962

The Role Of The Elementary Principle In School-Community Relations, Joseph John Batali Jr.

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study to determine the role of the elementary principal in the school-community relations program. More specifically, the study considered the following questions: 1. What is the leadership function of the elementary principal in the school-community relations program? 2. What is the relationship of the elementary principal to teachers in the school-community relations program? 3. What is the relationship of the elementary principal to parents in the school-community relations program?


The Role Of Vocational Guidance In The Elementary School, Gary Dee Williamson Mar 1962

The Role Of Vocational Guidance In The Elementary School, Gary Dee Williamson

Graduate Student Research Papers

It is the purpose of this study to collect and present material concerning the present need and importance of a vocational guidance program in the elementary school. Such material should: (1) assist the school administrator in understanding the need for promoting an elementary vocational guidance program; (2) acquaint the teacher with the need for this program while relating some ideas for its' practical application; and, (3) acquaint the parents with this growing need in guidance, making them aware of practical methods by which they can assist their children.


An In-Service Study Of The Language Arts Program For The Ripon Elementary School District, Ernest Martin Azevedo Jan 1962

An In-Service Study Of The Language Arts Program For The Ripon Elementary School District, Ernest Martin Azevedo

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Introductory statement. This study represents the development of an in-service program of teaching language arts in the elementary grades and the development of an acceptable scope and plan to be followed in the teaching of language arts in the Ripon Elementary School. One of the major purposes of in-service education is the development of common values and goals in the staff of a school--a group which must work co-operatively over a period of time. The Ripon Elementary School staff, through review of the present curriculum, considered language arts to be one area which required further study


A Guidance Program For The Primary Grades, Ogreata M. Morgan Jan 1962

A Guidance Program For The Primary Grades, Ogreata M. Morgan

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Proposed Procedures In The Development And Initiation Of An Elementary School Guidance Program, Andrew J. Cain Jan 1962

Proposed Procedures In The Development And Initiation Of An Elementary School Guidance Program, Andrew J. Cain

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Listening Instruction In Grades Five And Six, Terry R. Shepherd Jan 1962

A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Listening Instruction In Grades Five And Six, Terry R. Shepherd

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.