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Recent Trends In The Development Of Teacher Training, Robert E. Mcconnell Nov 1936

Recent Trends In The Development Of Teacher Training, Robert E. Mcconnell

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This article outlines the history, development, and professionalization of teacher training and schooling.


Maneuvers In World History, Harold E. Barto May 1936

Maneuvers In World History, Harold E. Barto

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In February 1935 the Washington Education Joumal carried a brief article under the title of "World History, 'What's It All About?'" Since then several letters have come from world history teachers from within the state. Frankly, they have caused some embarrassment. In almost one accord they have chided the writer with pointing out some of the problems relative to presenting world history without giving a hint as to possible remedial measures. The following suggestions no doubt represent methods which are being employed by all history teachers either directly or indirectly. They are neither new nor unique. However, they may help …


Teachers And Social Leadership, Emil E. Samuelson Mar 1936

Teachers And Social Leadership, Emil E. Samuelson

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The argument that the schools can do a great deal to direct and facilitate social change seems valid when we consider the school's sphere of influence. Today a million teachers are entrusted with the task of educating more than 25,000,000 pupils. For twelve years these millions of boys and girls are under the direction of school teachers--certainly no other professional or civic group has an opportunity of like magnitude. If the teaching group should effectively unite upon a comprehensive program its influence on social change would be considerable.