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Concepts Which May Be Used In A Study Of Transportation In Elementary School Social Studies, Flora Jean O'Neill

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to identify concepts applicable to a unit on transportation in an elementary school social studies program.

Reading In The Kindergarten: A Comparative Study Of Opposing Views, Geneva Nevius

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to attempt to bring together differing opinions and research concerning the teaching of formal reading skills to children of kindergarten age. In order to establish evidence relevant to the problem, the following question was considered: Should the teaching of formal reading skills be a part of the kindergarten curriculum? In view of the question, this paper attempted to study from the literature whether formal reading skills should be taught to children in kindergarten classes.

Engineer's Day, The University Of Missouri At Rolla (1966), University Of Missouri At Rolla

Engineer's Day

Engineer's Day is a distinguished tradition on the Rolla campus. It is an occasion of public recognition of a highly respected profession as well as an opportunity for personal inquiry by high school students who may be considering careers in engineering.

This magazine, written by students on the campus, includes industrial scenes portraying something of their future professional employment. The laboratory displays which you visit today are intended for the same purpose . . . the association of campus study with professional life.

As you move about the campus, don't hesitate to ask questions. This day is for you. Make …

1966-1967 Academic Catalog, Cedarville College

Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

No abstract provided.

1966 Fall Semester Schedule Of Classes, Morehead State University

Morehead State Catalog Archives

1966 Fall Semester Schedule of Classes for Morehead State University.

1966-1967 Otterbein College Bulletin Course Catalog, Courtright Memorial Library

Course Catalogs

Volume 62, No. 3

1966-1967 Otterbein College Bulletin, Otterbein University

Course Catalogs

Volume 62, No. 3

Ua68/5/2 Letter Re: Wku Art Department, Ruth Hines Temple

WKU Archives Records

Letter to Raymond Cravens and Paul Hatcher regarding the Ruth Temple's service as the first head of WKU Art Department. She outlines accomplishments for the first semester and summer that the department was independent from the College of Education.

The Principal And His Role In Curriculum Development, L. Robert Feuchter

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purposes of this study are (1) to gain a familiarization of the functional leadership role of the principal in curriculum development; (2) to identify and to analyze the role of the principal in curriculum development as it would affect his peers, faculty, and the curriculum field in general; and (3) to draw conclusions as to the proper role the principal should play in improving educational standards in the curriculum of today's schools.

Industrial Arts For Junior High School Girls Household Maintenance And Repairs, Lyman Nels Crane

Graduate Student Research Papers

As the complexion of our modern social environment becomes increasingly technical, the burdens of educating the people for the present and the future become quite cumbersome. Within tho framework of all educational disciplines the challenge of "never-ending" changes must be accepted and the best solutions expedited. To adequately prepare youth for purposeful citizenship within an automated society, educators must be aware of the recquirements and make every possible effort to fulfill them. This study is the result of an attemt to meet some of these changing needs within our society. The requirements thrust upon the housewife of today in basic …

An Approach To Curriculum Development In Ninth- And Tenth-Grade English At Amelia High School Amelia, Virginia, Eleanor C. Reid

Theses & Honors Papers

No abstract provided.

Shaping Creative Verbal Behavior In Six Fourth Grade Children, Joan S. Mckean

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this investigation was to shape creative verbal behavior in six fourth grade subjects through the use of positive social reinforcement delivered by a mechanical talking dummy. Dummy approval was contingent on the emission of a creative verbal response to verbal stimuli provided by the dummy in a series of training sessions.

Criteria, Anthology, And Explication Of Poetry For First Grade, Echo Mae Kime

All Master's Theses

In recognition of this multi-faceted problem of selecting poems to use with first grade, it is the purpose of this study (1) to establish criteria of evaluation and selection, relating that criteria to the bases of poetry criticism, (2) using that criteria, to compile an anthology for use with first grade, and (3) to explicate each of the selected poems in such a manner as to help the teacher better understand and appreciate the particular poetic qualities of that poem, and hence be more effective in using that poem in the classroom.

Selected Community Resources In The Longview, Washington, Area Available For Elementary School Field Trips, William J. Neves

All Master's Theses

The problem undertaken in this study may be briefly stated as follows: 1. To survey selected community resources in the Longview, Washington, area available for elementary school field trips. 2. To expand and up-date the existing file which was established in the Longview, Washington, School District in 1947.

Individualized Instruction In Reading, Sunny Murdock

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to describe methods, procedures, techniques, and problems in the utilization of individualized instruction in reading through a review of literature and a practical application of this method in the classroom.

An Eclectic Approach To Individualized Reading In The First Grade, Sandra S. Scherer

All Master's Theses

Past experience has revealed a definite need to release children, at least partially, from the traditional ability groupings and allow more flexible groupings. The past also revealed that individual children's unique interests and abilities were not being provided for. Since the teaching of reading occupies a central position in the elementary grades, and since children have a wide range of reading abilities and interests, an investigation of individualized reading was prompted.

The History Of Wrestling In The Yakima Valley High Schools, Theodore M. Stone

All Master's Theses

Studies have been made on different aspects of wrestling, but very little has been done on the history of wrestling in the Yakima Valley. Because wrestling is a young and growing sport in Washington state, information on the history was studied.

A Study Of The Instrumental Music Programs In First Class School Districts In The State Of Washington, Harold M. Sherman

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to compare the instrumental program in the Highline School District with other programs in first class school districts in the State of Washington.

1966 Summer Session Schedule Of Classes, Morehead State College

Morehead State Catalog Archives

1966 Summer Session Schedule of Classes for Morehead State College.

An Enrichment Program In Science For Gifted Children In Grades One And Two, Margery Alice Skeen

All Master's Theses

This paper is a review of the literature and presents a number of suggested concepts that could serve as an enrichment program in science for the gifted child in grades one and two.

A Comparison Of The Discussion And Experimentation Methods Of Presenting Related Information, Ronald L. Jost

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

This study was a comparison of the discussion method and the experimental method of presenting related information of factual nature to eighth grade junior high school students in the general shop. The population for this study was eighth grade boys enrolled in an Industrial Arts General Shop at the Northwest Junior High School in Kansas City, Kansas. The evaluation instruments in this study were objective tests designed to evaluate the information that groups of students received in the experiment. Tests contained alternate responses, multiple-choice, matching, and completion type questions. A pretest and posttest was administered, as well as a retention …

Developing Concepts Through The Use Of Pictures, Ellen Louise Anderson

All Master's Theses

One of the purposes of this study was to show how concepts could be strengthened through the use of slides and accompanying discussion questions which were aimed at developing a child's thinking. The questions would be directed toward the development of three levels of thinking: concrete, abstract and critical.

Ua77/1 Alumni Bulletin, Vol. 33, No. 1, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Archives Records

Alumni newsletter published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• New Programs, People, Buildings Characterize Western
• Graduation Program Undergoes Changes
• Bernard Lovell, Other Top Speakers Set for Lectures
• Robertson, Lee. From the Alumni
• Spring Brings Biggest Building Flurry Yet
• Governor Appoints Dr. Chalmer Emby, Re-Appoints Douglas Keen to Board of Regents
• Coach E.A. Diddle to Address Atlanta Alumni Club Meeting

Ua3/3/1 Memo Re: Agriculture Department At Western, Marvin Russell

WKU Archives Records

Memo outlining existing conditions in the Agriculture Department in 1966 and goals for the future.

1966 Spring Semester Schedule Of Classes, Morehead State College

Morehead State Catalog Archives

1966 Spring Semester Schedule of Classes for Morehead State College.

Ua3/3/1 Comments On Activities At The Western Kentucky University Farm, Larry Mutter

WKU Archives Records

Report regarding the use of the WKU Farm as laboratory, as demonstration farm, in research projects and for farm group meetings. Includes discussion of crops and livestock.

Ua3/3/1 Comments On Activities At The Western Kentucky State College Farm, Billy Adams

WKU Archives Records

Report regarding use of WKU Farm in instruction with list of recommendations for improving the farm and its operation.

Ua3/3/1 Comments On Activities At The Western Kentucky State College Farm, Millard Gipson

WKU Archives Records

Report discussing the development of a farm plan in conjunction with agriculture instruction.

Ua3/3/1 Comments On Activities At The Western Kentucky State College Farm, Henry Amos

WKU Archives Records

Report regarding how the WKU Farm was used for Agriculture 150 Soil Conservation course.

Ua3/3/1 Comments On Activities At The Western Kentucky State College Farm, Dallas Wheat

WKU Archives Records

Report on how the WKU Farm was used in courses on agricultural engineering and soil and water conservation.