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Innovative Instructional Materials For Eighth Grade English, Mary Lou Clerf Aug 1971

Innovative Instructional Materials For Eighth Grade English, Mary Lou Clerf

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This study was undertaken for the purpose of reviewing current literature and developing new instructional materials suitable for classroom use by teachers of eighth grade English.

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A Study Of Industrial Arts Teaching Problems And Course Content, Robert G. Torney May 1971

A Study Of Industrial Arts Teaching Problems And Course Content, Robert G. Torney

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It is the purpose of this study (1) to investigate industrial arts programs in the Greater Seattle area to discover existing conditions and course content, (2) to research selected national curriculum projects for specific course content which each holds important, and 3) to present conditions which can improve industrial arts and assemble course content for selected subjects in industrial arts. This study is concerned with work toward solution of two of the seven problems cited by Schmitt: "l. Keeping up with advances in technology" and "7. Acquiring and teaching modern concepts of industry."

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Estimating The Readability Of Primary Books: A Comparative Study Of The Formula Method And Subjective Appraisals, Mary E. Ball Jan 1971

Estimating The Readability Of Primary Books: A Comparative Study Of The Formula Method And Subjective Appraisals, Mary E. Ball

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This paper surveys research on the factors that influence the readability of primary books, the efforts that have been made to measure it, and the comparative reliability of subjective judgment and objective analysis of the difficulty of certain primary books. An appraisal by the Fry Readability Graph is recommended for a first approximation of the difficulty of a book, to be followed by judgment decisions regarding concepts, interest and other considerations, to make a suitable match of book to child.

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A Comparison Of Class C School Music Departments In Washington State With The Music Department At Winlock, Washington, Walter Ross Berglund Jan 1971

A Comparison Of Class C School Music Departments In Washington State With The Music Department At Winlock, Washington, Walter Ross Berglund

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The Winlock music department must now be studied and evaluated in light of its new status. Increased enrollment necessitates a revision of some aspects of the department in order to more properly serve student needs and meet the standards of other class "C" school music departments in Washington state.

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A Survey Of Cultural Values Among Graduating Indian Sudents From White Swan High School, Leonard Clinton Owen Jan 1970

A Survey Of Cultural Values Among Graduating Indian Sudents From White Swan High School, Leonard Clinton Owen

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The purpose of this study was (1) to determine to what degree White Swan Native American high school seniors are turning away from the old customs and values; and (2) to determine Native American student attitudes toward Native American customs and values and toward the continuation of the reservation program.

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An Experiment In Teaching Perfect Pitch With Programmed Learning, Harry Ross Nelson Aug 1969

An Experiment In Teaching Perfect Pitch With Programmed Learning, Harry Ross Nelson

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Ten college students were subjects of an experiment dealing with the teaching of perfect pitch through programmed learning. The experiment was based on a similar study by Dr. Robert W. Lundin. An attempt was made to use equipment readily available in public schools, and to make the lessons as nearly self-teaching as possible.

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