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A Study Of The Recreational And Leisure Time Activities For Negro Elementary Schools Of Williamson County, Tennessee, Sanford Hale Cox

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Education Through Camping, Claude C. Pollock

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this report was to provide a brief history of camping in the United States, an account of the Auburn, Washington School District’s elementary summer school pilot and first year camping program, the first in Washington State, and to present the education benefits of such a program.

The Classification And Annotation Of Free And Inexpensive Health Teaching Materials, Patricia C. Miller

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper is to classify and annotate free and inexpensive health teaching materials that might aid the health teacher in choosing those materials that would best fit a particular teaching situation. Since the health teacher has such an excellent array of source materials, the problem seems to be in the proper selection of these materials. Included in the paper are suggestions concerning; determining needs for health teaching materials, the techniques employed when requesting health materials, and the use of health materials. There is also a brief history and philosophy on the health education movement.

Teacher-Pupil Relationships, Lela Virginia Watson

All Master's Theses

Do teacher personalities affect the behavior of pupils? The problem of this investigation is twofold. (1) To study the teaching procedures in the elementary grades of the South Kitsap Schools. (2) To determine the effect of teacher personalities upon the behavior of pupils.

Classroom Lighting, Walter Andrew Hotsko

All Master's Theses

The amount of light needed to produce the most efficient work is still subject to controversy. An adequate amount is recommended by everyone, but the definition of adequate varies as is evidenced in the amount of foot-candles suggested. But the emphasis now has shifted from "how much light should we have" to "how well can we see." Quantity and quality may now be regarded as the twin requirements for good lighting. This new look in school lighting can be summarized in two words--brightness control. It involves the control of brightnesses of everything in the visual field. This new emphasis not …

The Growth Of Activities In Kansas High Schools, Beverly H. Brookshire

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

This study of the growth of activities in Kansas High Schools includes those activities most commonly called the extra-curricular activities and is limited to athletics, debate, forensic activities, dramatics, Kansas Association for Youth, and music. The method of conducting the research has been through the use of periodicals, books, and the minutes of meetings of the organizations of control mentioned in this paper.

Evolution Of The State Board Of Education, Ivan Davis

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

The specific problem of this report is to trace the growth of the State Board of Education in Kansas. The State Board of Education will be referred to hereafter as the State Board. This board has had its ups and downs but the Constitution of the state clearly placed the responsibility for the creation of a state system of public instruction upon the legislature. "The legislature shall encourage the promotion of intellectual, moral, scientific and agricultural improvement, by establishing a uniform system of common schools, and schools of a higher grade, embracing normal, preparatory, collegiate and university departments." Therefore the …

Application Of Radio Techniques In The Classroom In The Secondary Schools, Ronald T. Ramsey

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

It is the purpose of this thesis to give the types and sources of radio educational programs and to point out the methods and techniques of adapting these programs to the classroom situation, and also to show the equipment necessary in this application and how this equipment may be used. It is also the purpose of this research not only to show how radio sources have been used in the classroom, but also to point out other desirable uses. The Application of Radio Techniques in the Classrooms in the Secondary Schools brings into focus the impact of radio upon education …

The Chironian Vol. 12 No. 2, New York Medical College

The Chironian

No abstract provided.

Tomahawk, June 12, 1950, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

Special Alumni edition

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College - 1950 - Eighty-Ninth Annual Commencement, Office Of The Registrar, Lsu Health Sciences Center-No

Graduation & Commencement Programs

The program for the 89th Annual Commencement of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College held June 3rd, 1950.

Taylor University Alumni Bulletin “The Taylorite” (June 1950), Taylor University

Taylor University Bulletin (1912-1963)

The June 1950 edition of The Taylor University Alumni Bulletin “The Taylorite”, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Accreditation Of Public Schools, Clarence Hodges

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The problems of this thesis are three-fold:

1. To familiarize administrators and citizens with the problems and needs of accreditation to the extent that these problems become axiomatic,
2. To determine who does the accreditation and how comprehensively is it done,
3. To revise the present state form used for accreditation of Kentucky schools by comparison with other state-accrediting forms.

1949-1950 Marshall College Bulletin, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 1950-1959

Catalog of Marshall College in Huntington, W.Va, for the 1949-1950 academic year (summer session).

The Use Of Films In Elementary Science, George G. Mallinson

Faculty Contributions (1950-1981)

The purpose of this bulletin is two-fold: (1) to suggest methods by which motion picture films may be used more effectively for teaching elementary science; and (2) to provide an annotated list of films which may contribute to the attainment of the major objectives of science teaching at this level. These objectives are the development of understandings of scientific principles, the development of scientific attitudes, and training in the skills of the scientific method.

A Survey Of Opinions Of Recreation Leadership Needs In The Public Schools In The State Of Washington, Robert Hodges

All Master's Theses

The primary purpose of this study is to determine what the needs of the public schools in the state of Washington are in relation to recreation leadership so that the higher educational institutions of the state may have some basis for the planning and organization of their teacher training programs. The secondary purpose of this study is to enable the students who are preparing themselves for entering this field to have some idea of the opportunities and the disadvantages that prevail in this area of work.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 26, No. 14-Z245, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Book Marks
• Hilltopics
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Club News
• Sports
• Birds I View
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni Flashes
• Personals
• Vets Views
• Kentucky Building News
• Musical Notes
• Tidbits of Kentucky Folklore

Articles in this issue:

• College Heights Herald Celebrates Its 25^th Year
• Western’s 27^th Graduating Class Get Degrees June 1
• Grads to Hear Two Educators
• Herald Editors Have Chosen Varied Careers
• Arch Rivals Meet in Ohio Valley Conference
• Hawkins, Edith. Western Music Department Plays Top Role in Laurel Festival This Weekend
• Herald Staff …

A Study Of The Health Examination Program For Girls In The Public And Secondary Schools Of New Mexico Having Women Physical Education Teachers, Pauline Mary Cheuvont

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to investigate the health examination program in the New Mexico public high schools that have women physical education teachers; (2) to investigate certain contributions of the physical education programs to the health programs; and (3) to compare local practices with the standards advocated by certain chosen authorities.

Hollins Columns (1950 May 20), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Gift Surprises Miss Randolph
• Mr. Morris To Give Organ Recital
• Stronger Student Government Is Possible Here At Hollins
• Harold E. Stassen Speaks at Convocation
• Kuentz Heads Writer's Club
• Chapel Is Open For Meditation
• Rev. Garrett Will Speak In Chapel Sunday Night
• 82d Graduation Planned
• Social Events Set For Week End
• Annual Awards To Be Given
• Y.W.C.A. Installs New Officers
• Dr. William Elliott To Give Address
• Alumnae To Hold Board Meeting
• A Backward Glance
• Odds Score The Bulls-Eye
• Slaves of the Sun Let Studies Slump
• Anne Shephard Stars in Tennis
• Invader to Enter Quiet Valley; Carvin Creek Scene …

The Psycho-Physical Evaluation Of Selected Textbooks In High School English, William G. Hegarty

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

That there is a need for scientific analysis and appraisal in the selection of textbooks is well established. The use of a flexible rating scale or chart that may be modified from time to time to meet the needs of present day English fundamentals is of great value in the selection of high school textbooks. Out of such conditions as these arose the particular problem of this thesis, which, specifically stated, is The Psycho-physical Evaluation of Selected Textbooks in School English. The problem is designated psycho-physical evaluation because the study has two areas of investigation. The physical investigation deals only …

The Growth Of The Educational Program In Kansas For Handicapped Children, Bill E. Mcarthur

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Kansas, as well as the other forty-seven states, assisted by the Federal Government, has long recognized the need for the caring of the physical well-being of its children. To this end monetary appropriations and various agencies have been set up by legislation to provide food, shelter, and clothing for children whose parents could not provide these essentials. This has al.so been done for those who needed medical care and other physical corrections as well as for those whose mentality has not developed to an extent to permit them to make their way among normal people. However, “Man shall not live …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Emile Schmidt, Douglas Macmullan

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cinderella to be crowned at frosh-sponsored dance • Bomberger elected by future seniors as class president • Queen Doris Neill reigns over May Day pageant • WAA gives awards and installs officers • Curtain Club to give three-act drama tomorrow evening in Bomberger Hall • WSGA plans banquet for women students • Y groups feature discussion of gripes • Thespians score hit with "Junior Miss" • Church film strip to be shown Wednesday evening in Pfahler • T-G Gym custodian has variety of duties • Bruin nine runs rampant; win streak reaches four • Softball team tops Beaver, Bryn Mawr …

A Study Of The School Load Of Elementary School Principals In Kansas, Loren W. Wellman

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

The purpose of this study will be to present the results of facts, figures, opinions, and interpretations of school loads obtained through a questionnaire to a representative group of elementary school principals, within first, second, and third class cities of Kansas.

Colonnade May 9, 1950, Colonnade

Colonnade

No abstract provided.

The Ursinus Weekly, May 8, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Clara Hamm, Douglas Macmullan, Ramona Keesey

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y plans activities at week-end retreat; lists fireside chats • Justice chosen president of men's student council • May pageant scheduled for Saturday afternoon • Thespians to stage "Junior miss" here thrice this week • Women cast ballots for frosh customs • British professor talks before Y commission • Frosh will sponsor semi-formal dance • Dr. Mattern speaks at vesper service • IRC hears address on U.S. - Soviet relations • Givler and Bare elected '51 "Ruby" co-editors • Pre-med society to have election of officers at noon tomorrow • Scheirer named FTA president • Preceptresses are girls' "second mothers" …

A Follow-Up Study Of Kalamazoo Citizens Who Have Attended The Special Education Department For The Mentally Retarded Of The Kalamazoo Public Schools, Patricia H. Slesdet

Masters Theses

The philosophy of modern education emphasizes the necessity of meeting the individual needs of all boys and girls Education of all the children of all the people is a phrase with which all teachers of the modern school. are familiar as being the educational birthright of every child. Thus, it becomes the responsibility of the school to make pupil-activities an experience in living which is within the child's power or realization and appreciation and which will at the same time help to prepare him for a contributing adult citizenship.  As a result, we find a great deal of attention being …

Karl G. Maeser: Mormon Educator, Alma P. Burton

Theses and Dissertations

The name of Karl G. Maeser will long be remembered among the people of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of his influence on the present system of education within the church. His ability as a teacher of all ages and his gift for organization were the two characteristics which contributed to his success as an educator. He was a humble man, he devoted his life to this calling.

A Study To Determine Where And At What Age Senior Boys In Three Selected Senior High Schools Of Utah Acquired Knowledge And Skill In Activities, A. Hue Jewkes

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the student's ability (according to his own rating), where his interests lie, and at what age, and where male students first learn physical activities that are taught in the high schools of Utah.

The factors used in this study included: (1) number of boys having had three weeks instruction in each of 63 listed activities; (2) personal rating (compared to other boys in the class) as to ability in each activity; (3) personal rating as to wanting to watch and wanting to participate in each activity; (4) approximate age boys first participated …

Establishing Criteria For The Pre-Service Selection Of Teachers With Special Application To The Utah State Agricultural College, Howard H. Barron

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Our American culture and civilization depends in large measure upon the recruiting of the right kind of men and women to be teachers in our American schools and colleges. All professions depend on effective teaching for their life blood. Many educators and colleges during the past few years have become concerned with pre-service selection methods for improving the teaching personnel. This concern has become somewhat intensified at the present time, largely as a result of four factors. One factor is the large number of returning servicemen, who are turning to teaching as a career. A second factor is improved salaries …

A Study Of The Courses That The Physical Education Major Professional Graduates, From 1939 To 1947, Inclusive, Used To Fill Their Group Requirements At The Utah State Agricultural College, Ted Heath

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Prior to the year 1913, there had been some schools at the Utah State Agricultural College that had had biological science, exact science, language and arts, and social science groups for the graduates to fill requirements in before they could graduate from these particular schools.

However, it was not until the year 1913 that all of the schools, with the exception of the engineering school, were required to make the students meet these basic group requirements.