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An Investigation Of Current Educational Practices For Providing For Gifted Children In The Elementary Schools Of The State Of Washington, Earl Frederick Knuth Aug 1953

An Investigation Of Current Educational Practices For Providing For Gifted Children In The Elementary Schools Of The State Of Washington, Earl Frederick Knuth

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the current practices of the elementary schools in the State of Washington in providing for the educational needs of their gifted children, with the ultimate goal of discovering new practices that would be useful to the elementary schools of Yakima, Washington.

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Juvenile Delinquency - Can It Be Measured, Glenn Robert Jacobsen Aug 1953

Juvenile Delinquency - Can It Be Measured, Glenn Robert Jacobsen

All Master's Theses

In this thesis the ultimate goal has been that, in the interpretations of its findings, teachers, administrators, educators and parents might find enlightenment in terms of possible approaches to the problems of eliminating or controlling causation factors in delinquency to the benefit of the students, the schools, and the community.

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A Comparative Study Of Methods Of Reporting Pupil Progress To Parents In The Elementary Schools, Harry E. Haynes Aug 1953

A Comparative Study Of Methods Of Reporting Pupil Progress To Parents In The Elementary Schools, Harry E. Haynes

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to survey the trends of reporting to parents in selected communities. From this and from the study of literature on the national level, it was hoped that the good points of the cross section could be taken and used as the bases for a new reporting system in Lewiston elementary schools.

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The School Maintenance Employee, William W. Emerson Aug 1953

The School Maintenance Employee, William W. Emerson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this problem is to ascertain the role of the public school maintenance employee in the present educational system.

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Evangelistic Work In Egypt And Its Relation To Christian Education, Fahim Botrous Mikkail Akhdary Aug 1953

Evangelistic Work In Egypt And Its Relation To Christian Education, Fahim Botrous Mikkail Akhdary

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences In The Elementary School, Donald C. Crosland Jul 1953

Parent-Teacher Conferences In The Elementary School, Donald C. Crosland

All Master's Theses

This paper is a review of the parent-teacher conference on a group and individual basis. It outlines difficulties, resources and preparation, and the benefits of conducting these conferences.

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Music Appreciation For Junior High By The Contract Method, Mildred I. Forsling Jul 1953

Music Appreciation For Junior High By The Contract Method, Mildred I. Forsling

All Master's Theses

In reality the contract method is not new to the field of education. In order to teach music appreciation by the contract method, the instructor sets up a series of work units. Around each unit he devises a guide sheet which suggests a designated number of activities which the student may pursue outside the classroom.

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The Educational Ideas And Methods Of The Brethren Of The Common Life, Clifford H. Peterson Jun 1953

The Educational Ideas And Methods Of The Brethren Of The Common Life, Clifford H. Peterson

Bachelor of Divinity

The background to the educational work of the Brethren in this study included: the medieval school, the rise of public-controlled education, and the mystical movements in northern Europe during the late medieval period. It is against this background that the philosophy and work of the founder of the Brethren, Gerard Groote and the life and educational work among the Brethren are seen in the perspective of their times. The aims and reforms of two of their outstanding schools, those of John Cele and Alexander Hegius, also compliment this educational picture. As a result, the scope of this study might be …

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Educational Administration And Public Relations, Glenn D. Vanderpool Jun 1953

Educational Administration And Public Relations, Glenn D. Vanderpool

All Master's Theses

This paper will attempt to analyze the qualifications and characteristics needed by an Educational Administrator to maintain desired public relations. Also Public Relations will be discussed as it applies to public schools in general and to the Educational Administrator specifically.

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An Inquiry Into The Religious Knowledge Of White And Negro Juinors In A Kentucky City, Elsie Gardiner Jun 1953

An Inquiry Into The Religious Knowledge Of White And Negro Juinors In A Kentucky City, Elsie Gardiner

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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1953-05-11, John To Gary, John Horner May 1953

1953-05-11, John To Gary, John Horner

Gary Whiteley Korean War correspondence

No abstract provided.

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A Study Of The Industrial Arts Safety Conditions In The County And City Public Schools Of Yakima, Washington, Stanley Arthur Dudley May 1953

A Study Of The Industrial Arts Safety Conditions In The County And City Public Schools Of Yakima, Washington, Stanley Arthur Dudley

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to make a study of the research that has been done in the field of safety in the industrial arts woodshop programs and to compare the recommendations, as they are found, with the actual existing circumstances in the junior and senior high schools of the county of Yakima.

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A Study Of The Professional Work And Relationships Of The Director Of Religious Education, Carolyn Oleta Dorn May 1953

A Study Of The Professional Work And Relationships Of The Director Of Religious Education, Carolyn Oleta Dorn

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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1953-04-11, John To Gary, John Horner Apr 1953

1953-04-11, John To Gary, John Horner

Gary Whiteley Korean War correspondence

No abstract provided.

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The Identification And Education Of The Gifted Child In The Regular Classroom, Charles M. Chapman Feb 1953

The Identification And Education Of The Gifted Child In The Regular Classroom, Charles M. Chapman

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to prepare the way for a better understanding of the mentally gifted child and how his needs can best be met in the regular classroom.

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Langston University Catalog 1953-1955, Langston University Jan 1953

Langston University Catalog 1953-1955, Langston University

LU Catalog

No abstract provided.

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A Comparative Study Of The Intermediate Grades Of Two Indian And Two Public Schools Of Rolette County, Ralph Joseph Branchaud Jan 1953

A Comparative Study Of The Intermediate Grades Of Two Indian And Two Public Schools Of Rolette County, Ralph Joseph Branchaud

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Gains In Size Of Vocabulary Of Kindergarten Children In Seven Omaha Public Schools, Margaret Jean Kiewit Jan 1953

Gains In Size Of Vocabulary Of Kindergarten Children In Seven Omaha Public Schools, Margaret Jean Kiewit

Student Work

Much interest has been shown in children's vocabulary by educators and those concerned with the vocabulary of the basic texts and supplementary books in reading. What are the words most commonly used by children before entering first grade? Wat are the concepts that children have acquired and that have been built up for them? What is the extent of their vocabulary and at what rate does it increase? Why is it that some children find it easier to express themselves than do so many others?

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Some Interesting Projects In Foundry, Paul M. Paulson Jan 1953

Some Interesting Projects In Foundry, Paul M. Paulson

All Master's Theses

The topic of this study was to present some techniques and practices in the area of foundry to teachers in the field of industrial arts. Step by step procedures were used along with graphic illustrations to give the reader a better understanding of the study.

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An Evaluation Of The Administrative Structure Of School Districts In Montgomery County, Iowa, Lula B. Reed Jan 1953

An Evaluation Of The Administrative Structure Of School Districts In Montgomery County, Iowa, Lula B. Reed

Student Work

The National Commission on School District Reorganization in making its report to the public in 1950 makes this statement: School district reorganization is imperative. It is imperative for the simple reason that a large majority of the school districts now operating in this county cannot give people the kind of educational programs they need to deal with the complex problems of present-day life or adequately prepare youth to cope with the problems of the future.

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A Study Of The Administrative Standards And Practices In Ten Small Eastern Nebraska Schools, Henry J. Clinch Jan 1953

A Study Of The Administrative Standards And Practices In Ten Small Eastern Nebraska Schools, Henry J. Clinch

Student Work

This study was undertaken to determine the character of the administrative standards and practices in the small school system. More specifically, the problems involved were: 1. standards and practices of the superintendent as established by the board of education; 2. standards and practices of the board of education to the public; 3. the relationship of the board of education the public; 4. the relationship of the superintendent to the public; 5. the relationship of the board of education to the staff; and 6. the relationship of the superintendent to the staff.

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A Study Of The Character Of The Administrative Practices And Standards Of Ten Small School Systems, Bruce Cowgill Jan 1953

A Study Of The Character Of The Administrative Practices And Standards Of Ten Small School Systems, Bruce Cowgill

Student Work

The main purpose of this survey was to determine the character of the administrative relationships which exist in small school systems. This involved the study of five factors, namely, (1) The responsibilities of the superintendent as delegated by the board, (2) The responsibilities assumed by the board of education, (3) The relationship of the board of education to the staff, and (5) The relationship of the superintendent to the public.

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Proposed Plan For Cooperative Education In Certain Ravalli County Communities, Toivo J. Ylinen Jan 1953

Proposed Plan For Cooperative Education In Certain Ravalli County Communities, Toivo J. Ylinen

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

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Pioneers In Peace, Wanda M. Fletcher Jan 1953

Pioneers In Peace, Wanda M. Fletcher

Van Sickle Leftist Pamphlet Collection, 1900-1993

No abstract provided.

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Annual Report Of The New Jersey Teachers College At Newark For The School Year 1951-1952, New Jersey State Teachers College At Newark Sep 1952

Annual Report Of The New Jersey Teachers College At Newark For The School Year 1951-1952, New Jersey State Teachers College At Newark

Annual Reports

The Annual Report of the New Jersey State Teachers College at Newark was a yearly release that compiled the yearly reports from every department and any supplemental information that detailed the administration of the College. It includes information regarding any curriculum changes as well as enrollment statistics.

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The Selection, Orientation, And Preparation Of Deaconess Students For Service In The Lutheran Church Of America, Gertrude M. Hill Aug 1952

The Selection, Orientation, And Preparation Of Deaconess Students For Service In The Lutheran Church Of America, Gertrude M. Hill

Student Work

Limited and continuing studies have been made within some of the deaconess training schools to determine the need for improvements or revisions in the existing program. The nature of the need and the effort that has been made toward improvements is perhaps best expressed by Sister Anna Ebert when she says: "There are still wide differences of opinion on objectivesand principles of deaconess training, the amount and kind of educationneeded by deaconesses, the duties and responsibilities for which they should be prepared and the best plan for such preparation. Currlculums have been revised and relationships with higher institutions of education …

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Teachers And Children Of Our Elementary Schools Need Speech Education, Gertrude Lester Hall Aug 1952

Teachers And Children Of Our Elementary Schools Need Speech Education, Gertrude Lester Hall

All Master's Theses

The purpose if this paper was, first, to attempt to understand why speech did not have a major place in our school curriculum, secondly, to stimulate in the minds of teachers, principals and superintendents the recognition of their personal responsibility for setting up a program which would provide adequately for speech development beginning with the child’s first day of school and continuing on through his entire academic career. Third, to establish in my own mind the relative need of speech education in our own geographical area, to see if conditions there are comparable to those reported for the other parts …

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A Study To Determine The Sources Of Friction Between Parents And The Yakima Public Schools, Clifford Albert Erickson Aug 1952

A Study To Determine The Sources Of Friction Between Parents And The Yakima Public Schools, Clifford Albert Erickson

All Master's Theses

The purposes of this study are threefold: 1. To study recorded individual complaints directed at a Class A public school system during the period of one full year. 2. To identify the source of these misunderstandings and possibly the reasons for their occurrence. 3. To suggest some common methods of dealing with parents and the public at large in an effort to eliminate the criticisms.

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A Survey Of The Status Of The Athletic Coach Of The Public Secondary Schools In The Yakima Valley, Phillip Mirosh Aug 1952

A Survey Of The Status Of The Athletic Coach Of The Public Secondary Schools In The Yakima Valley, Phillip Mirosh

All Master's Theses

The primary purpose of this study is to attempt to determine the administrative responsibility, academic training, and tenure of athletic coaches in public secondary schools in the Yakima Valley. It is desired that this study will serve as an aid in improving the coach’s status in the Yakima Valley; and to identify the true position of the athletic coaches in the over-all educational picture.

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Problems Of Attendance In The Elementary School, Keith E. Haskins Aug 1952

Problems Of Attendance In The Elementary School, Keith E. Haskins

All Master's Theses

Although education is essentially a state function, the very nature of school attendance makes it primarily a local administrative problem. Therefore, the purpose of this study is three-fold: 1. To explore certain problems of pupil attendance on the elementary school level. 2. To identify and study problems which directly affect school attendance adversely. 3. To discover possible administrative policies which might be used in the improvement of school attendance.

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