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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 Catechism As An Essential Course In Lutheran Christian Education, Anna Vedevig

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Understanding Modern Art., John Kenneth Davis

All Master's Theses

This study was motivated by the Author’s frequent experience of being questioned as to the everyday functional values of modern art and its purpose in relation to the betterment of individual and group living. The inability to present reasonable and concrete factors in a saleable capacity instigated a desire to conduct research in the interest of self enlightenment and the promotion toward a better understanding of our contemporary unfamiliar art. This leads directly into the problems of this study; how can society better understand modern art as a functional value in everyday living?

A Critical Analysis Of The Training Of The Homeroom Music Teacher, Ivan A. Hill

All Master's Theses

A study of the background and development of the teaching of homeroom music shows that there is an ever-increasing need for an understanding of the many problems which face the administrators, the teachers, and the teacher education institutions. This study of the training of the homeroom music teacher was made for the purpose of defining and analyzing these problems, as they apply to situations in the state of Washington, and determining, from the opinions of teachers and principals now concerned with the situation, what might be best done to improve present conditions in order to insure effective continuation of the …

Report Of The President, June 30, 1950, Montana State University (Missoula, Mont.). Office Of The President

University of Montana Office of the President Reports, 1947-1993

The 1950 Report of the President of the University of Montana, issued by the Office of the President.

Portland Junior College Commencement Program 1950, Portland Junior College

Commencement Programs

The Portland Junior College program for the Third Commencement Exercises. Held in Portland, Maine June 11, 1950. Address given by Proffessor Virgil L. Rankin, School of Public Relations, Boston University.

An Evaluation Of A Parochial School Education, Frederick Rehwaldt

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this study was an attempt to evaluate the elementary training of a particular parochial school.

The scope of this study was:

l. To learn what are the stated aims and objectives of a certain parochial school.

2. To investigate whether the stated parochial school has reached its aims and objectives.

3. To compare the results of the investigation with the results of other similar studies.

4. To make a statement as to what degree the parochial schools are reaching their aims as far as such a statement can be made on the basis of this and other …

Research Studies In Religious Education, Louis F. Rush

Bachelor of Divinity

The Lutheran Education Association assumed the task of compiling a bibliography of research studies in religious education to fill the need for such a catalogue. The bibliography, consisting of classified abstracts with index, was compiled especially with the needs of educators of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod in mind. It should be suggestive for future research studies in religious education and should serve to prevent duplication of effort as well as to suggest areas of study not previously covered or covered inadequately.

A Study Of Failure And Non-Promotion In The Yakima Elementary Schools, Willis Grayer Graham

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the incidence of pupil failure and non-promotion of a group of elementary school children. This can be determined by (1) finding the number and percentage of pupils who failed at some point from First Grade through Fifth Grade, and who now are enrolled in the Sixth Grade of the elementary schools of Yakima, Washington, (2) finding the annual rate of failure of this group of children, (3) determining the number of pupil failures the occurred, including a record of failing pupils who failed once, twice, or three or more times, and (4) …

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.

An Appraisal Of The Methodist Catechism For Juniors As An Instrument Of Christian Education, Freda May Dayhoff

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Vocational Training Opportunities For Negroes In Louisiana, Samuel Jones

Research Problems, 1940-1991

The purpose of this study was to secure a comprehensive picture of vocational industrial training facilities available for Negroes in the State of Louisiana. This study involved several minor problems: (1) the nature and extent of opportunities for vocational training in the high schools, colleges, and private trade schools; (2) specific information as to courses and types of programs; (3) to present the status of teacher qualifications and experiences; (4) to offer suggestions for improvement of training opportunities.

The names of the public schools offering vocational industrial courses along with the names of principals were accured from the Director of …

Missionary Education In The Free Methodist Church, Pearl M. Reid

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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 Of Home Visitation As A Duty Of The Church School Teacher, Ina Rita Jackson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The History Of The Contemporary Christian School Movement, Mary Arnold Klopfenstein

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Religious Education In Mexico, Graciela Esparza Y Estrada

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Evaluation Of The Three Principal Sunday School Lesson Series Of The International Council Of Religious Education, Annie Ruth Callis

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Place Of Christian Education In Changing India, Winnie Sagar

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Use Of Great Paintings In Religious Education, Elizabeth Callis

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Place Of Scripture Memorization In The Religious Education Of Juniors, Alene White

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A History Of Religious Education In The Kentucky Mountains, Henrietta Mae Griffith

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Problem Of Supervision In The Small Church School, Rosetta Riggs

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A History Of Education In San Juan County, New Mexico, Fred Mabry Renfro

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The object of this thesis is to present the story of education and its related activities from 1878 to 1949 in the public schools of San Juan County, New Mexico.

A Summary Of Practices In Sex Education In Various Schools Throughout The United States., George Bernard Brain

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this investigation to prepare the way for the understanding of a problem that is highly controversial today, namely, sex education and its place in our public school system. Through a thorough study of the literature in this field and sex education programs currently in operation, the writer will attempt (1) to outline the need for a program of sex education; (2) to show how schools today are meeting the problem; and, (3) to demonstrate how both adults and children are reacting to instruction in sex education within the public school systems of our country. It …

The Role Of The Lay Educational Advisory Council, Larry Dorman Langseth

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to (1) trace the historical development of the advisory council; (2) to determine what the current practices in lay councils are; and (3) to synthesize the evaluations and recommendations of school administrators and school boards who are using lay councils.

The School In Sociological Community Research Studies, Jack H. Curtis

Sociology ETDs

The task undertaken in this thesis is to make comparisons between the objectives of education as set forth by the National Education Association and the conclusions regarding public education which were reached by the research workers in eight community social research studies.

Briefly, the norms adopted for this thesis are the "objectives of education in democracy" as formulated by the Educational Policies Commission of the National Education Association. These objectives are (1) self-realization, (2) improved human relationships, (3) economical efficiency, and (4) Civic Responsibility.

The quest asked, then, in the analysis of each of these community studies is this: Insofar …

Langston University Catalog 1950-1951, Langston University

LU Catalog

No abstract provided.

Promotional Policies And Practices In The Elementary Schools Of Minnesota, Gordon A. Smith

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Architecture And Building: Prospectus For Day And Evening Classes 1950-51, City Of Dublin Vocational Education Committee

Prospectus: Bolton Street

Courses and timetables for the College of Technology, Bolton Street, Dublin 1.