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Relationship Of Physical Fitness To Success In Junior High Among Sunnyside Junior High Boys, Jerry St. George

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to show what relationship, if any, exists between the characteristics of physical fitness and success, as measured by grade achievement, attendance, and social prestige, among Sunnyside Junior high boys.

A Longitudinal Program Of Individualized Arithmetic Instruction In Grades Four, Five And Six, Charles Gordon Libby

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this research paper to develop a longitudinal program of individualized instruction in arithmetic that (1) would meet the individual needs of children in grades four, five and six; (2) could be used in a graded elementary school situation; and (3) could be adapted to the Scott Foresman program of mathematics.

A Proposed Plan Of Character Education For Grades Kindergarten Through Nine In The Port Angeles Public Schools, John Elliot Palmer

Graduate Student Research Papers

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate possible and feasible procedures which a teacher could utilize in building character in youth. An inventory of grades Kindergarten through nine will be attempted in relation to character education in Port Angeles Public Schools. A proposed program for character education will be suggested.

A Guide For Expansion Of Course Offerings In General Metals At Shumway Junior High School In Vancouver, Washington, Waldemar R. Schlonga

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to develop a guide for expansion of course offerings in the general metals program at Shumway Junior High School in Vancouver, Washington. This will be attempted through a comparison of the present program with that indicated by present literature of recognized leaders in industrial arts education and others.

Video Tape Recording: What It Is And How It Can Be Used In The Schools, Donald Bryant Frankhauser

Graduate Student Research Papers

I feel the video tape recorder will have a very definite place in the schools. It will be one of our audiovisual aids, just as television, the 16mm. projector and others. It is a tool with unlimited possibilities and a great deal of flexibility. It is a device that can and will be used by teachers at all levels of teaching. It is not an instrument to take the place of the teacher, but, like all audiovisual equipment, is a tool to help the teacher do a more effective job.

Factors Influencing The Educational Choices Of Student Teachers, Morris Norfleet

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

A survey conducted in 1964 by Morris Norfleet to identify variables influencing students to attend Morehead State College, choose a teaching career, and to choose an area of specialization.

A Survey Of Opinions Of First-Year Teachers From Central Washington State College And Their Principals Regarding Induction And In-Service Training, Alfred Edwin Kluth

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was (1) to determine what type of help was needed and received by first-year teachers in the Washington public schools who are Central Washington State College graduates and (2) to survey opinions of administrators and first-year teachers regarding strengths and weaknesses of induction and in-service programs for these teachers in the State of Washington.

No. 63 1964 April Review

International Journal for Business Education

This initiative documents the preservation and digital release of the organization’s historical print archives, representing decades of scholarship in international business education. By converting legacy issues into accessible online formats, the project enhances global access to foundational research, pedagogical innovations, and early thought leadership that shaped the field. The digitized collection provides educators, researchers, and practitioners with a comprehensive record of evolving theories, instructional practices, and international business trends. Making these archival materials publicly available supports continued inquiry, enables longitudinal analysis, and strengthens the discipline’s historical continuity. This effort reflects the organization’s commitment to advancing international business education by ensuring …

A Critical Review Of Current Literature On Modern Arithmetic, Hugh Fotheringill

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study (1) to review current literature regarding new trends and programs in elementary mathematics; (2) to investigate the need for the adoption of a new mathematics program in the elementary schools; (3) and investigate the need for the retraining of elementary teachers in the new mathematics.

A Study Of The Effect Of Adjunctive Use Of Programed Instructional Materials On Student Achievement In Selected Language Arts Areas, Ronald A. Ruble

Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies ETDs

It was the purpose of this study to investigate the effects of conventional teaching with programed materials used as an instructional adjunct and conventional teaching alone upon individual and class achievement in three selected areas of the language arts curriculum: (a) spelling, (b) punctuation, and (c) capitalization.

An Evaluation Of The Performance Of Latter-Day Saint Seminary Coordinators As Instructional Supervisors, U. Carlisle Hunsaker

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the present practices and procedures of the seminary coordinators in their role as teacher supervisors and to make recommendations based upon standards established by authorities in the field of supervision.

Acer 1963-1964 Annual Report, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Differences Between Seminary And Non-Seminary Students At The Ogden-Weber Seminary 1963-64, Gerald F. Taylor

Theses and Dissertations

The major purpose of this study was to discover differences between LDS students enrolled in the Ogden-Weber Seminary and LDS students who are not enrolled in this seminary.
This study proposed to answer the following questions:
1. What are the differences in the responses, to a questionnaire designed to determine attitudes, of Latter-day Saint students who are not enrolled in seminary compared with Latter-day Saint students who are enrolled?
2. What are the differences between Latter-day Saint students who are not enrolled in seminary and Latter-day Saint students who are enrolled in seminary when compared as to mental achievement and …

A Review Of The Needs And Provisions Of The Academically Talented Student In The United States Public Schools, Weston Whitney

Graduate Student Research Papers

This paper is a review of the educational needs of talented learners. It also discusses suggested special curricula for them.

No. 62 1963 November Review

International Journal for Business Education

This initiative documents the preservation and digital release of the organization’s historical print archives, representing decades of scholarship in international business education. By converting legacy issues into accessible online formats, the project enhances global access to foundational research, pedagogical innovations, and early thought leadership that shaped the field. The digitized collection provides educators, researchers, and practitioners with a comprehensive record of evolving theories, instructional practices, and international business trends. Making these archival materials publicly available supports continued inquiry, enables longitudinal analysis, and strengthens the discipline’s historical continuity. This effort reflects the organization’s commitment to advancing international business education by ensuring …

Enrollment Report - Fall 1963, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Enrollment Reports

The Enrollment Report provides administrative and delivery-site information on enrollment headcount and student credit hours, as well as the demographic characteristics of enrolled students. The purpose of this profile is to provide the undergraduate and graduate enrollments and student credit hour information by college or equivalent academic unit, class, gender and ethnicity.

Development Of Cardiovascular Fitness In Swimming By The Interval Training Method, Donald Leroy Cleman

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to evaluate the physical fitness of swimmers; (2) to evaluate the cardiovascular-respiratory responses and strength to a swimming program; and (3) to present various physical fitness tests results which were administered to a sampling of boys and girls ranging from ages seven to fifteen.

An Examination Of Written School Policies As They Pertain To School Leadership, Ralph L. Von Kaenel

All Master's Theses

The result of this study will serve as an aid to help build a better understanding between the different units of the school. It will serve as a guide to the prospective administrator by listing an acceptable standard of responsibilities and duties for each position in our local schools, if such exists.

A Comparative Study Of Basic Concerns Of Eighth And Tenth Grade Students, Paul S. Yeend

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare the basic concerns of a group of early adolescent students with those of a mid-adolescent group.

An Orientation Program For Incoming Sixth Graders Into John C. Fremont Junior High School, Ronald W. Keller

Graduate Student Research Papers

It is the purpose of this paper to review literature concerning the philosophy and basic needs in planning an orientation program for sixth grade students entering junior high school in the fall. The writer will also be concerned with designing an orientation program. This program will give the sixth grade student the necessary basic understanding, from the time he leaves the sixth grade classroom in the spring, until he is a member of a junior high school in the fall. It is hoped that such a program will continually benefit the student throughout his secondary school years.

Administering The Audio-Visual Program In The Elementary School, Arthur Samuel Martin

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to assemble information that will help an elementary school principal, or a person in a leadership position, administer a program for effective audio-visual instruction in the elementary school. This paper will attempt to show how proper supervision can lay a foundation for intelligent audio-visual instruction.

Ornament In Ironwork, Lloyd V. Tozer

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study (1) to show ornamentation as it is applied to utilitarian wrought ironwork, (2) to illustrate ornamentation in wrought ironwork, (3) to evidence the use of early American wrought iron, (4) to establish a background of early American wrought iron, and (5) to present ideas on ornamentation of wrought iron for metal working students.

The Noninstructional Staff: A Factor In School Community Relations, Lee Van Doren

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this research paper to determine the place and importance of the noninstructional staff in a program of school community relations.

A Proposed Boys Intramural Program For Warden High School, Eugene Townsend

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to outline the intramural program for boys at Warden High School. It may also serve as a guide to other small high schools interested in an intramural program.

Enrichment And Supplemental Materials In An Adequate Reading Program In Grades One Through Five, John C. Ayers

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study to consider materials for enrichment and supplemental purposes to strengthen the present reading program as it now exists in the Castle Rock Elementary School. The writer has found, however, that while materials do have a prominent role in reading, materials alone can not support an adequate program unless a more complete picture of the reading process is established and operating. This study will therefore concern itself with supplemental and enrichment materials as an integral part of the complete program and not necessarily as entities in themselves.

The Relationship Between Staff Morale And The Effective Operation Of A Junior High School, Bernard O. Boettcher

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purposes of this study are: (1) to discover the personal and professional qualities to be considered in selecting both principals and teachers in the junior high school to secure competent and efficient people, and (2) to determine what democratic procedure to practice in order to improve staff morale.

The Role Of Certain Selected Instructional Aids In Teaching Industrial Arts, Philip Gordon Bergstrom

Graduate Student Research Papers

Much has been done since World War II to propagate and develop instructional aids for general education. Many of these have been specifically designed to fit the industrial arts areas. However, some industrial arts instructors seem unaware of the possibilities inherent in instructional aids. This paper, then, is an attempt to (1) describe and evaluate several specific teaching aids and (2) use these examples to show some possible roles of teaching aids in industrial arts.

A Study Of Science Concepts For Upper Elementary Grades, Floyd Edwin Bond

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to itemize the topics and concepts prepared for the Highline School District by selected teachers, and to identify those aspects which were to be found in each of five textbook series.

The five areas of study were: (1) The Earth, (2) Living Things, (3) The Universe, (4) Matter and Energy, and (5) Health.

The textbook series used were: (1) The John C. Winston Company, (2) The L. W. Singer Company, (3) The D. C. Heath Company, (4) The Macmillan Company, and (5) The Scott Foresman Company.

Current Trends In The Junior High School, Darrell Lee De Gross

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to trace the major curriculum developments in the junior high school since its inception in 1910 to the present.

The Organization Of The Elementary School In View Of The Controversy Over The Self-Contained Classroom Versus Departmentalization, Robert Donald Egge

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study (1) to present a history of changes as they have affected the organization of the American elementary school, (2) to objectively report the case, pro and con, for the self-contained classroom and departmentalization as stated by several leading authorities, and (3) to consider the implications involved when making changes in the organizational plan of the elementary school.