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A Comparative Study Of Barren County Schools 1938-1950, David Montgomery

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study shows that the school census is dropping rapidly in rural areas. It must be remembered that with the introduction of more labor saving farm machinery and the consolidation of small farms that the end is not in sight.

A greater percentage of children are enrolled in our schools. The percentage of attendance is higher and will continue to slowly improve. As consolidation of small schools progresses, school plants and physical equipment will improve.

Over one-half of the children in average daily attendance are transported. Percentage of enrollment and percentage of attendance are much better in the transported group. …

The History Of Education In De Baca County, New Mexico, Thomas A. Bridges

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to trace and record the history of education in what is now De Baca County, New Mexico. In so doing, the concern will be primarily with (1) finances, (2) physical plants, (3) census and enrollment figures, and (4) outstanding personalities who have left their stamp upon the education development of the area and the state.

Readability Of Science Textbooks, Robert H. Dunk

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of the problem of this study to (1) measure the readability of science textbooks authorized for use in the public high schools of New Mexico; (2) learn the frequency of the use of each of the texts studied; (3) determine whether a relationship exists between readability and frequency of use; and (4) evaluate the information obtained as a guide to public school administrators in their selection of science textbooks.

A Study Of In-School Work Activity Programs In New Mexico Secondary Schools, Henry Charles Dennis

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to: (1) examine the methods used by schools, if any, to assist their pupils to gain useful work experiences during their high school attendance years; (2) ascertain the degree of participation of pupils in programs of in-school work experiences; (3) describe the nature of provisions being made within these schools for in-school work activities at present; and (4) record the opinions of superintendents of school systems (county, independent and state). Regarding the educational values of such programs the latter are included for purposes of comparison of the state of New Mexico with other …

An Analysis And Comparison Of Current Events Papers On The Junior High School Level, Marshall E. Farris Jr.

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study was to analyze current event publications designed for junior high school use. This purpose involved: (1) A comparison of the type and quality of news reporting, features, teacher and student aids, and aspects of the actual format of the papers; and (2) evaluation of these publications in such manner as to ascertain which would best achieve the common and desirable objectives of teachers of junior high school studies.

An Analysis Of Interrelationship Of Childrens' Popularity, Interests, And Intelligence, Sammie Bratton Pickens

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to identify the relative social status, the interests, and intelligence of children in certain classrooms; (2) to discover the strength of relationship between those factors; and (3) to use group tests designed for measuring of those factors in order to evaluate the effectiveness of such tests in disclosing knowledge helpful to good educational practice.

A Study Of The Methods And Conditions Of Mathematics Teaching In New Mexico High Schools, Betty Ruth Moseley

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Statement of the problem. It was the purpose of this study (1) to investigate and present an analysis of the conditions and methods of mathematics teaching in New Mexico high schools as revealed through a questionnaire study; (2) to obtain an objective measure of the functional competence of New Mexico students in mathematics by administering the Davis Test of Functional Competence in Mathematics to a representative number of high school seniors in the state and comparing their levels of achievement with national norms; (3) to evaluate the present conditions and analyze the effectiveness of the present methods in teaching the …

A Comparative Study Of The Achievement And Social Maturity Of First Grade Pupils With And Without Kindergarten Experience., Esther Sell

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this investigation is to make a comparative study of certain growth factors manifested by first grade children with and without kindergarten experience, with an analysis of certain variable factors of the children’s environment which may explain discovered differences.

Revenue Trends And Sources Of Revenue In The Public Schools Of Utah Between 1916 And 1950, G. Frank Raymond

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

During the past few years revenue for the support and maintenance of public schools in Utah has become a subject of increasing concern and discussion. Considerable effort has been made on the state level in an attempt to equalize the financial programs among the school districts in the state. Much of this effort has placed its emphasis upon property tax as the major source of school revenue, both on the local level and the state level. Inflationary trends in the national economy have added to the aggravation of this problem. It has become increasingly necessary to seek additional revenue in …

A Comparison Of The Band And Orchestral Programs In The High Schools Of Utah, George D. Harris

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

In the schools of Utah, as elsewhere in the nation, a situation has arisen which is of vital importance to the continuance of orchestral music. We find, on the basis of casual observation, that the string instruments are not being taught on an equal basis with the band instruments. It is generally assumed that band and orchestra instruction are equally desirable in an instrumental program. Unfortunately, many school authorities are not aware of the necessity of such equal opportunities for school children and as a result we may find string music relegated to an insecure position in our educational system.

An Intensive Study Of The Practices Of Financing Extracurriculum Activities Discovered In Five Utah Secondary Schools, Irving B. Moore

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The evaluation of the effectiveness of the various aspects of our educational activity has long been practiced. Such evaluations have resulted in greater efficiency and widespread improvements in the educational fields. Continued appraisal of those aspects of our extracurricular programs that will result in greater efficiency is an ever present need; and the need for continual improvements in the field of extracurriculum finances assumes greater importance now, since in the addition to a greater tax burden for education, parents must contribute to the bulk of the funds for the extracurriculum program, in one way or another, through meeting the needs …

Evaluation Of Aspects Of The Guidance Programs In The Salt Lake City High Schools: An Opinion Survey, Liliuo Poulter

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

A significant phase of the modern high school curriculum is the program of specialized guidance services to pupils. The importance of providing personalized services as a means of aiding individuals to grow toward social and occupational adequacy is becoming more and more definitely recognized by educators today. Monroe (1), in discussing the literature in this field, gives the following definition of personnel services:

"As differentiated from instruction and the business affairs... student personnel work refers to all activities undertaken or sponsored by an educational institution, aside from curricular instruction, in which the student's personal development is the primary consideration. Student …

Social Status Of The Male Teacher In The Utah Rural Elementary Schools, Morris M. Miller

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Prior to 1820 the teaching profession in the United States was composed predominantly of men. However, with the opening of the American social and economic world to woman, the female teachers became more numerous, until at the close of World War II only about 6 percent of the elementary school teachers in the United States were men.

Snow College, Its Founding And Development, Ross Partington Findlay

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

It is the purpose of this thesis to give an account of significant events in the founding and development of the school, now known as "Snow College", during the founding and maintenance by the Latter-day Saint Church.

This study is confined to the forty-four years the institution was under the control of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and deals largely with data of educational significance. The problem, thus, is the founding and the development of Snow College, while under the direction of L.D.S. Church

No. 40 1952 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 …

The History And Development Of Cliffside A Summer Camp For The Children Of Carbide And Carbon Employees, John E. Goetz

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

THE PROBLEM AND DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED

One of the most significant developments of education during the past quarter century is the guidance movement. This educational trend has not limited its usage to schools but also includes outside interests. The rapid growth of summer camping is one example of counseling and guidance, away from the educational system, as we know it.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

It is the purpose of this study to show (1) the ideals and philosophy behind the beginning of the camp; (2) the development of the physical properties of the camp; and (3) to show the …

1952 Faculty Meeting Minutes, Morehead State College

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty meeting minutes of the Morehead State College for 1952.

The Responsibility Of Schools For Meeting The Leisure Time Needs Of The Community, Gerald M. Hanft

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper was to determine the extent to which authorities in the fields of recreation and education consider the leisure time needs of the community as a responsibility of schools. The author has also attempted to show what changes must take place in educational patterns if schools are to meet these leisure time needs.

Catalog, 1951-1953, Anderson University - South Carolina

Catalogs

The 1941-1953 academic catalog and introduction to the college, as well as the preparatory high school department. In the following years, the high school preparatory department would close down.

A History Of Education In Live Oak County, Texas, Mary Maxine Henley

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to trace the development and progress of public schools and their programs in Live Oak County, Texas, from the time of the earliest schools to the present. The events and movements that have influenced the educational system of Live Oak County have been selected as the vehicles for carrying through this effort.

Case Studies Of Six Delinquent Teen-Age Boys Of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert Charles Groman

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is (1) to discover as much information as possible concerning the behavior, atttiudes, and general characteristics of six delinquent teen-age boys of Spanish-American background in a special class in the Albuquerque, New Mexico public schools; (2) to interpret this information as gained from tests, interviews, and records of each boy in order to acquire a better understanding of him as a basis for possible remedial procedures; and (3) to present this information in the form of a case study for each delinquent boy.

A Study Of Public Relations In The Minnehaha Elementary School Vancouver, Washington, Harold V. Henry

All Master's Theses

The writer, in order to lay the foundation for the improvement of the public relation program for his community, conducted this questionnaire study with a threefold purpose in mind. (1) To evaluate the overall public relations of the school with its community, (2) to bring to light the weaknesses and neglected parts as well as the strengths of the school and community relations and, (3) thereby to provide a point of departure in improving the school public relation program.

Juvenile Delinquency In Four Selected New Mexico Counties In Relation To The School Year, Carolyn Phillips Voehl

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

If the schools of New Mexico are proved, by the monthly fluctuations of juvenile delinquency offenses, to be one of the major contributing factors to juvenile delinquency, through the lack of a flexible academic program, misunderstanding teachers, or for other reasons, it will be of deep interest and concern to school administrators to know this in order to try to make provisions and to better the guidance necessary for each individual case.

Teacher And Prinipal Evaluations Of Selected Administrative Practices In Secondary Schools In Utah, Leo William Jex

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

It is the purpose of this study to gather data concerning the frequency of occurrence, and the degree of desirability is the judgement of teachers, of selected administrative practices in the secondary schools of Utah, and to present the data in a way that will make them meaningful to those interested in the improvement of administering schools. The study deals with selected administrative practices in terms of : (a) department and school budgets and extra-curricular funds, (b) classrooms, teaching aids and supplies, (c) supervision and other methods of improving instruction, (d) methods of keeping the public informed about the schools, …

High School Grades And College Aptitude Tests As Indices To College Achievement And Contination At Utah State Agricultural College, Walter Clarence Johnson

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

For many years colleges have been concerned about entrance requirements and procedures for admitting students. In fact, to deal with such matters was one purpose of the famous N.E.A Committee of Ten which reported in 1893. A few years later the Committee on College Entrance Requirements met and considered the problem directly. Transcripts of credits from high school including specified subjects, the passing of the generally recognized College Entrance Board Examination, and the passing of entrance examinations set up by the individual colleges all have been used as evidence for admission to college. Such examinations are also used as indicators …

Evaluating The Curriculum Of Logan Secondary Schools In Terms Of Meeting The Imperative Needs Of Youth, Leo R. Walker

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The Committee on Curriculum Planning and Development of the National Association of Secondary School Principals has published a list of 10 objectives for secondary schools, known as the Ten Common and Essential Needs That All Youth Have in a Democratic Society.(8) They are generally referred to as The Ten Imperative Needs of Youth.

Imperative Need No. 1. All youth need to develop saleable skills and those understandings and attitudes that make the worker an intelligent and productive participant in economic life. To this end, most youth need supervised work experience as well as education in the skills and knowledge of …

1951 Faculty Meeting Minutes, Morehead State College

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty meeting minutes of the Morehead State College for 1951.

A Guidance Handbook For The Elementary School, Floyd P. Perry

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper is to formulate a guidance handbook for use by the writer on the elementary school level. To accomplish this purpose the writer has discussed, in abbreviated form, the history and philosophy of a guidance program and has called attention to the role of participants, especially of the administrator and classroom teacher, in such a program.

Faculty Rosters, 1951-1976, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty rosters of Morehead State College and Morehead State University from 1951 to 1976.

Catalog, 1950-1952, Anderson University - South Carolina

Catalogs

The 1950-1952 academic catalog and introduction to the college, as well as the preparatory high school department.