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All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
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Educational Mathematical Games As An Aid To Learning With Seventh Grade Mathematics Students At Wahlquist Junior High, Lewis Riley Taylor
Educational Mathematical Games As An Aid To Learning With Seventh Grade Mathematics Students At Wahlquist Junior High, Lewis Riley Taylor
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
One of the trends in mathematics has been the introduction of educational games as learning devices . A student's attitude toward mathematics is recognized to be very high when games are used. Walter Cronkite, on CBS television, summed up the promise of educational gaming when he said, "By participating, by playing a game , an other - wise dull subject becomes fascinating and unforgettable to the student." (Nesbitt, 1971, p. 2) Bradfield states it in this manner:
Many teachers of mathematics are unbelievably boring in their approach to teaching. Consequently , many potentially strong students never develop any great liking …
A Survey Of Teacher Aide Utilization In Elementary Schools With Suggested Application Toward Improved Use Of Teacher Aides In The Elementary School Of Logan City, Utah, Clyde Ray Bartlett
A Survey Of Teacher Aide Utilization In Elementary Schools With Suggested Application Toward Improved Use Of Teacher Aides In The Elementary School Of Logan City, Utah, Clyde Ray Bartlett
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
WANTED**TEACHER AIDES
Students and teachers want them and need them. New school programs and citizens' advisory groups require them. All interested persons inquire at the nearest Board of Education, County or State Department of Education, or at the United States Office of Education (Department of Health, Education and Welfare). (Wright, 196 9, p. xi)
NEW CAREERS IN EDUCATION ARE WAITING! WANTED
Another pair of helpful hands, two kindly, watchful eyes and listening ears, enveloped by one willing spirit with understanding heart. No special training needed, but all talents will be utilized. Ability to give encouragement, helpful. Eager parents and interested …
An Investigation Of Computer Assisted Instruction, Dennis C. Jensen
An Investigation Of Computer Assisted Instruction, Dennis C. Jensen
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
Background
It appears that technological innovations have increased pressures on all elements of society including education. The forces of change are creating pressures on the organization structure, teaching content, and teaching methodology. One of these technological innovations is the computer. Educators have shown increasing interest in the use of computers for classroom teaching, especially within the past few years , and many basic questions have been raised .
Statement of the problem
It was the purpose of this study to investigate the role of computer assisted instruction in our education process with emphasis on individualizing instruction, teacher's role, limitations, and …
An Evaluation Of The Promotion Policy Of The Iron County Schools, Claudia J. Forsyth
An Evaluation Of The Promotion Policy Of The Iron County Schools, Claudia J. Forsyth
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
In 1931, the Department of Superintendents, National Education Association, in their Nineth Yearbook, put "Pupil Promotion" as first in a listing of five factors needing study . In 1966, more than three decades later, the effects of promotion or nonpromotion, still remain the subject of serious consideration among educators. The problem has been the subject of research studies and many opinion articles.
The Iron County School District, Cedar City, Utah, has advocated a policy of careful evaluation for each child considered for nonpromotion . The philosophy of the district which advocates adjusting instruction to meet individual differences should eliminate, except …