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An Analysis Of The Classroom Interruptions Presenting Themselves In The Lakeview Elementary School, Robert F. Logue Dec 1957

An Analysis Of The Classroom Interruptions Presenting Themselves In The Lakeview Elementary School, Robert F. Logue

All Master's Theses

It is possible that interruptions cannot be completely eliminated, but from this study it is hoped that teachers and administrators will be able to evaluate their particular situations and minimize interruption problems. Other purposes of the study have been to determine the origin of interruptions and the relationship between disciplinary problems and classroom interruptions. Also included will be an evaluation of teaching duties that reduce teachers’ instructional time.


Justification And Suggestions For Teaching Creative Dramatics In The Primary, Elementary, And The Junior High School, Mary Henrietta Johnson Dec 1957

Justification And Suggestions For Teaching Creative Dramatics In The Primary, Elementary, And The Junior High School, Mary Henrietta Johnson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is threefold: (1) to state and define the philosophy of the creative dramatics program; (2) to give suggestions to teachers as to how creative dramatics can, and should, be a part of the curriculum; (3) to provide a means by which teachers can improve their instruction and thus promote a better appreciation for creative dramatics.


A Partial Study Of Teachers’ Meetings In The State Of Washington, Edith Weidemann Aug 1957

A Partial Study Of Teachers’ Meetings In The State Of Washington, Edith Weidemann

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to get the opinions of teachers of various schools in the state of Washington concerning teachers’ meetings; (2) to review the literature which has already been written about various types of meetings; (3) to compare the survey with previous findings; and (4) to discuss any new ideas or developments that might show up as a result of the study.


A Study Comparing The Academic Preparation Of Teachers And Their Actual Teaching Positions, David F. Niemiec Aug 1957

A Study Comparing The Academic Preparation Of Teachers And Their Actual Teaching Positions, David F. Niemiec

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to determine what percentage of teachers were actually teaching at levels and in fields for which they were prepared; (2) to ascertain those areas in which teachers felt they needed more training.


An Evaluation Of The Teacher Preparation Program At Central Washington College Of Education, George B. Worthington Aug 1957

An Evaluation Of The Teacher Preparation Program At Central Washington College Of Education, George B. Worthington

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to establish the strengths and weaknesses of beginning teachers as seen by themselves and by their supervisors; (2) to compile suggestions of the beginning teachers and their supervisors for the improvement of the college preparatory program made in the light of the reported strengths and weaknesses; and (3) to analyze the reported strengths and weaknesses of beginning teachers and the suggestions for improvement for the specific purpose of making recommended changes in the teacher preparation curriculum.


A Questionnaire Survey Of Why, How, And What Literature Is Being Taught In The Eleventh And Twelfth Grades In The State Of Washington, Barbara Marie Kelly Aug 1957

A Questionnaire Survey Of Why, How, And What Literature Is Being Taught In The Eleventh And Twelfth Grades In The State Of Washington, Barbara Marie Kelly

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to obtain a cross-section analysis of the eleventh and twelfth grade teachers of literature in the state of Washington; (2) to discover the attitudes of these teaches as to why and how literature should be taught in grades eleven and twelve; (3) to learn how it is actually taught at theses grade levels; (4) to present and analyze these finding; (5) to ascertain which college courses these teachers felt had helped them the most in preparing to teach literature; and (6) to make suggestions that might help the prospective teachers of literature.


Moisés Sáenz, Modern Mexican Educator, Pete D. Haikalis Jul 1957

Moisés Sáenz, Modern Mexican Educator, Pete D. Haikalis

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this thesis is to give some account of the career of Dr. Sáenz and to present the essential features of his philosophy regarding education and the incorporation of the Indian into the modern state. As background for his services to Mexican education, Chapter I reviews educational trends in Mexico from colonial times to the decade of the 1920's. Chapter II describes Sáenz' professional training and experience prior to 1925. Chapters III and IV deal with his services as Undersecretary to Public Education, 1925-1930, with emphasis upon his ideas concerning secondary education in Mexico and Rural education for …


A Survey Of Business Machines Used In Selected Business Firms In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lorena Walker Auld Jun 1957

A Survey Of Business Machines Used In Selected Business Firms In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lorena Walker Auld

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to discover the secretarial and clerical skills desired of beginning office workers in selected business firms in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and to analyze these skills in order to better plan or revise business machines courses for the preparation of office personnel.


An Analysis Of Basic Elements In The Role Of The Teacher-Sponsor Of Extracurricular Dramatics In New Mexico Secondary Schools, Peter Prouse Jun 1957

An Analysis Of Basic Elements In The Role Of The Teacher-Sponsor Of Extracurricular Dramatics In New Mexico Secondary Schools, Peter Prouse

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Four basic elements of successful sponsorship of student activities are (1) conscious attention to educational objectives and the use of procedures and practices designed to reach them, (2) promotion of cooperation with principles and administrators, (3) sound training and experience in the area of sponsorship, and (4) encouragement of maximum student initiative, responsibility, and control.


Development Of A Text On The State Of Washington For Fourth Grade Social Studies, Anne Bruketta Johnson, Patricia Dunlap Smith Jan 1957

Development Of A Text On The State Of Washington For Fourth Grade Social Studies, Anne Bruketta Johnson, Patricia Dunlap Smith

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to develop a means for preparing text materials on the State of Washington for the fourth grade, with the thought in mind that a worthwhile contribution would be made to the curricular area dealing with the study of Washington. At the time this study was undertaken there was an urgent need for new and current materials on Washington.


A Study Of Student Newspapers In The Public High Schools Of New Mexico, Frederick S. Brown Jan 1957

A Study Of Student Newspapers In The Public High Schools Of New Mexico, Frederick S. Brown

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It was the purpose of this study (1) to ascertain the value of student newspapers to the students, to the community, and to school administrators, (2) to study and analyze the role of school newspapers in the process of education as represented in the high school curriculum, (3) to ascertain the status and characteristics of high school newspapers; and (4) to ascertain the cost and means of financing high school newspapers, in the state of New Mexico.


Controversial Issues In The Junior High School, John A. Dively Jan 1957

Controversial Issues In The Junior High School, John A. Dively

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Survey Of Induction Practices In Ten Selected School Systems Of Northern California, Catherine Humbargar Rovetta Jan 1957

A Survey Of Induction Practices In Ten Selected School Systems Of Northern California, Catherine Humbargar Rovetta

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

One of the trends in modern public schools has been the establishment of some type of orientation program for new teachers. When the yearly increase of the number of new teachers to many systems reached. into the hundreds, the need for an organized plan of teacher induction increased. Some of these formal programs of induction appear to have been planned from projected objectives or needs previously experienced by new teachers. Other program.s of induction apparently evolved without any advanced organized plan. Studies of induction programs made by the Research Division of the National Education Association indicate that formal induction practices …


A Study Of General And Religious Personal Problems Of Tenth, Eleventh And Twelfth Grade Seminary Students, Wilson K. Andersen Jan 1957

A Study Of General And Religious Personal Problems Of Tenth, Eleventh And Twelfth Grade Seminary Students, Wilson K. Andersen

Theses and Dissertations

Because it seemed likely that teachers of adolescent Latter-day Saint boys and girls might benefit from an up-to-date view about what their students are personally concered, a need was felt for this particular kind of survey. A review of the related literature indicated a dearth of material in this area, particularly in connection with Latter-day Saint youth.


The Development Of Basic Word Lists And Their Use In Teaching Spelling, Nelle Gullett Jan 1957

The Development Of Basic Word Lists And Their Use In Teaching Spelling, Nelle Gullett

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Development Of, And Requirements In, Undergraduate Professional Industrial-Arts Courses, Daniel L. Householder Jan 1957

The Development Of, And Requirements In, Undergraduate Professional Industrial-Arts Courses, Daniel L. Householder

Masters Theses

No abstract provided by author.


The Contribution Of The Parent-Teacher Conference To Home-School Relations, Iola Allain Ferris Jan 1957

The Contribution Of The Parent-Teacher Conference To Home-School Relations, Iola Allain Ferris

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.