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An Analysis Of Selected Science Curriculum Guides, Juanita S. Ellison

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This study is an analysis of six science programs for the primary grades by examination of the guides. The guides have been studied; first, for rationale--the reason given for the guide; second, for the content--what is being taught and at what grade level; and third, for the processes used in teaching. The guides are: 1. Madison Public Schools, Guide to Teaching Science, 1960. 2. Richland Public Schools, Teaching Science in the Elementary, 1966. 3. Pomona Unified School, Primary Science Guide, 1962. 4. Seattle Public Schools, Science Source Book, Book I, II, and III, 1962-64. 5. American Association for Advancement of …

The Individualized Program In The Elementary School, Ernest D. Logan

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It is the purpose of this paper to show how democratic processes can be incorporated into the school curriculum in the elementary school by use of the individualized program of instruction.

The Development Of Arithmetical Concepts With Use Of Manipulative Materials, Elsie O. Deatherage

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It was the purpose of this paper to show how manipulative aids were used to develop arithmetic concepts in a first grade in Selah, Washington. These arithmetic concepts are widely used in grade one according to Gunderson and Hollister, Edwina Deans, Grossnickle, and others.

An Evaluation Of Eligibility Rules At Terrace Heights For Interscholastic Activities On The Seventh And Eighth Grade Level, Edward W. Eichwald

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The purpose of this study was to determine an appropriate eligibility procedure for interscholastic athletics at Terrace Heights Elementary.

Listening Skills In The Elementary School, Ted M. Hendrickson

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The purpose of this research paper is, 1) to review the literature and to establish the need for teaching listening skills, 2) to select the listening skills which should be taught in an intermediate classroom, and 3) to develop a specific program of instruction in these listening skills which will (a) utilize the facilities of a modern listening center, and (b) be adequate and functional for the students and teachers at the intermediate level in Sunset Elementary School, Selah, Washington.

A Development Of Readiness For First Grade, Elizabeth Turneaure Shoemaker

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This paper is an attempt to develop a readiness program for grade one. In order to delimit this study, visual perception was chosen because it is of primary importance in the development of reading. It is, however, only one of the factors involved in the development of the reading readiness program.

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

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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 Study Of Competitive Athletics In The Elementary School, Howard L. Hansen

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The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the place of competitive athletics in the elementary schools.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

The Role Of The Elementary School Principal In Administration Of Cuisenaire Materials, Vernon John Harkness

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It was the purpose of this study (1) to review literature regarding new trends in the elementary arithmetic program; (2) to investigate the role of the elementary school principal in administration of Cuisenaire materials; and (3) to investigate the current elementary arithmetic programs in the Highline School District #401 and, where evidence was available, in other school districts using Cuisenaire materials. The program in the Highline School District was investigated to determine the curricular goals and content of schools using Cuisenaire materials and of schools not using such. Other school districts using Cuisenaire materials were investigated to obtain further results …

The Use Of Timed Exposure Devices In Elementary School Teaching, Michael S. Mckinney

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It was the purpose of this study to (1) explore the use of timed exposure devices for teaching in the elementary school, (2) determine the feasibility of using these devices (to what extent these devices could be used and how they could be used), and (3) determine what value they would have for use by an elementary school teacher.

The Development Of Physical Education Activities For First And Second Grade Children With Asthmatic And Rheumatic Heart Conditions, Janet Rae Smith

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This paper will attempt to provide a handbook of physical education activities suitable for asthmatic children and rheumatic heart pupils in a first or second grade public school environment where the ratio of such handicapped is a definite minority. Personal efforts in the past to structure a physical education program to include children suffering from rheumatic heart disease or asthma have not always been satisfactory for both the "normal" and the handicapped child.

A Curriculum Guide In Physical Education For The Intermediate Grades Of The Goldendale, Washington, School System, Walter D. Woolley Jr.

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The purpose of this study was to provide the intermediate grade teachers of the Goldendale, Washington, school system with a convenient guide to some of the physical education activities for their grade level. No attempt will be made to give teaching methods for the different activities.

A Plan For Initiating And Administering An Individualized Reading Program In Grade 6, Robert Yahn

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The purpose of this study was to give considerable research to the problems and procedures for initiating and administering an individualized reading program. Emphasis was focused on problems the principal, staff, students, and parents will encounter in setting up this program. Considered as the major problems are (1) qualified personnel, (2) selection of materials and library facilities, (3) teaching of skills, and (4) evaluating the program. The author gave special attention to the sixth grade.

Ways In Which The Elementary School Can Improve And Safeguard The Mental Health Of Children, Caroline L. Yock

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The purpose of this study was to obtain information concerning (1) the meaning of mental health as it relates to elementary school children, (2) the relationship between mental health and learning, and (3) ways in which the elementary classroom teacher can affect mental health.

The Teacher's Role In School-Community Relations, Delmar D. Cherrington

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The purpose of this study was (1) to consider the need for effective school-community relations, (2) to determine the role of the classroom teacher in developing and maintaining the program, and (3) to discuss various ideas and activities that may be useful in the school-community program.

A Plan For Initiating An Ungraded Primary Program, Rodney Wright Miller

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In order to provide the proper framework within which to present this study. it is necessary to state briefly the writer's educational philosophy. Knowing this should aid the reader in understanding the reasons for initiating the ungraded primary program. In a democracy. the public school has the responsibility of educating all children capable of learning. The nature of education varies. of course. depending on the different abilities. interests. and needs of the child. In total, however. it must work to develop fully each individual's capabilities. Since each person must take a place in society, he should be educated as an …

A Description And Analysis Of A Nongraded Program In The Primary Grades In Moses Lake, Washington, Melrhea Noble

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The purpose of this study was to describe this system of classification and analyze the procedures with reference to the following educational practices: (1) provision for individual differences, (2) ability grouping, and (3) curriculum offerings.

The Role Of The Elementary School Principal In Supervising The Beginning Teacher, Richard L. Moore

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the writer feels a need for a condensed compilation of facts which are readily available to the elementary principal to aid him in supervising so as to insure the success of the beginning teachers with whom he works.

The Role Of The Elementary Principle In School-Community Relations, Joseph John Batali Jr.

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It was the purpose of this study to determine the role of the elementary principal in the school-community relations program. More specifically, the study considered the following questions: 1. What is the leadership function of the elementary principal in the school-community relations program? 2. What is the relationship of the elementary principal to teachers in the school-community relations program? 3. What is the relationship of the elementary principal to parents in the school-community relations program?

The Role Of Vocational Guidance In The Elementary School, Gary Dee Williamson

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It is the purpose of this study to collect and present material concerning the present need and importance of a vocational guidance program in the elementary school. Such material should: (1) assist the school administrator in understanding the need for promoting an elementary vocational guidance program; (2) acquaint the teacher with the need for this program while relating some ideas for its' practical application; and, (3) acquaint the parents with this growing need in guidance, making them aware of practical methods by which they can assist their children.

A Study Of The Elementary Principal Internship, Robert L. Henry

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The Washington State Board of Education and higher institutions in the state of Washington have prescribed definite requirements for elementary and secondary principal's credentials. Limited information is available, however, to aid in developing and carrying out a program of internship experiences as one phase of administrative requirements. The purpose of this study was to develop a handbook for elementary principal internship in the state of Washington.

Experimental Use Of Teacher Aides In Wenatchee, Washington, Lawrence William Holland

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It was the purpose of this study to give an account of the experimental use of teacher aides in the Sunnyslope Elementary School, Wenatchee, Washington. The study will (1) show preliminary steps taken, (2) give an account of the actual procedures of both the teachers and the aides, and (3) report the evaluations and implications as seen by The Teacher Aide Committee.

A Survey Of Methods Of Spelling Instruction And Analysis Of Textbooks Which Incorporate These Methods, Helen Gladys Hudson

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The purpose of this study was to discover what general procedures in spelling instruction are considered necessary in good spelling pedagogy, regardless of what series ot texts, or whether any text, is used. In addition, the purpose was to find the specific methods of instruction believed to be most productive of good results and the texts incorporating these methods.

A Study Of The Values And Problems Relative To The Use Of Parents And Other Resource Persons In The Elementary School Social Studies Program, Evelyn L. Larson

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One of the purposes of this study was to find if the use of resource persons is a valuable and sound method of teaching. Another purpose was to find the values of such teaching to the child, to the teacher and to the parent. Is it a justifiable technique for developing the purposes and reaching the goals of a well planned social studies program? Another purpose was to expose the problems involved in the use of this method and to try to solve at least some of them.

How The Principal Through Observations And Individual Conferences Can Help The Elementary School Teacher Evaluate Her Work, Leland J. Rhodes

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An attempt was made in this study to (1) determine how evaluation pertains to the measurement and appraisal of teaching efficiency, (2) determine the function of evaluation as a co-operative effort between the individual teacher and the supervisor to improve teaching, and (3) to determine how the supervisor can use observations and individual conferences to help the teacher evaluate her work.

A Suggested Four-Point Pupil Progress Reporting System For The Eastmont Elementary Schools, Richard E. Allstot

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The purpose of this study was (1) to develop a suggested pupil progress reporting system for the Eastmont School District and (2) to survey the literature of acceptable progress reporting systems which may be adjustable to the elementary schools of the Eastmont School District.