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A Comparison Of The Seventh And Eighth Grade American History Textbooks Adopted For Use In The Indiana Public Schools From 1854 To 1946, Edythe Dale Atkins Jan 1947

A Comparison Of The Seventh And Eighth Grade American History Textbooks Adopted For Use In The Indiana Public Schools From 1854 To 1946, Edythe Dale Atkins

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The purpose of this study…is to compare the seventh and eighth grade American history textbooks adopted for use in the Indiana public schools during the past century, more specifically, from 1854 to 1946.


A History Of The Illinois High School Athletic Association And Its Relationship To The Public High School, Wilbur N. Allen Jan 1946

A History Of The Illinois High School Athletic Association And Its Relationship To The Public High School, Wilbur N. Allen

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The stimulation of this study lies in the fact that no written history of the Illinois High School Athletic Association is now in existence. The present executive officers of the Illinois High School Athletic Association felt there was a definite need for such a record.


A Comparison Of Institutional Children And Children From Natural Homes In The Same Public School, Helen Frick Jan 1942

A Comparison Of Institutional Children And Children From Natural Homes In The Same Public School, Helen Frick

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This study was made for the purpose of comparing the intelligence, scholastic achievement, retardtion , educational training after the elementary school, type of employment and marital status of two groups of individals who attended the George B. Loomis School of the Public Schools of Indianapolis, Indiana in the ten-year period, 1931 to 1941. The members of one group lived in an institution under the direction of a family welfare organization while the members of group two lived in natural homes. Many from both groups are adults now.


A Brief History Of The Teaching Of Home Economics In The Public Schools Of The United States, Elizabeth Randolph Jan 1942

A Brief History Of The Teaching Of Home Economics In The Public Schools Of The United States, Elizabeth Randolph

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This study is the result of interest aroused by the realization that little is Imown of the origin and development of home economics. Although magazine articles and reports of committees are numerous, educational textbooks give scant mention to this subject. Therefore, it is to be hoped that this study will be helpful to students in the fields of home economics and education.


History Of Education In Rush County, Paul Carmack Jan 1942

History Of Education In Rush County, Paul Carmack

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In this dissertation the author has attempted to assemble all the bits of information extant in the county. Much of it comes from primary sources and secondary accounts. To this has been added a smaller amount of information gathered by personal interview with reliable individuals; principally teachers, who have been in the teaching service for many years and who were connected with the events described. While no history can be called complete, the information here assembled can be the basis for those who wish to continue a history of the county schools, in years to come. The interest in Rush …


Educational Shortages In The Bookkeeping Courses Of Study In The Indianapolis Public High Schools In 1942, William Stover Barnhart Jan 1942

Educational Shortages In The Bookkeeping Courses Of Study In The Indianapolis Public High Schools In 1942, William Stover Barnhart

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The major purpose of this investigation is to make a limited but definite contribution to the task of revising the course of study in bookkeeping for the Indianapolis high schools.


A Century Of Lutheran Elementary Schools In Indiana, William J. Kirchhoff Jan 1942

A Century Of Lutheran Elementary Schools In Indiana, William J. Kirchhoff

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In order that this major Protestant elementary educational system in Indiana may become better knovm and understood, the memory of' the early Lutheran educators may be preserved, the remnants of their noble achievements may be chronicled, and the records of' the early history of' education in Indiana may be supplemented and corrected, this study has been projected.


The Educational Facilities For Crippled Children In Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan And Ohio, Newell E. Hulvershorn Jan 1942

The Educational Facilities For Crippled Children In Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan And Ohio, Newell E. Hulvershorn

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No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of Spelling And Language Errors In The Achievement Tests Of The Marion County Achievement Contest, Edyth Cunter Burdin Jan 1942

An Analysis Of Spelling And Language Errors In The Achievement Tests Of The Marion County Achievement Contest, Edyth Cunter Burdin

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A History Of Moores Hill College, Omer E. Warneke Jan 1942

A History Of Moores Hill College, Omer E. Warneke

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Careers Of High School Basketball Players, Jewel D. Michael Jan 1941

Careers Of High School Basketball Players, Jewel D. Michael

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Popular opinion is divided into two general groups as to the value of basketball activities, one group holding that training in basketball will transfer to actual life situations, while the other contends that it is a waste of time to spend hours in practicing and in trips which necessitate absence from academic work. In general, this study seeks to give some evidence on this question, through an examination of the subsequent careers or the boys who were basketball players in Frankfort High School during the years from 1919-1940.


The Transfer Of Training From Latin To French And Spanish, Pauline Ray Morton-Finney Jan 1941

The Transfer Of Training From Latin To French And Spanish, Pauline Ray Morton-Finney

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The purpose of this study is to investigae the relationship between Latin and French, between Latin and Spanish, and to evaluate the assumption of many language teachers that high school pupuls who have had one year of Latin tended, on the whole, because of that fact, to do better academic work in Franch and Spanish as measured in terms of marks received, than did pupils who had not studied Latin.


Conservation In Text Books Of Biology, Paul Van Swearingen Jan 1941

Conservation In Text Books Of Biology, Paul Van Swearingen

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Trends In The Teaching Of United States History In The Elementary Schools Grades I To Vi, Alma Hoss Jan 1941

Trends In The Teaching Of United States History In The Elementary Schools Grades I To Vi, Alma Hoss

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It had in the past been thought that United states history was an essential part of the elementary course of study…


Experimental Studies In Junior High School Monotonism, Lina Baldauf Knight Jan 1941

Experimental Studies In Junior High School Monotonism, Lina Baldauf Knight

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The individual who lacks the use of his voice as a musical instrument lacks the natural, fundamental medium of musical expression. Not only does he lack the means for the closest and most direct relationship with music, but also there is a serious danger that, as a result, his whole range of musical appreciation will be impaired and finally obliterated. This is likely to occur because he does not have at his command and under his control this power which he so definitely needs. Children who are thus handicapped are often designated by the use of the word monotone.


Lutheran Elementary Schools In The Central District Of The Missouri Synod, Edwin L. Kirchhoff Jan 1941

Lutheran Elementary Schools In The Central District Of The Missouri Synod, Edwin L. Kirchhoff

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This discourse presents significant data relating to major developments in the elementary school system of the Central District of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. Some inferences are made which are based on information pertaining to the school system of the entire synod. These data, however, are used and interpreted as it affects the schools in this district.


The Development Of A Reading Readiness Program In The Kokomo Public Schools, Susan M. Baldwin Jan 1941

The Development Of A Reading Readiness Program In The Kokomo Public Schools, Susan M. Baldwin

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This study presents a plan of approach to the problems that arise in the development of a reading readiness program. It outlines some of the factors that influence reading readiness: it includes a program of procedure for dealing with children who are deficient in some of the factors of reading readiness; it enumerates some of the classroom, and some of the administrative problems that arise in planning a program of this type; and it attempts to eradicate the age old fallacy that a six year old child is ready for the reading process merely because he has passed his sixth …


A Survey Of Elementary Schools' Achievement In The School City Of "E", Andrew Jackson Manges Jan 1941

A Survey Of Elementary Schools' Achievement In The School City Of "E", Andrew Jackson Manges

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A Follow-Up Study Of Butler University Students Who Prepared To Teach In The Secondary Schools, Benjamin Moulton Jan 1941

A Follow-Up Study Of Butler University Students Who Prepared To Teach In The Secondary Schools, Benjamin Moulton

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This thesis records the findings of a follow-up study of a selected group of Butler University Alumni who prepared to teach in the secondary schools.


Double Promotion And Its Effects On The Child In The Indianapolis Public Schools, Wilma V. Sonnefield Jan 1941

Double Promotion And Its Effects On The Child In The Indianapolis Public Schools, Wilma V. Sonnefield

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No abstract provided.


Home Economics Workbook For Seventh And Eighth Grades, Ruth Bernd Emhardt Jan 1941

Home Economics Workbook For Seventh And Eighth Grades, Ruth Bernd Emhardt

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An Evaluation Of Music Education Courses, George M. Small Jun 1940

An Evaluation Of Music Education Courses, George M. Small

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One of the ever-pressing needs in the field of education, and in all phases of life, is constant revaluation of preparation for the task of building a better citizenship. Each individual should develop his talents and abilities to the highest degree in order to be able to contribute to this task of uplifting society.


Military Training In The Secondary Schools, Louis H. Chaney Jan 1940

Military Training In The Secondary Schools, Louis H. Chaney

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The entire subject--military training in the secondary schools--is at present highly controversial. Its educational value has been a matter of debate since the earliest appearance of such training in the college curriculum over a century ago. Since the World War, the debate has become more heated and pointed. Certain aspects of the training, especially military education as a part of a school's requirements for graduation, are receiving criticism from organized opposition.


Comparison Of The Teaching Profession In England And The United States, Mildred Eisaman Jan 1940

Comparison Of The Teaching Profession In England And The United States, Mildred Eisaman

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A comparison of teaching as a profession in the United States with teaching as a profession in England will constitute the subject matter of this dissertation. The seven points given as criteria for measuring a profession in Teaching as a Profession; Its Ethical Standards, by M. J. Walsh, Henry Holt and Company, N.Y., 1926, were used as the basis of comparison.


Making Clubs More Effective In The Junior High Schools In Indianapolis, Irma M. Biedenmeister Jan 1940

Making Clubs More Effective In The Junior High Schools In Indianapolis, Irma M. Biedenmeister

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Since 1932, the course of study and time allotment for the junior high schools in Indianapolis, has set aside one period a week as a definite time on the program for organzied clubs. As this time is allotted and required, several questions naturally arise. Is the junior high school pupil too immature for club life? How can these club periods be used ot the best advantage for the pupil? Are they effective? If not, how can they be made so? Are there any suggestions that would aid in fulfilling the purpose of the assignment of school time for clubs?


A Safety Survey, Shyrl G. Craig Jan 1940

A Safety Survey, Shyrl G. Craig

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One of the foremost subjects for country-wide and consideration is our terrifying death and accident rate. Engineers, and govenment officials from city, state, and national government are directing unusual energies towards a partial solution of the problem. Without safety, the most important things in life are impossible to achieve and safe living is the keystone of our personal and national well-being. Accidents destroy economic security. Millions suffer privation and want when the bread-winners of the family are injured or when family sayings are used up in caring for injured children. Our national economic loss from accidents amounts to billions of …


The Junior High School Music Teachers And Some Problems They May Encounter, Adelaide T. Riley Jan 1940

The Junior High School Music Teachers And Some Problems They May Encounter, Adelaide T. Riley

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It is the purpose of this thesis to investigate materials which have a place in revealing the indispensable value of the junior high school teacher. Special attention has been given to personal characteristics, general and musical training, teaching procedure with types of pupils with whom she makes daily contact and outstanding problems with which she may be confronted.


The History And Development Of Education In The Catholic Colleges And University In The State Of Indiana, May E. Moran Jan 1940

The History And Development Of Education In The Catholic Colleges And University In The State Of Indiana, May E. Moran

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This dissertation of "The Development of Education in the Catholic Secondary and Higher Schools in the State of Indiana" was made in order to set forth as a unit some of the achievements of higher education made by the pioneer Sisters and Fathers of the Catholic Church. Very little has been written about these religious educators and their works, as their institutions and deeds have progressed without much publicity.


Lighting In The Schools Of Shelby County, Indiana, Wray Orem Jan 1940

Lighting In The Schools Of Shelby County, Indiana, Wray Orem

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Many cases of poor sight have been observed by the author during his teaching experience. Since the classrooms in which these children studied were poorly lighted, it was though a survey of conditions in several schools would prove valuable in influencing the improvement of lighting conditions in these classrooms and in others.


A Follow-Up Study Of The Graduates Of An Orphans' Home, D. Samuel Cade Jan 1940

A Follow-Up Study Of The Graduates Of An Orphans' Home, D. Samuel Cade

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This study was made of the graduates of a semi-public school located on the grounds at the Indiana Masonic Home at Franklin, Indiana. Almost all of the graduates are obliged to work for their living immediately after graduation and the present curriculum was arranged to meet this need. This study was made to determine if the program has been functioning and, if not, to find out what changes should be made to make it fulfill the needed requirements.