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Some Demonstrations For High School Science, Richard F. Welch

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Objectives of the Teaching of Science

The place of science education in the program of the secondary school has long been justified. Hence, recent committees have not dealt with the need for science courses, but, rather, have devoted their efforts toward establishing feasible objectives for the teaching of science, and toward developing curricula and courses of study that would meet these objectives. Among these various committees are two that have exerted great influence in developing feasible objectives for science teaching, and in suggesting curricula and courses of study.

A Suggested Program For Co-Educational Activities In Physical Education At Marshall High School, Melvin William Aussieker

Masters Theses

Note: This thesis is from a student from the University of Michigan. They collaborated with Dr. George G. Mallinson.

A Study Of A High School Marriage And Family Course, Wendell P. Hill

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Objectives of Education

It is recognized that the public school is designed to do more than develop academic competence.¹ The school must also develop emotional and social maturity in its charges. If the public school fails to take cognizance of the importance of these latter two objectives, it will fail also in meeting some of the more important objectives of education. A recent report of the Educational Policies Commission of the National Education Association supports this viewpoint clearly.

A Study Of Clear Lake Camp’S Contributions To The Elementary Curriculum, Herman C. Kranzer

Masters Theses

Note: This thesis is from a student at the University of Michigan. The content of the thesis is about a Kalamazoo location and input from Dr. George G. Mallinson.

Development Of A Teacher’S Guide For A One-Semester Speech Course Suitable For All College Students, Deldee Myriok Herman

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction to the Thesis

This thesis is concerned with developing a teacher's guide for a one-semester basic course in speech suitable for all college students. This first chapter deals with the statement of the problem, the method of procedure, the scope of speech, the need for speech facility in life, and an overview of the thesis.

The Sociometric Technique With A Seventh-Grade Class In Social Studies And English, Cleo Chapekis

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction

Man is a social or group animal. With few exceptions all the activities in which he indulges depend on the cooperation, presence, and in many cases the assistance of other men. Thus it can be seen that man is likely to seek the association of others so that his activities may be carried on more effectively.

The social function of man is illustrated in the comment of Cole and Bruce, that follows:¹

"From the moment the child is born, and never ceasing thereafter throughout his life, his social environment teaches him …

A Survey Of The Forms Used In The Organization And Administration Of Off-Campus Student Teaching In Business Education In The Public High Schools Of The United States, Fredrick Donald Luallen

Masters Theses

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The Value Of Mental Arithmetic In Grades Seven And Eight, Edward Oren Kay

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction

This study, entitled, "An Experimental Study of the Value of Mental Arithmetic in Grades Seven and Eight," is the report of an experimental investigation in teaching arithmetic. It was conducted for the purpose of determining whether or not the use of daily drill in the four fundamental processes or arithmetic, as well as in thought problems that involve one or more of these fundamental processes, has a tendency to develop general arithmetical abilities in children.

As far as the writer can determine, little research has been done in this area. The dearth …

An Investigation Of Attitudes Toward, And Proficiencies In, Junior-High-School Arithmetic, Robert Lee Andrews

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Definition of the Problem

The problem of this study is (1) to determine the extent of the relationship between likes and proficiencies in certain areas of arithmetic in the seventh and eighth grades in the Milwood Junior High School, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and (2) to determine the extent of the relationship between dislikes and deficiencies.

State And Local History In Michigan Schools, Robert R. Swartz

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

State and Local History Defined

State and local history may be considered relatively as geographical terms. In Europe, German history is state history. In the United Sates, Michigan history is local history. In Michigan, St. Joseph County history is local history. In St. Joseph County, the history of a village, township, or school district is local history. For the purposes of this study state history will refer to the history of Michigan. Also, in this study, local history will refer to the history of a county, township, village, or school district in this …

A Comparison Of The Relative Effectiveness Of Teaching Seventh Grade Arithmetic With A Textbook And Without A Textbook, Alfred John Reynolds

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Place of Arithmetic in Modern Education

The subject of arithmetic is as old as human history itself and yet it holds a very important place in modern education. In order to have a clear understanding of its present position it is desirable that a brief history of arithmetic be given. Since the history of arithmetic is long and since much has been written concerning it, an attempt will be made here to cover only the main thread in its development.

The Babylonians, according to records, made the first use of arithmetic. Karpinski …

An Experimental Study Of The Relative Effectiveness Of Drill And Incidental Teaching In The Learning Of The Multiplication Tables, Rena May Gates

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Importance of Arithmetic

Man, since ancient times, has found a need for the use of numbers. This need started with simple numeration of quantities in daily life, and developed gradually to the complex use of arithmetic in trade and exchange. In the simplest form of family life, the number sense was exhibited in counting members of the family, years in one's life, or articles in one's possession. But as a family contacted other groups, and simple exchange took place, a gradual increase in need for numbers resulted in greater use of systems …

A Recommended Program Of Related Instruction For Electrical Apprentices, Andrew C. Luff

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

The Role of Apprenticeship

The institution of apprenticeship has been an important educational process since the beginning of history. Centuries ago trade skills were passed on from father to son, and from master to novice through an association whereby the craftsman taught the novice the skills of his trade. Down through history apprenticeship has flourished either in one form or another, and today it is an important part of the industrial system. Apprenticeship has developed in accord with industrial progress.

In order to avoid confusion, it may be well at the outset to designate the meaning of …

The Effect Of The Use Of A Textbook As Compared With Supplemental Material In Teaching Biology, Wayne A. Stafford

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Biology in the Secondary School Curriculum

There is ample evidence, both direct and tacit, that biology has justified its place in the curriculum of the secondary school.

Among the direct evidence is that stated by Heiss, Obourn, and Hoffman¹ as follows:

"On the Senior High School level, general biology is well established as a tenth grade course and is usually offered as an elective for each of three years. There is a considerable body of evidence available that seems to indicate that both general science and biology are going a long way …

An Analysis And Evaluation Of Industrial Arts Projects Used In Midwestern Ohio, Henry W. Krause

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

Philosophy and Aims of Secondary Education

Recent social and economic conflicts have caused educators to examine their philosophies in the light of the needs of present-day society. The cultural view of education has given way to a growing emphasis upon the importance of functional education. Bode¹ tries to account for this when he says that the "rugged individualism" based upon a policy a "laissex faire" has changed to a conception that industry must contribute to the continuous development of functional education.

The classical curriculum of yesterday does not serve the youth of today with respect to …

Is Industrial Arts Benefitting A Representative Population Of Kalamazoo Central High School Boys?, D. John Lucas

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction--Explanation of the Problem

Statement of the Problem.--It has long been the desire of the author to discover for himself and for others whether or not the beneficial experiences of industrial arts, as taught in the Kalamazoo Central High School, are being enjoyed by a typical cross section of the total number of boys enrolled in the school. Is industrial arts benefiting boys who are representative of the total population, or is it proving of benefit to a number who are characteristically different from those not electing it? This problem is one of concern not only to the …

A Follow-Up Study Of Kalamazoo Citizens Who Have Attended The Special Education Department For The Mentally Retarded Of The Kalamazoo Public Schools, Patricia H. Slesdet

Masters Theses

The philosophy of modern education emphasizes the necessity of meeting the individual needs of all boys and girls Education of all the children of all the people is a phrase with which all teachers of the modern school. are familiar as being the educational birthright of every child. Thus, it becomes the responsibility of the school to make pupil-activities an experience in living which is within the child's power or realization and appreciation and which will at the same time help to prepare him for a contributing adult citizenship.  As a result, we find a great deal of attention being …

Twelfth Grade Public School Business Students Deficient In Fundamentals, Jeannette Lawhun

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

Fundamentals or basic tool subjects of education is an extremely timely topic at present, vital to continuing education, as is every other subject which animates, vitalizes, facilitates, and expedites learning, training, living, and self-realization of youth. This is particularly evident when considering the difficulties in the process and experience of education encountered by secondary pupils today. On every hand we are faced with appealing facts and figures--realities. Typical of these facts are some data in regard to drop outs from six successive classes from a school of Z County, Michigan, which groups had a combined total of …

An Investigation Of The Amount And Kinds Of Material Pertaining To Safety Education To Be Found In Social Studies Textbooks, Dorothy D. Osborn

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

The Problem

In spite of the fact that safety education is acquiring a definitive place in elementary school curricula, there are still many secondary school educators who are indifferent to the need of including work in safety in the already crowded school program. However, our modern mode of living with its increased tempo and its concentration of population has intensified daily hazards to such an extent that the school must consider education for safety as part of its program. Time, effort, and money spent on education of children whose lives are to be taken in adolescence by …

Development Of A Proposed Course Of Study In American History For The Senior High School, Floyd Gagnon

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

I. Importance and Statement of the Problem

During the past fifty years secondary schools have made rapid advances both in enrollments and in the curriculum. In 1890 these schools were still the schools of the few, even though their enrollments had begun to grow rapidly. The high schools have continued their rapid growth until today today they present an extremely wide range of individual differences in such areas as interests, abilities and needs. Of the millions of students attending these schools today, probably six out of every seven will never attend college. It is thus apparent that …

Development Of A Program Of Art For Grades Four Through Six, Julia Eloise Oliver

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

Art in the elementary school encompasses all the fields of creative expression. There should be equal emphasis on dancing, music, poetry, drama, writing, painting, construction, and the crafts. Although these forms are usually worked with separately, the underlying purpose should always be the development of the children's creative power and not the perfection of any separate skill.¹

The Development Of A Course Of Study In Consumer Science For The Senior High School Of Sturgis, Michigan, Harold R. Bowdish

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

Statement of the Problem. To introduce a phase of education designed to help every individual to live healthfully and comfortably, to buy goods and services wisely, and to obtain the greatest use of those goods and services is a tremendous undertaking. Science teachers are in an excellent position to contribute better understanding of the place of the consumer in our social system. It seems logical that a textbook in this field cannot be written which will serve every community with the same degree of effectiveness because the texts are written by authors who are interested in establishing …

The Analysis, Evaluation, And Selection Of American History Textbooks For Senior High School Classroom Use, Fred A. Weiss

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Purpose and Procedure of this Study

Introduction

American history has long held a well-established place in the curriculum of the senior high schools of the United States. In many schools every pupil is required to take American history in order to be eligible to graduate from high school. If American history is not included as a specific subject offered in the curriculum of a senior high school, then one may expect to find it incorporated into some other part of the curriculum, perhaps into a general social studies course.