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An Experimental Laboratory Approach To The Teaching Of Botany In The Secondary Schools, Robert F. Miller

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It was the purpose of this study: (1) to evaluate new techniques that utilize an experimental laboratory approach in the teaching of botany, and (2) to develop a laboratory manual based on the results of the experimentation emphasizing basic plant physiological concepts that can be easily used by high school sophomores.

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.

The Status Of Foreign Languages In West Virginia High Schools, Florence Smith

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the status of foreign languages in West Virginia secondary schools for the past eighteen years, as to (1) pupil enrollment by classes, sex, subjects, and years offered and (2) teacher preparation, experience, tenure, salary, and teaching load.

Enrollment Trends In Foreign Languages In The Public And The Private Secondary Schools Of The United States, Dorothea Meyer

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The trends in enrollment in foreign language in public and private secondary schools of the United States have been determined by answers to the following questions:

1. What changes have occurred in enrollment in foreign language in the various states?

2. Are these changes constant from one geographical division to the other?