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The Significance Of The Work Of Colonel Francis Wayland Parker In The Progressive Educational Movement With Special Reference To His Influence On John Dewey, Lea Bevan Moore

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Our American forefathers, with the exception of Thomas Jefferson, had no ideal of a system of universal education. His plans were throttled by slavery, but the doctrine of universal education lived. Then at a time when the whole system of common schools was in danger of failure Horace Mann gave his life to the promotion of the interests of the Common school.

In 1837, the very year Horace Mann gave up his prospect of a famous political career to become Secretary of the State Board of Education in Massachusetts, Francis Wayland Parker was born in New Hampshire, and was destined …

The Teaching Of Mathematics In The Junior High Schools Of Kentucky., Frank Hall Stallings 1909-1995

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Study Of The Treatment Of The American Revolution Of 1776 In Some Secondary School History Textbooks Used Currently In England And In The United States Of America., Louise Shelley Powell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Budgeting Study Time On The Achievement Ratio Of High School Pupils, Rex Braska Trafton

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this investigation to present an answer to the following question: What effect does budgeting of study time have on the achievement ratio of high school pupils?

A Comparison Of Individual And Group Methods Of Teaching Work-Type Reading In The Fourth Grades Of The Albuquerque Public Schools, Elizabeth C. Westerfield

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

In this study a somewhat different line of research is attempted. The endeavor here is to evaluate two approaches to the teaching of work-type reading. One of these is the traditional or group plan, the other an individualized scheme a great deal like that recently mentioned by Washburn.

An answer here is sought as to whether work type reading is taught more effectively to fourth grade children through group instruction or by a highly individualized technique. The measure of effectiveness was that as indicated by scores on standardized tests interpreted as reading ages, and other evidence that this will be …

Comparison Of Functional And Non-Functional Methods Of Teaching Shorthand In Northeast Experimental Junior College Of Kansas City, Missouri, Carl C. Carder

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to test the comparative success of the Functional Method of teaching shorthand in developing transcription ability, accuracy of writing shorthand vocabulary, shorthand penmanship, and shorthand reading ability. The problem is limited to the results of the experiment as conducted in the Northeast Experimental Junior College of Kansas City, Missouri.

Physical And Mental Development Through Kindergarten Activities, Cecelia M. Fitzgerald

Bachelors’ Theses

'Every principle of progressive education is observed in the organization of the work of the kindergarten. The imagination of the child is stimulated, his powers of observation are culti­vated, and his vision is widened. Right atti­tudes toward social problems are established and interests are aroused in scores of real and worth while activities. Work and play are skillfully used to develop the child physically, mentally, and emotionally. The m1d-morning lunch period is used to establish many useful social habits and attitudes. Music and art are employed to arouse the child's interests in fine arts and start him on the road …

Motion-Pictures In Education, Anna M. Filut

Bachelors’ Theses

It is hoped that the material presented in this thesis, will add a little more information to visual education, and help to make educators realize that the motion picture has become a powerful force in national life and is exerting a lasting influence in shaping attitudes and ideals.

What is included in this treatise is regarded as essential to the systematic introduction of the motion picture in teaching, since the motion picture is considered one of the greatest educational inventions of modern times.

The Development Of Projects In The Elementary Grades, Florence Kuehn

Bachelors’ Theses

The advocates of the project method claim that the project method brings the school close to "real life" by the use of concrete situations in the environment of the child. To organize a curriculum wholly upon the basis of activities of life, rather than in terms of subjects is ideally desirable. The old saying that one learns to do by doing is as true at the present time as at any time. When the children are engaged in activities that they enjoy, they enter it zealously, and besides acquire veritable,incidental knowledge, attitudes, and new interests which will keep them busy …

Adapting An Industrial Arts Course To The Needs And Interests Of The Home, Virgil Pugh

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The problem confronting all teachers in industrial arts today is to make the curriculum fit the needs of the pupil in the school, home, and community. The problem in this thesis has been to make a course of study in home mechanics to meet the needs and interests of the homes in the community of Pratt, Kansas. To work out this problem a check list of one hundred ninety items consisting of things done about a home was prepared and taken to one hundred eight homes in the Pratt community. The fathers in these homes checked this list to indicate …

The Extent And Nature Of Cooperative Part-Time Vocational Training In Public High Schools Of The United States: Part I, L. Clifford Herness

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of The Scholastic Difficulties Of Immigrant And Native American Children In The Schools Of Mott, Hettinger County, North Dakota, Donald G. Stubbins

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of The Content Of Text Books In Geography In Relation To The Major Objectives To Be Obtained, Milo G. Stock

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

The problem of this thesis is to determine how nearly certain selected textbooks of recent date in geography are adapted to attain objectives of geography found listed in published authoritative sources in the field of geography. The thesis is limited in its scope in that it uses only the second book of the series, in the texts thus in a measure getting the same level of material in each case.

A Study Of The Relative Effectiveness Of The Use Of The Workbook In Learning Certain Selected Subjects In The Junior-Senior High School, Hugh E. Farquharson

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

The problem of this thesis was to determine the relative effectiveness of the use of the workbook as a teaching device in teaching certain high school subjects in the Junior-Senior High School of Garden City, Kansas. The investigation was carried on through the full cooperation of the city superintendent of schools and also with certain selected teachers in certain selected subjects, in grades seven to twelve inclusive.

A Survey Of Housing Conditions And Proposed Housing For The Utah State Agricultural College, Lenore Lewis

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

One of the most obvious as well as the most complex problems with which the Utah State Agricultural College has to deal is that of finding and keeping suitable living quarters for the students under its care. When the institution was small the matter was fairly easy to adjust. But with the extraordinarily rapid increase in the number of young people attending the college it has become a most perplexing problem.

Education In The Nursery School, Mary A. Norton

Bachelors’ Theses

One of the outstanding educational developments in recent years is the growing interest in young children and the provision of special facilities for their education.

The Speech Problems In The Milwaukee Catholic Grade Schools, Leslie Peter Lucas Jr.

Bachelors’ Theses

All through the ages speech defects have been considered impediments as serious as blindness or deafness. History and scripture have recorded many incidents of speech defectives back to the time when Moses spoke to the Lord.

Basketball: A Scientific Study Of The Marquette University Squad For The Season Of 1935-36, William M. Rubado

Bachelors’ Theses

A scientific study of basketball has been carried on at Marquette University for the past five years under the guidance of Coach William S. Chandler. Charts and graphs have played an important part in assisting Coach Chandler in developing his teams.

Studies of this nature have been carried on for the past five years starting from the 1932-33 season, when Clem Eible compiled the first collected work on the team, followed by Adolph Gorychka who based his work on the 1933-34 season. Last year Ray Mortstadt followed up this scientific study and the present season of 1935-36 is the fourth …

Remedial Work In Third Grade Reading, Mary St. Philip

Bachelors’ Theses

Pew subjects are of greater importance in the primary grades than reading. Without it, all other branches are practically failures because reading is absolutely and unquestionably necessary for successful work in all studies. Therefore, it should be the principle aim of every primary teacher to develop fluent, intelligent readers in the lower grades.

Preparing The Child For The Wise Use Of Leisure Time, Alice Mary Head

Bachelors’ Theses

The need of educating our young people so that they may be able to use wisely their ever increasing leisure has impressed itself with great force upon parents and educators of today.

An Analytical Study Of Utah Verse To Determine What Utah Poetry Might Be Recommended For Study In Elementary And Secondary Utah Schools, Lawrence James Sorenson

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This study has a primary and a secondary purpose. The primary purpose is to call attention to the question of whether or not Utah verse should be introduced for study into the elementary and secondary schools of Utah. The author does not want to imply that he will give a satisfactory answer to this question. He hopes, however, that this effort will emphasize the question and stimulate thought concerning the same. It seems reasonable to suppose that most of the Utah school officials who are concerned in any way with literary material for school curricula will agree that, if there …

Cumulative Records For Elementary And Secondary Schools Of Utah, Eugene Labon Morrill

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This problem is to construct a set of cumulative record cards for use in the elementary and secondary schools of Utah.

In order to realize the above purpose it will be necessary to (1) make forms for the systematic recording of the data and (2) provide for standardizing methods of collecting these data.

A Record And Evaluation Of Changes In The College Of The University Of Louisville, September 1930 To June 1935., Lily Elsie Detchen 1910-2002

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Literature In The Primary Grades, Vera M. Vogel

Bachelors’ Theses

Literature has had a long struggle to win and hold a place in elementary education upon the basis of its own intrinsic worth. its unique and independent value is not yet fully recognized in the curriculum, especially in the primary grades. The rapid development of children’s literature in recent years and the more liberalized curriculum of today constitute two factors in the increased need on the part of teachers for guidance and practical help in the field of juvenile literature. The purpose of this study is not only to present the fundamental factual material on the subject, but also to …

Play And Its Relation To Behavior Problems, Laverne H. Wagner

Bachelors’ Theses

Whatever else it may be, play is the expenditure of surplus energy, physical, psychic and sociologic. Some have contended that it is instinctive, since all animals play. But there may be no instincts, or if there are and play be not one of them, then it is easily formed by habit. To play is animal and human, since all normal beings are impelled to exert themselves; and when this is done naturally, spontaneously and under circumstances that give pleasure and emotional satisfaction, we call it play. Otherwise, if exertion is force, monotonous, irksome, disagreeable, nonstimulating and void of pleasure, it …

A Study Of The Opportunities For Adult Education In The City Of Columbus Indiana As An Index To Future Plans To Meet The Needs Of The Local Community, Daisy M. Linson

Graduate Thesis Collection

This study, therefore, is made for a two-fold purpose. In the first place we hope to indicate some trends that are prevalent in the local community. In the second place, we trust that there may be some suggestions made as to how the community may supply the needs of the adult for further education. It is not expected that the result of this study will be final in its conclusions nor in its bearing on or application to other similar situations in Indiana or elsewhere.

The Value Of The I. Q. And Teachers' Marks In Certain High School Subjects For Predicting Teachers' Marks In Stenography., Margaret Ellen Heil

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Vocational Art Education In Indianapolis, Helen Mowrey

Graduate Thesis Collection

This study grew out of the desire to make a survey of Art Education in Indianapolis. As the investigation progressed the need of making a survey of the business firms of the city made itself manifest in that there was a desire to know what vocational uses could be made of an art education. It was necessary therefore to make a survey of the art content in the various vocations.

The Relation Between Scholarship And Personality, Kathryn E. Stafford

Graduate Thesis Collection

Burnham has said "What personality is, everybody knows; but nobody can tell." Science, philosophy, psychology and education, however, are finding a common meeting ground in this subject and are consequently minimizing some of the mystery which once surrounded it.

Refining The Reading Habits Of Junior High School Pupils, Katherine S. Youngman

Graduate Thesis Collection

The most pleasant part of this study is the opportunity which it afforded to work out a practical school-room problem unhampered by interference or indifference.