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Pupil Interest In The Core Curriculum, Robert E. Mcconnell
Pupil Interest In The Core Curriculum, Robert E. Mcconnell
All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies
What does a young American do? How does he spend his time? What is he compelled to do as a young citizen? How should he spend his time? How do his parents spend their time? The proper answering of these questions on the part of the school forms the core curriculum. Time was (and is yet, for that matter) when adult teachers decided what the child should learn and then attempted to force him into learning it. They paid little attention to the circumstances of the moment and oftentimes little attention to reality. Too little attention was given to the …
Social Studies In State Courses, Harold E. Barto
Social Studies In State Courses, Harold E. Barto
All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies
A survey of social studies in the state courses of study was undertaken in an attempt to determine the comparative emphasis given to certain subject-matter areas within the scope of the social studies. Findings of the survey in the elementary field were reported in the February, 1939, issue of this magazine (page 124). Findings in the secondary-schools division are here presented.
Social Study Survey Of State Courses Of Study, Harold E. Barto
Social Study Survey Of State Courses Of Study, Harold E. Barto
All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies
This study was undertaken in an attempt to determine the comparative emphasis given to certain subject matter areas within the scope of the social studies. In order to obtain the information necessary for a working basis, the state courses of study were surveyed by means of a questionnaire. One of the most recent trends in the field of curriculum development, is definitely towards integration in the social studies. No doubt there are many who are confronted with the problem of comparative emphasis. With this in mind. a summary of the findings is hereby submitted for the benefit of the readers …
The Third Grade Conducts A Post Office, Mabel T. Anderson, Amanda Katherine Hebeler
The Third Grade Conducts A Post Office, Mabel T. Anderson, Amanda Katherine Hebeler
All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies
Because our third-grade children were often asked to go to the down-town post office to mail letters or to buy stamps, this group of pupils decided to have a school post office. Group discussion and planning began immediately. While plans were being made, the following problems arose and had to be solved: 1. What supplies shall we need? 2. When can we buy our supplies? 3. Where shall we get the money to pay for these supplies?
Our State Of Washington, Herbert C. Fish
Our State Of Washington, Herbert C. Fish
History Faculty Scholarship
This brief book details the early history of the state of Washington, and includes suggestions for discussion questions and projects related to many topics in Washington State history.