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An Evaluation Of The Kindergarten Program In Chelan, Lois M. Detering
An Evaluation Of The Kindergarten Program In Chelan, Lois M. Detering
Graduate Student Research Papers
Many significant studies of reading readiness were under way at the direction of private, public, or federal funds, thus focusing attention on kindergarten and pre-kindergarten readiness. Because of this, many parents, teachers, and administrators showed keen interest in the possibilities of educating youngsters at the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten age. It was therefore felt that a study of this kind would be pertinent. Specifically, many persons wanted their five-year-olds to attend kindergarten in Chelan, Washington. This attitude was reflected elsewhere and it was decided to make a study of kindergarten programs and their relationships to the program in Chelan. It was …
Self-Help Activity Exercises For Developing Independence In Reading, Ole Mcdowell
Self-Help Activity Exercises For Developing Independence In Reading, Ole Mcdowell
Graduate Student Research Papers
These activity exercises are based upon the premise that many elementary teachers are plagued with considerable confusion and insecurity in the area of teaching phonics. They persistently state that one of their greatest instructional needs is to understand phonics, and to know how to use phonics.
A Procedure For Teaching Spelling Rules Inductively, Eula Irene Hickam
A Procedure For Teaching Spelling Rules Inductively, Eula Irene Hickam
Graduate Student Research Papers
There is some indication that the inductive or discovery method might be an effective way of helping children learn in many if not all areas of the curriculum. This paper will attempt to show that the method might successfully be applied to the teaching of at least some aspects of spelling.
A Study Of The Values Of Kindergarten Expriences, Marilyn M. Meyer
A Study Of The Values Of Kindergarten Expriences, Marilyn M. Meyer
Graduate Student Research Papers
Is it worthwhile to send children to kindergarten? Interest seems to indicate a growing faith in the kindergarten. This paper will attempt to see if this faith is justified by benefits kindergarten children derive.