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Children's Reading, Mildred Mary Grosskopf

Bachelors’ Theses

Probably the subject in the curriculum which has been most thoroughly studied and investigated by educators during the last few years is reading. There has been "a search for easy methods, philosophic methods, all sorts of methods by which a child may be inducted into its delights and mysteries. --- The subject has not only been covered, it has been immersed." (Cf. "A Guide to Lit. for Children" by W.T. Field. p. 60.)

Relative Importance Of Heredity And Environment, Harriet Sanders

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The most interesting and educational type of discussion today is, I think, that on Environment and Heredity, in which many questions arise such as, "Which has the greatest force in man's life, Hereditary or Environment?" "Does his training or environment influence his attainment?" or, "What is the relative importance of nature and nurture?"

Silent And Oral Reading In The Fourth Grade, Ida M. Golden

Bachelors’ Theses

Th© value of the ability to read, understandingly and. rapidly is being recognized, more and. more by people in all walks of life. The possession of reading ability makes it possible for one to enrich his own life, become more efficient in his chosen work, and be of greater service to the world in which he lives.

The Story Of An Australian Nursery School, Mary Valentine Gutteridge

Australian Educational Studies

The opening of this Nursery School forms a part of an extensive movement that is taking place in many countries of the world. The Nursery School has sprung into existence to meet the needs of the child, who, no longer a baby in arms, is not yet ready for the activities of the kindergarten. This child at eighteen months has outgrown the ordinary nursery; is longing for something that will challenge his growing powers of mind and body, and for the opportunity of playing with those of his own age and strength. The Nursery School is a definite result of …

The Use Of Marionettes As A Project In The Elementary Schools, Elizabeth M. Grady

Bachelors’ Theses

A few years ago we associated the marionette entirely with the Italian showman. Now a veritable renaissance of interest in marionettes seems to be sweeping over every country, out own included. Many artists were quick to see the educational as well as enjoyments possibilities in this fascinating form of drama. The result has been that in almost every city and town some sort of work with marionettes is being done in the public, private and parochial schools from the primary grades to high school.

Kentucky School Journal, Department Of Library Special Collections

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More Kindergartens In Washington, Clara Meisner

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies

A western state, California, has he distinction of leading the states of the Union in percentage of children in public school kindergartens. What California has done in such marked degree has also been done in son'ie degree in many other states. It is to be regretted that the state of Washington is not abreast with California and other progressive states in number of public kindergartens.

Kindergarten Course Portfolio: Irene Wilson, Irene Wilson

Student Works - University Archives

A student final project for a Kindergarten class showcasing various Froeblian gifts. Irene Wilson graduated in 1916.

A student final project for a Kindergarten class showcasing various Froeblian gifts, 1914. Irene Wilson graduated from Winona Normal School in 1916.

Catalogue And Course Of Study Of The Caneyville Public Schools, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Ua45/1/1 State Normal Bulletin, Vol. 6, No. 3, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Course catalog & newsletter:

• Summer School
• The New Normal Site
• Recitation Hall
• Cabell Hall
• The New Vanmeter Auditorium & Administration Building
• The Tired Teacher
• Courses Offered
• The Normal Training School
• English
• History
• Physical Sciences
• Physiology II
• Mathematics
• Drawing
• The Library
• The School of Domestic Science & Domestic Arts
• Nature Study & Elementary Agriculture
• Do You Need a Teacher?
• Physical Education
• Excursion from the Western Normal Summer School to the Kentucky Educational Association
• For High School Teachers
• Geography
• Special Announcement Summer School Western Normal
• Headquarters of Western Kentucky State Normal School at the Kentucky Educational Association
• Kindergarten Department
• Stewart, Cora. The …

Ua45/1/1 State Normal Bulletin, Vol. Iii, No. 2, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Course catalog & newsletter:

• New Site for the State Normal
• What Prominent Men Think About the New Site for the Western Kentucky State Normal
• No Contagious Disease in Bowling Green
• The Summer School
• Texts Used in Normal
• McLean, Mattie. School News
• Educational Reform in Kentucky
• The Spring & Summer Terms

Proceedings Of The Ky County Superintendents And Education, Department Of Library Special Collections

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