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A Proposed School System For Metcalfe County, Kentucky, Thomas Butler

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to propose for Metcalfe County a school system that will come nearer meeting the standards of a good educational system than the one now in use. It is by no means expected that this proposed system will be perfect and the writer fully realizes that oftentimes a scheme on paper will not work out so well when actually put into practice. However, being acquainted with the amount of money available, the geographic and economic conditions, and the roads of the county it is the best that can be done under existing circumstances.

A Comparison Of The Doctoral Requirements Of Forty-Four Institutions Conferring Both The Degrees Of Doctor Of Philosophy In Education And Doctor Of Education, Margaret C. Carter

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to present a brief description of the development of American graduate schools and the evolution of the research and professional doctoral programs; (2) to tabulate the requirements for the Ph.D. in education and the Ed.D. at those institutions found to offer both programs; (3) to indicate the similarities and differences in the two programs; and (4) to note any practices peculiar to a specific institution.

Snow Skates For Billy: A Regional Book For Primary Grades, Bertha Grotta Willett

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It was the purpose of this study to create a book with a local setting that might bridge the gap between text book reading and actual reading of library books. (Many young children enjoy library books chiefly as picture books and rely on adults to read the story to them.)

Extraclass Activities In Lutheran Elementary Schools Of Eighteen Western And Mid-Western States., Paul M. Schwarting

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to present the status and types of extraclass activities in Lutheran elementary schools of the West and Mid-West; (2) to state the positive contributions made by a balanced extraclass program toward a well-rounded education for children; (3) to suggest possible ways in which small schools can include activity programs to enrich the curricula; and (4) to give a summary of the findings with recommendations for improvement of extraclass activities in Lutheran elementary schools. It was not the purpose of this study to trace the development of extraclass activities in the Lutheran schools …

A Study Of Parents' Attitudes Toward Public Education In A Selected Community, George Richard Fischbeck

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to present a summary and analysis of the chief categories of adverse criticism of the public schools which appeared during the last ten years in various publications in the United States; (2) and to discover whether parent opinions of pupils in a selected junior high school tend to confirm or deny the chief categories of adverse criticism concerning specific trends, practices and methods of education.

A Study Of Certain Factors Involved In The Mathematical Competence Of High School Pupils, Madeleine Hixon Randle

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Statement of the problem. The purpose of this study is three-fold:

(1) to discover the degree to which high school pupils, the majority of whom are in their terminal year of high school mathematics, are functionally competent in the subject as determined by their achievement on the Davis Test of Functional Competence in Mathematics.

(2) to ascertain to what degree pupils manifesting mathematical competency are dependent on such factors as intelligence, mathematical aptitude, and ability in arithmetic as measured by results obtained on certain tests purporting to measure those factors.

(3) to discover the relationship between the degree of competency …

A Study Of The Practices Of New Mexico Secondary Schools In Granting Credit For Selected Educational Experiences, Ernest H. Jackson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It will be the purpose of this study (1) to examine the historical and philosophical bases for granting credit to a student for the work he does in non-academic subjects in high school; (2) to determine the practices of the secondary schools of New Mexico in granting credit for non-academic experiences; and (3) make recommendations leading toward the acceptance of systematic practices throughout the state.

A Survey Of Teacher And Student Suggestions For The Betterment Of Secondary Education In New Mexico, Robert Lloyd Barrett

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It will be the purpose of this study to (1) survey teacher and student suggestions for the betterment of secondary education in New Mexico; (2) investigate effects of certain variables on teachers' suggestions, such as size of school, subject taught, experience, and preparation; and (3) compare teacher suggestions with student suggestions.

An Analysis Of The Special Reports On Criterion I Of Forty-One Member Secondary Schools Of The North Central Association In The State Of New Mexico, Genevieve Turner Damgaard

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Among the topics discussed in the early days were: (1) the distinction between a high school and a college; (2) the merits and demerits of short one-semester courses in high schools; (3) the problem of foreign language in high school; (4) uniform requirements in English; (5) providing for individual differences among pupils; and many others. These discussions resulted in many resolutions which appeared in the early issue of the Proceedings.

An Appraisal Of Physical Building Factors In The Light Of Curriculum Demands In Selected Schools Of Bernalillo County, Denver P. Langholf

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to construct a workable checklist for the purpose of (2) rating selected elementary schools constructed in Bernalillo County during the years 1945-1954, to show the extent to which the planning of sites, buildings, and equipment meet the needs of actual instructional activities as presented or implied in the curriculum.

A Study Of Selected Problems In The Administration And Supervision Of Local Programs For The Mentally Deficient In The State Of Washington, Gordon Richard Hauck

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was (1) to discover, in selected areas, existing practices in administering and supervising programs for mentally deficient children in Washington State; (2) to discover what common methods were being employed in meeting difficulties in the selected area; and (3) to develop the finding in such a manner that it would be of concrete help to districts contemplating or actually operating such programs.

A Study Of Students' Marks In Science Classes Compared To The Trades And Professions Followed By The Parents, Eldred Ray Harrington

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Many people suppose that there is a definite connection between intelligence and high standing in the social and economic world. The problem of this thesis is to consider the validity of such an idea. Are the children of professional men superior in intelligence and learning ability to the children of laborers and tradesmen? Is the Nation wasting time and funds trying to provide equal opportunity for all children, regardless of their social and economic standing?

An Experimental Evaluation Of A High School Psychology Course, Carl L. Vcella

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

For some time a controversy has existed concerning the merits of the teaching of psychology in high schools. Since little, if any, research has been done in this area, it was decided that an effort should be made to answer the question of the effectiveness of a high school psychology course. The outcomes of such a course may be evaluated in terms of (1) achievement and (2) adjustment. Accordingly, an experimental study into the nature of the effect in achievement and the effect in adjustment produced by a high school psychology course has been undertaken in this study.

Practical Problems Attendant Upon The Creation Of A New Independent School District, Manuel Philip Olguin

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

This study deals with (1) the justification for independent systems; (2) the public relations needed to effect the creation of such; and (3) the practical and legal considerations that must be observed to accomplish creation of an independent system.

Implementing The United Nations Educational, Scientific And Cultural Organization Program For World Understanding In The Upper Elementary Grades, Arthur A. Erickson Jr.

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to present an overview of current practices in the teaching of world understanding in the upper elementary grades; (2) to examine the role of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the area of world understanding; and (3) to recommend methods of implementing this role at the grade levels indicated.

A Study Of The Public School System Of Monroe County, William Goad

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The specific aims of the study are:

1. To survey the schools in Monroe County - the one-room rural schools, the two-teacher schools and the consolidated schools.
2. To show the percentage of attendance and percentage of failure in different schools and the cost per pupil attending.
3. To show the relation between teachers qualifications and teachers pay.
4. To study the transportation system; figuring the cost per pupil per mile.
5. To make general recommendations based on data obtained.

A Plan Of Supervision For Todd County Elementary Schools, Thelma Lyon

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The problem presented in "A Plan of Supervision for Todd County Elementary Schools" deals primarily with an attempt:

1. To present a plan of supervision.
2. To ascertain a means of evaluating supervision.

Improvement Of Todd County Schools In Action, Virginia Hightower

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The object of this survey has been to give an honest, fair and unbiased statement based on the actual conditions in the schools of Todd County, Kentucky. This survey shows the improvements that have been made in the system from July 1, 1934 to the present time. This does not include the Independent Districts of Trenton, Todd County, Kentucky, which is in the southwest section of the county.

Vocational Rehabilitation In New Mexico, Cone Johnson Munsey

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is 1) to provide as a means of information to those directly concerned regarding the vocational rehabilitation program in New Mexico and 2) to serve as a means of informing the interested public of the service being rendered by the state in preparing its disabled citizens for lives of usefulness.

Educational Administration And Public Relations, Glenn D. Vanderpool

All Master's Theses

This paper will attempt to analyze the qualifications and characteristics needed by an Educational Administrator to maintain desired public relations. Also Public Relations will be discussed as it applies to public schools in general and to the Educational Administrator specifically.

A Study Of Teacher Turnover On The Navajo Reservation, Kenneth Kipling Crites

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to determine the facts contributing to teacher turnover on the Navajo Indian Reservation and (2) to analyze these factors and to evaluate them in terms of administrative problems critical enough to merit initiation of remedial measures.

A Study Of The Impact Of Television On School Children, Harry V. Berg

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact or influence of television on the attitudes and behavior of school children of elementary, junior high, and senior high school age. Factors which may affect their behavior are: (1) the amount of time pupils spend in watching television compared to time spent in other activities; (2) their preferences for types of programs; (3) the esteem held for television in relation to other social activities of the family; and (4) the effect, if any, of television on the career interests of youth.

An Analysis Of Salary Schedules In The Public Schools Of New Mexico 1953-54, Jack Andrew Echols

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The question of salary schedules, however, is not answered with the determination of salaries to be paid to members of the school staff. The factors of its effect on morale and the encouragement of professional growth must be considered. The ability of the state and the school district to finance such a schedule must be determinants. The welfare of the school, the community, and the teacher may be greatly affected by the salary polices of the board of education.

It is the purpose of this study (1) to present the philosophy and principles underlying the development of salary schedules, (2) …

School Transportation In Barren County, Kentucky, Giles Williams

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to trace the development of school transportation in Barren County both educationally and financially in order to explain the present facing the school system and to seek possible solutions to these problems.

An Experimental Investigation Of The Relation Between Reading Rate And Comprehension At The Fifth Grade Level, Winifred Haralson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purposes of this investigation are (1) to compare the relationship between the speed of reading and the amount comprehended, (2) to determine the effect of type of materials and purpose from reading on the variability of rate of reading and the amount comprehended.

An Evaluation Of Music Facilities, Equipment, And Course Offerings In A Group Of New Mexico Public High Schools, José Salazar

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

This research will survey the status of facilities, equipment, and course offerings now available for the teaching of music in New Mexico high schools with enrollments up to one thousand. The survey includes six phases: (1) presentation and analysis of ideal standards for music instruction as proposed in professional literature; (2) presentation and analysis of minimum essential standards for music instruction as proposed by a panel of experts in the field of music education; (3) presentation and analysis of general recommendations and standards proposed by the Music Educators National Conference and restated by the New Mexico Department of Education; (4) …

A Study Showing The Interrelation Between Social Acceptance, Personality Adjustment, Mental Ability, And Achievement For Elementary School Children, Freda M. Woodworth

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It was the purpose of this investigation to measure the extent of the elementary school child's growth in certain fields, and to determine the relation of various factors to this growth. Every child has his own potentialities. It is the responsibility of the school to furnish him the best possible opportunity to develop these potentialities to the utmost, for the child, himself, as an individual, and for society.

A Job Analysis Of High School Principalships In Yakima County, Robert Schmelzlee

All Master's Theses

The object of this study is to make an investigation of the status of the high school principal in Yakima County. This paper will attempt to answer a few of the more important questions that are frequently asked concerning the principal and his work.

A Study To Determine The Sources Of Friction Between Parents And The Yakima Public Schools, Clifford Albert Erickson

All Master's Theses

The purposes of this study are threefold: 1. To study recorded individual complaints directed at a Class A public school system during the period of one full year. 2. To identify the source of these misunderstandings and possibly the reasons for their occurrence. 3. To suggest some common methods of dealing with parents and the public at large in an effort to eliminate the criticisms.

A Comparative Study Of Barren County Schools 1938-1950, David Montgomery

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study shows that the school census is dropping rapidly in rural areas. It must be remembered that with the introduction of more labor saving farm machinery and the consolidation of small farms that the end is not in sight.

A greater percentage of children are enrolled in our schools. The percentage of attendance is higher and will continue to slowly improve. As consolidation of small schools progresses, school plants and physical equipment will improve.

Over one-half of the children in average daily attendance are transported. Percentage of enrollment and percentage of attendance are much better in the transported group. …