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Pupil Participation In School Government At The Junior High School Level, John Edwin Closner
Pupil Participation In School Government At The Junior High School Level, John Edwin Closner
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purposes of this study were (1) to review the available literature on pupil participation in junior high school government and (2) to outline some of the best ways to use this program.
Current Trends And Practices In The Use Of Times Writings As A Testing Device In High School Typewriting Classes, Charles Allyn Fletcher
Current Trends And Practices In The Use Of Times Writings As A Testing Device In High School Typewriting Classes, Charles Allyn Fletcher
Graduate Student Research Papers
Through a survey of recent literature in the business education field, the writer will attempt to show current trends and practices in the use of timed writings as evaluation and instructional devices in high school typewriting classes.
An Overview Of Mechanism And Function Of Respiration In The Human Organism, James Morley Freese
An Overview Of Mechanism And Function Of Respiration In The Human Organism, James Morley Freese
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this paper was to take a seemingly simple concept of zoology, reveal in some measure its complexity, and show how this concept is often inadequately expressed and taught.
A Conscientious Principal Learning His Way In Administration, George Harris
A Conscientious Principal Learning His Way In Administration, George Harris
Graduate Student Research Papers
The author created a fictional case study as a problem for future school administrators to think about. The case study touches upon human resources problems among faculty and restrictive school fundraising laws.
A Proposed Program Of Studies For The Red Rock Junior High School, Robert L. Heikell
A Proposed Program Of Studies For The Red Rock Junior High School, Robert L. Heikell
Graduate Student Research Papers
Given 117 students in grades seven, eight, and nine, four teachers, seven periods per day, and adequate facilities, prepare a program of studies that will meet the needs of the youth of Lower Crab Creek School District. This will be (1) an accredited junior high school located in Royal City, Washington, and (2) the program of studies will meet standards at least comparable to those in neighboring communities presently educating the ninth-grade students of the Lower Crab Creek School District.
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.
The Organization Of A Guidance Program With Emphasis On Human Relations And Inclusion Of Human Relations Classes, Marian Wells Irwin
The Organization Of A Guidance Program With Emphasis On Human Relations And Inclusion Of Human Relations Classes, Marian Wells Irwin
Graduate Student Research Papers
Guidance is the key to successful education. For maximum learning, growth, and development, the "spirit" of guidance must permeate the school board, the administration, and every aspect of the educational program. The subject of this research paper was selected for three reasons. First was the sense of responsibility toward children. It is the writer's firm conviction that without genuine Human Relations atmosphere some child is being deprived of his opportunity for complete development. Second was the earnest hope that this plan may, through the adoption of Human-Relations' principles, contribute toward the improvement of conditions in a specific school district. Third …
A Survey Of Elementary School Libraries Of Puyallup, Washington, John R. Anderson
A Survey Of Elementary School Libraries Of Puyallup, Washington, John R. Anderson
All Master's Theses
In keeping with the expressed views that libraries must be useful and used, it was determined that a survey of existing libraries in the elementary schools of a particular district would serve to illustrate any shortcomings and advantages of their present organization.
An Experimental Study Of The Use Of Diagraming In Teaching English Usage To Sixth Graders, Lucy Keith Gran
An Experimental Study Of The Use Of Diagraming In Teaching English Usage To Sixth Graders, Lucy Keith Gran
All Master's Theses
The purposes of this experiment were to (1) discover the relationship of proper usage to sentence construction; (2) compare the effectiveness of this method of teaching syntax and standard procedures; and (3) reach a conclusion as to the effectiveness of diagraming at this age level.
A Comparative Study Of The I. Q. And Grade Differences Between Music Students And Other High School Students In The Okanogan Schools For 1958-1959, Wayte A. Kirchner
A Comparative Study Of The I. Q. And Grade Differences Between Music Students And Other High School Students In The Okanogan Schools For 1958-1959, Wayte A. Kirchner
All Master's Theses
The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether or not there is any significant difference in academic achievement and intelligence quotient rating between two main groups of high school students: (1) those students enrolled in music classes and (2) those students not enrolled in music classes.
A Plan For Initiating An Ungraded Primary Program, Rodney Wright Miller
A Plan For Initiating An Ungraded Primary Program, Rodney Wright Miller
Graduate Student Research Papers
In order to provide the proper framework within which to present this study. it is necessary to state briefly the writer's educational philosophy. Knowing this should aid the reader in understanding the reasons for initiating the ungraded primary program. In a democracy. the public school has the responsibility of educating all children capable of learning. The nature of education varies. of course. depending on the different abilities. interests. and needs of the child. In total, however. it must work to develop fully each individual's capabilities. Since each person must take a place in society, he should be educated as an …
A Study Of Central Washington School Superintendents' Opinions Concerning The Establishment Of A School Study Council To Facilitate Educational Research, Donald A. Mitchell
A Study Of Central Washington School Superintendents' Opinions Concerning The Establishment Of A School Study Council To Facilitate Educational Research, Donald A. Mitchell
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to determine the interests of school superintendents in the Central Washington Area regarding the establishment of a school study council to promote educational research. A questionnaire will be used in securing the opinions of the superintendents.
A Description And Analysis Of A Nongraded Program In The Primary Grades In Moses Lake, Washington, Melrhea Noble
A Description And Analysis Of A Nongraded Program In The Primary Grades In Moses Lake, Washington, Melrhea Noble
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to describe this system of classification and analyze the procedures with reference to the following educational practices: (1) provision for individual differences, (2) ability grouping, and (3) curriculum offerings.
Coaching And Promoting A Junior High School Track Program For Wilson Junior High School, Yakima, Washington, Leland Maurice Bofto
Coaching And Promoting A Junior High School Track Program For Wilson Junior High School, Yakima, Washington, Leland Maurice Bofto
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study is (1) to develop a track program for Wilson Junior High School at Yakima, Washington; (2) to show the individual track and field events and a worksheet for each event; (3) to show how to motivate and organize a program; (4) to organize participants into correct classifications; and (5) to give a recommended list of basic equipment.
Is There A Way To Teach Terminology In The Biological Science?, Kenneth Eugene Bongers
Is There A Way To Teach Terminology In The Biological Science?, Kenneth Eugene Bongers
Graduate Student Research Papers
The present :national emphasis on the teaching of Biological Science in High School has brought about many inquiries relative to teaching terminology in a meaningful way. Every biology teacher is faced with the problem of how to communicate the meaning of terms every biology book assumes the students already know.
The Teacher's Role In School-Community Relations, Delmar D. Cherrington
The Teacher's Role In School-Community Relations, Delmar D. Cherrington
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was (1) to consider the need for effective school-community relations, (2) to determine the role of the classroom teacher in developing and maintaining the program, and (3) to discuss various ideas and activities that may be useful in the school-community program.
A Predictive Study Of Seventh Graders’ Academic Achievement From Objective And Subjective Grade Six Ratings, Allan Gordon Moodie
A Predictive Study Of Seventh Graders’ Academic Achievement From Objective And Subjective Grade Six Ratings, Allan Gordon Moodie
All Master's Theses
The general purpose of this study was to discover the effectiveness of the elementary school ratings in predicting a student's academic performance during his first year of high school (Grade 7).
Utilization Of Community Resources In Social Studies, Charles H. Thacker
Utilization Of Community Resources In Social Studies, Charles H. Thacker
Graduate Student Research Papers
Since most communities surrounding every school contain unlimited opportunities for students to learn, it is necessary that these community resources be located and made known to the school and the teacher before they can be utilized in the school program. Therefore, a comprehensive inventory of such resources is essential, as is the systematic recording of survey findings, formulation of school policies concerning use of community resources, and the diffusion of this information to all personnel concerned. In turn such an organized program may have an influential effect upon the following: 1. Provide the students with new educational learning resources for …
What Are Good Procedures In The Selection Of New Teacher Personnel?, Dean D. Woerner
What Are Good Procedures In The Selection Of New Teacher Personnel?, Dean D. Woerner
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to determine the ethical and most efficient steps in the important problem of teacher selection. More specifically, this study considered the following questions: 1. With whom does the responsibility of teacher selection rest, and to what degree of authority? 2. How does the administrator decide upon the type of people needed to fill certain resource gaps? 3. What are some of the procedures which the administrator may use for the purpose of locating possible teaching candidates for the established positions? 4. What procedures, for gathering information about candidates, are presently being used, and …
A Comparative Investigation Of Grading Systems In High School Bands, Lawrence C. Belz
A Comparative Investigation Of Grading Systems In High School Bands, Lawrence C. Belz
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to (1) ascertain the major types of grading systems being used in high school band classes, (2) to explore the strong and weak points of these systems, and (3) to determine which system of grading provides the most satisfactory means of evaluating and reporting the individual band member's activities in the high school band.
Underachievement: Some Causes And Suggestions For Treatment, Jack Eugene Beu
Underachievement: Some Causes And Suggestions For Treatment, Jack Eugene Beu
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study (1) to examine the causes of underachievement; (2) to touch on the methods of diagnosis; and (3) to give some suggestions for the school's role in the treatment of this problem.
Educational Results Of Gifted Child Programs In Elementary Schools, Frank A. Deymonaz
Educational Results Of Gifted Child Programs In Elementary Schools, Frank A. Deymonaz
Graduate Student Research Papers
Essentially, all programs are enrichment programs. They are designed to provide for individual work, for differentiated assignments, for greater depth of learning, or for more rapid pace. Each seeks to enrich by providing more or different learning opportunities. For practical purposes programs can be categorized into the following three classifications: (1) enrichment within the regular classroom, (2) acceleration, and (3) segregation. The purpose of this paper then shall be to review research concerning these organizational patterns to ascertain their educational benefits.
A Study Of The Role Of Art Education In Secondary General Education, John L. Grove
A Study Of The Role Of Art Education In Secondary General Education, John L. Grove
Graduate Student Research Papers
It shall be the purpose of this paper to investigate the role of art education in terms of what it can contribute to the education of all youth of the secondary school. Recognized authorities in the fields of general education, philosophy and art education will be cited to show what the informed teaching of the visual arts can contribute to the growth of each individual and his total character. It is a further purpose of this paper to point out the obstacles that stand in the way of the realization of these objectives and to make appropriate recommendations that may …
The Role Of The Elementary Principle In School-Community Relations, Joseph John Batali Jr.
The Role Of The Elementary Principle In School-Community Relations, Joseph John Batali Jr.
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to determine the role of the elementary principal in the school-community relations program. More specifically, the study considered the following questions: 1. What is the leadership function of the elementary principal in the school-community relations program? 2. What is the relationship of the elementary principal to teachers in the school-community relations program? 3. What is the relationship of the elementary principal to parents in the school-community relations program?
A Study Of The Training Of Secondary Biology Teachers In Negros, Philippines, Reme Soriano Agustin
A Study Of The Training Of Secondary Biology Teachers In Negros, Philippines, Reme Soriano Agustin
All Master's Theses
To aid in the training of secondary biology teachers in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, Philippines, specific data regarding the academic and professional preparation of biology teachers were obtained. In addition, the respondents supplied opinions regarding the improvement of the undergraduate and graduate program for biology teachers.
The Role And Scope Of Occupational Information Services In The Junior College, Paul K. Preus
The Role And Scope Of Occupational Information Services In The Junior College, Paul K. Preus
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purposes of this study were: (1) to gain insight into the functions of the occupational information services as they relate to the aims of a modern junior college; and (2) to become acquainted with sources of occupational information and techniques for its use in this context.
Organizing The Class For Reading Growth, Jack Richard Stapelton
Organizing The Class For Reading Growth, Jack Richard Stapelton
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purposes of this study were (1) to determine and evaluate some of the reading skills that would prove most valuable in the intermediate reading program, (2) to outline the best ways of analyzing the individual child's ability to use these skills, and (3) to collect and develop in an appendix for classroom use various inventories, check lists, standardized tests, and informal tests of appraisal.
Appraising The Needs Of A Ninth Grade Reading Class, Wilena Barker Heald
Appraising The Needs Of A Ninth Grade Reading Class, Wilena Barker Heald
Graduate Student Research Papers
Many students who enter high school at Milton-Freewater, Oregon, are unable to do satisfactory work because they can not read. This situation, although common in secondary schools in the United States, must be improved. At the present time the student whose reading ability is two to six years below his grade level is being placed in a reading class.The purpose of this paper was (1) to survey the general principles of good diagnosis, (2) to determine the criteria for selecting suitable tests, and (3) to suggest suitable tools for appraisal to be used by the classroom teacher.
A Comparative Study Of Two Methods Of Teaching Reading, Alan R. Bergstrom
A Comparative Study Of Two Methods Of Teaching Reading, Alan R. Bergstrom
All Master's Theses
One purpose of this study was to compare a reading program taught using a basic reading text, supplemental books, and teacher motivation to a reading program designed as an independent, developmental, multi-level program that utilizes graphic and ego motivation. Another purpose was to find out if pupils in the program will show a significantly greater gain in reading achievement than do pupils in the other.
A Survey Of The Life, Cost, And Storage Of Textbooks In The First Class Districts Of The State Of Washington, Grades One Through Six, Haven K. Crum
A Survey Of The Life, Cost, And Storage Of Textbooks In The First Class Districts Of The State Of Washington, Grades One Through Six, Haven K. Crum
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this study (1) to compare the cost of textbooks for grades one through six for the first class school districts in the State of Washington; (2) to establish an ideal textbook budget for optimum learning; (3) to find the useful life of a textbook as limited by durability and need for revision in certain subject areas, and (4) to investigate storage procedures, particularly central storage versus individual building storage, to determine the most efficient use of the basic and supplemental texts owned by a district.