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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) …

A Proposed Curriculum For School Business Managers, Jean K. Madison

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study will be to formulate a proposed course of study for the school business manager at the University of New Mexico. Specifically, it will deal with the following questions: (1) How can young men and women prepare themselves to enter the profession of school business managements? (2) What program of professional training will answer the needs of the business manager? (3) Through what curriculum can be developed both the skills and judgments of a capable business man and the knowledge and vision of a progressive educator?

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.

The History Of Education In De Baca County, New Mexico, Thomas A. Bridges

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to trace and record the history of education in what is now De Baca County, New Mexico. In so doing, the concern will be primarily with (1) finances, (2) physical plants, (3) census and enrollment figures, and (4) outstanding personalities who have left their stamp upon the education development of the area and the state.

A Study Of In-School Work Activity Programs In New Mexico Secondary Schools, Henry Charles Dennis

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to: (1) examine the methods used by schools, if any, to assist their pupils to gain useful work experiences during their high school attendance years; (2) ascertain the degree of participation of pupils in programs of in-school work experiences; (3) describe the nature of provisions being made within these schools for in-school work activities at present; and (4) record the opinions of superintendents of school systems (county, independent and state). Regarding the educational values of such programs the latter are included for purposes of comparison of the state of New Mexico with other …

Readability Of Science Textbooks, Robert H. Dunk

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of the problem of this study to (1) measure the readability of science textbooks authorized for use in the public high schools of New Mexico; (2) learn the frequency of the use of each of the texts studied; (3) determine whether a relationship exists between readability and frequency of use; and (4) evaluate the information obtained as a guide to public school administrators in their selection of science textbooks.

An Analysis And Comparison Of Current Events Papers On The Junior High School Level, Marshall E. Farris Jr.

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study was to analyze current event publications designed for junior high school use. This purpose involved: (1) A comparison of the type and quality of news reporting, features, teacher and student aids, and aspects of the actual format of the papers; and (2) evaluation of these publications in such manner as to ascertain which would best achieve the common and desirable objectives of teachers of junior high school studies.

An Analysis Of Interrelationship Of Childrens' Popularity, Interests, And Intelligence, Sammie Bratton Pickens

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to identify the relative social status, the interests, and intelligence of children in certain classrooms; (2) to discover the strength of relationship between those factors; and (3) to use group tests designed for measuring of those factors in order to evaluate the effectiveness of such tests in disclosing knowledge helpful to good educational practice.

A Study Of The Methods And Conditions Of Mathematics Teaching In New Mexico High Schools, Betty Ruth Moseley

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Statement of the problem. It was the purpose of this study (1) to investigate and present an analysis of the conditions and methods of mathematics teaching in New Mexico high schools as revealed through a questionnaire study; (2) to obtain an objective measure of the functional competence of New Mexico students in mathematics by administering the Davis Test of Functional Competence in Mathematics to a representative number of high school seniors in the state and comparing their levels of achievement with national norms; (3) to evaluate the present conditions and analyze the effectiveness of the present methods in teaching the …

A Comparative Study Of The Achievement And Social Maturity Of First Grade Pupils With And Without Kindergarten Experience., Esther Sell

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this investigation is to make a comparative study of certain growth factors manifested by first grade children with and without kindergarten experience, with an analysis of certain variable factors of the children’s environment which may explain discovered differences.

A History Of Education In Live Oak County, Texas, Mary Maxine Henley

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to trace the development and progress of public schools and their programs in Live Oak County, Texas, from the time of the earliest schools to the present. The events and movements that have influenced the educational system of Live Oak County have been selected as the vehicles for carrying through this effort.

Case Studies Of Six Delinquent Teen-Age Boys Of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert Charles Groman

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is (1) to discover as much information as possible concerning the behavior, atttiudes, and general characteristics of six delinquent teen-age boys of Spanish-American background in a special class in the Albuquerque, New Mexico public schools; (2) to interpret this information as gained from tests, interviews, and records of each boy in order to acquire a better understanding of him as a basis for possible remedial procedures; and (3) to present this information in the form of a case study for each delinquent boy.

Juvenile Delinquency In Four Selected New Mexico Counties In Relation To The School Year, Carolyn Phillips Voehl

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

If the schools of New Mexico are proved, by the monthly fluctuations of juvenile delinquency offenses, to be one of the major contributing factors to juvenile delinquency, through the lack of a flexible academic program, misunderstanding teachers, or for other reasons, it will be of deep interest and concern to school administrators to know this in order to try to make provisions and to better the guidance necessary for each individual case.

An Analysis Of The Reported Studies Of The Philosophies And Objectives Of Forty-One Member Secondary Schools Of The North Central Association In The State Of New Mexico, Merle M. Milfs

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to analyze the two series of reports for the 1948-49 from forty-one member high schools of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in the state of New Mexico and to present such conclusions and recommendations for the programs of those schools as warranted by the data presented. The reports upon which this study is based include (1) Special Report on Criterion I (Form A-3) to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and (2) Annual General Report on Criteria (Form A-2, 1948-49).

History Of Education In Taos County, Enos E. Garcia

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to trace the progress of the educational development in Taos County, New Mexico, from the period of the Spanish Occupation to the modern educational system as it exists in 1950.

Expenditures By Students Attending New Mexico Secondary Schools, Max Kaslo

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this thesis (1) to ascertain the expenditures made by students in connection with their high school attendance in New Mexico; (2) to discover in what areas of the curriculum or extra-curriculum major costs may exist; (3) to learn the amount of income the high school students in New Mexico earn; and (4) to draw pertinent conclusions and make constructive recommendations from the data.

A History Of Administration In The Albuquerque Public Schools, Helen Stansifer Kavanaugh

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to record the development of the Albuquerque Public School System from 1891 to 1948. It is a chronological history with emphasis on the administrative problems and policies pertaining to the founding and development of a typical school system and with no attempt to formulate recommendations or to level criticism.

The Ability Of Pupils In A Selected High School To Estimate Quantitative Measurements, Eugene W. Zylstra

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is two-fold: (1) to ascertain with what degree of accuracy pupils of junior and senior level in a selected high school are able to estimate quantitative measurements; and (2) to determine whether or not the ability to make accurate estimates is related to such factors as mental ability, computational ability, or the amount of formal mathematics taken in high school.

The Value Of The Application Photograph As A Teacher-Selecting Instrument, Robert P. Jeffries

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to discover information which may contribute to a better understanding of the value of application photographs for prospective teaching positions. Specifically, this study is concerned with the following aspects: (1) the extent to which superintendents of schools use photographs in teacher selection; (2) the influence in which three physical characteristics, namely, size, contrast, and expression, may have upon teacher selection; and (3) the value which the superintendent of schools places on the photograph as an instrument of teacher selection.

Teacher Load In Selected Secondary Schools, Robert George Clingenpeel

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to measure the teaching load of Santa Fe, New Mexico, public secondary school teachers and to compare this load with available norms. Teacher load is determined in units by the Douglass formula.

A Digest Of Opinions Of Attorneys-General On Education In New Mexico 1898-1948, Vondolee S. Page

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Statement of the problem. The history of the public schools of New Mexico like those of the nation can, to an extent, be traced through the opinions offered by the attorneys-general. A total of 710 opinions have been written concerning the public schools and education since the first report of the attorney-general in 1898. No segmentation and study of only those opinions directly affecting the schools and education has ever been made, those opinions omitted being repetitive of questions already discussed.

It is the purpose of this study (1) to review all the opinions offered by the attorneys-general which have …

A Study Of The Status And Evidences Of Change In The Secondary Schools Of Post-War England And Wales., Harry P. Sheevers

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this investigation is (1) to ascertain the apparent status of secondary education as revealed in the philosophy of the present governing group of Great Britain; (2) to ascertain the nature, type, and extent of changes that occurred or are occurring in the British secondary school system; (3) to seek out the immediate effects of the foregoing changes on the possible long-range effects of such changes on the school system and on the society as a whole.

A Study Of The Health Examination Program For Girls In The Public And Secondary Schools Of New Mexico Having Women Physical Education Teachers, Pauline Mary Cheuvont

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to investigate the health examination program in the New Mexico public high schools that have women physical education teachers; (2) to investigate certain contributions of the physical education programs to the health programs; and (3) to compare local practices with the standards advocated by certain chosen authorities.

A Study Of The Enforcement Of Attendance In The Municipal Schools Of New Mexico, Elbert E. Earnest

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The success of a democracy is conditioned by, if not, dependent upon, the success of education in that democracy. If a democracy is to be successful its members must be qualified by education to assume intelligently their duties and right in a democratic society. Because of this qualification every member of that society must be provided the opportunity for an education which will fit him for membership in a democracy. Unfortunately, merely providing the opportunity for education does not assure that all will take advantage of such opportunity.

Society has assumed a direct, positive relationship between school attendance and the …

A Comparison Of Student Achievement, As Measured By Marks Received, In Residence And Extension Courses At The University Of New Mexico, Morris H. Mcmichael

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Differences in opinion [arise] regarding the comparative quality of academic performance of students enrolled in residence and those in extension. However, no objective study has yet been made at the University of New Mexico comparing the academic performances of students in extension with that made by resident students, hence those differences of opinion have not been reconciled. In order to shed some light on the issue, this problem has been undertaken.

The purpose of this study is to compare the academic achievement as measured by grade-point averages of (1) students in residence with their achievement in correspondence courses; (2) students …

Report Of A Survey Of The Estancia Public Schools, Howard Willis Brunell

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to present an evaluation of the public school system of Estancia, New Mexico, by means of a statement of existing conditions found to be true by a complete and unbiased examination of all phases of the educational program, the school plant, and the school records. Comparisons are made with conditions which have existed in this school in the past and with existing conditions in New Mexico.

A History Of Education In San Juan County, New Mexico, Fred Mabry Renfro

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The object of this thesis is to present the story of education and its related activities from 1878 to 1949 in the public schools of San Juan County, New Mexico.