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The University Can't Train Teachers: A Symposium Of School Administrators Discuss School-Based Undergraduate Education For Teachers, Paul A. Olson, Larry Freeman, James Bowman, Jan Pieper

Department of English: Faculty Publications

CONTENTS

Introductory Letter

Discussion Summary

Acknowledgments

List of Participants

Educational Reform and Informational Needs

"Manpower: Supply and Demand for Teaching Personnel" -- Leo Shapiro

The Idea of Community and the Education of Teachers

"The Transmission of American Culture" -- George D. Spindler

"In the United States District Court for the Eastern Division of Texas, Tyler Division, Memorandum Opinion Regarding the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District"

The Use of Higher Education Personnel in School-Based Undergraduate Teacher-Training Programs

Appendix-"Research Sharing"

School-Based Teacher-Training Centers ."The Portland Urban Teacher Education Project:

New Context for Teacher Preparation" -- John L. Parker

Certification; …

An Experiment In Teaching Perfect Pitch With Programmed Learning, Harry Ross Nelson

All Master's Theses

Ten college students were subjects of an experiment dealing with the teaching of perfect pitch through programmed learning. The experiment was based on a similar study by Dr. Robert W. Lundin. An attempt was made to use equipment readily available in public schools, and to make the lessons as nearly self-teaching as possible.

The Oracle 11/17/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

What a Poem Is-Robert Peter Tristram Coffin -- Entertainments Galore -- Art for Christmas -- Santa Needs Help -- Safety Education -- Alumni Notes -- A New "Vic" -- Nationwide Exams for Teachers

The Oracle 06/11/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Senior Dance Opens Commencement Weekend -- Mr. Brown Retires After 31 Years At G.N.S. -- Industrial Arts Course Offered this Summer -- More Students Receive Teaching Positions -- Girls Keep Busy With Many Activities -- Gorham Runner-up in Conference

The Oracle 05/15/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Popularity Contest Winners Announced -- Richard Hallett, Author, Speaks Here -- What's Right With Education? -- "Mothers of History" Presented By Poetry Club -- Return of Many Veterans to Diamond Raises Hope of Successful Season

The Oracle 03/16/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Dramatic Club to Present "American Passport" -- Dr. Russell Addresses Students -- Fraternities Initiate -- New York Convention Delegates Elected -- Dr. Payson Smith Speaks Here -- Alumni Entertained on Back-To-Gorham Day -- Wind Up Season At Salem

The Oracle 12/20/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Dr. Payson Smith Addresses Students -- Gorham Helps the Red Cross -- Fraternities-The Bunk? -- Library Club Celebrates Book Week -- On Cleaning A Room -- Gorham Wins Opener

The Oracle 11/21/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Gorham Delegates Make for Boston Trip -- We Welcome You -- Students Take Over-And How!! -- G.N.S. - 1940 Model -- Superintendents and Principals Welcomed -- We All Want School Spirit But- -- No Lack Of Opportunities

The Oracle 08/1940, Gorhm Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Registration Breaks All Records -- Faculty at Gorham Present Varied Courses -- Guest Speakers Come to Gorham -- Why Did You Come to Summer School? -- Afternoon Sail July 17 -- Campus Susie -- Side Glances at Sport

The Oracle 06/07/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Dr. Russell Resigns After 35 Years As Principal -- Dr. Bailey Becomes Principal of G.N.S. in September -- Dr. Bamberger Gives Enlightening Talk -- May Ball Brings 'Em Back -- Farmington Comes to Gorham for May Play-Day

The Oracle 03/29/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

New York, Here They Come- -- Junior Dance -- Selective Admissions -- Foreign Correspondent Speaks Here -- Initiation-Through the Pledgees' Eyes

The Oracle 03/12/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Back To Gorham Day -- Musical Pageant of America -- Porter High School Wins Tournament At G.N.S. -- Education and Cooperation-Washington -- Gorham Hit

The Oracle 12/19/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Walter E. Russell Chapter F.T.A. Recently Formed at G.N.S. -- Outing Club and Library Club Busy at Work and Play -- Modern Educational Objectives -- G.N.S. Men Express Appreciation: Give Mr. Wieden Jacket WIth "G"

The Oracle 10/25/1935, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Large Percent of '39 Grads Find Positions -- Past and Future -- New Teachers -- "To Strive, To Seek, To Find" -- Growth and Expansion Keynote Latest Changes -- Alumni News -- Dr. Russell's Day

The Oracle 06/14/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Fashion Show at G.N.S. -- Seniors Present Play -- A Vacation in Bermuda -- Graduation Questions -- Gorham Plans -- May Ball -- Sports

The Oracle 03/31/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Glee Clubs Present Operetta -- Second Back to Gorham -- Delegates to N.Y.C. -- New Moving Picture Machine -- Boys' Clubs -- New Students -- Athletics

The Oracle 11/08/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Superintendent's Day To Be Nov. 8 -- Welcome, Miss Dahl -- Co-operation Most Important Says Dr. Suhrie -- 94% of Classes of 1938 Doing Educational Work -- "Our Town" Read By Miss Clifford -- Recreation Room -- Fourth Year Class Organizes -- Active Fall Sports Program for 1938

The Oracle 03/18/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Eastern States Convention April seventh, eighth, ninth -- Normal School Sponsors First Back to Gorham Day -- George Albert Has Lead in Noel Coward Play -- Fraternity Notes -- "Lickety-Split Express" Carries Good Will Message -- New England Champs

The Oracle 08/03/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

The Best of All Summer Schools -- Social Notes -- The Summer Session of 1938 -- Summer Session Faculty Members -- All Work, and No Play? -- The Summer Calendar -- Summer Sports

The Oracle 12/21/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Gorham Delegates at Boston Convention -- Dr. Russell Extends Season's Greetings -- William P.F. Robie -- While Snowflakes Fell -- Housekeepers' Hints -- Gorham Harriers -- Have You Heard About Choric Reading?

The Oracle 10/26/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Bachelor of Science Degree Offered For First Time at Gorham -- New Teachers at Gorham -- Graduates With Positions -- Changes in Code -- Green and White Staff Elected -- Organizations -- Men's Athletic Program Outlined

The Oracle 06/17/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

"After Wimpole Street" To be Presented June 19 -- Senior Commencement Program Announced -- Senior History Students Honor George VI -- Miss Jessie Keene Identifies Leucosticte -- Varsity Basketball Schedule Completed

The Oracle 06/16/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Commencement Week Offers New and Interesting Program -- Oracle Salutes -- Mr. Superintendent Makes Study of Miss Normal School Graduate -- Curtain Closed on Women's Athletics

The Oracle 04/09/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Students Elect Delegates to New York Convention -- G.N.S. Featured in "Maine Schools on the Air" -- Thru The Clubs -- Gorham Normal School Baseball Season Looks Fair

The Oracle 03/05/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Dorothy Leavitt, Ken Brooks Have Leads in "Howling Dog" -- Etiquette Week Launched By Civic Committee -- Local Basket Ball Squads to Be Guests Of G.N.S. -- In And Out-The Clubs -- Faculty Facts -- The Country Gentleman

The Oracle 01/27/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

G.N.S. Takes F.N.S. By A Score Of 59-43 -- Teachers' Convention -- Boys' Basketball -- Our Print Shop -- Vacation Doings -- Dormitory Interlude -- Womens' Athletics

The Oracle 12/18/1936, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Gorham Normal Students Elect Class Leaders -- Gorham Normal Represented at Boston Convention -- Maine Teachers Convene at Lewiston -- Citizenship -- Mrs. Dagmar Peterson -- Gorham Normal Hoop Docket is Rugged One

Analysis Of Public School Music Curricula Of The State Teachers Colleges In The United States, Louise Jackson Funk

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

There is very little literature pertaining to the Public School Music curriculas of the state teachers colleges in the United States.

Various questions, however, have arisen in each institution relative to the required music courses and to the number of hours that should be required of a public school music major. Music teachers disagree as to the text to be used in music courses. Of all the various public school music texts available it is difficult to find any one text that is most worthy of recognition as there seem to be many of equal value. Not only is there …

The Oracle 10/22/1936, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Upper Classmen at Gorham Normal School Greet Large Entering Class -- Romeo and Juliet Exhibit in Room I -- Dr. Russell Attends October Conference -- Organizations -- Mr. Wieden-Still Likes to Tease -- Gorham Normal School Athletic Program Well Under Way

The Oracle 08/07/1936, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Who Are We? -- The Summer Session of 1936 -- Recreation -- Physical and Health Education -- Recreational Activities -- Calendar