The Functions of Natural Science in the Curriculum of a Primary Group in Travis School, Mineral Wells, Texas (open access)

The Functions of Natural Science in the Curriculum of a Primary Group in Travis School, Mineral Wells, Texas

The problem in this study is to determine the worth of natural science as an incentive to the learning of the retarded pupils in the group, and as a means of orienting the new pupils in the group.
Date: 1942
Creator: Robinson, Birdie Viola
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Effects of a Democratic Program on the First-Grade Children, Houston School, Mineral Wells, Texas (open access)

The Effects of a Democratic Program on the First-Grade Children, Houston School, Mineral Wells, Texas

The problem in this study is two-fold: (1) to determine the effects of a democratic curriculum upon the educational growth of first-grade children; and (2) to show that, through living the democratic life, the first-grade children developed behavior patterns that fitted them to live more wholesome lives.
Date: 1950
Creator: Dyer, Laura Lilly
System: The UNT Digital Library
Relationship of Social Concepts and Personality in the Third Grade of Travis Elementary School, Mineral Wells, Texas (open access)

Relationship of Social Concepts and Personality in the Third Grade of Travis Elementary School, Mineral Wells, Texas

The value of proper concepts and an adjustable or adaptable personality are teaching factors to be considered in present-day education. The education for richer living must be through the main institutions of learning, the schools.
Date: August 1942
Creator: Christiansen, Anna Elizabeth
System: The UNT Digital Library
Does Radio Have a Place in the Elementary School Curriculum (open access)

Does Radio Have a Place in the Elementary School Curriculum

It is generally conceded that the pupil learns more quickly, if his interests are properly guided, and if proper motivation is used. The purpose of this study is to see if the use of the radio, for listening and broadcasting, could cause the child to go about his school activities with a purpose.
Date: 1948
Creator: Merrell, Irene C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis of Scientific Learning in Growing Silkworms (open access)

An Analysis of Scientific Learning in Growing Silkworms

The purpose of this study is to give the results of a science experiment in an elementary grade in raising silkworms. The purpose of the experiment was not to learn the laws and principles of science, but to determine whether the life cycle of the silkworm would create a greater interest in the field of science.
Date: 1947
Creator: Roberts, Odessa Hensley
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Survey of the Public School System of Denton, Texas, with Reference to the Financial Status, the School Plants, the Instructional Staff, the Pupil Personnel, and the Libraries (open access)

A Survey of the Public School System of Denton, Texas, with Reference to the Financial Status, the School Plants, the Instructional Staff, the Pupil Personnel, and the Libraries

The purpose of this study is to report a survey which the writer made of the public school system of Denton, Texas, dealing with the financial status, the school plants, the teaching personnel, the pupil personnel, and the libraries. The goal was to evaluate the schools in light of accepted standards for the factors considered, and to make certain recommendations regarding improvements.
Date: 1943
Creator: Brooks, Marjorie Lynn Collier
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Evaluation of Filmstrips in the Teaching of Reading in the First Grade in Tom Bean, Texas. (open access)

An Evaluation of Filmstrips in the Teaching of Reading in the First Grade in Tom Bean, Texas.

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the use of filmstrips as an aid in teaching reading to a group of first grade children in the Tom Bean Consolidated School. A further purpose, and probably the most important as it deals with the ultimate objective of education, is the effect that visual aid has upon the behavior of boys and girls.
Date: 1951
Creator: Odle, Neva S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Relationship Between Mental Ability and Reading Achievement (open access)

The Relationship Between Mental Ability and Reading Achievement

The purpose of this study is to determine, by actual classroom experiment, the relationship between mental ability and reading achievement; and to ascertain the best methods of increasing reading ability. A secondary purpose in connection with this study was the critical evaluation of a testing program.
Date: 1945
Creator: Primm, Jewel van Landingham
System: The UNT Digital Library
The School Journey: an Evaluation of Techniques and Procedures (open access)

The School Journey: an Evaluation of Techniques and Procedures

The school journey is one of many visual aids in perceptual learning. It is not the purpose of the writer to over-estimate the values of this method of teaching, but to suggest it as one activity that meets the need of many individuals for growth and maturation, as well as a technique for capturing the educational values of direct contact with the world in which children live.
Date: 1942
Creator: Williams, Uleta Ray
System: The UNT Digital Library
Intercollegiate Athletics in North Texas State Teachers College from 1924-12 through 1934-35 (open access)

Intercollegiate Athletics in North Texas State Teachers College from 1924-12 through 1934-35

"This study deals with an investigation of men's intercollegiate athletics in North Texas State Teachers College during the eleven year period 1924-25 through 1934-35."--1.
Date: August 1936
Creator: Taylor, Lucian Weldon
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study to Determine a Sound Solution for the Educational Print Shop with Regard to What Action Should be Taken by High Schools and Colleges in the Matter of Equipment for Offset and Letterpress Printing (open access)

A Study to Determine a Sound Solution for the Educational Print Shop with Regard to What Action Should be Taken by High Schools and Colleges in the Matter of Equipment for Offset and Letterpress Printing

This is a study to determine the present and future status of offset printing as compared to letterpress printing in Texas, based on the opinions of qualified teachers of printing and commercial printers taken from sixteen groups of different sizes.
Date: 1949
Creator: Walker, Leonard K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Book Selection Practices in a Selected Number of Secondary and Junior High School Libraries (open access)

Book Selection Practices in a Selected Number of Secondary and Junior High School Libraries

The purposes of this study are to make an investigation of practices used in a number of selected schools in selecting library materials for the school libraries and to evaluate these practices against criteria developed from a study of recommended standards and practices in the fields of library science and education.
Date: 1956
Creator: Blair, Leta Earline
System: The UNT Digital Library
To Determine Whether There is Parallel Advancement in Industrial Arts and Industry in Texas (open access)

To Determine Whether There is Parallel Advancement in Industrial Arts and Industry in Texas

A study to determine whether there is parallel advancement in industrial arts and industry in Texas.
Date: 1944
Creator: Greer, William David
System: The UNT Digital Library
To Determine a Sound Source of Public School Revenue in Texas (open access)

To Determine a Sound Source of Public School Revenue in Texas

The purpose of this study is to attempt to determine a sound source of public school revenue in the state of Texas.
Date: 1947
Creator: Davis, William Wilson
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Proposed Plan to Improve the Present System of Administering Special Education for Exceptional Children on a County-Wide Basis in Collin County (open access)

A Proposed Plan to Improve the Present System of Administering Special Education for Exceptional Children on a County-Wide Basis in Collin County

This problem sets forth a proposal whereby the children who are classified in one of the categories for Special Education for "exceptional children", in Collin County Texas, may receive the most benefits from a program that is administered on a county-wide basis.
Date: 1947
Creator: Haralson, G. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Factors and Techniques Involved in Teacher Selection in Texas (open access)

Factors and Techniques Involved in Teacher Selection in Texas

Since one of the most important responsibilities of school administrators is the selection and appointment of teachers, this study was made to attempt to determine what factors most affect teacher selection in Texas and what techniques are employed in making these selections.
Date: 1940
Creator: Roberts, James Brodie
System: The UNT Digital Library