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1790. Lowrey, P. O. The relation of the public school teacher to the church. Bulletin of the Board of education of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, 7:99-105, November 1917.

The attitude of the public school teacher toward the Church: First, his life should be in harmony with the standard of social living that the Church requires, second, he should support the Church of his denomination with a reasonable service and a regular attendance upon her worship, and third, like all other Christians, he should give tithes to the Lord.

1791. Maphis, Charles G. First aid for high school teachers.

Virginia jour

nal of education, 11: 55-57, 104-8, October, November 1917.
To be continued.

The first article discusses the high school principal; the second, the high school teacher.

1792. Mathewson, Frank E. The teacher of printing. Manual training magazine, 19: 86-91, November 1917.

Paper presented at the Philadelphia meeting of the Association of teachers of printing.

"Discusses fundamental requirements, industrial experience, general educa tion, personality, and teaching ability of teachers of printing.

1793. Powers, D. T. The teachers' call to service.

77-79, October 1917.

Louisiana school work, 6:

The rights and responsibilities of the teaching profession.

1794. Stockton, J. L.

Historical sketch of the development of the rural school department. Winona normal bulletin (Winona, Minn.) ser. 13–14: 1-19, November 1917.

The rural school department of the Winona normal school.

1795. Wilkins, Lawrence A. Requirements of an up-to-date modern language teacher; from the standpoint of the inspector. Bulletin of high points (New York city) no. 4:2-9, October 1917.

HIGHER EDUCATION.

1796. Allen, William H. Self-surveys by colleges and universities, with a referendum to college and university presidents. Yonkers-on-Hudson,

N. Y., World book company, 1917. 394 p. front. (map) illus., plates. 12°. (Educational survey series [vol. III])

1797. Bevier, Louis. College grades and success in life. Educational review, 54: 325-33, November 1917.

A study based on a list of men who have achieved real eminence, and of a larger group who have been highly successful.

1798. Blanchard, Arthur H. Certain relations of a college or university to the engineering divisions of municipal service. American city, 17: 354

57, October 1917.

1799. Boraas, Julius. The troubles of college freshmen. 6: 491-94, October 27, 1917.

School and society,

Gives the results of an investigation, showing the difficulties experienced by freshmen due to the nature of college life and in connection with classes and studies.

1800. Cestre, Charles. Un grand universitaire américain: Charles Eliot Norton. Revue internationale de l'enseignement, 37: 348-60, SeptemberOctober 1917.

A study based on the published Letters of Charles Eliot Norton, a biographical record. Writer concludes that Norton's work is a good example for all teachers of youth who are convinced that intellectual cleverness and knowledge are of no value unless they serve the moral ends of humanity.

1801. Davenport, Frederick M. The college in a democracy. Outlook, 117: 289-91, October 24, 1917.

Says that the curriculum, the methods, the machinery, the teaching force, the governing board, and the undergraduates of the modern college must be shot through with the spirit of service for the Nation if it is to survive.

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1802. Davies, George R. The universities and the war. Quarterly journal of the University of North Dakota, 8:44-49, October 1917.

1803. Glazebrook, Richard T. Science and industry; the place of Cambridge in any scheme for their combination. The Rede lecture 1917. Cambridge, University press, 1917. 51p. 12°.

Brings out the value of science both in war and in peace.

1804. Holliday, Carl. The municipal university. School and society, 6: 42631, 545-48, 601-5, October 13, November 10, 24, 1917.

I. Its origin and growth.-II. Its theories and its purposes.-III. Its actual workings.

1805. Mercier, Louis J. A. The challenge of West Point. North American review, 206: 719-25, November 1917.

Methods of study and discipline at the U. S. Military Academy. Goes into the psychology of the subject.

1806. Norris, Edwin Mark.

The story of Princeton. Illustrated from draw

ings by Lester G. Hornby. Boston, Little, Brown and company, 1917. 270 p. front., plates. 12°.

1807. Rutgers college. Editorial committee. Rutgers college. The celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of its founding as Queen's college, 1766-1916. [New Brunswick, N. J.] Pub. by the Col

lege, 1917. 386 p. illus. 8°.

Contains: Educational conference, October 12, 1916. 1. P. P. Claxton: The federal government and public education, p. 213-24. 2. Henry Suzzallo: An organic state school system, p. 224-31. Discussion by C. N. Kendall and T. E. Finegan, p. 231-42. 3. Rush Rhees: A college of liberal arts-nevertheless, p. 243-58. 4. Eugene Davenport: The college of agriculture as a public service institution, p. 258-72. 5. Edward Orton, jr.: The contribution of mechanic arts to educational progress, p. 272-88. 6. A. D. Dean: Factors entering into a state program of vocational education, p. 288-304.

1808. Science and learning in France, with a survey of opportunities for American students in French universities. An appreciation by American scholars. [Chicago, Ill.] The Society for American fellowships in French universities, 1917. 454 p. illus. 8°.

Editor: John H. Wigmore.

Sets forth for each particular field the record of French scholarship during the past century; courses of instruction at French universities, and account of most important scholars; the facilities available for study and research.

The chapter on Education, p. 89-94, is contributed by a drafting committee consisting of John Dewey, F. E. Farrington, P. H. Hanus, and C. H. Judd.

1809. Sisson, Edward O. Inaugural address of the president of the University of Montana. School and society, 6:571-76, November 17, 1917.

Some of the problems of universities in general, and the essentials of the policy of the State university of Montana, in particular.

1810. Stearns, Wallace N. The college farm. American schoolmaster, 11: 406-11, November 1917.

The management and expense of a college farm which aims at instruction and production of staple vegetables and fruits for the college table.

1811. Sutton, W. S. The assault on the University of Texas. Educational review, 54: 390-409, November 1917.

A plain statement of facts regarding the contest waged between Gov. J. E. Ferguson and the University of Texas.

1812. Viglione, Francesco. La gioventù studiosa nelle università inglesi. Nuova antologia, 52: 248-65, August 1, 1917.

An Italian estimate of higher education in England.

1813. Viviani, René. Address. University record, 3:269–72, October 1917.

The address delivered at the University of Chicago, May 5, 1917, on the occasion of the visit of the French mission. Reprinted from "Addresses in the United States by M. René Viviani and Marshal Joffre. Doubleday, Page & co., 1917.

A plea for sending American students to French universities.

1814. Wells, Wesley R. Value vs. truth as the criterion in the teaching of college philosophy. American journal of psychology, 28: 504-507, October 1917.

Writer contends that the lesson learned from the elementary schools, that teaching should be ordered "to fit the psychological needs of the pupils rather than the logical claims of the subject-matter, may with profit be extended to the teaching of philosophy to college undergraduates."

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.

1815. National association of school accounting officers. Report of 6th annual meeting, Pittsburgh, May 15-17, 1917. Rochester, N. Y., Rochester shop school press, 1917. 64 p. 8°. (J. S. Mullan, secretary, Rochester, N. Y.)

Contains: 1. Arthur Kinkade: Miscellaneous repairs and replacements, p. 12-20. 2. E. M. Brown: Standardization of school supplies, p. 21-26. 3. A. L. Clinite: Pay rolls-their preparation and treatment, p. 27-31. 4.. August Hiller: Uniform accounting, p. 31-33. 5. C. L. Wooldridge: Standardizing school building measurements, p. 36-41. 6. G. F. Womrath: The uses. of domestic science and manual training centers, and what becomes of the materials purchased and used, p. 41-44. 7. H. B. Rose: The care of school buildings; including janitorial services and wages, and economy in the use of fuel, light and wages, p. 44-57. 8. W. J. Flynn: School surveys from the financial viewpoint, p. 57-62.

1816. Kennedy, J. Wilmer. The all-year school. Developed from the summer school. American education, 21: 78-84, October 1917.

Address given at the meeting of the Department of superintendence, National education association, at Kansas City, March 28, 1917. History, organization, etc., of the all-year schools.

1817. Phillips, J. H. Changes in school organization. The " seven-four plan." High school quarterly, 6:5-10, October 1917.

A few reasons why the seven-four plan is used in preference to the six-six plan in Alabama.

1818. Rogers, Lester B. State aid for departments of education in non-state institutions. School and society, 6: 451-57, October 20, 1917.

Parts of a paper read before the Wisconsin association of college and uni versity presidents and deans, Milwaukee, January 5, 1917.

1819. Updegraff, Harlan. Scientific management in educational administration. American school board journal, 55: 19-21, 83, November 1917. Read before the School men of Pennsylvania during their annual "week"

at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, April 12-14, 1917.
Some general principles in scientific management and the progress that has
been made in introducing them into educational administration.

1820. Wilde, Arthur H. School publicity. American school board journal, 55:27-28, 74-75, November 1917.

The lack of effective publicity in school systems and the need of it.

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT.

1821. Brown, R. W. The use and abuse of examinations. Journal of education of the Academy of the New Church, 17: 3-14, October 1917.

1822. Chapman, J. Crosby, and Feder, R. B. The effect of external incentives on improvement. Journal of educational psychology, 8:469–74, October 1917.

Results of a test, showing that the incentive exerted a considerable effect on the amount of the product.

1823. Doughton, Isaac. Choosing textbooks.

55: 29-30, November 1917.

American school board journal,

1824. Downing, Elliot R. Supervised study and the science laboratory. School review, 25: 646-51, November 1917.

Says that laboratory work is essentially supervised study.

1825. Fitzpatrick, F. B. Classroom supervision in city schools. Virginia journal of education, 11:57-61, October 1917.

A few suggestions on city supervision.

1826. Frank, Colman D. The big brother movement in the high school. Educational review, 54: 334-43, November 1917.

A self-help plan adopted by the De Witt Clinton high school, New York city. Whenever a teacher is unavoidably detained or is called out of the room a pupil takes his place and conducts the work in his absence.

1827. Hancock, J. A. Can grades be standardized? Journal of education, 86: 457-58, November 8, 1917.

Suggests possible standards in grading the daily work.

1828. Hines, H. C. Supervised study in the junior high school. School and society, 6: 518-22, November 3, 1917.

Discusses the different plans of supervised study: (1) The general study hall, (2) Conferences, (3) The study coach, (4) Delayed-group plan, (5) Printed study directions, (6) Double period, (7) Weekly supervised study, and (8) Divided period.

1829. Jensen, G. C. As a faculty thinketh.

35, November 1917.

Sierra educational news, 13:430

Being the findings of the faculty of the Elko county high school of Elko, Nevada; the results of a series of investigations running over many months and the conclusions reached during a three-day session of the faculty, prior to the opening of the school, September, 1917.

Conclusions regarding supervised study, methods of study, advisory system, a moral system of grade markings, student activity hour, high school extension, English composition, and citizenship.

1830. Proctor, William Martin. Home and school study time of 1,661 Pacific coast high-school pupils. School and society, 6:569-600, 624-29, November 17, 24, 1917.

1831. Roberts, Alexander C. A study of the marking system of the teachers of the Everett (Washington) high school. Educational administration and supervision, 3: 485-95, October 1917.

1832. Smith, R. C. Teachers' marks in high school. American school board journal, 55: 18, 83, November 1917.

A study of the marking system in the high schools of Morgantown, W. Va., showing the need of more definite standards in the minds of teachers as to what shall constitute the minimum requirements in each course.

1833. Washichek, F. J. Characteristics of an efficient recitation. Catholic school journal, 17: 270-71, November 1917.

1834. Womack, J. P. Some leaks and how to stop them. Journal of education, 86: 372-74, October 18, 1917.

Discusses leaks in the school system due to poor lesson assignment, teacher's failure to provide a lesson plan, senseless habit of repeating, misplacing of emphasis, lockstep system, etc.

SCHOOL HYGIENE AND SANITATION.

1835. Bray, Willis J. The report of a sanitary survey of the rural schools of northeast Missouri. Rural school messenger, 7: 45-80, November 1917.

illus.

1836. Cummins, Robert A. A health survey in a small city system. American school board journal, 55: 25-26, 74, November 1917. illus.

A survey of the health conditions in the schools of Van Wert, Ohio. 1837. Earp, Samuel E. Cogent reasons for medical inspection in schools. Indiana instructor, 2: 10-15, November 1917.

Speaks of the conditions the selective draft have shown to exist in the United States and thinks that many of the defects could have been avoided if we had adopted a system of inspection when the subjects of the draft were in school.

1838. Langworthy, Henry G. The work of the country school teacher in the conservation of vision and hearing. Midland schools, 32: 77-80, November 1917.

Read before the Dubuque county inspirational institute and study center, Dubuque, Iowa, October 12, 1916.

1839. Redway, Jacques W. The unnecessary dust of schoolrooms. Journal of education, 86: 403-404, October 26, 1917.

PHYSICAL TRAINING.

1840. American physical education association. [Papers read at the twentyfirst annual convention, Pittsburgh, Pa., April 1917.] American physical education review, 22: 401-31, October 1917.

Contains: 1. J. P. Garber: How to organize and plan for physical training and give it its true place in the general scheme of education, p. 401-8. 2. W. A. Stecher: After-school physical education activities, p. 409-14. 3. F. J. Reilley Extending class athletics, p. 415-19. 4. Anna S. Cressman: A plan of athletics and honors for high-school girls, p. 420-26. 5. Augusta L. Patrick: Athletics for girls and its problems in the high school, p. 427-31.

1841. Camp, Frederick S. Physical education and military drill: what should be our policy. School review, 25: 537-45, October 1917.

Writer says that only a small part of military training should be countenanced in high schools. The emphasis should be placed upon physical and vocational education.

1842. Clark, Lydia. Physical training for the elementary schools, gymnastics, games and rhythmic plays. Chicago, New York [etc.] B. H. Sanborn & co., 1917. 415 p. illus. (incl. music) 12°.

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