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Show : . . . . ": .: . y.- smvi-Aix ss ':'. U ? j' ' jfj - A.1" " , ----- . - I GEOGRAPHY CLASS NEW AT DUCHESNE ELEMENTARY Leo B. Foy and fourth grade geography class - a pilot program pro-gram of new instruction course-at course-at the Duchesne Elementary School this year. Book one of the Instruction Program is a study of the earth and its relation to the sun's solar system. Book II studies include the physical aspects of the earth, continents, names, etc. Book III is a study course of latitudes and climates. Mr. Foy said some educators feel this outlined and regimented program of instruction will relegate rele-gate (lower position or importance) impor-tance) the role of the teacher. Others feel this type of instruction instruc-tion has excellent value: as it affords the pupil the opportunity to progress and achieve according accord-ing to his or her capabilities or desire to learn and progress. The program is under the direction of the State Department Depart-ment of Public Instruction, par- ticularlyDr. J. C. Moffitt. Mr. Foy evaluates the program pro-gram as influencing or stimulating stimulat-ing the thinking of the pupil, as he progresses and advances continued on page 2 DUCHESNE COMMUNITY COMMUN-ITY EVENTS May 19 Spring Festival, Duchesne Duch-esne High School, 7 p. m. , public invited May 20--Scminary graduation, Duchesne, 8 p. m. , Stake Center, public invited 6:30 banquet, reserved May 21--DHS Senior Reception, 8 p. m. , Duchesne Stake Center May 23--Dcbutantes-Mothors party, Frostop Dining Room, 8:30 p. m. May 23--Precinct Mass Meetings, Meet-ings, courthouse, Duchesne; Democrat, 7:30 p.m. May 24--"D" D.iv, Duchesne Hish School May 24 Gradu ilion programs, 8 p. m. , Duchesne, Tabiona, Tab-iona, Altamont; 1:30 p.m. Roosevelt Junior His;!! School May 25 School's Cut May 26 Family Circus, fair-grotuuls, fair-grotuuls, Duchesne, 6 and S p.m. (Birn.nn Bro. ) Jiuie 1--Duchesne County F.iir Board meeting, 8 p. ni. , courthouse continued from page 1 GEOGRAPHY CLASS NEW AT DUCHESNE SCHOOL ahead at his own speed - the pupil !s foot is on the accelerator:. The study material for the course is "programmed" or prepared pre-pared for the reading pupil. Much of the material for the .programmed geography is new, and it is presented in a different way than the usual course. Mr. Foy said the subject matter is more advanced (in some cases to the high school level) than the subject matter taught by the teacher who is nott participating in this programmed geography pilot course of instrud- tion. A pupil may work up to his own individual capabilities -and doesnt have to wait for the class. The. role of the teacher is not to be freed from supervision, super-vision, but it does free the teacher tea-cher to the extent he has time to work with the slower student to bring him up to the average class level, or beyond that point. The course consists of three textbooks, and a teacher's manual, as well as the question and answer sheets for the pupils. Book I deals with the earth in relation to the solar system, and the solar system in relation to the galaxies and the galaxies , in relationship to the universe. Book II takes more of the physical aspect of the earth, study of seasons, the earth s surface and axis. - Book III explains the latitudes latit-udes and climates - the theory of the reason for different climates cli-mates of the earth. Mr. Foy says the programmed program-med geography course "gives the kids ideas! All seem to enjoy it. As far as the school officials offic-ials have been informed here, this project in programmed geography is the only one being be-ing offered in the State of Utah. |