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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, OCTOBER 10, 1984 ' Schools Face Reform Pressure KAYSVILLE The Thunderbolt of national reports on education has now passed overhead, leaving behind a steady downpour of reforms for local schools to achieve, the National Executive Director, Scott Thomson stated, as he looked at the coming school year, THERE WILL be a heavy pressure on schools to improve learning; microcomputers will see a new emphasis as learning tools; and effective teachers will become more important in their communities during the coming school year," he said. While most of the rhetoric may have passed beyond the horizon, the public will be looking for concrete results this year. The nation is convinced of the importance of quality schools and is fascinated with the possibility of improving student achievement. Last year was for talk, 1984 is for action. THE FOCUS on improvements learning will draw attention to five factors directly affecting stuin dent achievement: Computer assisted instruction, learning style, homework, the amount of time students actually spend on learning, and effective teaching, Thomson believes. Microcomputers will definitely become more important in school this year; in fact, the number ofmicros used for instruction will double between July 1984 and July 1985. As business sees that education is an investment in Americas future, it will contribute more microcomputers to schools." ship development program, should be able to be held without interruptions over the public address system or other ways. Homework that is not busy-wor- k but serves a real purpose also can be effective use of time. We must assure that students have the best possible opportunities to learn. EDUCATORS will be called upon to determine the style in which all students learn most effectively and develop activities in each of those appropriate styles. Some students learn best when SEVERAL characteristics of effective teaching will be emphasized this year in schools across the nation as ereater student achieve they hear instructions, others when they read them; and still others have to experience a concept before they really understand it. Mr. Thomson said, if we expect all students to learn, we must present material to them in the style which will be most helpful. WHILE MUCH national attention has been focused on increasing the amount of time in a school day, Thomson believes schools first must assure that students are making the best use of time currently available. There should be fewer interruptions to instruction time. Any worthwhile learning activity, whether its a math class or leader ment is sought. Among other factors, teachers will be called upon to exhibit high expectations for student achievement, identify how each student learns best, keep students on academic tasks and promote extensive content coverage, provide a role model through a businesslike approach to teaching, create a supportive learning atmosphere by showing concern and respect for each student, and monitor tudent performance and recognize accomplishment, np I loo sllii-- 1 re-- it by etc a villc. sign TREE Delivery to Homes or Businesses 1HEE Travel Consultation Our Experience Makes The Difference KJHS Activities ike a nt of the LESS THAN HUMAN TREATMENT... By JENNIFER PRATT Just shouldn't be Exciting activities planned for October at Kaysville Junior High will include: OCT. 8, 10, and 16 there are girls volleyball games scheduled at Kaysville Jr., Sunset and North Layton. The wrestling team will hold a match at KJH on the 8th of Oct. The volleyball championships will be on Oct. 23. The wrestling North End Meet will be held on Oct. 24 and the Wrestling District Championships on the 30th. The KJH Choir and Band Concert will be planned on Oct. 25 and the Halloween Dance will be on Oct. 31. SCHOOL WILL be out on the 11th and the 12th for UEA Convention, np tolerated. We see no reason for it. If your present banks is giving you a hard time. Consider an account with us . We promise friendly, personalized service and help with all your financial needs. bDW1SCRD1 t Oy 390 South Main, Bountiful -29- 2-1416 3 - a X x x x x x X LHS English Curriculum 3 X X X &' X X X X X X Ii Far-Reachi- ng By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON - The English curriculum at Layton High School extends beyond identifying parts of speech, reading selections from outstanding writers and developing an occasional creative theme. Exposure to the theater is included in the course of study for AP English classes and drama classes. -- 1 it LAST TUESDAY students from Layton High School attended Pioneer Memorial Theater production of The Music Man. Saturday morning at 5:30 a.m. warmly dressed English students boarded buses to be transported to the Pioneer Trails State Park in Salt Lake City to witness the U. of U. production of the classical Greek drama, Alcestis by Euripdis. This play follows the classical Greek theater format. It is staged outside in an amphitheater at dawn. Later on in the school year, the students will attend the Pioneer Memorial Theater production of Candide. BESIDES learning more about drama and English literature, attending live productions help the students in many other ways. Students discover what live productions are available in this area. They learn to purchase tickets, respond appropriately to the performance, dress properly and act. courteously. It is hoped by the teachers of drama and English that this exposure to theater will inspire students to choose to attend drama events in the future rather than some other less stimulating form of leisure time activity. Through experiencing the excitement of a life production, the students may become consistant patrons of the fine arts. . ! ' LAYTON HIGH students dont always have to travel away from the school to benefit from quality cultural programs. Last week members of the Ballet West company presented a special assembly at the school. Today, English and drama students will have the opportunity to attend a special Shakespearean Costume assembly. Dr. Fred Adams from SUSC in Cedar City will narrate the program. Students from SUSC will wear costumes used in the annual Shakespearan Festival. Dr. Adams will explain the construction of the costume, its history and its relationship to the development of the character in the play. This will be the first, enjoyable introduction to Shakespeare for many of the students. THE ENGLISH Department staff arrange for this assembly once every three years so every student attending Layton High School will have the opportunity to see the authentic Shakespeare costumes at least one time. The assembly will be the beginning of preparations for the Layton High School Shakespearan Festival that will be held in February. WHICH? Before they wed She often said He had a marble brow After a year All youll hear He is a bonehead now. Cold weather, it appears, is here. That means youll be turning up the thermostat to chase away the chill. Its a good idea to call a heating contractor, plumber or furnace dealer. Have him inspect and clean your furnace. It will run more smoothly, quietly and more efficiently. So youll save energy and money. And youll have plenty of clean, dependable, affordable natural gas heat right at your fingertips. MOUNTAIN FUEL SUPPLY COMPANY |