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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1975 U of U College of Science Offers Second Chance to Science Teachers High school science and mathe- teachers are getting an academic second chance through a unique option offered by the University of Utah College of Science. The program, believed to be the only one of its kind, is open to high who wish to school science teachers , a masters earn degree in the subject they teach, regardless of whether they majored in the field or hold a masters degree in another discipline. Upon acceptance, program parti- cipants begin work at a level compatible with their knowledge and background in their teaching field, even though previous formal study may not have been extensive. Dr. E. Allan Davis, newly named acting dean of the U College of Science who helped initiate the program two years ago, says about 40 teachers are actively involved since the option was introduced through an announcement sent to schools in neighboring states. After National Science Foundation funds were reduced for teacher institutes, Dean Davis says there was no easy way for teachers to work toward advanced degrees. Yet we felt there were many teachers who wanted to study more science, He says. Dr. Davis, a recognized authority on the mathematical training of elementary and secondary school teachers and of students planning careers in education, says many teachers begin classroom work without a clear idea of where they want to go. And thats understandable, he adds. You dont know about teaching until you start to teach. We try to broaden teacher-student- s in science generally (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics) and expand their knowledge in their own discipline, the dean says. When an applicants academic background is limited, everyone bends a little to get the person in. MEN-WO- The University program has tracted the interest of other schools, However, Dean Davis cautions that a college or university must be confident of itself and of its stand ards in order to undertake such a 'program. At the University, we think we have a good fix on how teachers should develop heir back- ground and knowledge in the sci- ences. We are guided by our intuition and our experience, he says Most participants are completing program in Uttle bits and pieces, the dean explains-tak- ing courses during summers, late afternoons and evenings. In some cases, teachers are granted leaves of absence from school duties in order to participate The U program requires 45 to 50 quarter hours of work and a thesis which accounts for nine hours. at-mati- cs -- full-tim- e. Page Five Public Library to Offer Books by Computer Howe Asks for Extension Of Zion Park Concessions 7-to-10-- year (Continued from page 1) s Salt Lake City Public Library pat- - cabins are phased out, I think the Congressman Howe, the Park extension would vice will consider all comments and will receive books through a and Spring- - proposals and make a decision of the Service the Park computerized system beginning $Pve dale time to work out a joint overnight accommodation question Dec. 1. and other aspects of the Zion Park Beginning next week, persons Master Plan. y new cards or replace- reQuest-in. . , serve would of the that needs will park I hope, Rep. Howe observed, rise in the Lm amidesigned both at a lower cost than separate others ...7. that the people of Utah will take Howe said. T11, be replaced as patrons come to systems, Rep. the opportunity to state their views the library for service. Everhardt did not commit himself on the cabin phase-ou- t question and The conversion has begun, ac- to Master Zion of rest Howes Park the the or proposal cornK to librarian Richard Rade-th- e anyCongressman other proposal for the Zion Park Plan proposals. The parks are computer cataloguing cabins. Everhardt said that no machf; supposed to be run for the people, 118,146 items of decision has been reached on when and I think it is vitally important circulating materials at the library. or whether to phase out the cabins, that the people let the Park Service An additional 40,000 items will and he told Rep. Howe that while a know how they want their parks ultimately be added. of public hearings on the Zion run. Also, I hope the Park Service It also was reported that revenue series Plan has ended, the will decide in favor of my proposal Master at the Hansen Planetarium is up, Park extension of will still accept writ- - for a due largely to increased attendance Park Service comments on the plan until the overnight concessions in Zion ten fees. The average fee charge is now October 22. After the close of the Park, Rep. Howe said in $1.06, compared with 72 cents last period, Everhardt told sion. year. Ser-ron- seven-to-ten-ye- ar '"J seven-to-ten-ye- ar conolu-comme- ft ... To56' I (in MEN ,! V' Wanted, Volunteers. -- irSi"' , , Educational assistance. Free housing and meals. Free medical and dental i .I,! tv. wi, W. ,o Job training. year. Chance to travel, Adventure. Hard work. Physical and mental chal- lenge. Must be willing to work overtime. Must be willing to learn. Must be willing to accept discipline. Must be willing to accept responsibility. Must meet high stan- dards to qualify. 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