36-177 0-6414 Attitude Ratings The achievement test results provide informa- They do not measure important intangibles In an attempt to measure changes in attitude A five point scale was used. The method of controlled observation was utilized With regard to Learning Practices, the following attitudes of the pupils begins assignments without undue delay gives sustained attention throughout lesson faces new experiences related to reading with interest faces new experiences related to arithmetic with interest faces new experiences related to the integrated units with With regard to Interpersonal Relationships, the following attitudes of the pupils were considered in the ratings: respects property and rights of others identifies with group, not on fringe of activities complies with acceptable standards for social behavior cooperates in pursuit of common goals accepts the discipline of the total learning situation assumes responsibility. Retention of Pupils Attendance in the summer program was by invitation; it was voluntary. It was not surprising that some pupils were enthusiastic about the program. However, according to reports of teachers which were documented by grades and notations on cumulative record cards, many of the children who participated in the program had previously displayed little or no interest in school over a long period of time. Many had experienced failure. Although these children may have entered the program with some reluctance, the majority of them remained to enjoy it. There was no credit involved. No one had been told that his status with regard to promotion would be changed if he were successful in the summer program. The daily attendance in the special summer schools was exceptionally good. That children remained to the end of the term was a real accomplishment and a tribute to the holding power of the program. The competition of the day camp, the attraction of the warm weather and the "ole swimming hole," the freedom to play with neighborhood friends, did not influence children to drop out of the program. Of the 6,235 who were enrolled, 439 pupils left the program. Since more than two-thirds of this number (305 pupils) left because of illness or because their families moved or left the city only 2.15 per cent of the pupils actally were dropouts. "You read about it in books but then you see it for real, and you know that team teaching really (Visitor from Lebanon) works." "What motivated these teachers to work so hard?" "I wish more teachers could spend a day observing here and see an exciting program in action." "How wonderfully behaved and responsive the pupils are!" "This is the finest program I have yet visited in America." (Supt. of Schools, Sweden) "Look at how bright-eyed and interested the children are! I judge a school by the responsiveness of the pupils." (Director of Teacher Recruitment) "What a wonderful school! "Thank you for the most professionally stimulating day we have ever spent." It surpasses what I have always thought was the best." (Teacher from Germany) "If I could have the money, I would spend it on more wonderful educational projects like this." (a District Superintendent) "We have visited schools all over, and this one is the greatest and most unique we have ever seen." (Teacher from Germany) |