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Describes the use of talking pictures at the various school and college levels. Lists equipment needed. Contains some material of interest in teacher preparation, but is not specifically on the topic.

99. ELLIOT, CHARLES M. Training teachers for crippled children. American schoolmaster, 25: 257-262, June 15, 1932.

This brief paper discusses authoritatively the needs for teachers, objectives of preparation, and general qualifications desired.

100. HARRIS, MABEL. Non-professional library instruction in teachers colleges. Peabody journal of education, 12:86-95, September 1934.

Abstract of a master's thesis, 1934. Gives brief history, summarizes materials from 114 State teachers college catalogs, discusses problems, and gives a few conclusions.

Reprinted in Peabody contributions to librarianship, no. 3, p. 86-95. Peabody library school, Nashville, Tenn., 1934. 101. KOON, CLINE M. The art of teaching by radio. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1933. 92 p. (Office of education. Bulletin, 1933, no. 4.)

Analyzes some of the forms which broadcasting has taken, discusses the preparation and delivery of these forms, and presents a bibliography of 91 selected and annotated references. Endeavors to make available what appear to be the best practices in teaching by radio.

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Chicago, Ill., The University of Chicago press, 1934. 106 p.

Discusses motion pictures in connection with: Education; the service of health and social hygiene; governmental service and patriotism; vocational education; international understanding; legislation, and other fields.

104. NATIONAL BROADCASTING CO., INC. Instructor's manual. Prepared by Ernest LaPrade. NBC music appreciation hour. Sixth year-1933-34. New York, N. Y., National broadcasting co., inc., 1933. 64 p. (Conducted by Walter Damrosch.)

Contains an outline of programs, suggestions to teachers, descriptive notes, and other material of practical value to teachers and students. This manual may be used in connection with accompanying Student notebooks, Series A, B, C, and D.

See also Columbia broadcasting system, inc. Teachers manual and classroom guide. Compiled by Helen Johnson. (The American school of the air. 1934-1935.) New York,

N. Y., Columbia broadcasting system, inc., 1934. 65 p.

105. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS. Thirteenth yearbook: Aids to teaching in the elementary

school. 528 p. (Bulletin of the Department of elementary school principals, vol. xiii, no. 5, June 1934.)

Describes teaching aids devised by numerous specialists. Stresses the improvement of instruction. Discusses organization for the use of aids, pictorial and graphic aids, slides, still films, and opaque projection, silent and sound motion pictures, radio and sound equipment, and other aids.

106. RUTLEDGE, SAMUEL A., and BRISCOE, ALONZO O. Guiding principles for the administration of extracurricular activities in the teachers college. Educational administration and supervision, 19: 129–140, February 1933.

Gives 48 principles based upon the literature and upon experience, and evaluated by 45 authorities.

107. TOSTLEBE, M. F. Analysis of adequacy of training teachers for the one-room rural school. Educational administration and supervision, 19: 260-267, April 1933.

Secures determination of adequacy in one institution, by one-year students, both experienced and inexperienced.

See also, for references on extracurricular activities, nos. 190, 267; Negro teacher education, nos. 1, 151; and Rural education, nos. 49, 161, 233, 235, 237. Special Subjects, Nonvocational:

Art, Industrial Arts, Music, and Physical Education and Health 108. BAWDEN, WILLIAM T., and others. Industrial arts in modern education. Peoria, Ill., Manual arts press, 1934. 168 p.

Contains discussions by eight specialists on educational philosophy, objectives, relations to guidance, administration, and supervision, methods of teaching and organization of subject matter, the literature, recent history and trends, and accepted interpretations relating to the field.

Of interest in, but not specifically on, teacher preparation. 109. Cox, GEORGE J., ed. The fine arts in a teachers' college. In Rusk, William S. Methods of teaching the fine arts. p. 149-160. Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina press, 1935.

Discusses methods of instruction and related topics, from a background of experience at Teachers college, Columbia university. The ends sought are expressed as "a vivid apprehension of the value of art in enriching life."

110. MUSIC EDUCATORS NATIONAL CONFERENCE. Teacher training [in music]. In its Twenty-seventh Yearbook . . . 1934. p. 107-123. Karl W. Gehrkens, ch. Chicago, Ill., the Conference, 1935.

This report of a sectional meeting includes discussions of the training of school music teachers, and of the place of psychology in training. See also p. 93-95, The function of teacher training. 111 Teacher training [in music]. In its Twenty-sixth Yearbook. 1933. p. 169-186. Mabel E. Bray, ch.

Chicago, Ill., Music supervisors National conference, 1933.

Contains 7 brief papers and discussions on needs of teachers, selection of students, student teaching, and related topics. Papers are by Gildersleeve, Fisher, Neff, Humphreys, Hosmer, Daggett, and Stringham.

112. NEILSON, N. P., ch. Report of the committee on teacher training in physical education in the United States. Research quarterly of the American physical education association, 4:51-67, March 1933.

Analyzes and delimits the general problem and suggests standards for 3 major problems in the field.

See also Journal of health and physical education, 5:19-23, September 1934, for later report.

113. READY, MARIE M.

Physical education and health education as a part of all general teacher-training curricula. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1932. 47 p. (U. S. Office of education, Bulletin 1932, no. 10.)

Contains catalog and questionnaire data supplied by the majority of institutions that prepare teachers, on objectives, organization, physical activities other than required work, and standards. 114. ROBERTS, WILLIAM E., ch. Standards of attainment in industrial arts teaching. Washington, D. C., American vocational association. Industrial arts section, 1934. 92 p. (L. H. Dennis, sec'y., American vocational association, Washington, D. C.)

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education, June 1935. 9 p. mimeographed. (Circular no. 35. Revised.)

Brings up to date a study of 1924. Contains brief sections, by States, on requirements in 1935.

116. SPENCER, MARY E. Health education for teachers. A critical study

of the pre-service preparation of classroom teachers for the school

health program. Doctor's dissertation. New York, N. Y., Teachers college, Columbia university, 1933. 118 p. (Contributions to education, no. 589.)

Data secured in part by interview and correspondence techniques. Discusses status, organization, and standards; and suggests procedures relative to the health program.

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Discusses growth of the health program; courses; health service; and living conditions; points of emphasis in program; student teaching; contributions to health education from other departments; and other topics. Contains references. 118. SUPPER, PHILOMENA, Curriculum in health education for teachers of elementary grades. Research quarterly of the American physical education association, 5: 107-122, October 1934.

A general discussion of needs, professionalizing courses, and curricula, with 27 references appended.

119. WEIS, EZRA H. F. The music preparation of elementary teachers in State teachers colleges. Doctor's dissertation. New York, N. Y., Teachers college, Columbia university, 1934. 104 p. (Contributions to education, no. 599.)

A study limited to teachers below the seventh grade, in five midwestern States. Discusses institutional and certification requirements, and musical activities of schools. Makes recommendations.

Abstract in Teachers college record, 36: 245-246, December 1934.

See also nos. 49, 266-270.

Special Subjects, Vocational and Allied: Agriculture, Commerce, Home Economics, and Trades and Industries

120. AMERICAN VOCATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Committee on trade and industrial teacher training. Vocational teacher training in the industrial field; four reports to the committee. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1934. 32 p. (Office of education. Vocational education bulletin no. 172. Trade and industrial series no. 50.)

The reports discuss: Upgrading vocational teachers in service; selecting prospective vocational instructors; individual needs of students; and vocational teacher certification.

121. BLAUCH, LLOYD E. Federal aid

for training vocational teachers;
[and] The training of vocational
teachers. In Federal cooperation in
agricultural extension work; voca-
tional education; and vocational re-
habilitation.
p. 47-51, 235-245.
Washington, U. S. Government print-
ing office, 1935. (U. S. Office of edu-
cation. Bulletin, 1933, no. 15.)

Specific discussions of teacher preparation are given in chapter I, part II, and chapter III, part IV. Discusses briefly the origin, development, and present status of legislation and provisions for Vocational teacher preparation, in agriculture, home economics, and trades and industries.

122. CLARK, LAURA V. A study of the relationship between the vocational home economics teacher training curricula of a group of women's colleges and the expected responsibilities of beginning teachers. New York, N. Y., Teachers college, Columbia university, 1933. 82 p. (Contributions to education, no. 586.)

Data secured from catalogs, outlines and check lists, and statements from colleges; and from State plans, courses of study, and certification requirements. Analyzes curricula with a view to ascertaining the success of institutions in preparing teachers.

Abstracts in Teachers college record, 35: 508-509, March 1934.

123. EASTERN COMMERCIAL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. Sixth yearbook: Teaching devices and classroom equipment. Philadelphia, Pa., the association, 1933. 422 p.

While not specifically concerned with the direct process of teacher preparation, this yearbook contains many practical suggestions derived from the experiences of teachers of the leading commercial subjects, which are of value in the in-service education of teachers.

124. GORRELL, FAITH L., ch. Bibliography of studies of the home economics curriculum. 1926-1934. Prepared by a committee of the Home economics section of the Association of land-grant colleges and universities. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1934. 70 p. (Office of education. Vocational education bulletin no. 179. Home economics series no. 117.)

Contains 404 annotated references. Annotated, and indexed by authors and subjects. See subject index, p. 70, Teacher training, for 22 references specifically on this topic.

125. GRAHAM, JESSIE. The evolution of business education in the United States and its implications for business-teacher training. Doctor's thesis. Los Angeles, Calif., University of Southern California press, 1933. 228 p. (Southern California education monographs, 1933-34 series, no. 2.)

Shows changing aims, curricula, and requirements of secondary business education; and makes recommendations. Contains annotated bibliography of 123 references. Contains background material rather than material directly on the process of teacher education.

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127. SPANTON, WILLIAM T. Training teachers in supervised farm practice methods. The pre-employment training of teachers of vocational agriculture to conduct supervised farm practice in all-day schools. Doctor's thesis, American university. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1932. 125 p. (U. S. Federal board for vocational education (now U. S. Office of education, Vocational education division). Bulletin no. 165. Agricultural series no. 42.)

Contains data secured from heads of teacher-training departments and from State supervisors, and from a total of 267 teachers in 47 States. Suggests some desirable plans, and gives practical suggestions pertaining to the work. 128. STEWART, ROLLAND M., ch., and others. Summaries of studies in agricultural education. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1935. 196 p. (Office of education. Vocational education bulletin no. 180. Agricultural series no. 18.)

Contains an annotated bibliography and summarization of 373 studies, with a classified subject index and a general evaluation. Contains about 25 references classified under teacher training. Numerous theses included, many of which are unpublished.

129. UNITED STATES. FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. (Now U. S. Office of education. Vocational education division.) Teacher education. In Trade and industrial education. Organization, administration, and operation. Second revised

edition, p. 1, 18, 113-148. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1932. (Bulletin no. 17. Trade and industrial series no. 1.)

Discusses standards applicable to trade and industrial teacher education of the vocational type. This and preceding edi. tions have been of much importance in determining matters of policy relating to trade and industrial education subsidized by Federal funds. See especially Part III, Supervision and teacher training, p. 113-148.

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of annual reports of State boards for vocational education to the Office of education, Division of vocational education, June 30, 1934. p. 10, 14, 28-29, 52, 60-77. Washington, U. S. Office of education, 1934. Mimeographed.

Contains statistical and financial data and discussions of interest in the general vocational fields of agricultural education, home economics education, trade and industrial education, commercial education, and vocational rehabilitation. For material specifically of interest in teacher preparation, see the pages noted above.

See also commercial education, and home-economics education, nos. 266-268.

DIRECTORIES; ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS; BIOGRAPHIES

131. CATTELL, J. MCKEEN, ed. Leaders

in education. A biographical directory. New York, N. Y., Science press, 1932. 1037 p.

Contains more than 11,000 biographical sketches of educators, a large number of whom are engaged in teacher preparation. Includes presidents of teacherpreparation institutions, deans of schools and colleges of education, college teachers and research workers in education, and others.

132. Cook, ROBERT C., ed. Who's who in American education. 1934-35. Vol. VI. New York, N. Y., The Robert C. Cook co., 1934. 792 p.

Contains approximately 7,000 biographical sketches, and photographs of about 1,275 eminent living educators of the United States. Many of these are leaders in the preparation of teachers.

133. HURT, HUBER W. and HURT, HARBIETT-JEANNE. Education [and teacher preparation in colleges and universities]. In The 1933 college blue book, p. 17-19, 281–296, 425–519. Hollywood by-the-Sea, Fla., The College blue book, 1933.

Gives number of teachers colleges by States, standards for accrediting, recognition by various associations and agencies, and information of a statistical nature concerning staff, students, date of establishment, entrance requirements, finance, and other items. The Educational Atlas (p. 424-519) shows the location

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of teachers colleges in each State. lar information is given for colleges and universities that prepare teachers. 134. MACCRACKEN, JOHN H., ed. American universities and colleges. Second edition revised and enlarged. Edited for the American council on education. Baltimore, Md., Williams and Wilkins co., 1932. 1066 p.

The first part summarizes certain general aspects of higher education in the United States. The second part lists the institutions, and gives important facts and figures regarding each; systematically arranged for easy use. Some information on professional schools of education (p. 73-82), graduate schools of education (p. 193-201), and other topics relating to teacher preparation is included.

135. PATTERSON, HOMER L., ed. [Schools of education, normal and teacher training.] In Patterson's American educational directory, 1935. p. 674-687. Chicago, Ill., American educational company, 1935.

Contains a section on schools of education, and normal and teacher training. Lists and describes institutions of higher Coneducation and secondary schools. tains directories of many National, State, and local educational officers and agencies, many of which are engaged in teacher preparation.

136. RATCLIFFE, ELLA B. [Teacherpreparation institutions.] In Accredited higher institutions. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1934. 175 p. (Office of education. Bulletin 1934, no. 16.)

Contains a compilation of the standards for accrediting the institutions of higher education employed by the chief standardizing agencies, and lists institutions accredited by each agency. For preceding years see: Bulletin 1930, no. 19; Bulletin 1929, no. 2; Bulletin 1927, no. 31; Bulletin 1926, no. 10; Bulletin 1922, no. 30; and Bulletin 1917, no. 17.

137. UNITED STATES. OFFICE OF EDUCATION. Educational directory, 1935 In 4 parts. Washington, U. S. Government printing office, 1934. [168]

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