SiVEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 11. 1957 Polling PSU Activities Among 'Best Likes' In High, Elementary Schools Extra-curricular activities appear to be among the things that students like best, both in elementary and high school, according to a recent poll taken in an eduCation class at the University. . The poll cited the opinions of the students concerning their own elementary and secondary education. The 35 students in the beginning education class of Dr. David W. Russell, professor of education, were polled on "What I Liked and Disliked about My Elementary and Secondary Education" as part of a special class study project on "The Organ ization And Structure of the Amer ican' School System." The extra-curricular program topped the list of "likes" for both' elementary and secondary school. Their laek in some schools headed the "dislike" column. Other enrichments of the high school - academic program, such as field trips, excursions, library fa cilities and opportunity for crea tive work in art, music and shop also were praised. Like Sports. Trips Also among the elementary, school "likes" were sports, games, field trips, spelling bees, story hours and "nice teachers." Sev eral high school students also list ed good teachers as among their happiest memories of their second ary school years and cited their good influence. "Inadequate preparation in key academic subjects, lack of extra curricular activities, partial teach ers and too-short lunch periods" were among the "gripes" ex pressed. Poor grounding in mathematics and English, key subjects in prep aration for college, was cited by many students. Several criticized their teachers for not showing enough interest in college-pre paratory students and for not being well-trained in their spe cific subject fields. Others scored teachers for unfairness and par tiality. Cite Overcrowding Several mentioned overcrowd ed classes as among their dislikes in high - school. The "too-short" lunch period came in for a large share of criticism. - Several students thought home room periods were a "complete 3.vaste of time." One or two scored over-emphasis on athletics while others felt sports facilities in their schools were inadequate. Many of the same criticisms were leveled against elementary education as were made of high school classes. Among these were lack of good extra-curricular and sports activities, poor lunchroom facilities, too-short recess periods, and partial teachers. Other students attacked the so called "busy work" assignments given in elementary schools in, lieu of challenging, creative ac tivities. Several expressed dislike of having one teacher for all sub jects, one student stating "it is all right if you get a good teacher, but very bad if the teacher is.not, competent" The poll answers were as varied EXPERT RADIO Service and Supplies For all types of radios Including . •Po - rtabies • Phonographs • TV •Car Radios ALL.BATTERIES IN STOCK C. H. Smith ... Class of 1948 EE State College TV 232 S. ALLEN ST. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA as the personalities, backgroundslwho likes young people and who understands their growth pro and experiences of the 35 students 1 cesses, the panel members said. themselves. IPersonality as well as mastery of The consensus of a panel discus- subject matter aie two key quali sion of the poll results was that fications for a teacher, it was, the main purpose of the American stated. school should be to aid in the de-I Iris Ress of Pittsburgh was velopment of the academic, social i chairman of the panel. Members and physical growth of youth and; were Linda Lowenthal of Harris that schools\ should be geared to burg, Charles Lamb of Windber meet the needs of youth. and William Bromley and An- A teacher should_be a person; thony Gianni, both of Phildelphia. Educational TV Specialist Named to University Staff Dr. H. Seymour Fowler, a specialist in educational tele vision and conservation, hag' joined the College of Education faculty as associate professor of nature and science education. Dr. Fowler was assistant profes sor of biology at lowa State Col lege before coming to the Uni versity. Since 1952, he has produced the college's "TV Schooltime Series," a program of elementary science telecasts for in-school viewing. In radio, Dr. Fowler participated for three years in the "Ask the Scien tist" program broadcast from sta tions at lowa State College and the State University of lowa. Dr. Fowler has directed the lowa Teachers Conservation Camp since 1953, and is chairman of the state planning committee on the camp. In 1953 and 1955; he was consultant in science to public schools throughout lowa. A native of Highland Park, Mich., Dr. Fowler received three Storage Building Planned for Farms Plans have been completed for the construction of a prefabri cated, insulated metal storage building north of the two chemi cal storage units on the Univers ity farms. The building, for which the contract will be let in the near future, will provide storage facili ties for all colleges of the Uni versity, especially the Colleges of Mineral Industries, Chemistry and, Physics and • Engineering an d Architecture. It will be of concrete block con struction to the window sills, with insulated galvanized metal walls, aluminum .roof, and steel win dows. The building will be 174 feet long, 38 "feet wide and 10 feet high. AD 8-6021 degrees from Cornell University— BS in 1941, MS in 1946, and PhD in nature education and ecology in 1951. After four years of teaching in New York high schools, Dr. Fow ler joined the faculty of the Southern Oregon College of Ed ucation for two years, moving to lowa State College in 1952. He is a member of 13 profes sional societies, including the American Association for the Ad vancement of Science, the Na tional Science Teachers Associa tion, the Conservation Education Association, the American Asso ciation of University professors, Phi Delta Kappa national educa tional fraternity, and Phi Kappa Phi national scholastic honorary fraternity. Impressive Record Rip Engle's seven straight win ning seasons, when added to the eleven straight compiled by the teams of Bob Higgins, boost Penn State's total to 18—one of the most • impressive records in col lege football. FOR THE F and SERVICE But Fanjoy, you can't let your nice new- white jer sey keep you out of the game . . . if you get it dirty I'll have it cleaned by• • • PE LAUNDRY and CLEANERS 301 W. Beaver 3-HOUR LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING. AVAILABLE For Your Convenience 'Neighbors' Grow, Prosper Together For more than 100 years, State College and the University have grown and prospered as neighbors across the street. State College has always been a college town, pure and simple, and there has been a remarkable correspondence be tween its populations and those of the University. In 1860, for example, there were' 110 students and 25 townspeople. By 1920, the students numbered, 3232 and the borough population had swelled to 320 Q. The numbers evened up at 6400 in 1946 and at present students outnumber townspeople 14,000 to 12,000. The income of State College is largely made up of student ex penditures. During the school year 1950-51, a survey showed $3 mil lion in student money went to State College retail stores. Was Once Crossroads When the University was estab lished as a Farmers High School in 1859, the borough was merely a crossroad. Merchants and farm ers soon began a settlement, how ever, and in 1896 the borough in corporated with a population of 300. State College has been called a community of homes. Pugh and the other residential streets are filled with handsome old dwell ings. The fraternity houses add to the air of quiet dignity in the residential areas. Pains have been taken to avoid row houses in the new home de velopments that have mush roomed in recent years. Streets Tell History Many street names in the bor ough bring to mind some of the great names in University history. Many of them have been named for University presidents, such as Atherton, Sparks and Calder. Transportation to State College has always been an acute prob lem. The sole transportation in 1858 was a thrice-weekly stage coach. Things improved in 1892 when State College was made a stop on the Bellefonte Central railroad, but this service was soon discontinued. Busses and private cars are now the main source of transportation into and out of State College. Typing Position Open Any student with previous ex perience in typing and shorthand may apply for a position in the All-University Secretariat in 203 Hetzel Union. PAGE SEVEN Group Obtains Famed Artists For Concerts The State College Concert Asso ciation brings to the campus each year several outstanding artists in both vocal and instrumental pro grams. Last year's program included the Westminster Choir, the Pitts burgh Symphony Orchestra, Wil liam Primrose, viola virthoso ap pearing with the Festival Quartet; Moura Lympany, pianist, an d Eileen Farrell, soprano. The annual membership drive is held early in October. Last year ' membership including a series ticket costing $7. Membership is limited to the seating capacity of 'Schwab Auditorium where the concerts are held. Fraternities, sororities and other organizations may buy a block of series tickets. Members of the groups who wish to attend the individual concerts can then di vide the use of the tickets. Artists for this year's series will be scheduled after the member ship campaign has been com pleted. The best artists that the ,budget can afford will, be ob tained. The number of member ships sold determines the number and type of performers. W3YA-A3YA Is Amateur Station Since 1909, W3YA-A3YA, the ,University's amateur radio sta tion, has given students extra curricular training, provided a re ;serve of trained personnel and at !forded facilities for instruction, 'recreation and public service. r Any student or emplpye of the !valid may join if he has a !valid radio license issued by the Federal Communications Corn mission. PHONE AD 7.7629
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