Teacher Participation in Meeting Some of the Problems of Double Sessions.

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Title:	Teacher Participation in Meeting Some of the Problems of Double Sessions.
Authors:	McLeod, June¹
Source:	Educational Leadership. Mar1958, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p360-396. 4p.
Subject Terms:	School administration, Classroom utilization, Teachers, Community involvement, *Educational programs, Public finance
Abstract:	The article discusses the role of the teacher participation in solving the problems of double sessions, scarce materials and crowded classes in schools. It has been noted in the double session grades that teacher participation in the selection of classroom materials has arrested any tendency toward mass teaching leading to greater individualization of programs for children. This is indeed a matter for consideration for any single session school systems that do not so involve their teachers. Whenever double sessions are created, it is usually because there is not enough tax money to build sufficient schools fast enough. Twice as many children are placed in a room, but not twice as many books. Lasting solution to such problems is beyond the confines of the professional realm in which teachers must actively participate. Only through action by the wider community, by all of the people, can adequate means be provided to achieve and maintain the kind of schools we need for the children we teach.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article discusses the role of the teacher participation in solving the problems of double sessions, scarce materials and crowded classes in schools. It has been noted in the double session grades that teacher participation in the selection of classroom materials has arrested any tendency toward mass teaching leading to greater individualization of programs for children. This is indeed a matter for consideration for any single session school systems that do not so involve their teachers. Whenever double sessions are created, it is usually because there is not enough tax money to build sufficient schools fast enough. Twice as many children are placed in a room, but not twice as many books. Lasting solution to such problems is beyond the confines of the professional realm in which teachers must actively participate. Only through action by the wider community, by all of the people, can adequate means be provided to achieve and maintain the kind of schools we need for the children we teach.
ISSN:	00131784