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In previous issues of this magazine we have printed articles from the heads of a number of large‐city school systems—Superintendents Campbell of New York, Sutton of Atlanta, Reed of Minneapolis, Weglein of Baltimore—and each has had something significant to say from the superintendent's point of view. But each has had his individual point of view and made his own significant contribution. Superintendent Bogan of Chicago, who writes the article presented here, is no exception. Dr. Bogan refers to three kinds of guidance—educational, moral, vocational—but points out their close inter‐relationship. He deplores the “vocational illiteracy” which is so prevalent among young people, but has high hopes that it can and will be overcome. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability in a changing occ

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00188.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

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Many other factors than measurable abilities, aptitudes, and interests enter into the question of success in vocational life. There is growing recognition of the rôle of personality traits in vocational adjustment and success. Some of these traits are measurable, or at least subject to test methodology, and are found to bear a determinable relation to performance and satisfaction on the job. Moreover, personality is improvable. Here Professor Hoopingarner describes a project which he has conducted with adults in the field of Personality Analysis and Improvement, and gives along with his findings certain implications for education and vocational guidance. This article has been adapted from an address delivered by Professor Hoopingarner before the Psychology Section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00189.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

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Educators have long been raising critical voices over the domination of American high schools by college entrance requirements. Much of the criticism has been based on the idea that college preparatory studies do not fit the needs and capacities of all the students, though an increasing number of boys and girls have been going on to higher institutions. But back of an experimental study undertaken by the Commission on the Relation of School and College, of the Progressive Education Association, lies another idea—namely, that the putting of individual needs first, in the organization, teaching methods, and curricular content of high schools, may result in the best kind of college preparation, provided that the colleges cooperate.In May, 1932, an experimental plan for the better coordination of school and college work was proposed to the colleges, 250 of which have given their official approval. For a period of five years, beginning in 1936, they will accept students from any of the selected group of secondary schools included in this experimental study without regard to the course and unit requirements now generally in force and without further examination. Selection for admission will be based on a statement from the principal and on a careful record of the applicant's school history. The schools are making ready. The chairman of the committee directing the project points out here some of the changes taking place and their significance for the future of secondary school educatio

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00190.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

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Argument over the validity and reliability of tests continues; so, happily, does research. One of the persistent criticisms of tests in general has arisen from the varied temperaments of the subjects, the differing conditions under which the tests are given, and the diverse reactions to the test situations. All of these without reference to content of the test or the particular human characteristic which it was supposed to test. Keen to sense the fact that this behavior is also a most important evidence of the make‐up of personality, psychologists have seized upon it as a valuable diagnostic tool. Throughout Europe the psychotechnicians will show you test after test designed primarily to reveal the individual's manner of approaching it. The most elaborate analysis of possible actions and alternative interpretations is Dr. Baumgarten's, which is included in Die Test‐methode, her contribution to the Handbuch der biologischen Arbeitsmethoden, edited by E. Abderhalden. We translated it from the German, discussed it at her home in Solothurn, Switzerland, and received her approval of our version. We believe it will be of deep interest to our read

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00191.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

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In this article Mr. Lee tells the story of a project in volunteer counseling in the Cincinnati public schools. It is, of course, only a part of the story of the counseling work being done in the school system of that city. However, it is an interesting part, and judging from the fact that it has now been going on for something like nine years, it seems to have proved its worth.

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00192.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

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How can occupational descriptions be made more readable? NOC, in common with occupational research workers throughout the country, has wondered. During the past summer two experiments have been undertaken. The abstract of available literature on plumbing, prepared by Charles A. and William L. Prosser and published in the March, 1935, issue of Occupations, was handed to two professional writers. James Mitchell Clarke was asked to substitute straight prose style for the encyclopedic organization of the material prescribed by NOC for the original abstract, and to add as much interest as possible without distorting facts or making the occupation appear more attractive than it really is. Alvin F. Harlow, co‐author of Schoolhouse in the Foothills, was asked to put the same material into biographical or narrative form with the same objective in view. Both authors were asked to keep the vocabulary within the range of junior high school students.The results are presented herewith for the benefit of readers who are interested in the presentation of occupational information, and who may wish to be guided in part by the results of NOC's experiment. Mr. Clarke has reported that rewriting in prose form is laborious but entirely feasible. Mr. Harlow reports finding it exceedingly difficult to combine instruction and narration in a publication of this length. NOC will be grateful for comments and criticisms from readers, indicating their reactions to the desirability of attempting similar rewriting of other occupational abstracts which have been prepared or are in course of preparation for NOC, a few of which have appeared in previous issues of this magazin

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00193.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00194.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

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Here is one counselor's attempt to reduce to simple and useful terms some of the implications for guidance found in her study of the recent literature of social and economic trends. In a series of brief statements she sets forth a number of important tendencies noted by authoritative writers; then after each such statement she presents a few suggestions regarding its significance for vocational guidance. Of course the subject of social, economic, and vocational trends is so vast and complicated, and further research is so greatly needed, that the author makes no pretense to final authority, but we are sure that our readers will find the outline helpful as it stands and some will doubtless be moved to construct similar summaries as a tool for use in their own counseling or teaching work.

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00195.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00196.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:2164-5841    

DOI:10.1002/j.2164-5892.1935.tb00197.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1935

数据来源: WILEY