Survey of the industrial arts program in the separate schools of Dallas and a proposed program for those schools

Abstract

Scope of Study: This report consists of a survey of the industrial Findings and arts program in the separate schools of Dallas and a proposed program for those schools. The selected courses include woodworking, metal work, electrical work, mechanical drawing and automobile mechanics. An outline of procedure was presented. Also, a list of tools and equipment and their uses included.

Findings and Conclusions: The program of industrial arts in high schools has been undergoing a change in the last thirty years. The general shop was chosen because of its flexibility. The courses outlined in this report are intended to be flexible and may be changed to meet the needs of the students. The success of any industrial arts program is determined by how well the program is planned and administered. The writer has attempted to include material in the proposed courses of study that will meet the needs of the school and community.