Industrial arts in the junior high school of Sherman, Texas

Abstract

Scope of Study: Industrial know-how has always played a large role in the education of man. This research problem involved a study of the history of industrial education from pre-historic times to the modern concepts of industrial education, a study of the history of the reorganization of the 8-4 plan of education to the modern 6-3-3 plan, a survey of the current program of studies in the Sherman Junior High School, and a study of the current methods of course construction. The study also involved the development of a comprehensive course of study.

Findings and Conclusions: The studies involved in this report have disclosed the historical trends in education for industrial pursuits. This, combined with a history of the modern junior high school and a study of the methods of course construction, has culminated in the formulation of a course of study in eighth grade industrial arts for the use of the writer in the junior high school in Sherman, Texas. This course of study includes an introductory statement, a statement of the department and school objectives and the specific objectives of the department in woodwork, metalwork, electricity, and mechanical drawing. The second part of the course of study presents the general organization and management of the classes, a course outline for each of the instructional areas, and a floor plan showing the arrangement of the wood and metal shop.