Industrial education in the Bartlesville city schools, 1957-1958

Abstract

Scope and Method of Study: This study deals with the summarization of industrial education in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, school system with respect to professional preparation, experience, tenure, and special duties of the teacher. Also, the enrollment, subject content, and use of textbooks of the industrial education classes. The type, size, location of the shops; the evaluation of each shop, and the enrollment of the schools' industrial education programs are included. The information is presented in table form with explanations of each. Included, also , are the conclusion of the study and recommendations for improvements.

Findings and Conclusions: From the study of twelve industrial education teachers, who answered the questionnaire and personal interview, the following information was gathered: There were 1,290 students enrolled in industrial education classes for the year of 1957-58. Half of the twelve industrial education teachers hold a masters degree. Summer employment is made available to the industrial education teachers. Classrooms have ample space and the industrial education program has grown tremendously since 1916 to 1958. The industrial education program is very popular with junior and senior high students. Drafting, auto mechanics and carpentry courses qualify more students for jobs after finishing high school than any other industrial education courses in the Bartlesville city schools.