PAGE FOUR GOLDSBORO HI NEWS November 5, 1937 • •'•'■MW Elementary School Gives Basis Bv BOBBIE ANNE SANBORN To impress upon the minds of tlie public the actual work done in “Progressive Education,” the follow ing pictures are offered as examples of the type of activity carried on. Five members of the Hi E^ews staff, having been through an ex tensive observation of all classroom work in the Goldsboro Public Schools, offer their choice of repre sentative classes functioning under the new method of education. The students chosen to make the observa tions and decide on rooms photo graphed were Helen Moye, Nancy Pipkin, Mary Best, Harry Hollings- Buy at NEIL JOSEPH SHOP Watch, Clock, Jewelry Repairing All Work Guaranteed LEO COHN Next to Montgomery Wards AMOCO GAS and OIL PRODUCTS E. D. Newsome, Mgr. Corner Center and Chestnut PARAMOUNT CLEANERS AND HATTERS Phone 1212 227 East Walnut We invite you to inspect the NEW FORD WAYNE MOTOR CO. worth and Addison Hawley. Picture No. 1. Teacher, Miss Sledge; Grade 2. Rather than in dividual or class work, it has been found that more is accomplished and to a greater advantage by group projects. Such activity is clearly demonstrated in this picture. In the background a group of students are practicing ‘‘Little Black Sambo” with classmates as critics and di rectors. The play, when prepared, will be presented to the class and perhaps the entire grade. The teacher (left back) instructs one member in the art of making music by tapping bottles filled with water. The rest of the room has been read ing and cutting on a pumpkin mask. The room is decorated to illustrate the projects being developed. Picture No. 2. Teacher, Miss Langford; Grade 1. In preparing for their circus each group has its own work to do. In the foreground a few of the more talented students are drawing posters for the adver tisements. At the second table are several children doing the research reading necessary for the authenti city of the circus. The circus tent, made entirely by the students, is seen at the left back. As shown, the tent was made of burlap and sewn by hand. A small group is painting the backgrounds for the shows. The teacher, at the back of the picture, is giving aid to more would-be LET YOUR TELEPHONE DO YOUR SHOPPING Call 559 - 550 We Deliver SANITARY MARKET LET US FIX YOUR HAIR Fo*" ths ^ Cinderella Beauty Shop I For Best Materials and Workmanship AT THE LOWEST PRICES Visit Our Shop We Also Dye Shoes Any Color JINNETTE’S SHOE SHOP PHONE 353 artists. In Progressive Education the teacher is the unheard force, or director, rather than the leader of the class. Carrying out the circus theme, around the Avails are friezes and posters of circus life. Picture No. 3. Teacher, Miss Baines; Grade 5. Progressive Education is not “play.” Each stu dent fully realizes that behind each project there is definite learning. In this picture a group is learning folk dances and, as seen on the board, making costumes. In this way char acteristics of a country are learned, and through action are more clearly understood. Such instruction remains with the student longer and is of more value than the old style of teaching in which all Avas taught from a stand ard textbook. However, as shoAvn, one group is studying by means of books. It is well understood that not all can be taught by action. The artistic is expressed in sketches. Colorful surroundings add to the joy of learning. Picture No. 4. Teacher, Miss Spicer; Grade 6. In this room an intensive study of Greece is being carried on. It is easily noticed that, at present, the work tends toward the art of the Grecians. At the center back clearly outlined is a sil houette of two gladiators. To the left is shown a sketch of the “Discus Thrower,” a well known Grecian statue. This art is done entirely bj the students, folloAving an exacting reading research. To the far left two girls are looking for material to be used in the visual conclusions. Easels for drawing are being made by the two boys at back right. Such student work encourages initiative and pride in the room. Along with the study of Greece the evenfs of today are closely followed. The bul letin board carries the latest news. The banked flowers in the window? add color and beauty. Cared for by the members of the class, the flowers develop a knowledge of natural science. GROCERIES - FEED and HARDWARE W. H. BEST i Harrell's News Stand | 1 105 N. Center [ 1 FOUNTAIN 1 SERVICE 1 ( News and Observer I 1 20c Per Week | \ JOYNER-HOFLER MOTOR CO. 1 Soles PONTIAC Service I 1 119 North Center Street j PHONE 1323 1 1 Goldsboro, North Carolina 1 1 Get the Best | i MILK 1 At Our New Dairy | 1 * c £ 1 BURN’S DAIRY 1 1 Call 729-J 1 M A K E A HO P to the HI NEWS SHOP PAPER Buy Your PENCILS HI SCHOOL BELTS YELLOW PAPER FILLERS GOING PLACES With GHS Football Team Watch those happy faces on the sidelines. Those boys and girls are putting their best feet for ward in Parrott^s Shoes. 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