A Method for Supervision of Rural Schools in Hill Towns of Massachusetts: Thesis Submitted for the Degree of M. S.; Massachusetts Agricultural College Amherst; June 26, 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover a practical approach to supervising small, widely scattered rural schools in early 20th-century Massachusetts.
This nonfiction study outlines a field-tested method for supervising a group of hill towns, focusing on organization, data, and on-the-ground teamwork.
This edition presents the problem, the people, and the tools used to keep many small schools running smoothly. It describes how a supervisor visited schools, coordinated with teachers, and used portable folders and simple record keeping to stay informed. The work blends descriptive town profiles with a concrete method that could apply to other similar districts.- An overview of the geographic and logistical challenges faced by rural hill towns in Massachusetts.
- A detailed, repeatable method for field supervision and classroom observation in small schools.
- Practical data-management tools, including portable folders and specimen record sheets for students and teachers.
- A glimpse into how supervision served teachers, students, and local committees during a full school year.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the challenges faced by rural school administrators in the early 1900s in western Massachusetts and presents a solution in the form of portable folders to help plan administrative responsibilities throughout the year. The author, a rural school superintendent, chronicles the issues caused by the geographical isolation of these "hill towns", including long travel distances, varying weather conditions, and the absence of reliable transportation options, especially in winter. Despite the extensive challenges, the author developed a system of organizing administrative tasks that enabled him to make the most of his time in the field and ensure that each school under his supervision received the attention it needed. This book highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the author in overcoming the challenges of rural school administration, offering valuable insights for current and future educators. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780332602844_0
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