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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE. KANSAS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1949
Single Course Idea Proves Successful In Prep School
Pittsburgh- (UF)—The boys at Kiski Prep take a single course for nine weeks, then go on to the next subject.
That's the way it's been at Kiski for the last four years and the gains in terms of knowledge production have gone beyond even the expectations of the idea's originator, Dr. L. M. Clark, president of the school.
The 175 students at Kiski—the official name is Kiskiminetas Springs School—aren't bothered with trying to keep track of several subjects at a time or keeping up with the demands of competing teachers.
They take their courses one at a time. They study French, for example, six hours a day for nine weeks. Then they take the final examinations. They're through with French and go on to something else for nine weeks more.
Educators say the plan makes it almost impossible for a student to fall behind in the classroom work and eliminates much of the homework. The teacher is able to devote all his time to a single subject and can keep in close touch with the progress of each individual.
At Kiski there's no more of the dashing from class to class and the delay in starting classes.
The student reaction to the plan
is good.
"Their answer is overwhelmingly that it makes sense to them and that they find they do not forget what they have really learned." Dr. Clark said.
"A recent unsigned question- siire showed that only 4 per cent of the students had any desire to go back to the alternative plan of study."
The teachers also approve.
"They say they like it because all students are prepared for each class, we know the boys' time is devoted exclusively to his subject," Clark continued.
"The teachers, many of whom have taught both methods and some of whom were most skeptical about
the success of the Kiski study plan, definitely prefer it both for their own work and for that of the students."
Failures have been reduced almost 50 per cent as a result of the concentrated study plan. There has been a "marked substantial rise" in the average grades at Kiski.
A Kiski graduate, now at Princeon University, expressed enthusiasm typical of students who have gone through the new plan.
"It is much easier to teach by this new method," the former student said. "Once you get into a subject, you can really get interested in it. And once you're interested in what you have to study, things are easy.
Dr. Clark doesn't contend that his plan could be applied generally in big city high schools, but he believes the bigger schools could use it for students who have a capacity for developing faster than the usual pace.
Chemistry Club To Inspect Kansas City Paint Company
The University Chemistry club will inspect the Cook Paint and Varnish company Jan. 28.
Karl Seyfrit, president of the club, said that all members not present at the last meeting should see either him or Logan Miller, vice-president, so that transportation may be arranged to Kansas City.
The next regular meeting of the club will be Feb. 10, in Bailey Chemistry laboratory.
"Well, Worthal, how'd you come out in that French final you had so 'cold'?"
Engineers To Be Interviewed
C. G. Roush and L. D. Leach, representatives of the Westinghouse Electric corporation, will interview January graduates in mechanical and electrical engineering Monday, Jan. 17, in 111 Marvin hall.
Physical Exams To Be Given
An interview schedule may be signed in 111 Marvin hall.
Physical examinations for new students have been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 31, Tues. Feb. 1, and Wed. Feb. 2. Any students who entered the University in September, without having a physical examination should make an appointment at Watkins hospital.
Drop 4 From ISA Council
The Independent Student association's executive council has voted to reduce its number from 12 members to eight. Of the eight, six will be elected directly, a seventh will be the runner-up in the presidential election and the eighth, business manager, will be appointed.
Within the council there will be an administrative group of four members. The vice-president will preside over this. The group will include chairmen of the publicity, social, and welfare committees.
The welfare committee will handle intramural activities, surveys, opinion polls, and may conduct a study of political issues from time to time.
IS.A. decided recently not to merge its political power with that of the Independent Men's party and the Independent Women's party Certain factions in all three organizations felt that the loss of autonomy of their own party would cripple their effective power.
11th, 12th, 13th, 14th Streets
Blocked Because Of Ice
Due to unsafe driving conditions, the Lawrence Police department has placed barricades at the top of the hills on 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th streets.
No accidents had been reported to the police department this morning.
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