Educational film catalog (1936)

EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 371.26-371.42 Village school— Continued of England are bearing up under the terrific strain. Should be shown to all groups for its character-training value. It will be of particular interest to those classes studying the people of Britain. It also should be shown to adult groups, especially those 'budget slicing groups' who want to cut down on educational budgets in the interest of defense. This film definitely shows that education is the first line of defense." Secondary educ. jh-sh-c-adult 371.26 Mental tests Performance testing. 2R 16-si-$72; rent $2 1939 Minn 371.26 May also be had separately. Each reel may be bought for $36 or rented for $1. Rl runs for 16min and R2 tor ISmin Reel 1 deals with the testing of normal child, Mary age 10, mental age 10, and a moron, John, age 20, mental age 7. Film shows them being tested with the Maniken test, the Seguin form board test, the Knox cube test, the Diamond test, and the memory test. At the end of each test, the score of Mary and John is given and a comparison score of the two together. Reel 2 covers the testing of a bright normal child, Jane, age 4, mental age 6; an imbecile, George, age 20, mental age 4; and an idiot, Robert, age 20, mental age 2. This reel covers also the Maniken test, the Segum form board test, the Knox cube test, the Diamond test, and the memory test "These films compare two sets of children, one of each set above normal, the other feeble-minded. After introducing each child psychologically, the film shows the reactions to the Maniken, Seguin Form Board, Knox Cube, Diamond, and Memory Tests. Excellent to demonstrate testmg procedure, and scoring methods. Most useful to psychology classes in de- pictmg facial and muscular responses of the feeble-m.inded to these situations. The film is carefully done, well photo- graphed." J. Frederic Andrews 371.42 Vocations Aptitudes and occupations. (Vocational * guidance ser.) 16min 16-sd-$60 1941 Coronet 371.42 ALSO AVAILABLE PROM 16mm: Cal Geo III Ind Kan Minn Tenn Wis Discusses six of the fundamental human abilities—mechanical, clerical, social, musi- cal, artistic and scholastic and indicates how a student may, with the aid of school counselor, determine how much of each of these abilities he has. It also indicates broad fields in which certain combinations of abilities are required "This is an excellent film. Pedagogical- ly sound, and a good teaching film. Sound and photography fine." Collaborator sh-c-trade Guide Finding your life work. (Your life work t ser.) 22min 16-sd-$100 1940 VGF 371.42 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: BosU Cal Col Geo Ind Io8 Ken NH Ohio Okla PCW SHS TexVE Wash Wis YMCA Manuscript was prepared by Arthur P Twogood, Associate Professor of Vocational Education, Iowa State College. A man is seen fishing, and the commentator com- pares an experienced fisherman and his special bait with a boy looking for a job. »i - silent; sd - sound; f . inflammable; nf - safety; p . pri c - college; trade 57 The boy must use the baits of personality, training and experience. There is a sequence on "knowing your- self." This considers the various aptitude tests and the individual's educational record, his character, interests, accom- plishments, social assets, and financial ability to sustain himself until established. The next sequence is on "studying oc- cupations." Here there are suggestions for obtaining information about many of the occupations available. The value of various school subjects is outlined. The film ends with the building of the blocks of success into a pyramid, and with the commentator sounding a note of opti- mism as to the opportunities open for young Americans "An outstanding film on vocational guidance. Could be used both in high school and college as a preparation for most any vocation. Better than anything we now have on the subject." California "An excellent film; well conceived, planned, and executed. Should achieve its purpose better than any other film we have seen of this type. . . All phases of technical quality are excellent." Georgia jh-sh-c-trade-adult Guide I want a job. 26min 16-sd-$100 1941 For- um films; IdM 371.42 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Ind Ken Ohio Tenn TexVE Available in cinecolor or on regular black and white stock About a young man who has lost his first position through a merger. George Miller is an average young American who is intelligent and honest, and who, luckily, "fell in" to his first job. When he is fired, he despondently turns to his family for advice. His Uncle John, a retired business man, takes him in hand and sug- gests new ideas and personal improve- ments which should aid him in finding a Job. Together, they look through the daily paper, and when they find a news item stating that the Cobalt Corporation had recently purchased important patents, Uncle John tells George that this com- pany will surely expand and need more help. George is coached by his Uncle John in manner, appearance, presentation and attitude. Some time later we find George entering the employment offices of the Cobalt corporation. There are a number of other young persons applying for positions, and as George fills out his application and awaits his turn, we go into the oflBce of Mr Gibbons, the Personnel Manager, where we "sit in" on every applicant's interview. Finally, George Miller is shown in, and we quickly see where the advice Uncle John gave him takes effect. After this inter- view, the Narrator and Mr Gibbons dis- cuss each applicant. The final decision is left to the classroom "This film, while ostensibly dealing with proper and improper technics of seeking employment, has far deeper implications. . . It brings to the classroom, In tangible form, those intangible qualities toward which all education is directed. . . Could be classified as a discussion type of film the purpose of which is to create critical thinking. . . Enables a child to see why we stress so many of the vital essentials of character and does it in a very interest- ing manner. A 'must' for every library Most suitable for merchandising classes, business training, vocational guidance and economic citizenship as a supplement to the other teaching media. But its value lies in its power to create discussion in homeroom periods, citizenship-training classes, and other occasions when character is stressed. It is also recommended for commercial organizations for personnel training." Secondary educ. While some of our collaborators are most enthusiastic about this film a few rate it as quite unsatisfactory el-Jh-sh-c-trade-adult Guide "trade *schoo*lT*"*"^^' ^"^ ■ ^""'•"" ''•''*': sh - senior hinh;