The Educational screen (c1922-c1956])

84 Educational Screen UTILIZATION • How They Thought They Were Motivated— Joe Park, Northwestern University — Journal of Eduaitional Research, 39:193-200 November, l'945 Report of a study made to find out what techniques pupils or former pupils of elementary and high school remembered as motivating techniques. Replies were received from 54 high school pupils and 93 Northwestern University students. They were given a mimeographed article to read on motivation, and were asked to write freely the technique or techniques that had caused them to want to learn to study The taliulated results showed that 187c were recalled as having been audio-visual devices; such as films, displays, field trips, radio, etc. Of 51 references to audiovisual aids, the distribution among the various types was even. • Assembly Film Programs — Frances Norene Ahl, Glendale. California— .S"ofia/ Studies. 36:291 November, 1945. \ suggested number of titles that could be shown to a general high school assernbly that would relate to current holidays or commemorations. TRENDS • Visual Education Comes of Age — R. H. Cash. Consultant. Visual Aids Dept., University of South Dakota — School Executive. 65 :57 December, 1945. The story of South Dakota's use of visual aids is summed up briefly: 1930, a few travel films and two small-lamp silent projectors; 1934, three sound projectors in the state: 1936 a film library established in the University Extension Division of the State University, and a course given. Later, film conferences were held, a few cooperative ,film libraries set up, a separate Department of Visual Aids organized under a director. Now that the war is over, this trend toward increased use is being continued. PHOTOPLAY APPRECIATION • Dramatics and Motion Picture Appreciation — Harold Turney — Bulletin of the N.E.A. I>ept. of Secondary-School Principals, 29:86 November, 1945. The article is included in a section on dramatics as fundamental speech activities. Students of the drama can learn to apply what they have learned to the art of the motion picture. The author suggests some of the ways in which they can use their knowledge of dramatics. • Film Appreciation in Adult Education — 'Roger Manvell Adult Education (British), 18:16 September, 1945. Since the motion picture is the only major art the people as a whole enjoy unselfconsciously, it should be studied for greater appreciation, but not to promote a "clique of superior film fanciers". It deals with national and international themes and has produced great classics from many lands. Film critics and serious movie goers will want to read the original article. • A Plea for the Movies — Harry L. Marcus, Eastern District High School, N. Y. C.—High Points 27:65 November, 1945. Outlines a course in photoplay appreciation given in the English Department. The students have learned to select films more carefully and they have especially learned to evaluate the treatment of social problems in movies. They have made silent films, have sponsored film revivals in their neighborhood tlieatrcs, liavc visited nuiseums. Film News Editors Resign Mr. Thomas Baird and Miss Jcannette Samuelson announced on January 10th that they had resigned as editors of Film Neivs and had severed their connections with the American Film Center, the publislier of the magazine. TEACHER TRAINING • Visual Program of Michigan Summer Workshop — Mary Aceti — FUm and Radio Guide, 12:16 December, 1945, Describes the program at a one-week summer workshop on genera! curriculum problems of the Michigan Working Conference held each summer. At the beginning of the week (which included study from morning through evening), a mimeograph was distributed listing all visual aids to be used and seen. Individual and small group needs were met by the choice of suitable film subjects. Panel discussions in the evening were aided by the showing of such films as "Military Training" (introduced to discuss what we can learn from the GI methods); and "Watchtower Over Tomorrow" (to start discussion on education for peace.) A meeting on conservation was anticipated by a field trip and the showing of appropriate films. Films for review were made available every day after the noon meal and before and after the evening session. In spite of the many other activities at these hours, attendance was very good. An evaluation sheet given to 20 members of the group helped in judging the visual program and in making plans for tlie following year. The students enjoyed the variety and quantity, the opportunity to see the most recent films, the practical planning and flexibility of the schedule, and its gearing to group and individual interests. The article concludes with a list of the titles and sources of all the films used in that program. EQUIPMENT • Purchasing a Motion Picture Projector — Maurice P. Hum— Social Studies, 36:319 November, 1945. \ good review of standards. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION • Visual Religious Education: A Ssrmposium — Religious Education. 40 November-December, 1945. Trends in educational uses of audio-visual aids in various aspects of religious education are described in articles by leading educators. Among the articles and authors are: "Recent Developments" by Mary Leigh Palmer; "A New Day in Visual Religious Education" by Paul H. Vieth; "How to I'se Films and Slides" by William L. Hockman; "AudioVisual Aids in Jewish Religious Education" by Azrill Eisenberg; "AudioVisual Aids in Catholic Religious Education" by George Nell. William L. Rogers sums up new production and future plans in "Can We Count on the Availability of Films?" A bibliography of articles, magazines and sources concludes this excellent issue. SOURCES OF INFORMATION • Teachers' Guide to Coronet Magazine — Samuel Weingarten, Chicago City Junior College, editor, A monthly bulletin that includes quizzes, discussion and composition topics, questions, visual aids and bibliography for use with the magazine. Mrs. Esther H. Berg, of the New York City school system edits the section on visual aids. • Educational Films in Sports — compiled by Frederics Bernhard. Chairman of the Visual Aids Committee, National Section on Women's Athletics. Published by the .■\merican Film Center. New York, 1945. Price 5Cc, including supplements for the next five years. .•\ selected list of films consisting of (a) instructional motion picture films (including content and appraisal of each), (b) instructional films in process of production, and (c) promotional films. The Fulucational Film Library Association of New York cooperated on this project. 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