University of Oklahoma WNAD Bulletin (October 1, 1948)

SCHOOL OF THE AIR The WNAD School of the Air will include ‘eight y gram. Mrs. Dolly Connally, assistant professor of music program series this fall—three more than were broadcast last spring. Every effort has been made to include those program types which have been requested by the largest number of teachers. Bie The series are designed primarily for the rural and small schools throughout the state, but many urban schools have also found them a valuable teaching aid. All programs are written and presented at a level within the school pupils’ comprehension. They have been specially adapted by University faculty members and the WNAD Staff under the leadership of Jesse Burkett, Director of the School of the Air. As Mr. Burkett points out, “Expensive equipment is not necessary to receive the programs, A small portable radio will bring them to your classroom.” However, he points out, if you plan to purchase a new radio, it is wise to buy one with both AM and FM coverage. Mr. Burkett will be happy to furnish free booklets and teachers’ manuals for School of the Air broadcasts to all who request them. Each program is rebroadcast by wire recording at the time indicated in parenthesis. News Round-up Monday, 11:30-11:45 (Monday, 2:15-2:30) NEWS ROUND-UP is an authoritative summary of each week’s news on three levels—local, national and international. Principal materials used are AP teletype releases. These are completely rewritten on a level for elementary and Junior high-school pupils. At the End of the Rainbow Thursday, 1:30-1:45 Z en (Friday, 11:30-11:45) ‘: “Some people think there’s a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow ... I’ve never found a pot of gold there, but always a story which ought to be told to someone who'd like to listen .. . "Elaine Sanford. | This is a story series for eit 1-4, with stories selected by Mrs. Mary Marable, associate profeser of Library Science. Oct. 78—PETER RABBIT by Beatrix Potter. Oct. 14-15—THE GROCERY MOUSE by Eleanor Clymer. Oct. 21-22—THE YELLOW CAT by Mary Griggs. Oct. 28-29—THE BOB WHITE’S HALLOWE'EN by Richard H. Schauffler. Rhythm and Soy: Monday, 1:15-1:45 (Wednesday, 11:30-12:00) This series is directed first of all to the classroom that é Oct. ; : A : ~WNAD PROGRAM BULLETIN @ Dad has neither the time nor the teaching staff for regular — classwork in music. However, it will prove an interesting supplement to any regular organized music pro education, again will be in charge of the broadcasts, directed for grades 1 to 8. Oct. 46—We Get Acquainted. Oct., 11-13—Singing Games, Old and New. Oct. 18-20—Songs We All Should Know. 25-27—We Sing and Play. Making Friends With Music ‘Tuesday, 1:30-1:45 (Friday, 2:15-2:30) This is a program of music appreciation on the upper elementary grade level. It will bring you some of the finest selections from WNAD’s extensive library of recorded music as we take our listening pupils on a musical tour of the world. Dan Hayes, WNAD Music Director, and Jean Ash, WNAD Music Librarian and Staff Organist, are in charge. f ¢ / Oct. 5 8—Instruments of the Orchestra. f Oct. 12-15—Can You Name It? Ucar Instruments). Oct. 19-22—Song of Norway. | Oct. 26-29—Music From Finland. Spotlight on Health Wednesday, 1:30-1:45 (Thursday, 11:30-11:45) SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH brings many of the resource people in health to your classroom that would never be able to pay all of you a personal visit. Dr. ” L. T. Rogers, professor of health education, is in charge. Oct. 67—Pure or Doubtful (Water). Z Oct. 13-14—Start the Day Right (Breakfast). Oct. 20-21—Can You Prove You’re You (Birth Cer tificate). . Oct. 27-28—90,000 Beats Each Day (Your Heart). Know Your Oklahoma Tuesday, 11:30-11:45 (Thursday, 2:15-2:30 KNOW YOUR OKLAHOMA is designed to help familiarize children with their state. It is planned. around a four year cycle, with the first year directed to the problem of conservation in Oklahoma. 57—Know Your Oklahoma. 12-14—Oklahoma’s Treasure. 19-21—Bread Basket or Dust Bowl. 26-28—Inches from Starvation. — Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Page 7: