McLain High School - Highlander Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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New Century We communicate in many ways. At times the expression on our faces or even our eyes indicate a mood or a need. We use our hands and arms to communicate. Mostly we use words and in some cases symbols and numbers. Words and numbers are essential to our survival, they are the basis for our movement to new and better things. Ever since there was an entity called education , teach- ers have constantly looked or new and better ways of teaching and transmitting skills and knowledge. Many new methods of learning have been attempted. Some have been discarded as ineffective, others have become an accepted part of traditional learning processes. During this first school semester, 1976-1977, it was de- cided to try a new learning program in mathematics and reading at McLain. Une group of educators from the Tulsa Schools was sent to Califomia to learn about the operation of the New Century Math Program. Mrs. Mable Fuhrman, who was to become the New Century Math teacher, was an important part of this group. A second group was sent to St. Louis, Missouri to leam about the operation of the New Century Reading Pro- gram. Miss Kaye Reinhard, who was to become the New Century Reading Teacher, and Mr. Larry Alexander, who was to become the director of the project, were among those who travelled to St. Louis. Training sessions were long and lasted into the night and while our staff mem- bers were away, needed equipment was being set up in the new reading and math centers. Students were then selected to participate in the pro- grams. Tests were administered to these students to find out just what point should be their beginning point in the program. This is one of the nice features of the two programs. Any student can enter the program at the level at which he can comfortably function. He progres- ses at his own pace and his progress is recognized by the awarding of certificates and teacher recognition. Both written and audio Ctapesj material are used to support the leaming process. When a student finishes a particu- lar assi nment his work is immediately checked and he proceefs on to the next assignment again working at his own pace. The purpose of these programs is to improve reading and number skills. All of us, adults and students, can continually benefit from the sharpening of such skills. The President of the United States recently completed a program designed to improve his ability to read and comdprehend rapidly. Stu ents who are interested in the New Century reading and math rograms should take the opportunity to explore further and talk with one of the counselors or teachers about what the program can do for them. 92

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