A study of Jacksonville, Florida to determine whether its present program of trade and industrial education is adequate: if not adequate, to determine the type of program which would meet the industrial training needs of its workers
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1930
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Holley, Chester O., author
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The problem of this thesis originated in connection with a statewide survey of the educational system of Florida, particularly that part dealing with vocational education. This survey revealed marked deficiencies in the Jacksonville program at the time it was made. These deficiencies have not been remedied and will not likely be until the way is pointed out. This study has an immediate use in the improvement of the work in this city and in establishing procedures for use in studies of other cities in the State. Four definite questions stated in the manuscript represent the angles from which the problem is viewed: 1. Does the present program meet the industrial training needs of its workers now served by the program? 2. Is the program adequate as to its scope? Does it reach all the industrial groups who can profit by organized training other than that which is now done in the respective fields? 3. Is the present administrative and supervisory organization adequate and efficient for the purpose of operating the program required to meet the needs of the industrial workers of the city? 4. What changes or modifications in the present program should be made to meet the needs of the workers of the city? The study is of the survey type described in the book, "Efficiency in Vocational Education" by Wright and Allen. Studies were made of the administrative and supervisory organizations, the part-time continuation school, and the evening school. These studies present evidence, drawn from reliable but varying sources, from which conclusions are drawn in answer to the questions stated regarding the major problems. The results are recorded in the form of charts, graphs, and written statements and in the order of logical sequence. The method of making the study of parts 1A, 1B, 3A, and 3B included the use of stated factors similar to those used in other surveys of the "efficiency type." Evidence was secured and compared with what would be the most desirable conditions set up by the statement of the various factors. In the second part of the study information was secured with reference to the present fields in Which training is being given and compared with possibilities for the same, these possibilities having been determined by training successfully given in other parts of the United States. The fourth part consists of suggested changes and modifications based upon deficiencies reported in the preceding parts of the study. The most outstanding of these deficiencies may be gathered from a brief outline of Part IV which presents recommendations regarding them. The outline follows: Regarding the part-time school. 1. Broadening of objectives to where the opportunity type of school exists. 2. The organization of advisory committees. 3. Utilization of potential cooperative agencies. 4. Improvement of the coordinating personnel. 5. Improvement of facilities for professional improvement of operating personnel. 6. Adaptation of building and expansion of equipment. 7. A study and use of factors set up for the purpose of measuring the progress of the school. Regarding the evening school. 1. A city-wide occupational study. 2. An equitable share of administrative attention from school officials to vocational education. 3. A content analysis of industrial jobs at which workers are employed. (Less analyses already made) 4. Organization of supporting committees. 5. Provision for improvement of operating personnel. 6. A more definite scheme for the selection of teachers. 7. Improvement of methods and devices of teaching. Regarding administration and supervision. 1. A complete definition of responsibility and authority. 2. A complete supervisory checking point system. 3. An improvement in the use of supervisory devices and methods. 4. Provision for improvement of personnel. 5. A better utilization of available materials for instruction. 6. A complete understanding of objectives and agreement as to their attainment.
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Education -- Florida -- Jacksonville
Technical education -- Florida -- Jacksonville