Bennington Home Economics Dept Seeks Curriculum Renewal
The Home Economics Department outlines its aim to prepare students for family and social roles through junior and senior high courses in foods clothing textiles child care and personal grooming. The program emphasizes lab work films guest speakers field trips and updated objectives with mixed classes for next year and a regional fair in early May inviting public attendance.
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New England
Mount Anthony
Vermont
Bennington
English Department Chooses New Curriculum and Electives
The English Department began 1970-71 with a curriculum committee of five teachers and the chairman drafting an skills based program. A senior year pilot of elective courses offered varied options including occupational English and Greek drama, with students choosing courses each quarter under teacher guidance. Shakespeare interest grows as all grades study plays and seniors plan trips to Stratford, Connecticut. Enrichment electives continue and speech will be added next year, with heterogeneous grouping gaining traction and self evaluation guiding progress. William C. Holland Jr. signs as chairman.
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Robert Lasher
Stratford
Connecticut
William C. Holland, Jr
Art Department Report Highlights Self Evaluation and Growth
The Art Department reviews its program across junior and senior high, outlining a new departmental philosophy and goals. It discusses Pass-Fail marking, grade seven and eight integration with daily living, varied class schedules, student artwork donations, and staff thanks to community contributors. Library staff details and growth are noted with rising book volumes, circulation by classes, and recent exhibits during National Education Week and beyond.
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Paul Miottke
State Department of Education
Performance Criteria in Foreign Language Study
A departmental report discusses adopting performance criteria for language skills and the difficulty of evaluating progress. It notes motivated students excel while many stop after the two-year minimum, and concludes foreign language study will remain worthwhile only for a minority. Epilogue suggests choosing a narrower focus on those willing to engage with others.
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the Home Economics Department
the Art Department
Mary Louise Plumb
Florence Santo
William Chase
Marjorie Bogh
Mary Martell
Kathy Hogan
Frances Hogan
Marie
Mount Anthony Union
Maths Library Report
of the Foreign Language Department
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