Bulletin of the University of Texas (Volume 11) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1905 Excerpt: ... PHYSICS IN THE HIGH SCHOOL. During the past twenty years the study of Physics has undergone a remarkable evolution in institutions of every grade. Following the marvelous development of scientific activities in their relation to the every day work of the world, which has characterized the present as the age of science, has come a widespread demand for the recognition of its prime factors in every modern system of education. In consequence of this demand and the resulting reorganization of educational curricula in accordance with new ideals, Physics has advanced from a wholly subordinate position to one of real prominence until today it stands on a par with all other subjects as a vital factor in every educational system. This advance, moreover, has not been confined to the colleges and universities, but, in fact, its greatest vigor has been manifested in the high schools. It is but a few years since, in recognition of a definite need of the time, the socalled "Committee of Ten," appointed by the National Educational Association, made its famous report advocating a rational method of teaching Physics and stating the general principles which should govern it. Nevertheless, in the brief time that has since elapsed, the spread of the ideas then advanced has been so rapid and the results secured have been so widely appreciated that in the older states, at least, there is scarcely to be found a high school in which Physics is not taught in accordance with what are now everywhere recognized as sound pedagogical principles. It is true that the study has been stimulated by its inclusion among the subjects recognized in college entrance requirements, but, on the other hand, it has come to occupy a place of its own by reason of its value to that large proportion of hi...