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Four other members of the OISE staff will co-operate with York County staff in a three year study of elementary schools. Dr. Ross Tréub. director of the educational evaluation unit of the department of measure- ment and evaluation at OISE. will compare the achievement . V .v. .....u, sociate chairman of the depart-:[ ment of applied psychology at OISE. carried out preliminary studies at Thornlea to determ- ine the effects of the character of a school on its students. From 1970 to 1973 he will study how different students. benefit from different kinds of educational approach. The two maior purposes of the study will be to better understand how Thornlea and its variety of educational approaches af- fects different kinds of stud- ents. and second to determine the most effective educational environment for different kinds of students in schools other‘ than Thornlea. THREE YEAR STUDY The incoming grade 9 class} at Thornlea. 200 students. will be studied for three years. end- ing June 1973. These students1 have already had several per- sonality and aptitude tests. Var- iations in educational approach will be observed and effects. will be measured by analyzingi educational development and‘ achievement of students of dif- fering personalities. The board approved a budget' of $10,440 for the study in 1971. Approval for additional financ-i lng for the 1972 portion. esti- mated at $11.166, will be sought at a later date. OISE will fin- ance the six-month portion in 1973. Actual cost of the pro- ject is estimated at about three times the amount requested. from the county board. “Decisions we are making now about organizational struc- ture in our schools are subjec- tive and not backed by ade- quate research." explained Edu- cation Director Sam Chapman. "This study will provide valu-.b808use an Open plan School appears to hold different exâ€"i- able information.“ for self-control. look ahead. ‘ straint toward each other. co-} operatiing with others. differ! ences world. etc. the control groups one and which has been participating in' the discussion will be tested oni forms of Reasoning Questionnaire both: before and after the experi~ mental course. to see'if the open plan system‘ can improve moral development,‘ and the ability of children of this age to take part in worthâ€": while discussion of problems‘ and ideas of personal and 500-. la] living, professor at ’State University of New York‘ at Buffalo. t vision pupils and 39 teachers in :plore lheld by teachers themselves affect the learner‘s academic and In addition a “Moral Educa- tion" project is to be directed by Dr. Clive Beck. chairman of the department of history and philosophy at OISE. Several grade 5 classes will be involved in an experimental program. "Man in Society. a Discussion iof Ideas about Personal and. Social Living." from November“ to March 1971 and 1972. 1 Main discussion themes willl include such things as the need: the need to: the need for re- in values around the Following the program both; lincludingl in an open plan schooll. the experimental group: the Kohlberg Mora“ The results will be compared Finn. visiting Dr. ‘ OISE from the, Jeremy will conduct ant 'exoectations" study. With almost 1.300 junior di-‘ 12 schools. Dr. Finn will ex-,‘ how the expectations and pupilsi social progress This is considered important. In 1969. Dr. David Hunt, as- sociate chairman of the depart- ment of applied psychology at OISE. carried out preliminary studies at Thornlea to determ- ine the effects of the character of a school on its students. Both will be done in co-oper- ation with staff of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Educa- tion, who will give their time without cost to the research. ‘The board will pay only for ma- terials. clerical work and trans- portation. Both studies will be‘ carried out over a three yeari period. . l To Study Effect Of Open Schools 20 THE LIBERAL, Richm Approve Research Projects Two major research projects were approved by York County Board of Education at its regular meeting October 26. One of these studies will assess the effect of the educational environment on students at Thornlea Secondary School in Thornhill. and the other will involve elementary schools and the comparative achievements of students in open plan and conven- tional schools. RICHMOND HILL Putyour money where you getyour mortgage Most of the money invested in our high interest paying Guaranteed Investment Certificates has a priority in mortgage loans we make in the same area. Your investment in Victoria and Grey Certificates not only helps you, it helps your community to grow and prosper. WCTORM and GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 G. A. WAKELIN, MANAGER 121 YONGE ST. N. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Nov, 19, 1970 devoted emirer to 52: the people of Ontario The sem'a OPP Constable Mike Connor of Oak Ridges Detachment told the court Kovachis was arrested May 2 when found sitting in a car in the ditch beside Highway 11 in East Gwillimbury. Kovachis testified that the car had two flat tires and couldn't be moved. Kovachis was allowed out on bail recently after being con- victed for the April 8 fatal shooting of John Redman at Dutch Settlement Provincial Judge Pearse dismissed the ment charge for lack dence. Alexander Kovachis. 34. a Holland Marsh farmer and Wil- iowdale resident out on bail after a manslaughter conviction, last week in Newmarket Pro- vincial Court was acquitted on an impaired driving charge. Kovachis ls Innocent Of Impaired Driving LllLllAqyllEa DALCLI. unc JCGAIICL .3 academic and social progress‘l These offlces ml] be in opera- . - - =tion Mondav and the new tele- Thls ls consxdered 1m ortant: -‘ . because an open plan pschool phone number wxll be 630-9780. appears to hold different ex-i r â€"» pectations of pupils than a con-i ventional school. , , , I Dr. Jeremy Finn. visiting professor at OISE from the State University of New York at Buffalo. will conduct an "exnectations" study. With almost 1.300 junior di- vision pupils and 39 teachers in 12 schools. Dr. Finn will ex- plore how the expectations held by teachers and pupils themselves affect the learner's academic and social progress A budget of $1.000 was‘re quested for this study. Company Cost to the board for this study is estimated at $1,500 for this school year, with a total of $1,500 for the next two years together. of students in open plan schools and conventional schools. Skills in reading and mathematics in particular will be tested. MORAL EDUCATION 884-1107 Russell impair- of evi- The new office building at 5 Shoreman Drive. Downsview, in the Black Creek Conservation Area is directly south of the Pioneer Village at Jane Street and Steeles Avenue. The Metro Region Conserva- tion Authority, which adminis- ters Black Creek Pioneer Vill- age and several conservation parks in York County and neighboring municipalities, is moving its administrative offi- ces from their present location on Highway 7. llquLLa 115‘ ccu. ll u:- ” """ - . lJudy Finlay became the bridel The bride is the daughter findmfifif tesrlgggogt 9-; 3:13am of Anthony Thompson in Rich-30f Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finlay investment in a “orthwhfle‘mond Hill United Church Aug-iof Palmer Ave. and the groom ls program." lust 29 in a gown made by herlthe son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley lmother and featuring a bodicelThompson. originally from Bed- ‘and edging on the floor-length‘ford, England. now of Richmond l . Weil of roses crocheted by herlHill. Rev. Allan Hallett was conservatlon Authoritylgrandmot‘her. The gown wasithe officiating minister and Hill- lfashioned of silk organza overlery Balmer the soloist. ‘ peau de soie. Each rose was set Attending the bride. who was Move Into New Offices ioff by a tiny pearl in the centrelgiven in marriage by her father, . ‘and the bride wore a pearl tear-Jwere Gayle Roberts as maid of tioahzsgfigflfefhznhcogfrfinga'idl‘op Pendant which had been’honor. Kathy Costello as brides- t Bl k C“ k P? a ‘gfi'lher great grandmother‘s. Her!maid and Lisa Jane Campbell as ers ado Feel mneer .1 “bouquet was white with a hint‘flower girl. The groom was agek an. sex)”: 8°“Se‘73tl°“iof yellow and multi-hued green attended by David Southwell as Par}, ".1 V_ or , .0”??? and streamers. lbest man and the bride‘s other trsutees agreed. tee Deena Simpson of mond Hill termed it "3 investment in a wort program." "We can‘t afford to take part in this.” said Trustee Merna Colbourne of the Town of Markham. “Our responsibility does not end in just supplying classroom space. This is the only way we can find out if we are getting value for our education dollars." 889-1189 While Aurora Trustee Keith Nisbet objected to approving the studies before the board knows what the budget picture will be for next year. other trustees were enthusiastic about the studies. Total cost of the board for the combined studies is ap- proximately $6.00() with profes- sional staff from OISE contrib- uting their time at no cost to York County. 1 Dr. Day will follow students! now in grade 1 in both open, plan and conventional schools' for up to three years in an at-» tempt to determine whether curiosity. creativity or develop- ment of intelligence is af- fected by the “open” educa- tional environment. l l Cost of this study for 1970-71 is estimated at 51.500 and for 1971-72, $1.000. ‘Jeepsteer Commando’ Pickup OPEN SCHOOL Curiosity. creativity. intelli- gence and openness in think- ing of pupils in the two types of schools will be studied by Dr. Hymie Day, associate pro- fessor. department of applied psychology at OISE. l 1 l r ~ BAKER ’S on [he i0!) more on the [me Try the extra. get-there power of 4-Wheel Drive Gary Richardson is “Mr. SHUR-GAIN” throughout York and Ontario Counties. 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Jonas ' FISH &CHIPS Brownies And Cubs Form Honor Guard For lovely Richmond Hill Wedding PHONE: 884=929I 189 YONGE STREET NORTH An honor guard of Cubs and Brownies greeted Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Thompson when they left Richmond Hill United Church following their wedding on August 29. Mr. Thompson and his bride, the former Judy Finlay, were both leaders of the 5th Richmond Hill Cub Pack, and Mrs. Thompson served as Brown Owl for the 3rd Richmond Hill Brownie Pack. The newlyweds, pictured left signing the register, are now living in London and continuing their education at the University of Western Ontario Gary Richardson Attending the bride, who was given in marriage by her father, were Gayle Roberts as maid of honor. Kathy Costello as brides- maid and Lisa Jane Campbell as flower girl. The groom was attended by David Southwell as best man and the bride's ’fresh flavour! 763-2674 collect e‘”| The maids were gowned in yi‘mulrti-colored floral skirts in m; which purple. mauve and royal ,as blue predominated. with lilac u_ blouses and large brimmed hats. They carried baskets of yellow ‘ Shasta daisies. as an The reception was held at the of Heintzman House in North ,=_ l Thorn‘hill. brother Leigh Finlay and Rob- ert McFarland as ushers. Following a two week ,honey- WINTER TIRES moroguggfl have Jthem moun‘l'ed and INSTALLED STD R E S RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE RICHMOND HILL 884-4401 4'WHEEL BRAKE RELINE Bring in your BOTH FOR. You’re milesAahead a1: 77 7 73-‘ 4 7 75-‘ 5 Nockwu“ wh Nude-m rm moummc. ' acoo'°"" 5 ’33! “I n I‘ll moon in Miami Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Thompson are now residing in London where both are continuing their educa- tion at the University of West- ern Ontario. Toni is an honor BA graduate of York University and is now studying for his MA at Western. 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