A PUPIL-PRODUCED MOTION-PICTURE PROJECT IN THE ALEXIS I. DUPONT HIGH SCHOOL

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by  HOWIE, THOMAS WETHERILL

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A PUPIL-PRODUCED MOTION PICTURE
PROJECT IN THE ALEXIS I. DU PONT HIGH SCHOOL
THOMAS V. HOWIE
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of Doctor of
Education In the Sohool of Education of
New York University
1945
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Preface
This document, naturally, could not have been possible
without the help of many people. To these, I feel it is
appropriate that they be recognized either personally or by
direct inference.
To Joseph V. Leidy, who was head of the Social Science
Department and Senior Civics teacher, the investigator is
more than indebted for his cooperation and work on initiating
and bringing to a completion the motion picture pro Ject.
I would be most remiss if I did not acknowledge the ex­
cellent spirit of cooperation and help given by the pupils
who gave willingly of their time and energy to make the pro­
ject a success.
To Floyd E. Brooker, Assistant Director of the Motion
Picture Project, of the American Council of Education, for his
advice and time vhich he gave to the administrators of the
project.
Dr. Paul R. Radosavljlvlch is the only original member of
the candidate's sponsoring committee. To him, as Chairman, I
express my profound respect and thanks for his constant stimula­
tion, guidance and encouragement during the preparation of this
document.
To Dr. Samuel P. McCutchen, who graciously accepted the
responsibility of serving on the committee, for his very con­
structive help and guidance.
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To Dr. Arthur D. Whitman, who kindly accepted membership to
the committee during the final stages of this study.
To Robert L. Durkee, Head of the English Department of
the Alexis I. duPont High School, the author owes a debt of
gratitude for his time and energy in reading the copy of this
manuscript.
My genuine thanks and appreciation are given to all of
these and to those whose names are not mentioned for their
contributions to making this study possible.
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CONTENTS
Chapter Page
I PREFACE........................................ 11
Brief Description of the School and
Its Fundamental Philosophies aid Objec­
tives. .......... 1
Description of the School Popula­
tion and Community.................... 1
General Philosophy - Basic Princi­
ples................................... 2
Objectives of the Alexis duPont
High School..................... 5
II ORIGIN OF THE PROJECT.......................... 8
Stimulation Due to Previous Use of
Photographic Equipment...................... 8
American Council of Education (Motion
Picture Project) Conferences ......... 9
III INITIATING THE PROJECT........................ 12
Presenting the Idea to Senior Civics
Group. ...................................12
Mutual Agreement Reached Between
Teachers and Students....................12
Determining Which Section Will Take
Motion Pictures.......................... 13
Choice of Subject to be Filmed by
Motion Picture Group.....................14
Study Unit Preparatory to Making Motion
Pictures Crime - Its Causes, Results
and Control...............................16
IV PERSONAL DATA OF BOTH GROUPS..................26
Age. . ................................... 27
Sex..........................................29
Env ir o nmen t.................................30
Scholastic Grades.......................... 34
Reading Tests........... 36
Intelligence. .................... . 4 2
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V ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN DURING THE STUDY
OF CRIME................................. 44
Field Trips . . . . . . . . . ......... 44
Visitors to Civics Class............. 49
Materials Used........................ 51
VI PLANNING, TAKING, AND PREPARING THE FILM. . 54
Exploration.......................... 54
Preparing the Scenario ............... 59
Taking and Preparing the Film . . . . . . 66
VII THE TESTING PROGRAM.................... 80
Pre and Post Tests................... 80
Teacher and Pupil Comments . . . . . . . . 125
VIII COST OF PROJECT......................... 129
Equipment . . . . . . . . . ............. 129
Material and Supplies Used on the Project 135
Travel............... 137
Total Cost of Necessary Equipment,
Materials and Supplies ............. 140
Optional Costs.. ........................ 141
IX TIME CONSUMED IN PRODUCING FILM . ...........146
Dates .......................146
Pupil Hours Consumed........................ 146
Hours Consumed in Actual Film Preparation . 149
X CONCLUSIONS AND EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS . . .150
Bibliography .................................157
Appendix
Photographic Equipment.......... • * . .143
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TABLES
Table Page
I A G E ........................................28
II SEX........................................ 29
III ENVIRONMENT - HOME LOCATION..............31
IV ENVIRONMENT - LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN HOME . . . 33
V SCHOLASTIC GRADES.........................35
VI TRAXLER READING TESTS - RATE........... 37
VII TRAXLER READING TESTS - COMPREHENSION . . . 39
VIII TRAXLER READING TESTS - MAIN IDEAS....... 41
IX INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENTS................. 43
X SCORES ON A SURVEY OF (PINIONS................ 84
XI SCORES ON ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY
A measure of Ascendancy - Submission . . . 87
XII SCORES ON ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY
A measure of Introduction -Extroversion . 89
XIII SCORES ON ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY
A measure of Emotional Stability........... 91
XIV SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST
Political Events . 7 ..................... • G4
XV SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST
Social and*"Econom3c Events.......... 96
XVI SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST
Science and Medicine................. . . 9 8
XVII SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST
Literature .................................100
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Tables
XVIII SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST
Fine Arts................................... 102
XIX SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST
Amusements.......... 104
XX SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST
Total Scores .......... 106
XXI SCORES ON TEACHER-MADE FILM TESTS........... Ill
XXII SCORES ON SUBJECT MATTER-QUIZZES......... 120
XXIII SCORES ON EXAMINATION ON CRIME........... 124
XXIV EQUIPMENT USED ON PROJECT....................131
XXV EQUIPMENT CONSIDERED NECESSARY ........... 134
XXVI MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES USED ON PROJECT . . . 136
XXVII TRAVEL INTERVIEWS AND INFORMATION ......... 138
Travel Location .......................... 138
Travel Filming .......................... 139
Travel Total Mileage and Costs ......... 139
XXVIII TOTAL COST OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT,
Materials and Supplies .................... 140
XXIX ESTIMATED COSTS FOR ADDING SOUND TO FILM . . 142
XXX PUPIL HOURS CONSUME D ......................... 148
XXXI HOURS CONSUMED IN ACTUAL FILM PREPARATION . .148
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