SCIENCE INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION STUDY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

The article focuses on the Southern Association Study in Secondary Schools and Colleges, which is one of those cooperative studies that attempt to improve the programs of secondary schools. While tracing the history of educational associations, one finds that the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools has played an important role in improving the quality of school and instructional procedures. The focus of the Assocaition gradually shifted from accrediting secondary schools and colleges to direct aid to those engaged in attempts to improve their educational programs. Conducted by the Association, this study has special reference to the improvement of secondary education in the southern states in the U.S. One of the first attempts of many teachers associated with the study was that of making a careful appraisal of the helps which the school should give to its pupils and to its patrons in the community. The findings revealed that several pupils were planning to attend college, and it was also found that nany had no definite plans.