Word: learner
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Louis was also singing the blues. Reason: after testing "thousands and thousands" of pupils in both public and parochial schools, it discovered that one out of every three students in the first, second and third grades is a "slow learner...
Novelty v. Depth. To give his students this kind of knowledge, Dodds has placed his emphasis on the individual teacher and learner. He has set up broad special study programs in the humanities, American civilization and the creative arts. He has set up full-fledged departments of music and religion, has constantly reminded his campus to "look to religion for the truths that will not perish." The target Dodds has set for himself: not novelty, but depth...
While a novice in Near Eastern affairs, Byroade has a reputation as a fast learner and excellent organizer...
Teacher Gabriel's bag is full of such tricks. To a moppet who finally manages to play a piece correctly, Gabriel will award a slip of paper with the announcement: "I confer on you the degree of Doctor of the D Major Scale." A bored learner may be allowed to peck out scales with his nose, or play a piece blindfolded, or standing on one leg. Gabriel students also play musical Truth or Consequences, in which one penalty is standing on the head to sing God Bless America. Gabriel sometimes reverses the lesson, plays student to the pupil...