Douglas A. Silcox, principal of Welland High and Vocational School 1969-1975
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Title
Douglas A. Silcox, principal of Welland High and Vocational School 1969-1975
Subject
Douglas A. Silcox
Description
Black and white photograph of Douglas A. Silcox, principal of Welland High and Vocational School between 1969-1975, photo undated.
On page 73 of "The History and Development of Welland High and Vocational School 1854-1979" it reads:
"During his principalship the credit system was introduced in Ontario by the Department of Education. This type of system abolished formal grade numbers and allows the student a greater variety in the choice of subjects. This type of system also creates an individual time table for each student. Different reactions have been voiced concerning the effectiveness of a credit system but the majority of students have commented in its favour. The seem to enjoy being able to meet a greater number of students as they spend each period with a different group. With the instituting of the credit system, Welland High has proven flexible as it keeps pace with changing trends in education."
On page 73 of "The History and Development of Welland High and Vocational School 1854-1979" it reads:
"During his principalship the credit system was introduced in Ontario by the Department of Education. This type of system abolished formal grade numbers and allows the student a greater variety in the choice of subjects. This type of system also creates an individual time table for each student. Different reactions have been voiced concerning the effectiveness of a credit system but the majority of students have commented in its favour. The seem to enjoy being able to meet a greater number of students as they spend each period with a different group. With the instituting of the credit system, Welland High has proven flexible as it keeps pace with changing trends in education."
Creator
Unknown
Source
Welland Public Library Local History Collection
Date
c. 1969-1975
Rights
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Format
Black and white photograph
Type
Still image
Identifier
"The History and Development of Welland High and Vocational School 1854-1979" LHC 373.71339 Tan - p. 72
Coverage
Welland
Files
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Douglas A. Silcox, principal of Welland High and Vocational School 1969-1975,” Welland Public Library Local History, accessed May 16, 2024, https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/items/show/10665.