Esther Pfiester, Nambe School - Grade 5, 1940-1941
Item — Box: 19, Diary: 4
Scope and Contents
The first entry for in this diary is a schedule and a discussion follows about how speaking Spanish will in no way "help the child[ren]." The remainder of this diary is similar to others in form. It contains reading plans, projects and discussions. There appears to be a focus on reading skills, as throughout the teacher mentions library books which can be taken home, extensive vocabulary lists, and stories copied down word for word. There is an increased focus on history and world geography, and there are numerous lessons that deal with France, Mexico, Ireland, Holland, Sweden and Norway (both studied in one unit), South America, Spain, Germany, and England. In contrast to world geography, local geography focuses on agricultural practices. There is also some discussion of other schools and Indian art. An unidentified supervisor reviewed this diary as it was being written. Comments are in the margins or at the end of the passages, and usually in a different color so that they stand out.
Dates
- 1940-1941
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 26 boxes (6 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu