Roberson, Vivian Curtis 1987-06-02
Mrs. Roberson discusses her career as a teacher, including curriculum, one-room schools and other aspects of her profession.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Vivian Curtis Roberson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 02, 1987
Location: Haskell, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 24 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Vivian Curtis Roberson,
Teaching career,
Changes,
New math,
Sight reading; phonics,
Teaching art,
Curriculum,
One-room, multilevel schools,
Teachers in general,
Good qualities,
Rural schools,
Behavior modification,
One-room multilevel schools (again),
Advantages,
Curriculum,
Phonics (1930s),
Geography,
Health,
Dealing with angry parents.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s-1987
Bulk Dates: 1930s-1987
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