Teachers explain grading policy By Marcia Jameson All serious students are concerned about their grades. Those at the junior college level who are planning to transfer to a fouryear school are particularly anxious to keep their grade point average high for the dual purpose of enabling them to get into the institution of their choice and to qualify for scholarships that will lighten the financial burden. Students preparing to enter the job market hope their good grades will be an indication to prospective employers that they have the enthusiasm, the drive and the skills necessary to handle the position they are seeking. While it is true that the desire to succeed is enough to motivate many students, it is probably equally true that the majority need something more -something to make them
really want to learn the material presented to them , rather than to just cram for test after test after test in order to get high grades that should indicate how much they have learned. The Palomar instructors recently interviewed concerning their feelings about the traditional grading system and their own individual grading procedures said that Palomar's policy in this area gives them a lot of latitude so that they can proceed with the technique that best fits their needs and the needs of their students. Most of them also feel that a structured grading system is an asset to both the student and the instructor. It is the opinion of Dr. Roy Archer of the Political Science Department that "grading can provide motivation for the student who is not self motivated and lets the students in
general know how well they are doing in relation to their peers. It must be a fair grading system, though- one that includes numerous tests and often enough so that each test does not cover an unrealistic amount of material." Dr. Archer shares the concern of most instructors who want to excite their students so they will be eager to come to class and equally eager to learn. According to him, it is part of a teacher's responsibility "to show the student a need to learn the subject matter and to relate it to his background." Almost every student has had classes that required only a midterm and final exam and possibly a term paper. This seems like a very unfair practice. Even if his grade on the first test is very poor, he already has so much (Continued on page 4)
THE TELESCOPE Song, dance Vol. 30 No. 12
A Publication of the Aaaoclated Students
Jan.7, 1977
San Marcos, CA
Trio performs here Monday The Intemational Trio, three young prize-winning musicians, will perform in P-32 on Monday at 8 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $2 general admission or $1 for Gold or ASB cardholders. The trio was formed in 1973 and consists of Edith Lehman, 17 year old pianist, hom in Hungary; Nancy Park, 15, violinist, a native Korean; and Nancy Yamagata, 18, cellist, hom in Japan. The three have performed in Europe, debuting in Verona, Italy, while studying with Alice and Eleanor Schoenfeld at the American Academy of Arts in Europe. In 1974 they were winners of the American String Teachers Association Chamber Music competiton, winning for ''most outstanding artistic achievement." That same year they won first place in the National Coleman Cham her Music Competition, and in 1975 they were the youngest group ever to win in the senior di~ision of that same competition.
Cinematographer shows work here Lee Garmes, distinguished American cinematographer, will show some of his work and answer questions Thursday at 7 p.m. in P32. His career spans the history of Hollywood, beginning there in 1916. His films include Shanghai Express (1932), Jungle Book (1942), Duel in the Sun (1946), Detective Story (1951) and Hemingway'n Aduentures As A Young Man (1962). His appearance is sponsored by Richard Peacock's Cinema 1 class.
The Troika Balalaika, Russian folk musicians, will perform tonight at 8 p.m. in the Student Union.
Russian music on tonight Russian folk music will float through the Student Union tonight as the Troika Balalaika performs here at 8 p.m. Tickets are $2 general admission or $1 with Gold or ASB cards. The musicians, dressed in traditional costumes, will sing, dance and play the traditional folk instruments, including three sizes of balalaikas, the prima domra, which is similar to a mandolin, and the Russian guitar. The American-born Troika Balalaika is composed of Lynn
Carpenter, a Califomia native who has her masters degree in Ethnomusicology; Roy Turley, another Califomian who is a geophysics graduate of UC; and Gregory Carageorge, Pennsylvania, who has a degree in psychology and has played folk, rock, electronic music and jazz. The group has played in clubs and restaurants in addition to libraries and colleges. They have made recordings for KPFA and Golden Gate Recording Studio.
show slated Have a taste for Broadway musicals? Well rather than flying to New York, try a little home-grown variety. On January 13, 14 and 15 in a show choreographed by dance instructor Billie Hutchings thirty different song and dance numbers will be presented in the college drama lab at 8 p.m. All performances will be performed to live music. The music side of the show will be directed by Keith Limberg who will also play the piano. Also involved will be Bob Gilson's music group with Beau Wade on drums. Hutchings is arranging all of the details including the costumes. "Kim Schnaible will be helping me choreograph the show," says Hutchings. Kim, a former drama and dance student at Palomar, will be one of the main dancers in the musical review. The theme of the first half of the show will be a day at a resort area, while the second half will be night club entertainment. Among the numbers will be a jazz rock dance called Lady Marmalade and a country rock number with guitar and harmonica done by Jack Johnson. Becky Reyas who had the lead in Jack the Ripper will be singing What I Did for Love. The big dance of the evening will be Music in the Mirror, with J oretta Wright, Mary Cordara, Kim Schnaible and Jim Vanoni. Other featured singers are Karen Linden and Tom Ferraro. Other main dancers are Mary Allen and Donna Syrios. The rest of the cast includes: Yolanda Ayele, Esther Watkins, Bruce Robbins, Mark Munshausen, Laura Mclaughlin, Tedd Long, Monica Chase, Curtis Brown, Terry Barsanti, Carolyn Barnes and Laurie Baldi. The entire cast will perform in the grand finale called Here's to You. Prices are $1.50 for students and $2 for general admission. There are no reserved seats and no tickets will be sold in advance.
'A Star' is boring By Mark Brock A Star is Born, Barbra Streisand and Jon Peters's multi-million dollar extravaganza, is finally here, and, frankly, who cares? The film is non-acted by a non-cast, nonwritten, non-directed, and non-produced. As
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MOVIE REVIEW a producer, Jon Peters is a very good hairdresser. Barbra Streisand evidently directed parts of the film herself. She is a very good singer. Rock music is what this ill-conceived opus is all about, and there is plenty of it. But it is neither rock nor music. What it is is loud! Kris Kristopherson plays a burnt-out rock star who collects booze bottles - with the booze still in them. He's better than anyone else in the film, but that's not saying much. This film needs the presence of a highpowered star - like Sonny Tufts. The film is two hours, but it felt as though I'd been there two years. Frank Peirson should take directing lessons, Jon Peters should take a powder, and Barbra Streisand should take a vacation -in Siberia. Her ego is as big as her nose. And A Star is Born is a bore. Ugh! Mark Brock is a short person who used to be funny. He was editor of the Telescope last Spring, which shows you how much this rag has inproued. He allegedly works in La Jolla. H e lives in disgrace
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January sings the blahs By Beth Foehl For some people January seems to conjure up images of cosy fires, second chances and after Christmas clearance sales. For me it means 31 nonstop days of suppressing the urge to wade into a toilet and flush. Why? First because if there was no January 1, there's be no New Year's Eve, and with no New Year's Eve, there'd be no Guy Lorn bardo, and with no Guy Lombardo, there'd be
HUMOR no Eric Foonman and his trained tongue at midnight. Guy Lombardo always makes me feel like I've been drinking battery acid instead of gin, and Eric Foonman makes me wish I had barbed wire on all my teeth.
always find it particularly nauseating to have to flip the calendar to January and have to stare at a happy little snow scene filled with healthy little skiers. I have been trying to convince Hallmark for years that a hungover abominable snowman retching into a dipsy dumpster in Cleveland would be a much more appropriate January illustration. Chartreuse Sequined Jumpsuit Third, sometime in the month of January, I am forced to wear in public at least once the chartreuse sequined jumpsuit with the bustle my well-meaning husband went through 25 K-Marts to find, so that I'd finally have something to go with the owl lined boots he got me the year before.
And finally, when all the above has abated, there's the final January jewel: my Second, the first day of January always birthday that keeps becoming more of a brings the hanging of the new year's non-event every year. I don't want to say calendar in between the throwing up of the that January birthdays are a rip-off or night before's 26 1/2 Scotch and Dr. Peppers. I anything, but this is the third year in a row I've been upstaged by National Platypus Preservation Week. Pastrami Fruitcake My birthday cake is usually a leftover wedge of the fig newton and pastrami fruitcake inflicted upon us every by my husband's nearsighted grandmother. My birthday toast is usually a tactful "really porked up over the holidays didn't you" from my beloved friend, Denise. And my birthday part.y is usually a festive affair over at Uncle Ferd's apartment climaxed by the waking up of his left foot after the 357th refrain of The Old Grey Mare on his kazoo. In essence, unless you're a platypus, January is a gigantic downer. Anything from the weather to the Inauguration could depress a person to such a state where even Eric Foonman knocking on your door with his newest batch of 3-D slides of Black's Beach seems a welcome relief. Calendar makers everywhere, you done us wrong. Every Leap Year, you cut the wrong month short.
Course simulates real-world business already completed. We don't waste time," said Mrs. Campbell, "The student has the option to choose something he would not ordinarily have studied." Jobs Change Fulfilling duty requirements within modules finds secretarial and general office students changing jobs every five hours. The first two modules are general in subject matter. With the third the student branches out into specific fields of interest. The idea began when Mrs. Campbell realized that many aspects of the medical and legal secretarial programs could be combined. With department chairman Thomas Humphrey's encouragement, the project was begun. New methods and solutions emerged. Business student Kelley Hanitin types while using the dicLogically, the program was extend- taphone. In the background is LaVere Campbell, instructor. ed to include the general office procedures and secretarial minuscule matter! There is even an ment designed and printed our procedures classes. It "mushroom- "outside world" person who keeps a letterheads and various forms. ed" into a unique, coordinated, real steady flow of communication into Aren't they attractive?" situation, learning laboratory. Camphrey from "out there." There is a lab fee. The students The "company" manual covers Five well-organized departments type, punch, fill out, fold, mail, copy, "everything" from organization, function every day from 8 a.m. until staple and re-do miles of paperwork. employment procedures, job descrip- 4 p.m. In the efficient Camphrey Exactly like the "real world" they tion, and personnel policies to manner, the lab is kept functioning simulate. evaluation reports which are com- by Mrs. Sebelle Deese, office That world has entered th pleted on each student "employee." manager. It is working so well that classroom to aid the student in Mrs. Campbell "has plans for next transition from one to the other. Lectures Conducted A posted schedule of lectures, semester when two additional which are conducted in the Bored courses will be incorporated into the Room by Mrs. Campbell, provides program. Eventually, we hope to students an opportunity to arrange add machine calculation, filing and duplicating," she said. for required attendance. Encouragement Helps The roles of receptionist, mail clerk, executive secretary, machine "We are appreciative of the help operator, bookkeeper, payroll of- and encouragement we have receivVA Administrator Richard L. ficer, typist, purchasing agent, sup- ed from other departments at the ply clerk, legal and medical college," Mrs. Campbell declared. Ro!!debush has reaffirmed the secretaries are filled to insure a "Why, a computer science student, Veterans Administration's consmooth operation. The fact that no for his project set-up our computer tinued commitment to increased books are distributed seems a program. The Graphic Arts Depart- employment of handicapped persons and called for added emphasis for additional progress in 1977. Last year Roudebush announced that the VA employed 12,149 handicapped persons, which shows an increase of 662 over 1974. "As a result of our concerted efforts to provide not just jobs, but careers for these deserving individuals, a totalof5.6 percent of the VA's work force is now made up of handicapped persons," Roudebush said. It was also pointed out that the Veterans Administration has long had a policy of encouraging the employment of disabled veterans and handicapped persons. "The Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 mandate affirmative action programs for hiring the handicapped, and these have served both to augment and amplify the V A's traditional leadership in this area," Roudebush said. Roudebush pointed out that 6.6 percent of the agency's employees are disabled veterans. "Taken together, dis a bled veterans and handicapped persons on the VA's rolls number more than one in ten of our 219,403 employees," Students work in the new business skills classroom. (Photos by Todd Moyer) he said.
By Helen Van Moppes When business instructor LaVere Campbell lectures, her classroom could be considered unusual. It is the Bored Room of Camphrey Distributors. Camphrey simulates the operation of a book distributing company. Located in B-22 with its executivetype conference table and its oldtime photograph of the "company's founders" on the wall, the Bored Room sets the authentic tone of a new teaching method. Learning by role-playing in a "real-world" atmosphere- aided by attention to detail - produces an uncanny aura of actuality. The wood-panelled walls . . . carpeted floors . . . the click of business machines ... growing plants . . . the hum of quiet conversations impress the visitor. Mood Prevails Smiling recognition, a receptionist reaches for the phone. "Good Morning Camphrey Distributors," she says, "May I help you?" The mood prevails as the visitor is escorted past twin rows of desks where young women concentrate on various duties. It only evaporates when Mrs. Campbell, the Camphrey Company "president," after a goodnatured greeting, begins to explain the working plan for the program. Students, who have enrolled in 25 hour, one unit modules in several business programs, progress at their own rate, enjoy flexible scheduling, and "rise through the ranks." "Hired" to fill various jobs in the simulated office the students complete an Application for Employment and are tested. Previous education and experience are recognized. "There is no reason for a student to study something he has
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Students dig up past in local site By Charlotte Lindner Chipping waste, scrapers and choppers are some of the artifacts which have been brought to light by Palomar students after being covered by dirt and weeds for perhaps as long as 9,000 years. Students of the Anthrophology 5 and 6 (archeological excavation) classes have been working alongside members of the San Diego County Archeological Society, a club of working amateur archeologists, at a site in southwest Escondido, officially known as Site W-240. Dr. Dennis O'Neil, instructor, said W-240 is an early Indian site, believed to be of the San Dieguito culture. It's not a new site, having been discovered on Christmas Day in 1919 by Malcolm Rogers of the San Diego Museum ofMan. He nicknamed it Scraper Hill, probably because of the many scraping tools found in the area, but the Museum of Man designation is W-240 . "All s urface artifacts, such as pots, scrapers, and chipping waste have long since been removed," said O'Neil. A test bit sent down one-half meter brought up artifacts and the archeologists decided to begin excavating. "The site is unique," said O'Neil. "Until now all San Dieguito sites have been considered surface sites and were !'ever excavated. W-240 is in danger of being destroyed by weekend motorcyclists and by hous-
ing developments moving ever closer." It is located on a ridge and was near an ancient marsh, putting the Indians near water and food sources. Fire and other remnants indicate that W-240 was a habitation site. Recovered artifacts include chipping waste, the refuse leftover from making tools, and the scrapping and chopping tools themselves, used for butchering, skinning and hide scraping. The excavators hope to find bones which could be dated by the Carbon 14 method. Since this was a marsh area, it will have ancient pollen, Dr. O'Neil said, and plans have been made to have samples analyzed by a pollen specialist from the University of California, Davis. This will indicate the climate in the area when Scraper Hill was occupied. The student/amateur archaeologists meet each Saturday morning during the fall semester at the site, learning when to use shovels and when fingers and brushes are more appropriate. They range in age from a 17 year old Escondido high school student to retirees. About half the class is working toward an Archeological Excavator Certificate and the other half is there for ihe fun of the dig, said O'Neil. Artifacts are cataloged on the site and brought to the campus where Dr. Dennis O'Neil (left) ilthey will be held, to be put into a lustrates how a stone tool museum at some future date. The was used as student Roy planned museum would be located Gooch watches. on the Palomar campus
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Betty Boop stars in seven films Wednesday in the Comedy Film Series in a mixed bag special before finals week. She shares the spotlight creating a beautiful piece of fur- with Robert Benchley's Sex Life of a Polyp. The movies start at 4 p.m. in niture or to learn a trade." This attitude holds true for all of P-32. the vocational classes, for most of Charlie Chaplin's Limelight is the P.E. classes, and for the art and featured during the college film music classes that teach or refine series on Thursday at 2 and 7 p.m. in certain skills. With the exception of the campus theatre, P-32. P .E., most instructors give written tests as well as performance tests to see that the required skills are being The Student Help Center is sponattained. Disparti finds that those students who do high-quality work soring a finals workshop taught by on projects in the shop also get high Martha Lehr and Cynthia Poole Monday at 1 p.m. in Room &8 and grades on the written tests. In the Music Department Robert on Tuesday at 12 noon in Room &2. Gilson takes the same type of Topics to be covered include test (Continued on page 6) taking, note review and psychological preparation for finals.
Teachers discuss grade policy (Continued from page 1) time invested in the class that he is reluctant to drop it. Dr. Archer feels that frequent grading, in addition to letting the student know how he is doing in the class, also indicates to the instructor how well he is succeeding in getting his message across. As important as he feels grades are in revealing a student's success, he also believes that the attitude of the instructor is equally if not more important in terms of motivation. Warren Hawley, another history/ political science teacher, has strayed from the customary path of short-answer exams. He gives essay tests exclusively even though grading them for his numerous classes is a staggering job. "Students can't fake essay tests; but in 90 % of the cases, the student who gets an A on an objective test will usually get the same grade on an essay test," Hawley explained. "Any course is structured by the type of tests the instructor gives. Objective tests frequently revolve around names, dates, and places, and lectures tend to focus on these matters. Essay tests encourage the teacher to focus on what he really feels is important." The motivation problem so
prevalent in many academic classes, in which students may not have a prior interest in the subject or just need the units to graduate, is almost nonexistent in the vocational and skill-oriented classes. Nicholas Disparti who teaches wood technology said, "The finished product- a clock, table, cabinet, etc. -is the only motivation necessary for these students. The people who sign up for these classes are interested already. Often they don't need the units for anything. They just want the knowledge and experience for the enjoyment of
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Class uses old methods History of art classes at Palomar are more than just watching slides and listening to lectures. Instead, each student must create a project using methods and media of artists from as early as the paleolithic period up to the 14th century Gothic period. Rita White, chairman of the Art Department, feels that the projects make the theory and workmanship more understandable. "Students get more benefit from actually going through a process that might have been used centuries ago than they do
by just writing a term paper about the process," says White. Many of the art history students are not art majors and the project may be the first attempt they have made at being creative. White explains, "They put work into it and come out with a product they can enjoy and take pride in." Objects range from paintings and sculptures to craft objects. All of these projects from the fall semester will be on display in the main library from January 10 through January 28.
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The new Women Aware group will meet sometime next week. The time and room number will be posted in the cafeteria and on bulletin boards. For further information contact Jane Jackson, sponsor, Ext. 395.
Cagers open Mission play on road against Chaffey After finishing fourth in their own Comet Classic over the Christmas holidays, Coach Andy Gilmour's basketball team (8-7) will start conference play tomorrow night at Chaffey College beginning at 8 p.m. They will then return home to host Citrus Wednesday at 8 p.m. Playing minus their two injured all-conference players, Tyrone Davis (chest) and David Moore (shoulder), Palomar couldn't keep pace with Antelope Valley December 29 and lost 72-63, despite a season-high 26 points from Don Joy (12-18 shots, for 67%). The night before Palomar gave the eventual toumament champs, Grossmont a run for it until the final minutes before finally losing 69-61. Tyrone Davis led the way with 22 points followed by Joy with 13. Ken Jackson had 10 points and nine rebounds. In the opening round action the locals downed Glendale 87-74, putting five players in double figures. Davis again led the team in scoring with 22 points. Jackson added 19 followed by Don Joy with 12, Mo
Romain (11) and Marcus Hays had (10). In two games played earlier, the Comets downed Rio Hondo 78-63 Decem her 22 as Tyrone Davis scored a season high 27 points. They also took it on the chin dropping a 72-63 decision to Santa Monica December 18. With both Davis and David Moore ready again Coach Gilmour feels they should be tough in their conference. "We definitely feel we should be considered a contender this year, and if we play to our potential we'll be right up there in the end."
SLO Tourney on tap Palomar's wrestling squad will have two dual-matches awaiting it next week when the Comets return from tomorrow's Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) Toumament. Cal Poly's Toumament should provide a good limbering-up match for the Comets, who are coming off a 22-day layoff.
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And homemade chill have returned to the area. See us soon for delectable appetite pleasing food and cold beer. Comet forward Don Joy had a convoy of Mira Costa Spartans with him as he passed off to a teammate in a game earlier this season. Joy has been a key underneath in leading the cagers to a 8-7 mark.
Plans drawn, but bucks needed for art theater Eleven state construction projects have been selected from San Diego County among the 280 projects statewide that might be financed by the federal govemment under the Public Works Employment Act. Among projects submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce for approval include $2.7 million for an educational theater at Palomar. The projects amount to more than $11 million. Although Palomar's request for funding is one of many, college officials feel optimistic they will be granted the money. According to Dr. Frederick R. Huber, college president, plans have already been drawn up, which will save time. A condition of the funding is that construction be started within 90 days from the time the money is awarded. Dr. Huber said that after bids go out, which should take 30 days, construction could start right away. He said other projects being considered by the govemment are not as well prepared. Some do not have plans ready, which he said might take 90 days to complete. Another reason officials feel optimistic is that the college project is
on a list that is supported by the state. The new theater will play a major role in the field of arts according to Dr. Huber. It will be able to house 400 to 500 persons. Currently there is no other facility that can handle that amount of people with the exception of the Dome. A decision is expected from the federal govemment within a month. If the money is granted, a new educational theater will be constructed near the main entrance to the campus. BUSINESS
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Probation rules altered Changes in probation policy are in effect this semester. There are two types of probation, academic and lack of progress. Any student with a GPA under 2.0 is on Academic Probation. Lack of Progress Probation deals with excessive withdrawals. Under the old policy a student would be placed on probation if 50 percent of his grades were "W's." The new policy states that a student will be placed on probation if 50 percent of his units are "W's." The change from grades to units will result in a fairer system according to Dr. David Chappie, Dean of Student Services. "Under the old system a student could have a five unit and a one unit class, drop the one unit class and be placed on probation," said Dr. Chappie. "Now he'd have to drop three units to be put on probation." Letters are mailed to students who will be placed on probation. If a student wishes to challenge because . of special circumstances (illness, accident, death, etc.) he may petition the Academic Review Committee. It should be noted, however, that even a successful petition of the committee will not result in the removal of "W's" on a students transcript.
Planet highlighted 1n monthly show "Spaceship Earth" is January's show at the Planetarium. Our ''home" will be shown as it appears from outer space and the implications of space born selfexamination will be discussed. Shows are given at 7:15 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. There is no charge. On clear nights after the shows telescopes and technical assistance are available for personal explorations of the heavens.
Teacher brings travels to class Students of Chicano Studies 76 and 77 are getting an extra added attraction to their classes. R. Anthony Guerra, Chicano Studies Coordinator and instructor of the two classes believes students should be able to see what they're reading about-and not just from pictures in a book. Each summer Guerra takes a trip to a country (or countries) which relate back to the subject matter covered in the Chicano classes. He takes movies and slides of all he sees and brings them back to Palomar to share with his classes. "I also bring back artifacts which I pass around in my classroom. I'm starting a tradition of putting on an exhibition at the library to show the different aspects which make up the Chicano," said Guerra, who is starting his fourth year here. This summer Guerra and his wife Maria visited Spain, France, Italy,
Debate squad places high Palomar's forensics team made an impressive showing at the Pacific Southwest Fall Debate Championships held recently at the University of Southern California. The 40-school tournament saw Steve Jess placing second in Lincoln-Douglas debating, advancing to the final round after defeating students from Long Beach City, Claremont, College of the Desert, and Orange Coast. Also in Lincoln-Douglas debating was Mark Mowrey with a 3-3 record, defeating College of the Desert, Claremont, and Long Beach. The Oxford team, consisting of John Theobald and Ed Estes, also placed 3-3 by defeating Cal Poly, Pomona, Cypress, and Cerritos. Coach Pat Schwerdtfeger said that the team's 11-8 record was especially important since the four Comet speakers are first-year competitors.
Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. The young couple stayed for a month in Spain where Maria has relatives scattered throughout the country. Guerra's eyes sparkled and his smile grew even wider as he spoke of the Encierra, the running of the Bulls in Pomplona. "It takes place for one week each year," he said,"during the Fiesta of San Fermin. At 6 a.m. the Encierra starts, with the bulls running from the holding pens to the bull ring. It's just unbelievable, a 24 hour party." Guerra took movies of the bulls running through the streets of Pomplona and also brought back a pair of shoes the runners wear, first for running through the streets and later to dance. His classes will also see slides and movies of the Escorial in Madrid, a Roman aquaduct and the Alcazar, a castle housing armor for both horses and men, in Segovia, the Palacio Real in Sevilla, a Spanish colony called Cueta in Morocco, the Alhambra and the tomb of Ferdinand and Isabel and Juana la Loca, his daughter, in Granada. Guerra's library display this year was of items from Spain and Morroc-
an individual basis or in small groups are very effective. I do this now with some of my small classes. "In the past I have given some Biology 10 students the option of taking tests or of getting practical experience teaching some aspects of cell biology in the North County elementary and high schools. Although it is harder to evaluate the students this way, !think it is a more effective teaching and testing method for this type of class. It can be very successful with adequate community support, but the logistics of correlating it all are difficult. But if it can be worked out, it should be a plus for both sides -the community helps Palomar students and Palomar helps support the community, offering the students' time and knowledge for practical applica-
Past trips have been to Mexico, traveling from Mexicali to the Yucatan. "I'm working on a class which will be traveling during Christmas, the semester break or Easter vacation," he said, "with my class as a prerequisite (CS 76-77) and taking interested students who would like to fly down into Mexico and visit the ruins, seeing modern Mexico, ancient Mexico and Indian Mexico. We'd fly to the Yucatan to cover the colonial aspect, since the classes cover colonial and Mayan and Aztec Indian culture."
Five county residents join foundation board Five prominent North County attorney, with offices m Poway, residents have been named to the Cardiff and San Diego. Board of Directors of the Palomar Dr. Stanley Thien IS an opCollege Development Foundation, tometrist in Escondido. according to Dr. Frederick R. Huber, Charles Salter, a Vista attorney college president. Lucy Bayne of Escondido, a and member of the foundation board member of the college board of for many years, was recently elected trustees, has accepted the foun- president to fill the unexpired term dation's invitation to sit on its of Iris Sankey, who has been appointed by the Governor to serve on board. Fallbrook residents Floyd Collins the State Board of Equalization. and Charles Hall have joined the Sankey will remain an active Foundation effort. Collins is a member of the foundation board of retired printing executive, while directors. Hall heads the Berry-Bell Mortuary. According to Salter, the foundaJames Jeffries of Poway is an tion is preparing for an aggressive capital drive in the coming year. The directors will consider an agenda of projects prior to its April, 1977 meeting. At that time, the directors will announce plans for a funding drive. Projects being examined at pretion in various teaching services." sent include a museum to house the In a case like this, student motivation has to be enhanced because of history, anthropology and the direct relationship between lear- archaeology of the region; an outning strange, new material and door pavilion for student and comapplying it directly in a teaching munity activities; a greenhouse and other campus beautification; an situation. It is certain that the desire for athletics and physical education good grades, to transfer to the next complex, which might include a higher level of education, or to stadium and field house; an art impress prospective employers is an gallery; special equipment for the instrument of student motivation. planetarium and broadcasting However, from the information classes; a new library; and a gained in this recent survey of President's ''unrestricted fund" to Palomar instructors, it would enable the foundation to purchase appear that this consideration is pieces of art or educational equiponly a secondary one in many cases. ment or to pay for special guest A teacher's enthusiasm for the speakers. The foundation board of directors course he is teaching and his ability to show a practical way to apply the meets monthly to hear presenmaterial learned are probably much tations on one or more of these proposals. more effective motivators.
Teachers discuss grade policy (Continued from page 4) approach. Students in his orchestra classes not only need to be able to play the selected songs as he requests, but they must also be able to verbalize their performance skills. So, at the more advanced level, Gilson takes advantage of oral testing. At the elementary stage, he uses the old favorite - the shortanswer exam. Dissatisfied with the standard methods of testing for his biology classes, Robert Ebert has, from time to time, employed some innovative approaches to testing and grading. "Although large classes limit the possibilities of what you can do," he confessed, "small classes allow ¡ a great deal of flexibility. Because I want the new student to get the basic concepts, I find that oral exams on
co and included fans, a blouse, a tray, boxes and coaster, playing cards, an embroidered scarf and brass items from Spain. He took a boat to Cueta where he found a mantilla, caftans and a colorful tapestry. The items have been removed from the library, but Guerra said he will have them in his office (ST-6) for viewing by interested persons. "The slides add a little color to the class, you can read something, but when you see the culture of Spain and the different types of influence it has, it's really quite unique," he said.