The Principal's Role in Developing a Quality Science Program
Abstract
Chapter IXThe Principal's Role in Developing a Quality Science Program SAGE Publications, Inc.1960DOI: 10.1177/019263656004426016 Donald G.Decker DURING the 20th century, the American civilization has been periodically awed by the myriad of discoveries generated in the fertile laboratories of the scientific enterprise. In fact, the impact of these discoveries has been so great that today the scientific enterprise is popularly conceived of almost wholly in terms of its material products. It was only as a consequence of the first successful launching of a satellite that America began to rediscover the latent power of its human resources and particularly its intellect. Since the school is an institution specifically responsible for the development of this resource, it was only natural that it should have been scrupulously examined by many aroused citizens. Such analysis was not only proper, but it has also proved a healthy stimulus to the entire educational enterprise. Attention has been focused on strengths as well as weaknesses, and the American high school has emerged from the forum with new respect and dignity. There are even signs that the behavioral sciences, young as they are, may be ready to launch a cultural Sputnik of their own. In any event,