It was concluded from the findings in this study that
1. The main purposes of the homeroom are group guidance,
administrative work, and group guidance on curriculum.
2. The functions of the homeroom were representation in
student governmentr group guidance on curriculum, discussion of
student's problems, and individual help and guidance.
S. The most valuable things accomplished were: to provide
opportunity for s.tudents to become well acquainted with other class
members, to maintain acceptable conduct and discipline in school
functions, to help promote good citizenship, and to build better
attitudes.
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4. The main defects in the program were lack of definite
objectives, lack of time, lack of participation, and lack of prepara_
tion on the part of the teacher and student.
5. The homeroom teacher is a necessary and helpful friend.
6. The homeroom fulfills an important function in that it
has a wholesome effect on the school program and on the students.
7. Despite the differences in operation in the three schools,
in each case the homeroom was an asset.
8. The problems, purposes, strengths, and weaknesses in all three
sohools were approximately the same.
9. The homeroom should be an effective learning situation; it
should be well planned, and the objectives should be clearly understood
by everyone involved.
CHAPTER VI
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Discussion