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English
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Educational Ideas and Practices of David O. McKay : 1880-1940
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Brigham Young University
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Ed.D. diss.
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"Among Utah educators during the twentieth century, David O. McKay was in a key position to influence education in Utah and the educational policies of the Mormon Church. This dissertation is a systematic study of the origins of McKay's educational ideas and the influence of those ideas on the development of educational policy and practice. This historical examination of McKay as an educator deepens the understanding of Mormon education in particular and the policies and practices established by him which strengthened schools, communities, auxiliaries, and families. Procedures. McKay's family background, pedagogical practices, and the curricula he studied at institutions he attended is studied along with an interpretation of the signs of McKay's past. The study investigates the extent to which McKay was an educational innovator both in and out of the Mormon Church. This historical investigation also tells the story of McKay's life within the context of the time in which he lived avoiding overt presentism. An extensive bibliographical record of McKay's works as they relate to education is developed. This research includes analysis of his speeches, talks, and addresses that discuss educational and family topics given during his early adult tenure as a leader as well as an educator both within the Mormon Church and in the public and private sector. Findings. Along with searching his educational thought, educators will be able to answer questions that they struggle with today. A careful examination of his life and works, along with focusing on his views of education and scholarship, indicate a direction for contemporary educators in the fields of teacher training, character development, moral and religious education training, parent education and curriculum. These ideas can be used to influence present-day families, educators and communities. Implications. A common adage affirms that it is only by improve the past can we understand the future. Just as McKay was respected by his generation, a new generation of educators can also glean from his experience, knowledge, and impact on education and families. This scholarship searches the development and implementation of McKay's educational views. Sharing the principles of truth that governed McKay's teaching and learning experiences will benefit educators who will explore how these principles can be used to assist individual learners in developing their full potential and how education can be used as an investment in promoting productive families." [Author's abstract]