The purpose of this study is to summarize, document and evaluate information and facts about the growth and development of children necessary to give each child experiences that have meaning, purpose and value. Chapter I discusses the physical growth and the social psychological needs of children; further it describes some ways in which group dynamics function in a democratic atmosphere. Chapter 2 reviews and then shows actual use made in Fishweir School Jacksonville, Florida of various techniques for gathering information about children. Chapter 3 is devoted to a brief study of five selected pupils in the Fishweir School. / Typescript. / "August, 1952." / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education." / Advisor: W. Edwards, Professor Directing Study. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-45).