The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 42

Recommendations from the Branches

Recommendations from the Branches.

I. —Classification and Certification of Teachers.

Oamaru.

(1.) That "vocal music" should not be compulsory in obtaining a certificate.

(2.) That, as regards "elementary science," it be pointed out that there appears to be a discrepancy between the provisions of Regulation 7 and those of Regulation 10—optional subjects under Class D.

(3.) That this Branch is of opinion that the conditions for obtaining certificates in Classes A, B, and C, Regulation 10, are too exclusive with respect to the University from which candidates may hold certificates.

(4.) That this Branch of the Institute is of opinion that the "term of service," and the "programme of annual examination" of pupil teachers should be uniform for New Zealand, and not left to the decision of the several District Boards.

Invercargill.

(5.) That the teaching of Singing and Drawing should be optional.

(6.) In regard to Certification and Classification of Teachers, this Association considers that no one individual, no matter what his position, should have the power of fixing the status, and thus to some extent determining the reputation of teachers all over the Colony; and that the Degrees and Honours of other Universities should entitle their holders to the same rank as those of the New Zealand University.

Dunedin.

That as far as possible the Syllabus be taught as a knowledge of common things in the form of object lessons during the first two years of the science course, and that during the third year the more systematic study of some one Science be taken up provided suitable apparatus be supplied.

III.— Regulations as to Class Books for Public Schools.

Dunedin.

(1.) That during the Annual Conference a Committee be appointed to consider the list of school books issued by the Minister of Education, and also such other text-books as may be shown at the Educational Exhibition with a view of recommending to the Institute what appear to be the most suitable class books on all the subjects specified in the Syllabus of Instruction.

Oamaru.

(5.) That it is desirable to have an uniform set of books for the various subjects—science included—taught in each standard, and that the Institute be requested to move the Education Board of Otago to adopt sets for its district.

Dunedin.

With regard to a Text-book in History, that of "Nelson's History for Junior Classes" be recommended for Standards V. and VI., and small Date Book for Standards III. and IV.

Dunedin.

That section III., clause 3, Regulations in Council' respecting the calculation of "Average Attendance," be amended by striking out the words "one-half," and substituting "three-fourths."

Oamaru.

That this Branch of the Educational Institute of Otago is of opinion that, with a view to prevent the too frequent changing of pupils from one school to another, the Board should define school districts, and that no pupil be allowed to attend any Government school other than the one in his own school district, except in the case of those who have passed the Fourth Standard, and who wish to attend a High School.

Dunedin.

That no scholar whose name has been entered on the Register of any school at the beginning of a quarter, shall be admitted to a neighbouring school, during the same quarter, without previous reference to the Chairman of School Committee and former teacher.

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