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With regard to monitorial teaching, I have observed that generally very little benefit results from it.
Unless the monitor has continual charge of a class, he does not acquire sufficient authority to ensure the correction of such errors as his unpractised ear can detect; and, if he has continual charge, his own studies are seriously interrupted.
But in all instances the result of monitorial teaching may be distinctly traced in the confirmed and habitual inaccuracy of the children so taught.
Before concluding this Report for the end of the year 1866, it is important to state that I have particularly watched the progress of the boys who obtained Junior Scholarships, viz.:—James Reeves Wilkinson, Thomas Walter Wilkinson, John Jones, and George Merton, and I have much pleasure in adding that these boys are making satisfactory progress at the respective schools at which they are boarded, viz.:—at St. Paul’s, Papanui, and the Rangiora Boys’ School.
I have much pleasure in confirming my Report for the September quarter, as to the improved efficiency of the “Ordinary Schools” aided by the Board.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1867, No 21A
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Summary Report of Inspector of Schools
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceEducation, School Attendance, School Fees, Canterbury, School Improvement, Student Commendations
- James Reeves Wilkinson, Junior Scholarship recipient
- Thomas Walter Wilkinson, Junior Scholarship recipient
- John Jones, Junior Scholarship recipient
- George Merton, Junior Scholarship recipient
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools