EDUCATIONAL.
(To, the Editor.)
Sir, —I was very pleased to see that a move has been made against the present system in use. I consider the proper person, who is thoroughly acquainted with the abilities of each child, is the teacher who is in charge, and that person is therefore the best judge. Of course, when the inspector comes along to examine the children for a day or so, the children get excited; the result therefore is failure with some of the brightest pupils, and it is very discouraging for a child to have to remain1 in the same class another year. I. think that children should be put "up in higher standards when capable of passing by the teachers, which rarely happens. Of course some children niake as much progress in six months as r others do in twelve months; therefore" it is injustice not to encourage them. It would be more satisfactory if teachers were remold oftener than they are, and it' would be better.f or the children and teachers also would have a change. I consider one-half the teachers could be stationed nearer to their homes if differently managed.—l am, etc., , ' ■:' PARENT.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 186, 9 August 1898, Page 2
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