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Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17224, 15 August 1921, Page 4

Altogether a total of some 800 certificated teachers have graduated from the Wellington Training College, and the experience gained, states Professor J. S. 'l'ennant convinces all who have shared in tne work that the study of really professional problems does not occupy such an important place in iihe higher certificate requirements as it should. "It appears" to us anomalous,?' says "the principal in his report, "that while the 'a' and 'B' are ostensibly higher prof*wional certificates than is the 'o,' they are evidence of so additional professional preparation. We are further impressed by the low educational qualifications of many entrants, and are strongly of opinion that the present period of pupilteachership, and probationersnip could more profitably be devoted exclusively to acquiring a better general education. In past reports I nave repeatedly stressed the necessity for as extension of the college course _ for a further year, and for tho provision of a postcollege period of probation. I would again urge the necessity for both these reforms. ■ ■ .