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CHAPTER VII.
METHOD OF TEACHING-ENGLISH-continued.
Unsuitable Matter in Lesson Books-Examples-Time gained by
use of Suitable Books-Difficulty of Introduction-Obviated
by expedient in one Case-Suitable Books unproductive of
Benefit without Intelligence and Energy,
CHAPTER VIII.
METHOD OF TEACHING.-ENGLISH-continued.
Inutility of good Method and suitable Books, unless Teacher's
heart is in bis Work-Forms of defective Energy-1. Feel-
ing of Drudgery-2. Disposition to contract Labour-3. In-
clination to limit exercises to what is easy-4. Want of Order
and Precision-5. Want of Interest-Examples-Resistance
to Improvement, and Neglect of Duty-Good Reading little
taught,
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CHAPTER IX.
METHOD OF TEACHING-INSTRUCTION OF THE YOUNG.
Attention to Young Pupils shows high Sense of Duty-General
Improvement in this respect-Its Sources-Pictorial Illustra-
tions Suitable Method-Perseverance-Encouragement to
persevere-Examples of Young Pupils well taught Others
less successfully-Unsuitable Lessons prescribed-Interfer-
ence of Parents-Examples,
CHAPTER X.
METHOD OF TEACHING-BIBLE.
Improvements in Reading, and retaining Bible Lessons-Higher
object still to be aimed at-Charity as well as Knowledge-
Lessons should be accompanied with seriousness and feeling
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-Preparation by Teacher-Generates suitable frame for Im-
pressing Pupils Effect of Scriptural Lessons though appa-
rently lost, yet discoverable in after Life-Bible should not
be used for Grammar and Spelling-Home Study-Reading
by selected portions-Bible Lessons should be daily-Adap-
tation of Passages to Pupils' powers-Application of Scriptu-
ral Knowledge to other Lessons-Examples,
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CHAPTER XI.
METHOD OF TEACHING-ENGLISH GRAMMAR.
Bacon's Remarks on Grammar-Its use not limited to the acqui-
sition of Foreign Tongues-Decrease in proportion of Pu-
pils learning Latin-Quotation from last Report-Increase
in Pupils learning English Grammar since 1833-Instance
of Philosophical Conception of use of Grammar-Verse affords
best Exercise-Practical or Elementary Grammar-Abstract
Rules too difficult for Beginners-Practice in Real School,
Berlin-Frequent error to teach Grammar as a distinct branch,
unconnected with reading Lesson-Too few taught in some
Schools Objections considered- Difficulty from many
Branches-Interference of Parents-Little progress possible.
-Advantages independent of the actual Progress-Exam-
ples,
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CHAPTER XII.
METHOD OF TEACHING-ETYMOLOGY.
Use of Etymology-It gives precise Knowledge of Terms, and
tends to accurate Habits of Thought-Important to those ac-
quiring no Classical Knowledge-The chief Object of this
Branch is to serve as collateral Aid to the illustration of the
English Lessons-Not therefore to be pursued as an isolated
Department Study must be persevered in,
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CHAPTER XIII.
METHOD OF TEACHING-GEOGRAPHY.
Great Increase in Number of Pupils learning Geography-Its
Application to other Lessons-Instance of Benefit arising from
the Study-Advantage of beginning with familiar Localities
-As in Holland-Physical Geography-Deficiencies-Me-
mory Work-Slavery to the Book-Maps presented by Lord
Fife, &c.
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CHAPTER XIV.
METHOD OF TEACHING-ARITHMETIC.
Increase in Study of Arithmetic since 1833-Its objects Intel-
lectual and Mechanical-Too much of blind following of
Rules in some Schools-Habits of Indolence-Teachers urged
to improve this Department-Too few Arithmeticians in
some Schools,
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CHAPTER XV.
METHOD OF TEACHING-LATIN, ETC.
The Three Counties in favourable circumstances for cultivating
Classical Knowledge-Bursaries at Aberdeen College-In-
fluence of Bequest, and Examination-Evil of imperfect ac-
quirement of Rudiments-Frequent revision necessary—
Teacher should impart clear Conceptions of what is done,
and introduce new Matter with explanatory information-
Indirect benefits of studying Latin to be imparted to those
who will not continue the study-Etymology-Pupils should
acquire independent use of their Attainments-Teachers
should love and cultivate accurate Scholarship-Higher
Teaching-Universal History-Astronomy-Composition-
Music,
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CHAPTER XVI.
METHOD OF TEACHING-MUTUAL INSTRUCTION.
Discordant Opinions as to Monitorial System-Rev. E. Feild's
Objections-Dr. Diesterweg's Opinion-Examination of op-
posing Views-Influence of Years important in a Teacher-
Monitors may be employed, not in place of Schoolmaster,
but as subsidiary to him-His influence still to pervade
the School-Results-1. External Arrangements advantage-
ously committed to Pupils-2. Mutual questioning by Con-
temporaneous Pupils should be limited to things precise and
certain-3. Higher Exercises to be intrusted only to Moni-
tors of sufficient age and experience-4. Teacher himself
still actively to superintend-Examples,
CHAPTER XVII.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF TEACHERS.
Eminent Teachers not obtained from other Districts in conse-
quence of Bequest-Difficulties encountered by new and in-
experienced Teachers, pointed out by Professor Pillans-
Normal Schools-Real importance of what is apparently
trivial in educational Details remarked by Cuvier-Advan-
tages derived by various Teachers from the perusal of Works
on Education, and from visiting well-conducted Schools-
Examples,
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CHAPTER XVIII.
CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS WITH RESPECT TO QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION.
EXTRANEOUS EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS.
Resolution to withhold Allowance in cases of permanent En-
gagements to preach statedly-Objected to by some Clergy-
men-Grounds of Objection-Arguments for the Measure-
Explanation-Difference of Opinion allowed to rest, and co-
operation continued-Engagements relinquished by some
Teachers-Operation of Resolution modified for the present,
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CHAPTER XX.
ASSISTANTS TO AGED AND INFIRM SCHOOLMASTERS.
Facility granted for Employment of Deputies on Account of In-
cumbent's age or infirmity-Conditions of Arrangement—
Extra Allowance-Gratifying Nature of this Proceeding-As-
sistants required to be taken in particular cases for increased
efficiency,
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CHAPTER XXI.
PRINCIPLE OF DIVISION.
Funds not divided equally—But with reference to every element
evincing Diligence and Success-Elements specified-Cata-
logue and certified Returns-Divisions and Rates of Allow-
ance Grounds for restricting and withholding-Object of
the respective Elements, and result of their Application-
Operation of Scheme generally satisfactory-Instance of its
stimulating Power-Modification required by unexpected in-
crease of Pupils in some Schools-1. Less Weight proposed
to be given to Numbers, &c., when exceeding a certain point:
and, 2. Allowance for Merit to be increased-Benefit from
retaining both these Principles,
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CHAPTER XXII.
GENERAL RETROSPECT.
CONSISTENCY Of procedure wITH MR. DICK'S DESIGN,
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