THE SCHOOL SYLLABUS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3042, 31 March 1917, Page 13

THE SCHOOL SYLLABUS

« i AMENDED REGUtATIONS • ANNOUNCED SOME SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES This week's ' Gazette contains amended" regulations concerning the syllabus of instruction in the primary schools of New Zealand. The syllabus i has been receiving tho attenfSm of ! tho Minister of Education and' his offi- , cers for somo time past, and recently a conference of senior school inspectors [ was held in Wellington for its con-,: : sideration. The amendments that have now- been made do not represent tho final revision of the syllabus, but the i changes ihey effect ,aro important. Some minor verbal amendments have been mado in the syllabus with the object of removing uncertainties. ■ In addition tho curriculum has beon amended and modified at many points where the alterations would not interrupt the progress of the work already started 'in the schools. A more definite statement !is made of the grammar that should be taught in order to secure correct writing and speaking of English. Provision is made for instruction in correct pronunciation, particularly of the vowel forms. Some concession has been made 'to the girls in order that they may have adequate time.to devote to needlework and domestic science. The/attention of teachers is drawn specially to the necessity of making the teaching of history,and civics bear more closely upon the spirit of national and social service . and. the development: of character. Special -emphasis is laid upon the importance of the teachers' co-operat- , ing with the other officers in the physical instruction and medical inspection of the children. Then provision is made for a more uniform method of conducting the, proficiency examination in the various ■ districts. With regard to tho inspection of schools, it is provided that the inspectors shall devote a'greater proportion of their time'to tho .smaller .schools and; the less experienced teachers. The inspectors are to make their first visit in the year tho most important one, in order that they may guide the lines of work if this is necessary^ It is provided, in accordance, with the policy recently laid down by the Minister of Education, that wherever possible each inspector is to have charge of. a definite number of schools, with which he will be more closely associated than under the old conditions. Tho idea is to secure closer co-operation between inspector and teacher. The complete revision of the syllabus is now in hand, and it is anticipated that'a draft of tho new syllabus" will be ready about October. It will bo discussed by inspectors, teachers, and others- concerned before it is finally adopted. YOU'LL ENJOY EVERY PIPEFUL OF INYICTA. : Invicta represents the summit of enjoyment for every' man who likes a- light mixture Tobacco. Ehodesian fsrown, Invicta Mixture is therefore British, and on that count alone merits but. its undoubted charm of fragrance and flavour further (recommend it. It is distinctive, and will therefore be welcomed by smokers of refined tastethere is nothing "rank" or Eonr about. it, nor will it hang about the clothes or foul the pipe. Sold in 2oz. tins, full weight, at Is. Invicta Mixture merits, your i-early preference. All Tobacconists Bell it. Dreadnought Navy ,Cut is a stronger, richer, Rhodesian Tobacco. Every tin guaranteed in perfect conditiion.—ls. 20z., full weight.—Advt. ■" " /