EDUCATION.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 January 1920, Page 3

EDUCATION.

CT- —"iff INSTITUTE CONFERENCE RE-

SOLUTIONS,

WELLINGTON, Jan. 3.

At the N.Z. Educational Institute Conference, the following resolution was moved: “That no system of grading and payment of teachers will bo ac ceptable unless based upqn e.lfieiepcy atul sqrvicp alpnp.”. Several speakers contended that efficiency alone should count, hut ultimately a sub-committee was set up to consider and report on all remits dealing with this subject.

The vexed question of special recognition of tlier services of teachers in hack-blocks schools was discussed. The subject was introduced by Mr J. L Wilson, who moved: “That when a new schedule of salaries is being framed, the Department he asked to make extra grants to teachers in out-of-the-way places.” One speaker pointed out that teachers .roing to Samoa were granted a, special allowance, and he urged that teachers in the back-blocks schools should also receive some recognition of their special services, in addition to what small recognition had now been given. Miss Goad, Wellington, said she considered an education board should be madia responsible for the provision o hoard in the back-blocks school*-, 1 they were unable to do so, apothiT Rffsitipn should be found for the teacht . The motion was carried una.nmous- ■■ ■■ IT—T