NRS-17545 | Observation book [Methul West Public School]

The purpose of the Observation book was for the Inspector to record general remarks about the management of the school, the relationships and discipline within it and the range and effectiveness of the teaching. The Regulations under the Public Schools Act, 1866 (30 Vic. No.22) noted 'The Inspectors' remarks upon the state of the school visited by him, will be entered in the "Observation Book" of the school, which, as a School Record should be carefully preserved. Entries therein are not to be erased or altered.' (Regulations adopted by the Council of Education on 27 February 1867 s. 83)The Observation book was originally purpose-printed for Inspectors' reports to be entered by hand, and this continued until approximately 1938. Reports thereafter were made on a specifically designed form, which was then pasted into the Observation book. The form details the school and the inspection date, which was normally only once a year. The form is divided into three main areas: organisation, government and instruction.Organisation section pertains to the school's equipment, beautification programs, staff direction, records, educational agencies, smoothness and effectiveness of general management, and the standing of the school in relation to the general community.Government section comments on relations between staff and students, effectiveness of discipline in fostering ideals of conduct and stimulating independent thought and activity, and the socialising influence of the school on its pupils.Instruction or general survey evaluates the co-ordination of lesson courses, preparation, general speech-training, teaching methods and their effectiveness in promoting intellectual growth and development, and an appreciation of the higher cultural values.

观察簿（Observation Book）的设立旨在让督学记录关于学校管理、校内关系与纪律，以及教学范围与成效的一般性评语。1866年《公立学校法》（Public Schools Act, 1866，维多利亚州第30号法令第22条）的相关规定指出：“督学对其所访学校状况的评语，应记入该校的‘观察簿’中；作为学校档案，该簿需妥善保存，其中条目不得删除或修改。”（教育委员会于1867年2月27日通过的条例第83条）

观察簿最初为专供督学手写报告的定制印刷本，这种形式一直延续至1938年左右。此后，报告改填于专门设计的表单，再粘贴至观察簿内。该表单会详细注明学校名称与视察日期（通常为每年一次），并分为三个主要部分：组织管理、校务治理与教学工作。

组织管理部分涵盖学校设备、美化计划、教职工管理、档案记录、教育机构合作、整体管理的顺畅性与成效，以及学校在社区中的声誉地位。

校务治理部分评价教职工与学生间的关系、纪律措施在培养行为规范与激发独立思考及活动方面的成效，以及学校对学生的社会化影响。

教学工作或综合评估部分则评估课程协调情况、备课质量、通用语言训练、教学方法及其在促进智力成长与发展、培养高等文化价值认知方面的成效。