NRS-16964 | Observation Books [Mirannie 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 noted “The Inspector’s 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)From 1939, the majority of entries made in these volumes are entered on a specifically designed form, which is then pasted into the observation book. The form details the school and the inspection date, which was normally once a year until the later 1940’s, and biennially thereafter. The form is divided into three main areas: organisation, government and instruction.The ‘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’ 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.From 1939 until 1942 the form also includes a section headed Physical Training.The series from Mirannie Public School is currently represented by a single volume, which covers the period from 1939 until the closure of the school in May, 1970.

本观测簿（Observation Book）供教育督学（Inspector）记录学校管理、校内人际关系与纪律状况，以及教学活动的覆盖范围与实施成效等综合评述。1866年《公立学校法案》（Public Schools Act）项下的规程规定："督学对其所视察学校状况的评述，须录入该校《观测簿》（Observation Book）；该簿作为学校档案（School Record），须妥善保管，其中录入内容不得涂改或变更。"（引自1867年2月27日教育委员会（Council of Education）通过的第83条规程）

自1939年起，该类观测簿中的多数录入内容均填写于专用表单，再将表单粘贴至观测簿内。表单列明学校信息与视察日期；1940年代末之前，视察通常每年一次，此后改为每两年一次。

该表单分为三大板块：组织管理（organisation）、校务治理（government）与教学实施（instruction）。

"组织管理"板块涵盖学校设备配置、美化工程、教职工管理、档案留存、教育合作机构、整体管理的顺畅性与实施成效，以及学校在社会中的地位与声誉。

"校务治理"板块评述师生关系、纪律建设在培育行为准则、激发独立思考与实践活动方面的成效，以及学校对学生的社会化影响。

"教学实施"板块（或称综合调研）评估课程体系的协调性、备课质量、通用言语训练、教学方法，以及这些要素在促进学生智力成长与发展、培育高阶文化审美方面的成效。

1939年至1942年间，表单还增设了"体育训练（Physical Training）"板块。

米拉尼公立学校的该系列档案目前仅存一册，记录了1939年至1970年5月该校停办期间的相关内容。