NRS-2623 | Examiner's reports and memoranda received

These are Examiner's reports, submitted to the Secretary of the Council, which concern the examination of teachers and pupil-teachers. Examiner's reports were made on a printed form, and show, for each teacher or pupil-teacher examined, name of teacher, place of appointment and date of examination. The Examiner assessed each teacher's attainments in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, School Books, School Management, Linear Drawing, Vocal Music and (after 1868) the Art of Teaching and English Literature. Where applicable, alternative subjects taught were also assessed. Each teacher's classification at the date of examination was shown, together with any recommendations made by the Examiner regarding reclassification. Memoranda concerning results of initial examinations of applicants for admission to the Training School, the general standard of candidates-in-training, and observations on District Inspectors' general reports were also supplied by the Examiner. Senior Inspector's reports about the teaching standards of Denominational School teachers and pupil-teachers (1867-68) are also included, together with schedules of teachers appointed by the Council. The Examiner submitted annual reports to the Council which summarized inspection reports, the system of training and examination of teachers, the attainments and practical skill of candidates-in-training, and pupil- teacher reclassifications. A detailed analysis of pupil-teacher examination results was also furnished. (1/832, 1/836 part, 1/858 part, 1/864-65, 1/892, 1/936, 1/983, 1/989 part, 1/1017 part). 10 vols (part). Note:This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.