NRS-18699 | Observation Book [Jackadgery 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).The entries made in these volumes are handwritten into the book, or are typed 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 only once a year. 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 which 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 higher cultural values.

本观察簿供视学官记录学校管理、校内人际与纪律状况，以及教学的范畴与成效等综合评价。
1866年《公立学校法案》项下的规章明确指出："视学官对其所视察学校状况的评价，需记入该校的观察簿。作为学校档案，该簿册应妥善保管，其中的记录不得涂改或篡改（1867年2月27日教育委员会通过的第83条规章）。"
簿内记录可采用手写形式，或打印于特制表单后粘贴入观察簿。该表单需载明学校信息与视察日期，常规视察频次多为每年一次。该表单分为三大核心板块：组织管理、学校治理与教学工作。
"组织管理"板块涵盖学校设备配置、校园美化工程、教职工管理、档案留存、教育协作机构运作、整体管理的顺畅性与成效，以及学校在社会公众中的声誉。
"学校治理"板块涉及师生关系、纪律在培育行为准则、激发独立思考与自主活动方面的成效，以及学校对学生的社会化影响。
"教学工作"板块即综合调研，用于评估课程体系的协调性、备课情况、通用言语训练、教学方法，及其在促进智力成长与发展、提升对高端文化价值认知方面的成效。