NRS-21768 | Observation book [Calliope 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.)Prior to 1939, these volumes were written up by hand, and are printed in an appropriate format. Four pages are allowed for each report, which is headed by the name of the school and the date of inspection. The report is then divided into four main areas: attendance, organisation, discipline and instruction. 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 at least biennially thereafter. The form is divided into three main areas: organisation, government and instruction.‘Attendance’ is a brief section in which the number present on the day of inspection, the total enrolment at the school and the name of the teacher are recorded.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.‘Discipline’ covers observations on the pupils’ behaviour, manners, and standards of neatness in both their work and their persons. Remarks on physical training may also be included here.‘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 includes a section headed Physical Training, which comments on the nature, regularity and general effectiveness of the training.The series is currently represented by two volumes. Annual reports appear until 1941 followed by triennial reports from 1942 until 1948 and biennial reports from 1953 to 1959. Thereafter the reports were produced at least triennially until 1970.Volume 2 contains some loose papers which include a blank examination paper and a memo regarding the non-completion of work by contractors at Calliope Public School.

本观察簿的用途为供教育督察员（Inspector）记录有关学校管理、校内人际秩序与纪律状况，以及教学范围与成效的综合评述。1866年《公立学校法案》（Public Schools Act, 1866）项下的条例载明：“督察员就其视察的学校状况所出具的评述，须记入该校的观察簿（Observation Book），该簿作为学校档案应予妥善保管。簿内记录不得涂改或篡改。”（该条例由教育委员会于1867年2月27日通过，第83条。）

1939年之前，此类卷宗均为手写缮写，现以适配格式影印留存。每份报告预留四页，首页标注学校名称与视察日期。报告分为四大核心板块：出勤、管理、纪律与教学。

1939年起，卷宗内的多数记录均填写于专用表格，随后粘贴至观察簿中。该表格载明学校名称与视察日期——在1940年代末之前，视察通常每年开展一次，此后至少每两年一次。表格分为三大核心板块：管理、治理与教学。

“出勤”板块为简短条目，记录视察当日到校人数、学校总注册人数及负责教师姓名。

“管理”板块涵盖学校设备、校园美化项目、教职工管理、档案留存、教育合作机构、整体管理的顺畅性与成效，以及学校在社区中的地位与口碑。

“纪律”板块包含对学生行为举止、作业与个人仪容整洁度的评述，亦可纳入有关体育训练的相关内容。

“治理”板块评述师生关系、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”板块（或综合评述）评估课程设置的协调性、备课情况、整体言语训练、教学方法，以及这些方法在促进智力成长与发展、提升对高阶文化价值的鉴赏力方面的成效。

1939年至1942年，表格增设“体育训练”板块，评述训练的性质、开展规律性与整体成效。

本系列目前留存两卷。年度报告持续至1941年，1942年至1948年为三年期报告，1953年至1959年为两年期报告。此后报告至少每三年发布一次，直至1970年。

第二卷内含若干散页文件，包括一份空白试卷，以及一则关于卡利奥佩公立学校（Calliope Public School）承包商未完成施工的备忘录。