Dr. Bell's System of Instruction Broken Into Short Questions and Answers for the Use of Masters and Teachers in the National Schools

Frederic Iremonger

ISBN 10: 0461887991 / ISBN 13: 9780461887990

Published by HardPress, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dr. Bell's System of Instruction Broken Into Short Questions and Answers for the Use of Masters and Teachers in the National Schools
• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461887991
• ISBN 13: 9780461887990
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Dr. Bell's System Of Instruction Broken Into Short Questions And Answers For The Use Of Masters And Teachers In The National Schools by Frederic Iremonger is a catechetical reform tract that translates the Dr. Bell system into a question-and-answer format for use by masters and teachers in national schools. The work outlines a comprehensive school organization and oversight structure, detailing how to form classes, select and train teachers and assistants, assign an usher to supervise teachers, and hold masters accountable to superintendents and visitors. It emphasizes the master’s role in maintaining order, discipline, and energy across the entire school, with emphasis on building consistency through registers, marked books, and regular examinations. The text covers classroom layout, allocation of space for different classes, and the progression of instruction from reading and writing to arithmetic, spelling, and religious instruction. It also prescribes methods for pupil advancement, promotion, reward systems (merit tickets), and penalties, all framed within a strong emphasis on punctuality, attention, and a disciplined, question-led approach to learning.