because we are compelled to admit pupils whose studies have been neglected; and because we wish to organise the instruction in every branch, so as to afford the pupils a model and guide in the lessons which they will one day be called upon to give.

"With respect to material instruction, we regard much more the solidity, than the extent, of the acquirements. This not only accords with the intentions of the higher authorities, but reason itself declares that solidity of knowledge alone can enable a master to teach with efficacy, and carry forward his own studies with success.

"Practical instruction we consider of the greatest importance.

"All the studies and all the knowledge of our pupils would be fruitless, and the normal school would not fulfil the design of its institution, if the young teachers were to quit the establishment without having already methodically applied what they had learned, and without knowing by experience what they have to do, and how to set about it.

"To obtain this result, it is not sufficient. that the young men should see the course gone through under skilful masters, or that they should themselves occasionally give lessons to their school-fellows; they must have taught the children in the annexed school for a long time, under the direction of the masters of the normal school. It is only by the familiarising themselves with the plan of instruction for each particular branch, and by teaching each for a certain time themselves, that they can acquire the habit of treating it with method."

Annexed School.

"The annexed school was founded in 1825, and rece ivs gratuitously from 160 to 170 boys. The higher authorities, in granting considerable funds for the establishment of this school, have been especially impelled by the benevolent desire of securing to the great mass of the poor children in this town* the means of instruction, and of relieving the town from the charge of their education.

*Potsdam.

"The town-authorities agreed on their part, to pay one thaler and five silber-groschen (3s. 6d.) a year for each child. On this condition we supply the children gratuitously with the books, slates, &c., which they want.

"The annexed school is a primary school, which is divided into four classes, but reckons only three degrees: the second and third classes are separated from each other only for the good of the pupils, and for the purpose of affording more practice to the young masters.

"The first class with the two above it, forms a good and complete elementary school; while the highest presents a class of a burgher school, where the most advanced pupils of the normal school, who will probably be one day employed in the town. schools, give instruction to the cleverest boys of the annexed school.

"Here is a table of what is taught in this

school.

"1. In the two middle classes, the most common sorts of knowledge are taught, together with reading.

"2. The lessons in language consist, in the lower class, of logical exercises and anecdotes; and, in the middle classes, of exercises in language and grammar.

"The master of the normal school, who has prepared the young masters beforehand is present during the lesson given by them in the school of experiment. He listens,

observes, and guides them during the lessons, and afterwards communicates his observations and his opinion of the manner in which the lesson was given.

"It is requisite that every pupil of the normal school should teach all the branches in the lowest class in succession; for the master of a primary school, however learned he may be, is ignorant of the most indispensable part of his calling, if he cannot teach the elements.

10. Departure from the Normal School; Examinations; Certificates and Appointments.

"The pupils quit the normal school after having pursued the course for three years; for the lengthening of their stay would be an obstacle to the reception of new pupils.

"But they must first go through an examination in writing and viva voce, of which we give an abstract.

"1. All the pupils of the primary normal schools shall go through an examination on leaving.