The fifth annual report of the committee for and Darenth Schools and Asylum for imbeciles, to 31st December, 1879.

  • Metropolitan District School and Asylum for Imbeciles at Darenth.
Date:
1880
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Credit: The fifth annual report of the committee for and Darenth Schools and Asylum for imbeciles, to 31st December, 1879. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Wkiting.—The letters a, o, t. Ten or eleven will copy that set for them, which frequently is the letter they are learninoj to form on their fingers. The remainder scribble o o on their slates. Counting.—To 10. Taught with cubes or other objects, the class holding up a corresponding number of fingers. Foem and Coloue.—Simple forms and primary colours. Several will match these, but, so far, cannot spell the names.. Lesson on the Senses.—So many children being deaf in this class, this lesson i^ given with difficulty. Peesonal Appeaeance.—As in the 3rd and 4tffi Classes. Peefoeated Boaeds.—Into these, thick blunt-pointed nails are placed (the boards being circular, square, oblong, and triangular). The holes are at the edge, into which the nails are dropped. Touch and form are conveyed by this lesson. Cubes.—Copy of simple forms arranged by teacher; some imitating correctly, while some of the little ones (infants) simply build up a column to have the pleasure of knocking it down. Beads.—Threaded at the direction of teacher, to teach number, colour, and touch. Coloured wooden beads similar to those on the abaci frames are used, though care has to be; taken to prevent some children putting them in their mouths. PlCTUEES.—Much enjoyed, and raising much interest.