31 MAY 1919, Page 19

A useful pamphlet has been issued by the English Association

(The Essentials of English Teaching, Long-mans, Is.) "to assist Education Committees, officers and teachers in the task of framing a suitable scheme of instruction. The suggestions apply to schools of all types and to pupils of all ages from the earliest years to the University stage." In a brief Introduction to the

detailed scheme the Association describes the ideal teacher. English teaching demands not merely a specialist but an enthusiast. Literature cannot be taught to pupils of any age if the teacher has no genuine personal sense of its beauty." In addition to the scheme for general schools, the pamphlet outlines a plan of instruction for use in the new continuation schools.