Some aspects of speech education with reference to teacher training in England and Newfoundland

• Main Author: Layman, Grace, 1919-2014
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Subjects: Speech > Study and teaching; Teachers > Training of > Newfoundland and Labrador; Teachers > Training of > Great Britain; Newfoundland; Newfoundland studies
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/145442

Some Aspects of Speech Education with Reference to Teacher Training in England and Newfoundland General educational system in Newfoundland with comparative reference to that in England. My own background -- Teaching in Newfoundland and Labrador -- School systems -- Teacher training -- A critical assessment of speech education as observed in England with suggestions for speech education in Newfoundland. General situation and problems in Newfoundland -- Speech problems and training in Newfoundland prior to 1962 -- Speech activities. Voice production -- Phonetics -- Oral reading -- Choral speaking -- Improvised drama, mime, movement and dance -- Impromptu speaking -- General impressions and observations of speech in England -- Testing spoken English -- How the schools in Newfoundland may contribute to the speech of prospective teachers. "Presented for: the award of the associateship of the University of London Institute of Education" --title page