The history of education in Newfoundland

• Main Author: Barnes, Arthur
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York University 1917
• Subjects: Education > Newfoundland and Labrador > History; Newfoundland; Newfoundland studies
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/72771

The history of education in Newfoundland A brief historical survey -- Philanthropy in educational history of Newfoundland. The S.P.G., the Newfoundland School Society, St. John's Charity School -- The Benevolent Irish Society -- The Wesleyan School Society -- The Roman Catholic teaching orders -- An attempt at secondary education - Anspach's school -- The state and education in Newfoundland. The evolution of the elementary system -- The present status of the elementary system -- The rise and growth of the secondary system -- The council of higher education -- Present day tendencies and conclusion A thesis submitted to New York University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-169)