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monitorial

[ mon-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1715–25; monitory + -al ¹

The two worked independently, but Lancaster was the first to apply the system of monitorial teaching on a large scale.

But in the early stages of national education the monitorial method served a valuable purpose.

"You press me closely," with an amused scrutiny of the captain's monitorial face.

The monitorial system is practicedone child hearing the other recite his lesson and assisting him to learn it.

Probably the first idea of utilizing the older pupils Monitorial system.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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