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BELL AND LANCASTER SYSTEM

\bˈɛl and lˈankastə sˈɪstəm], \bˈɛl and lˈankastə sˈɪstəm], \b_ˈɛ_l a_n_d l_ˈa_n_k_a_s_t_ə s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_m]\

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1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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i.e. that of mutual instruction, by aid of the boys themselves; first used 1790, by Rev. Dr. B., in E.I.C. Madras schools, there being no qualified ushers; perfected by L. as the monitorial system, in Engand, in the next generation.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
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