Word: tutereating
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Dates: during 1933-1933
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...would suggest a system which would award an honors degree, with tutorial instruction and general examinations covering the field as at present, and a pass degree, the candidates for which would meet with a tuter to read and discuss only these parts of the field of concentration which really interest him. The aim would be the aronsal and development of a genuine interest in one or a few aspects of a field without the necessity of reading for general examinations...
...chief defect in tutorial work is its conflict with courses. Every student regards courses as more important (because of grades). Hence, the tuter cannot require very much written work or very much reading. But as a supplement to courses, the plan at present, especially with the aid of the Houses, seems to me to be working out very well. Probably it will never work at its best until grades in courses, hour exams, and course requirements are reduced or abolished...
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