The fundamental aim of undertaking the study was to develop a teaching practice curriculum for teachers colleges in Zimbabwe. In order to accomplish this, basic questions on curriculum
development were first investigated These were on curriculum intent, structure and content. In chapter two a conceptual framework for the proposed teaching practice curriculum was investigated. This involved an analysis of the influence of aims of education on curriculum
theory and development, issues of curriculum foundations and models of curriculum development. The analysis culminated in the adoption of a cyclical model for the development of the proposed teaching practice curriculum. The cognitive framework of the study was further
illuminated through the conceptualisation of the teaching practice curriculum, where philosophical foundations of teaching practice as well as its theoretical contexts were examined. Critical in this was the theory-practice relationship. In chapter four, the prevailing teaching
practice situation in Zimbabwe was examined and views of lecturers and students on it analysed. This was accomplished in order to further identify flaws in the current approach to teaching practice which could be improved by means of the proposed teaching practice curriculum. The teaching practice curriculum being proposed was synthesised and developed in chapter five. This curriculum is founded on the philosophical foundations discussed in chapters two and three. It has theoretical components and is implemented in teachers' colleges and schools. It brings to the fore the importance of partnership between the practising schools and colleges as well as reflective teacher education. The development of the proposed teaching practice curriculum resulted in the following outcomes:
• An investigation into how theory and practice in teacher education could be integrated.
• Suggestions for improving the college-school relationship through the development of
partnership in teacher education.
• The extrication of theory p-orn practice.
• An emphasis on the importance of reflective practice and reflective teacher education.
In recommending the adoption and implementation of the curriculum the researcher identified a number of meaningful consequences:
• The improvement of teaching practice programmes in colleges.
• The development of expertise in the practice of education.
• The active involvement of experienced teachers in teacher education and training.
• The resurgence of research in the practical aspect of teacher education. / Teacher Education / D. Ed. (Didactics)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/15589 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Ndlovu, Themba Petros |
| Contributors | McDonald, M.E.W. (Maria Elizabeth Wilhelmina), 1945- |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (xiii, 292 leaves) : illustrations |
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