Like so many aspects of South African society, teacher education is undergoing
change. The researcher studied existing school-based in-service education and
training (SBINSET) programmes in the Northern Province and to improve the
programmes, proposes Continuous Self-Renewal School-Based INSET (CSR
SB INSET).
Based on the extensive literature survey, strategies that would improve effective
educational transformation are identified. Different concepts of INSET are
explained. Components of teacher education are examined as are those factors
that influence educational transformation. Advantages and limitations are
identified and guidance on how to overcome these are suggested.
The aim of this study was to examine INSET towards educational transformation
with reference to primary schools in the Northern Province in order to introduce
and assess a CSR SBINSET. The study examines the existing SBINSET
programmes which are run in the Northern Province. The importance of teachers'
continued professional growth is emphasised throughout this study. The
researcher views systematic in-service training programmes for teachers as an
educational necessity for the continuing professional growth of primary school
teachers.
An empirical survey has been undertaken to ascertain the effectiveness of CSR
SBINSET and the type of delivery strategy that may be implemented.The research
considers particular aspects of classroom practice addressed in the programme.
The research was guided by the following questions:
+ Which methods do teachers use in their subject teaching?
+ What are their approaches to learners and learning?
+ How do teachers reflect on their teaching?
+ What strategies do teachers use?
This research aims to improve existing SBINSET programmes run in the Northern
Province inter alia by observing practising teachers. CSR SBINSET attempts to
improve the competencies teachers, lecturers and District Officials, through such
means as the presentation of centre-based, school-based and cluster-based
workshops. Although the educational authorities should take initiative to provide
educational transformation, the following share responsibility in this vital aspect
of education:
+ those in the Department of Education who are responsible for planning;
+ superintendents of education within districts and regions;
+ training institutions such as universities, technikons, colleges and private
agencies.
The importance of and necessity for, continuous professional development of
primary school teachers by means of SBINSET programmes, is emphasised. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Didactics)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/17599 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Ravhudzulo, Anniekie Nndowiseni |
| Contributors | Ferreira, J. G |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (xvi, 290 leaves) : illustrations |
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