The Relevance of Teaching Practice Programmes with Special Reference to Teacher Training College in the Transkei and Their Target Schools

Abstract

One aspect that urged me to undertake this study is the Taylor Commission Report (1979) which specifically points out some areas which need specific attention in education in(1979) which specifically points out some areas specific attention in education in Transkei. Amongst the aspects mentioned in the report is the need to improve the teaching material used by both the colleges and the target schools. ’ ‘My involvement as a teacher and supervisor in one of the Teacher Training Colleges of Education in Transkei, particularly in the field and sphere of teaching practice programmes has prompted me to undertake research in this field. Experience and exposure to salient problems in this field, have been a motivational factor in probing deeper into the problems encountered by teachers in various Colleges of Education.