What are the Goals of primary teacher education as contained in various government documents?

What are the Goals of primary teacher education as contained in various government documents?

1. To develop the basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the teaching professions so that the teachers’ attitude and ability can be turned towards professional commitment and competence.

2. To develop in the teacher the ability to communicate effectively.

3. Bearing in mind the child as the centre for education, teacher education should prepare teachers who can:-
a) Provide suitable learning opportunities
b) Develop the child’s communication skills
c) Develop individual child’s potential abilities to their maximum efforts through a variety of creative learning experience
d) Develop a child’s sense of citizenship and national attitude
e) Develop the child’s ability in critical and imaginative thinking, problem solving and self-expression
f) Develop positive attitudes to the moral and religious values of the community

4. To create a national consciousness for educational excellence in every teacher. To provide opportunities to develop special interests and skills and to promote initiative in the teacher.

5. To develop in the teacher the ability to adapt to change and new situations. To develop an awareness and appreciation of innovation in the field of education and an ability to utilize them

6. To develop an awareness of the principles and use these in their dealings with children and their community

7. To promote national unity, national development and social equality

8. To foster in the teacher an appreciation and respect for our rich and varied cultural heritage.

9. Promote positive attitudes towards good health and environmental protection

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Wilfykil answered the question on March 2, 2019 at 07:25

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