Opportunities & Challenges for Teacher Education Curriculum in South Africa

Tracing the microlevel responses at five different universities, this monograph explores the impact of restructuring teacher-education curriculum and institutions in South Africa. The results reveal distinct patterns, ranging from bureaucratic compliance to creating academic coherence between contrasting legacies. What becomes clear is the need for academics to assert their power over improving curriculum, thereby producing competent, confident teachers. Part of a comprehensive investigation into the dynamics shaping the professional development of educators, this examination provides important reading for educationists, academics, and policy makers.