Histories-andragogies pedagogiese besinning rakende die instelling van die Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersraad vir Blankes

Abstract

The aim of this monograph should be considered as an attempt to evaluate the historical progress of the establishment of the South African Teachers' Council for Whites on andragogical/pedagogical perspective. In chapter one concepts, which will occur in later chapters are explained to orientate the reader. After the orientation in chapter one, an explanation is given in chapter two of the concepts, •profession• and •occupation•. Subsequently the motives for the origin of the professional associations and the pro- fessional process of development which followed are to be investigated. Certain identified criteriums found on the androgogi- cal/pedagogical level and which dictates the norm for the profession, have been used to highlight profess- sional requirements. Thereafter a brief evaluation of the •active• structures of the professional essence follows. In chapter three a reconnaissance is undertaken of the functioning and establishment of the General Teach- ing Council in Scotland. Together with this the at- tempts to establish a similar board in Wales and England are investigated. In chapter four the history of progress that led to the establishment of the South African Teachers Coun- cil for Whites, is investigated. Contributions made by the instances and persons, other than members of the Teaching profession, are mentioned. Then follows a detailed evaluation of the role played by the Fede- ral Council of the Teachers• Association. Because the above mentioned Council is the representative of the organised teaching·profession, we have emphasized the fact that for many years there have been represent- tations for the establishment of the south African Teachers• Council. In the final chapter an attempt is made to determine to what extent the South African Teachers• Council has made a contribution to co-partnership of the teaching profession. Certain problem aspects are lifted out and recommen- dations are made to improve the infra-structure. Finally the attention can be drawn to the actions that are taking place on the political front with re- gard to the new dispensation where it concerns the teaching profession.