The contribution of teacher unions in the restoration of teacher professionalism and the culture of learning and teaching

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dc.contributor.author Heystek, Jan
dc.contributor.author Lethoko, Mankolo Xaverine
dc.date.accessioned 2008-02-11T06:58:28Z
dc.date.available 2008-02-11T06:58:28Z
dc.date.issued 2001
dc.description.abstract The enhancement of the culture of learning and teaching (COLT) is important in education. To achieve this aim teachers play an important role because they are responsible for the one crucial part namely teaching. The teachers' motivation to perform well and their professionalism in the delivery of a high level performance is important in this aspect. A positive attitude and highly motivated teachers may have a positive effect in enhancing a positive COLT. The professional attitude of teacher and the perspective of teaching as a profession can also play an important role in the enhancement of COLT. In these circumstances it is important to recognise the role that the teacher unions can play in the enhancement of COLT as well as in the professionalism and motivation of teachers. This article focuses on the role of the teachers unions in the improvement teacher motivation and professionalism as prerequisites for a positive COLT. en
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dc.identifier.citation Heystek, J & Lethoko, M 2001, 'The contribution of teacher unions in the restoration of teacher professionalism and the culture of learning and teaching', South African Journal of Education, vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 222-228. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_educat.html]. en
dc.identifier.issn 0256-0100
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/4399
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher Education Association of South Africa (EASA) en
dc.rights Education Association of South Africa (EASA) en
dc.subject Culture of learning and teaching en
dc.subject Learning culture en
dc.subject COLT en
dc.subject Teacher unions en
dc.subject Teacher professionalism en
dc.subject South Africa en
dc.subject Teacher motivation en
dc.subject Teacher attitudes en
dc.subject.lcsh Labor unions and education
dc.subject.lcsh Culture--Study and teaching
dc.subject.lcsh Teachers--Attitudes
dc.title The contribution of teacher unions in the restoration of teacher professionalism and the culture of learning and teaching en
dc.type Article en


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