A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE PREPARATION OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ETHIOPIA: 1962/63 - 1988/89

Abstract

Studies indicate that teaching has become a complex and demanding task it lies within the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. Because .of' its
complexity and demanding nature, the teaching profession requires people with moral, physical · and intellectual qualities, and professional competence,
which can only be acquired through special training. It is the responsibility of specific training establishements to provide this.

Regarding the preparation of' senior secondary School teachers in Ethiopia, the approaches have been experienced, .one from 1962/63 - 1978/79,
and another from 1979/80 - 1988/89. This study was undertaken to compare them in the light of their role of producing teachers with prDf'essiDnal knowledge and skills. In conducting the study, various methods and materials have been used. The findings indicate that the 1962/63-1978/79 approach was more appropriate in producing teachers  with moral and physical qualities, and professional competence, than that of  1979/80-1988/89.

Some recommendations have been made which the writer hopes encourage those concerned with the 'quality' of secondary teacher education in Ethiopia to conduct further studies on the problem.