Australian Journal of Teacher Education
Abstract
An educational policy problem currently receiving some scrutiny is the advisabi lity of school teachers being persons with experience of work and life situations outside of educational institutions (See Williams, 1979, Vol. 1, p.99 and The Schools Commission, 1979). Proposals on this matter include enrolment of more mature age students in teacher training; requiring teacher trainee students to have significant work experience prior to or during their period of training; providing teachers with seminars and other interactive opportunities for improving their knowledge of industry, the world of work and the wider society; and providing opportunities for secondment of teachers to industrial organisations for significant periods.
Recommended Citation
King, R. B., & Haynes, B. T. (1980). Work Experience and Trainee Teachers. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.1980v5n1.4