Recruitment and Training of Primary Teachers

Teaching young children to read and write, to understand the world around them, to grasp and be able to apply fundamental mathematical and scientific principles, to use their developing intelligence and imagination, to live and work, harmoniously with others, all these require that an effective teacher should posses knowledge and understanding of the content of the subjects and topics being taught, as well as the ability to manage a class, explain clearly, ask intelligent and appropriate questions, and monitor and assess learning. This book will prove a dependable reference tool for students, teachers and policy planners in the field.