Abstract
M.Ed.
Chapter one is the introductory chapter. The main aim of this research essay
was to investigate didactic expertise as an aspect of the teacher's educational
foundation: implication for the management of teacher competence. The
specific aim of this research essay was to determine which components are
involved in didactic expertise and how it enhances teacher competence.
In chapter two a literature review was undertaken. Chapter two focussed on
teacher competence, teacher effectiveness and teacher performance
appraisal. A teacher's educational foundation was also discussed.
Components of didactic expertise such as expertise and experience; didactics;
developmental model of pedagogical expertise; teacher expertise; aspects of
didactic expertise were discussed. In conclusion a synthesis of aspects of
didactic expertise was made.
In chapter three the instrument of research; items associated with teacher's
educational foundation; discussion of didactic expertise as an aspect of
teacher's educational foundation were discussed. An in-depth exposition of
the empirical investigation was made.
The analysis and interpretation of empirical data were discussed in chapter
four. The validity and reliability of the research instrument was established.
In chapter five the importance of researching didactic expertise as an aspect
of teacher's educational foundation was outlined. A summary of the whole
research project; important literature and empirical findings; recommendations
and topics for further research were discussed.
A forceful conclusion indicating how this research has solved the problem
mentioned in chapter one was made. It was also stated that this research will
be of great help to the department of education because research findings state that both constructs of educative and collaborative competence have
shown to have construct validity and high reliability and could thus be used in
the management of teacher competence.