Abstract
M.Ed. (Didactics)
The beginning teacher doesn't start his teaching career as an
educational expert. Although he is professionally qualified, his
professional training doesn't fully equip him with all the
required attributes necessary for an error-free start to his
teaching career.
The objective of this study is to scientifically acquire, by way
of a literature study, information concerning individual
shortcomings and lack of expertise attributable to the beginning teacher in practice.
Attention has been given to the problems experienced by the
beginning teacher when starting his teaching career in practice.
His initial experience of the educational environment, as well as
his development as person, educator, teacher and his
position in the educational management situation are discussed.
Due to the fact that he as an adult student exposes himself to an
informal study situation to improve his teaching abilities,
attention has been given to the specific qualities and problems the beginning teacher will be exposed to. The study
also emphasised the importance of the support by more experienced teachers to the beginning teacher...