A second measure that can be used in the effort to better prepare teachers for
the workplace is the improvement of the practicum in the teacher preparation
programme. At present, the practical experience module offered to students in
the final year of their studies focuses on preparing them for the teaching and
learning aspects of their careers. The module thus allows them to gain
significant classroom experience but fails to address the organisational aspects
of their work. If new teachers are to be prepared for the latter, the practicum
should be modified to allow for greater contact between pre-service teachers
and principals, and pre-service teachers and inspectors. Moreover, more