The Training of African Teachers in Natal from 1846–1964

Nicolas Schicketanz teaches English and German at the Openbaar Lyceum in Zeist, the Netherlands.

Author’s Note

Timeline

Poem ‘The Creed of the True Teacher’

Introduction Tracing the Roots of the Current Crisis in South African Education

1. Fit to Preach and Teach? The Training of Teachers by Missionaries in Natal (1846–1900)

2. The Training of African Teachers Becomes Formalised (1902–1915)

3. Charles T. Loram’s Influence on Teacher Training in Natal (1916–1920)

4. Tumultuous Times (1920–1953)

5. The Consequences of Bantu Education for Teacher Training (1951–1964)

Epilogue

References

Index