Authoritarianism in Jamaican Teachers' Colleges.

Howells, C. A.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Authoritarianism in Jamaican Teachers' Colleges.

Howells, C. A.

Caribbean Journal of Education, v5 n1-2 p71-80 Jan-Apr 1978

Teaching requires nonauthoritarian personalities and, unfortunately, most Jamaican teachers are both authoritarian and conformist in their attitudes. Teacher training colleges must become aware that this is a problem and modify their programs to discourage the existing rigid approach to education. (WI)

Descriptors: Authoritarianism, Conformity, Higher Education, Personality Assessment, Personality Studies, Psychological Testing, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Education

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Jamaica

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