In Australia at least, this does not prepare teachers who are able to develop and provide flexible strategies. I suspect that this is a result of both the content and the methodologies of their training programmes. On another occasion I would like to argue for a system of teacher training based on team teaching, with experienced and innovative educators, in the educational workplace. Endnotes As evidenced by the many TV studios, computers, and hi fi systems which lie idle for so much of the time in educational institutions. Telematics is a term to encompass electronically based information technology.
Infrastructures are about long term and behind the scenes planning.
Politics is about short term and visible achievements. Big brother, education and telematics. ICDE Bulletin , May, 1984. Open learning in the Victorian State Training System . A report prepared for the General Managers of the State Training Board and Portfolio Resources Coordination Division.