parents and principals as partners in creating a culture of learning

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Dodging of classes by teachers. Teachers do not teach during all
given teaching periods.
Unionist attitude of some teachers - they allow politics to enter the
classroom. Unions become a refuge for those who couldn't make
it in class.
Being unprepared for classes and lectures resulting In teachers
reverting to the textbook method.
Misuse of alcohol and abuse of schoolgirls by some male teachers.
Lack of knowledge of their subject.
School guidance and unrealistic career expectations. The need for career
guidance in schools for black children is a serious problem. Very few
schools have any form of career guidance. Pupils have no idea of career
opportunities. They lack knowledge and support of where and how to
apply to tertiary and other institutions. Pupils also need special guidance
about a work ethic and how to study (study methods). Another problem
is the unrealistic expectations of most pupils. Many aspire to top level
occupations for which strict entrance criteria exist. Almost without
exception these pupils hardly manage to pass at school. These pupils are
characterised by a negative self-concept, an aspect that should also be
addressed by means of school guidance.
Classrooms are overcrowded. Many classes have up to 80 pupils. Pupils
must often carry a chair and desk around from class to class if they hope
to sit down at all. Overcrowded classrooms also result in a lack of
individual attention such as: