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Article Title: Building Capacity for Student-Teachers through the Development of Affective Traits and Dispositions
by Allen A. Agih, Mary Allen-Agih and Irene Bome Sokare

Abstract:
Building capacity for student- teachers in the area of affective traits and dispositions has become increasingly important for effective teaching and learning in the 21st Century. This important area of teacher training has been neglected over the years. Affective variables, most educators concede, are important. Students� attitudes towards learning, for example, play a major role in how much learning those students subsequently pursue. The values students have regarding truthfulness, honesty, humility, co-operation and integrity shape their daily conduct. And students� self-esteem influences almost everything they do. There is little doubt, therefore that the affective status of students should concern all educators. The paper discusses this important element in teacher training and development which is crucial for effective teaching/learning. To develop professional teachers who can play the crucial role in the sustainable development of society, the paper advocates for the inclusion of a relevant course for imparting requisite affective traits and dispositions to student- teachers for a more inclusive and effective learning.

Keywords: capacity building, student-teachers, education, development, affective traits.

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