School of Teacher Education Unisa
Department of Mathematics Education
The challenges of the schooling system in South Africa especially Maths Education have been well documented by researchers
Unisa’s Mathematics Education department has taken note of the various challenges in the schooling system and the national priorities in terms of scarce and critical skills to address the current and future challenges in education
As a leading institution in teacher education and development, UNISA is focussing on producing quality mathematics teachers to address the challenges in the classroom
Chair of Department
Prof MG Ngoepe
E-mail: ngoepmg@unisa.ac.za
Departmental secretary
Ms Eunice Ledwaba
Tel: 012 429 8375/4784
E-mail: ledwaek@unisa.ac.za
Department of Mathematics Education
AJH Building, Room 7-04
Department of Science and Technology Education
Science is essential for exploring and gaining a better understanding the physical world around us. Technology is required to enhance teaching, learning and improving teacher’s pedagogical practices.
Join us in expanding your knowledge, skills and values base, exploring ways to teach these essential subjects and approaches via an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) approach.
The Department of Science and Technology Education commits to a holistic approach to developing a better understanding of the world around us. We do so through an ODL environment. We pursue academic excellence in teaching, research and community engagement processes.
Contact us
Chair of Department
Prof N Nkopodi
E-mail: nkopon@unisa.ac.za
Departmental secretary
Ms IM Komape
Tel: 012 429 4594
E-mail: komapim@unisa.ac.za
Department of Language Education, Arts and Culture
The Department of Language Education, Arts and Culture is a new department in the College of Education, established in June 2012. Our department recognises communication as an essential part of our survival. Most of us communicate using language, dance, drama and music. Hence, the study of language, dance, drama and music in schools forms an integral part of the new curriculum. In recognising the important role that language, arts and culture education plays in the classroom we offer modules in language and arts and culture teaching.
Who will benefit from our modules?
Our modules are aimed at equipping the language, arts and culture teacher to engage with theoretical knowledge of both tried and tested and cutting edge approaches to language, arts and culture teaching. Further, our modules are linked to teaching practice modules. In the teaching practice modules students are encouraged to apply the theory they have learnt to design and develop creative lesson plans for their learners.
Our language, arts and culture teaching modules are both theoretical and practical taking into account the current curriculum changes underway in South Africa (CAPS). Our modules also recognise the multicultural and multilingual communities within South Africa. Students who choose our modules are able to use the knowledge they have gained in any language, arts and culture classroom in South Africa and beyond our shores. Further, students are also allowed to specialise in any of the official languages approved by the Department of Basic Education.
Contact us
Ms MCD Magolego
PA: Prof PM Sebate
Tel: 012 429 8220/4585
E-mail: magolmcd@unisa.ac.za
Department of Language Education, Arts and Culture
AJH Building, Room 6-121
Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies
The department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies takes pride in preparing prospective and practicing teachers for the challenges of the 21st century. Staff members and students collaborate with schools in the local community, across the country, and worldwide to improve educational practice. Working together, our staff members and students make a difference in classrooms and communities locally and globally.
Staff members teach courses, are engaged in community engagement projects, and conduct research in the areas of curriculum studies. These activities involve active collaborations with colleagues in other departments, other colleges, and higher education institutions. Faculty and students are committed to seeking meaningful connections among theory, research, and practice.
In line with Unisa’s move towards on-line teaching and learning, the department is changing their modules for rich on-line learning experiences based on ODL principles.
Contact us
Chair of Department
Prof G van den Berg
E-mail: vdberg@unisa.ac.za
Departmental Secretary
Mrs LIzette van Rensburg
Tel: 012 429 4033
E-mail: Vrensl1@unisa.ac.za
Communication and Marketing
Ms Mpho-Entle Modise
Tel: 012 429 2290
Email: modisj@unisa.ac.za
Ms Dineo Horner
Tel: 012 429 4273
Email: hornedn@unisa.ac.za
Department of Early Childhood Education
The Department of Early Childhood Education strives to support early childhood education professionals through quality Open Distance E-learning (ODeL) to act in the best interest of individual children’s holistic development.
Mission
The Department of Early Childhood Education’s mission is to:
Provide and support students with Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) education programmes that will develop them into critically reflective early childhood education professionals who are equipped with knowledge, skills and professional dispositions to effect quality practice for all children, from birth to nine years, in diverse contexts.
Conduct and initiate research that will address early childhood education and contribute to the body of knowledge in the field.
Engage in responsive community engagement projects that will contribute towards the development of the field of early childhood education and the early childhood education professional.
Expanding collaborative partnerships with other Institutions of Higher Education and Early Childhood organisations nationally and internationally.
Contact us
Prof NC Phatudi
Chair of Department
E-mail: phatun1@unisa.ac.za
Departmental Secretary
Tel: 012 429 4583
E-mail: makgome1@unisa.ac.za
Administrative Officer
Tel :012 429 4883
E-mail: baxtes@unisa.ac.za