The College of Education strives to be the first choice provider of high quality Open and Distance Learning (ODL) education programmes in Africa and a recognised centre of excellence internationally for teaching, research and community engagement that focuses on the initial preparation of teachers and the continuous professional teacher development in:
The College of Education is committed to reaching out to all of humanity by providing scholarship, service, learning and continuous professional development opportunities to aspirant and serving educators, managers and policy makers, and other practitioners in education at home and abroad.
In pursuit of its vision, the college further undertakes to provide its students, staff, and communities with a range of learning opportunities and knowledge through a variety of formal and non-formal Open and Distance Learning programmes that incorporate cutting edge learner support systems and approaches, innovative research initiatives and responsive community development interventions especially in the key focus areas identified in the college vision.
In its attempt to contribute to an education agenda for sustained development, special focus will be given to the recruitment and support of foundation phase educators through targeted marketing and communication initiatives.
Currently the College is responsible for the initial professional education and training of close to 50% of all teachers in South Africa. The College of Education was established as a response mechanism to address the needs of learners, schools, communities, national and provincial education departments for well qualified and excellent teachers.
College Management |
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Name |
Department |
Office |
Contacts |
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| Prof ME Makoe | Acting Executive Dean | NS Radipere Building 6-03 Muckleneuk Campus |
012 429 4585 |
magolmc@unisa.ac.za |
| Prof PL Mabunda | Deputy Executive Dean | NS Radipere Building Muckleneuck Campus |
012 429 4585 |
magolmc@unisa.ac.za |
| Prof RJ Tabane | Director: School of Educational Studies | NS Radipere Building Muckleneuck Campus |
012 429 2056 |
tabanrj@unisa.ac.za |
| Prof J Seroto | Director: School of Teacher Education | NS Radipere Building Muckleneuk Campus |
012 429 4579 |
serotj@unisa.ac.za |
| Dr D Hannaway (PQM) | Manager: Tuition & Learner Support | NS Radipere Building 06-03 Muckleneuk Campus |
012 429 4778 | hannad@unisa.ac.za |
| Prof AS Mawela (Tuition & Learning matters) | Manager: Teaching and Learning, and Student Support | NS Radipere Building 06-35 Muckleneuck Campus |
012 429 4381 |
awelas@unisa.ac.za |
| Dr SJ Mohapi | Manager: Centre for Continuing Education and Training | Building 10 Sunnyside Campus |
012 481 2734 |
mohapsj@unisa.ac.za |
| Prof MM Phoshoko | Head: Quality Assurance and Enhancement | NS Radipere Building 6-13 Mucklenueck Campus |
012 481 2878 |
setlhii@unisa.ac.za |
| Prof VG Gasa | Head: Office of Research and Graduate Studies | NS Radipere Building 6-18 Muckleneuk Campus |
012 429 4587 |
gasavg@unisa.ac.za |
| Prof MM Phoshoko | Head: Quality Assurance and Enhancement | NS Radipere Building 6-13 Mucklenueck Campus |
012 481 6993 | phoshmm@unisa.ac.za |
| Dr HR Maapola-Thobejane | Manager: Teaching Practice | Building 10 Sunnyside Campus |
012 481 2771 |
maapohr@unisa.ac.za |
| Mr M Mokoena | Manager: ODeL Acceleration Unit | Building 10 Sunnyside Campus |
012 484 1032 |
mokoemd1@unisa.ac.za |
| Prof S Ngubane | Head: Institute for Open Distance Learning | Ground floor Robert Sobukwe Building |
012 337 6188 | mokiwsa@unisa.ac.za |
Last modified: Thu Feb 16 15:39:07 SAST 2023