College of Education
Unisan climbs the academic ladder from cleaner to aspiring educator
Taking advantage of the university's unique position as an employer that actively supports its staff's academic growth and development, cleaning team leader Rodo Mbendane recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more
Unisa alumnus lauds Recognition of Prior Learning as enabler to academic achievement
Through the university's Recognition of Prior Learning, Dr Mahao Francis Johane reached his academic dream of obtaining a doctoral degree, despite his historical background. Read more
Wheels of purpose: A teacher's victory over adversity
Having lived with selective mutism and now wheelchair-bound following a spinal cord injury, recent Unisa honours graduate and educator Zainab Slarmie never allowed her circumstances to define her. Read more
Committed Unisan's background not a hindrance to achieving academic success
A dedicated Unisa cleaning services member, Nobuhle Nzuza, asserts that her unwavering determination to build a better future for herself and her family has motivated her to achieve a postgraduate qualification. Read more
Cutting grass by day, pursuing Unisa studies by night
Read the inspirational story of Siyabonga Chaliluque from rural KwesakwaMthethwa in Empangeni, who recently graduated from Unisa with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more
Shedding light on the well-being of ODeL facilitators
The research of Dr Liesl Scheepers, who recently graduated with a PhD in Education at Unisa, explores the interplay between self-efficacy, burnout and the transformative power of relationships in distance education. Read more
Wielding her Unisa PhD, Botswana educator champions early childhood development
Dr Bawani Elisa Leungo, who specialises in oral language development in early childhood, lauds Unisa for its pivotal role in her academic journey. Read more
Demystifying misconceptions and errors in simplifying algebraic fractions
Unisa's master's student and high school deputy principal, Cynthia Mkhari, says that by understanding the common errors and misconceptions learners make when simplifying algebraic fractions, educators can create strategies that address these errors. Read more
Unisa conference sparks dynamic exchange on the future of education
The university's College of Education recently hosted the 13th annual Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research Conference, bringing together a vibrant mix of educators, researchers and policymakers from across Africa and beyond. Read more
Unisa extends engaged scholarship to correctional centres
A team from the university, led by the College of Education, recently visited the Qalakabusha Correctional Centre to hand over educational resources for use by inmates. Read more