College of Education
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
Empowering the future of education
The Teaching Practice Office in the College of Education hosted an insightful and engaging Teaching Practice Orientation Day on 19 March under the theme “A RE TSEBANENG.” Read more
Towards a new way of looking at curriculum delivery in schools
In his inaugural lecture, Prof Ailwei Solomon Mawela of the College of Education articulated his path towards revolutionising instructional leadership. Read more
Unisans serve humanity by developing a sustainable community project
A new project conducted in collaboration with three other universities, two of them abroad, sets out to support the balance between multispecies, which involves creating stability in the ecosystem while also offering women affordable disposable nappy and sanitary pad solutions. Read more
Moving forward in higher education: The next 150 years and beyond
Unisa's College of Education recently hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled Resourcing the Futures of Education, which aimed to explore the evolving landscape of higher education. Read more
Unisa hosts digital healthcare experts from FernUniversität in Hagen
The Unisa College of Education hosted digital health experts from FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany, to a digital health seminar, to discuss and explore key insights on digital health systems. The event brought together academics, leaders and experts from various Unisa colleges to discuss the evolving digital healthcare landscape in South Africa and Germany, including other global insights on digital healthcare systems. Read more