Department of Inclusive Education

Dr MC Sadiki

College of Education
School of Educational Studies
Department: Inclusive Education
Lecturer
E-mail: sadikmc@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in disability studies 

Currently teaching

  • INC3701 - Inclusive Education
  • MEDSN1A - Quality Education for all: Theoretical Perspectives

Fields of academic interests

  • Inclusive education
  • Diversity and disability integration
  • Disability inclusion
  • Community engagement for inclusion

Field of Specialisation

  • Research in disability studies
  • Policy development , advocacy & disability politics
  • Disability life style  & support systems
  • Theories & issue of diversity

Books

Chapters in Books

Sadiki, C., Mji, G., Nicholls, L., Franco, L. (2022). Reciprocity in Knowledge Production: A Cornerstone for Disability Inclusion. In: Rioux, M.H., Viera, J., Buettgen, A., Zubrow, E. (eds) Handbook of Disability. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1278-7_18-1

Journal articles

Publications

Sadiki, M.C., 2022, ‘Parenting a child with disability in rural South Africa: Navigating the healthcare system’, African Journal of Disability (AJOD): 11(0), a942. https://doi. org/10.4102/ajod.v11i0.942

Sadiki, M.C. & Kibirige, I., 2022, ‘Strategies employed in coping with physical disabilities acquired during adulthood in rural South Africa’, African Journal of Disability (AJOD): 11(0), a907. https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod. v11i0.907

Sadiki, M.C. & Kibirige, I., 2022, ‘Challenges of the implementation of the United Nations Convention Article 27 regarding work and employment rights of persons with disabilities in rural South African setting’, Journal of Social Sciences (JSS) https://doi.org/10.52326/jss.utm.2022.5(2).17

Sadiki, M.C., Watermeyer, B. & Abrahams, N.T., 2021, ‘Transitioning to a life with disability in rural South Africa: A qualitative study’, African Journal of Disability 10(0), a697. https://doi.org/ 10.4102/ajod.v10i0.697

Sadiki, M.C., & Kibirige, I., 2020, ‘Parent carers of children with physical disabilities in a rural South African setting: Their cultural and social resourcing. Journal of Psychology in Africa (JPA) Vol 30 (4)336-341

Sadiki,  M.C., Radzilani-Makatu, M. & Zikhali,  P., 2018, ‘Acquired physical disability: Personal meanings in a rural South African setting’,  Journal of Psychology in Africa (JPA) Vol 28 (6)514-517

Paper presentations

Sadiki, M.C., & Sait (1 December 2020). Parenting a child with disability. The African Network for Evidence-to-Action in Disability (AfriNEAD) 6th Annual   conference Virtually, Cape Town, South Africa. Theme of the conference: Disability unplugged Beyond Conventions and Charters: what really matters to persons with disabilities in Africa.

Sadiki, M.C., (3 December 2021). Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all. 5th legislature parliament for persons with disabilities, Limpopo provincial legislature, The Ranch Hotel, South Africa.

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Lecturer in the Department of Inclusive Education
  • Member of the departmental Quality Assurance Committee.
  • Teaching and learning coordinator in the Department of Inclusive Education
  • Member of African Network for Evidence -to- Action in Disability (AfriNEAD)
  • Member of UCDP project

Other

  • Coordinator of the departmental Teaching and Learning Committee