Department of Inclusive Education

Dr MK Malahlela

College of Education
School of Educational Studies
Department: Inclusive Education
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 012 481 2755
E-mail: malahmk@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Education (DEd) in Inclusive Education (University of South Africa)
  • Master of Education (MEd) in Inclusive Education (University of South Africa)
  • BEd. Honours (General), University of South Africa.
  • B.A. Paed (Teaching Profession), completed in 1990, University of the North (Limpopo), specialising in Geography and Sepedi.
  • Certificate in Computer Literacy (Computer basics), obtained in 2007.
  • Certificate in Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation (TRREE) Module 1: Introduction to Research Ethics.
  • Certificate in Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation (TRREE) Module 2: Research Ethics Evaluation.
  • Certificate in Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation (TRREE) Module 3: Informed Consent.
  • Certificate in jRouter Training and OnScreen Marking.
  • 2017 – 2018, completed the following Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) with Unisa’s Centre for Professional Development (CPD):
    • An Orientation in Open Distance Learning (ADVODL1)
    • Facilitation of Learning in the Digital Age (ADVODL2)
    • Assessment Practices at Unisa (ADVODL3)

Currently teaching

  • DPP1501 – Diversity, Pedagogy and Practice (Higher Certificate module)
  • HBEDIE – Introduction to Inclusive Education (Honours module)
  • INC4803 – Communicating in Inclusive Settings (Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Education module)

Fields of academic interests

  • Teacher Education for Inclusion
  • Curriculum management for inclusion
  • Community engagement for inclusion
  • Inclusion of learners with behaviour problems

Field of Specialisation

  • Inclusive Education
  • Curriculum Differentiation

Books

  • Malahlela MK. 2019.  Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Rural Context. In MG Clasquin-Johnson, FD Mahlo & M Clasquin-Johnson (Editors). Autism: Perspectives from Africa Volume I. Pretoria: Unisa Press.
  • Malahlela MK. 2020. Inclusive education: a means to foster respect for the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. In OM Maguvhe, HR Maapola-Thobejane & MK Malahlela (Editors), Strengthening inclusive education from ECD to post-school education, Pretoria: Van Schaik.

Journal articles

  • Malahlela, MK & Chireshe, R. 2013.  Educators’ Perceptions of the effects of Teenage Pregnancy on the Behaviour of Learners in South African Secondary schools: Implications for Teacher Training. Journal of Social Sciences, 37(2):137-148.

Paper presentations

I have presented the papers at the following Research Conferences:

  • The International Research Conference on “Responses to Disability”, at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on 05 and 06 October 2016. Theme of the Conference was: Responses to Disability, the African setting.
  • The 1st International Conference on Teaching and Learning through Languages in 2018 at Skukuza, the Kruger National Park.
  • The 8th Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research Conference 2018, Drakensberg
  • Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Zimbabwe Victoria Fall, 2019.

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Senior Lecturer in the Department of Inclusive Education, University of South Africa.
  • Quality Assurance Coordinator in the Department of Inclusive Education, University of South Africa from 2018 to date.
  • Member of the South African Education Research Association (SAERA).
  • Lecturer (Temporary contract) from January 2017 to May 2017, University of Limpopo (UL), Department of Education Studies (EDST), Faculty of Humanities.
  • Member of Unisa Research Ethics Committee from 2018 to December 2020.
  • Member of Inclusive Education Departmental Higher Degrees Committee form 2019 to date.
  • Part-time Lecturer from February 2015 to December 2016, University of Limpopo (UL), Department of Education Studies (EDST), Faculty of Humanities.
  • Member of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD).

Projects

  • Facilitated and trained teachers from Full Service Schools in Mpumalanga, Siyabuswa, on Inclusive Education teaching strategies: Curriculum Differentiation and National Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) on 29 October 2016 and 10 to 12 November 2016.
  • Offered HIV and AIDS awareness education in a campaign held at Tshoare Village (Mankweng area) by the Department of Health in November 2016.
  • Participated in Maths and Science Project for learners with visual impairments in 2017, Pietermaritzburg
  • Facilitated and conducted training in Inclusive Education for Foundation Phase teachers in 2017, Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province.
  • Participated in the Mathew Goniwe Project, training student teachers in Inclusive Education  in 2018, Unisa Florida Campus.
  • Member of the uMFolozi TVET College Community Project in Richards Bay, KZN, 2018 to date.