Department of Inclusive Education

Dr NG Mpya

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

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Inclusive Education
  • MEd Master of Education: Specialisation in Education Management, UNISA (2008)
  • BEd. Honours Degree: Specialisation in Education Management, UNISA (1997)
  • BA. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education, UNISA (1995)
  • PGCE: Postgraduate Diploma in Education, UNISA (2003)
  • Higher Certificate in Management (2012)
  • UDES: University Diploma in Education (Secondary) Moretele College of Education (1989)

Certificates

  • 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
    • Completed Course in Curriculum Transformation (SCCT10A) in 2022
    • Certificate in the Assessor Course 2022
    • Certificate in the Moderator course 2023

    Currently teaching

    • Inclusive Education: Generic Module (INC3701)
    • Inclusive Education Approaches: (IEA1501)

    Fields of academic interests

    • Inclusive education
    • Assessment for learners with barriers
    • Curriculum differentiation
    • Assistive technology
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Intervention strategies/approaches for supporting learners who experience barriers to learning and development.

    Field of Specialisation

    • Inclusive education
    • Assessment for learners with barriers
    • Curriculum differentiation
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Intervention strategies/approaches for supporting learners who experience barriers to learning and development.

    Books

    Mpya, N.G., 2024. Teaching for All. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Accessible Education (pp. 30-51). IGI Global.

    Mpya, N.G., 2024. Impact of COVID-19 on Teachers' Assessment Practices with Learners in Inclusive Foundation Phase Classrooms: Wider Changes and Continuities. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Accessible Education (pp. 276-296). IGI Global.

    Mpya, N.G. and Sadiki, M.C., 2024. Inclusive Basic Education in South Africa: Highlights and Lowlights. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Accessible Education (pp. 244-261). IGI Global.

    Sadiki, M.C. and Mpya, N.G., 2024. Best Inclusion Practices for Students with Disabilities in Contact and Odel Institutions of Higher Learning. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Accessible Education (pp. 329-344). IGI Global.

    Journal articles

    Publications

    • Smit, E & Mpya, N.G (2011) How educator perception has shaped inclusive teaching at a rural village school in South Africa. South African Journal (CARSA 2011 VOL. 12(2).

    • Mpya, N.G & Sadiki, M.C. (2023) Stakeholder support for educators when assessing learners who experience barriers to learning: A qualitative study. SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION RESEARCH REVIEW, VOL.10, ISSUE 2 –https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo

    Professional positions, fellowships & awards

    Professional Positions

    • A Lecturer in the Department of Inclusive Education, UNISA(Current)
    • Member of Inclusive Education Departmental Teaching Committee from 2021 to date.
    • Member of Unisa Research Ethics Committee from 2022 to date
    • Member of Inclusive Education Departmental Higher Degrees Committee from 2021 to 2023.
    • Learner Support Educator for learners who experience barriers to learning…2015-2020.
    • Part-time Lecturer on Education Management…. University of Free State (2013-2018)
    • Part-time lecturer for learners with special needs - University of Pretoria (2006-2012)
    • A teacher at a Secondary school, 1989-2014

    Fellowships

    • Member of South African Institute Of Health Care Management (SAIHCM)

    Awards

    • Special award for best Learner Support (Remedial teacher) 2011 and 2016.
    • Special award for being the best Science and Technology educator, 2000,2003 & 2006
    • Special award for best sponsor specifically for learners with different challenges 2000-2016.

    Projects

    • Facilitated and trained teachers from Special schools, Full Service and High Need schools in Gauteng North District(D1) Mpumalanga, on Inclusive Education teaching strategies: Curriculum Differentiation and National Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) from June 2015-June 2020.
    • Organised funds for learners with disabilities for surgery and assistive devices (2000-2021)
    • Organised funds for girls who specialised in Science and Technology (2010-2014)

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