The university's Women in Research community project recently donated 80 laptops to the Willowridge High School as part of its commitment to enhancing educational resources and opportunities for learners.
Rising star Dr Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise has received prestigious awards for her outstanding PhD thesis from two prominent education associations.
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Professor Elize Du Plessis won the prestigious Education Association of South Africa (EASA) research medal 2021.
Professor Geesje van den Berg and Professor Patience Kelebogile Mudau lead significant project as part of the Digital Humanities Open Educational Resources (OER) Champions Initiative.
Starting her career at Unisa as a personal assistant, Dr Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise worked her way up the academic ladder by obtaining a master's degree with distinction and, recently, her doctorate.
Dr Modise and Prof van den Berg winning the best paper award at the Unisa 2021 Open Distance and e-Learning conference
Christy Jean Kotze receives the 2022 CGScholar Emerging Scholar Award at the Learner Conference in Spain, 2022
The department of Curriculum and Instructional studies hosted their annual Writing Retreat from 14 – 17 March 2022. 24 staff attended and 16 articles were developed during this four day event.
The department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies takes pride in preparing prospective and practicing teachers for the challenges of the 21st century. Staff members and students collaborate with schools in the local community, across the country, and worldwide to improve educational practice. Working together, our staff members and students make a difference in classrooms and communities locally and globally.
Colleagues, Students, and Partners. Welcome to the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies!
Our department stands at the heart of the University of South Africa’s (UNISA's) mandate to provide quality Teacher Education that is accessible, relevant, and transformative. In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, we focus on empowering educators with the advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary to shape the future of learning.
We are deeply committed to the scholarship of teaching, focusing on how Curriculum Design, Pedagogical Innovation, and Subject-specific Instruction can unlock learner potential across diverse contexts.
We invite you to explore our diverse programmes to cultivate critical thinkers, curriculum leaders, and instructional specialists.
I extend my gratitude to our dedicated staff, students, and community partners who are essential to this mission. Together, we contribute to a more equitable and dynamic educational future for South Africa and beyond.