Department of Science and Technology Education

Prof SB Msezane

College of Education
School of Teacher Education
Department: Science and Technology Education
Professor
E-mail: msezasb@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • PhD (Environmental Education), 2021, UNISA
  • MEd (Environmental Education), 2015, UNISA
  • Hon (Environmental Education), 2011, UNISA
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management, 2013, REGENESYS
  • PGCE (Maths, Maths Literacy and Life Sciences), 2009, UNISA
  • BSc (Agricultural Economics and Management), 2006, UNISWA
  • Diploma (Agricultural Sciences), 2004, UNISWA

Fields of academic interests

  • Education for Sustainable Development/Environmental Education
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Climate Change Education

Field of Specialisation

  • Environmental Education
  • Agricultural Sciences

Books

  • Msezane, S. B. (2022). Translating Employability Capital into Employment Outcomes and Career Development: South African Teachers’ and Principals’ Views. In Graduate Employability Across Contexts: Perspectives, Initiatives and Outcomes (pp. 267-287). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Msezane, S. B. (2022). Effects of the Changes of Curriculum on the Coverage of Environmental Content in Geography. In Ecotheology-Sustainability and Religions of the World. IntechOpen.
  • Msezane S.B. (2020) School Evaluation: Approaches, Frameworks, and Indicators. In: Leal Filho W., Azul A., Brandli L., Özuyar P., Wall T. (eds) Quality Education. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. http://doi-org-443.webvpn.fjmu.edu.cn/10.1007/978-3-319-69902-8_8-1
  • Msezane S.B. (2021) An Analysis of Environment and Sustainability Content Coverage in the Grade 12 Curriculum. In Schudel I., Songqwaru Z., Tshiningayamwe S. & Lotz-Sisitka H. (eds). Teaching and Learning for Change. Education and Sustainability in South Africa. African Minds. ISSN 978-1-928502-24-1

Journal articles

Msezane, S.B. (2022). Descriptive analysis of the education for sustainable development programme: Fundisa for Change perspective. International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction. 15 (1), 741-761

Msezane, S.B. (2022). Transverse Dissemination of Education for Sustainable Development in Economics: Effectiveness of Curriculum Changes. International Online Journal of Education and Teaching (IOJET). 10 (1), 139-161

Matsekoleng, T. K. & Msezane, S.B. (2022) Exploration Of Environmental Content In Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy Summative Assessment. International Online Journal of Education and Teaching (IOJET). 10 (1)

Masemene, K. J. & Msezane, S. B. (2021). Exploring environmental literacy components in promoting sustainable behaviour: a case study of rural primary schools. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 9 (3), 233-249. DOI: 10.17478/jegys.980968

Bopape, J., Mudau, A.V., & Msezane, S.B. (2021). Greening the school for sustainable development: Tshwane North District case. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 9(2), 161-180. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17478/jegys.901622

Msezane, S.B. (2020). Positioning of Environmental Education in Life Sciences (Grade 12). Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation. EM International, 26 (4), 1450-1458. ISSN 0971-765

Shabalala, N.P., & Msezane, S.B. (2020). Perceptions of environmental education integration in South African Schools. Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation. Vol 26, Issue 4, 2020.pp.(1629-1635). ISSN 0971-765X

Sikhosana, L., Mudau, A.V., & Msezane, S.B. (2020). Insights into the integration of environmental education in the senior phase. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 8(4), 1411-1425. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17478/jegys.750519

Msezane, S.B. (2020). Enhancement of Environmental Impact Content Knowledge on Life Sciences Teachers: A Realist Social Approach. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 8(3), 1087-1097. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17478/jegys.734073

Msezane, S.B. (2019). An insight into extra-curricular activity on environmental education: an experiential learning approach. Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation. Vol 25, Issue 2, 2019.pp. (925-932). ISSN 0971-765X

Msezane, S.B. (2017). A delineation of the alignment of environmental topics coverage in the policy and examination. A content analysis of policy vs examinations. Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation. Vol 23, Issue 4, 2017. ISSN 0971-765X

Msezane, S.B. (2017). An analysis of the policy coverage and examination of environmental impact topics. South African Journal of Environmental Education. Vol 33, 2017. DOI 10.4314/sajee.v.33i1.4

Msezane, S.B. (2017). Perceptions of youth about the integration of natural resource economics through environmental education in schools: a realist social perspective. Environmental Economics, 8(3), 70-75. doi:10.21511/ee.08(3).2017.07

Msezane, S.B., & Mudau, A.V., 2014, ‘Reconnoitring the stimulus of Environmental Education in reducing improper solid waste disposal: a case of one of the schools in the Mkhondo Village of Mpumalanga in South Africa', Journal of Human Ecology, 48(3), 367-374

Paper presentations

  • International Conference of Best of Both World in BelaBela on Environmental Education organised by UNISA from 12 April to 20 April 2012 where I was afforded the chance to present my Masters in Education preliminary research results on Environmental Education.
  • Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) in Port Elizabeth from the 13 to 16 January 2014. I also presented my Masters research at the conference for Environmental Education.
  • Fundisa for Change Teacher Education conference and its launch which was organised by the Department of Environmental Affairs from the 27 to 28 February 2014. At that conference, I was influenced to further my studies on the field of Environmental Education.
  • Institute of African Renaissance Studies hosted by UNISA on the 7 October 2014.
  • International Conference for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (ISTE) hosted by UNISA at Kruger National Park from 19 to 23 October 2014.
  • International Conference of Best of Both World in Colorado, USA on Environmental Education organised by GO3 Project and Estes Institute on September 26th-28th at YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado, where I was afforded the chance to present my preliminary results of my DEd studies.
  • Environmental Education Association for Southern Africa (EEASA) Conference held in Johannesburg from the 3-6 October 2016. Presentation of preliminary findings of my DEd studies and publishing of the article in the Southern African Journal of Environmental Education.
  • International Conference for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (ISTE) hosted by UNISA at Kruger National Park from 24- 28 October 2016.
  • THE 9th Teacher education and interdisciplinary research conference programme. Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. 7-10 October 2019 
  • International Conference for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (ISTE) hosted by UNISA at Kruger National Park from 21-25 October 2019.
  • Association of Science in Africa conference attended via ZOOM on 26 Oct 2020 12. EEASA Conference attended via ZOOM on 6 October 2020.
  • 39TH EEASA Conference. International Online Conference via ZOOM on 21-24 June 2021, Mauritius
  • THE 11th Teacher education and interdisciplinary research conference. Namibia, April 2023

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa (EEASA), member, since September 2016
  • South African Council of Educators (SACE) member, registered in March 2011 to date.
  • Registered with the UNESCO sustainability begins with teachers project involving Southern Africa universities, member, registered in February 2017 to date.
  • South African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) member, registered as member from Jan 2017.

Awards: EEASA FIRST STUDENT AWARD (Outstanding contributions of graduate student research), 2016

Projects

  • SA Science Project (CN1900)
  • Parental involvement in Developing Learning Culture (CN4300)
  • International Climate Change Project (Finland, Australia, Spain, USA and South Africa)
  • UNESCO Sustainability Begins with Teachers 
  • Fundisa for Change

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