Department of Psychology
Dr M Mdakane
| College of Human Sciences | |
|---|---|
| School of Social Sciences | |
| Department: Psychology | |
| Senior Lecturer | |
| Tel: | 012 429 6833 |
| E-mail: | emdakam@unisa.ac.za |
Qualifications
PhD in Psychology
Currently teaching
- Developmental Psychology - PYC4805
- Community Psychology - PYC4814
Fields of academic interests
- Community Psychology
- ODeL research
- The Psychology of incarceration
- Research Ethics
- Intercultural and intergroup relations in post-apartheid South Africa
Field of Specialisation
- Psychology of incarceration
- ODeL Research
- Qualitative methodologies
- Phenomenological research
- Principles of ethics research
Books
Mdakane, M. (2020) Re-integration into society: Dispelling myths. In Magano, MD & Dreyer, L. (Eds),The pedagogy employed for correctional education: an Ubuntu and wellness perspective and the pedagogy of intervening using inclusivity in a special school for learner with disabilities. (pp. 82-104). Reach publishers.
Prinsloo, J., Classesns, M., Kalima, K. & Mdakane, M. (2019). The vulnerability of children and prisoners in social science research in Africa. In Nortje N, Visagie R, & Wessels JS (Eds). Social science research ethics in Africa (pp. 213-228). Springer.
Journal articles
- Bornman, E., Harvey J., van Vuuren, H. J., Kekana, B., Matuludi, M. F., Mdakane, M., & Ramphele, L. (2023). Intergroup relations among “Born Frees” in a rapidly changing South Africa: A qualitative study. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 98, 1-12.
- Mdakane, M., Ngubane, S. & Dhlamini, Z. (2022) Incarcerated students' experiences of Unisa's Open Distance E-learning at one medium correctional centre. South African Journal of Higher Education, 36 (3), 91-108.
- Bornman, E., Harvey, J., van Vuuren, H., Matuludi, M., Mdakane, M., & Mphahlele, L., (2021). Political engagement and opinions of youth in post-apartheid South Africa: A qualitative study. Politikon, 48, 1-19.
Paper presentations
September (29 September 2021 – 6th International Council for Open and Distance Education Conference. Paper title: Incarcerated students’ experiences of UNISA’s Open Distance e-Learning at one medium correctional centre by Mdakane, M. Ngubane, S. and Dhlamini, Z. S. Accra, Ghana.
August (03 August 2021, participated in the 2021 Open Distance and e-Learning virtual pre-conference workshop), as well as the 7th Southern African Students’ Psychology Conference. Presented on-line workshop on “Circumventing methodological and ethical pitfalls in correctional services research.
International Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) Conference, Emperor’s Palace Convention Centre: (17 August 2023) (1) Paper title: Student support for incarcerated females in Open Distance Learning (ODL) contexts by Mbongiseni Mdakane, Sindile Ngubane, Zanele Dhlamini and Innocent Nkambule; (2) Paper title: The lived experiences of offenders enrolled in an ODeL university: a career counselling perspective in a correctional centre by Mamashu Mabowa, Mbongiseni Mdakane and Eduard Fourie.
National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA) Conference, University of Pretoria, Groenkloof Campus (25 May 2023): (1) Paper title: Student support for incarcerated females in Open Distance Learning (ODL) contexts by Mbongiseni Mdakane Sindile Ngubane, Zanele Dhlamini and Innocent Nkambule; (2) Paper title: The lived experiences of offenders enrolled in an ODeL university: a career counselling perspective in a correctional centre by Mamashu Mabowa, Mbongiseni Mdakane and Eduard Fourie.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
Research Ethics Committee member of the Department of Correctional Services
Projects
Co-founder and member of the Inside-out Project
Member of the Insideout-Outsidein South African Corrections Interest Group.