Secondary Teachers Diploma - Venda College of Education (VECO)
Further Diploma in Education - Rand Afrikaans University (RAU)
BA - University of South Africa (UNISA)
B ED Hons - University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)
Hons BA - UNISA
M Ed (Curriculum Studies) - University of Johannesburg
M Admin (Cum Laude) (HRM) - North West University (NWU)
MA (coursework) - University of Stellenbosch
DEd (Curriculum Studies) - UNISA
Doctor of Divinity - California (USA)
Currently teaching
OTE2601
Fields of academic interests
Research interest:
Teacher Education
Educational Management
Human Resource Management
Qualitative research methods
Economics Education
Field of Specialisation
Curriculum Studies
Books
Recent book chapter
Title of book: Educational Research, An African approach. ISBN 9780190409135 Chapter 13 : The logic of sampling. (Mutendwahothe Walter Lumadi)
Tile of the book: Mentoring Diverse Populations ISBN 10; 1-60797-381-2 ISBN 13 : 978-60797-381-2
Journal articles
Articles published in accreditted journals:
Lumadi MW. 2015. Curriculum Reform Paradigm: A turnaround strategy. Journal of Educational Sciences. SI. Pp 16-31.
Lumadi, M.W. 2007. Remedying misdemeanors at Higher Education and Training Institutions. Journal on Contemporary Issues in Education Research. Vol.1 No.1. Pp13-20
Lumadi, M.W. 2008. Teachers' exodus in South African schools: A smoke with burning fire. Contemporary Issues in Education Research. Vol.1. No.4 Pp31-39
Lumadi, M.W. 2008. Managing diversity at Higher Education and Training Institutions. Journal on diversity management. Vol.3. No.4 Pp 44-53
Lumadi, M.W. 2008. The pedagogy of postgraduate research supervision and its complexities. Journal on Research methods and learning. Vol.2 No.2 Pp62-70
van Wyk, C. and Lumadi, M.W. 2009. Learning from external examiners about the application of critical research skills. International Journal of Educational Science. (vol.1no.2 pp 91-98)
Lumadi M.W. 2009. Investigating the styles of teaching and learning in the Religious Education Curriculum in Botswana Secondary Schools. Journal of College teaching and learning (Vol.6.no.8 pp95-102)
Lumadi, M.W.2010. The need for training gender-sensitive teachers: Addressing challenges of gender sensitive education for gender sensitive national development. Journal of diversity management (Vol.1no.1 pp 68-78)
Lumadi, M.W. Continuous assessment in schools: Teachers' bitter pill to swallow. Journal of International Education Research. First quarter (Vol. 7 no.1pp 27 -34)
Lumadi MW. Students sad stories about trafficking; a scourge in curriculum implementation. JSS 32 (1) 81 89. 2012
Lumadi, M.W. Teacher attrition rates. Its implications in the school curriculum. JES. Vol.10 (2011). PP 76 – 88.
Sithole BM & Lumadi MW. Pedagogical challenges besetting Business Studies teachers in secondary schools : a Botswana perspective. JSS 32 (1):71 – 80. 2012
Lumadi MW, Maguvhe MO & Dzapasi A. Transformational Efficacy of a Curriculum for People with Visual Impairment. ANTH 14 (4): 291-303. 2012.
Lumadi MW & Maguvhe MO. Teaching Life Sciences to Blind and Visually Impaired Learners: Issues to Consider For Effective Learning Mediation Practice ANTH 14 (5) 375 – 381. 2012
Assan TEB & Lumadi MW 2012 Facets of Integration in Economic and Management Sciences: Theory, Learning–Teaching, Assessment and Metaphor JSS 32 (3) 255 – 261. 2012.
Lumadi MW. Empowering the Voiceless Rural Women: A Daunting Task in African Society.S T&T, 10 (2): 123-130 2012.
Lumadi MW.Curriculum management: "Driving the school management team frantic. AER121-135. 2012.
Sithole BM and Lumadi MW. Improvisation and the Use of Community Resources in Business Studies Teaching.JSS, 34(1): 1-7 2013.
Assan TEB and Lumadi MW. Effectiveness of the Induction Programme for School Principals in the North West Province. ANTH15(1): 79-87 2013.
Lumadi MW. Challenges Besetting Teachers in Classroom Assessment: An Exploratory Perspective. JSS 34 (3) 211-221 2013.
Lumadi MW. Teachers in the National Curriculum Assessment Policy: What Powers Do They Hold? JSS 35 (1): 43-49 2013
Sethusha MJ and Lumadi MW. Grade six learners' perceptions of environmental awareness: A human ecological support programme. JHE 42(2): 113-123. 2013.
Lumadi MW. Implementing a responsive curriculum to diverse learners. JSS 35(2):111-123. 2013
Lumadi MW and Assan, TEB School-based Curriculum Development: Experiences from the North-West schools. IJES 5 (3): 237 – 244 (2013).
Lumadi MW and Maguvhe MO, Reimagining an Augmentative Communication: An Inclusive Curriculum Angle. IJES 5 (3): 245 – 254 (2013).
Woldetsadik, DA and Lumadi MW. An Ethiopian paradigm of apprenticeship Training Colleges and Enterprises: A Curriculum Practice. JSS 36(3): 285-293 (2013.)
Lumadi MW. E-Learning's impact on the academic performance of Student- Teachers: A Curriculum lens. MJSS. 4 (14). 695 - 703. 2013.
Lumadi MW and Sethusha JM. Child Support Grant. A dangling carrot in Curriculum Development. . MJSS. 4 (14). 669 - 675. 2013.
Mapaire L and Lumadi MW. HIV/AIDS: Its impact in the Zimbabwean school curriculum. Vol.4. No 13. 2013.MCSER. Pp 773-780
Asembo. KO and Lumadi MW. professionalising peripheral police officers in Kenya: Implications for curriculum development. Vol. 4. No 13. 2013. MCSER.Pp 781-789
Lumadi MW and Kibinkiri EL. The role of E-Learning in the professional development of teachers in Cameroon: A discourse in Curriculum. Vol. 4. No. 13. 2013. MCSER. Pp 791-800
Lumadi MW. Exploring Factors Faced by Teachers in Curriculum Implementation. MSCER. Vol.5 No. 6. 2014. Pp171 – 178.
Lumadi MW. Curriculum Implementation: A Mammoth Task for Instructional Leadership. MJSS. Vol. 5 No. 6. 2014. Pp203 – 210.
Lumadi MW. Reversing the Trend of Dismal Performance in Disadvantaged Schools: A Curriculum Evaluation Tool. MSCER. Vol.5 No. 6. 2014. Pp243 – 249.
Lumadi MW. Building a Conducive Learning Environment in Dysfunctional Schools: A Curriculum Development Tool. MJSS. Vol.5 No. 6. 2014. Pp319 – 325.
Lumadi MW, Teaching and learning of peace and security studies in universities: students reflections on quality and inputs for curriculum implementation. MJSS.Vol.5 no.15. 2014. Pp281 - 288
Lumadi MW. Challenges Besetting Teachers in the Implementation of E-Learning in Schools: A Guide to Curriculum Development. MJSS. Vol.5(20) 2014. Pp2814 - 2822
Asembo, KO and Lumadi MW. The Will ...but…the Way: Students' Reflections on the Pursuit of Higher Education in Peace and Security Studies amidst Resource Challenges in Universities. MCSER. Vol.5 (20) 2014. Pp2823 - 2830
Zulu, A and Lumadi MW. Managing School Based Studies in Namibia's Zambezi Region: Navigating Challenges in the Practicum Triad. MJSS. Vol.5 (20) 2014. Pp2841-2846
Lumadi, MW and Acquah BYS. Assessment of Trainee – Economics teachers' Effectiveness: Senior High School Economics Students' Perspective. MCSER. Vol.5 (20) 2014. Pp2853 -2863
Woldetsadik, DA and Lumadi MW. The Lived Experiences of Academically High Achievers of Menieato Elementary School: A Phenomenological Approach. MJSS. Vol.5 (20) 2014. Pp2871 - 2875
Asembo KO and Lumadi MW. Curriculum Design of Higher Education in Peace and Security Studies: Student's Perceptions of Quality. MSCER. Vol 5 no (20) 2014. Pp2896 - 2904
Lumadi MW. Lacking the learner centred approach in mathematics: A Curricular paradigm. IJES. Vol.7 (3) p783 – 788. 2014
Woldetsadik, DA, and Lumadi MW. Gender Responsiveness of HIV/AIDS Awareness Program in Addis Ababa. JHE. Vol. 48 (3) 417-422. 2014
Woldetsadik DA and Lumadi MW. Missing Link: Partnership of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges and Industries in Addis Ababa. Journal of Economics Vol. 6 (1): 74 -78. 2015.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
Chairperson: Higher Degrees Committee, Curriculum and Instructional Studies
Deputy Chairperson: Departmental Research
Programme Manager Intermediate and Senior Phase
Organiser, Executive member: Organization for Social Sciences Research in Southern and Eastern Africa (OSSREA)
Board member: Educational Research Review (ERR)
Member: Educational Research Association (ERA)
Rector: WCE
Director: School of Postgraduate Studies
Member of Council, NWU
Reviewer of Journals:
South African Journal of Education (SAJE)
South African Journal of Higher Education (SAJHE)
Journal of Educational Studies (JES)
African Education Review (AER)
Education for change
Education Research Review (ERR) International journal
KOERS
Projects
Developing strategies to increase learner performance in National Senior Certificate examinations.: A case study of Mathematics and Physical Science in Limpopo schools
Challenges affecting schools with 0% pass rate in Grade 12 examinations in Vhembe district
Other
Postgraduate Supervision:
Zulu Africa - Role parameters within the context of the practicum triad: teacher training perspectives from Namibia’s Zambezi region. Graduated in September 2015 (Doctoral student).
Kyahurwa Olivia - The challenges faced by primary school principals in curriculum management: A case of region C Gauteng province. Graduated in September 2013 (MEd)
Maimela Hlekani Selinah - Impact of Curriculum Changes on Primary School Teachers in Seshego Circuit, Limpopo Province. Graduated in May 2016 (MEd)
Chaba Mokgadi Reginah – MEd (University of Venda) (A critical analysis of the implementation of OBE in grade 7 classes in Region 3 of the Limpopo Province) Graduated in 2003
Mafenya Nkhangweleni Patrick– MEd (University of Venda) (Assessment strategies used by grade 2 educators in the Northern Region) Graduated in 2002
Mathoni Tsumbedzo Jonas– MEd (University of Venda) (The significance of OBE in primary schools of the Far Northern Region ) Graduated in 2001
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