Research
The focus area of my research is literacy in democratic citizenship education.
I am recognized as a NRF rated researcher – C3 category.
Research
The focus area of my research is …
I am recognized as a NRF rated researcher – C3 category.
Below is a list of the PhD theses I have supervised
A detailed description is available on my CV
Abidogun, B.G. (Nigeria). 2013. Teachers’ experiences of using Yoruba as a medium of instruction in primary classes: implications for learning. (Co-supervisor)
Bruwer, M. 2015. Professional development on Grade 1 teachers to promote school readiness in an inclusive education context.
Faber, H. 2014. Die rol van Klanke, Klinkers en Klawersprogram op Graad 1-leerders se fonologiese bewuswording as leesgeletterdheidsvaardigheid
Klopper, C. 2015. The role of parents in educating their young children as democratic citizens
Malatje, S. 2012. The perceptions of teachers and elders on using folktale storysinging when teaching Setswana to young children
Marumo, M. 2012. Using the FM-system to teach English First Additional Language in Gr 1. (Co-supervisor)
Masote, S. 2012. Teacher’s understanding and implementation of values education in foundation phase.
Mkhwanazi, H.N. 2014. Teachers’ use of formative assessment in the teaching of reading comprehension in Grade 3
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Mudzielwana, N.P. 2013. Teaching reading comprehension to Grade 3 Tshivenda-speaking learners
Mulovhedzi, S. 2015. The enhancement of leadership qualities in the early grades
Namugenyi, D. (Uganda). 2013. Instructional strategies for reading comprehension among Ugandan bilingual children in lower primary classes
Ramagoshi, R.M. 2010. Teaching idioms in Grade 3 with special reference to Setswana
Sentsho, M.L. 2009. Exploring the response of rural primary school children to road safety education programmes
Steyn, M. 2011. Teaching the mathematical concept of time in Grade 2
Strauss, A. (Namibia). 2016. A dialogical approach for improving early literacy teaching in multilingual pre-primary contexts
Tolmen, P. 2016. The expression of the developing self-identity of Grade R children within families (Co-supervisor)
Van Aardt, L. 2017. Experiences of Grade 3 learners on their rights and responsibilities across diverse settings (Co-supervisor)
Veldsman, A. 2016. ‘n Spelgebaseerde geletterdheidsvoorbereidingsprogram vir die professionale ontwikkeling van Graad R-opvoeders (Co-supervisor)
Viviers, T. 2015. Children’s understanding of their hopes and fears informing futures in education
Masters dissertations and research projects
A detailed description is available on my CV
Dale, M. 2012. The Language of Mathematics in the Foundation Phase
Du Plessis, M.L. 2012. Cum Laude. A literacy intervention with teachers: exploring reading culture in a rural secondary school (Co-supervisor)
Gucher-Greef, A. 2016. Media influence on parental understanding of optimal nutrition for their young children
Koekemoer, T. 2012. Cum Laude. Die evaluering van Afrikaanse Grondslagfase leesreekse vir toereikende aanvangsleesonderrig
Le Roux, A. 2012. Cum Laude. Kleuterskoolonderwysers se menings oor die kwaliteit van kleuterassessering
Masola, F. 2014. Cum Laude. Read-aloud by role models: Young children’s understanding of democratic values through literature
Middeljans, H. 2014. Young learners’ perceptions and understandings of social justice in a democracy
Miller, D. Factors affecting parental choice of schools for their Grade 1 learners.
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Nel, A. 2012. Cum Laude. Sensory and motor stimulation in the outdoor learning environment for perceptual development of the Grade R child
Nigrini, C. 2013. Cum Laude. Factors influencing teachers’ classroom practice when addressing discipline in the Foundation Phase
Prinsloo, Y. 2012. Geletterdheidsintervensie en onderwysers se taal van onderrigpraktyke: aksienavorsing in plattelandse skole (Co-supervisor)
Schoeman, C. 2019. Cum Laude. Parent experiences of their parental engagement in the Early Grades
Shibambu, M.N. 2012. Teachers’ perceptions and experiences of the implementation of the SOUNS literacy programme in pre-school classes (Co-supervisor)
Van Aardt, L. 2014. Cum Laude. Young children’s understanding of their rights and responsibilities in democratic South Africa
Wiese, R. 2014. Ondersteuningstrategieë vir gedragsbevoegdheid by grondslagfaseleeders met andagtekort/hiperaktiwiteitsversteuring (Co-supervisor)
Ungerer, A. 2011. Using action research in staff development: the case of moral education (Co-supervisor)
Yzel, M. 2015. Teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of school readiness assessment instruments (Co-supervisor)
Editor of books
Accredited international and National articles published
Chapters in books
Scholarly book (single authored)
Contributions at conferences
Published conference papers
Invited key notes
Published technical reports
External examiner / moderator of modules, HEI’s
Master degree studies completed under supervision/co-supervision
Doctoral degree studies completed under supervision/co-supervision
External examiner of postgraduate studies (dissertations and theses)
Membership of national and international bodies:
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