Making mental health a priority in ECE

Posted on May 10, 2023

A fun rejuvenation walk was planned for Monday 3 April 2023, where the department got active and engaged in a fun walking activity around the beautiful grounds of the Groenkloof Campus. After the walk, Mrs Shirley Masemola from the EWP addressed members of staff on measures to enhance and...

Autumn Graduation Celebration for ECE

Posted on May 04, 2023

Ms Anke Strydom was awarded the Vice-Chancellors and Principal award at the Autumn Graduation Ceremony on 3 May 2023. She finished as the top-achieving student in the Faculty of Education and is a proud ECE graduate. Congratulations Anke. We are proud of you. The two package coordinators, Dr...

UP Senate Conference: How the tide must turn for curriculum transformation

Posted on February 18, 2023

Dr Susan, and Dr Malatji together with Ms Matshediso Lekgetho gave an outstanding presentation at the University's Senate conference hosted at Future Africa. Their presentation was showcasing ECE curriculum transformation initiative through the JGL African languages- Sepedi, Setswana and...

ECE Orientation 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023

On Wednesday 15 February the Early Childhood Department welcomed the new cohort of first year students on our beautiful Groenkloof Campus. Prof Azwi Muthivhi, the Head of Department, Dr Susan Thuketana, Dr Nadia Swanepoel and Mrs Nita Pieterse welcomed the students.

Sharing is caring in ECE

Posted on February 17, 2023

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) department celebrated love with an informal picnic on 14 February 2023. In our dynamic department, we have learned that sharing is caring.

Dr Susan Thuketana promoted to Senior Lecturer

Posted on December 15, 2022

Congratulations to Dr Susan Thuketana on her promotion to Senior Lecturer within the department of Early Childhood Education. Her promotion is effective from 1 January 2023. We are very proud of you and congratulate you.

Dr Joyce West promoted to Senior Lecturer

Posted on December 15, 2022

Congratulations to Dr Joyce West on her promotion to Senior Lecturer within the department of Early Childhood Education. Her promotion is effective from 1 January 2023. We are very proud of you.

Teaching reading the UP Way

Posted on November 24, 2022

The Department of Early Childhood Education hosted a three-part reading series, titled Teaching Reading the UP Way.