2.1 Large project: European Union Project
Funder |
Amount |
Research Project |
Team |
Details And actions |
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EU and DHET (See section 7) |
R8, 000 000.00 |
Strengthening Foundation Phase Teacher Education |
UP, UKZN, TUT and CUT. |
§ Text book on EFAL in the research focus. In print – 2013 § Materials Development: Review process completed. Materials to be language edited |
2.2 Smaller on-going projects
Partners |
Title |
Team members |
Progress |
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1. Ntataise Network |
Annual conference |
Dr. N. Phatudi and Ms. G. Ledwaba |
Presentation: Augmentative and alternative communication for children experiencing language delays. 20 August 2013 |
2. Joint project: Departments ECE and Humanities Education |
Teaching practice experiences of students in the BEd Programme |
Drs. LD. Beukes, I. Joubert, M. Botha and J. Van Heerden |
§ Applied for Ethical approval - to be re-submitted. Finalise instrument in 2013. Commence with data collection in 2013 |
3. Staff in Department ECE |
Exploring assessment practices in Early Childhood Education at Higher Institutions (scholarly e-book) |
Chapter: Drs. I. Joubert (Ed), N. Phatudi, M. Botha, J. Van Heerden Chapters from researchers in Foundation Phase from: South Africa, (UP, University of Free State and Venda) Austrlia, UK, America |
§ Commence with writing in 2013 § Chapter contributions are being submitted. Me. Jackie Rammupudu is the Instructional designer as this scholarly book is an e-book
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4. RDP |
Conceptualize participation of young learners in citizenship education |
Dr. I. Joubert Mentor: Prof. Liesel Ebersöhn Co-researchers (post graduate students): 1. M. Erasmus (MEd) 2. H. Middlejans (MEd) 3. C. Nigrini (MEd) 4. N. De Witt (MEd) |
On-going data generation
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3. CONFERENCES: PAPERS PRESENTED AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Title |
Authors |
Conference |
Indigenous knowledge in ECD at HE: creating space for research |
Drs. N. Phatudi and E. Lenyai |
SARAECE: University of Free State: 18 June 2013 |
4. PUBLICATIONS
4.1 ARTICLES
4.1.1 Published articles in accredited journals:
Margets, K & Phatudi, N.C.: 2013: Transition of children from preschool and home contexts to Grade 1 in two township primary schools in South Africa: European Early Childhood Research Association Journal . Vol 21 (1), pp 39- 52.
Moen, M.C. & Bezuidenhout, C. 2021. The relationship between childhood adversity and family murder by children. Acta Criminologica: African journal of Criminology and Victimology.
Cockrell, P. & Moen, M.C. 2021. Die verband tussen ouerskappraktyk en die aggressiewe gedrag van leerlinge met matige intellektuele disfunksie. Submitted to Tydskrif vir Geesteswetenskappe. 61(2), 568-587.
Samsudin, M.; Moen, M.; Hai. P.; Hagos, B.; Hidayat, A.; Ishida, Y.; Ozawa, H.; Ishak, N.;Ismail, S.A.; Oweyemi, T. ; Angangisye, W.; Mgoda, N.; Asiimwe, J. & Kyansanku, C. 2021. Indicators for the Measurement of Teachers’ Professional Identity Across Asia and Africa: A Delphi Study. Journal of Asian and African Studies.
Moen, M.C. (2021). Teachers’ perspectives on the factors contributing to childhood adversity. Pastoral Care in Education. Published online.
Moen, M.C. (2020). Characteristics for the identification of children who commit family murder in South Africa. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 35 (21-22) 4796-4813. Doi: 10.1177/0886260517717493
https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/7284629365
Moen, M.C. & Shon, P. (2020). Multiple-Victim Parricides in South Africa, 1990-2019. Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling. 17(3), 264-279.DOI: 10.1002/jip.1555 https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/8644753407
Moen, M.C. & Shon, P. (2020). Attempted and completed parricides in South Africa, 1990-2019. 65 (9) 1097-1117. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. Available online. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X20928023
https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/8612652233
Moen, M.C. & Shon, P. (2020). Female victims and offenders in South African parricides, 1990-2019. Victims & Offenders. 15(6), 793-809.https://doi-org.uplib.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/15564886.2020.1758862
https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/8630208024
Moen, M.C. (2019). “The wrong direction”: Childhood adversity and aggression in young children. Child Abuse Research in South Africa. 20(2), 69-81. https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/8335586066
https://hdl-handle-net.uplib.idm.oclc.org/10520/EJC-19991da905
Steyn, M.G. & Moen, M.C. (2019). Drawing sadness: What are young children telling us? Early Child Development and Care, 189(1), 79-93. Doi: 10.1080/03004430.2017.1301936
https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/7932025215
Ngrini, C.; Joubert, I.; Ferreira-Prevost, J. & Moen, M.C. (2019). Disciplinary practices in the early grades: creating culturally responsive learning environments in South Africa. South African Journal of Education. 39 (3), 1-7. doi: 10.15700/saje.v39a1633. https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/8264543966
Cassim, N. & Moen, M.C. (2019) Contribution of teaching assistants to quality education in Grade 1 classrooms. South African Journal of Education. 40(1), 1-9. Doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.15700/saje.v40n1a1719
https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/8586875229
4.1.2 Articles accepted and year to be published:
Joubert, J.C., Ebersöhn, L., Ferreira, R., Du Plessis, L. & Moen, M. Establishing a reading culture in a rural secondary school: A literacy intervention with teachers. Journal of African and Asian Studies. Online 2013 and published 2014.
Harris, T.T. and Steyn, M.G. 2013. From Your Perspective: Black Preservice Early Childhood Education Students Share Their Stories. Australian Journal for Childhood Education.
Hartell, C.G., Steyn, M.G. and Mosia, D. Secondary school teachers’ understanding and implementation of Life Orientation. Journal of Education.
Hannaway, D., Steyn, M.G. & Hartell, C.G. (2013). The influence of ecosystemic factors on Black student teachers’ perceptions and experience of Early Childhood Education. South African Journal for Higher Education.
Hartell, C.G. & Sekopane, M.A. (2013). The moral development of adolescents orphaned by AIDS in child-headed households. African Journal for AIDS Research. (AJAR).
4.1.3 Articles in submission cycle/ Rework process:
Joubert, I., Phatudi, N., Harris, T. & Moen, M. 2013. Education for Democratic Citizenship through a literacy-based approach: A case of South African township children. Children & Society.Reworked and resubmitted.
Koekemoer, T., Joubert, I., Ebersohm, L. & Moen, M. Die ontwikkeling van teoretiese begronde evalueringskriteria vir die evaluering van Afrikaanse Grondslagfase leesreekse. LitNet.Reworked and resubmitted.
Ebersöhn, L., Prinsloo, Y., Joubert, I. & Kriegler, S. Engelse geletterdheidsintervensie en onderwysers se taal van onderrigpraktyke in plattelandse skole. Tydskrif vir Geesteswetenskappe.
Steyn M.G., Hartell, C.G. and Harris T.T. When lifeworlds collide – is South African higher institutions’ programmes culturally relevant in ECE? South African Journal for Childhood Education.
Kamper, G.D. & Steyn, M.G. Black students’ perspectives on learning barriers and assets at a historically white university. Acta Academica.
Steyn, M.G. & Hartell, C.G. Voices of future teachers: Black Foundation Phase students share their experiences. Journal for Race, Ethnicity and Education.
Van Heerden, J. & Ebersöhn L. Mothers' and teachers' views and understanding of quality in South African early learning centres. Article submitted for publication in Australasian Journal for Early Childhood (AJEC).
Phatudi, N.C., Joubert, J.C. & Harris, T. 2013: Self-reflective practices during teaching and learning episodes: the case of an undergraduate literacy module. KRE. Special publication by UNISA.
4.1.4 Articles reviewed (act as critical reviewer)
I. Joubert: Per Linguam A Journal of Language Learning.
L. Bosman: Journal SAJE. Journal of Education KOERS.
M.G. Steyn: SAJE, Journal of New Generation Sciences.
M.G. Steyn: Journal of Asian and African Studies.
N.C. Phatudi: Journal of Educational Studies.
N.C. Phatudi: Journal of Asian and African Studies.
M.G. Steyn: Litnet.
M.G. Steyn: South African Journal of Education.
J.C. van Heerden: Journal SAJE.
4.1.5 Articles conference proceedings:
4.1.6 Articles in other publications:
Botha, M. & Onwu, G. (2013). Beginning Teachers’ Professional Identity Formation in Early Science Mathematics and Technology Teaching: What Develops? CICE Hiroshima University, Journal of International Cooperation in Education, 15(3): 3-19.
4.2 BOOKS
4.2.1 SCHOLARLY BOOK
Scholarly e-book Joubert, I. Ed. See 2.2.
Phatudi, N.C. and Moletsane, M.: Restoring Indigenous languages and the Right to learn in a familiar language : A case of Black South African Children ( a chapter in ) Children’s Rights and Education: International Perspectives Edited by Beth Blue Swadener, Laura Lundy, Janette Habashi, and Natasha Blanchet-Cohen: to be published in September, 2013.
4.2.1.1 Chapter in book
4.2.2 TEXTBOOK
Joubert, I. Chapter contribution: Teaching and learning English First Additional Language in the Foundation Phase. Title of book: Oxford Practical Teaching English First Additional Language Grade 1-3. Cape Town: Oxford. To be published 2013.
M.G. Steyn and T.T. Harris. Chapter contribution: Understanding students' Perspectives as Learners through Photovoice in Douglas J. Loveless, Bryant Griffith, Margaret E. Berci, Evan Ortlieb, and Pamela Sullivan (Eds): Academic Knowledge Construction and Multimodal Curriculum Development.
Botha, A. (2013). Compiled a handbook of chapters from different authors on Life Skills: Social Sciences and Citizenship in South Africa. Pearson Custom. USA.
5. POSTGRADUATE STUDIES SUBMITTED/ COMPLETED
5.1 Supervisor/co-supervisor
Candidate |
Year of registration |
Year of study/ completed |
Title |
Supervisors |
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Successfully completed PhD’s |
|
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Sekopane, M. (PhD) |
|
2013 |
The moral development of adolescents orphaned by AIDS in child-headed households |
Prof. C.G. Hartell |
Louw, W. (PhD) |
|
2013 |
The moral development of adolescents orphaned by AIDS in child-headed households |
Prof. C.G. Hartell |
Babajide, A. (PhD) |
|
2013 |
Teachers’ experiences of using Yoruba as a medium of instruction in Primary classes. Implications for learning |
Drs. N. Phatudi, I. Joubert and Prof. C.G. Hartell |
|
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Submitted PhD and Masters’ Thesis |
|
|||
Faber, H. (PhD)
|
2011 |
2013
|
Die rol van die Klanke, Klinker en Klawerprogram op Graad 1-leerders se fonologiese bewuswording as leesgeletterdheidsvaardigheid Re-submission |
Drs. I. Joubert and D. Vermeulen |
|
|
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Successfully defended their proposals for Masters’ and PhD’s |
|
|||
Theron, J.J. |
2012 |
|
Empowering parents for homework support |
Dr. M.G. Steyn and Prof. C.G. Hartell |
Westhof, L. |
2011 |
|
Indecisive behaviour of Foundation Phase learners in an Art environment: Factors and corrective action. |
Dr. M.G. Steyn and Prof. C.G. Hartell |
Mailwane, N. |
2011 |
|
Ecosystemic factors influencing the accessibility of ECD services for young children with disabilities |
Dr. M.G. Steyn and Prof. C.G. Hartell |
7. INTERINSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION– ONGOING
7.1 EU-DHET
NATURE OF COLLABORATION |
PROGRESS and year |
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An EU material writing workshop was held at UKZN The workshop was attended by delegates from UP, UKZN, CPUT and TUT, 19 July 2013 |
|
Research and materials development |
Materials Development: Review process completed. Materials to be edited |
Recruitment and retention of Black students in Foundation Phase
|
UP, UKZN, TUT, CUT. Coordinators: Prof. C.G. Hartell & Dr. M.G. Steyn
|
Research and materials development |
Ø Institutional factors that affect black South African students’ perception of Early Childhood teacher Education. 2013. South African Journal of Childhood Education Ø Voices of future teachers: Black Foundation Phase students share their experiences. 2013. Journal for race, ethnicity and education |
|
Dr. M.G. Steyn, Prof. T. Harris & Prof. C.G. Hartell |
Research and materials development |
· Where are the Foundation Phase teachers for our children? Black students’ perceptions. South African Journal of Higher Education · When life worlds collide – Is South African Higher Institutions’ programmes culturally relevant in ECE? 2013. South African Journal for Childhood Education |
|
Prof. T. Harris & Dr. M.G. Steyn
|
Research and materials development |
· From Your Perspective: Black Pre-service Early Childhood Education Students Share Their Stories. 2013. Australian Journal for Childhood Education |
|
Prof. G. Kamper & Dr. M.G. Steyn
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Research and materials development |
· Black students’ perspectives on learning barriers and assets at a historically white university |
|
Mrs. D. Hannaway, Dr. M.G. Steyn & Prof. C.G. Hartell |
Research and materials development |
· The influence of Eco systemic Factors on Black Student Teachers’ perceptions and Experience of Early Child Education. South African Journal of Education |
Language in Foundation Phase teaching and teacher education: 1.Literacy 2.Mother tongue instruction |
UP, UKZN, TUT, CUT Coordinators: 1. Dr. I. Joubert & Dr. N. Phatudi 2. Dr. N. Phatudi & Dr. I. Joubert |
Research and materials development |
Materials: Two power points: 1.Teaching language through reading, writing and arithme-TALK 2.Reading methodologies. Phonics DVD: Reading in an integrated way Article published Mudzielwana, N., Joubert, I., Phatudi, N. and Hartell, C. 2012. Teaching reading comprehension to Grade 3 Tshivenda-speaking learners. Journal of Educational Studies. Vol 11 (1) Article submitted: Joubert, I., Phatudi, N., Harris, T. & Moen, M. Education for Democratic Citizenship through a literacy-based approach: A case of South African township children. Submitted to Children & Society Text book: Text book on EFAL in the research focus: Mother Tongue instruction. Editor: Dr. N Phatudi, author of chapter, Dr I Joubert. In print – 2013 |
Exploring Life Skills as a core component of Foundation Phase teacher education at HEIs |
UP, UKZN, TUT, CUT Coordinators: Dr. M.G. Steyn &Mrs. A. Botha |
Research and materials development. |
Materials: 1. Social Studies: Topic: Citizenship 2. Personal and Social Development |
Learning Support in the Foundation Phase |
UP, UKZN, TUT, CUT Coordinators: Mrs. M. Bruwer & Ms. G. Ledwaba |
Research and materials development |
Materials: Addressing diverse educational needs of learners in the Foundation Phase |
Teaching and learning of Foundation Phase Mathematics, Science and Technology |
UP, UKZN, TUT, CUT Coordinators: Dr. M. Botha & Dr. J. Van Heerden |
Research and materials development |
Materials: Gaining an understanding of Inquiry based pedagogics in Maths Science and Technology in the FP and practical applications |
Research to strengthen foundation phase programmes |
UP, UKZN, TUT, CUT Coordinators: Dr. M. Botha & Dr. J. Van Heerden |
Research and materials development |
Strengthening foundation phase final year student teachers’ professional teacher identity through an action research project |
Investigation on how Higher Education Institutions prepare foundation phase students for effective classroom practice in the South African context |
UP, UKZN, TUT, CUT Coordinator: Mrs. L. Bosman |
Research and materials development |
Materials: Instructional leadership
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Perceptual motor development |
UP, TUT Coordinator: Mrs. D. Hannaway |
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Materials: Combing various activities on focusing on visual, auditory and kinaesthetic development of children aged 5-9 |
7. INTER INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION– ON-GOING
7.2 Inter - institutional
NATURE OF COLLABORATION |
PROGRESS and year |
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Gentle Africa project |
UP, UNISA and CUT |
Research |
Questionnaire and proposal for funding developed |
A collaboration agreement was signed between Dept. of ECE (UP) and The Higher School of Education of Lisbon |
Prof. C.G. Hartell, Dr. M.G. Steyn & Prof. Caterina Tomas |
Research |
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