Department of Educational Foundations
College of Education |
School of Educational Studies |
Department: Educational Foundations |
Senior Lecturer
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Tel: |
012 429 3429
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E-mail: |
masehbm@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- STD 10( Grade 12) (1983), Mamabudusha High School
- BA (PAED)( 1987), University of The North( UL)
- B.Ed( 1990), University of The North( UL)
- M.Ed in Philosophy of Education:(1995), University of Venda
- PhD in Education Management Law and Policy Studies.(2011): University of Pretoria
- School Leadership Programme: (2001), Tokologo Training and Management Services
- Human Resources Management.(Diploma):( 2002), Oxbridge Academy
- Computer Literacy Certificate (2005), Avuxeni Computer Academy
- Office Computing Diploma: (2010), Arise Business College
- Assessor Course:( 2019), Primeserve Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd (UNISA)
- 1 Introduction to Research Ethics,
- 2 Research Ethics Evaluation &
- 3 Ethics Informed Consent:(2020), TRREE Clinical Trials Centre: The University of Hong Kong
- Moderator Course: (2020), Primeserve Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd (UNISA)
- Ethics Educator Course:( 2020), Directorate of Research Support and HIV, Social Diversity, and Inclusion Curriculum Integration Project (UNISA)
- Advanced Management Project Course:( 2021), Extribyte Workplace Solution Experts Pty Ltd: (UNISA)
- Setswana Course:( 2022), (UNISA)
Currently teaching
- Philosophy of Education (PDU3701)
- BEd Hons Research Project in Education (HREDU82)
Fields of academic interests
- Education management Law and Policy
- Philosophy of Education
- Analytical study-Issues and problems
- Epistemology and Education
- History of Educational Ideas
- Education and Human Nature
- Philosophical Methods in Education
- Ethics and Education
Field of Specialisation
- Education Management Law and Policy Studies
- Philosophy of Education
- Northern Sotho
Books
Book Chapters
Books Editorial role
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Editorial Role: Grade 10 Textbook: Bokomoso bja setshaba, Educators and Learners copies. Authors: Mashao M.G. Setati K.P. and Ledwaba M.J. Published by Kalahari Productions and Booksellers, Thohoyandou. 2007
- Masters Dissertation Titled: A Critical Analysis of the Crisis of Freedom in Teaching in Contemporary South Africa: Philosophy of Education: University of Venda
- PhD Dissertation: Titled: Exploring Strategies for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse at Schools: Education Management Law and Policy Studies: University of Pretoria
Journal articles
- Masehela, B.M. and Pillay, V. 2014. Shrouds of silence: a case study of sexual abuse in schools in the Limpopo province in South Africa. Perspectives in Education 32(3): 22-35. URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/42923
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
Professional Positions
- College of Education Ethics Committee Member( 2019 to date)
- Departmental Chairperson of ICT and Library Committee: 2021
- Departmental Library Committee Member( 2022 to date)
- Departmental Quality Assurance Committee Member( 2019 t0 date)
External Moderator
- Diploma in Education for Development: Namibia College of Education(2021 to date)
- Philosophy of Education 2nd year: WITS University( 2023-)
Fellowship and awards
- Received Research Project Grant: Women in Research Support Programme Funding: (WIR): 2023-2025
- Certificate of hard work appreciation: Research Ethics Committee of the College of Education: UNISA: 2021
- Certificate of Attendance: Overview of Research Ethics – Principles & norms (benchmarks) guiding a review of a proposal: 2021: UNISA
- Member of SAERA (Southern African Educational Research Association: 2019 to date
- Member of SACE (Southern African Council of Educators: 1988 to date
- SACE Certificate of Participation: Homophobia (LGBQTI) Webinar: June 2022
Projects
- (WIR)Research Project Leader: Titled: “Supporting ‘progressed’ learners, ‘at risk’ learners and teachers in schools in the Limpopo and Northwest provinces: A Participatory Action Research project” 2023-2025.
- Engaged Scholarship Project Leader: Titled: “Supporting ‘progressed’ learners, ‘at risk’ learners and teachers in schools in the Limpopo and Northwest provinces: A Participatory Action Research project” 2023