Department of Educational Foundations

Dr BM Masehela-Moloto

College of Education
School of Educational Studies
Department: Educational Foundations
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 012 429 3429
E-mail: masehbm@unisa.ac.za

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

  • Strategic Competencies and Skills for Future University Leaders: Creating More Agile Universities:  Authors: Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu & Boledi Melita Moloto:  IGI Global, 2022, pp. 169-181. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8213-8.ch011

Books Editorial role

  • 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

  1. Diploma in Education for Development: Namibia College of Education(2021 to date)
  2. 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