Dr GK Mokwena

Qualifications

• PhD Education (Curriculum Studies) University of South Africa
• M Ed (Adult Education) University of the Witwatersrand

Currently teaching

• Introduction to Assessment in ABET - ABT1516

Fields of academic interests

Research Interests:

• Vocational Education and Training
• Women Empowerment
• Student Support

Field of Specialisation

• Adult Education
• Adult Literacy

Books

• An Auto-Ethnographic Life Story of a Black Academic Woman:  A Story of Triumph in the Face of Adversity.  In Dolapo Adeniji-Neill and Ann Mungai(Editors)  Written in Her Own Voice Ethno-educational Auto biographies of Women in Education.  Written in her own voice.  Peter Lang International Academic Publishers (Black Studies Critical Thinking New York.  ISBN nr: 978-1-4331-3252-0.  Date: 2016
• Developing creativity in learners through fine art and crafts.  In MD Magano and U Ramnarain. (Ed.)Including the excluded: Educating the vulnerable for the 21^st century. Cape Town.  Pearson. ISBN nr. 978 1 7759 5299 2 Date: 2015

Journal articles

• Mokwena, GK & Magano, MD 2016. Vocational Education in Correctional Centres for juveniles: A Career Wellness perspective. Journal of Educational Studies, Forthcoming.
• McIntyre-Mills, J., Mokwena, G.K., Arko-Achemfuor, A., Mabunda, P., and Njiro, E. 2014. Participatory approach to education: An action learning approach at the University of South Africa. Participatory Educational Research, www.partedres.com/.../9-per_14 14_volume_1_issue_2_page_106_132.pdf

Conference presentations/ proceedings

Mokwena, GK. 2018. Using Online Marking as Feedback Tool for Higher Certificate Modules. Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research (TEIR) Drakensberg Sun, KZN.

Mokwena, GK. 2018.  Former Kha Ri Gude Graduates use Embroidery to enhance Literacy on Social Media. 1^st International Conference on Teaching and Learning through Languages in the 21^st Century (ICTLtL) Skukuza Camp, Kruger National Park.

Mokwena, GK.2017. Literacy for former Kha Ri Gude Graduates in Vocational training programmes: More than just reading and writing. Literacy Association of South Africa (LITASA). University of South Africa, Pretoria.

Mokwena, GK. 2016. Capabilities redefined: The Case of Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign graduates. Education Association of South Africa (EASA)Arabella Hotel & Spa, Hermanus, Western Cape.

Mokwena, GK. 2016. Exploring the role of Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign in empowering women in South Africa. International society for teacher education (Isfte) Skukuza Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Achemfuor, A. & Mokwena, GK. 2016. Vocational training programmes as an alternative career path for Kha Ri Gude graduates. Third Community Engagement Symposium hosted at the Vaal Triangle Campus of North-West University at the Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark.

Mokwena, GK. 2016. Vocational Training Programmes and Employment Creation for former Kha Ri Gude Literacy Campaign graduates in Khujwana village, Limpopo. South Africa International Conference on Education(SAICEd) Manhattan Hotel, Pretoria         

Mokwena, GK. 2015. Exploring UNISA First Year Adult Basic Education Student’s participation in E-Tutoring. 26th World Conference International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Sun City, North West Province, South Africa.

Mokwena, GK. 2015.Vocational Education and Training for unemployed women: The Case of Winterveldt; Pretoria. Association of Educational Development in Africa(AESA). Protea Hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town.

Magano, MD. & Mokwena, GK. 2015. Vocational Education in Correctional Centres for juveniles: A Career Wellness perspective. Association of Educational Development in Africa (AESA) Protea Hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town.

Mokwena, GK & Tshephe, GP. 2014. Community Colleges in South Africa twenty years later:  A case of Mercy Winterveldt Public Adult Learning Centre; Pretoria. NADEOSA:  Conference hosted by the Distance Education Unit of the University of Pretoria at the Groenkloof Campus.

Mokwena, GK. 2013.  Empowering Women for Socio-Economic Freedom:  A Case of Mashiko Sewing Project. Education Association of South Africa (EASA), International Conference hosted by University of Free State, Golden Gate National Park.

Dichaba, MM. & Mokwena, GK. 2013. A narrative Analysis of South African Women Lived Experiences: A Case of Mapula Embroidery Project. The 40th Southern African Society for Educators (SASE) International Conference hosted by North West University, Mafikeng http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14316

Paper presentations

• Mokwena, GK, Vocational Training programmes and Employment Creation for former Kha Ri Gude Literacy Campaign graduates in Khujwana Village, Limpopo.  saiced2016@aa-rf.org ISBN Nr: 978-0-620-7296-6. African Academic Research Forum.  Pretoria. 2016
• Mokwena, G.K. & Johnson, LR. Capabilities redefined: The Case of Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign graduates. Education Association of South Africa (EASA)Arabella Hotel & Spa, Hermanus, Western Cape: 2016           
• Mokwena, GK. Exploring the role of Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign in empowering women in South Africa. International society for teacher education (Isfte) Skukuza Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa: 2016
• Mokwena, GK & A Achemfuor. Vocational training programmes as an alternative career path for Kha Ri Gude graduates. Third Community Engagement Symposium hosted at the Vaal Triangle Campus of North-West University at the Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark: 2016
• Mokwena, GK. Exploring UNISA First year Adult Basic Education Student’s participation in E-Tutoring.  26th World Conference International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Sun City, North West Province, South Africa: 2015
• Mokwena, GK. Vocational Education and Training for unemployed women: The Case of Winterveldt; Pretoria. Association of Educational Development in Africa(AESA) Protea Hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town: 2015
• Mokwena, GK.  & Magano, MD. Vocational Education in Correctional Centres for juveniles: A Career Wellness perspective. Association of Educational Development in Africa (AESA)Protea Hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town: 2015
• Mokwena, GK.  & Tshepe, GP. NADEOSA:  Community Colleges in South Africa twenty years later:  A case of Mercy Winterveldt Public Adult Learning Centre; Pretoria.  Conference hosted by the Distance Education Unit of the University of Pretoria at the Groenkloof Campus: 2014
• Mokwena, GK.  Challenges faced by Adult Education and Training Teachers in the teaching of Information Communication Technology. The 6th Annual Teacher Education @ a distance Conference hosted by Teaching Practice Unit, Unisa at Kwa Maritane, North West: 2014
• Mokwena, GK. Empowering Women for Socio-Economic Freedom:  A Case of Mashiko Sewing Project.  Education Association of South Africa (EASA), International Conference hosted by University of Free State, Golden Gate National Park: 2014
• Mokwena, GK. Developing a Skills Training Programme for Unemployed Adults at Mercy Winterveldt Education and Training Centre. The Curriculum Reform and Transformation Conference hosted by University of South Africa, Pretoria: 2013
• Mokwena, Gladys K; Dichaba, Mpho, A narrative analysis of South African women lived experiences: A case of Mapula Embroidery Project, URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14316  Date: 2013
• Mokwena, GK & Quan Baffour, KP. A Community College in the Making?  A Case Study of Mercy Winterveldt Adult Education Centre. The 5th Distance Educators and Trainers Association (DETA), International Conference hosted by Kenya Science Campus of the University of Nairobi, Kenya: 2013

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

• Recipient of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Grant for completing Part-Time Doctoral Studies.  (2018)

• Recipient of the National Teaching Award Best Educator Category - Adult Basic Education and Training (2008)

Projects

• Support for Adult Education and Training (AET) facilitators in selected Correctional Centres in Tshwane (Ongoing).
• Community engagement College of Education, ABET Department evaluated the impact of the Kha Ri Gude Literacy Campaign in three selected provinces, Limpopo, Kwa Zulu Natal and Eastern Cape (2016).              
• Adjudicator National Teaching Award Kha Ri Gude category Team member of the Kha Ri Gude Evaluation (Limpopo) 2013 – 2015.
• Team member of the Emthonjeni Correctional Centre teachers and learner offenders support - 2014 to date

Other

• Recipient of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Grant for completing Part-Time Doctoral Studies.  (2018)
• Recipient of the National Teaching Award Best Educator Category - Adult Basic Education and Training (2008)
• Panel member for the Adjudication of the National Teaching Awards – Kha Ri Gude Category (2014-2015)