Experts directory

Prof MM van Wyk

College of Education
School of Teacher Education
Department: Curriculum and Instructional Studies
Professor
Tel: 012 429 6201
E-mail: vwykmm@unisa.ac.za

Expertise

  • Cooperative learning
  • Curriculum studies
  • Economics education
  • Indigenous education
  • Teaching Practice
  • Technology-integrated teaching and learning

Qualifications

  • Ph.D (Curriculum Studies)
  • MEd (Curriculum Studies)
  • BA (Economics)
  • BEd Hons (Educational leadership and Management)
  • Secondary Teacher Diploma
  • Certificate in Financial Management
  • Certificate in Assessment

NRF Rating

C3

Fields of academic interests

Research interests:

  • Economics education
  • Cooperative learning,
  • Indigenous knowledge systems,
  • Social media technology, ePortfolios
  • Self-directed learning,
  • Quantitative research methods
  • Indigenous pedagogy
  • Life history
  • Auto-ethnography

Field of Specialisation

  • Economics Education
  • Curriculum studies
  • Indigenous education
  • Cooperative learning
  • Teacher Education

Books

Academic Books and Chapters in Research books:

van Wyk M.M. (2021) South African Multigrade Teachers’ Implementation of Cooperative Learning Strategies. In: Cornish L., Taole M.J. (eds) Perspectives on Multigrade Teaching. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84803-3_5

van Wyk, MM. (2021). Narrating Deputy Principals and Heads of Departments' Experiences of Assessment Practices in Curriculum Delivery. In Ailwei S Mawela, Micheal M van Wyk, Lazarus Lebeloane, & Awelani Mudau (Eds.), Investigating the Roles of School Management Teams in Curriculum Delivery (pp. 78-94). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-7168-2.ch006

van Wyk, MM. (2021). Flipped Class Pedagogy as a Digital Pedagogical Strategy in an Open Distance E-Learning Environment. In Information Management Association (Eds.), Research Anthology on Developing Effective Online Learning Courses (pp. 496-515). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-8047-9.ch026

Meintjes, H. H., & van Wyk, M. M. (2020). Facebook Page as a Digital Pedagogical Tool in the Business Studies Class. In Matthew Montebello, (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Digital Learning (pp. 57-74). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-9304-1.ch004

Van Wyk, MM., & Mudau, P. K. (2019). The Use of Pedagogical Support Strategies in an Online Teacher Education Course. In Micheal M van Wyk (Ed.). Student Support Toward Self-Directed Learning in Open and Distributed Environments (pp. 192-215). IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9316-4.ch009

Van Wyk MM (2019). (Editor) Student Support Toward Self-Directed Learning in Open and Distributed Environments. IGI Global Publishers doi: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9316-4

Van Wyk, MM. (2019). Blogging as a Supportive E-Pedagogical Strategy in the Teaching Methodology of Economics. In Micheal M van Wyk (Ed.), Student Support Toward Self-Directed Learning in Open and Distributed Environments (pp. 149-168). IGI Global. Doi: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9316-4.ch007

Van Wyk MM. (2018). Flipped class pedagogy as a digital pedagogical strategy in an Open Distance eLearning environment. In Lazarus N Makwea (Ed.). Handbook of Research on Technology-Supported Teaching and Research Methods for Educators (pp.34-56) IGI Global

Van Wyk, MM. (2018). Flipping the class for students to learn to teach economics. In Digital technologies and instructional design for personalized learning (pp. 287-306). IGI Global.

Van Wyk MM. (2018). [Re]framing an integrated Multicultural Education process for a decolonized curriculum, In LDN Tlale & T Makhalele (eds.) Integrating Multicultural Education Into The Curriculum For Decolonisation: Benefits And Challenges Nova Science Publsihers, New York, pp.1-16

Van Wyk MM. (2018). Flipping the Class for Students to Learn to Teach Economics. In Robert Zheng, Digital Technologies and Instructional Design for Personalized Learning, IGI Global Publishers, pp.287308. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3940-7.ch014

van Breda M & Van Wyk MM (2018). Electronic -Portfolio Approach to Enhance Self-Directed Learning. In Emmanuel Jean-Francois (Ed.), Transnational perspectives on innovation in teaching and learning technologies (pp.45-66). Boston, MA: Brill-Sense. ISBN: 9789004366053

Zhang, Z & van Wyk, MM. (2016) Professional ethics and roles of the teacher. In, CIO Okeke, CC Wolhuter, EO Adu, MM van Wyk, JA Abongdia Learn to teach: A handbook for teacher education. ISBN: 9780190411794 E-pub ISBN: 9780190412869

Van Wyk, MM; Galloway, G; & Okeke, CIO (2016) Basic skills in classroom discipline and control (Chapter 8). Editors: Prof CIO Okeke [UFH], Prof CC Wolhuter [NWU], Prof EO Adu [UFH], Prof MM van Wyk [UNISA], Dr JA Abongdia [UFH] Learn to teach: A handbook for teacher education. ISBN: 9780190411794 E-pub ISBN: 9780190412869

Van Wyk, MM.& Ndamba GT. (2016) Portfolios and e-portfolios in teaching practice. (Chapter 18) Editors  Prof CIO Okeke [UFH], Prof CC Wolhuter [NWU], Prof EO Adu [UFH], Prof MM van Wyk [UNISA], Dr JA Abongdia [UFH] Learn to teach: A handbook for teacher education. ISBN: 9780190411794 E-pub ISBN: 9780190412869

Van Wyk MM.& Steyn H (2016) Electronic learning aids and social media in teaching (Chapter 19). Editors: Prof CIO Okeke [UFH], Prof CC Wolhuter [NWU], Prof EO Adu [UFH], Prof MM van Wyk [UNISA], Dr JA Abongdia [UFH] Learn to teach: A handbook for teacher education. ISBN: 9780190411794 E-pub ISBN: 9780190412869

Van Wyk, MM (2015) Teaching Economics. In James D. Wright (Ed.) The International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2nd Edition. Elsevier Publishers. ISSN

Johnson L, van Wyk MM. (2015) Approaches to teaching EMS: The teacher-centred approach  and the learner-centred approach (Chapter 3). Editors: MM van Wyk, UNISA; Dr K Dos Reis, PCUT. Teaching EMS in the Senior Phase. ISBN: 9780190407346; 9780199076819 (epub)

Van Wyk, MM. & Tshelane. M. (2015) Using ICT in the classroom (Chapter 7). Editors: Prof Micheal van Wyk, UNISA; Dr K Dos Reis, PCUT. Teaching EMS in the Senior Phase. ISBN: 9780190407346; 9780199076819 (epub)

Van Wyk, MM. (2015) Afrocentricity Research Methodology. In CIO Okeke & MM van Wyk (Eds). Educational research: An African approach. (Chapter 1 / pp #). Cape Town: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780190409135, e-pub: 9780199047871.

Van Wyk, MM & Taole JM. (2015) Research Designs. In CIO Okeke & MM van Wyk (Eds). Educational research: An African approach. (Chapter 10 /pp #). Cape Town: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780190409135, e-pub: 9780199047871.

Van Wyk, MM. (2015) Writing for publication. In CIO Okeke & MM van Wyk (Eds). Educational research: An African approach. (Chapter 30 /pp #). Cape Town: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780190409135, e-pub: 9780199047871.

Van Wyk MM. (2014) Integration of Information and Communication Technology into teaching practice. In MJ Taole (Editor), Teaching Practice, Perspectives and Frameworks (June, 2014). Cape Town: Van Schaik Publishers. ISBN: 9780627 03118 2. pp. 75-92

Taole MJ & Van Wyk MM. (2014) Reflective practice in teacher education. In MJ Taole (Editor), Teaching Practice, Perspectives and Frameworks (June, 2014). Cape Town: Van Schaik Publishers. ISBN: 978062703118 2. pp. 183-197

Van Wyk MM. (2014) Towards an Afrocentric – Indigenous Pedagogy. CJ Okeke, MM van Wyk and NJ Phasha, Schooling, society and inclusive Education: An African perspective (May). Cape Town: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199077809.

Van Wyk MM. (2012) Drivers for Mentoring Diversity in Teacher education. In Georgianna Duarte &  Emma Miller (Eds.): Mentoring Diverse Populations ISBN-13: 978-1-60797-381-2.

Van Wyk, MM. (2011) Creating Powerful and Sustainable Learning Environments: Theory into Practice. First Edition. ISBN 978-3-8443-9904-2. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. Published date: 2011/05/16

Van Wyk, MM. (2010) Rethinking the value of simulated games in Economics education: An experimental teaching strategy. In Sechaba Mahlomaholo, Milton Nkoane & Dennis Francis (Eds). Praxis towards sustainable empowering learning environments in South Africa, (101-122) First edition ISBN 978-1-920383-07-7. SUN PRESS: Bloemfontein

Alexander G, van Wyk MM, Jaftha CD and Nkoane MM. (2010) The University of the Free State community service intervention on grade 12 science, mathematics and accounting: scholarship for teaching and learning. 289-307. In Sechaba Mahlomaholo, Milton Nkoane & Dennis Francis (Eds). Praxis towards sustainable empowering learning environments in South Africa, (289-307) First edition. ISBN 978-1-920383-07-7. SUN PRESS: Bloemfontein

VAN Wyk MM. (2009). Cooperative learning as a teaching strategy for the classroom: A practical guide for economics teachers. ISBN: 978-3-639-20735-4: VDM Publishing–House.com Published date: 2009/10/05

Alexander.G, van Wyk. MM and Japtha, PD. (2009). Exploring Community Engagement: A Higher Education Initiative, with the project number 29824, and ISBN 978-3-639-22076-6, VDM Publishing– House.com Published date: 2009/12/05

Journal articles

van Wyk, MM., Kotze, C. J., Tshabalala, S. L., & Mukhati, F. (2021). The responsiveness of teacher education managers at an ODeL college to resilience and the well-being of staff working from home during COVID-19. International Journal of Educational Methodology, 7(4), 623-635. https://doi.org/10.12973/ijem.7.4.623

Amponsah, S., van Wyk, MM., & Kolugu, M. K. (2021). Academic Experiences of “Zoom-Fatigue” as a Virtual Streaming Phenomenon During the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies, 17(6), 1-16. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJWLTT.287555

van Wyk, MM. (2021), "Academic support under COVID-19 lockdown: what students think of online support e-tools in an ODeL course", Interactive Technology and Smart Education, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 137-157. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-08-2020-0121

van Wyk, MM. (2021). A Flipped Instructional Design as an Online Pedagogy Enabling Student Learning in an ODeL Course. International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), 16(6), 1-17. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJWLTT.20211101.oa14

Mudau, PK & Van Wyk MM. (2021). "Academic Support of ODL Students through e-Portfolio Assessment." The International Journal of Technologies in Learning 28 (1): 59-73. http://doi:10.18848/2327-0144/CGP/v28i01/59-73  ISSN: 2327-0144 (Print); ISSN: 2327-2686 (Online)

Hagos, G & Van Wyk MM. (2021). "Parental Involvement in Children’s Academic Achievements: A Case of Ethiopian Schooling." The International Journal of Educational Organization and Leadership 28 (1): 123-140. http://doi:10.18848/2329-1656/CGP/v28i01/123-140   ISSN: 2329-1656 (Print) ISSN: 2329-1591 (Online)

Koopman, O, Van Wyk, MM & Koopman, K.J. (2020). "Science Teachers’ Views and Applications of Technology-Based Teaching" Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal 13 (3): 25-42. http://doi:10.18848/1835-9795/CGP/v13i03/25-42

van Wyk, MM. (2020). Student Teachers' Lived Experiences of an ODeL Flipped Instructional Design. International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design, 10(4), 14-31. http://doi:10.4018/IJOPCD.2020100102

Van Wyk, MM. (2020). "Students’ Experiences of a Flipped Instructional Design at an Open Distance e-Learning University." The International Journal of Technologies in Learning 27 (2): 1-20. http://doi:10.18848/2327-0144/CGP/v27i02/1-20  ISSN: 2327-0144 (Print); ISSN: 2327-2686 (Online)

van Wyk, MM. (2020). E-Pedagogical Support Strategies to Teaching Methodology of Economics Students at an Open Distance Learning University. International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (IJOPCD), 10(3), 1-18. http://doi:10.4018/IJOPCD.2020070101

Amponsah, S., & van Wyk, MM. (2020). STAD Cooperative Pedagogy in Teaching English First Additional Language in KwaZulu-Natal Secondary Schools. International Journal of Teacher Education and Professional Development, 3(2), 47-64. http://doi:10.4018/IJTEPD.2020070104  

Van Wyk MM. (2019). "Students’ Perceptions of the Flipped Classroom Pedagogy in an Open Distance e-Learning University." Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal 12 (4): 1-13. doi:10.18848/1835-9795/CGP/v12i04/1-13

Van Wyk MM. (2019).  Pedagogical strategies to support economics students’ learning at an open distance learning university. Journal of Education, 76(1):23-46 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2520-9868/i76a02

Van Wyk MM. (2019).  "Teachers’ Voices Matter: Is Cooperative Learning an Appropriate Pedagogy for Multigrade Classes?" The International Journal of Pedagogy and Curriculum 26 (2): 19-34. http://doi:10.18848/2327-7963/CGP/v26i02/19-34

Van Wyk, MM. (2018). “How I Got out of the Gutters”: The Lived Experiences of Ex-prisoners who Became Social Change Activists." The International Journal of Diverse Identities 18 (2): 1-14. doi:10.18848/2327-7866/CGP/v18i02/1-14

Van Wyk, MM. (2018). "e-Portfolio as an Empowering Tool in the Teaching Methodology of Economics at an Open Distance e-Learning University." Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal 11 (3): 35-50. doi:10.18848/1835-9795/CGP/v11i03/35-50

Van Wyk MM. (2018). Flipping the Economics Class in a Teacher Education Course. Technology, Knowledge and Learning pp 1-27 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-018-9377-9 

Van Wyk MM. (2018). "Economics student teachers’ views on the usefulness of a flipped classroom pedagogical approach for an open distance eLearning environment", The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, Vol. 35 Issue: 4, pp.255265, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJILT-07-2017-0068   ISSN: 2327-0144 (Print); ISSN: 2327-2686 (Online)

Van Wyk MM. (2018). Blog Phenomenology: Student Teachers’ Views of Learning to Teach Economics International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies Vol. 13 • Issue 2; pp 62-77,  DOI: 10.4018/IJWLTT.2018040105 

Ndamba GT & van Wyk MM. (2018) State barricades: Educators’ inside story on mother-tongue education in a postcolonial Zimbabwean context, South African Journal of African  Languages, Vol. 38, Issue 1, pp.51-59,  DOI: 10.1080/02572117.2018.1429870 

Havenga M & van Wyk, MM. (2017). Cooperative elements in joint projects to enhance first-year engineering students’ self-directed learning: a case of a South African university World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education Volume.15, No.4, 23-39

Havenga M & van Wyk, MM. (2017). A conceptualised design-based research framework for a problem-based learning approach in a first-year engineering course.  Global Journal of Engineering Education   Volume 19, Issue 3, pp. 200-206 

Van Wyk, MM. (2017). Stokvels as a Community-based Saving Club Aimed at Eradicating Poverty: A Case of South African Rural Women. The International Journal of Community Diversity. 17(2): 13-26. ISSN: 2327-0004; ISSN: 2327-2147 http://doi.org/10.18848/23270004/CGP/v17i02/13-26

Van Wyk, MM. (2017). Exploring Student Teachers’ Views on ePortfolios as an Empowering Tool to Enhance Self-Directed Learning in an Online Teacher Education Course. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 42(6).  http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/vol42/iss6/1

Van Wyk, MM., (2017), An e-portfolio as empowering tool to enhance students' self-directed learning in a teacher education course: A case of a South African university South African Journal of Higher Education, 31(3) 268‒285, DIO: 10.208535/31-834

Van Wyk, MM., (2017), ‘Exploring the role of the church as a “reformation agency” in enhancing a socially transformative agenda in South Africa’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 73(3), a4356. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hts.v73i3.4356    

Ndamba, G. T. , Sithole, J. C. , van Wyk, MM. (2017). Competing Purposes: Mother Tongue Education Benefits Versus Economic Interests in Rural Zimbabwe. The International Indigenous Policy Journal, 8(1) . Retrieved from: http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/iipj/vol8/iss1/1   DOI: 10.18584/iipj.2017.8.1.1

Van Wyk, MM. (2016) Using An Attitude Toward Economics Education Scale To Explore Teachers’ Attitudes Toward The Subject In Free State Secondary Schools. Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research, 17(2) 266-277

Van Wyk, MM. (2016) Enabling Environments to Advance Economics Education: A Factorial Design Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research, 17(2) 247-265

Van Wyk, MM. (2015) Measuring the Effectiveness of Student Teams Achievement Divisions as a Teaching Strategy on Grade 10 Learners’ Economic Knowledge International Journal of Educational Studies 10(2): 325-337

Van Wyk, MM (2015) Using the Jigsaw Teaching Strategy for the Advance of Economics Teachers’ Acquisition of Knowledge International Journal of Educational Studies 10(2): 338-346

Van Wyk, MM. (2015) Teaching Economics. In: James D. Wright (editor-in-chief), International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, 2nd edition, Vol 24. Oxford: Elsevier. pp. 83–88.

Van Wyk MM. (2014) Blogs as an E Learning Strategy in Supporting Economics Education Students during Teaching Practice. Journal of Communication, 5(2): 135-143 ISSN 0976-691X

Van Wyk MM.  (2014) The Nama Stap as Indigenous Identity and Cultural Knowledge. Journal of Human Ecology 48 (1): 181-188

Dewah C & van Wyk MM. (2014) The Place of Indigenous Cultural Games by Educators in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. Journal of Human Ecology 48 (1): 189-197  

Van Wyk, MM. (2013) Using blogs as a means of enhancing reflective Teaching Practice in open distance learning ecologies. African Education Review, Supplementary issue 10:47 –62

Van Wyk MM. (2013) [Re]vitalize Khoisan art and culture via a community outreach initiative. Studies on Tribes and Tribals, 11(2): 145-151 

Van Wyk MM. (2013) Economics Education Students Learning to Teach for Diversity via a Community Engaged Project. Journal of Sociolology and Anthropology, 4(3): 219-226 

Van Wyk, MM. (2012). "Narrating Student Teachers’ Life Histories in Relation to Identity, Social Class and Learning Spaces through a School-based Learning Project." The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review 11 (3): 111-122. doi:10.18848/1447-9532/CGP/v11i03/39013.

Van Wyk, MM. (2012) Teacher Efficacy: The Use of Cooperative Learning Techniques in Economics Education: An Exploratory Study.  International Journal of Educational Studies 4(3):187-195

Van Wyk, MM. (2012) Exploring Collective Learning Conversations in Economics education: An Autoethnographic perspective.  The Anthropologist, 14(5): 433-443

Van Wyk, MM. (2012) The Effects of the STAD-Cooperative Learning Method on Student Achievement, Attitude and Motivation in Economics Education, Journal of Social Sciences, 33:2, 261270, DOI: 10.1080/09718923.2012.11893104

Alexander.G, van Wyk. MM. (2012) Exploring the value of cooperative learning in enhancing teaching in integrated school environments of the Northern Cape province. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 47: 1945 – 1949

Van Wyk, MM. (2012) [Re]claiming the Riel as Khoisan Indigenous Cultural Knowledge. Studies on Tribes and Tribals, 10(1): 47-56

Van Wyk, MM. (2011) Narrating Student Teachers’ Personal Stories in Relation to Identity, Social Class and Learning through a School-based learning project. The International Journal on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, Volume 11 (2):111-122. Published by Common Ground Publishing Press, University of Illinois Research Unit, USA, ISSN: 1447-9532

Van Wyk, MM. (2011) The Effects of Teams-Games-Tournaments on Achievement, Retention, and Attitudes of Economics Education Students, Journal of Social Sciences, 26:3, 183193, DOI: 10.1080/09718923.2011.11892895

Van Wyk, MM.  (2011) Student Teachers’ Personal Stories- Identity, Social Class and Learning: A Life History Approach. Loyola Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. XXV, 2:141-161

November,I;  Alexander, G & van Wyk MM. (2010) Do principal-educators have the ability to transform schools?: A South African perspective. Teaching and Teacher Education, 26(5):786-795

Alexander. G, van Wyk. MM, Bereng, T & November, IP. (2010). Legitimate Peripheral Participation (LPP) – The case for Recognition of Prior Learning sites and knowledges in South Africa’s transforming education system. Teaching and Teacher Education 26: 45–52

Van Wyk MM,  Alexander G & Moreeng BB. (2010) Education as Transformation: A case of a Faculty.  South African Journal for Higher Education, 24(6):1036-1051

Van Wyk. MM. (2008) Teacher use and training related to cooperative learning as a teaching strategy for economics education. Issues on Education and Research: Volume 1 Edited by Gregory T. Papanikos ISBN: 978-960-6672-43-9, 331 pages, Hardback. First published in 2009 by ATINER, pp127-149. ATINER, Athens, Greece

Paper presentations

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings

Van Wyk MM. Exploring the use of cooperative learning techniques in economics education. Theme of conference: Criticality, Creativity and Connections: in Pursuit of Educational Innovations. Conference Proceedings of the 2013 Annual Conference of Educational association of South Africa (EASA)17-20 January 2013, Mpekweni Resort, Eastern Cape, Potchefstroom: Platinum Press, pp.235248: ISBN:978-1-86822-640-5

Van Wyk MM. (2013) Blogging as an E-learning tool in teaching economics. Theme of conference: The State of play in educational research in South Africa.  Conference Proceeding of the South African Education Research Association, Klein Kariba. 28-30 January 2013, Cape Town Oxford University Press. pp.284-302.

Alexander G & Van Wyk MM. (2012) Exploring the value of cooperative learning in enhancing teaching in integrated school environments of the Northern Cape province. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 47: 1945 – 1949

Van Wyk, MM. (2011) Exploring Student Teachers’ Personal Stories in Relation to Identity, Social Class and Learning: A Life History Approach. Proceedings of the 2011 Eleventh International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations. Published by Common Ground Publishing Press, University of Illinois Research Unit, USA, ISSN:1447-9532

Van Wyk, MM. (2010). The Effects of Teams-Games-Tournaments on Achievement, Retention, and Attitudes of Economics Education Students. Proceedings of the 2010 European College Teaching & Learning Conference Published by Clute Institute for Academic Research, Colorado, USA. Conference Proceedings ISSN Number: 1539-8757 Conference proceedings included in the ISI Conference Proceedings Citation Index

Alexander G, van Wyk, MM & November, IP. (2010) Enhancing Cultural Diversity In Integrated School Settings Of The Northern Cape Province: Cooperative Learning As Teaching Tool.  Proceedings of the 2010 European College Teaching & Learning Conference. Published by Clute Institute for Academic Research, Colorado, USA. Conference proceedings included in the ISI Conference Proceedings Citation Index. Conference Proceedings ISSN Number: 1539-8757 

November, I., Alexander, G., & van Wyk, M.M. 2009. The Legitimation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as Redress Mechanism for Workspaces in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Narrative of a Black Master Builder. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2009).“Achieving Educational Excellence through Student Centred Approach”. Published by INTI University-College, Laureate International Universities, Malaysia. 

Alexander, G., van Wyk, M.M., Japtha, C, D., Teis, N & Le Roux, N. 2009. The Impact of a UFS-Volksblad Grade 12 Learner Intervention on the Quality of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting: A University Community Service Initiative. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2009). “Achieving Educational Excellence through Student Centred Approach”. Published by INTI University-College, Laureate International Universities, Malaysia.

Reading Research Papers at International Conferences

Van Wyk, MM. 2022. Economics Students Views of the Functionality of the Flipped Pedagogy” Fifteenth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies, Apr 15, 2022 – Apr 16, 2022 at National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City, Taiwan, Province of China

Van Wyk, MM. Systematic Mapping of Flipped Learning in Teacher Education. Conference Theme: Universalism or Particularism: Knowledge and Power in the Process of Decolonization Revisited. Virtual Twenty-eight International Conference on Learning, Jul 07, 2021 – Jul 09, 2021 at Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland

Van Wyk, MM. Students’ Views of e-Pedagogical Support Strategies in an Online Course. 14th Virtual International Conference on eLearning and Innovative Pedagogies, 23-24 April 2020, University of Aegean, Rhodes, Greece

Van Wyk, MM. Ubiquitous Learning Spaces: Support Strategies for An Online Discipline Based Education Course” Virtual Twenty-seventh International Conference on Learning, Jul 13, 2020 – Jul 15, 2020 at Universitat de València - Facultat de Magisteri, València, Spain

Van Wyk, MM. Students’ Views of e-Pedagogical Support Strategies in an Online Course. 13th Virtual International Conference on eLearning and Innovative Pedagogies, 23-24 April 2020, University of Aegean, Rhodes, Greece

Van Wyk, MM. Teachers’ Voices Matter: Cooperative Learning Across Multigraded Classes, Reading paper at Twenty-sixth International Conference on Learning, 22-28 July 2019, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.

Van Wyk, MM. “Students’ Perceptions of The Usefulness of The Flipped Classroom Pedagogy in An Open Distance E Learning University” Reading paper at the Twelfth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies, Hobart, Australia, 1-3 May 2019.

Van Wyk, MM. Economics students’ perceptions of the usefulness of the flipped classroom pedagogy 11th International Conference on Educational Research (ICER) 2018: Challenging Education for Future Change, 8 - 9 September 2018 at Khon Kaen University.

Van Wyk, MM. "Student Teachers Perceptions of a Flipped Classroom Pedagogy," Eleventh International conference on e-Learning and Innovative Pedagogies, 2-3 March 2018.

Van Wyk MM. Economics student teachers’ views on the usefulness of a Flipped Classroom Pedagogical design for an Open Distance eLearning environment. World Education Research Association (WERA) 2018 World Congress to be held in Cape Town, South Africa on 3 August to 5 August 2018

Van Wyk MM. Teachers’ voices matters: a cooperative learning design for multigrade classes. World Education Research Association (WERA) 2018 World Congress to be held in Cape Town, South Africa on 3 August to 5 August 2018

Van Wyk MM. “The usefulness of flipping the class pedagogical design for an Open Distance eLearning environment”. 1st International Conference on Teaching and Learning Through Languages. Skukuza Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 23 -25 July 2018.

Van Wyk MM.  "How I Got out of the Gutters: Narrating Ex-prisoners Life Stories Becoming Social Change Agents in Supporting Rural Township Communities 18th International conference on Diversity in Organizations and Nations – 6-8 June 2018, University of Texas, Texas, USA.

Van Wyk MM.  ePortfolios as an Alternative Assessment Strategy for Enhancing Self-directed Learning, e-Learning and Innovative Pedagogies Research Network. St John’s University, Manhattan, USA, 2-3 March 2-18.

Van Wyk MM. Usefulness of an ePortfolio pedagogy toward self-directed learning: an exploratory factor analysis. 6th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences in Bangkok, Thailand, 2017 from 4-5 December 2017

Van Wyk MM. “Exploring student teachers’ views on ePortfolios as an empowering tool to enhance self-directed learning in an online teacher education course” has been accepted for oral presentation at the Teacher Education @ a Distance Conference (TE@DC-2017), Protea Marriot Ranch Hotel, Polokwane, Limpopo, 10-13 October 2017.

Van Wyk MM. An e-Portfolio as empowering tool enhance students self-directed learning in a teacher education course: a case of a South African University 37th International Society for Teacher Education Conference (ISfTE 2017), 24 – 29 April 2017, Aarhus, Denmark

Van Wyk MM. Stokvels as a community-based saving club of eradicating poverty: A case of South African rural women," 17th International conference on Diversity in Organizations and Nations – 26-28 July 2017, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.

Van Wyk MM Is effective, efficient and engaging (e)-learning possible? “unpacking the affordances of technology for (e)-learning conundrum” Second International Conference on Advances in Education, Teaching and Technology, 29-31 July 2017, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.  

Van Wyk MM Post Graduate Certificate of Education Student Teachers’ Views of Economics Games as an Interactive Classroom Technique Canadian International Conference on Advances in Education, Teaching & Technology 2016 (EduTeach2016), 16-17 JULY ,2016, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.

Van Wyk MM. Using a Community Engagement Project to Prepare Economics Education Students for Culturally Diverse Learning Environments. International conference for Education, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. 31 May to 3 June 2016.

Van Wyk MM Learn to teach: usefulness of e-Portfolios as an empowering tool toward self-directed learning in a teacher education course. South Africa International Conference on Educational Technologies (SAICET), 24th – 26th April 2016, Manhatten Hotel, Pretoria. 

Van Wyk MM Economics student teachers’ views regarding the usefulness of an ePortfolio as a tool for professional development: a case of a South African university 36th International Society for Teacher Education Conference (ISfTE 2016) Skukuza, Mpumalanga, 23-26 July 2016

Van Wyk MM. Using a Flipped Classroom Pedagogy to enhance student teachers’ learning to teach Economics education in open distance learning environments. 36th International Society for Teacher Education Conference (ISfTE 2016). Skukuza, Mpumalanga, 23-26 July 2016

Van Wyk MM. Using the Jigsaw Teaching Strategy to advance Economics Teachers’ Acquisition of Knowledge. Education Association of South Africa Conference, Arabella Hotel & Spa Hermanus, Western Cape. The conference is from 17 – 20 January 2016

Van Wyk MM The effect of student team achievement division as a cooperative learning teaching strategy on grade 10 learners’ economics knowledge 13th International Conference on Social Sciencen Research (ICSSR), Bangkok (Thailand) December 18, 2015 Conference Venue Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Van Wyk MM ePortfolio as a digital story board of the student teacher’s learning journey, in charting a professional identity and constructing a teaching philosophy 13th International Conference on Social Science Research (ICSSR), Bangkok (Thailand) December 19, 2015 Conference Venue Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Van Wyk MM. Pecha Kucha titled “The use of reflective journals as an e-portfolio alternative assessment strategy: an interpretive bricolage design: 26th International Conference on distance Education, theme of conference Growing capacities for sustainable distance e-learning provision. Sun City, Rustenberg, Northwest Province, 12-16 October 2015

Van Wyk MM. Poster titled “ePortfolio as a digital story board of the student teacher’s learning journey: 26th International Conference on distance Education, theme Growing capacities for sustainable distance e-learning provision. Sun City, Rustenberg, Northwest Province, 12-16 October 2015

Ndamba GT & Van Wyk MM. Competing Purposes: Mother Tongue Education Benefits Versus Economic Interests in Rural Zimbabwe 42nd Southern African Society for Education International Conference, Protea Hotel Zebula Lodge Bela-Bela Limpopo Province, South Africa from 07-09 October 2015

Lepholletse, AMM & Van Wyk, MM. The efficacy of implementing character education programmes that can sustain learners’ behaviour   in secondary schools 42nd Southern African Society for Education International Conference, Protea Hotel Zebula Lodge Bela-Bela Limpopo Province, South Africa from 07-09 October 2015

Amponsah S & Van Wyk, MM. Exploring English First Additional Language Teachers’ use of the Student Teams Achievement Divisions in Teaching the Subject in Kwazulu-Natal Secondary Schools, 42nd Southern African Society for Education International Conference, Protea Hotel Zebula Lodge (Bela-Bela Limpopo Province, South Africa from 07-09 October 2015

Van Wyk, MM. Student Teachers’ Views Regarding The Use of Reflective Journals as An E-Portfolio Alternative Assessment Strategy: An Interpretive Bricolage Phenomenological Analysis 42nd Southern African Society For Education International Conference, Protea Hotel Zebula Lodge (Bela-Bela Limpopo Province, South Africa from 07-09 October 2015

Van Wyk, MM Student teachers’ views regarding the use of an ePortfolio as an alternative method of assessment: an interpretive bricolage phenomenological analysis Conference Theme: Emerging Technologies and Authentic Learning in Higher Vocational Education Conference. Poster presentation. Date of conference, 31 August 2015 - 3 September 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Van Wyk, MM.  Eportfolios As an Alternative Assessment Tool Toward Empowering Economics Student Teachers. ECTTC2015-European Conference on Technology in the classroom. Thistle Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom Wednesday, July 1 - Sunday 5, 2015

Van Wyk, MM.   African Rural Women Participation in Stokvels as Community-Based Savings Schemes. Oral presentation at the International Journal of Arts & Sciences’ (IJAS) International

Conference for Social Sciences and Humanities, 26 to 30 May 2015. Harvard Medical School, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Van Wyk, MM  2014 Constructing an Eight-way Framework Strategy to enhancing Afrocentricindigenous pedagogy for an inclusive classroom. Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Van Wyk, MM Exploring student’s perceptions of blogs as an e-supportive tool during teaching placements International Educational Technology Conference, September 3-5, 2014 Chicago, USA

Van Wyk, MM. Social mediated tools in support of Economics education students’ engagement during a teaching practice course. Reading a paper at the 2nd International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education. Theme: Teaching Practice in the 21st Century: emerging trends, challenges and opportunities. 26-28 August 2014, Birchwood and OR Tambo conference and hotel, Boksburg

Van Wyk, MM. Expanding Horizons: toward an Afrocentric-indigenous pedagogy for an inclusive learning space. Reading paper at SAERA 2014 Conference: 13-15 August,2014 Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel, Durban.

Van Wyk, MM Factors emerged as drivers for online learning: Is there a new pedagogy emerging for the 21st century classroom and beyond? International conference on Education, May 23-24, 2014 Chicago, USA

Van Wyk, MM. Teaching Economic concepts with blogs. Theme: Continuity, Change and Sustainability in open, distance and eLearning. The Unisa Cambridge International Conference on Open, Distance and eLearning, 29 September – 2 October 2013. 

Van Wyk, MM. Rethinking the value of the Jigsaw cooperative learning method on economics teachers’ acquisition of knowledge. Theme of conference: Education in Namibia: Trends and Practices. Read paper at the UNAM 2dn Annual Education conference. Safari Hotel: Windhoek, Namibia (9-12 September 2013)

Van Wyk, MM. Measuring the effectiveness of student team’s achievement divisions on grade 10 learners’ economic knowledge. Theme of conference: Education in Namibia: Trends and Practices. Read paper at the UNAM 2dn Annual Education conference. Safari Hotel: Windhoek, Namibia (9-12 September 2013)

Van Wyk MM The Use of Economics Games as a Participative Teaching Strategy to Enhance Student Learning: a social interdependence construct. Read paper at the International Journal of Arts & Sciences’ (IJAS) International Conference for Academic Disciplines. Ryerson University’s International Learning Center: Toronto, Canada (May 20-23, 2013).

Taole MJ & Van Wyk MM Exploring the educational potential of blogagogy in an open distance learning course. Van Wyk, MMM reading paper at the International Journal of Arts & Sciences’ (IJAS) International Conference for Academic Disciplines. Ryerson University’s International Learning Center: Toronto, Canada (May 20-23, 2013).

Van Wyk MM. Narrating life stories of ex-prisoners of becoming social entrepreneurs in rural communities. Paper read at 4th International conference on Research and Development. Theme: People-focused Development and Sustainable Growth: Africa in view. 18-20th March, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa

Van Wyk MM. Exploring with blogs to enhance communities of reflective practice during teaching practice in open distance learning ecologies. Reading paper at the 1st International Conference on Open Distance Learning, 5th – 7th September 2012, Unisa campus, Pretoria.

Van Wyk, MM. Exploring with blogs in an ODL teaching practice education: A phenomenographic approach. Reading a paper at the 1st International conference on Teaching Practice (ICTPED), 6-8 August 2012, St George Hotel, Pretoria

Van Wyk MM. Cooperative learning and Contemporary Economics Issues: A comparative study of Student Teams Achievement Divisions and Direct instruction teaching strategies in Free State secondary schools. Reading a paper at the Canada International Conference on Education (CICE), 18th-21st of June 2012 in Ontario, Canada

Alexander G & Van Wyk MM.  Learner perceptions regarding Cooperative learning as a teaching strategy in Integrated school settings of the Northern Cape province. Paper read by Van Wyk MM at The Twelfth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada:  11-13 June 2012

Van Wyk MM.  We can make a difference! Empowering Student Teachers to Teach Culturally Diverse learners in Economics education. Reading a paper the Twelfth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada:1113June2012

Alexander G, Ramohai J & van Staden A.  Why did it happen to us? Confronting the Individualization of Racism in a High White Afrikaans Institution of Higher Learning. Reading the paper by van Wyk MM at the Twelfth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada:  11-13 June 2012

Van Wyk MM. “Do We Need to Develop Critical Communities In Teacher Education As Stimulating Forces For Collective Learning? An Auto-Ethnographic Perspective” Dr G Alexander read the paper at the Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research Middle East Technical University North Cyprus Campus, 08-10 February 2012

Hongwane, VA & Van Wyk MM. “Do teachers have the ability to engender democratic classrooms?: An Afrocentric-Ubuntu perspective” Dr G Alexander read the paper at the Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research Middle East Technical University North Cyprus Campus, 08-10 February 2012

Alexander G & Van Wyk MM.  Exploring the value of cooperative learning in enhancing teaching in integrated school environments of the Northern Cape province” Dr G Alexander read the paper at the Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research Middle East Technical University North Cyprus Campus, 08-10 February 2012

Van Wyk MM. Money makes the world go round-Teaching economics concepts via edutainment efforts: A factor analysis”.  Dr G Alexander read the paper at the ACTC2012: The Second Asian Conference on Technology in the Classroom. April 26-28, 2012, Osaka, Japan

Van Wyk MM. Let's do the “riel”! [Re]Claiming cultural heritage: An Afrocentric-Indigenous perspective. Conference Theme: Africa 2011. Paper presented at The 34th Annual conference organized by The African Studies of Association of Australasia and the Pacific (ASAAP), Flinders University, City Campus, Adelaide, Australia: 29 November-2 December 2011 Van Wyk MM. Exploring Student Teachers’ Personal Stories in Relation to Identity, Social Class and Learning: A Life History Approach. The Eleventh International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa: 20-22 June 2011

Van Wyk MM. Exploring Student Teachers’ Attitudes to Economics Education: An Exploratory Factor Analysis. 3rd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2011), November 14 – 16, 2011 in Penang, Malaysia.

Milondzo KS & Van Wyk, MM. Exploring the Impact of In-Class Simulated Games on Student Learning in Economics Education at the 3rd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2011) to be held in November 14 – 16, 2011 in Penang, Malaysia.

Moreeng B; Van Wyk MM; Alexander G & Milondzo KS. 3rd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2011), November 14 – 16, 2011 in Penang, Malaysia.

Van Wyk MM. The Effects of Teams-Games-Tournaments On Achievement, Retention, And Attitudes Of Economics Education Students” Paper presented at the 2010 European College Teaching & Learning Conference held at the Hilton hotel in Dublin, Ireland, June 7-10, 2010.

Alexander G, van Wyk MM & November, IP. Enhancing Cultural Diversity in Integrated School Settings of The Northern Cape Province: Cooperative Learning as Teaching Tool. Paper presented by MM van Wyk at the 2010 European College Teaching & Learning Conference held at the Hilton hotel in Dublin, Ireland, June 7-10, 2010.

Alexander.G, van Wyk. MM, Japtha, PD, Le Roux, N & Teis, N Paper presented by G Alexander. The UFS community intervention on Grade 12 Science, Mathematics, and Accounting: A University Community Service-Learning Initiative. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Teaching and Learning.  University of Kuching, Malaysia:16-18 November 2009.

Alexander.G, van Wyk. MM, & November,IPPaper presented by G Alexander. The Legitimation of Recognition of Prior Learning as Redress Mechanism for work in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Narrative of a Black Master Builder. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Teaching and Learning. University of Kuching, Malaysia:16-18 November 2009.    

Daries,G, Alexander,G, Hlalele. D, Van Wyk, MM. The Perceptions of Primary School Educators Regarding Inclusive Education in the Free State Province of South Africa. 16th International Conference on Learning. University of Barcelona, Spain:1-4 July.

Alexander.G, van Wyk. MM, Bereng,T & November,IP Legitimation of Recognition of Prior Learning as Redress Mechanism for work in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Narrative of a Black Master Builder. 16th International Conference on Learning. University of Barcelona, Spain: 1-4 July.   

Van Wyk, MM & Alexander, G. Legitimation of Recognition of Prior Learning as Redress Mechanism for work in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Narrative of a Black Master Builder.  2009 Oklahoma Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference. 1-3 April, Broken Arrow,Tulsa, OK, USA

Van Wyk, MM. Do Student Teams Achievement Divisions enhance economic literacy? An experimental design. 2009 Oklahoma Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference. 1-3 April, Broken Arrow,Tulsa, OK, USA

Van Wyk, MM. Students’ reflections regarding the use of cartoons as a teaching technique in the Economics classroom Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference EASA International conference, Illovo Beach, Durban, South Africa 13-16 January.

Van Wyk, MM. Didactical principles for the teaching of Economics: An exploratory factor analysis. Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference EASA International conference, Illovo Beach, Durban, South Africa 13-16 January

Van Wyk, MM & Alexander, G. Do teaching methods presented by the National Council on Economic Education (USA) enhance trainers’ learning capacity in Economics education? A South African perspective. Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference EASA International conference, Illovo Beach, Durban, South Africa 13-16 January

Alexander, G, Van Wyk, MM & November, IP Do principals have the ability to transform schools? A South African perspective. 10th International Conference on Education. Athens, Greece: May 28-31

Van Wyk, MM. The impact of a modified Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD) on students’ academic performance in elementary economics.  10th International Conference on Education. Athens, Greece: May 28-31 

Alexander, G & Van Wyk, MM Reflective analysis of pedagogical methods used by National Council on Economic Education (USA): A South African perspective. HELTASA International conference. Bloemfontein, South Africa: 15-20 November 

Van Wyk, MM. Teacher use and training related to cooperative learning as a teaching strategy in economic education.  9th International Conference on Education. Athens, Greece: May 28-31

Van Wyk, MM. Cooperative learning as a teaching strategy for economic education. EASA/Kenton International conference, November 28- 1 December 2006 George, South Africa

Van Wyk CJA & Van Wyk MM. Die UVS-Mentorskapmodel in die opleiding van student-onderwysers. Proceedings of the Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference EASA Conference, Bloemfontein:18-20 January 2006.University of the Free State.

Reading Research Papers at South African Conferences

Van Wyk, MM. Student support strategies for a discipline-based education course at an open distance learning university. Reading paper at Open Distance Learning conference, African Pride hotel, Irene, Centurion, South Africa, 28-30 August 2019.

Van Wyk, MM.  Flipped Classroom Pedagogical design for an Open Distance eLearning environment. Reading paper at 9thTeacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research Conference to be held at Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from 07-10 October 2019

Van Wyk, MM. Flipping the class pedagogy engages students in gaining personalised learning experiences in the course. SAERA 2019 Conference, 23 – 25 October 2019, Elangeni-Maharani Hotel, Durban, South Africa

Van Wyk, MM. Economics student teachers’ views on the usefulness of a Flipped Classroom Pedagogical design for an Open Distance eLearning environment. Reading paper at 8thTeacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research Conference to be held at Drakensburg Sun Resort, KZN from 09-12 October 2018

van Wyk, MM. Our kids can’t read nor write: could the Afrocentric-indigenous pedagogy be the “magic poison” to solve the education conundrum? Reading a paper at Association of Educational Development in Africa (AEDA) with conference theme: Education and Development in Africa. Protea hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town. 13-15 April 2015.

van Wyk, MM & VA Nkonyane. Transforming a department in the College of Education through Gratitude in Education: An autoethnographic lens. Reading a paper at Association of Educational Development in Africa (AEDA) with conference theme: Education and Development in Africa. Protea hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town. 13-15 April.2015

Amponsah S & Van Wyk MM. Exploring English First Additional Language Teachers‟ use of the Cooperative Learning Approach in Teaching the Subject in Kwazulu-Natal Secondary Schools Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference 11 – 14 January 2015 Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Mookgophong, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Van Wyk MM. “Blogging phenomenology”: exploring students‟ blog postings during teaching practice placements Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference 11 – 14 January 2015 Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Mookgophong, Limpopo Province, South Africa

van Wyk, MM. Our kids can’t read nor write: could the Afrocentric-indigenous pedagogy be the “magic poison” to solve the education conundrum? Reading a paper at Association of Educational

Development in Africa (AEDA) with conference theme: Education and Development in Africa. Protea hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town. 13-15 April 2015

van Wyk, MM & VA Nkonyane. Transforming a department in the College of Education through Gratitude in Education: An autoethnographic lens. Reading a paper at Association of Educational Development in Africa (AEDA) with conference theme: Education and Development in Africa. Protea hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town. 13-15 April 2015.

Amponsah S & Van Wyk MM. Exploring English First Additional Language Teachers‟ use of the Cooperative Learning Approach in Teaching the Subject in Kwazulu-Natal Secondary Schools Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference 11 – 14 January 2015 Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Mookgophong, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Van Wyk MM. “Blogging phenomenology”: exploring students‟ blog postings during teaching practice placements Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference 11 – 14 January 2015 Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Mookgophong, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Van Wyk MM. Blog as a Web 2.0 e-learning tool in supporting students to teach an economics education course during teaching practice.  Reading paper at the SAERA Inaugural conference, Bela Bela, South Africa 27-31 January 2013

Van Wyk MM & Taole MJ. Publish or Perish: Daunting Challenge Facing Novice Researchers.  Copresentation of paper at the SAERA Inaugural conference, Bela Bela, South Africa 27-31 January 2013

Van Wyk MM & Khan BK. Using social media in an economics education classroom: a multimodal approach.  4th Unisa Children’s Reading conference. 11-12 September 2012 Sunnyside campus, Pretoria.

Van Wyk MM. Teacher Efficacy: Exploring the use of cooperative learning techniques in economics education. Paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference EASA conference, East London, South Africa 17-21 January 2012

van Wyk,MM. 2011. Workshop on a Quantitative Research Journey.  2nd  Annual College of Education Research conference. Post Graduate Research in Education at UNISA: Creating Spaces for Educational Transformation, Muckleneuk Ridge campus, University of South Africa, 4-5 October 2011

van Wyk,MM & Mphalala MC. 2011. Using a blended learning environment for professional development: A proposed UNISA Teaching Practice Design. van Wyk, MM & Mphalala MC presented the paper at the 4th Teaching Practice conference, Vanderbijlpark campus, Northwest University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 30 Oct-1 November

Alexander G, Moreeng BB, & van Wyk, MM. 2011. Work based training in progress: An evaluative study. Louw, LP & van Wyk, ACJ presented the paper at the 4th Teaching Practice conference, Vanderbijlpark campus, Northwest University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 30 Oct- 1 November

Palmer,JM  van Wyk,MM & De Klerk,DE. 2011. Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Views Regarding Teaching for Transformation: A Proposed Autonomous-TransformativeFramework For Higher Education Institutions. Palmer JM & van Wyk, MM presented the paper at the 4th Teaching Practice conference, Vanderbijlpark campus, Northwest University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 30 Oct-1 November

Maila WM, MM van Wyk & MC Maphalala. Learning to become a Professional Teacher: Reflections on ODL Teaching Practice. Conference Theme: Revisiting Curriculum Innovation and Continuous Professional Teacher Development. Maila WM, MM van Wyk & MC Maphalala presented paper at the 5th Annual Teacher Education at a Distance conference. 10-12 October 2011, Hazyview, Mpumalanga

Milondzo KS & Van Wyk MM. Economic Education in Free State Secondary Schools: The Effectiveness of the Training of Trainers Program.  Conference Theme: Reimagining Education: Thinking beyond the 21st Century.  38th Annual Conference of Southern African Society for Education (SASE).6-8 October 2011, Central University of Technology: Bloemfontein, Free State

Van Wyk MM. Developing Critical Communities in Teacher Education as Stimulating Forces for Collective Learning. Conference Theme: Reimagining Education: Thinking beyond the 21st Century. 

38th Annual Conference of Southern African Society for Education (SASE). 6-8 October 2011, Central University of Technology: Bloemfontein, Free State

PL Mabunda, MW Maila, MC Maphalala & MM van Wyk. Teaching Practice in international ODL contexts, can UNISA claim her space?  2nd Research Conference in Education. Pretoria, 21-22 July 2011

Louw, LP, Moreeng,BB, van Wyk,MM & van Wyk, ACJ. 2010. Work based training in progress: An evaluative study. Louw, LP & van Wyk, ACJ at the 3rd Teaching Practice conference, Vanderbijlpark campus, Northwest University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 1-2 November 2010

Moreeng,BB, van Wyk,MM, Louw LP & van Wyk, ACJ. 2010. Assessment tools for a school-based project: A case for a reflexive approach. Paper presented by van Wyk,MM & Moreeng, BB at the 3rd Teaching Practice conference, Vanderbijlpark campus, Northwest University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 1-2 November

Van Wyk, M.M. 2010. Rethinking our Classrooms: What Does It Mean To Teach For Economic Justice?”Paper presented at the 3rd Research Colloquium on Education for Social Justice, University of the Free State’s Faculty of Education, Bloemfontein Campus, 29-30 September, Bloemfontein, South Africa..

Van Wyk, M.M., 2010. We are Different but Share a Common Identity! A Life History Perspective. Paper presented at the 3rd Research Colloquium on Education for Social Justice, University of the Free State’s Faculty of Education, Bloemfontein Campus, 29-30 September, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Van Wyk, MM, 2010. Student teachers’ perceptions of the value of simulated games in Economics education. Paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference EASA conference, Vanderbijlpark campus, Northwest University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 12-14 January

Louw,L, Moreeng,BB, van Wyk,MM & van Wyk, ACJ. 2010. Building partnerships in teacher training: Cooperation in mentorship between an education department, university and schools. Paper presented by van Wyk,MM & van Wyk, ACJ at the Education Association of South Africa EASA Annual Conference EASA conference, Vanderbijlpark campus, Northwest University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 12-14 January

Van Wyk MM. 2009. Rethinking the value of simulated games in Economics education: An experimental teaching strategy. Paper presented at the 1st SAFEFE conference, 27 -29 August 2009, Illovo Beach, South Africa.

Alexander, G. & Van Wyk, M.M. 2009. Do teaching methods presented by the National Council on Economic Education (USA) enhance trainers’ learning capacity in economics education? Paper presented at the 1st SAFEFE conference, 27 -29 August 2009, Illovo Beach, South Africa.

Van Wyk MM. 2009. Rethinking the value of simulated games in Economics education: An experimental teaching strategy. Paper presented at the Colloquium on Creating Sustainable Empowering Learning Environments through Scholarship of Engagement, North-West University’s Faculty of Education, Potchefstroom Campus, 20-21 August 2009, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Alexander, G., Van Wyk, M.M., & Nkoane, MM. 2009. The UFS community intervention on Grade 12 Science, Maths, and Accounting: Scholarship of teaching and learning. Paper presented at the 2nd Colloquium on Creating Sustainable Empowering Learning Environments through Scholarship of Engagement, North-West University’s Faculty of Education, Potchefstroom Campus, 20-21 August 2009, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Mosaobi, SC & Van Wyk, MM  2009. Indigenous knowledge in the teaching and learning of Technology. Third Education Students’ Research Conference, University of the Free State, May 2009. A le Roux, G.Alexander, G Daries, N. Martin, J Pretorius, K Teise (eds.) Faculty of Education, University of the Free State,Bloemfontein

Van Wyk MM 2008. The Current Status of Training Of Economic Teachers In The Free State Province. 1st NRF Gauteng / Inland Student Conference: 11-12 July 2008, Bloemfontein: UFS

Alexander, G, Van Wyk, MM & November, IP 2007 Do Principals-Educators Have The Ability To Transform Schools? A South African Perspective.  Proceedings of the First Education Students’ Research Conference, University of the Free State, 22 September 2007. I November, G.Alexander, G Daries, N. Martin, J Pretorius, M van Wyk and K Teise (eds.) School of Education, University of the Free State

Van Wyk MM The Impact of A Modified Student Teams Achievements Divisions (Stad) On Student’s Performance In Elementary Economics.  Proceedings of the First Education Students’ Research Conference, University of the Free State, 22 September 2007. I November, G.Alexander, G Daries, N. Martin, J Pretorius, M van Wyk and K Teise (eds.) School of Education, University of the Free State

Van Wyk MM Reflective Analysis Of Pedagogical Methods Used By The National Council On Economic Education (Usa): A South African Perspective. Proceedings of the First Education Students’Research Conference, University of the Free State, 22 September 2007. I November,G.Alexander,G Daries,N. Martin,J Pretorius,M van Wyk and K Teise(eds.) School of Education,University of the Free State

Keynote Addresses / Public Lectures

Van Wyk, MM 2021. Invited speaker for Departmental Monthly Seminar, Virtual Zoom videoconferencing. Title of Virtual webinar: Flipped Instructional Design (FID) – an online pedagogy enabling students to “Learn2Teach”in an Open Distance E-Learning Course. Department of Distance Education, College of Education, the University of Ghana, Legon. May 19, Volume 1, Issue 3, 2021 Vol 1, Issue 3)

Van Wyk, MM. 2021. Invited as Chief Guest for Inaugural Session of the Online Training Programme on ‘Research and Publication Ethics’. Title of Keynote address: Research Integrity and Publication Ethics: Is the Singapore Statement still relevant beyond the COVID-19 pandemic? The School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya under 'Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) scheme' of Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India from March 15, 2021

Van Wyk, MM. 2021. Invited as Facilitator for Inaugural Session of the Online Training Programme on ‘Research and Publication Ethics’ to conduct online seminar entitled: Research Integrity and Publishing Ethics. The School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, India from March 17, 2021

Van Wyk, MM. 2013. Bombay Teachers’ Training College, Colaba, Mumbai, India. Title of keynote: [Re]defining teacher education globally, re‐imagining teaching locally at a teacher training college: A metaphor of the Phoenix. 10-12 January 2013 

Van Wyk, MM. 2012. Invitational lecturer, Tshwane University of Technology, North Soshanguwe campus, Soshanguwe. Title of Lecture: The Use of Cooperative Learning as a Learner Centred Teaching Approach for the Classroom. 24 May 2012

Van Wyk, MM. 2012. Invitational lecturer, Free State University of Technology, Bloemfontein campus Title of Lecture: Research methodology: Designing of applicable questionnaires. 24 March 2012  

Van Wyk, MM. 2009. Invitational lecturer Oklahoma University, title of lecture: Rethinking Initial Professional Education Training (IPET) of student teachers at the Faculty of Education, University of the Free State. Keynote address to final year student teachers at 2009 Oklahoma Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference, Broken Arrow.  April 2, Tulsa, OK, USA

Panellist at International Conferences

Van Wyk, MM; Davids, MN & Mudau, PK. 2021. Respondents to keynote address by Thomas, M: Active blended learning, the student experience and the post-pandemic 'new normal': Towards academic citizenship and a pedagogy of care. College of Education. UNISA 2021 Open Distance eLearning Virtual Pre- Conference Workshop, 3 August 2021, Pretoria, South Africa

Van Wyk MM. 2011. Respondent as panellist to title: Appointed as panellist: Assessment and evaluation to student Centered learning approach.  3rd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2011), November 14 – 16, 2011 in Penang, Malaysia.

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Associate Editor for The International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, New York, USA. 2010-2012
  • Founding Member: South African Foundation on Economic Education and Financial Education (SAFEFE) 2005-2013
  • Academic member: Global Association of Teachers on Economic Education, New York 2005-2013
  • Academic member: Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), Athens, Greece 2004-2013
  • Panellist at 3rd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2011), November 14 – 16, 2011 in Penang, Malaysia. 
  • Awarded Best Researcher in both the Lecturer and Overall Categories for 2010 in the Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, May 21, 2011. 
  • Paper voted as the best research article in the Education category. Title of paper: The Effects Of Teams-Games-Tournaments on Achievement,
  • Retention, and Attitudes of Economics Education Students” Paper presented at the 2010 European College Teaching & Learning Conference held at the Hilton hotel in Dublin, Ireland, June 7-10, 2010. 
  • Awarded a National Council on Economic Education Study Tour to the USA (Minnesota, Arkanasas, Chicago, Indiana and Washington DC  from the  5-19 April 2008)          
  • Founder and Editor-in-Chief:  African Journal  of Pedagogy and Curriculum (AJPC) (ISSN 2309-4648)

Projects

  • NRF Competitive Rated Researchers: Advancing economics education in South African schools (2014-2017)
  • The impact of Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD) on student performance in economic literacy (2009-2014) 
  • Collaborative title of project:  Exploring Teaching and Learning Practices in Integrated School Settings of the Northern Cape: Implications for Multicultural Education (2011-2017)

Other

Postgraduate Supervision

  • 21 x Ph.D. graduates
  • 26 x MEd graduates