Experts directory

Prof TA Mapotse

College of Education
School of Teacher Education
Department: Science and Technology Education
Professor
Tel: 012 429 4480
Fax: 086 652 8036
E-mail: mapotta@unisa.ac.za

Expertise

  • Action Research Application
  • Electrical Engineering field practice
  • TVET methods
  • Technology Education theories and methods

Qualifications

  • STDipl [Technical] (1988, TNG)
  • NHD [Electrical] (1994, TNG)
  • BTech [Technology] (1996, TUT)
  • MTech [Technology] (2001, TUT) 
  • DEd [Curriculum Studies Focusing on Technology Education through Action Research] (2012, Unisa)
  • Qualified as both the educational Assessor and the Moderator

Currently teaching

  • Technology Education and CEDU centre programmes.

Fields of academic interests

  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Action Research/Action Learning studies
  • ODL/Blended Learning
  • Technology Education teacher empowerment
  • Community Engagement projects>
  • Conducting academic writing and Research workshops

Field of Specialisation

  • Technology Education; Technical Education
  • Electrical Engineering (both light & heavy current

Books

Book chapters

  • Mapotse, T. A. (2008). Chapter 6; Contribution with the following title: “Self-awareness”. In M. Steyn & J. Badenhorst (Eds.), Teaching children smart choices for responsible behaviour: A guide for young adults. Once prescribed for University of Pretoria student teachers. Skills for life series; ISBN no.: 98802173260000. Pretoria: Van Schailk.
  • Mapotse, T. A. (2017).Professional development of Technology Education teachers through Action Research.BookTheme: Contemporary Research in Technology Education. BookSeries Editors: Dr David Barlex of Waikato University & Prof John Williams of University of Curtin. Published by Springer, Netherlands. ISSN: 2510-0335; ISBN: 978-981-10-2817-5; ISBN: 978-981-10-2819-9 (eBook).
  • Mapotse, T. A. (2017).Forging successful community engagement partnership between Higher Education Institutions and Department of Basic Education.Book Theme: Dynamics in research based teacher education; Sub-theme: Teacher education scholarship, collaborative research methodologies or communities of research. Editor: Prof N.N. Diko, North West University (NWU) - Mafikeng Campus; Forwarded to the publishers.
  • Magano, M. D; Mapotse, T. A.; Mathipa, E. R.; Matlabe, S. M. & Mohapi, S. J. (2017). Chapter 19, p271 - 288; Learners’ learning experiences in a rural primary school: an intellectual wellness perspective. Book Theme: Realigning Teacher Training in the 21st Century. Book Editors: Magano, M. D.; Mohapi, S. J. & Robinson, D. Published by Cengage Learning EMEA in Hampshire, United Kingdom. ISBN no: 978-1-4737-3351-0.
  • Mapotse, T. A.; Mohapi, S. J.; Magano, M. D.; Mathipa, E. R. & Matlabe, S. M. (2017). An Action Research study towards enhancing Community Engagement partnership between ODL institutions and schools. Send to a handbook for Action Research. Book title: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning. Book being published by IGI Global Publishers: USA. Editor: Prof T.A. Mapotse, University of South Africa (Unisa). Print ISBN: 978-1-5225-2642-1; Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5225-2643-8.
  • Editor of a Book to be published by IGI Global Publishers: Mapotse, T. A. (2017).Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning. The manuscript will have a minimum of 15 chapters spreading across 5 streams. Call for chapters’ link: http: //www.Igi-global. Com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2201Print ISBN: 978-1-5225-2642-1; Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5225-2643-8.
  • Mapotse, T. A. (2018). Open and Distance Learning practitioners sustain the teaching of Technology Education through Action Learning.Book title: Open and Distance Learning for Sustainable Growth in Emerging Nations. Sub-theme: Success stories of ODL institutions to build capacities of working professionals to apply Sustainable Development considerations in their work areas. Book by IGI Global Publishers: USA. Editor: Dr Umesh Chandra, Pandey; published. ISBN: (hardcover) 9781522526216; (eBook) 9781522526223
  • Mashiloane, T. K & Mapotse, T. A. (2017).Conscientize learners with littering in Environmental Education by using Action Research activities. Book title: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning. Chapter submitted, and a Book to be published by IGI Global Publishers: USA. Editor: Prof T.A. Mapotse, University of South Africa (Unisa). Print ISBN: 978-1-5225-2642-1; Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5225-2643-8.
  •  Mapotse, T. A. (2017).Technology Education teachers’ professional development review through Community Engagement: an Action Research inquest. Book title: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning. Chapter submitted, and a Book to be published by IGI Global Publishers: USA. Editor: Prof T.A. Mapotse, University of South Africa (Unisa). Print ISBN: 978-1-5225-2642-1; Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5225-2643-8.
  •  Mapotse, T. A. (2018). Chapter 10: Structure as a core theme within Technology Education subject. Book theme: Teaching Technology Education at General Education and Training Band. Book Topic: Teaching Technology Education at Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase. Book Section – Part 2: The content of Technology Education and sectional editor. Publisher: OUPSA - Oxford University Press of South Africa, (Pty) Ltd. Editor-in- Chief: Prof MT Gumbo. Chapter writing is on track.
  • Mapotse, T. A. (2018). Chapter 4: Technology Education as a school subject. Book theme: Teaching Technology Education at General Education and Training Band. Book Topic: Teaching Technology Education at Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase. Book Section – Part 1: An overview of Technology Education and sectional editor: Prof MT Gumbo. Publisher: OUPSA - Oxford University Press of South Africa, (Pty) Ltd. Editor-in-Chief: Prof MT Gumbo.

  • Book Chapter: Mashiloane, T. K & Mapotse, T. A. (2018). Conscientize learners with littering in Environmental Education by using Action Research activities. Book title: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning. Chapter submitted, IGI Global Publishers: USA. Editor: Prof T.A. Mapotse, University of South Africa (Unisa). Print ISBN: 978-1-5225-2642-1; Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5225-2643-8.Book Chapter: Mashiloane, T. K & Mapotse, T. A. (2018). Conscientize learners with littering in Environmental Education by using Action Research activities. Book title: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning. Chapter submitted, IGI Global Publishers: USA. Editor: Prof T.A. Mapotse, University of South Africa (Unisa). Print ISBN: 978-1-5225-2642-1; Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5225-2643-8.

  • BookChapter: Mapotse, T. A. (2018).Open and Distance Learning practitioners sustain the teaching ofTechnology Education through Action Learning. Book title: Open andDistance Learning for Sustainable Growth in Emerging Nations. Sub-theme: Success stories of ODL institutions to build capacities of working professionals to apply Sustainable Development considerations in their work areas. Book by IGI Global Publishers: USA. Editor: Dr Umesh Chandra, Pandey; and Dr Verlaxmi Indrakanti published. ISBN: (hardcover) 9781522526216; (eBook) 9781522526223. Can be viewed at https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/open-and-distance-learning-practitioners-sustain-the-teaching-of-technology-education-through-action-learning/185564

Journal articles

  • Mapotse, T. A. (2015). An emancipation framework for Technology Education teachers: an Action Research study. In International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 25: 213-225. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-014-9275-y, Springer Publishers. ISSN no.: 0957-7572 (print)/ ISSN no.: 1573-1804 (online). Web: http://download.springer.com
  • Mapotse, T. A. (2015). A reconnaissance study as a sine qua non factor for status quo change among senior phase technology teachers. In African Education Review (AER) 12:4, 582–598.  DOI: 10.1080/18146627.2015.1112144. ISSN no.: Print 1814-6627 | Online 1753-5921, © University of South Africa.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/18146627.2015.1112144
  • Mapotse, T. A. & Mashiloane, T. K. (2017). Nurturing Leaners’ Awareness of Littering through Environmental Campaigns: an Action Research Approach. In EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. DOI: 10.12973.  ISSN no: 1305-8223 (online), 1305-8215 (print)
  • Abdul A. L. (ed.), Foland, J., Stoloff, D., Erguvan, I.D., Mapotse, T.A., Tondeur, J.,….Schrader, P.G. (2016). Academic Domains as Political Battlegrounds: a Global Enquiry by 100 Academics in the Fields of Education and Technology. Information Development SAGE Journal at the link below and DOI: 10.1177/0266666915622044
  • Mapotse, T. A. (2017). Development of a Technology Education Cascading Theory through community engagement site-based support. In International Journal of Technology and Design Education. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-017-9411-6,  Springer Publishers, Netherlands. ISI; ISSN no: 0957-7572 (print); EISSN no: 1573-1804 (online) Web: http://download.springer.com
  • Book Chapter: Mapotse, T. A. (2017). Professional development of Technology Education teachers through Action Research. Book Theme: Contemporary Research in Technology Education. Book Series Editors: Dr David Barlex of Waikato University & Prof John Williams of University of Curtin. Published by Springer, Netherlands. ISSN: 2510-0335; ISBN: 978-981-10-2817-5; ISBN: 978-981-10-2819-9 (eBook).
  • Book Chapter: Magano, M. D; Mapotse, T. A.; Mathipa, E. R.; Matlabe, S. M. & Mohapi, S. J. (2017). Chapter 19, p271 - 288; Learners’ learning experiences in a rural primary school: an intellectual wellness perspective. Book Theme: Realigning Teacher Training in the 21st Century. Book Editors: Magano, M. D.; Mohapi, S. J. & Robinson, D. Published by Cengage Learning EMEA in Hampshire, United Kingdom. ISBN no: 978-1-4737-3351-0.
  • Book Chapter: Mapotse, T. A. (2017). Technology Education teachers’ professional development review through Community Engagement: an Action Research inquest. Book title: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning. IGI Global Publishers: USA. Editor: Prof T.A. Mapotse, University of South Africa (Unisa). Print ISBN: 978-1-5225-2642-1; Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5225-2643-8.
  • Book Chapter: Mashiloane, T. K & Mapotse, T. A. (2018). Conscientize learners with littering in Environmental Education by using Action Research activities. Book title: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning. Chapter submitted, IGI Global

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

Position:

  • Associate Professor – teaching ACE: Technology Education
  • Supervise and promote both Master’s and Doctoral students.
  • Technology modules and study guides Developer and Assessor within the college

  • Action Research Action Learning Association board member; Member of ISTE, SAARMSTE and PATT

Fellowship and awards

  • Executive Board Member as Stream Facilitator on ALARA (Action Research, Action Learning Association); Editorial Board Member of Advances in Higher Education; Member of the College Employment Equity 2015 to date; Member of the following organisations/associations: SAARMSTE; SAASTE; PATT; ISTE.
  • M & D support awards in the past; Awards  for Community Engagements within Unisa from 2014;

Projects

  • CEDU 500 schools project
  • Sustaining the teaching of Technology Education through Action Research.
  • Strategic intervention in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (MSTE)

Other

  • Technology modules review for other Universities and modules writing at my university.