Experts directory

Prof TI Mogashoa

College of Education
School of Teacher Education
Department: Curriculum and Instructional Studies
Associate Professor
Tel: 012 429 4775
E-mail: mogasti@unisa.ac.za

Expertise

  • Assessment
  • Curriculum studies
  • Social sciences
  • Teaching Practice

Qualifications

  • PhD (Curriculum Studies)
  • MEd (Curriculum Studies)
  • BEd
  • BA
  • Senior Primary Teaches Diploma

Currently teaching

  • TPN2601 (Teaching Practice)

Fields of academic interests

  • Curriculum Development and Implementation
  • Teaching Practice
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Assessment

Field of Specialisation

  • Curriculum Development and Implementation
  • Teaching Practice
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Assessment

Books

  • Mogashoa Tebogo, 2019. A Critical Review of the Implementation and Management of Curriculum by the Members of School Management Teams, in the Book Entitled: Progress in Education. Nova Science Publishers. New York, United States of America.
  • Mogashoa Tebogo, 2018. Teachers’ Views on the New Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methodologies, in the Book Entitled: Teachers and Teaching, Practices, Challenges and Prospects. Nova Science Publishers. New York, United States of America.
  • Mogashoa Tebogo, 2018. Managing Student Discipline in Multicultural Classrooms, in the Book Entitled: Integrating Multicultural Education into the Curriculum for Decolonisation: Benefits and Challenges. Nova Science Publishers. New York, United States of America.
  • Mogashoa Tebogo, 2018. Critical Review of the Kind of Professional Development Typically Offered to the Teachers, in the Book Entitled: Reimagining New Approaches in Teacher Professional Development. Intech Open Publishers. London, United Kingdom.
  • Mogashoa, T.I. 2013: South African Education Research Association (SAERA) Educational Research in South Africa: Practices and Perspectives 27-31 January 2013. The experiences of Adult Learning Centre educators in implementing outcomes-based assessment. pp. 163-178. ISBN: 978 0 19 599660 9.
  • Mogashoa, T.I. 2013. 1st International Symposium on Education and Teacher Education Worldwide, current reforms, problems and challenges 28-30 May 2013. Teaching and learning policies in South African schools in the new democratic dispensation: A critical discourse analysis. pp. 49-57. ISBN: 978-960-87898-8-3.
  • Mogashoa, T.I. 2013. 1st International Symposium on Education and Teacher Education Worldwide, current reforms, problems and challenges 28-30 May 2013. Teachers as assessors: A case study of Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa). pp. 175-182.  ISBN: 978-960-87898-8-3.
  • Mogashoa, T.I. and Maila, M.W. 2013. The 40th Annual International Conference of the Southern African Society for Education: Building Sustainable Education futures for the Southern African Sub-continent 26-28 September 2013. Teaching and learning policies in South African schools in the new democratic dispensation: A critical discourse analysis. Vol. 1. pp. 481-497. ISBN: 978-1-86822-635-1.

Journal articles

    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2021. The Responsibilities of Curriculum Advisors regarding Teacher Development in Implementing Curriculum. Transylvanian Review Journal. Vol. 29 No: 3, 2021. ISSN: 1221-1249. Pp 12801-12809
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2021. The Involvement of Teachers in the Development of History Education Curriculum in the Further Education and Training Phase. Journal of Elementary Education Online. Vol. 02 No: 6, 2021. ISSN: 1305-3515. Pp 1982-1994
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2021. Teachers’ Understandings of the Implementation of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement in Secondary Schools. Journal of Elementary Education Online. Vol. 02 No: 6, 2021. ISSN: 1305-3515. Pp 1507-1521
    • Mogashoa, T.I and Mboweni, L. 2017. Challenges and Factors Contributing to Learner Absenteeism in Select Primary Schools in Bohlabela District of the Mpumalanga Province. Journal of Educational Studies. Vol. No: 1, 2017. ISSN: 1680-7456. Pp 21-33.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2017. The Impact of English as Language of Learning and Teaching in Primary Schools: A Case Study of the Gauteng Province. International Journal of Educational Sciences. Vol. 17 No: 1-3, 2017. ISSN: 0975-1122. Pp 173-179.
    • Mogashoa, T.I and Mboweni, L. 2017. Challenges and Factors Contributing to Learner Absenteeism in Select Primary Schools in Bohlabela District of the Mpumalanga Province. Journal of Educational Studies. Vol. No: 1, 2017. ISSN: 1680-7456. Pp 21-33.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2015. An Exploratory Perspective into the Factors Associated with the Shortage of Physical Science Teachers in the Further Education and Training Band. International Journal of Educational Sciences. Vol. 8 No: 3, March 2015. ISSN: 0975-1122. Pp 503-509.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2015. Determining Strategies that Teachers Employ in order to Improve Learners’ Skills and Competencies in Learning Effectively. International Journal of Educational Sciences. Vol. 9 No: 2, May 2015. ISSN: 0975-1122. Pp 199-205.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2015. An Evaluation of the Factors that Promote Learner Absenteeism in Primary Schools in the Limpopo Province. International Journal of Educational Sciences. Vol. 9 No: 2, May 2015. ISSN: 0975-1122. Pp 135-141.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. Teachers’ experiences of implementing the National Curriculum Statement: A case study of the Mpumalanga Province. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No: 1, January 2014. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. The impact of language of learning and teaching in primary schools: A case study of the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa). Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No: 1, January 2014. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. An investigation of teachers’ needs for successful implementation of teaching and learning policies. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No: 9, May 2014. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. An identification of the kind of training or professional development typically offered to the teachers. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No: 9, May 2014. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. An Exploratory Perspective into the Challenges Caused by Diversity in Teaching and Learning: A Case Study of the Tshwane West District of the Gauteng Department of Education. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No: 23, November 2014. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print). Pp 2103-2109.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. A Critical Review of the Concepts Associated with Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No: 23, November 2014. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print). Pp 2263-2268.Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. Understanding Critical Discourse Analysis in Qualitative Research. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education. Vol. 1 No. 7. July 2014. ISSN: 2349-0381(online); 2349-0373 (print). Pp 104-113.Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. Evaluation of Teachers’ Understanding of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements in Selected Primary Schools in the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa). Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 11 No. 2. July 2014. ISSN: 1993-6052 (online); 1683-8831 (print). Pp 53-56.Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. Determining Strategies that Teachers Employ in Order to Improve Learners’ Skills and Competencies in Learning Effectively. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 11 No. 2. July 2014. ISSN: 1993-6052 (online); 1683-8831 (print). Pp 57-61.Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. Applicability of Constructivist Theory in Qualitative Educational Research. American International Journal of Contemporary Research. Vol. 4 No.7. July 2014. ISSN: 2162-142X (online); 2162-139X (print). Pp 51-59.
    • Rivombo, A.M and Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. An Evaluation of the Elements of Diversity in Teaching and Learning in Adult Basic Education and Training Centers. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol. 4 No.9. July 2014. ISSN: 2221-0989 (online); 2220-8488 (print). Pp 187-192
    • Phungwayo, L.G and Mogashoa, T.I. 2014. The Role of Entrepreneurship on the Socio-Economic Development of Rural Women: A Case Study of Kwa-Mhlanga in the Mpumalanga Province (Republic of South Africa). International Journal of Business and Social Science. Vol. 5 No.9. August 2014. ISSN: 2219-6021 (online); 2219-1933 (print). Pp 71-77.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2013. The experiences of Adult Learning Centre educators in implementing outcomes-based assessment. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 4 No: 13, November 2013. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2013. Teachers as assessors: A case study of the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa). Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4 No: 13, November 2013. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2013. The role of members of School Management Teams in curriculum implementation and management: A case study of selected schools in the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa). Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 4 No: 13, November 2013. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2013. Evaluation of teachers’ knowledge of the new teaching, learning and assessment methodologies in selected primary schools. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 4 No: 13, November 2013. ISSN: 2039-2117 (online); 2039-9340 (print). 

    Paper presentations

    • Mogashoa, T.I. Hong Kong International Symposium on Education, Psychology and Society 29-31 December 2014 (Hong Kong). An Exploratory Perspective into the Challenges Caused by Diversity in Teaching and Learning.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2015. London International Business and Education Conference. 7-11 June 2015 United Kingdom/Britain). The Impact of Language of Learning and Teaching in Primary Schools: A Case Study of the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2015. South Africa International Conference on Education 2015. 21-23 September 2015 Manhattan Hotel. An Evaluation of the Challenges Caused by Diversity in Teaching and Learning.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2016. International Education Conference in Orlando (United States of America) 3-7 January 2016. The Role of School Management Teams in Curriculum Implementation and Management: A Case Study Selected Schools in the Gauteng Province.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2016. Analysing Teachers’ understanding of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements in Selected Primary Schools in the Gauteng Province. South Africa International Conference on Education. “Towards Excellence in Educational Practices”. 19-21 September 2016.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2017. A Critical Analysis of How Teachers Respond to Change in Teaching and learning Policies. 3rd International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education. “Quality Teaching and Learning in an Open Distance and E-learning (ODeL) Context”. 14-15 March 2017.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2017. Investigating the Role of Entrepreneurship on the Socio-Economic Development of Rural Women. 5th Annual Community Engagement Symposium 2017. “Embracing Diversity, Expanding Engagement and Utilizing Technology”. 12-13 June 2017.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2017. Exploring Teachers’ Needs for Successful Implementation of Teaching and Learning Policies in Diverse Communities. 17th International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations (Toronto, Canada) 2017. “Urban Diversity and Economic Growth”. 26-28 July 2017.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2017. South Africa International Conference on Education 2017. 18-20 September 2017. A Critical Analysis of How Teachers Respond to Change in Teaching and Learning Policies. Manhattan Hotel (Pretoria, South Africa). “Rethinking Education in the 21st Century”.
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2017. Annual Teacher Education at a Distance Conference 10-13 October 2017. A Critical Review of the Kind of Training or Professional Development Typically Offered to the Teachers. The Ranch Resort (Polokwane, South Africa).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. and Mbatha, M. 2018. 1st International Conference on Teaching and Learning through Languages in the 21st Century 23-26 July 2018. Teachers’ Experiences of Implementing the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement in Grade 10 in Selected Schools at Ndwedwe in Durban. Skukuza Camp, Kruger National Park (South Africa).
    • Mogashoa, T.I. 2019. 9th Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research Conference 7-10 October 2019. An Identification of the Possible Solutions on How Specialist Physical Sciences Techers ca be Retained in the Further Education and Training Band. Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe).

    Mogashoa, T.I. 4th Annual Teacher Education at a Distance Conference 5-7 October 2010. The role of Adult learning centre educators in implementing outcomes- based assessment.

    Mogashoa, T.I. Kenton conference on education 3-6 November 2011. Educators’ experiences of implementing the National Curriculum Statement:  A case study of Mpumalanga Province.

    Mogashoa, T.I. Hawaii International conference on education 5-8 January 2012. Educators’ experiences of implementing the National Curriculum Statement.
    Mogashoa, T.I. South African Education Research Association (SAERA) Educational Research in South Africa: Practices and Perspectives 27-31 January 2013. The experiences of Adult Learning Centre educators in implementing outcomes-based assessment.

    Mogashoa, T.I. 1st International Symposium on Education and Teacher Education Worldwide, current reforms, problems and challenges 28-30 May 2013. Teaching and learning policies in South African schools in the new democratic dispensation: A critical discourse analysis.

    Mogashoa, T.I. 1st International Symposium on Education and Teacher Education Worldwide, current reforms, problems and challenges 28-30 May 2013. Teachers as assessors: A case study of the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa).

    Mogashoa, T.I. Education for sustainable development in Africa, challenges and prospects for next decade 10-12 July 2013. The role of School Management Teams in curriculum implementation and management: A case study of selected schools in the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa).

    Mogashoa, T.I. and Maila, M.W. The 40th Annual International Conference of the Southern African Society for Education 26-28 September 2013. Teaching and learning policies in South African schools in the new democratic dispensation: A critical discourse analysis.

    Mogashoa, T.I. Curriculum Reform and Transformation Conference 16-17 October 2013: Realities, Possibilities and Uncertainties.  The role of School Management Teams in curriculum implementation and management: A case study of selected schools in the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa).

    Mogashoa, T.I. Hong Kong International Symposium on Education, Psychology and Society 19-21 December 2013. The impact of language of learning and teaching in primary schools: A case study of the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa).

    Mogashoa, T.I. Teacher Education at a Distance Conference 8-11 April 2014. Teachers as assessors: A case study of the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa).

    Mogashoa, T.I. Comparative Education Society in Europe’s XXVI Conference 10-13 June 2014 (Freiburg/Germany). Evaluation of teachers’ understanding of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements in selected primary schools in the Gauteng Province (Republic of South Africa).  

    Mogashoa, T.I. and Rivombo, A.M. 2nd International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education 26-28 August 2014. An evaluation of the element of diversity in teaching and learning in Adult Basic Education and Training Centres.

    Mogashoa, T.I. and Phungwayo, L.G. 2nd International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education 26-28 August 2014. The role of entrepreneurship on the socio-economic development of rural women: A case study of Kwa-Mhlanga in the Mpumalanga Province (Republic of South Africa).

    Professional positions, fellowships & awards

    • Head of Department (Social Sciences): 1988-1995
    • School Principal: 1996-1999
    • Teacher Educator (Read Educational Trust): 2000-2004
    • Senior Education Specialist (Department of Education): 2005-2010
    • Senior Lecturer (University of South Africa): 2010 to date.

    Projects

    • Moses-Kotane West Maths and Science Intervention Project (RC NO. CN5000)
      The project is led by Prof TI Mogashoa. The purpose of the project is to provide support and implement an intervention process in the Curricular issues of the teaching of Mathematics and Science at three identified schools at Moses-Kotane West Area  (North West Province), which is a very rural area

    • Adopt a School Project in Lephalale (Limpopo Province)

      The project is led by the following team members: Prof JS Maseko, Prof SP Mokoena, Dr A. Setlhako, Prof TI Mogashoa, Dr Gous - Kamper and Mr Setlatjile – Maishebe (Buro Marketing & Research). It comprises a multidisciplinary team of academics from across the 10 departments. Each department is responsible for its section of the instrument and for the analysis and interpretation of data. Each department will contribute to development of the proposed interventions in the second phase.

    • 500 Schools Project (All provinces of the Republic of South Africa)

      The objectives of the project are to obtain teachers, parents and school management teams’ perceptions of underperformance in schools, to obtain teachers and school management teams’ interpretations of the schools’ Annual National Assessment (ANA) results, to design intervention strategies as well as to contribute to the body of knowledge.

    • Gratitude in Education Project in Mbuzini (Mpumalanga Province)

      The project is operating at Mbudula Secondary School.  The programmes include Reading and Writing of English as First Additional Language, Educational Leadership and Management, Assessment and Evaluation, Career Guidance and Counselling, Hygiene and Health, Curriculum Implementation and Management as well as Mathematics and Science Education.