Robert Mugabe School of Education and Culture
Department of Curriculum Studies
About the Department
The Curriculum Studies Department strives to promote high quality teaching and learning through the development of practising teachers. The Department envisages the production of efficient, knowledgeable and culture anchored teachers. The Department offers postgraduate programmes like Master of Education Curriculum Studies, Master of Education Languages [ChiShona/Ndebele and English], and Graduate Diploma in education. In undergraduate programmes, the Department teaches Bachelor of Education Primary, Bachelor of Education Secondary and Bachelor of Education Secondary – Bridging Programme.
Department Staff
CHAIRPERSON
Dr E.C. Makwara
PhD Geography [UFS, 2018] M.Sc.EPP [UZ, 2003], B.A. Special Hons. Geography [UZ, 1996], B.A. [UZ, 1985], Grad. C. E. [UZ, 1987]
Email Address: emakwara@gzu.ac.zw
Research Interests
Research interests centre on environmental issues ranging from sustainable natural resources utilization and conservation, individual and group interests in natural resource management, conflicts in natural resource management, water resources management, waste management, indigenous weather forecasting and sustainable development issues.
Secretary – Mrs. S. Mugura
B.Com [Hons] Degree [HR and Industrial Relations] [RCU, 2016]
National Diploma in Secretarial Studies [Masvingo Polytechnic College, 2002]
Email address: smugura@gzu.ac.zw
Lecturers
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TITLE & NAME |
QUALIFICATIONS |
CONTACT DETAILS |
RESEARCH INTERESTS |
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Dr. K. Mapetere
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PhD History Instructional Leadership [UFS, 2015], M.Ed. Curriculum Arts Education [UZ, 2007], B.Ed. [Solusi, 2002], Dip. Ed.[Mutare Teachers College, 1996] |
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Curriculum Issues in History, Instructional leadership in History, Citizenship Education and Teacher Education
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Mr. T. Bhala |
M.Ed. Curriculum and Arts English [UZ, 2001], B.A. [Hons] English [UZ, 1985], Diploma in Curriculum Arts and Education [UZ, 1996], Grad.C.E [UZ, 1992] |
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Language in Education, Indigenous Language raising, the teaching of language and literature, gender issues in literature |
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Mr. C. Bhebe |
M.Ed. Curriculum & Arts Education [Ndebele] [UZ, 2001], B.Ed [UZ, 1993], C.E. [Mkoba Teachers College, 1987] |
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Language interference; code switching and code mixing, culture and related issues |
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Mrs S. Chademana |
M.A. Applied Linguistics [MSU, 2015], B.A. English and Communication Studies [ZOU, 2004], B.A. Special Hons Communication and Media Studies, [ZOU, 2014], C.E. [UCE 1986], PGDHTE [GZU, 2017] |
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Cultural Studies, Communication and Language |
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Mr. P. Chifamba |
MSc. Mathematics [UZ, 2004], BSc. Hons. Mathematics [UZ, 2001], B.Ed. Mathematics [UZ, 1988],C.E. [GTC, 1985] |
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Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Use of Technology in Mathematics education Visual thinking in Mathematics learning |
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Mrs H. Chigwida |
M.Ed. Curriculum & Arts Education [UZ, 2000], B.Ed. History [UZ, 1995], C.E. [UZ, 1990] |
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Curriculum Change, Curriculum Analysis and internationalisation of Curriculum Studies field |
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Dr W. Chindedza |
PhD in Education [Curriculum Studies] [UKZN, 2017], M.Ed. English [UZ, 2007], B.Ed. [UZ, 2002], C.E. [Belvedere Trs’ College, 1992] |
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Education, gender, Curriculum issues and language |
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Mr. L. Dube |
M.Ed. Curriculum and Arts Education Ndebele [UZ, 2010], B.A [Hons] African Languages and Culture [MSU, 2004], Dip. Ed. [Hillside Teachers’ College, 1996] |
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Indigenous Languages rights, Onomastics, IKS pedagogical issues, Ndebele and Zulu literature and culture |
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Prof. K.T. Gondo |
M.A. Languages & Literature [UZ, 1998], B.A. Dual Hons. African Experience and ChiShona [UZ, 1985], Grad.C.E. [UZ, 1987],Certificate in Personal Management 1994 |
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Language and education ,Indigenous Language raising and language creation ; Literature and development |
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Prof. J. Gonye |
PhD. English [Univen, 2015], M.A. English [UZ, 2000], B.A. [Hons] English [UZ, 1990], Grad. C.E. [UZ, 1993] |
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Literary studies; Postcolonial studies; representations of dance and dance pedagogy; popular culture; communication |
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Mr. W. Kadodo |
M.Ed. Curriculum and Arts [UZ, 2001], B.A. English and Shona [UZ, 1990], Diploma in Curriculum and Arts [UZ, 1996], Grad. C.E. [UZ, 1991] |
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Language teaching and learning issues ; Language Policy issues; Literature and criticism issues |
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Dr L.S. Madungwe |
Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies [UNISA, 2018] M.Ed. Science and Mathematics Education [UZ, 2007], B.Sc. [UNISA, 1997], B.Ed. Mathematics [UZ, 1981], C.E. [GTC, 1979] |
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Mathematics teaching and learning for students with visual impairment; Ethno-mathematics; Teaching methodologies; Current trends in Mathematics Education |
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Dr. S. Magudu |
D.Ed. Didactics [UNISA, 2015], M.Ed. Curriculum Studies and Arts [UZ, 2001], B.Ed. History [UZ,1988], C.E. [University of Bristol, 2001] |
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Efficacy of Teacher Education, Implementation of the Social Studies Curriculum, Citizenship education and promotion of Social Justice in Schools |
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Prof. J. Makaye |
PhD. Instructional Leadership Curriculum Issues [UFS,2015], MPhil. Curriculum Policy, Development and Management [NMMU, 2006], B.Ed. Educational Administration and Policy Studies [UZ, 1997], C.E. [MTC, 1990] |
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Curriculum issues, Instructional leadership and Teacher Education |
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Dr. L. Mandiudza |
PhD. Curriculum Studies Vocational Technical Education [UFS, 2016], MEd. Curriculum Studies [UZ, 2003], B.Ed. [UZ, 1989], T3 Trs’ Cert. [Morgenster Trs’ College, 1977] |
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Curriculum Issues -planning, designing implementation, evaluation in Vocational Education; |
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Mr. F. P.Mapako |
M.Ed. Curriculum and Arts Education (English) [UZ, 2007], B.Ed. (English) [UZ, 2001], B.Ed. Management degree [Pretoria Technikon, 2000], Dipl. Ed. [G.T.C. 1994] |
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Communication, Literature, Language and Pedagogical Issues in Education |
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Dr. J. Marashe |
PhD [Biblical and Religious Studies] [UP] M.A. Religious Studies [UZ, 1997], BA. Special Honours [UZ, 1994], Grad. C.E. [UZ, 1992] |
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HIV AIDS; Traditional Practices and Beliefs, Gender Issues, and Old Testament Issues |
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Prof. R. Mareva |
PhD English [Univen, 2016], M.Ed. Curriculum and Arts [English] [UZ, 2003], B.Ed. English [UZ, 1998], C.E. [GTC, 1990] |
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Literature, English Language Teaching, Curriculum Issues, Gender Issues, Communication Studies |
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Dr. D. Mashoko |
PhD [Science and Indigenous Knowledge Educaion][Wits. University] M.Ed. Science and Mathematics Education [Chemistry] [UZ, 2005], PGD. Science Education [UZ, 2003], B.Ed. Chemistry [UZ, 2001], Dip. Ed. [UZ, 1995] |
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Science teaching, Chemistry education,, Science Curriculum issues, Gender and Science Education |
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Dr. M. Mazuruse |
D.Lit.Phil. African Languages [UNISA, 2015], M.A. African Languages & Literature (Shona) [UZ, 2010], M.A. African Languages [UNISA, 2010], B.A. [Hons] Shona and Religious Studies [UZ, 1991], Grad.C.E. [UZ, 1993] |
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Language Education, Curriculum Development Afrocentricity, Gender Issues in Literature, ,Language Planning and Policy Culture and Heritage |
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Mr. E. Mhaka |
MPhil. Religious Studies [UZ, 2005], B.A. [UZ, 1984], Grad. C. E. [UZ, 1986] |
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Religious Education, Curriculum Issues in and Religious Education, Emerging Issues in Religious and Moral Education |
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Mr. J. Moyo |
M.Ed. Curriculum and Arts Education [English] [UZ, 2007], B.Ed. English [UZ, 2003], Dip. Ed. [G.T.C, 1995] |
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Communication in Education and Society, Literature and society Language and learning |
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Dr. N. Moyo |
PhD History [UJ, 2016], M.Ed. Curriculum and Arts Education [UZ, 2003], B.Ed [UZ, 1993], C.E. [HTC, 1989]
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Nathan does research in Curriculum Theory, History Education and Teacher Education. Nathan’s research is grounded in critical transformative pedagogies that employ postcolonial and decolonial heuristics to understand curriculum practice.
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Dr. J. Mswazie |
PhD. Curriculum Theory [NMMU, 2015], MPhil. Curriculum Policy, Development & Management [UPE, 2003], B.A. Religious Studies and Shona [UZ, 1983], Grad.C.E. [UZ, 1985] |
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Teacher Education Development policy, Higher Education reform, Innovation and adaptation, and institutionalization,, Course Design and development ,Indigenization of the curriculum, open Learning theory and practice |
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Dr. B Mudzanire |
PhD. African Languages [UNISA, 2017], M.Ed. Shona [UZ, 2007], BSc. Geography & Environmental Studies [ZOU, 2004], B.Ed. Shona [UZ, 2003], Dip. Ed. [GTC, 1993] |
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Language Literature, and cultural studies and Afro-centrism |
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Mr. A. Mufanechiya |
M.Ed. Curriculum Studies [MASU, 2006], B.A. [UZ, 1988], PGDCE [UZ, 1999], Grad.C.E. [UZ, 1990] |
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Education and Curriculum , Teacher Education |
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Mr. T. Mutonhori |
M.A. Religious Studies [UZ, 1988], B.A.]Hons] Religious Studies [UZ, 1987], Grad.C.E. [UZ, 1991]
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Religious and Moral Education Studies .Indigenous knowledge systems and conservation of natural resources. Indigenous knowledge systems and drought mitigation. Religion and HIV and AIDS. Religion and forced marriages. Rites and taboos among the Tonga, Venda and Nambya in Zimbabwe. Religion at campus. Religious tourism. |
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Mr. J. Muzangwa |
M.Ed. Science and Mathematics [UZ, 2012], Licentiate in Education [Mathematics] [Enrique Jose Verona, Cuba, 1993], BSc. Special Hons. Mathematics [UZ, 1999] |
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Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Use of Technology in Mathematics education Visual thinking in Mathematics learning |
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Dr. M. Nyoni |
D.Litt.et .Phil. English [UNISA, 2018],M.Ed. Curriculum & Arts Education English [UZ, 2000], B.Ed. English [UZ, 1995], C.E. [UZ, 1990] |
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Literature in English Cartoonature Semiotics Sociolinguistics Second Language pedagogy |
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Prof. S. Nyota |
D.Lit.Phil. African Languages [UNISA, 2008], M.A. [UNISA, 2001], B.A. [Hons] African Languages [UNISA, 1997], B.A. General [UZ, 1983], Grad. C.E. [UZ, 1988] |
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Socio-linguistics, Semantics, Phonetics, Phonology, endangered languages and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Language and literature |
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Mr. J. Risiro |
M.Ed. Science and Mathematics Education [Geography] [UZ, 2009], B.A. [Hons] Geography [UZ, 1992], Grad. C.E. [UZ,1995] |
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Climate Change and Adaptation and Environmental issues |
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Mr. C. Rubaya |
M.Ed. Curriculum & Arts [English] [UZ, 2007], B.Ed. English [UZ, 2003], Dip. Ed. [GTC, 1996]
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Literary art with a focus on protest literature and the portrayal of women’s issues in feminist art, teaching English as a second language, issues on commutative proficiency. |
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Mr. E. Rurinda |
M.Ed. Science & Mathematics Education [Biology] [UZ, 2005], BSc. Special Hons. Biological Science [UZ, 2002], Licentiate in Education [Biology] [Enrique Jose Verona, Cuba, 1992], Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education [UZ, 1999] |
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Practical work in Biology Education , Peer coaching in Biology Education, Participatory action research in Biology,, Pollutants in crop plants and Professional development issues |
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Ms E. M. Sibanda |
M.Ed. Curriculum and Arts Education [Ndebele] [UZ, 2001], B.Ed. Ndebele [UZ, 1993], C.E. [GTC, 1985] |
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Comparative study of indigenous languages in terms of language structure and culture and religious matters |
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Mrs D.T. Tshuma |
M.Ed. Science and Mathematics Education [Geography] [UZ, 2007], B.Ed. Geography [UZ, 1996], C.E. [HTC, 1991] |
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Natural Resources Climate Change and adaptation, Conservation , Sustainable development , developments in the geography Curriculum and Environmental issues |
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Dr A. Mhindu |
PhD Language and Media Studies [UKZN],M.Ed. Languages English [GZU] B.Ed Primary [English] GZU Diploma in Education[Masvingo Teachers’ College] |
Language Planning and Policy Issues, Literature, Teacher Education, Communication Skills |
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Mrs N. Magomana |
M.Com Finance [GZU] 2014 B.Comm Banking and Finance [GZU] 2008 |
Financial Innovation and Economic Growth, Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth Financial Innovation and Emerging Markets |
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Mrs C. Muza |
MCom (Accounting) [MSU] BCom (Accounting) [GZU] ICA (Part D) HND (Accounting) [Masvingo Polytechnic]
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Internal Audit and risk management, Internal audit and corporate governance . |
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Mrs H. Beans |
M.Com Accounting [MSU] 2013 B. Comm Accounting [Hons] GZU 2010 HND Accounting [Masvingo Poly] 1998 ND Accounting [Masvingo Poly] 1996 NC accounting [Masvingo Poly] 1995 |
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Accounting Information Systems, Taxation and Auditing |
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Mrs S. Mugari |
MPhil HIV/AIDS Management (Stellenbosch University,2011) PDM HIV/AIDS Management (Stellenbosch University,2009), BSc Counselling (ZOU-2006) C. E. Secondary (GTC-1990) |
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-Collaborative learning approaches to promote critical- analytical thinking skills in students in resource poor settings -Contemporary Issues in Sexuality, HIV and AIDS Education -Communication strategies for HIV prevention and behaviour change
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