Robert Mugabe School of Education and Culture
Department of Educational Foundations
About the Department
The Educational Foundations Department endeavors to promote excellent teaching and learning through the production of knowledgeable and culturally-oriented teachers. The Department offers postgraduate programmes like Master of Education Early Childhood Development, Master of Education Psychology, Master of Education Philosophy, Master of Education Sociology and Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education. In undergraduate programmes, the Department teaches Bachelor of Education Honours Early Childhood Development Pre-Service, Bachelor of Education Honours Early Childhood Development In-Service, Bachelor of Education Honours Educational Leadership and Management, Bachelor of Education Honours Sociology, Bachelor of Education Honours Psychology, Bachelor of Education Honours Philosophy.
Department Staff
CHAIRPERSON
Dr. D Madzanire
D.Ed. (Socio-Education) [UNISA, 2016],
M.Ed (Sociology) [GZU, 2009]
B.Ed. [GZU, 2005],
Dip. Ed. [UZ, 1997]
Grade 5 Certificate in Theory of Music [UNISA]
Email address: dmadzanire@gzu.ac.zw
Research interests
Multicultural Education, Education and cultural conflict in diversity, Sociology of Music, Contemporary Social Problems.
SECRETARY – Mrs. M. Sithole
B.Sc Hons (Sociology) [GZU, 2016]
National Diploma in Secretarial Studies [Masvingo Polytechnic College, 2008]
National Certificate in Secretarial Studies [Masvingo Polytechnic College, 2005]
Email address: msithole@gzu.ac.zw
Lecturers
| TITLE & NAME | QUALIFICATIONS | CONTACT DETAILS | RESEARCH INTERESTS | ||
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Prof M. Kufakunesu
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D.Ed [Psychology of education][UNISA, 2015], M.Ed [Educational Psychology] [GZU, 2008], B.Ed [Maths] [UZ, 2000], Dip.Ed. [UZ, 1995] |
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Adolescent Psychology, Guidance And Counselling, Assessment And Evaluation, Psychology Of Mathematics Education | ||
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Mrs. P. Chikunda
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M.Ed. Educational Sociology [MSU, 2009], B.Ed. English [UZ, 1995], C.E. [B.T.C. 1991], Certificate in Social Work [UZ, 2011] |
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Deviance, Gender Issues In Education | ||
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Dr. C. Dekeza
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D.Ed [Sociology][UNISA, 2018], M.Ed Sociology [UZ, 2005], B.A. Gen Sociology and Religious Studies [UNISA, 2001], CE.[Sec] [GTC, 1989] |
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Gender and education, Curriculum issues, OVC and education | ||
| Mr. D. Ndhlula | M.Ed [ECD] [UZ, 2007], B.Ed [ECD] [MASU, 2005], Dip. Ed. [UZ, 2000] |
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Policy issues in ECD, DAP in ECD, | ||
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Mr. A. Chingombe
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M.A. Philosophy [UZ, 2004], B.A. Hons Philosophy and Religious Studies [UZ, 2000], Dip. Adult and Continuing Education [GZU, 2010], Dip. Ed. [UZ, 1995] |
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Higher Education, Citizenship education | ||
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Mrs L. Chindanya
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M.Ed Educational Psychology [MASU, 2006], B.Ed [Biblical Studies and Shona] [UNISA, 2002], C.E., [Umtali Trs’ College, 1987] |
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Inclusive education- punishment | ||
| Mrs S.I. Chingombe |
M.Ed Educational Psychology [GZU, 2010], B.Ed. [GZU, 2006], Dip. Ed. [BTC, 2001], NC in Clothing Technology, HEXCO |
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Learning in higher education, Contemporary issues in education, Special Needs Education | ||
| Mr. T. I. Chinooneka |
M.E.d Educational Administration [UZ,1995], B.Ed. Geography [UZ, 1992], C.E. [BTC, 1985] |
tchinooneka@gzu.ac.zw | Education Policy, Education Management Issues, Information and Technology Issues | ||
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Prof. K. Chinyoka
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D.Ed. Psychology [UNISA, 2013], M.Ed. Educational Psychology [GZU, 2008], BSc. Geography & Environmental Studies [ZOU, 2002], Dip.Ed. [G.T.C, 1993] |
kchinyoka@gzu.ac.zw | Human Development, Poverty and Gender Issues in Education, Contemporary Issues on child abuse, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, Learning of Orphans and Vulnerable children, Cross Cultural Psychology | ||
| Mr. W. Chitumba |
M.Ed Educational Foundations [UZ, 1999], B.A. Hons Philosophy [UZ, 1992], Grad. C.E. [UZ, 1995] |
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Ubuntu Values and The New Curriculum | ||
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Mrs T.M .Dhlomo
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M.Ed. ECD [UZ, 2007], M.Ed. Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies [UZ, 2001], B.Ed. ECD [UZ, 1996], C.E. [UZ – Seke Teachers’ College, 1983] |
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Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Policy, WASH, Inclusive education | ||
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Ms L. Phiri
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M.Ed. ECD [UZ, 2009], B.Ed. ECD [MASU, 2005], Nursery Nursing Certificate [NNEB, UK, 1985], ECE Training of Teachers [St Mary ELC, ZIM] |
dubel@gzu.ac.zw | Early childhood development issues, Early childhood curriculum, Culture and early childhood development | ||
| Mrs C. Dzimiri |
M.Ed. Educational Sociology [MSU, 2009], B.Ed. [ZOU 2000], C.E. [Morgenster teachers’ College, 1989] |
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Gender and other contemporary issues in education. | ||
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Prof. E. Ganga
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D.Ed. Psychology of Education [UNISA, 2013], M.Ed. Educational Psychology [UZ, 2003], B.Ed. [UZ, 1999], C.E [GTC 1983] |
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Human Learning and Development from early childhood to adolescence, Marginalised populace eg. OVC in CHH, Issues in HIV/AIDS, Gender and Poverty, Guidance And Counselling, Cross Cultural Psychology, Assessment and Evaluation, Domestic Violoence. | ||
| Mr. T. Hlupo | M.Ed. Psychology [MASU, 2006], B.Ed. [UZ, 2002], C.E. [UZ, 1988] | thlupo@gzu.ac.zw |
Human Learning and Development from early childhood to adolescence, Contemporary Issues on child abuse, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, Learning of Orphans and Vulnerable children, Assessment And Evaluation, Psychology Of Mathematics Education |
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Mrs V.Ingwani
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M.Ed. Educational Psychology [MSU, 2007], B.A. English & Communication Studies [ZOU, 2003], C.E. [BTC, 1991) | vingwani@gzu.ac.zw | Gender and Education, Religion and Education, Psychosocial Issues in Education | ||
| Mr. T. Madzivadondo |
M.Ed. Educational Foundations [Philosophy] [UZ, 2004], Grad. CE. [UZ, 1998], B.A. [UZ, 1991]
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tmadzivadondo@gzu.ac.zw | Philosophy and Education, Ubuntu Philosophy, Human Rights Education, Philosophical schools of thought | ||
| Prof S. Magwa |
D.Ed. Psychology [UNISA, 2015], M.Ed. Educational Psychology [MSU, 2007], B.A. English and Communication Studies [ZOU, 2003], C.E. [Andrew Louw ZINTEC College, 1984]
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smagwa@gzu.ac.zw | Human Learning and Development from early childhood to adolescence , Child abuse, Community Psychology, Domestic violence, Gender Issues in Education,, Guidance and Counseling | ||
| Mrs E. Makasi |
M.Ed. Psychology [UZ, 2004], M.Ed. ECD [UZ, 2010], Dip. Ed [MasvingoTeachers College,1994], B.Ed. ECD [UZ, 1999] |
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Contemporary Issues in ECD
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| Ms R. Mashava | M.Ed. Educational Foundations [Sociology] [UZ, 2003], B.A. [UZ, 1992], Grad. C.E. [UZ, 2000] |
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Higher education and Policy, Education and development, Policy sociology | ||
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Mrs S. Moyo
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M.Ed. Educational Psychology [MSU, 2007], Licentiate in Education in Biology [Enrique Jose Varona Cuba, 1998] |
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Assessment And Evaluation, Psychology Of Mathematics Education, Child abuse, Community Psychology, Gender issues, Guidance and Counseling | ||
| Prof. B. J. Siyakwazi |
PhD. Philosophy [Rutgers the State University, 1979], M.Ed [Tufts University, 1975], B.Ed. [Hons] History [Lincoln University, 1974], License Certificate to teach Social Studies [Mass, 1975], Primary Teachers’ Higher [PTH] [Morgenster 1958] |
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History of Education, Philosophical Issues in Education, Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education, In Search of Approaches for Effective Teaching | ||
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Dr. S. Vurayai
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D.Ed [Sociology][UNISA, 2018], M.Ed. Sociology [GZU,2009], B.Ed. [GZU, 2005], Dip. Ed. [MTC, 2000]
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svurayai@gzu.ac.zw | Sociology of poverty, Sociology of knowledge and the curriculum, Gender Studies, Rural sociology, Mathematics Education | ||
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Dr. D. Madzanire
Mr P. Muparuri
Mr T.F. Mavezera |
D.Ed. Socio- Education [UNISA, 2016], M.Ed. Sociology [GZU, 2009], B.Ed. [GZU, 2005], Dip. Ed. [UZ, 1997], Grade 5 Certificate in Theory of Music [UNISA]
M.Ed Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies [ZOU, 2007] B.Ed Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies [ZOU, 2002] Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education [GZU, 2010] Certificate in Education [Mkoba Teachers College, 1987]
M.Ed Educational Psychology [GZU, 2012] B.Ed Social Studies [U.Z, 2003] Diploma in Education [U.Z, 1998] |
dmadzanire@gzu.ac.zw
pmuparuri@gzu.ac.zw
tfmavezera@gzu.ac.zw |
Multicultural education, Education and cultural conflict in diversity, Sociology of Music, Contemporary social problems
Educational Management, Education and the Law
Psychology, Human Development, Learning of Orphans and Vulnerable children , ICT and Education |
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