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Assistant Lecturer
Name: Lwazi Nsindiso Mkhwebane
Location: B Ring 408 Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
DECS Staff, Department of Education and Curriculum Studies, Faculty of Education Staff Members
Contact Details:
Tel: 011 559 2292
Email: lwazim@uj.ac.za
About Mr Lwazi Nsindiso Mkhwebane
Mr Lwazi Nsindiso Mkhwebane is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Education and Curriculum Studies (DECS), involved in teaching Geography methodology modules 3A, 3B, and 4. His research interests include integrating indigenous knowledge, Education for Sustainable Development, and ICTs in teaching and learning. He holds a Bachelor of Education specializing in Geography, Life Sciences, and Natural Sciences, a Bachelor of Education Honours in STEM Education, and a Master of Education degree in Science Education. Currently, he is registered for PhD in STEM Education. Mr. Mkhwebane has published in both the Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education and the Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education and in the proceedings of the EDULEARN 24 International Conference.
Highest qualification:
Master of Education (Science Education)
Research Interests:
Integration of indigenous knowledge, ICT and Education for Sustainable Development in Life Sciences & Geography teaching
Publications:
Mkhwebane, L. N. (2024). Life sciences teachers’ integration of indigenous knowledge: A vision for making science classrooms culturally responsive. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 20(8), em2483. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/14859
L. Mkhwebane, L. Mavuru (2024). Factors influencing Life Sciences Teachers’ integration of indigenous knowledge in South African classrooms, EDULEARN24 Proceedings, pp. 1670-1679.
Undergraduate modules:
Methodology & Practicum: FET Geography 3A
Methodology & Practicum: FET Geography 3B
Methodology & Practicum: FET Geography 4
Postgraduate modules:
Honours Research Report: Curriculum Studies
Committees:
Faculty of Education Faculty Board
Education and Curriculum Studies Department
B.E.d. Focus Group Committee