Dr Khosi Nancy Mabaso

Senior Lecturer
Name: Khosi Nancy Mabaso
Location: GNA 220 Soweto Campus
Centre for Neurodiversity Staff, DEP Staff, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education  Staff Members

Contact Details:
Tel: +27 11 559 5240

Email: nancym@uj.ac.za

About Dr Khosi Nancy Mabaso

Dr Khosi Nancy Mabaso is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). She is also the assistant coordinator for the Educational Psychology Internship Programme. Dr Mabaso is involved in the lecturing of BEd Intermediate, Senior and FET undergraduate programmes. Her niche area of research is in the field of Community Psychology with more focus on empowering parents to support children with Neurodevelopmental learning needs. She is also part of the Knowledge for Action committee that facilitates the availability of the educational psychology information to the community via the Faculty of Education’s website. Qualifications

• Masters in Educational Psychology – University of Johannesburg
• Honours in Educational Psychology – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Education – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
• Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree – University of Natal

Current research interests

• Community Psychology (Facilitating psycho-education at the community level)
• Neurodevelopmental Learning Disorders

Teaching information Courses Lecturing Undergraduate BEd (Intermediate Phase) – Education Studies 3A focusing on the emotional development of learners BEd (Intermediate Phase) – Methodology and Practicum 3B: Life Skills focusing on teaching Life Skills in schools BEd (Senior and FET Phase) – School Guidance and Support 2B BEd (Senior and FET Phase) – Neurodevelopmental Learning Disorders (NDL 2B) focusing on Career transition of learners with Neurodevelopmental Learning Disorder Postgraduate Research co-supervision Dr Mabaso currently co-supervises Masters Students in the field of educational psychology focusing on empowering educational stakeholders in supporting learners with learning disorders. Postgraduate Clinical supervision Dr Mabaso is a clinical supervisor for Masters students in the field of Educational Psychology. Publications Furnham, A. Ndlovu, N.P.M. Mkhize, N. (2009). South African Zulu’s Beliefs about Their Own and Their Children’s Intelligence South African Journal of Psychology, 39(2), 157-158.doi.org/10.1177/008124630903900202