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Art Design and Technology Education Staff

Full Time Professor

nherera

Professor Charles Muchemwa Nherera

Qualifications: PhD Technology Education (1994) – University of London, Institute of Education

Research Interests: Design and Technology Education, Education, Employment and Economic Development, Entrepreneurial, Technical Vocational Education and Training, Competency Based Education and Training; and Interdisciplinary Academic Research

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Lecturer

chiweshe
Mrs M. Chiweshe

Qualifications: Doctor of Education [DED] (2022) University of Venda (South Africa), M.Ed. Technical Education (Human Nutrition) 2007: (University of Zimbabwe),B.Ed. Technical (Home Economics) [2000] (University of Zimbabwe), Secondary Teachers Certificate: Home Economics [1987] Gweru Teachers College (University of Zimbabwe)

Research Interests: Food Security, Food Science, Human nutrition and Technology, Product Development (Food), Nutrition in the Life Cycle, Technical and Vocational Education,Student Engagement in Higher Education Institutions

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Lecturer

Dr Edziwa
Mr X. Edziwa

Qualifications: DPhil – Agriculture Education (2022) – Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, M.Ed. Technical (Crop Science) (2006) – University of Zimbabwe, B.Ed. Technical (Agriculture) (2003) - University of Zimbabwe,Cert Education (1990) - Gweru Trs College - University of Zimbabwe, Cert Agriculture (1988) - Mlezu Agricultural College

Research Interests: Agriculture Education, Agronomy, Teacher Education

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Senior Lecturer

 Dr Kwaira

Dr P Kwaira
Qualifications: PHD University of the Western Cape, (Science & Technology), MA Linkoping University (Metal Technology and Design), B.ED.  University of Exeter (Design and Technology)

Research Interests: Teacher Education, Distance Education, Research and Development

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Lecturer

Dr Matienga
Dr H. Matienga

Qualifications: M.Ed.  (Wood Technology and Design) (UZ), B.Ed.  Wood Technology and Design (UZ), (PhD student)

Research Interests: Technology & Design, Vocational Education Planning & Implementation, Product Design, Development and Management

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Lecturer

Mr Njabulo Mpofu

Mr. Njabulo Mpofu

Qualifications: M.Ed.  Teacher Education 2017 University of Zimbabwe., B.Ed.  Teacher Education 2008, Dip Ed-Art and Geography 2001

Research Interests: Contemporary African Art, Digital technologies in art education, Indigenous Knowledge systems in visual art

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Lecturer

Dr P Manatsa

Dr Philemon Manatsa

Qualifications: PhD- Visual Performing Arts: Music (2020)-North West University, M.Ed. - Music Education (2008)- University of Pretoria, B.Ed.  Hons- Music Education (2005) )- University of Pretoria, B.Ed. - Music ( 1994) University of Zimbabwe, DipEd- Music (1991) Hillside Teachers, CE-(1984) United College of Education, ABRSM

Research Interests: Music teacher education, Music and dance traditions, African musicology; ethnomusicology, Children’s music, Inclusive music education

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Lecturer

Dr A Mawonedzo

Dr Abigail Mawonedzo

Qualifications: PhD in Education (2020)- University of Fort Hare, M.Ed.  Technical Education ( 2011) Textiles, Clothing and Design- University of Zimbabwe, B.Ed.  Fashion and Textiles (2009) - Midlands State University, Diploma in Education with a specialisation in Technical and Vocational Education  and Training (1997) -  Chinhoyi Technical Teachers College, National Certificate in Clothing Technology-  HEXCO, Certificate in Counselling – CONNECT

Research Interests: Entrepreneurship, Social psychology of dress, Fashion Design, Technology Education

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Lecturer

Mrs R Goredema

Mrs Rachel Goredema

Qualifications: MA Technology Education -Civil Construction Engineering 2020 NUST, B.Ed.   Building Technology  2012  UZ Diploma in Education Building Technology and Design 1999.Belvedere Technical Teachers College Zimbabwe.

Research Interests: Design and Technology Education, Innovation and entrepreneurship in Technical Vocational Education, Infrastructure Development

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Lecturer

Dr l Huchu

Dr Linet Huchu

Qualifications: PhD -Exercise Science 2016 University of Cape Town ,South Africa, M.Sc. Ed. Curriculum Studies  2009 Bindura University of Technology, B.Sc.    Physical Education and Sport 2005, DipEd -Physical Education and English (1998). University of Zimbabwe.

Research Interests: Exercise science, Fitness training and testing, Cardiorespiratory fitness, Physiology of Exercise, Physical Education

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Lecturer

Ms S Mhlanga

Ms Sinikiwe Mhlanga

Qualifications: Masters in Sports Science –April 2017 University of Kwazulu-Natal Durban South Africa, B.Sc. Physical Education and Sport - Upper Second Class. Nov 2011 Zimbabwe Open University, Diploma in Education (Physical Education) December 2004 Mkoba Teachers College

Research Interests: Physical Activity, Health and Wellness, Kinanthropometry Testing and Measurement, Sports Management

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Lecturer

Dr R Masina

Dr Rumbidzayi Masina

Qualifications: PhD in Education (University of Fort Hare),Masters in Technical Education- Textile Design and Technology (UZ), B.Ed. Degree- Fashion and Textiles (MSU),Diploma in Education (Chinhoyi Technical Teachers’ College), National Diploma- Clothing Production Management HEXCO (Chinhoyi Technical Teachers’ College),National Certificate- Clothing Construction HEXCO

Research Interests: Design and Technology Education,Garment production systems, Waste management, Assessment in Education, Professional Development

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Lecturer

Dr V Mugandani

Dr Viola Mugandani

Qualifications: Doctor of Music (DMus)(University of Pretoria), MTED(UZ), B.ED. (UZ), CE(UZ) T3 Teachers Certificate(UZ)

Research Interests: Ethnomusiocology, Music Education, Music Entreprenuership

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Lecturer

Dr C Nhota

Dr Charles Nhota

Qualifications: PhD music education 2018 University of Pretoria , Bachelor of Music  Hons 2009  North West University South Africa, B.Ed.  Music and Education  Music and English  2007 Africa University, Diploma in Education -Music and English  2000 MTC

Research Interests: Colloborative learning in Higher Education, Democracy in education, Pedagogy of Multicultural musical arts education

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Lecturer

Mr L Chemhere

Mr L.Chemhere

Qualifications: M.Sc. Sports Management. BUSE. (Reading), MBA.UZ, B.Ed. UZ (Physical Education Main), Dip. Ed UZ

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 Senior Techinician

katiriri

Mr B. Katiriri

Qualifications: City and Guilds Part I and Part II, Diploma in Adult Education,  Diploma City and Guilds, Bachelor of Education Wood technology and Design

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Technician

nyahunzvi

Mrs P Nyaunzwi

Qualifications: Certificate in Education, Bachelor of Education Degree (Home Economics)

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Information Office Manager

moyo
Mrs P.N. Moyo
Qualifications: National Immediate Diploma (NID) in secretarial Studies

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 Technical Assistant

shumba

Mr M. Shumbaimwe

Qualifications: M.Ed. in Adult Education, B.Ed. (Adult Education), Diploma in Adult Education

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Dr J. Chakamba

Chairperson

chakamba

Dr J. Chakamba

Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (University of KwaZuluNatal: 2020); Master of Education Degree in Building Technology& Design (University of Zimbabwe :2007); Bachelor of Education Degree in Building Technology and Design (University of Zimbabwe :1994); Secondary School Teacher’s Certificate (Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College, in Association with the University of Zimbabwe: 1986)

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Research Interests: Curriculum design, implementation and Evaluation; Inclusive Education; Technical Teacher Education; Assessment Issues in Education; TVET  and Design Technology; Correctional Education Systems.

Specialist Areas: The Built Environment; Design Technology Education; Teacher education.

Consultancy and Advisory Work

Programme Peer reviewer - Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE)

Item Reviewer

  • Southern Africa Journal of Education (SAJE);
  • Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research(ZJER);
  • IGI Global
Professional membership committees/boards
  • Member of the University of Zimbabwe capital projects advisory;
  • Faculty representative –student travel committee;
  • Member of a sub-committee on reconfiguration of the University of Zimbabwe’s Faculty of Education;
  • Faculty sub-committee representative-Safety committee;
  • Examiner – HEXCO; Examiner – ZIMSEC; Item Writer – DTE/HEXCO/ZIMSEC;
  • External  Assessor DTE Scheme of Association;
Academic Appointments
  • CHAIRPERSON: Department of Art Design and Technology Education; University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Education.
  • SENIOR LECTURER: Department of Art Design and Technology Education (Building Technology and Design) University Of Zimbabwe.

 

 

 

Dr P Kwaira

Lecturer

 

P.HD University of the Western Cape, (Science & Technology) MA Linkoping University (Metal Technology and Design); BED University of Exeter (Design and Technology);

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Research Interests: Teacher Education; Distance Education; Research and Development.

Publications

  • Kwaira P. (2013). Impact of the Global Political Agreement at micro level: The case of Long-Valley Farm Community Development Project in Makonde District. Vol. 2 No. 1. Southern Peace Review Journal.

  • Kwaira P. (2013). The Potential of Technical Education Contributing towards the Growth of Jewellery/Diamond Industry in Zimbabwe: Implication on Teacher Education   OSSREA Zimbabwe Chapter, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Mr H. Matienga

Lecturer

matienga

 

MEd (Wood Technology and Design) (UZ), BEd Wood Technology and Design (UZ).

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Research interests: Technology & Design, Vocational Education Planning & Implementation, Product Design Development and Management

Publications

  • Henry Matienga and Dr Elisha Ncube.   (August 2012). Designing a Door Unit For Sub- Saharan Africa. Vol 12. Botswana Journal of Technology.

 

  • ‘O’ Level Wood Technology Graduates: What have Industrialists to Say, A Case of Three Furniture Manufacturing Industries in Southern Industrial Area in Harare – Pulbished. ZJER Vol 23, No. 2. July 2011.

Mr X. Edziwa

 

Lecturer

 

MEd (Crop Science) (UZ), BEd (Agriculture) (UZ)

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Research interests: Agronomy, Agriculture Education,Organic Agriculture, Environmental issues in agriculture.

 

Publications

  • Chiweshe, M., Motsi, E. and Edziwa, X. (2011). Organisation , quality and challenges in the B.Ed Technical Education Degree Industrial Attachment Course, University of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research,

 

  • Edziwa, X. and Chivheya, R. (2012). Agriculture teacher education in Zimbabwe: a teacher-mentors’ view of trainee teachers holding National Certificate in Agriculture. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), 3(4) 495-500.

 

  • Chiweshe, M., Edziwa, X and Chikoore, M.R. (2012). Developing a high protein-energy cereal blend using locally produced small grain cereals and legumes. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 1(2) 280-285.

  • Edziwa, X., Chakamba, J., Jumo, C. and Chiweshe, M.(2012). Experiential learning in agriculture education: A Zimbabwean experience. International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 2(21) 280-285.

 

  • Edziwa, X. and Chivheya, R. (2013). Farm attachment as a training methodology for Zimbabwe agricultural colleges’ students, post land reform: Challenges encountered. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), 4(1) 74-78.

 

  • Edziwa, X. and Ncube, A. (2013). Subject content-efficacy and skills proficiency of trainee agriculture teachers holding National Certificate in Agriculture. International Journal of Education, 5(2) 15-26.

 

  • Chiweshe, M., Edziwa, X., Jumo, C. and Chakamba, J. (2013). The gloomy outlook of practical subjects in Zimbabwe: A case of history perpetuated? International Journal of Asian Social Science, 3(4) 890-898. 

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