TITLE & NAME

QUALIFICATIONS

CONTACT DETAILS

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr Clemence Rubaya

PhD (English, UKZN, RSA, 2021);

M.Ed. (English, UZ, 2007];

B.Ed. (English, UZ, 2002);

Dip. Ed. [English, UZ, 1996)

crubaya@gzu.ac.zw

Gender Issues; Language; Contemporary Educational Policy Issues

Prof Moses Kufakunesu

D.Ed. (Psychology of Education) UNISA, 2015], M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) [GZU, 2008], B.Ed. (Mathematics) [UZ, 2000], B.Sc. Special Honours in Psychology [GZU, 2022], Dip.Ed. [UZ, 1995]

Email address: mkufakunesu@gzu.ac.zw

   mkufakunesu@gzu.ac.zw

Adolescent Psychology, Guidance And Counselling, Assessment And Evaluation, Psychology Of Mathematics Education

Dr. Plaxcedes Chikunda

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education (University of Johannesburg, 2022), M.Ed. Educational Sociology [MSU, 2009], B.Ed. English [UZ, 1995], C.E. [B.T.C. 1991], Certificate in Social Work [UZ, 2011]

pchikunda@gzu.ac.zw

Curriculum transformation in teacher education

Education for Sustainable Development

Climate change and greening education

Dr. Clayton Dekeza

D.Ed [Sociology][UNISA, 2018],

M.Ed  Sociology [UZ, 2005], B.A. Gen Sociology and Religious Studies [UNISA, 2001], CE.[Sec] [GTC, 1989]

 cdekeza@gzu.ac.zw

Gender and education, Curriculum issues, OVC and education

Mr. Douglas Ndhlula

M.Ed [ECD] [UZ, 2007], B.Ed [ECD] [MASU, 2005], Dip. Ed. [UZ, 2000]

 dndhlula@gzu.ac.zw 

Policy issues in ECD, DAP in ECD,

Dr. Agrippa Chingombe

PhD (Philosophy of Education, University of Johannesburg, RSA, 2021); M.A. (Philosophy, 2004 UZ]; B. A dual Honours Philosophy and Religious Studies (UZ, 2000); Dip in Adult and Continuing Education GZU 2010) and Diploma in Education. [UZ, 1995)

  achingombe@gzu.ac.zw

Peace and Conflict Resolutions: Ubuntu; Citizenship Education: Human rights; Social Justice; Higher Education issues, Gender Issues; Educational Policy Issues

Mr Collen Mudimba

M.Ed  Early Childhood Development [GZU, 2014], B.Ed [Early Childhood Education] [MASU, 2007], D.E., [Masvingo Trs’ College, 2000]

cmudimba@gu.ac.zw

Inclusive education (children at risk)

Indigenous Knowledge Systems (play; nutrition and herbs)

Dr  Shamiso Chingombe

PhD IN Higher Education [University of KwaZulu Natal, 2019]

M.Ed Educational Psychology [GZU, 2010], B.Ed. [GZU, 2006], Dip. Ed. [BTC, 2001], NC in Clothing Technology, HEXCO

schingombe@gzu.ac.zw

Learning in higher education, Contemporary issues in education, Special Needs Education

Dr. Tendeukai Chinooneka

PhD (Leadership, Management and Policy- UKZN RSA 2020)

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, Quality Issues;

Prof. Kudzai Chinyoka

D.Ed. Psychology [UNISA, 2013],

M.Ed. Educational Psychology [GZU, 2008],   

BSc.  Geography & Environmental Studies [ZOU, 2002],

B.Sc. Special Honours in Psychology [GZU, 2022],

 Dip.Ed. [  U. Z, 1993]

kchinyoka@gzu.ac.zw

Human Development, Guidance and Counselling Poverty and Gender Issues in Education, Contemporary Issues, Domestic Violence, Plight of girls and Women,  Child  Abuse,  HIV/AIDS, Learning of Orphans and Vulnerable children, Cross Cultural Psychology, Assessment and Evaluation

Mr. William Chitumba

M.Ed Educational Foundations [UZ, 1999], B.A. Hons Philosophy [UZ, 1992], Grad. C.E. [UZ, 1995]

wchitumba@gzu.ac.zw

Ubuntu Values and The New Curriculum

Prof  Thelma Dhlomo

D.Ed. Inclusive Education [UNISA, 2019]

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]

tdhlomo@gzu.ac.zw

Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Policy, WASH, Inclusive education

Ms Lekani Phiri

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

Dr Cynthia Dzimiri

PhD. Philosophy in Education [University of Free State, 2019]

M.Ed. Educational Sociology [MSU, 2009], B.Ed. [ZOU 2000], C.E. [Morgenster teachers’ College, 1989]

cdzimiri@gzu.ac.zw

Gender and other contemporary issues in education.

Prof. Emely Ganga

D.Ed. Psychology of Education [UNISA, 2013], M.Ed. Educational Psychology [UZ, 2003], B.Ed. [UZ, 1999], C.E [GTC 1983]

eganga@gzu.ac.zw

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 Violence.

Mr. Takesure Hlupo

M.Ed. Psychology [MASU, 2006], B.Ed. [UZ, 2002], C.E. [UZ, 1988]

BSC Special Honours Psychology, [GZU,2022

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

Gender issues, Cultural erosion

Dr Viola Ingwani

D.Ed [Psychology of Education][UNISA, 2023],

M.Ed [Psychology] [MSU, 2007], Bachelor of Arts English and Communication Studies] [ZOU, 2003], Cert.Ed. [UZ, 1991)

vingwani@gzu.ac.zw

Gender and Education, Religion and Education, Psychosocial Issues in Education

Mr. Tapiwa Madzivadondo

MED Educational foundations, Philosophy (UZ, 2004).

Graduate Certificate in Education (UZ, 1998).

Bachelor of Arts (UZ, 1991).

tmadzivadondo@gzu.ac.zw

Philosophy and Education.

Human Rights Issues.

Ubuntu/unhu Philosophy.

Main Philosophical schools of thought.

Prof  Simuforosa 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]

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 Melody Matsvange

M.Ed ECD 2014,GZU

B.Ed ECD 2011,GZU

Dip Ed. 2006,Morgenster Teachers Coll

mmatsvange@gzu.ac.zw 

Contemporary  Issues in ECD

Community Engagement and ECD programs

Social Justice and ECD

Mrs Barbra Nyuma Musakanyi

M.Ed. Early Childhood Development [GZU 2015], B-Ed Early Childhood Education [UZ, 2008], Dip-ED-Infant education.  [Seke Teachers College, 1996]

bmusakanyi@gzu.ac.zw

Early Childhood Development Policy and practice, curriculum and contemporary issues

Dr. Phylis Mawere

PhD Psychology UNISA, 2023

M.Ed. ECE 2008 UZ

BEd ECE 1999 UZ

Certificate in Education ( Infant 1982)

pmawere@gzu.ac.zw

Child Development issues, Contemporary issues in ECD, Curriculum issues

 Child abuse,

Mrs Christinah  Gwirayi

M Ed Psychology (MSU, 2010)

BSC Special Honours Psychology (GZU,2021)

BA African Languages and Culture with Education (MSU,2004)

cgwirayi@gzu.ac.zw

Guidance and counselling

Child abuse and neglect

Psychosocial support

Bereavement

Dr. Simon Vurayai

D.Ed [Sociology][UNISA, 2018],

M.Ed. Sociology [GZU, 2009], B.Ed. [GZU, 2005], Dip. Ed. [MTC, 2000]

svurayai@gzu.ac.zw

Sociology of poverty, Sociology of knowledge and the curriculum, Gender Studies, Rural sociology, Mathematics Education

Dr. Daniel Madzanire

Mr Piet Muparuri

Mr Tinashe F. Mavezera         

Prof Pesanayi Gwirayi

Dr Simon Nenji

Dr. Remigio Chingara

Dr. Denias Muzenda

Dr.  Chenjerai Muwaniki

Dr. Tafara Mufanechiya

Mr. Curbert Pisirai

Dr. Albert Mufanechiya

Dr. Nathan Moyo

Dr. Shorai Konyana

Mr Jabulani Moyo.                                                                       

Mr Felix .P Mapako

Prof. Rugare Mareva

Dr. Winnet Chindedza

Mrs Samukeliso Chademana

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]

BSc Special Honours in Psychology [GZU, 2022]           

Diploma in Education [U.Z, 1998]

PhD-Education (UFH, 2011), M.Ed. Sociology (UZ, 2001), PGDip Project Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (GZU, 2022), BA Sociology & History (UNISA, 1999), CE (UZ, 1990).

PhD (Education) [UJ  2021]

M.Ed.  Educational Foundations (Philosophy) [UZ 2006] B.Ed.  [UZ 2002] Dip. Edu  [UZ  1994]

PhD.  Education Management [NWU, 2019],

MBA. Business Administration [UZ, 2011],    M.Ed.  Education Management [ZOU, 2007], B.Ed. Education Management [UZ, 2001], C.E. [UZ, 1989]

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Educational Management-University of Fort Hare-SA,(2009-2012)

Master of Education-Curriculum and Arts (MEDCA)-UZ,(2000-2001)

Master of Education-Management Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (MEDAPPS)- ZOU; (1999-2001)

Bachelor of Education-Leadership and Management (BED)-UZ; (1994-1997) Educational Management

Certificate in Education (C E)-UZ (1986-1989) English/Geography

Cambridge International professional Development Certificate in Teaching and Learning 2018

Certificate in Christian Education (CCE)-Gateway Teachers Training College (2006)

PhD in Adult Education University of KwaZulu-Natal 2020

Masters in Adult Education  University of Limpopo 2010

Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education Great Zimbabwe University 2007

Bsc Honours Degree in Sociology University of Zimbabwe 2003

D.Ed. Curriculum Studies [UNISA, 2015], M.Ed. Curriculum Studies [UZ, 2003], Drad.C.E. [UZ, 1996], B.A. [UZ, 1991]

Med Curriculum Studies  GZU (2008), Bed, UZ (2002), Dip in educ. UZ (1997)

PhD Curriculum and Instruction [UNISA, 2021, M.Ed Curriculum Studies [Masvingo State University, 2006], PGDE [UZ 1999], Grad. C.E [UZ 1990], BA [UZ 1988].

PhD Curriculum Studies & History Education, (UJ, 2017); M.Ed Curr Studies (UZ, 2002); B.Ed (UZ, 1993)Cert in Education(UZ, 1989)

D.Ed. Curriculum Theory [CUT, 2024], M.Ed. Curriculum Theory [UZ, 2018], Special Honours in Religious Studies. [GZU, 2015],

B.Ed (Primary) [GZU 2003] Dip. Ed. [UZ, 1998],

MEd Curriculum and Arts Education (English) [UZ;2007]

BEd (English) [UZ,2003]

DipEd (English & Geography) [UZ, 1997]

M.Ed. Curriculum & Arts Education (English) [UZ, 2007], B.Ed. (English) [UZ, 2007], Dip. Ed. [UZ, 2001],

PhD in English [UNIVEN, 2016], M.Ed. English [UZ, 2003], B.Ed. English [UZ, 1998], Certificate in Education [UZ, 1990]

PhD in Curriculum Studies [UKZN, 2017]

M Ed English (Curriculum Studies) [UZ, 2007]

B.Ed English [UZ, 2002]

B.Ed Administration, Planning and Policy Studies [ZOU, 2001]

CE [Belvedere Trs College, 1991]

MA Applied English Linguistics [MSU, 2015]

Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education [GZU,2016]

Special Honours BA Media and Communication Studies [ZOU, 2014]

BA English and Communication Studies [ZOU, 2004]

CE [UZ, 1986]

PROGRAMMES IN THE DEPARTMENT

·        Bachelor of Education Honours Degree [Early Childhood Development Pre-Service]

·        Bachelor of Education Honours Degree [Early Childhood Development In-Service]

·        Bachelor of Education Honours Degree [Sociology]

·        Bachelor of Education Honours Degree [Psychology]

·        Bachelor of Education Honours Degree [Philosophy]

·        Bachelor of Education Honours Degree [Educational Leadership and Management]

·        Bachelor of Adult and Continuing Education Degree

·        Diploma in Adult and Continuing  Education

·        Master of Education Degree [Early Childhood Development]

·        Master of Education Degree [Sociology]

·        Master of Education Degree [Educational Psychology]

·        Master of Education Degree [Philosophy]

·        Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership and Management

·        Master of Education Degree [Curriculum Studies]

·        Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education

·        MPhil and Doctoral degrees across all degree programmes above

dmadzanire@gzu.ac.zw

pmuparuri@gzu.ac.zw

tfmavezera@gzu.ac.zw

gwirayip@gzu.ac.zw

snenji@gzu.ac.zw

rchingara@gzu.ac.zw

dmuzenda@gzu.ac.zw

cmuwaniki@gzu.ac.zw

tmufanechiya@gzu.ac.zw

cpisirai@gzu.ac.zw

amufanechiya@gzu.ac.zw

nmoyo@gzu.ac.zw

skonyana@gzu.ac.zw

jmoyo@gzu.ac.zw

fmapako@gzu.ac.zw

rmareva@gzu.ac.zw

wchindedza@gzu.ac.zw

schademana@gzu.ac.zw

Multicultural education, Education and cultural conflict in diversity, Sociology of Music, Contemporary social problems, research methods and professional studies

Educational Management,

Education and the Law

Psychology, Human Development, Learning of Orphans and Vulnerable children , ICT and Education

Mental Health Issues and Psychosocial Support

Violence against Children, Social Justice in Education, and Global Education in Teacher Education.

Teacher Education, Social Justice, Multicultural education, Higher Education, Philosophy for Children

Educational leadership, Management, Policy and Governance issues,

Leadership and Change,

Leadership Development,

Leadership and Management in diverse contexts,

Performance Management,

Education Policy, Education Management and Leadership Issues, Management of curriculum issues

Vocational Education and Training, Agricultural Education and Training, Learning needs of Smallholder farmers, Lifelong learning and Community Development. Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence

Curriculum Issues, Community Engagement and curriculum Implementation, Teacher Education.

Emerging issues in curriculum issues.

Teacher Education and Learning, Education curriculum.

Curriculum research, Policy Studies; Teacher Education and History.

Greening the Curriculum

Curriculum Evaluation

Teacher Education Curriculum

Information Technologies and the Curriculum

Language and Literature studies 

Communication Studies 

Pedagogical issues in education 

Contemporary issues in society

English Language and Literature Studies

Education and Policy Studies

Human Communication Studies

Contemporary issues in society

English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, Communication, Literature, Curriculum Issues, Onomastics

Gender Studies in Education

Feminist Studies

Curriculum Studies

Communication

Intercultural Studies, Communication, Language and Linguistics, Socio-cultural studies