Address
P.O.Box 1235.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Robert Mugabe School of Heritage and Education
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
About The Department
The Department is in the Robert Mugabe School Heritage and Education. The department currently houses Teacher education and Performance and Visual Arts programmes. The Department’s vision is to sustain Science and Technical Education and Performance and Visual Arts as academic and professional disciplines for teaching, learning and performance through the training of competent technical teachers creative artists equipped with relevant knowledge and skills in research, innovation and performance practices. The programmes are meant to implant a strong theoretical and practical knowledge for professionalism, addressing life challenges and academic pursuit.
The Science and Technical Education programmes are In-service or Pre-service programmes designed for qualified school teachers and non-qualified individuals with an interest in studies in the teaching profession. It aims at:
- enabling primary and secondary school teachers to enhance their professional and academic development;
- familiarizing students with vital cultural and heritage issues that have a bearing on innovation and Industrialisation in today’s education and industry;
- Promote the use of innovative technology in enhancing teaching strategies to implement in the Primary and Secondary School curriculum and creative industry;
- Apply sound research techniques when carrying out research in Primary and Secondary education performing industry;
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learning processes, and programmes related to Primary and Secondary education and performances;
- Analyze and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialization at Primary and Secondary school levels and in performing industry, and
- Express Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
Position: Chairperson
PhD [Science and Indigenous Knowledge Education] [Wits. University], M.Ed. Science and Mathematics Education [Chemistry] [UZ, 2005], PGD. Science Education [UZ, 2003], B.Ed. Chemistry [UZ, 2001], Dip. Ed. [UZ, 1995]
email: dmashoko@gzu.ac.zw
Research Areas
Secretary
Ms. Abigail Mugabe
HND in Office Management [Masvingo Polytechnic College, ]
National Diploma in Secretarial Studies [Masvingo Polytechnic College, ]
National Certificate in Secretarial Studies [Masvingo Polytechnic College, ]
Email address: amugabe@gzu.ac.zw
Technician
Mrs. Viginia. Gubwe
Bachelor of Education in Home Economics, Certificate in Education
Email address: vgubwe@gzu.ac.zw
Music Production Technician
Mr W Machinga
Email address: wmachinga@gzu.ac.zw
Programmes On Offer
- B.Ed Primary Pre-service honours Degree Technical (Conventional)
- B.Ed Secondary Pre-service honours Degree Technical (Conventional)
- B.Ed Primary In-service Honours Degree Technical (Block Release)
- B.Ed Secondary In-service Honours Degree Technical (Block Release)
- B.Ed Secondary In-service Honours Degree Technical (Bridging) (Block Release)
- Master of Technical Education (Textile Technology and Design) Degree Block Release
- Master of Technical Education (Building Technology and Design) Degree Block Release
- Master of Technical Education (Food Technology and Design) Degree Block ReleaseMaster of Technical Education (Art and Design) Degree Block Release
- Ed Primary Pre-service Honours Degree (Conventional)
- B.Ed Secondary Pre-service Honours Degree (Conventional)
- B.Ed Primary In-service Honours Degree (Block Release)
- B.Ed Secondary In-service Honours Degree (Block Release)
- Graduate Diploma in Education (Block Release)
- Bachelor of Arts Honours-Creative Music
- Bachelor of Arts Honours-Musicology and Ethnochoreology
- Bachelor of Arts Honours-Creative Arts Management
- Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Music
- MPhil and Doctoral degrees across all degree programmes above
LECTURER
TITLE & NAME | QUALIFICATIONS | CONTACT DETAILS | RESEARCH INTERESTS | ||||||||||
HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION | |||||||||||||
Professor Lilian Manwa | D.Ed. Psychology [UNISA, 2016], M.Ed. Textiles, Clothing and Design[UZ, 2006], B.Ed. Home Economics [UZ, 1996], C.E. [GTC, 1986] |
| -Nutrition, -dress designs and textile education – gender -clothing, | ||||||||||
Mr. Rwatirera. Gunhu | M.Ed. Technical Education [Human Nutrition][UZ, 2007], M.Ed Educational Psychology (GZU, 2008); B.Ed. [UZ, 2000], Diploma in Training Management [IPMZ, 2003], C.E. [Belvedere Teachers College, 1991] |
| -Indigenous foods, composite flours and health promotion -Non communicable diseases prevention – life style modifications, functional nutrients and Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) | ||||||||||
Dr. Plaxedia Mahundi | PhD Human Nutrition University of Kwazulu Natal [2021] M.Ed. Technical Education [Human Nutrition] [UZ, 2009], B.Ed. Home Economics [UZ,2003], Diploma in Education [M. T.C, 1996] |
| Food and Nutrition Education, Maternal and Paediatric nutrition, Metabolism. | ||||||||||
MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS AND MEDIA STUDIES | |||||||||||||
Mr. Givewell Munyaradzi | M.Ed. Music [Shenandoah University, 2010] M.Ed. Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies [ZOU, 2007], B.A. English and Music [AU, 2003] |
| -Music education and –Ethno musicological researches | ||||||||||
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Mr. Webster Zimidzi | M.Ed. Teacher Education [Music] [UZ, 2006], B.Ed. [Music] [UZ, 2002], C.E. [UCE, 1984] |
| -African Folklore and cultural benefits -Music Education and African perspectives -Music education and child development | ||||||||||
Ms Julia Yule | Master of Arts in Dramatic Art (WITS) Special Honours in Theatre (UZ) BA General (UZ)
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-Protest theatre and the struggle for democracy (PHD RESEARCH-UNISA) -Process Drama -Drama in education -Creative arts management -Creative arts, culture and tourism -Culture, ideology and the creative industry -Gender, race, class, and the Creative arts industry -Technology, globalization, and the creative arts industry
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Mr Shadreck Dzingayi
| MPhil in Creative and Performing Arts [GZU-2020] BSc Music and Musicology [MSU-2013]
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| -Contemporary Music -Dance -Choreography -Music Production -Music critique and appreciation
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Dr Renias Ngara | Ph.D. UP 2019 MA Music Ethnomusicology) UFH 2013 BA Hons Music 2010 UFH
| rngara@gzu.ac.zw | -Applied ethnomusicology -Gender studies in Music -Creativity, innovation and industrialisation | ||||||||||
Mr. Shadreck Mataruse | M.Ed. Teacher Development [UZ, 2014], B.Ed. Music [UZ, 2005], Dip. Ed. [Morgenster Teachers College, 1999] |
| -Developing music literacy through indigenous songs -transmitting cultural identity in schools through locally performed songs. | ||||||||||
Dr. Martson Nhamo | D.Phil African Studies-Music [UNIVEN, 2022] M.Ed. Teacher Education [UZ, 2012] M.Ed. Curriculum Studies [GZU, 2012] B.Ed. Music [UZ, 2005], Dip.Ed. [Mkoba Trs’ College, 1997] |
| -Music Education, -Dance and Song, -Organology, -Public Performance | ||||||||||
Dr. Praise Mutsando
| MA (Music Applied Ethnomusicology) [UKZN, 2014] BSc Hons (Music & Musicology) [ MSU, 2007] | pzinhuku@gzu.ac.zw | -Sustainability of musical arts practices, -Preservation of indigenous music, -Musical arts and entrepreneurship -Applied ethnomusicology. | ||||||||||
VISUAL ART AND DESIGN | |||||||||||||
Dr. D. D. Dziwa | PhD. Art Education [NWU, 2016], M.Ed. Teacher Education Art and Design Education [UZ, 2007], M.Ed. Educational Psychology [GZU, 2006], B.Ed. Teacher Education [UZ, 2003], Dip. Ed. [MTC, 1996] Email Address: ddziwa@gzu.ac.zw
| ddziwa@gzu.ac.zw | -Visual interpretation and communication issues, Socio-visual semantics. Gender issues in relation to Art Education | ||||||||||
Mr. Cosmas Mukandi | M.Ed. Teacher Education [UZ, 2011], B.Tech.Educ. [Hons] Applied Art and Design [NUST, 2006], Dip. Ed. [GTC, 1998], ND. Textile Design [Bulawayo Polytechnic, 1996], NC. Applied Art and Design [Bulawayo Polytechnic, 1992] |
| -Visual learning -Technology in Art education -Instructional media , | ||||||||||
Mr Solomon Imbayago | Master of Teacher Education (MTED) Art and Design (University of Zimbabwe) Bachelor of Education in Teacher Education (BEDTE) Art and Design (University of Zimbabwe) Diploma in Education (Secondary) History and Art Hillside Teachers’ College (University of Zimbabwe) Certificate of Excellence in Module Writing and Distance E- Learning (University of Zimbabwe).
| simbayago@gzu.ac.zw
| -Reflective Practice in Art Education -Aesthetics and Art Criticism -Graphic Development Studies -Curriculum Models in Art Education -Graphic Design -Teacher Education Curriculum -Art Historiography -Qualitative and quantitative methods
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Mr. Joseph George Mupondi | M.Ed. Teacher Education Art and Design [UZ, 2006], B.Ed. Art and Design Education [UZ, 1999], Dip. Ed. [HTC, 1994]
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| -Arts and entrepreneurship and venture creation -African Art studio practices -History and philosophies Contemporary studio art practices -Art curriculum development and implementation issues -Technology globalisation and indigenous studio practices -Arts cultural policy and decolonisation of museums
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE | |||||||||||||
Dr. Janet Mudekunye | D.Ed. Curriculum Studies [UNISA, 2017], M.Ed. Curriculum Studies [MASU, 2006], B.Ed. [UZ, 2001], C.E. [Andrew Louw ZINTEC College, 1987] |
| -Physical Education -Gender issues in Physical Education -Current trends and issues. | ||||||||||
Dr. Tapiwa Mudyahoto | D.Ed. Educational Psychology [UFH, 2017], M.Ed. Educational Psychology [MASU, 2006], B.Ed. [MASU, 2001], Dip.Ed.[UCE, 1997], C.E. [Marymount Teachers College, 1991] |
| – Inclusive sport – Adapted sport – Policy implementations for inclusive sport . | ||||||||||
Mr. Nyasha E. Botman
| -BSc (Special Honors) Physical Education and Sport (Zimbabwe Open University-2012) -BSc Physical Education and Sport (Zimbabwe Open University-2005)
| nbotman@gzu.ac.zwmailto:Jrisiro@gzu.ac.zw
| -Health and -Physical Activity | ||||||||||
Mr Prince Chimonero | M.Phil Sports Science BSc Physical Education and Sport (Zimbabwe Open University) Diploma in Education |
| Health Exercise Coaching Teaching Methodology in PE Sports Medicine | ||||||||||
Mr Munashe Banda | MEd Curriculum Studies BSc Physical Education and Sport Diploma in Education Religious Studies
| mibanda@gzu.ac.zw | Indigenous Games Physical Fitness
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AGRICULTURE | |||||||||||||
Dr. Daniel Gamira | Ph.D Environmental Education (UKZN) M.Ed. Curriculum Studies [MASU, 2003], B.Ed. Agriculture [UZ, 1992], C.E. [GTC, 1984], Cert. Agriculture [Mlezu Institute of Agriculture, 1983] |
| Environmental Education Agriculture Education Educational Foundations Curriculum Studies
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BIOLOGY | |||||||||||||
Dr. Ellias Rurinda | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) [University of KwaZulu-Natal (SA), 2019] M.Ed. Science & Mathematics Education [Biology] [UZ, 2005], BSc. Special Hons. Biological Science [UZ, 2002], Licentiate in Education [Biology] [Enrique Jose Verona, Cuba, 1992], Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education [UZ, 1999] |
| -Indigenous Knowledge Systems, -Practical work in Biology Education -Peer coaching in Biology Education -Participatory action research in Biology, -Pollutants in crop plants and Professional development issues | ||||||||||
GEOGRAPHY | |||||||||||||
Dr. Joshua Risiro | PhD in Science Education ( Geography), UKZN, 2020] M.Ed. Science and Mathematics Education [Geography] [UZ, 2009] B.A. [Hons] Geography [UZ, 1992], Grad. C.E. [UZ,1995] | jrisiro@gzu.ac.zw mailto:Jrisiro@gzu.ac.zw
| Geography Education Indigenous Knowledge Systems Climate change and weather studies Environmental Management Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods. | ||||||||||
Dr. Enock Cornvence Makwara | PhD (Geography) University of Free State, South Africa 2018 M.A. (Environmental Policy and Planning), University of Zimbabwe, 2003 B.A. (Special Honours, Geography), University of Zimbabwe, 1996 Grad C E, University of Zimbabwe, 1987 B.A. Gen University of Zimbabwe, 1985
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| Environmental Issues-: Environmental Degradation, Health and the Environment, Natural Resources Management; Regional Integration, Water Resources Management, Waste Management
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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN | |||||||||||||
Mr. Silas Sithole
| M. Ed Technical Education (Building Technology & Design) – University of Zimbabwe, 2006 B. ED Technical | s
ithole@gzu.ac.zw | Technical education and its benefits/impact to current trends in secondary education.
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Lecturers
TITLE & NAME | QUALIFICATIONS | CONTACT DETAILS | RESEARCH INTERESTS | |||||
HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION | ||||||||
Professor Lilian Manwa | D.Ed. Psychology [UNISA, 2016], M.Ed. Textiles, Clothing and Design[UZ, 2006], B.Ed. Home Economics [UZ, 1996], C.E. [GTC, 1986] |
| -Nutrition, -dress designs and textile education – gender -clothing, | |||||
Mr. Rwatirera. Gunhu | M.Ed. Technical Education [Human Nutrition][UZ, 2007], M.Ed Educational Psychology (GZU, 2008); B.Ed. [UZ, 2000], Diploma in Training Management [IPMZ, 2003], C.E. [Belvedere Teachers College, 1991] |
| -Indigenous foods, composite flours and health promotion -Non communicable diseases prevention – life style modifications, functional nutrients and Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) | |||||
Dr. Plaxedia Mahundi | PhD Human Nutrition University of Kwazulu Natal [2021] M.Ed. Technical Education [Human Nutrition] [UZ, 2009], B.Ed. Home Economics [UZ,2003], Diploma in Education [M. T.C, 1996] |
| Food and Nutrition Education, Maternal and Paediatric nutrition, Metabolism. | |||||
Dr. Locardia Manwa | D.Ed. Socio-Education [UNISA, 2017], M.Ed. Technical Education [Human Nutrition] [UZ, 2010], B.Ed. [Home Economics] [UZ, 2004], Dip. Ed. [MTC, 1994] |
| The vulnerable
Health promotion
Recipe development
Gender issues
Teaching | |||||
MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS AND MEDIA STUDIES | ||||||||
Mr. Givewell Munyaradzi | M.Ed. Music [Shenandoah University, 2010] M.Ed. Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies [ZOU, 2007], B.A. English and Music [AU, 2003] |
| -Music education and –Ethno musicological researches | |||||
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Mr. Webster Zimidzi | M.Ed. Teacher Education [Music] [UZ, 2006], B.Ed. [Music] [UZ, 2002], C.E. [UCE, 1984] |
| -African Folklore and cultural benefits -Music Education and African perspectives -Music education and child development | |||||
Ms Julia Yule | Master of Arts in Dramatic Art (WITS) Special Honours in Theatre (UZ) BA General (UZ)
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-Protest theatre and the struggle for democracy (PHD RESEARCH-UNISA) -Process Drama -Drama in education -Creative arts management -Creative arts, culture and tourism -Culture, ideology and the creative industry -Gender, race, class, and the Creative arts industry -Technology, globalization, and the creative arts industry
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Mr Shadreck Dzingayi
| MPhil in Creative and Performing Arts [GZU-2020] BSc Music and Musicology [MSU-2013]
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| -Contemporary Music -Dance -Choreography -Music Production -Music critique and appreciation
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Dr Renias Ngara | Ph.D. UP 2019 MA Music Ethnomusicology) UFH 2013 BA Hons Music 2010 UFH
| rngara@gzu.ac.zw | -Applied ethnomusicology -Gender studies in Music -Creativity, innovation and industrialisation | |||||
Mr. Shadreck Mataruse | M.Ed. Teacher Development [UZ, 2014], B.Ed. Music [UZ, 2005], Dip. Ed. [Morgenster Teachers College, 1999] |
| -Developing music literacy through indigenous songs -transmitting cultural identity in schools through locally performed songs. | |||||
Dr. Martson Nhamo | D.Phil African Studies-Music [UNIVEN, 2022] M.Ed. Teacher Education [UZ, 2012] M.Ed. Curriculum Studies [GZU, 2012] B.Ed. Music [UZ, 2005], Dip.Ed. [Mkoba Trs’ College, 1997] |
| -Music Education, -Dance and Song, -Organology, -Public Performance | |||||
Mrs Praise Mutsando
| MA (Music Applied Ethnomusicology) [UKZN, 2014] BSc Hons (Music & Musicology) [ MSU, 2007] | pzinhuku@gzu.ac.zw | -Sustainability of musical arts practices, -Preservation of indigenous music, -Musical arts and entrepreneurship -Applied ethnomusicology. | |||||
VISUAL ART AND DESIGN | ||||||||
Mr. Cosmas Mukandi | M.Ed. Teacher Education [UZ, 2011], B.Tech.Educ. [Hons] Applied Art and Design [NUST, 2006], Dip. Ed. [GTC, 1998], ND. Textile Design [Bulawayo Polytechnic, 1996], NC. Applied Art and Design [Bulawayo Polytechnic, 1992] |
| -Visual learning -Technology in Art education -Instructional media , | |||||
Mr Solomon Imbayago | Master of Teacher Education (MTED) Art and Design (University of Zimbabwe) Bachelor of Education in Teacher Education (BEDTE) Art and Design (University of Zimbabwe) Diploma in Education (Secondary) History and Art Hillside Teachers’ College (University of Zimbabwe) Certificate of Excellence in Module Writing and Distance E- Learning (University of Zimbabwe).
| simbayago@gzu.ac.zw
| -Reflective Practice in Art Education -Aesthetics and Art Criticism -Graphic Development Studies -Curriculum Models in Art Education -Graphic Design -Teacher Education Curriculum -Art Historiography -Qualitative and quantitative methods
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Mr. Joseph George Mupondi | M.Ed. Teacher Education Art and Design [UZ, 2006], B.Ed. Art and Design Education [UZ, 1999], Dip. Ed. [HTC, 1994]
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| -Arts and entrepreneurship and venture creation -African Art studio practices -History and philosophies Contemporary studio art practices -Art curriculum development and implementation issues -Technology globalisation and indigenous studio practices -Arts cultural policy and decolonisation of museums
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE | ||||||||
Dr. Janet Mudekunye | D.Ed. Curriculum Studies [UNISA, 2017], M.Ed. Curriculum Studies [MASU, 2006], B.Ed. [UZ, 2001], C.E. [Andrew Louw ZINTEC College, 1987] |
| -Physical Education -Gender issues in Physical Education -Current trends and issues. | |||||
Dr. Tapiwa Mudyahoto | D.Ed. Educational Psychology [UFH, 2017], M.Ed. Educational Psychology [MASU, 2006], B.Ed. [MASU, 2001], Dip.Ed.[UCE, 1997], C.E. [Marymount Teachers College, 1991] |
| – Inclusive sport – Adapted sport – Policy implementations for inclusive sport . | |||||
Mr. Nyasha E. Botman
| -BSc (Special Honors) Physical Education and Sport (Zimbabwe Open University-2012) -BSc Physical Education and Sport (Zimbabwe Open University-2005)
| nbotman@gzu.ac.zwmailto:Jrisiro@gzu.ac.zw
| -Health and -Physical Activity | |||||
Mr Prince Chimonero | M.Phil Sports Science BSc Physical Education and Sport (Zimbabwe Open University) Diploma in Education |
| Health Exercise Coaching Teaching Methodology in PE Sports Medicine | |||||
Mr Munashe Banda | MEd Curriculum Studies BSc Physical Education and Sport Diploma in Education Religious Studies
| mibanda@gzu.ac.zw | Indigenous Games Physical Fitness
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AGRICULTURE | ||||||||
Dr. Daniel Gamira | Ph.D Environmental Education (UKZN) M.Ed. Curriculum Studies [MASU, 2003], B.Ed. Agriculture [UZ, 1992], C.E. [GTC, 1984], Cert. Agriculture [Mlezu Institute of Agriculture, 1983] |
| Environmental Education Agriculture Education Educational Foundations Curriculum Studies
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BIOLOGY | ||||||||
Dr. Ellias Rurinda | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) [University of KwaZulu-Natal (SA), 2019] M.Ed. Science & Mathematics Education [Biology] [UZ, 2005], BSc. Special Hons. Biological Science [UZ, 2002], Licentiate in Education [Biology] [Enrique Jose Verona, Cuba, 1992], Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education [UZ, 1999] |
| -Indigenous Knowledge Systems, -Practical work in Biology Education -Peer coaching in Biology Education -Participatory action research in Biology, -Pollutants in crop plants and Professional development issues | |||||
CHEMISTRY | ||||||||
Dr. Dominic Mashoko | PhD [Science and Indigenous Knowledge Education] [Wits. University] M.Ed. Science and Mathematics Education [Chemistry] [UZ, 2005], PGD. Science Education [UZ, 2003], B.Ed. Chemistry [UZ, 2001], Dip. Ed. [UZ, 1995] |
| Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Science teaching, Chemistry education,, Science Curriculum issues, Gender and Science Education | |||||
GEOGRAPHY | ||||||||
Dr. Joshua Risiro | PhD in Science Education ( Geography), UKZN, 2020] M.Ed. Science and Mathematics Education [Geography] [UZ, 2009] B.A. [Hons] Geography [UZ, 1992], Grad. C.E. [UZ,1995] | jrisiro@gzu.ac.zw mailto:Jrisiro@gzu.ac.zw
| Geography Education Indigenous Knowledge Systems Climate change and weather studies Environmental Management Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods. | |||||
Dr. Enock Cornvence Makwara | PhD (Geography) University of Free State, South Africa 2018 M.A. (Environmental Policy and Planning), University of Zimbabwe, 2003 B.A. (Special Honours, Geography), University of Zimbabwe, 1996 Grad C E, University of Zimbabwe, 1987 B.A. Gen University of Zimbabwe, 1985
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| Environmental Issues-: Environmental Degradation, Health and the Environment, Natural Resources Management; Regional Integration, Water Resources Management, Waste Management
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Dr Doreen Taurai Tshuma | PhD in Curriculum Studies (Geography, GZU, 2020) MEd (Science Education, Geography, UZ, 2007) BEd in Science Education (Geography, 1998) Certificate in Education (Geography, 1991)
| dtshuma@gzu.ac.zw | Climate Change Adaptation Indigenous Knowledge Systems Geography Education Environmental Management and Community Livelihoods
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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN | ||||||||
Mr Silas SITHOLE
| M. Ed Technical Education (Building Technology & Design) – University of Zimbabwe, 2006 B. ED Technical Education (Building Technology & Design)- University of Zimbabwe, 2002 Diploma in Education- (Building Technology & Design) – Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College.[1996]
| ssithole@gzu.ac.zw | Technical education and its benefits/impact to current trends in secondary education.
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