Address
P.O.Box 1235.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Robert Gabriel Mugabe School of Heritage and Education
Jairos Jiri Department of Inclusive and Special Needs Education
About the Department
The Jairos Jiri Department of Inclusive and Special Needs Education focuses on developing teachers for pupils with disabilities and other special educational needs. The Department also provides support goods and services for Great Zimbabwe University students with special educational needs. The department derives its operation from the Zimbabwean legend Jairos Jiri who was the first Black person to establish support services and special schools in Zimbabwe.
Professor Tawanda Majoko
D.Ed. (Inclusive Education)[UNISA,2013], MPhil (Education) (NMMU, 2007), B.Ed. (SNE), [MASU, 2005], B.Ed. (Education management) [UP, 1999], Diploma (Education), [STC, 1996]
Position: Chairperson
email: tmajoko@gzu.ac.zw
Research Areas
SECRETARY – Mrs. Prisca Mugabe
[Masvingo Polytechnic, 1996], NC (Secretarial Studies) [Masvingo Polytechnic, 1995]
Email address: pmugabe@gzu.ac.zw
PROGRAMMES | COMPETENCIES | GOODS AND SERVICES |
B. Ed. Honours Degree in Inclusive | · Analytical skills rationalizing inclusivity for diversity · Legal and ethical commitment to inclusivity · Technological skills for development and maintenance of assistive devices for diverse and unique learners · Braille and Sign Language fluency | · Inclusive support services for diverse and unique learners · Specialist services for learners with visual impairment, hearing impairment, the gifted, talented, creative, and other diverse and unique needs · Braille transcription service · Sign Language interpretation service · Inclusive teachers
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M.Ed. in Inclusive Education | · Inter, multi, cross, trans, and intra-disciplinary problem solving in inclusivity · Quantitative, qualitative, and eclectic innovative reasoning on inclusivity | · Inter, multi, cross, trans, and intra service provision for diverse and unique learners · Inclusive school, district, provincial and national managers |
PhD. Inclusive Education | · Informed questioning of realities, independent identification of problems and solutions to advance new knowledge on inclusivity · Open-minded interactions with experts, peers and other stakeholders across the globe to cross-pollinate ideas ultimately testing and validating empirical findings in different contexts | · Autonomous, cutting-edge research · Ground-breaking models and frameworks on inclusivity · Consultancy services on inclusivity · Patentable solutions for inclusivity |
PROGRAMMES IN THE DEPARTMENT
- B ED Honours Degree in Inclusive and Special Needs Education.
- M Ed in Inclusive and Special Needs Education.
- Doctoral degrees in Inclusive Education.
LECTURERS
TITLE & NAME | QUALIFICATIONS
| CONTACT DETAILS | RESEARCH INTERESTS |
Prof Regis Chireshe | D.Ed. (Psychology of Education)[UNISA, 2007], MSc (Educational psychology)[UZ, 1997], B.Sc. (Educational Psychology)[UZ, 1990], Diploma (FETD) [MTC, 1998], Certificate (FETC)[MTC, 1995], Educational Psychologist (AHPCZ), State Licensed Educational Psychologist [Zimbabwe, 1994 – present] | Inclusive education, Guidance and counselling, assessment in inclusive education | |
Dr Anna Dudu | PhD (Learner support) [NWU, 2019], M.Ed. (SNE)[GZU, 2012], B.Ed. (SNE)[GZU, 2010], Diploma (SNE-HI)[UCE, 2006], Diploma (Education)[STC, 1996]. | Teacher education for inclusive and Special Needs Education, Inclusivity of learners with diverse needs and human rights issues. | |
Dr Christin Khumalo
| D.Ed. (Inclusive Education) [UNISA, 2021], M.Ed.(SNE)[GZU, 2013], B.Ed. (SNE) [GZU, 2009]. Diploma In (Education: VI)[UCE, 2005], Diploma (Education) [UCE, 1997] | Visual Impairment, Braille Transcription, Orientation and Mobility. Inclusive Education and Teacher Preparation Inclusive Early Childhood Education, Rehabilitation and transition of learners with disabilities from school to the world of work Intellectual Disabilities | |
Dr Margret Machingambi | PhD (Psychology) [UFS, 2021], M.Ed. (SNE), [GZU, 2015], B.Ed. (SNE)[ GZU, 2011], Diploma (SNE-VI)[UCE, 2005], Diploma (Education)[BTC, 1996] | Learning support for persons with visual impairment, Inclusivity of learners with diverse needs, Family, school, and community partnership towards inclusion of learners with special educational needs | |
Dr Philemon Mahanya | PhD (SNE)[ZOU, 2016], MSc (SPED)[ZOU, 2009], B.Ed. (SNE) [GZU, 2009] Diploma (SNE-VI) [UCE, 2005] Diploma (Education) [MTC, 1998]
| Specialist in, Visual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Hearing impairment, Multiple Disabilities-Deaf-blind, Physical and motor impairments, Disability Activism, Braille technology, Tactile-sign language, Assistive technologies Visual acuity assessment and disability Inclusion and Gender Mainstreaming | |
Ms Kundai Mudita | Certificate in Education Mkoba, 1990 B.Ed. Special Needs Education. MASU, 2006 B.A. English & Communication Studies. ZOU. 2010. Master in Special Education. ZOU, 2012 | Community engagement in disability awareness Published research articles and books | |
Prof. Dr. Martin Musengi
| DPhil – Inclusive Education & Disability Studies (University of the Witwatersrand, 2014) M. Ed – Psychology (University of Zimbabwe, 2003) B. Ed – Special Education (University of Zimbabwe, 1999) Fulbright Fellow (2009 – 2010, Gallaudet University) Member – International Committee on the Education of the Deaf (ICED, 2021 – 2030) Chairperson – Masvingo Provincial Quality Forum (2021-) Trained ZIMCHE and Association of African Universities peer reviewer for academic and institutional audits. | Quality assuring heutagogy and modularization in higher education; Academic integrity in higher education; Early identification and intervention strategies for learners with disabilities; Literacy and bi-lingual education issues in Deaf Education; Inclusion from early childhood to higher education; Higher education opportunities and barriers faced by exceptional learners; Special Needs Education/Inclusive Education/Rights of people with disabilities and other marginalized communities.
Member of the Editorial Boards: Dzimbahwe Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (GZU); Journal of New Vision in Educational Research (GZU); Journal of Innovative and Inclusive Practices (RCU);Deafness & Education International (Taylor & Francis) | |
Mrs. Patricia Mutumburanzou | M. Ed. Special Needs Education (SNE) GZU 2012 B. Ed. (Special Education) (Hearing Impairment) UZ: 2003. B. TECH- Education Management. Technikon Pretoria 1999. Certificate in Education (SNE):(Hearing Impairment) UZ, UCE: 1986. T 3 Teachers’ Certificate (Infant Education) Umtali Teachers’ College: 1976 | pmutumburanzou@gzu.ac.zw | Hearing Impairment Sign language, Inclusive Education, Intellectual Disabilities, Assessment issues |