School of Educational Studies Unisa
Department of Adult Basic Education
Our vision
To be a leading academic department in open distance learning – one which epitomises excellence in the provision of Adult Education, knowledge and skills, to youths and adults, to enable them to play meaningful roles in the socio-economic activities in their respective communities, the country and the continent at large. Click her for more information.
Our mission
We are a department of people-centred education and therefore our priorities are to:
- make basic education available and accessible to youths and adults, especially those in rural and disadvantaged communities.
- provide learner centred teaching with support to equip our clients with basic knowledge and skills for job creation and self-employment
- be involved in community engagement and research activities aimed at community development
Contact us
The Registrar (Academic)
University of South Africa
Department for Adult Basic Education
P O Box 392
Unisa
0003
Fax: 012 429 8812
malanp@unisa.ac.za
Department of Educational Foundations
Our vision
We see ourselves actively engaged in:
- the academic development of students using appropriate forms of communication and technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience
- innovative scholarship in our areas of specialisation while maintaining a balance between individual and team research
- community service endeavours whereby we transmit our specialised knowledge and skills to improve schools and community organisations through the transformative power of education
- peer mentorship and coaching in a spirit of enthusiasm, unselfishness and mutual appreciation
Our mission
The mission of the Department of Educational Foundations is to demonstrate excellence in:
- Tuition in an open and distance learning environment so that each student is prepared to become a highly qualified professional, grounded in one or more chosen foundational disciplines and capable of critical thinking across these disciplines
- Research which informs educational theory and practice and strengthens the quality of tuition
- Community service in partnership with a range of constituents to effect positive change in schools and community organisations
- Collegial relationships in a community of practice designed to promote reciprocal growth among members
Contact us
University of South Africa
Department of Educational Foundations
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003
Tel: 012 429 6009/4579
E-mail: serotj@unisa.ac.za
Physical Address
Room 80 – 6th Floor
AJH Van Der Walt Building
Mucleneuk Campus, Pretoria
Department of Psychology of Education
Vision
The principles espoused by the Department of Psychology of Education is rooted in the African context, and strives to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for development on the African continent. The Department strives toward the provision of an exceptional scholarly environment to serve not only its students, but also teachers, educational psychologists and the South African public at large. The Department constantly strives toward building its reputation as provider of high quality open distance learning (ODL) by promoting relevant and innovative psycho-educational programmes to enhance the professional and academic skills of its students. The Department also initiates and conducts far-reaching community engagement projects and educational programmes for the development of informed, ethical and compassionate professionals with the ability to contribute to a society in which the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom is promoted and upheld in the lives of all South Africans.
Mission
- To provide quality education, enabling teachers and educational psychologists to provide learners of all ages with holistic educational care, support and guidance.
- To provide quality academic and career focused learning, underpinned by the principles of lifelong learning, flexibility and student-centeredness, in the field of psychology of education.
Contact us
Prof LDN Tlale
Chair of Department
Tel: 012 429 2197
E-mail: tlaleldn@unisa.ac.za
Ms K Sehlare
Departmental Secretary
Tel: 012 429 4900
E-mail: setlhhk@unisa.ac.za
Department of Inclusive Education
Our vision
To be a top class Open Distance Learning provider of Special and Inclusive Education Programmes in service of humanity.
Our mission
- To offer quality programmes that equip professionals, paraprofessionals and non-professionals with the positive attitudes, knowledge and skills to respond to learner diversity.
- To conduct innovative research that deepens understandings about special needs and inclusivity in education and society for the advancement of humanity.
- To carry out needs responsive community engagement projects that are embedded in inclusivity.
- To collaborate with other stakeholders in advancing the inclusive school movement agenda.
Contact us
Mrs Primrose Memela
Secretary to: Prof T.N. Phasha
Department of Inclusive Education
Sunnyside Campus, Building 10, Room 1-74
Tel: 012 481 2784
E-mail: memelpn@unisa.ac.za
Department of Educational Leadership and Management
Our vision
Our vision is to nurture education leaders in the African Continent and beyond. Our rigorous research and quality teaching will ensure that we will be able to instil the necessary values that would enable educational leaders to be relevant and diligent.
Our mission
Our department, using open learning and distance education is committed to:
- engage in relevant research that would enhance our diverse teaching and learning initiatives
- lead in African leadership and set high standards in global research
- strive working with communities to enhance quality teaching, learning and research
- improve our expertise and that of our students and convalescing the efficacy in our schools
- meet the needs of the global competitive society through collaborative relationships
- uplift the disadvantaged as we participate in community development initiatives
Contact us
Ms F du Plessis
PA: Dr PR Machaisa
Department of Education Leadership and Management
AJH Building, Room 6-79
Tel: 012-429 3129
E-mail: dplessf@unisa.ac.za