Journeys towards transformation’ science faculty teaching and learning symposium

This symposium will focus on the meaning of transformation in the context of the sciences and in relation to teaching and learning in science

In the higher education environment, ‘transformation’ is a concept with many different meanings. The above mentioned symposium, hosted by the Science Teaching and Learning Centre, focuses on the meaning of transformation in the context of the sciences and in relation to teaching and learning in science. The programme includes a guest presentation by William Mpofu, who is becoming well known for his philosophical ideas on decolonising, transforming and Africanising higher education.

Other speakers include the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Helder Marques, and the Head of the School of Education, Professor Karin Brodie, who, as a mathematician, will use examples from mathematics in her presentation on Epistemological access and identity in teaching and learning. 

A student perspective on transformation will be offered by Noluthando Zuma (SRC), and the Faculty representative on the Transformation Committee, Dr Ida Risenga, will speak on the work and mission of the Wits Transformation Office.

Making up the rest of the programme, Dr Melanie Samson will bring the perspectives of a human geographer to the topic of ‘decolonisation and the science curriculum’; KayG Nhlengetwa will focus on transforming teaching in the Geosciences; and Professor Shane Durbach and Dr Paul Franklyn will share their work in the School of Chemistry’s Research Assistantship Programme.

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