Teaching and Learning Specialist
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Qualifications
Research Interests
Biography
I have an academic and professional background in higher education supported by more than a decade of school-based teaching experience specialising in learning barriers, remedial education, and supporting learners with diverse needs, including those on the autism spectrum. I hold a Master’s in Education (ICT in Education, with distinction), which strengthened my focus on digital pedagogy, academic quality, and innovative teaching practices. My work in private higher education spans lecturing, faculty and module management, academic quality assurance, and comprehensive teaching and learning support across faculties. My research interests centre around educational technology, online learning success, lecturer professional development, and the evolving demands of teaching in the era of AI and the 5th Industrial Revolution. I have presented research at national conferences, including on debrief practices in teacher education and the changing STEM landscape. I have had the opportunity to present at local schools as part of their professional development training. In my previous position as Campus Faculty Head of Education I lead campus-level initiatives that enhance lecturer support, digital fluency, and student learning experiences. My current work as Teaching and Learning Specialist focuses on strengthening academic quality processes, supporting faculty-specific teaching and learning needs, as well as advancing research in EdTech-driven higher education.
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Qualifications
Research Interests
Biography
I have an academic and professional background in higher education supported by more than a decade of school-based teaching experience specialising in learning barriers, remedial education, and supporting learners with diverse needs, including those on the autism spectrum. I hold a Master’s in Education (ICT in Education, with distinction), which strengthened my focus on digital pedagogy, academic quality, and innovative teaching practices. My work in private higher education spans lecturing, faculty and module management, academic quality assurance, and comprehensive teaching and learning support across faculties. My research interests centre around educational technology, online learning success, lecturer professional development, and the evolving demands of teaching in the era of AI and the 5th Industrial Revolution. I have presented research at national conferences, including on debrief practices in teacher education and the changing STEM landscape. I have had the opportunity to present at local schools as part of their professional development training. In my previous position as Campus Faculty Head of Education I lead campus-level initiatives that enhance lecturer support, digital fluency, and student learning experiences. My current work as Teaching and Learning Specialist focuses on strengthening academic quality processes, supporting faculty-specific teaching and learning needs, as well as advancing research in EdTech-driven higher education.
An educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education
Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
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