Title and Full Name

Dr. Mabhena Mpofu

Position

Lecturer

Contact Details

Email: mabhena.mpofu@nust.ac.zw

0778529179

Courses being Taught

Organizational Behaviour,

Leadership, Supervision & Management,

Quality Assurance,

Curriculum Development,

Curriculum Development,

Culture and Heritage,

Policy, Professionalism & Management in Higher Education, PST Instructional Design,

Specialist Didactics.

 

Education including Awards and Honours

Best Language Assistant in Student Research University of Fort Hare

Work History (Public/Private Sectors)

Chairperson Department of Science Mathematics and Technology Education, NUST); 01/01/2015-30/06/2018 and 01/01/12021 to Date (4 years)

Acting Dean Faculty of Education Science and Technology Education 02/07/2018-31/12/2019 (one and half years)

Lecturer Science Technology Education NUST 27/03/2012 to DatePart time lecturer: ZOU 205 to 2020; Solusi University 01/01/2012 to 31/04/2012

Language Writing Consultant & Student Assistant (Teaching and Learning Centre); University of Fort Hare: 01/01/2009 to 31/12/2009                                                                      

International Work Experience

Teaching Assistance in Language Writing.University of Fort Hare

Membership in Professional Organizations

SASE

Research Interests

Educational Issues

Research Groups/Consortia

None

Publications, Research Projects, Exhibitions, Conferences, etc.

Conference Paper Presentations

Mpofu M. (2008) Investigation on Implementation of Vocational Education in Zimbabwean Secondary Schools; at SASE 35^th International Annual Conference 2-4 October 2008 at Richards Bay Hotel South Africa).

Phuthi, N., Du Toit, P. H. & Mpofu, M (2012). Workplace-based learning in the small and medium-scale enterprises and informal business sector. Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Southern African Society for Education (SASE), Great Zimbabwe Hotel, 4 – 6 October, 2012.

Mpofu, M. & Phuthi, N. (2012). Gender and School Administration. Paper presented at the Annual. International Conference of the Southern African Society for Education (SASE),   Great Zimbabwe Hotel, 4 – 6 October 2012.

Murira E & Mpofu M. (2013) An Assessment of causes of indiscipline among ‘O’ Level Learners in Zimbabwean Peri-urban Secondary Schools ( SASE 40^th International Annual Conference 26-28 October 2013 North West University SA).

Mpofu M.(2013) Causes of Student Failure in Mathematics Rural Day Secondary Schools in Zvimba District from 2009 to 2013 in Zimbabwe

Mpofu M. (2016) Challenges in Implementing Technical Vocational Education in Zimbabwe Peri-urban Secondary Schools SASE 43^rd International Annual Conference 28-30 September 2016

Publications

Nani, G. V.  & Mpofu, M. (2015). Implementation of Entrepreneurship in Teacher’s Colleges: Implication for Teacher Educators and Captains of Industry in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Journal of Science and Technology, vol.10 pp109-118.

Sibanda, L. & Mpofu (2017). Positive Discipline Practices in Schools: A case of Mzilikazi District Schools in Zimbabwe. Journal of Educational Social Research, vol7 no.3

Shava G. N., Tlou, F.N.& Mpofu M. Challenges facing women in school leadership positions; experience from district in Zimbabwe. Journal of Education and Practice. ISSN(Paper)2222-1735. ISSN ( Online) 2222-288X

Seminars and workshops Facilitated

Mpofu M. (2024) seminar for lecturers on the writing of PhD thesis specifically on Literature review and Methodology

Mpofu M. (2023) facilitated a workshop on teaching methodologies for National University of Science and Technology lecturers.

Mpofu M. (2020) online seminar Strategies to meet children’s social & emotional needs during the challenging COVID-19 period. (Education Coalition of Zimbabwe; Theme Provision of Quality Learning During COVID-19 Period Taking Every Child on Board); 05/05/2020

Mpofu M. & Phuthi N. (2020) Effective use of WhatsApp video on application for remote purposes (NUST) 2020

Mpofu M. (2020) Online seminar Framework for teachers and learners to resume classes during COVID-19 period; 06/08/2020

Phuthi N. Mpofu M, & Sibanda L(2017) Setting and Marking of Examinations NUST 2017

Ph.D. candidates Supervised Successfully

Vincent A. Mnkandla D. N0130914 D Faculty of Science Technology Education (NUST) 2017

Printah Printer Nkala  Pin Number P1230202Q  Zimbabwe Open University:2018

Alice Kuyayama TumbaraD.1313186B Faculty of Science Technology Education (NUST) 2019

Successfully supervised 25 Masters dissertations and 8 Postgraduates Diploma candidates

Community Service/Engagement

External Academic Engagements:

• Chief External Examiner (Teaching Practice): ZOU 2023 to Date.
• External Examiner Hillside Teacher’s College 2020 to
• External Examiner (Teaching Practice): Zimbabwe Open University – 2016 to 2022
• External Examiner PhD Thesis UNISA: The Relationship Between Teacher-Learner Interaction and Laboratory Learning Environment During Chemistry Practical Lessons in Namibia by Tuaundu
• Internal Examiner PhD Thesis NUST School of Post Graduate: Assessment of Leadership Management Practices by School Administrators in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province by Liberty B. Hadebe.
• External Examiner PhD Thesis ZOU: The Role of Rural Educational Leadership in Influencing Societal Behaviour: A Case of Goromonzi District by Enock Mafigu
• External Examiner PhD Thesis ZOU:The Dilemma of Opting Out of School in Bulawayo Metropolitan Primary and Secondary Schools: Dropout Antecedents, Effects and Interventions

Professional and National Workshops Attended

1. Establishing Teaching Learning Centre Solusi University 2016
2. Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education (ZIMCHE) Workshop for Deans and Chairpersons for Establishing Minimum Body of Knowledge (MBKS); one week workshop in Great Zimbabwe State University (2018)
3. ZIMCHE 2^nd Workshop for Establishing MBKS Midlands State University (2018)

      4.1^st SADC High-Level Regional Conference Of Vice Chancellors And Deans Of Education, Science, Engineering & Technology. (20-21 February 2019)

Membership of Associations

1. Member, Southern African Society for Education (SASE)

Community Service

• Zimbabwe National History Chapter 2024
• Member of the Educational Coalition of Zimbabwe  2020
• Dr Mabhena Mpofu Award for the best student in Professional Courses in Education in the Faculty of Science and Technology Education 2017 to Date
• Sponsor for disadvantaged learners Khumbula High School 2017-2021
• Sponsor of Luveve Zone Soccer and Netball Tournament 2013-2021
• Member of Community Education Project (Matabeleland North and South) from 2016 to 2017
• Assistant Researcher to Prof S. Rembe at Zwelitsha Education Programme 2010 (Eastern Cape)

Other Responsibilities

• Team Leader World Vision Research Survey Robert Sinyoka Area Development Program (2007)
• Facilitator Plan International Bulawayo Area Development Program (2007-2003)
• Facilitator for Robert Sinyoka Area Development Program World Vision (2006)
• Facilitator Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Management Workshops for School Heads (2005).
• Member of the Khami District Performance Management Appraisal Evaluation Team (2005-2004)
• Khami District Chairman Better Schools Programme of Zimbabwe (2005)
• Treasurer for Khami District Heads Association (2005-2000)