Faculty of Education

Qualifications

• Master of Education in Technical Education (UZ)
• Bachelor of Education in Technical Education (UZ)
• Diploma in Education (UZ)
• PHD Candidate (ZOU)

Publications

• 4 papers

Campus

• National Centre

Qualifications

• PhD candidate University of Free State.
• Master of Education (ECD) Great Zimbabwe University.
• Post grad. In child sensitive social policies (CSSP) Women University in Africa
• Bachelor of Education (ECD) Women University in Africa
• Diploma in Education (ECD) Seke teachers’ college.

Qualifications

• Master of Education in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (MEAPPS).
• Bachelor of Education in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (BEDEAPPS).
• Certificate in Education (Primary)

Publications

• 14 Publications on the utilization of teachers in schools and school administration and leadership.

Campus

• Harare Chitungwiza Regional Campus

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Peace, Leadership and Conflict Resolution (MSPL) ZOU 2010-2012
• Master of Education (M.ED EAPPS) ZOU 1999-2001
• Bachelor of Education (B. ED EAPPS) UZ 1994-1997
• Certificate in Education, UCE UZ 1985-1988

Publications

• 10 papers

Current Campus

• Harare-Chitungwiza Campus

Qualifications

• Master of Education (Ed. Admin) (1996) (UZ)
• Bachelor of Education Degree (1989) (UZ)
• Certificate in Education (1979) (UZ)
• Cambridge O level (1975) (Cambridge)

Publications:

• 12 papers

Regional Campus

• Matabeleland South

Dr. Dingindawo Ncube is a Senior Lecturer/Regional Programme Coordinator at the Zimbabwe Open University-Matabeleland South Regional Campus. He holds a Doctor of Education degree (DED) in Educational Management, University of Venda, RSA, a Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies(MEDEAPPS), Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe and Bachelor of Education in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies(BEDEAPPS), UZ –CDE, Zimbabwe.

Publications

• 19 papers
• 7 Modules
• 1 conference paper
• Conferences attended
• Presented a paper at International Research Conference 2016, hosted by the Zimbabwe Open University. Harare 28-29 July 2016. Title of the paper: Achieving Socio-Economic Transformation for women through ODL in Zimbabwe. A case study of Gwanda District. Co presenter Z. Mzaca.

Regional Campus

• Matabeleland South

Lecturer- Teacher Development

Qualifications

• DPhil in Educational Management (ZOU) (2021)
• MEd Educational Management (Zimbabwe Open University) (2014)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in History, (Midlands State University) 2006
• Diploma in Education, Secondary (University of Zimbabwe) (1998)
• BSc HIV/AIDS Management and Community Development, (CUT) (2011)

Publications

• Seven 7 publications on Educational Management focusing on female leadership and inclusive
  education.
• Has been a Research Assistant at Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe and Development Aid from People to People (2022), Youth Action Project

Regional Campus

• Harare Regional Campus, Hatcliffe

Academic Qualifications:

• Associate Professor
• Doctor of Philosophy in Teacher Education: Zimbabwe Open University (2012-2016)
• Masters of Education Curriculum Studies: University of Zimbabwe (1991-1992)
• Bachelor of Education Curriculum Studies: University of Zimbabwe (1987-1989)
• 4 Courses in Education and History: (1984-1986) UNISA
• Certificate in Education (1982) Gweru Teachers’ College
• Cambridge Ordinary Level GCE
• 7 ‘O’ levels including Mathematics and English

Publications 38 papers in refereed journals

Publications:

• Teacher Education
• Teaching Practice
• School and University Curriculum Development
• Assessment in schools
• Special Needs Education
• Child sexual abuse in Secondary schools
• Open and Distance Education Learning
• Use of Modern Technology in Education
• Safety in schools

Regional Campus:

• Midlands

Academic Qualifications

• Richard Bukaliya is an Associate Professor teaching at the Zimbabwe Open University in the Faculty of Education. He is the Mashonaland East Regional Campus Programme Coordinator in the Department of Teacher Development, responsible for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Diploma in Education (Primary).
• He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management (ZOU), Master`s Degree in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (ZOU), Bachelor of Education in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (UZ), Certificate in Education (UZ), Diploma in Personnel Management (IPMZ), Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management (IPMZ), Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (ZOU) and a Certificate in Module Writing (ZOU). Professor Bukaliya is a Member of the Consortium of Senior Scholars of the University of Lusaka, Zambia.
• He is also a part time faculty member of UNICAF, Cyprus and Botswana Open University, among others.
• His research interests include issues in educational management, primary and secondary education and distance education.
• He has published 64 research articles in international peer reviewed journals and six book chapters to his name and has presented more than 15 research papers at conferences in several African countries and in Europe.
• The published papers are in areas that include primary and secondary education, distance education and educational management.
• He is on the review boards of several international research journals which include the International Journal of Social Sciences and Education, The International Journal of Educational Research, Greener Journals, Global International Publication House and the Global Research Journal of Education and Sumeranz Journal of Education, Linguistics and Literature.
• He is the Executive Editor of Spring Journals. He is an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Educational Research. Locally, he is a member of the Zimbabwe Academic and Non-fiction Authors Association, where he is the current Mashonaland East Vice Chairperson.

He can be contacted on email: bukaliyar@zou.ac.zw or bukaliar@gmail.com and cell numbers 0733686818/0712501766/0774289637

Professor Moffat Chitapa Tarusikirwa is an Associate Professor of Education in the Department of Teacher Development in the Faculty of Education at the Zimbabwe Open University. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Education (University of the Western Cape, R.S.A.), a Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (UZ), a Master of Science degree in Marketing (NUST), a Bachelor of Education degree in Biology (UZ), a Higher National Diploma in Marketing Management (Harare Polytechnic), a Diploma in Business Studies (UZ), a Certificate in Education, majors Mathematics and Science (University of Bristol, UK), a Certificate in Computer Application in Educational Research (Bulawayo Polytechnic), a Certificate in Labour Relations (Contact Human Resources, Zimbabwe (PVT) LTD, Zimbabwe, a Certificate in Mentoring (University of the Western Cape), a Certificate in Microsoft Project, Level 1, X-llent Training, RSA, a Certificate in Research Writing Skills (NUST and INASP), and a Certificate in Basic Higher Education Teaching Skills (Association of African Universities). Professor Tarusikirwa has 43 years of experience in the field of education inclusive of secondary school teaching (18 years), University teaching (25 years) and a total of 40 years of Educational management experience. He held several positions as Mathematics and Science Teacher, Head of Department (Mathematics and Science), Senior Master, Deputy Head/ Head at Secondary School level in Zimbabwe. Furthermore, he has served as Lecturer and Regional Programmes Coordinator for the UZ and later The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) in the Department of Educational Studies for over 18years, and Teacher Development as Chairperson for 10 years. He has also served as Acting Regional Director (2005- 2006) and as Acting Dean of The Faculty of Arts and Education (2013 and 2014). On a national level, and international level, Prof Tarusikirwa, has served as National Chief Examiner (Additional Mathematics) for the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), as an Associate, Zimbabwe Institute of Management (ZIM), Member Zimbabwe Academic and Non-Fiction Writers Association (ZANA) among others. Prof Tarusikirwa has also been Team Leader and Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Open University Project Team that came up with a grant winning proposal for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Teacher Capacitation Programme launched by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education on the 17th July, 2014 at the Harare International Conference Centre. Moreover, he has also served as External Examiner (UZ Department of Teacher Education), External Examiner, for the Universities of Fort Hare, The Free State, Durban University of Technology, R.S.A. and UNZA, Zambia. Additionally, Prof. Tarusikirwa served as Peer Reviewer for ZIMCHE since 2014. Furthermore, Prof Tarusikirwa taught Mathematics and Science in the UK prior to independence. Moreover, Prof Tarusikirwa had a stint in South Africa at the University of the Western Cape and tutored Research Methods and Statistics and Life Sciences to BSc. Honours and B.Ed. Honours students. Additionally, Prof Tarusikirwa took part in the University of the Western Cape Peer Mentoring Programme in which he trained Tutors and Mentors and acted as Consultant in the Train the Trainer Programme. Moreover, Prof Tarusikirwa worked as Researcher and Consultant in the Department for Student Support Services and sat on the Department Board. Furthermore, he created a Research Journal Database for the Faculty of Education in addition to updating the Postgraduate Database for the same Faculty. Additionally, Prof Tarusikirwa, served as an Academic Support Consultant as well as giving Guidance and Mentoring to junior staff. Still on the international scene, Prof Tarusikirwa has for 8 years coordinated the Zimbabwe Open University Postgraduate Collaboration Partnership with the University of Zambia as Chairperson and Team Leader. Prof Tarusikirwa has also been a member of the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) U.K. (2001-2005), member of the Network for the Coordination and Advancement of Sub – Saharan Africa – EU Science and Technology Cooperation (2009 – 2010), member: African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) current, and member of Distance Education Association of Southern Africa (DEASA) current. Prof Tarusikirwa is also on the International Board of Advisers for the African Journal of Social Sciences and has reviewed numerous articles for a number of both local and International Peer Reviewed Journals. Moreover, Prof Tarusikirwa has supervised and examined many PhD candidates both locally and internationally over 10 years. Prof Tarusikirwa has coordinated a number of internationally funded projects including the UNICEF – Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Teacher Capacitation Programme in which he was the Team Leader and Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Open University Project Team that came up with a grant winning proposal for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Teacher Capacitation Programme launched by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education and officiated by the President of Zimbabwe on the 17th July, 2014 at the Harare International Conference Centre. Some of his areas of research interest are as follows, Comparative Education, Supervision of Personnel, Management, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Gender Equity in Higher Education Gender and Equity, Higher Education Studies, Educational Management, Leadership and Supervision, Entrepreneurship, Small to Medium Scale Enterprises (SMSE’s), Organizational management, Marketing and Market research, Globalization and Higher Education, The role of information technology in educational provision, Research Methodology, The role of the manager and organizational effectiveness, Internationalization of Education, Measurement and Evaluation, Teacher Education, Policy, Culture and Gender Studies. He has published more than 28 papers in refereed journals and presented more than 55 conference papers. Selected Publications:
Papers published in refereed journals, books, book chapters and international conference
presentations:
Papers and publications:
Books 12
Articles (31)
Conference paper presentations (57)

A highly effective and accomplished educationist with rich experience in teaching, training, lecturing and tutoring pupils, students and adult learners from early childhood school level to university level. Dr Hadebe exhibits the following skills and abilities: Researching; Assessment and Evaluation; Management and supervision; Discourse analysis and Languages; Educational material production; Counseling; Lecturing and tutoring in Pedagogical issues and Leadership
n Education. Lillie Beth Hadebe holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Business Administration NUST, 2016 where she studied; Leadership and School performance in government secondary schools in the Matabeleland Region of Zimbabwe. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management- NUST, 200; Master of Education [Curriculum and Arts]- University of Zimbabwe, 1996; Bachelor of Education- University of Zimbabwe, 1993; Certificate in Education [Infant Education- University of Zimbabwe, 1983. Dr. Hadebe also holds the following Certificates of Participation and attendance: Writing of Distance learning materials. University of Zimbabwe: University College of Distance Education 03/05/98- 08/05/98; Counselling and HIV & Care. Matabeleland Aids Council [MAC] 01/09/2008- 05/09/2008; Module Writing. Zimbabwe Open University. 10/10/2011- 14/10/2011; Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning. The Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University. Canada. 2020. Dr Hadebe’s work experience covers the following: being a teacher in both Primary and High Schools in Zimbabwe from 1984 to 2000, a Lecturer/
Principal lecturer as a Teacher educator at Hillside Teachers’ College from 2000 to 2005 and
thereafter joining Zimbabwe Open University as a Regional Programme Co-ordinator from
2006 to 2022 and appointed Chairperson of the Department of Teacher Development at ZOU,
a post that she holds to date,
LillieBeth has published 20 papers in referred journals, and has authored one book chapter and
a book on School leadership. Her research interests are: Leadership and performance;
Pedagogical issues; Curriculum development; Language development; Language teaching and
Literary analysis. She is also a reviewer of articles on the above themes for International
Journals.