Publications

Authors Publication Title Journal / Publisher Output Type Year
Uys, M. Analysing Pedagogical Content Knowledge for the Inclusion of Queer Identities: Tertiary Language for Education Lecturers' Perspectives Athens Journal of Social Sciences Article 2026
Romylos, S., Denton, C., Kruger, J., Bansen, C., Annandale, M. & Uys, M. Narrowing the theory-practice gap in English teaching through service-learning Conference: VII Service-Learning Researchers' Symposium Conference Proceeding 2026
Pedro, S., Esterhuizen, S. & Koen, M. A 21st century perspective on reading instruction AOSIS Book Chapter 2025
Nxumalo, N. & Wood, L. A critical action learning approach to developing the capabilities of NEET youth in South Africa Action Learning: Research and Practice Article 2025
Kirimi, M.L. & Wood, L. Amplifying the voice of adolescent girls to improve school attendance during menstruation PRISM: Casting New Light on Learning, Theory and Practice Article 2025
Masunungure, A. & Maguvhe, M. Barriers to teaching in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms in mainstream secondary schools Journal of Multicultural Education Article 2025
Koen, M., Esterhuizen, S., Matu, P. & Pedro, S. Concluding reflections: Supporting communities through early childhood education for sustainable development AOSIS Book Chapter 2025
Modiba, R. & Masunungure, A. Exploring the support needs of teachers in full-service schools to promote inclusion Education Applications & Developments  Book Chapter 2025
Ngema, V. & Wood, L. Improving the quality of early childhood care and education centres in low-income communities: A PALAR approach. In M. Koen, S. Esterhuizen, P. Matu, & S. Pedro (Eds.), Early childhood education for sustainable development in communities (NWU Community-based Educational Research Series AOSIS Books Book chapter 2025
Masunungure, A., Makhalemele, T., Modiba, R.M. & Madiba, O. Inclusion of learners with barriers to learning in mainstream schools: a psycho-social support intervention Conference Proceeding Conference Proceeding 2025
Uys, M., Romylos, S. & Nel, C. Inclusion of queer curricula in language education: A transformative teaching and learning framework Proceedings of the International Conference on LGBT studies Conference Proceeding 2025
Coghlan, D., Abbott, C., Hauser, B., Pedler, M. & Wood, L. Journeys in action learning: career reflections and lessons for the next generation. Action Learning: Research and Practice Article 2025
Malan, M., Wood, L. & Koen, M. Learner-centredness, partnerships and PALAR: A triad of transition in a special needs education context for sustainable development. AOSIS Book chapter 2025
Breytenbach, T., Marais, E. & Botha, C. LEGO® Play boxes as a resource in Grade R Early Childhood Communities. Marais, E., Botha, C. and Breytenbach, T. In Early Childhood Development in communities of practice, Eds Koen, MP Esterhuizen, SE, Pedro, S and Matu PM. AOSIS. Book chapter 2025
Uys, M. & Romylos, S. More Sins Were Committed Than Anticipated: Analysing the Threat of Religious Zealotry in Winterson’s Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1985) Proceedings of the International Conference on LGBT studies Conference Proceeding 2025
Bruwer, S., Wood, L. & Taylor, B. Planting Seeds of Resilience in South Africa's ECCE through Local Hubs and Collaboration European Early Childhood Education Journal Article 2025
Esterhuizen, S., Mohosho, N. & Uys, M. Practitioners' perceptions of nature play in ECE for sustainable development AOSIS Book chapter 2025
Botha, C. Pre-service teachers’ experience with writing lesson outcomes at a South African university: an emerging reflective awareness. African Journal of Teacher Education Article 2025
Muller, I. Project-based teaching, citizen science and Education for Sustainable Development - a sound partnership to youth-centered teaching and learning. AOSIS Book Chapter 2025
Keating, J. Promoting language for sustainable development in an early childhood care and education centre AOSIS Book Chapter 2025
Pedro, S., Esterhuizen, S. & Koen, M. Reading Instruction to Promote Sustainable Development: A Collaborative Approach in a South African Grade 1 Classroom International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development Book Chapter 2025
Kruger, J., Kaiser, K., Reyneke, M. & Botha, C. Social-emotional competence and personality traits as key drivers for student teacher well-being in a VUCA world. Journal of Student Affairs in Africa Article 2025
Uys, M. South African Educators and Queer-Themed Curricula: Exploring Willingness, Challenges, and Negotiations in Language Classrooms Proceedings of iFeARP World International Conference Port Louis, Mauritius, 21st–22nd August 2025, 7–15 Conference Proceeding 2025
Botha, L., Botha, C., Louw, H., Rens, J. & Mayimele, R. Spiritual and religious development of learners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic’, MJ Malindi, J Hay & T Makhalemele (eds.), Towards a holistic approach to support learners at risk of interrupted development: Midst- and post-COVID-19 interventions, AOSIS Books, Cape Town, pp. 85–104. ISBN-13 (15)978-1-77995-303-2. https://doi.org/10.4102/aosis.2023.BK412.05     2025
Koen, M. & Esterhuizen, S.  STEAM activities to advance SDG4 in early years by making items from recycles materials Routledge Book chapter 2025
Theron, H. &  Koen, M. Storytelling in communities AOSIS Book chapter 2025
Muller, I. Storytelling, a teaching technique to infuse indigenous knowledge in Physical Science pre-service teacher training. European Journal of Mathematics and Science Education Article 2025
Makhalemele, T. & Masunungure, A. Strategies of Support for Inclusive Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Emerald Publishing Book Chapter 2025
Koen, M., Esterhuizen, S., Theron, H., Mohosho, N. & Lunga, P. Supporting holistic well-being in the early years during a pandemic and beyond. AOSIS Book chapter 2025
Madiba, O. & Masunungure, A. Teachers’ challenges in navigating the provision of support to learners with special needs: Mainstream rural schoolteachers’ perspective Education Applications & Developments  Book Chapter 2025
Heystek, S.E., Richter, B.W., Muller, I. & Golightly, A. The implementation of problem-based learning in education for sustainable development: pre-service teachers' voices. International research in Geographical and Environmental Education. Article 2025
Taylor, B. & Neethling, M. The importance of sustainability for motor development in early childhood: A collaborative study 2025. Volume 2. NWU Community-based Educational Research Series
Early childhood education for sustainable development in communities
Mariëtte Koen, Stef Esterhuizen, Pumla Matu, Skyler Pedro (Volume editor). https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/512
  2025
Jama, P., Wood, L. & Nkomo, A. The power (and caveats) of body mapping as a visual methodology with vulnerable youth Qualitative Research Journal Article 2025
Lunga, P. The role of early childhood managers to support play-based learning for sustainable development in the early years AOSIS Book chapter 2025
Marais, E. & Botha, C. Using LEGO® Six Bricks® as an educational resource to address challenges pre-service teachers face during school-based teaching practice . African Journal of Teacher Education Article 2025
Pedro, S., Esterhuizen, S. & Koen, M. Using the Active View of Reading for reading instruction in Grade 1 AOSIS Book chapter 2025
Breytenbach, T., Marais, E., Botha, C. & Coertzen, F. Utilising LEGO Six Bricks to enhance the pedagogy of pre-service teachers in South Africa. Journal Pedagogy Article 2025
Coertzen, F., Marais-Botha, R. & Marais, E. Utilising LEGO® to teach STOMP(I): Play-based pedagogy in Afrikaans Additional Language education AOSIS Book chapter 2025
Denton, C., Romylos, S. & Uys, M. "We're going to sit with a generation [of learners] who cannot even construct a CV because they can't bloody read": Reading interventions by English teachers Journal of Education, Article 2024
Steyn, J., Koen, M. & Theron, H. A collaborative approach among teachers to support the teaching of learners with visual impairment in the Foundation Phase Perspectives in Education Journal article 2024
Jama, P. & Lunga, P. A collaborative approach to enhance quality education in Foundation Phase inclusive classes in South Africa. African Journal of Teacher Education, Article 2024
Muthukrishna, N. & Engelbrecht, P. A reflexive critique of inclusive education policy and practice in South Africa: towards a decolonising, transformative praxis. Africa Education Review Article 2024
Sebele, F., Wood, L., Toit, D.A. Adopting place-based learning as a pedagogical strategy in textile technology teacher education Journal of Consumer Sciences Article 2024
Rothmann, I., Swart, H., Plessis, D.M., Valcke, B., Esterhuizen, S., Kloppers, M., Mynhard, E., Ndlovu, S., Sekwena, E. & Hiel, V.A. An empirical investigation of ethnic-cultural procedural fairness effects and thei boundary condition among three societal groups in South Africa Journal of ethnic and migration studies Article 2024
Wood, L., Botha, W.R., Bouwman, B.B., Coetzee, H., Moolman, A. & Venter, K. Bridging knowledge cultures in rural health education: the Trompsburg project at the South African (North) K4C Hub. In W. Lepore, B. Hall, & R. Tandon (Eds.), Bridging knowledge cultures; Rebalancing power in the co-construction of knowledge Brill Academic Publishers Book chapter 2024
Taylor, B. Challenges experienced in early childhood care and education centres to promote quality education: The view of practitioners as co-researchers for sustainable development 2024. Volume 1. NWU Community-based Educational Research Series Collaborative community partnerships across education settings
Luiza O de Sousa, Mariëtte P Koen (Volume editor). https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/432
  2024
Marais, E., Marais-Botha, R. & Coertzen, F. Constructing an Artificial-Intelligence Higher Education Environment: Guidelines for the Future. Helsinki University Press Book chapter 2024
Fourie, S. & Wood, L. Die bevordering van emosionele welstand van die LSOB-onderwyser – ‘n deelnemende aksienavorsingsbenadering Litnet Akademies Article 2024
Taylor, B. & Neethling, M. Enhancing postgraduate research through CBPR and participatory action research learning COMBER conference Conference proceeding 2024
Wood, L. & Esterhuizen, S. Enhancing the wellbeing of Early Childhood Education practitioners working in resource-constrained contexts South African Journal of Childhood Education Article 2024
Engelbrecht, P. & Rens, J. Experiences of
transition processes from
Grade 7 to Grade 8 in two South African schools: an exploratory study.
Perspectives in Education Article 2024
Malan, M., Wood, L. & Koen, M. Exploring school support stakeholders’ perceptions in identifying learning barriers: the case study of selected rural schools in the Eastern Cape Perspectives in Education Article 2024
Masunungure, A. & Modiba, R. Exploring the influence of linguistic diversity on the academic performance of learners: teachers’ perspectives (In Oosthuizen, IJ, Van der Walt, JL & Hove, LM). Stumbling Blocks on the way to Effective Education in the Global South. Book Chapter 2024
Modiba, R.  & Masunungure, A. Exploring the support needs of teachers in inclusive schools Education and New Developments 2024 Volume II.  ISSN (electronic version): 2184-1489. ISSN (printed version): 2184044X. ISBN: 978-989-35728-0-1. https://doi.org/10.36315/Education-and-New-Developments_2024_Vol_II Conference proceeding 2024
Wood, L., Botha, W.R., Bouwman, B.B., Coetzee, H., Moolman, A. & Venter, K. Frameworks for actioning positive and sustainable change in higher education. In L. Wood & O. Zuber-Skerritt (Eds.), Shaping the future of higher education: Positive and sustainable frameworks for navigating constant change Helsinki University Press Book chapter 2024
Esterhuizen, S. & Taylor, B. Health and nutrition in ECD JUTA Book chapter 2024
Masunungure, A., Baloyi-Mothibeli, A.S., Mukuna, K.P.M. & Jama, P. Inclusive Education and Training to Deal with Special Needs Children (In Okeke, C, Ebrahim, Mzoli, M & Koen, M). Early Childhood Professional Development: An African Perspective Book chapter 2024
Walton, E. & Engelbrecht, P. Inclusive education in South Africa: path dependencies and emergences International Journal of Inclusive Education Article 2024
Wood, L. & Zuber-Skerritt, O. Incorporating education for sustainable development through community-based education in the Foundation Phase, in LO de Sousa & MP Koen (eds.), Collaborative community partnerships across education settings, in NWU Community-based Educational Research Series AVARSITY Books Book chapter 2024
Wood, L. & Zuber-Skerritt, O. Learner-centredness, partnerships and participatory action learning and research: A triad of transitioning in a special needs education context for sustainable development in LO de Sousa & MP Koen (eds.), Collaborative community partnerships across education settings, in NWU Community-based Educational Research Series AVARSITY Books Book chapter 2024
Madiba, O. & Masunungure, A. Navigating the provision of support to learners with special needs in rural mainstream schools: teachers’ challenges Conference Proceeding Conference Proceeding 2024
Esterhuizen, S. & Taylor, B. Nutrition and health in early childhood development Early Childhood Professional Development: An African Perspective. Okeke, C, Ebrahim, H., Mncanca,M. & Koen, M.  https://juta.co.za/catalogue-details/early-childhood-professional-devel… Book Chapter 2024
Esterhuizen, S. Outdoor play in early childhood for sustainable development: Parent-practitioner collaboration AOSIS Book chapter 2024
Makhalemele, T., Mayimele, R.R. & Jama, P.P. PERSPECTIVES OF LEARNERS IN MAKING SCHOOLS MORE INCLUSIVE SPACES. Conference Proceedings Conference Proceeding 2024
Swart, S., Reyneke, M., Romylos, S. & Dudu, W. Physical Science teachers' use of reading strategies in a South African context A Journal for Language Learning: Per Linguam Article 2024
Koen, M. Positive Education for Realising Sustainable Development Goal 4 for all Children. Springer Book chapter 2024
Wood, L. & Neethling, M. Professionalising ECCE in South Africa is not child’s play! Determining skills gaps and implications for future sector development. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal Article 2024
Wood, L. & Zuber-Skerritt, O. Shaping the future of higher education: Positive and sustainable networks for navigating constant change. Helsinki University Press. Edited and authored peer reviewed books 2024
Masunungure, A. & Maguvhe, M. Strategies to enhance the inclusion of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in Gauteng schools South African Journal of Education, 44(3).. Article 2024
Esterhuizen, S., Koen, M., Lunga, P. & Uys, M. Strenghtening the capacity for play-based learning in ECCE through a collaborative approach between stakeholders: A PALAR approach ETDP/SETA Book chapter 2024
Masunungure, A. &  Makhalemele; T The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on learner assessment in primary schools in Sedibeng District (In Oosthuizen, IJ, Van der Walt, JL & Hove, LM). Stumbling Blocks on the way to Effective Education in the Global South. Book Chapter 2024
Wood, L. & Zuber-Skerritt, O. The why, what, and how of actioning change in higher education. In L. Wood & O. Zuber-Skerritt (Eds.), Shaping the future of higher education: Positive and sustainable frameworks for navigating constant change Helsinki University Press Book chapter 2024
Koen, M. & Esterhuizen, S. Using STEAM-activities from recycled items to advance SDG4 in the early years. Routledge Book chapter 2024
Botha, L., Botha, C., Louw, H., Rens, J. & Mayimele, R.  ‘Spiritual and religious development of learners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic’, MJ Malindi, J Hay & T Makhalemele (eds.), Towards a holistic approach to support learners at risk of interrupted development: Midst- and post-COVID-19 interventions, AOSIS. Book chapter 2023
Taylor, B., Keating, J. & Esterhuizen, S. Challenges Influencing the Development of Young Children in ECCE Centres in a South African Context ECEERA International COnference proceeding Conference proceeding 2023
Makhalemele, T., Jama, P., Masunungure, A. & Modiba, R. COVID-19 and the academic development of learners: The need for targeted interventions. In M.J Malindi, J. Hay & T. Makhalemele. (2023). Towards a holistic approach to support learners at risk of interrupted development: Midst- and post-COVID-19 interventions. Aosis Book Chapter 2023
Makhalemele, T. & Jama, P. COVID-19 impact on support services in South African full-service schools: Views of support structures South African Journal of Education Article 2023
Makhalemele, T., Jama, P., Masunungure, A. & Modiba, R. Disability, inclusion, equity, social justice, and school effectiveness. In T.M Makoelle, R. Mestry & P. Du Plessis. (2023). Schools Effectiveness and Schools Improvement in South Africa. Cambridge Scholarship publishing Book Chapter 2023
Kock, D.M., Marais, E. & Botha, C. Enhancing pedagogy for teaching visual arts in the South African Foundation Phase classroom: a Collaborative endeavour. Journal of Education, Article 2023
Kahts-Kramer, A. & Wood, L. Guidelines for action learning as professional development to transform Physical Education in low resourced primary schools in South Africa. Action Learning: Research and Practice Article 2023
Mabiletja, M. & Ngcobo, M. Language planning in the context of complex multilingual schools. ScienceRise Article 2023
Wood, L., Kahts-Kramer, S., R. & Neethling, M. Lessons learnt from facilitating action learning with youth facing multiple adversities. Educational Research for Social Change Article 2023
Joubert, C. Life orientation teachers’ perspectives on a pastoral approach to the topic: “Development of the self in society”. South African Journal of Education Article 2023
Sebele, F., Wood, L., & Toit, D.A. My living-educational-theory of Place-Based Learning as a means to move towards a more socially just pedagogy in teacher education. Educational Journal of Living Theories Article 2023
Esterhuizen, S., Uys, M. & Mohosho, N. Parent-practitioner collaboration to support sustainable education in early years education Educational research for social change (ERSC) Article 2023
Masunungure, A. & Maguvhe, M. Paving Ways for Effective Inclusion in Selected Mainstream Secondary Schools in Gauteng Province, South Africa. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research Article 2023
Muller, I. Photovoice methodology to promote Education for Sustainable Development. South African Journal of Higher Education Article 2023
Kahts-Kramer, S. & Wood, L. Professional development for physical education teachers: A participatory approach to identifying learning needs South African Journal of Education Article 2023
Joubert, C. Reflections of South African educators on the enablement of at-risk learners with protective systems via the Read-me-to-Resilience intervention. South African Journal of Education Article 2023
Botha, C., Marais, E. & Reyneke, M. Self-Authorship: A Pedagogical Tool for Pre-Service Teachers to Develop (Pre)Professional Identity Education Studies Article 2023
Muller, I. & Beer, J.D. The Science teacher as a reflective practitioner and researcher. Van Schaik Book Chapter 2023
Neethling, M., Engelbrecht, P. & Wessels, E. The status of inclusive education in South Africa and a look to the future Emerald Publishing Limited Book Chapter 2023
Wood, L. Transformation in early childhood education: proposing a community-based approach European Early Childhood Education Research Journal Article 2023
Masunungure, A., Lunga, P. & Jama, P. Embracing learners' cultural identity in the early years to enhance education for sustainable development Journal of Education  Article 2025
Jama, P. & Mayimele, R. Work-integrated learning excursions: Equipping Foundation Phase student teachers with skills in valuing and accommodating diversity. In A. Du Toit & N. Petersen ‘The affordances of excursions in promoting self-directed learning and providing first-year students with a sense of belonging’   Article 2025
Kruger, J., Rens, J. & Louw, H. Thinking with Mr Tortoise:
indigenous SOuth African
children's narratives in the
curriculum
International Journal of Education
in Art  
Article 2024
Botha, L., Rens, J., Louw, H. & Botha, C. Spiritual development of learners
amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
and ways to intervene.
AOSIS Book Chapter 2023
Rens, J. The implementation of the CAPS for
severeky intellectual disabled learners-
a success story?
International Journal of inclusive
Education (2023)
Article 2023
Malindi, M.J., Hay, J. & Makhalemele T. TOWARDS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORT LEARNERS AT RISK OF INTERRUPTED DEVELOPMENT: Midst-and post-COVID-19 interventions AOSIS (Pty) Ltd Book Chapter 2023
Wood, L. & Kahts-Kramer, S. But how will you ensure the objectivity of the researcher?’ Guidelines to address possible misconceptions about the ethical imperatives of community-based research. Research Ethics Article 2022
Wood, L. The affordances of PAR for a school-community partnership to enhance learner support in socio-economically challenged communities Action Research Article 2021