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Criterion 1: Demonstrates a high degree of subject/discipline expertise 

I have been with the university since May 2007, thus a total of 7 years at the end of May 2014. I am of the opinion that I have grown as a person, teacher and academic in this short period, and have adapted well from being a primary school teacher to being a university academic. I believe that the data provided in this portfolio will support this opinion, and my belief that I have achieved a considerable amount over this short space of time.

Below are some of my major achievements at the NMMU as well as beyond the NMMU:

  • HELM LEAD (Higher Education Leadership Management) HESA (Higher
       Education South Africa) Scholarship (2013)
  • NMMU Emerging Engagement Award for ICT: Best Emerging Engagement
       Project for  ICT in   Education in Schools (2012) [Field of Engagement:
       ICT in Education]
  • NMMU Teacher of the Year (2011)
  • Teacher of the Year: Faculty of Education (2011)
  • Emerging Teacher of the Year: Faculty of Education (2010)
  • Chairperson’s Award by the Board of Governors for Exceptional
       Service (2006)
  • Chairperson’s Award by the Board of Governors for Exceptional
       Service (2005)
  • Council Medal: Best 4th year student (1989)
  • FAK Medal for best Teaching (1989)
  • SAOU-Award: Best Teacher Student in Final year (1989)
  • Maskew Miller Longman-Award: For Excellence in Practical
       Teaching: Best Student (1989)
  • Rector’s Medal: Best 3rd year student (1988)
  • FAK Medal for best Teaching (1988)