Innovative instructional design for learning & teaching: my experience
I have used the following SABC reports/videos as an addition to instructional design & also included in learning and assessment of students. Using these South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) reports/videos as learning materials in population studies and public health provides a dynamic and contextually relevant resource for engaging students with real-world health issues, demographic trends, […]
A pilot project to set up a collaborative virtual class to co-teach research methods to Master’s students
This innovative project was undertaken through the funding grant from the NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (NIHSS) & aimed at setting up teaching and research partnerships between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the University of Botswana (UB) by setting up a joint Virtual Classroom (VC). This exciting project was received with […]
Ndwedwe Scenario
Advocating for the right to health for persons with disabilities
Advocating for the right to health for persons with disabilities—especially in mental health—requires a rights-based, inclusive approach that addresses systemic inequities. Key priorities include transitioning from institutional to community-based care, ensuring equitable resource distribution, raising public awareness, and involving persons with disabilities in policy-making to build a more supportive mental health system. Technology also plays […]
Symposium-Implementation Science
I organised a successful symposium as part of the Implementation Science capacity building project, all the proceedings are freely available via this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh1T4exXpNc&t=6909s
New Publication alert
Characteristics and smoking behaviors among patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in South Africa
Computers 4 KZN Schools
Computers 4 KZN Schools is a non-profit organization that is officially registered with the Department of Social Development in South Africa. We aim to enhance educational attainment of rural schools through technology enhanced learning as well as improvement of digital skills for both learners and educators. Computers and tablets donations are at the centre of our work. […]