Dr. Christopher Mutseekwa

Qualifications

  • 2018 – PhD in Curriculum & Instruction in Teacher Education, University of Fort Hare, RSA
  • 2006 – MED in Curriculum Theory, University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
  • 1999 – BEd in Primary education, University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
  • 1990 – Certificate in Education (Primary), Mutare Teachers College (UZ)

Email: chrismutseekwa@gmail.com or cmutseekwa@buse.ac.zw
Contact Number: +263 772 893 443
Office: G02

 
 
 
Research Areas of Interest
  • Curriculum
  • Curriculum Issues in Science Education
  • Teacher Education
 
Publications
  • Matorevhu A., Zenda T. J & Mutseekwa C. (2018). Assessment of Computer Science Learning Environments (CSLE) Book publication, ISBN-10 6139827221; Lambert Academic Publishing. https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details//gb/book/978-613-9-82722-0/assessment-of-computer-science-learning-environment-csle
  • Matorevhu A. & Mutseekwa C. (2014). Institutionalisation of Open Distance electronic Learning (ODeL) in science teacher education in Zimbabwe (Book Chapter) Reflections on Globally Inclusive teaching Practice in Open Distance Learning (ODL) and E-Learning Contexts. Nova Science Publishers, Hauppange
  • C. Mutseekwa and T. D. Mushoriwa (2019). Professional knowledge standards for science teacher educators in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Journal of Applied Research, 2, 19-32. ISSN 2617-2984.
 
Grants Applied for
  • Team member of the IDRC research grant (Consortia; Universities in Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi) 2020
 
Conference Presentations
  • The Mentor’s Story on Secondary School Science Teaching: A Journey Through Reflective Practice. A paper presented at the International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education (ICTPED), Pretoria: South Africa. (2011)
  • An investigation into the quality of student teacher research projects at Mutare Teachers’ College, in Zimbabwe. Published Conference Proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-86888-726-2)
  • Risk factors associated with pre-service pregnant students and student mothers on Attachment Teaching Practice. A paper presented at the International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education (ICTPED), Pretoria: South Africa.  (2011)
  • Differing Practicum Periods: Student Teachers’ views of twelve weeks and thirty six weeks attachment teaching practice (ATP) policy, at Mutare Teachers’ College in Zimbabwe. A paper presented at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) International Conference, Harare: Zimbabwe (2012)
  • Socio-cultural impacts of electronic media: A Case for Sakubva Suburb in Mutare. A paper presented at The Zimbabwe International Research Symposium, Research Council of Zimbabwe-Harare: Zimbabwe (2013)
  • In pursuit of quality and relevance in Teacher Education and development in Africa: A Zimbabwean Perspective. A paper presented at the Distance Education Teacher Education (DETA) International Conference, Nairobi: Kenya (2013)
  • Performance of Open Distance and E-Learning Bachelor of Education Degree (BED) Science Graduates in Zimbabwe. 10th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium Book of papers Presented: Research Council of Zimbabwe
  • Curriculum re-engineering and Disability Rights: The case for Inclusive Education (IE) in Zimbabwe. Paper presented at the Research and Intellectual Expo (RIO-SET) 2015 edition, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Assessing trainee teachers for competencies in their teaching practice environments: a model for holistic teacher professional development (tpd). Paper presented at The 34th Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) Conference. 25-29 July 2016, Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls.
  • Inclusive Education and the Teacher Education Curriculum: Challenges and Possibilities. Paper presented at the Research and Intellectual Expo (RIO-SET) 2016 edition, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Towards a Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) culture in Zimbabwe: Questions that Science teacher educators need to ask. A paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education (ICTPED), Bela Bela Warm baths Resort: South Africa. (2017)
  • Best Practices in Micro Teaching: Assessing Soft Skills On A Generation Schooled In The Other Paradigm. A paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education (ICTPED), Bela Bela Warm baths Resort: South Africa.  (2017) [ Also being published as a book chapter]
 
External Examinations, Assessment
  • External Examiner: Coopted team member for Teaching Practice external assessment (by the Department of Teacher Education (DTE) of the University of Zimbabwe. 2010-2019.