Mr. Munakandafa Walter

Profile

Name: Mr. Walter. Munakandafa.

Qualifications: 
  • Master of Education in Science & Mathematics Education (Biology) (UZ, Zim).
  • Graduate Certificate in Education (UZ, Zim).
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Biology & Biochemistry.(NUST, Zim)

Working  Experience.

APRIL

2014-2017: Chairperson- Department of Science and Mathematics Education Bindura
University of science education-Zimbabwe.

MARCH
2010- Present: Lecturer Science Education. – Bindura
University of science education-Zimbabwe

JANUARY 1995 –MARCH 2010 (High School teacher).

  • Teaching Science & Biology up to Advanced
    level at various schools in Zimbabwe.

Research interests                         

  • Teacher Professional Development, Science Teaching
    & Learning, Open & Distance Learning/STEM, Teacher Education

Publications:

1.
Tambo, L.K., Munakandafa, W., Matswetu, V, S., and Munodawafa, V. (2011).  Influence of type of school on self perception of mathematical ability and achievement among girls in secondary school in Harare. Gender and Behaviour, Vol. 9 (2):3897-3915.

2.   Bhukuvhani, C., Munakandafa, W., Munodawafa, V., Zengeya, A., Tigere, A. & Mupa, M. (2012). Addressing Teaching Practice Quality Assurance Issues in Open and Distance Learning Science Teacher Training: A Case Study in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Social Science Tomorrow, Vol. 1 (8): 1-6.

 3.   Munodawafa, V., Munakandafa, W. & Matswetu, V.S. (2011). An exploratory survey of the effects of economic challenges on lecturer quality at a Zimbabwean university. Journal of Education, Vol. 1 (2): 25-30.

4.   Zengeya-Makuku, V., Matswetu, V & Munakandafa, W. (2013). The impact of selected instructional factors on the quantity and quality of computer
skills acquisition and use by University students. International Journal of Sciences Research Article. Vol. 2:42-52.

5.   Matswetu, Munakandafa, W., Munodawafa, V. and Mandoga, E. (2013). Science student teachers’ challenges and coping strategies in an open and distance learning environment: A case study of one district in Zimbabwe. Makerere Journal of Higher Education. Vol. 4 (2): 125-137.

6.    Ramirez-Berdut, I., PV Moyo, P.V., Munakandafa, W.& Hernandez, O. (2017). Challenges young universities in Zimbabwe face to
create and ensure a healthy learning environment and academic excellence. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies.

7.   Zezekwa, N., Munakanadafa, W. & Sunzuma. G.(2021).  Variations in science mentors’ assessment of student teachers in during teaching practice. International Education and Culture Studies. Vol1. 1 (2):4-13.

 

Community Engagement

  • University senator. (2014-to 2017).
  • Member of the University Sennex committee (2014-2020).
  • Faculty of science education regulations sub –committee member.
  • Coordinator-Applied Science Education. (2010-2015).
  • Graduate employment Committee member (2014-date).
  • Facilitator-Teaching and learning workshops.
  • Faculty representative to the Faculty of Science and Engineering (2019-date)

Conference Proceedings.

Conference Presentations:

  • Research paper titled: Science student teachers’ challenges and coping strategies in an open and distance   learning environment: A case study of one district in Zimbabwe.
  • Presented at the 1st Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference, held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya, on June 26-30, 2012.

Other Conferences

  • 1st National science and mathematics teachers’ conference held at Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe from 5 to 7 September 2012.
  • 2nd National science and Mathematics conference held at Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe from 20-22 August 2014