Degrees Held
- PhD, University of KwaZulu-Natal 2014
- MEd, University of Natal 2003
- BEd Honours, University of Natal 1996
- B. Paed. (Science), University of Durban-Westville 1986
Research Interests
- Teacher Professional Development
- Teacher Identity
- Teacher Emotions and Wellbeing
- Narrative and Self-reflexive methodologies
- HIV & AIDS Education
- Science and Mathematics Education
Teaching Interests & Expertise
- Research Discourses and Methodologies
- Teacher Identities and Teacher Change
- Teacher Professional Development
- Researching Teacher Development
Awards
- 2018 Academic Staff Excellence Award: Innovative, Creative, Effective Supervision
- 2018 UCDP Mobility Grant
- 2014 Golden Key International Honour Society
- 2007 UKZN Merit Award
- 2007-2009 NRF Thuthuka Grant
Reviewer for Journals
- Teaching and Teacher Education
- African Journal of AIDS Research
- South African Journal of Education
- Perspectives in Education
- Journal of Education
- South African Review of Education
Community Involvement
- (2019-2021), Object inquiry for social cohesion in public Higher Education. Project funded by NRF. Team: Prof. Daisy Pillay, Prof. Inba Naicker, Prof. Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan, Prof. Theresa Chisanga, Dr. Lungile Masinga and Dr Anita Hiralaal.
- (2018), Research discourses and supervision. UCDP funded project. Team: Prof. Peter Rule from Stellenbosch University.
- (2017-2018), Programme for Intended Learning Outcomes: Investigating the role of HODs in supporting teachers and engaging in Professional Supportive Conversations (PSCs) in schools participating in Jika iMfundo in Pinetown district. Project funded by NECT. Team: Dr Nonhlanhla Mthiyane and Prof. Carol Bertram.
- (2014-2015), Gender equity in Science Education. College- funded project. Team: Dr Nonhlanhla Mthiyane.
- (2014), The Geographies of Children’s Schooling Experiences in SA: Narratives of Children, Parents/Caregivers and Teachers. UKZN Niche Area funded project. Team: Prof. Nithi Muthkrishna and Prof. Pholoho Morojele.
- (2012 – 2014), Memory work in Teacher Development Studies. Project funded by UTLO. Team: Prof. Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan, Prof. Daisy Pillay and Dr Marinda Swart.
- Guest Lecturer on the International Exchange Programme at Chandigarh University in India in 2019.
- Presented a seminar on Research Design and Methodology to MEd and PhD students at Durban University of Technology (Pietermaritzburg campus) in 2019 & 2020
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Chapters in Books
Journal Articles
- Muza, E., & Naidoo, J. (2023), ‘‘We don’t openly discuss these things’: Cultural complexities of teaching about sexuality and HIV/AIDS in South Africa’. Culture, Health & Sexuality, DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2023.2181403
- Sibanda, D. & Naidoo, J. (2023, forthcoming), ‘Gender gaps in mathematics achievement in TIMSS 2015: Evidence from Grade 9 South African learners’. African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science & Technology Education.
- 2021 Naidoo, J., Muthukrishna, N. & Nkabinde, R., The journey into motherhood and schooling: Narrative of teenage mothers in the South African context. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 25(10), 1125-1139. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2019.1600053
- 2021 Bertram, C., Mthiyane, N. & Naidoo, J. (2021). The tension between curriculum coverage and learning: The experiences of South African teachers. International Journal of Educational Development, 81, 102353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2021.102353
- 2020 Naidoo, J. & Sibanda, D. (2020). Examining science performance of South African grade 9 learners in TIMSS 2015 through a gender lens. South African Journal of Education, 40(2), 1-10.
- https://doi.org/10.15700/saje.v40ns2a1717
- 2019 Mthiyane, N., Naidoo, J. & Bertram, C., Context matters: Heads of Department’s leadership practices in monitoring and supporting teachers in schools participating in Jika iMfundo. Journal of Education, 75 http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2520-9868/i75a05
- 2016 Naidoo, J. & Rule, P., Teacher’s subjectivities and emotionality in HIV & AIDS teaching. African Journal of AIDS Research, 15(3), 233-241. http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2016.1190768
- 2016 Naidoo, J. & Muthukrishna, N., Child well-being in a rural context: Shifting to a social sustainability lens. South African Journal of Childhood Education, 6(2), 1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajce.v6i2.458
- 2016 Grossen, B., Muthukroshna, N. & Naidoo, J., A comparison of the effects of text-based instruction versus standard-based instruction in the early years. South African Journal of Childhood Education, 6(2), 1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajce.v6i2.459
- 2016 Naidoo, L., Naidoo, J. & Muthukrishna, N., Researching the principalship in the African context: A critical literature review. Gender and Behaviour, 14(1), 7126-7147. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332859745
- 2007 Muthukrishna, N., Ramsuran, A., Pennefather, J., Naidoo, J. & Jugmohan, P., Sense-making frameworks: Dominant discursive constructions of learners and communities by teachers in the context of intersecting barriers to basic education. Perspectives in Education, 25(1), 31-44. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262754028
Chapters in Books
- Borerro, N. & Naidoo, J. (2023), Teachers living the curriculum: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Action Research. N. Wahlström & B. Karseth (Eds.) International Encyclopedia of Education, (4th ed.). Contemporary Curriculum and Ways of Knowing. Elsevier.
- 2018 Rule, P. & Naidoo, J., “I have learnt but am still developing”: Masters students’ evolving conceptions of research. In E. Bitzer (Ed) Spaces, journeys and new horizons in postgraduate supervision (pp. 221-233), Stellenbosch: African Sun Media. https://doi.org/10.18820/9781928357810
- 2018 Naidoo, J. (2018). A narrative approach to study teachers and HIV & AIDS teaching. Sage Research Methods Cases. Sage Publications Ltd.
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781526436825
- Mthiyane, N., Naidoo, J. & Bertram, C. (2018), Balancing monitoring and support: The role of HODs in curriculum coverage. In Learning about sustainable change in education in South Africa: the Jika iMfundo campaign 2013-2017. Johannesburg: Saide.
- 2016 Muthukrishna, N., Morojele, P., Naidoo, J. & D’amant, A., Access to Education: Experiences from South Africa, In E.G. Iriarte, R. McConkey & R. Gilligan (Eds). Disability and Human Rights: Global perspectives. Palgrave Macmillan. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295075367
- 2013 Naidoo, J., HIV/AIDS pedagogy and teacher emotions: The heart of the matter, In D. Francis (Ed). Sexuality, Society and Pedagogy (pp. 45-61), Bloemfontein, Sun Media. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262742227
- Muthukrishna, N; Ramsuran, A; Pennefather, J; Naidoo, J; Jugmohan, P. (2008), Teachers’ dominant discursive constructions of learners and communities in the context of HIV/AIDS. In A. Muthukrishna (Ed.). Educating for social justice and inclusion in an African context. New York: Nova Science Publishers Inc.
- Moll, I; Welch, T; Naidoo, J. (2004), Curriculum Responsiveness in Programme and Materials Development for Distance Teacher Education. In Griesel, H. (Ed), Curriculum Responsiveness: Case Studies in Higher Education. Pretoria, SAUVCA. ISBN: 0- 62 – 33085 – 6.
Teaching Expertise
- Research Discourses.
- Research Methodologies
- Researching Teacher Development
- Teacher Identities and Teacher Change
- Qualitative Data Analysis
Student Supervision
Masters
PhD
Honours
Masters
- 2002 Simelane, B.H. Professional supportive conversations as a mentoring approach to improve School Management Teams capacity in their practice of curriculum management.
- 2002 Ntshingile, B.C. Exploring Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) grade 7 teachers’ experiences in the development of formal assessment tasks in Umzinyathi district.
- 2022 Woodraj, A. Narratives of English Home Language teachers’ personal and professional identities in the UThukela district
- 2022 Odayar, T. Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom Approaches as Learning Strategies in Electronic Control and Digital Electronics at a Technical and Vocational Education Training Institution.
- 2021 Baijnath, P. Exploring teacher identities and emotions in the teaching of Evolution in Grade 12 Life Sciences.
- 2021 Heslop, U. An exploration of teacher learning of grade 12 Life Sciences teachers in a Professional Learning Community.
- 2021 Sanjeevy, M. Drawing to Learn as an Alternative Teaching Strategy to enhance Interpretation and Understanding of Electrical Drawings.
- 2021 Moodliar, S. For the Love of Teaching: Narratives of Teacher Identity and Teacher Emotion Rooted in Learning Support.
- 2021 Campbell, C. Exploring Teacher Learning in Professional Learning Communities of Adult Education and Training (AET) L4 English Teachers.
- 2020 Van Blerk, E. Narratives of teacher learning in adopting a blended approach in a tertiary institution
- 2021 Baijnath, P. (Main Supervisor) Exploring teacher identities and emotions in the teaching of Evolution in Grade 12 Life Sciences.
- 2021 Heslop, U. (Main Supervisor) An exploration of teacher learning of grade 12 Life Sciences teachers in a Professional Learning Community.
- 2021 Sanjeevy, M. (Main Supervisor) Drawing to Learn as an Alternative Teaching Strategy to enhance Interpretation and Understanding of Electrical Drawings.
- 2021 Odayar, T. (Main Supervisor) Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom Approaches as Learning Strategies in Electronic Control and Digital Electronics at a Technical and Vocational Education Training Institution.
- 2021 Moodliar, S. (Main Supervisor) For the Love of Teaching: Narratives of Teacher Identity and Teacher Emotion Rooted in Learning Support
- 2021 Campbell, C. (Co-supervisor) Exploring Teacher Learning in Professional Learning Communities of Adult Education and Training (AET) L4 English Teachers
- 2020 Van Blerk, E. (Main Supervisor) Narratives of teacher learning in adopting a blended approach in a tertiary institution
- 2019 Majola, L. (Main Supervisor) Teacher learning through collaborative teaching: A case study of a secondary school in Pietermaritzburg
- 2019 Mkhize, T. A. (Co-supervisor) An exploration of the role of the Advanced Certificate in Education Mathematical Literacy programme in developing teacher knowledge in the Umgungundlovu district
- 2019 Jordan, M.M. (Main Supervisor) An exploration of the role of the Continuous Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) programme, on senior school managers within the Uthekela District
- 2019 Nene, T. (Main Supervisor) Exploring the role of principals in supporting professional development in school-based professional learning communities
- 2019 Magoso, S. (Main Supervisor) Exploring collaborative learning of FET Business Studies teachers in one cluster in the Pholela Circuit
- 2019 Rubela, T. (Main Supervisor) Examining Teacher Learning of Grade 12 Life Sciences teachers in a Professional Learning Community located in the Harry Gwala District
- 2019 Mshengu, J. (Main Supervisor) Exploring an FET Mathematical Literacy Professional Learning Community (PLC) in Umgungundlovu District as a space that contributes to teacher knowledge
- 2019 Ngema, M. P. (Main Supervisor) An exploration of professional development experiences of Natural Sciences teachers in Ongoye cluster of Utungulu district
- 2018 Mbatha, Z.S. (Main Supervisor) Exploring the collaborative learning of senior phase mathematics teachers in 1 + 9 mathematics cluster at Maphumulo Circuit.
- 2018 Bhengu, Z. (Main Supervisor) An exploration of teacher learning in professional learning communities of Mathematical Literacy teachers in Umgungundlovu district
- 2018 Magwanyana, A.X.M. (Main Supervisor) Examining grade 10 Mathematics teacher learning in one cluster of uMkhambathi circuit
- 2018 Magwanyana, P.P. (Main Supervisor) Exploring mathematics teacher’s personal and professional identities in the intermediate phase in one primary school in uMkhambathini circuit
- 2018 Magwanyana, T.P. (Main Supervisor) Exploring teacher learning of FET phase Life Orientation teachers in professional learning communities (PLCs) in one secondary school in Umkhambathi circuit
- 2018 Majozi, P. (Main Supervisor) The exploration of grade 10 teacher’s knowledge with regards to practical work in Life Sciences
- 2017 Muza, E. (Main Supervisor) Experiences of grade 11 Life Sciences and Life Orientation teachers in the teaching of HIV & AIDS Education: A case study of Swayimane ward
- 2017 Cele, T. (Main Supervisor) An exploration of teacher emotions and curricular change in grade 11 Life Sciences
- 2017 Amod, R.G. (Main Supervisor) Exploring teacher emotions in relation to curriculum changes in Business Studies grade ten.
- 2017 Mdlolo, N.G. (Co-supervisor) Exploring Physical sciences teachers’ views and understanding of gender equity in Science Education in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
- 2016 Nundkoomar, M. (Co-supervisor) An exploration of how on-going curriculum changes affect the emotions of Life Sciences teachers
- 2015 Nkabinde, N. (Co-supervisor) The geographies of schooling for teen mothers in a KwaZulu-Natal school
- 2015 Moodley, K. (Co-supervisor) A narrative inquiry into how children experience and negotiate race and race relations in their social spaces
- 2008 Mpontshane, N.B. (Co-supervisor) Social rights of children in the context of HIV/AIDS: What is the reality in a new democracy in South Africa
- 2006 Ramiah, P. (Co-supervisor) Teachers’ dominant discourses of barriers to basic education in the context of HIV/AIDS
PhD
Current Supervision
- 2022 Muza, E. Exploring socio-cultural complexities and their influence on the teaching of HIV & AIDS in Life Orientation at the FET phase
- Zebron, S. In progress. Survivors of sexual violence in selected academic institutions in Zimbabwe: Narratives of resilience and recovery. (Co-supervisor Prof. Nithi Muthukrishna)
- 2022 Nkanyiso, N.A. (Main Supervisor) Teachers and blended learning: Lessons learned and challenges experienced in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 2021 Mthembu, N.A
- 2021 Nene, T.W. (Main Supervisor) Principals navigating the challenges of teaching and learning during the Covid-19 pandemic
- 2019 Muza, E. (Main Supervisor) Exploring socio-cultural complexities and their influence on the teaching of HIV & AIDS in Life Orientation at the FET phase.
- Nkanyiso, N.A. In progress. Teachers and blended learning: Lessons learned and challenges experienced in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Honours
Supervision of 31 BEd Hons Independent Research Projects between 2011-2018.
Editorial Board Member
- Perspectives in Education.
Reviewer For Journals
- Teaching and Teacher Education.
- African Journal of AIDS Research.
- South African Journal of Education.
- Perspectives in Education.
- Journal of Education.
- South African Review of Education.
- The Independent Journal of Teaching and Learning.
Guest Lectures/Seminars
- Guest Lecturer on the International Exchange Programme at Chandigarh University in India from 22 September- 3 October 2019.
- Presented a seminar on Research Design and Methodology to MEd and PhD students at Durban University of Technology (Pietermaritzburg campus) in July 2019 & 24 February 2020.