Degrees Held
- PhD,
- Masters,
- Honours in Computer Science,
- B. Comm,
- JSED.
Profile
Experience
Accomplishments
Awards
Experience
- Discipline Coordinator : Computer Science Education (2012 to present)
- Head of School – 2010 – 2011 – School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SMTE)
- Dean’s Assistant for Initial Teacher Education (2008 – 2009)
- Reviewer for the following national and international journals:
- Perspectives in Education- (National)
- African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education – (National)
- African Education Review (National)
- Education as Change (National)
- African Journal of Information Systems – (International)
- International Journal of Educational Sciences – (International)
- External Moderator for the following universities including one International:
- External Moderator for the following universities including one International:
- University of Pretoria
- North West University – Potchefstroom Campus
- North West University – Mafikeng Campus
- Midlands State University – Zimbabwe (International)
Accomplishments
- Received NRF Rating – Category C – in 2015.
- Member of the Umalusi External Moderators Team – Information Technology (2012 – present)
- Member of the NRF Review Committee – Economic and Management Sciences / Information and Communication Technology (2011- 2014)
- Served on National Task Team –2000&2001 (Restructuring and Modernisation of FET Curriculum in Computer Studies – RAM process)
- Appointed by Minister of Education (Prof. Kader Asmal) to serve on the FET Computer Science committee for the writing of the New National Curriculum (NCS) for implementation in 2006 (6 member national team).
- Appointed as an International Review member of an accreditation team in Ghana to assess curriculum and B.Ed. programmes at University of Winneba and Cape Coast
Awards
- College Award UKZN – College of HumanitiesDec 2019. Outstanding research output – top thirty.
- College Award UKZN – College of HumanitiesDec 2018. Outstanding research output – top thirty.
- School Award UKZN – School of Education Dec 2018. Third highest PUs in school.
- NRF Rating Award NRF 2015. NRF Rating Category C
- Merit Awards UKZN 2006 and 2009. Merit award for excellent performance.
Research Interests
- ICT integration in Teaching and Learning, Technology Adoption Models/Theories, User Acceptance of Technology, Learning Management Systems in Teaching and Learning, Programming Paradigms and the Teaching of Programming.
Teaching Interests
- Computer Science Education Methodology, Programming using an Objects First Approach.
Supervision
- Successfully completed the supervision and graduation of 16 PhD students and 10 Master’s students.
Community Involvement/Outreach
- Project Title: Empowering Information Technology Teachers in Economically Deprived rural Schools – SANPAD Ref No. 10/32 (2010- 2013). ). The objective of the project was to empower teachers in IT from formerly disadvantage schools. The project involved improving IT teachers’ professional development of programming. Paired programming, problem solving, and metacognition was explored.
- Project Title: Integration of ICT (2009 – 2011). This was an NRF funded project, post PhD. Project involved the integration of ICT in 2 schools, which were part of the Vulundela Project where the focus was on empowering rural schools through ICT.
Postgraduate Student
Supervision
Journal Articles
Conference Proceedings
Awards
Journal Articles
- Rugube T & Govender DW (2022). Evaluation of a Software Model for Integrating Learning Management Systems and Massive Open Online Courses, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 5(3), pages: 170-183, http://ijirss.com/index.php/ijirss/article/view/493
- Mafa KR & Govender DW (2022). In-Service Science Teacher’s Perceptions Towards the Use of Information Communication Technology Tools in Teaching and Learning in a COVID-19 Environment, E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (EHASS) , Volume 3 Issue 8 pp 310-322, Available online at: https://noyam.org/journals/ehass DOI : https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2022383
- Anyanwu CC, Govender DW Ngwenya JC (2022). Integration of Technology in Business Education: Emerging Voices from Secondary School Classrooms in Nigeria, E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (EHASS),Volume 3 Issue 5 pp 160-174 Available online at: Https://noyam.org/journals/ehass/ DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2022351
- Anyanwu CC, Govender DW Ngwenya JC (2022). Responding To The New Norm: Analysing Business Education Teacher’s Technology Proficiency And The Impact On Online Teaching. International Journal of Science & Research, Vol. 78 | No. 7/1 DOI: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.7.4
- Reginald Gerald Govender & Desmond Wesley Govender (2021) “A Physical Computing Approach to the Introduction of Computer Programming among a Group of Pre-service Teachers”, African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 25:1,pp54-65, DOI: 10.1080/18117295.2021.1924440
- Madzamba H & Govender DW ( 2021). “Investigating Determinants of Behavioural Intention to Accept Technology of Zimbabwean Teacher Education Colleges Lecturers,” Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 9, No. 7, pp. 1369 – 1374, 2021. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090703.
- Kayode AE & Govender DW (2021). “Examining A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Students’ Skill Level in the Use of Computer-Based Technology In Nigerian Universities”, African Journal of Educational Management, Vol.22, Nos 1 & 2
- Abidoye AP,Ochola EO, Obagbuwa IC & Govender DW (2020). “An Improved Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm: A Technique for Extending Wireless Sensor Networks Lifetime Utilization” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA) – Volume 11 No 8.
- Mtshali MA, Maistry SM & Govender DW (2020). Online discussion forum: A tool to support learning in business management education. South African Journal of Education, 40(2):Art. #1803, 9 pages. https://doi.org/10.15700/saje.v40n2a1803
- Govender DW & Kayode AE (2020). Examining Availability And Frequency Use Of Computer-Based Technology Resources Among Students In Nigerian Universities, International Journal of Science & Research, Vol. 76, Issue 4: http://dx.doi.org/10.21506/j.ponte.2020.4.26
- Dlalisa SF & Govender DW (2020). Challenges Of Acceptance and Usage of a Learning Management System amongst Academics, International Journal of eBusiness and eGovernment Studies, vol 12, No 1, pp 63 – 78.
- Govender, RG & Govender, DW, (2020), ROBOPROG: LEARNING OF FLOWCHARTS THROUGH A GAMIFIED EXPERIENCE , INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES Vol 12, No 2, 2020 ISSN: 1309-8047 (Online) 612 – 624 https://sobiad.org/eJOURNALS/journal_IJBM/arhieves/IJBM_2020-2ek/r-govender.pdf
- Govender, RG & Govender, DW, (2020), Learning Geometry Online: A Creative Individual Learning Experience, International Journal of eBusiness and eGovernment Studies, 12(2): 151-165. doi: 10.34111/ijebeg.202012205
- Olukayode S & Govender DW (2019). A Critical Analysis Of Factors Influencing Academic Performance Of Distance E-Learners in a Nigerian University, International Journal of Science & Research,vol. 75, Issue 9, pp 49 – 64.
- Mafa KR & Govender DW (2019). Investigation Of The New Public Management Reform On Service Delivery In A Developing Country: E-Governance, International Journal of Science & Research, vol. 75, Issue 7, pp 2 – 12.
- Govender DW & Basak SK (2018). A Model of the Factors Affecting International Postgraduate Students’ Pursuit of Degrees: A Case Study, Dirasat Educational Sciences, vol 45, No 2, pp 424-434.
- Olukayode S & Govender DW (2018). The Influence of Frequency of Engagement with ICT on Academic Performance of Distance e-Learners: A Case of a Nigerian University, Journal of Education and Entrepreneurship, vol 5, No 3, pp 75-89. https://doi.org/10.26762/jee.2018.400023 ISSN: 2636-4794 (Print), ISSN: 2636-4778 (Online)
- Chitanana L & Govender DW (2018). Tracing sources of design uncertainty and controversy in Web 2.0 facilitated collaborative design process, The African Journal of Information Systems, Vol 10, Issue 2, pp 104 – 119.
- Mafa KR & Govender DW (2018). The Use Of Mobile Technology Devices In Botswana Secondary Schools To Enhance Teaching And Learning, International Journal of Sciences and Research vol 74, Issue 8, pp 198 – 213.
- Gachie W & Govender DW (2017). Innovation Policy and Governance in the African Region, International Business and Economics Research Journal, vol 16, No 2, pp 119 – 129.
- Gachie EM & Govender DW (2017). The Evaluation Of Human Computer Interface Design Of Learning Management Systems: Problems And Perspectives, Problems and Perspectives in Management, vol 15, no 3, pp 1-17
- Mafa KR & Govender DW (2017). Perceptions Of Students Towards The Use Of Mobile Devices In Improving Academic Performance: A Case Of A Senior Secondary School In A Developing Country, International Journal of Sciences and Research, vol 74, No 4, pp 220 – 233.
- Basak SK & Govender DW (2017). A Proposed Model Using ICT with Training To Increase the Research Productivity of University Academics, Dirasat Educational Sciences, vol 44, No 4, Supplement 5, pp 373-389.
- Basak SK & Govender DW (2017). A Model To Increase The Research Productivity Of University Academics Using ICT Adoption And ICT Training, Dirasat Educational Sciences, vol 44, No 4, Supplement 1, pp 377-391.
- Basak SK & Govender DW (2017). Comparative Analysis of ICT Use with Training versus ICT Use without Training to Increase Research Productivity of University Academics, Dirasat Educational Sciences, vol 44, No 4, Supplement 5, pp 359-371.
- Basak SK & Govender DW (2017). Empirical Examination of Extending the Technology Acceptance Model to Consumer E-Commerce, International Journal of Sciences and Research, vol 73, No 11, pp 396-413.
- Gachie W & Govender DW (2017). Commercialization of higher education institutions’ research within the National System of Innovation, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development,pp 387-397 DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2017.1338387
- Gachie EM & Govender DW (2017). Practical Application Of Corporate Governance Principles In A Developing Country: A Case Study, Journal of Risk, Governance and Control, vol 2, No 2, pp 67-75.
Conference Proceedings
- Basak S.K. & Govender D.W. (2015). Reference management software analysis: endnote and zotero. South Africa International Conference on Educational Technologies 19 – 21 April 2015 – “Educational Technologies in the 21st Century”. http://aa-rf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/SAICET-2015-Proceedings.pdf
- Govender, D.W. & Govender, I. (2014). A Review of The Use of a Learning Management System for Teaching in Secondary Schools: Insights From A South African Case. EDULEARN14, Spain.
- Govender, D.W. & Govender, I. (2013). On-Site Professional Development for Information Technology (IT) Teachers: A South African Case Study International Conference on Advanced Education Technology and Management Science (AETMS2013), Hong Kong.
- Govender, D.W. & Govender, I. (2013). Technology Adoption: A different perspective in a developing country. In Proceedings of 5th World conference on Educational Sciences (WCES 2013). 05- 08 February 2013, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. Published in Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences Journal, 116(2014), 2198-2204.
- Govender, D.W. & Govender, I. (2012). Are Students Learning Object Oriented Programming in an Object Oriented Programming Course? Student Voices. ITiCSE’12, July 3–5, 2012, Haifa, Israel.
- Havenga, M., Mentz, E., Breed, B., Govender, D., Govender, I., Dignum, F. & Dignum, V. (2012). A case study regarding teachers’ problem-solving activities and approaches towards computer programming in diverse learning environments. ICSIT 2012. The 3rd International conference on Society and Information Technologies. March 25th – 28th, 2012, Orlando, Florida, USA. Conference Proceedings.
- Mentz, E., Havenga, M., Govender, D.W., Govender, I & Breed, B. (2012). Empowering Information Technology Teachers in Rural Schools: A Needs Analysis. In proceedings of 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Vancouver, Canada, 13-17 April.
- Govender, I. & Govender, D.W. (2012). Using Social Networks for Teaching and Learning: An Exploratory study. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (pp. 2421-2427). Chesapeake, VA: AACE
- Govender, D.W. & Govender, I. (2011). Technology adoption: Beauty or Beast in Teaching and Learning? In Proceedings of EASA conference. EASA 2011, 10-13 January 2011; Sun City, South Africa
- Govender D.W. (2010). Educator Acceptance of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integration in teaching and learning in a developing country. In Proceedings of Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications held in Toronto, Canada, June 2010 – ISBN: 1-880094-65-8
- Govender, I. & Govender, D.W. (2010). An Exploratory Study: The effectiveness of a Learning Management System (LMS) in the delivery of a face-to-face programming course. In Proceedings of International Conference on Education, Training and Informatics: ICETI 2010. Florida, USA.
- Govender, I. & Govender, D.W. (2009). Learning management systems to support learning. SITE 2009. Charleston, USA.
- Govender, I. & Govender, D.W. (2008). Linking Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs about ICT in a Developing Country. In Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2008. June 30-July 4, 2008; Vienna, Austria.
- Govender D.W. (2007). Challenges with respect to the e-Readiness of Secondary school Teachers in KZN – South Africa. In Proceedings of Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE), Dundee, Scotland , 25-27 June 2007. ISBN – 978-1-59593-611-0.
- Govender D.W. (2006). Introduction of Asynchronous Learning Networks as a mode of Course Delivery in a developing Country in Africa. In Proceedings of Ed-Media conference for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), June 2006, Atlanta, Florida, USA. ISBN: 1-880094-59-2
- Govender D.W. & Govender N. (2005). ICT integration in Science Education. In proceedings of the international SASE 2005 conference in Maputo.
- Govender D.W. (2005). An investigation into the perceptions of students towards an online mode of course delivery. In proceedings of the KENTON 2005 conference in Port Alfred
Awards
- Meritorious Awards – UKZN (2006, 2009)