Degrees Held
- MEd
Profile
Experience
Accomplishments
Awards
Experience
- Currently lectures Computer Science Education
- Lecturer for Computer modules for the University of Free State satellite campus
- Subject Head for Computers at school level
- Mathematics, Information Technology and Computer Applications Technology teacher
- Columbia University alumni
- Reviewed article/s for the following Journal:
- African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
- South African Computer Journal
Accomplishments
- Run a number of teacher content workshops for the Department of Basic Education
- First Lego League referee and coach
- Coached team that won the Robotic KZN regional design award – 2014
- Google Computational Thinking- certified
- Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator
- Inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society
- Member of AMESA and presented articles at the AMESA KZN regional conference- 2013, 2014, 2015
- Examiner and moderator for computer subjects in the Umlazi Education District
- National Senior Certificate marker
- Designed techno curriculum titled Digital Kingship – 2014
- BEd completed with first class pass
- BEd Hons completed with cum laude
- Information Communications Technology (ICT) representative at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Summit 2015. I served on the planning commission tasked with the implementation of ICTs in schools.
- Launch my own website to help students in computers and mathematics- http://fibonacci.africa/
Awards
Meritorious Awards – UKZN (2006, 2009)
Research Interests
- The integration of teaching/learning of Mathematics and ICTs, online learning, self-regulated learning, exploring programming languages, instructional design models, efficient code design, Geometry, Trigonometry, visualization, use of apps in education, robotics and design, algorithmic thinking, dynamic software, pre-service teachers, web designs, innovative designs that enhance the teaching/learning process in computer programming and Mathematics.
Teaching Interests
- Computer programming
- Robotics
- ICTs in education
- Mathematics
- Database integration
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Conference Proceedings
Other
Journal Articles
- Govender, R. G., & Govender, D. W. (2020). ROBOPROG: Learning of flowcharts through a gamified experience. International Journal of eBusiness and eGovernment Studies, 12(2), 612-624.
- Govender, R. G., & Govender, D. W. (2019). Learning geometry online: A creative individual learning experience. International Journal of eBusiness and eGovernment Studies, 12(2), 151-165.
- Naidoo, J., & Govender, R. G. (2019). Exploring In-service and Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions of Integrating Technology-based Tools When Teaching Circle Geometry. The International Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Learning, 26(2), 29-49.
- Naidoo, J., & Govender, R. (2014). Exploring the use of a dynamic online software programme in the teaching and learning of trigonometric graphs. Pythagoras, 35(2), 45-57.
Conference Proceedings
- Govender, R.G. (2015, April). Using apps when teaching Mathematics. Paper presented at The Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa Annual Regional Conference, South Africa, Durban.
- Govender, R.G. (2014, May). Exploring the Use of Technology When Teaching. Paper presented at The Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa Annual Regional Conference, South Africa, Durban.
- Govender, R.G. (2013, July). Technology beyond than merely a teaching tool. Paper presented at The Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa Annual Regional Conference, South Africa, Durban.
Other
- Llewellyn, E., Avrakotos, F., Pather, V., Nunkumar, S., Lourens, Y., van Kampen, A., Oelofsen, S., Govender, R.G (2017). Clarification of existing content and Additional concepts.
- Govender, R.G (2014). Basic HTML handbook.
Community Involvement
- IT grounding sessions targeting under performing schools
Student Supervision
- Currently supervising master students