School of Social Sciences

Teaching and Learning

Dr Janet Muthuki

Muthuki@ukzn.ac.za
031-260-6462

To support the teaching and learning endeavours of the School the following activities will be undertaken:

  • a) To promote curriculum transformation, regular meeting will be held with programmes in each of the four clusters. 
  • b) To provide academic support and monitoring, Academic Development Officers will facilitate a programme to identify and support students who are at risk. 
  • c) On-going tutor training will be provided to ensure that tutors have the necessary skills to facilitate tutorials. 
  • d) To improve on teaching skills, regular workshops and seminars with be conducted for staff. 
  • e) To evaluate and account for teaching, staff will be assisted with completing the teaching workload template. 
  • f) To promote research in teaching and learning, staff will participate in conferences and seminars.