Teboho Mokoena

• Designed and developed technology-enabled learning experiences tailored to diverse learners, applying evidence-based instructional design and digital pedagogy. • Collaborated cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to transform high-level course blueprints into detailed instructional storyboards and course atlases aligned with project timelines. • Supported quality assurance (QA) processes by interpreting client feedback, applying updates, and ensuring design work met Construct’s quality benchmarks. • Designed future-focused, learner-centered online modules aligned with digital pedagogy and institutional standards, supporting postgraduate-level academic development within global higher education contexts.

• Post-graduate teaching, including the development of theoretical frameworks, content and assessment strategies. • Research and publications. • Student supervision and co-supervision. • Evaluation of teaching practice. • Administration.

Assessment and Grading: Evaluate and assign grades to student submissions including assignments, essays, research papers, and examination scripts Apply consistent marking standards according to departmental rubrics and assessment criteria Provide constructive written feedback to support student learning and improvement Mark submissions across multiple modules within the department's portfolio Quality Assurance: Ensure assessment processes meet university and departmental quality standards Participate in moderation processes to maintain consistency across multiple markers Verify that assigned grades accurately reflect expected learning outcomes and academic standards Contribute to the reliability and validity of assessment processes

Curriculum Management a. Design, develop and review curriculum material, including lesson plans, assessment, instructional resources and alignment. b. Ensure preparation for assessment processes to be fair, valid, reliable, and free from bias or discrimination. c. Ensuring frameworks and materials are compliant with QCTO regulatory learning guidelines, ensuring content is maintained according to up-to-date legislation. d. Stay updated on emerging educational trends, research, and best practices to continuously improve curriculum development. e. Participate in curriculum planning meetings, committees, and other collaborative activities. Implementation preparation a. Ensure that the curriculum is designed within the given agreed deadlines and for effective implementation in program delivery methods and resource availability. b. Provide advice to the Project Management team and support them in effectively implementing the curriculum. c. Lead the moderation process by reviewing assessment results, providing feedback to assessors and ensuring that ethical grading policies are constantly maintained. Training Material Management a. Maintain accurate records of all training materials with version control management. b. Conduct periodic audits on material both when new materials are received by providers and on a regular review basis. Update training materials to reflect any changes in content, regulations, or best practices. c. Research cost estimates and source training materials from reputable suppliers or vendors. d. Coordinate the distribution of training materials to designated personnel.

Online module and Organisation administration • Prepare modules and organisations for beginning of semester on UFS Learning Management System, this includes to copy and upload content, set availability dates and upload of banners. • Enrol academic /support staff in specific modules and/or organisations on the UFS Learning Management System. • Follow divisional procedure regarding the development of modules on the UFS Learning Management System. Online module and Organisation development • Assist academic and support staff to upload and format text, audio, video and other electronic learning materials on the UFS Learning Management System (as needed). • Assist academic and support staff with the creation of assessment activities on the UFS Learning Management System (as needed). • Assist academic and support staff with the creation of collaboration activities on the UFS Learning Management System (as needed). • Play an active role in the implementation of relevant BLISS projects. • Follow divisional procedure regarding the development of modules on the UFS Learning Management System. Training and Development • Develop training materials related to the use of various tools on the Learning Management System for staff and students. • Incorporate Universal Design for Learning principles in development and presentation of training materials and sessions. • Train Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in using the Learning Management System. Research assistance • Gather/collect/capture data on the use of the UFS Learning Management System for the biannual module analysis project. • Capture staff and student UFS Learning Management System query and training data on a daily basis. • Participate in self-development activities to stay ahead on the latest trends in learning development. • Play an active role in BLISS research projects.

TEACHING * Engaging in class teaching that fosters a purposeful progression in learning and which is consistent with the learning areas and programmes of subjects and grades as determined. * Class Teacher. * Preparing lessons taking into account orientation, regional courses, new approaches, techniques, evaluation, aids, etc. in the field. * Taking on leadership roles in respect of the Afrikaans subject. * To plan, co-ordinate, control, administer, evaluate and report on learners' academic progress. * To recognise that learning is an active process and be prepared to use a variety of strategies to meet the outcomes of the curriculum. EXTRA & CO-CURRICULAR *Assists the Departmental Head to identify aspects which require special attention and to assist in addressing them. Assists the Principal in overseeing learner counselling and guidance, careers, discipline and the general welfare of all learners. * Rugby and tennis coach ADMINISTRATIVE * To co-ordinate and control all the academic activities of Afrikaans. * To control and co-ordinate stock which is used and required. *To manage all LTSM materials required for Afrikaans. Maintaining termly audit forms of textbooks. INTERACTION WITH STAKEHOLDERS *To participate in agreed school/educator appraisal processes in order to regularly review my professional practice with the aim of improving teaching, learning and management. *To remain informed of current developments in educational thinking and curriculum development. COMMUNICATION *To co-operate with colleagues of all grades in order to maintain a good teaching standard and progress among learners and to foster administrative efficiency within the school. *To participate in departmental committees, seminars and courses in order to contribute to and/or update my professional views/standards.

 Contribute towards leading research for the Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL) in the area of evidence-based change in learning and teaching to further scholarship, student engagement and success.  Promote critical, internal self-reflection and reflective accountability, provide CTL with information about issues that they can focus on.  Develop, write and proctor assignments and marking of scripts.  Assist students with course material during office hours, and answer emails from students to ensure proper understanding of the course material.  Serve as the administrator for the course discussion thread online and update the online course page with current due dates, assignments and class hours to make sure everyone has access to update information.  Support lesson planning and curriculum development for graduate-level and final years’ students.  Facilitate classes and support students on their progress.  Integrate research into teaching and learning.  Contribute to the development and achievement of quality standards and criteria.  Take part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and access to higher education.  Maintain and develop academic, research and teaching skills.  Develop in personal research and scholarship.

Key Responsibilities: • Manage and co-ordinate efficient and streamlined operations within the laboratory. Conduct timekeeping. Assist students with troubleshooting, general use, Microsoft Office programmes, internet search and Blackboard as well as printing. • Teach according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students. • Organise adequate learning material and resources. • Manage and monitor supplies, ensuring adequate stock, replenish supplies as needed. Maintain all lab equipment and ensure that all are in working order. • Ensure efficient housekeeping within the laboratory, make sure that equipment is clean and enforce all rules concerning the use of labs. • Maintain a comfortable and safe working environment for lab users. • Stay abreast of UFS policies. Familiarise myself with the emergency procedures of the building.

Key Responsibilities: • Managed efficient and streamlined daily operations, which consisted of receiving, checking, controlling, scanning and packing scripts for marking including indexed archival of scripts after marking.

Key Responsibilities: • Facilitated and worked on services and resources designed to assist students to develop the employability skills they need in today’s world of work. Conducted needs analysis and identified key metrics. • Assisted students in exploring their career prospects and achieve key management skills. • Provided services to employers to advertise, interview and recruit our talented students (for both temporary and permanent positions). • Manage continuous process improvement initiatives for career development, through workshops, our very own resource centre as well as career fairs. • Managed the company’s media relations – regularly updated the company’s website and various social media accounts.

Achievements: • Successfully supported, guided and mentored first year students with the transitioning process from high school to university with first year seminars. • Created links to the community and provided a sense of belonging through partnering first-year students with a mentor by means of the P3 Mentorship Programme. • Fostered responsible citizenship and engaged scholarship through community service and other co-curricular programmes within Student Affairs and the greater university environment. • Forged strong partners with important institutional stakeholders in order to open different pathways that enable student success – with the main focus on academics.

Key Responsibilities: • Managed the physical set-up, and co-ordination of venues, equipment, and administration processes during implementation of the SLD training programmes and events.

My MEd dissertation focused on "Integrating Reflective Assessment and Theory: Perceptions regarding the Community Engagement section of a University Module" using the Capabilities Approach and Experiential Learning theory as dual theoretical frameworks.

Research titled: Strategies for Achieving Efficient School Leadership and Management of Primary Schools in South Africa