March 2018
Zelda Barends (previously van der Merwe) > Other Awards
This award is granted to early career researchers for careeradvancement
September 2017
Zelda Barends (previously van der Merwe) > Other Awards
This award is awarded to early career researchers to advance their career. The funding is given based on project proposals for project management and implementation.
January 2015
Zelda Barends (previously van der Merwe) > Other Awards
R200 000 is granted to applicants to take sabbatical leave to complete PhD's. The funding allowed me to take a 10-month sabbatical, so the funding was used to pay a replacement for work as well as for any running costs of my PhD.
I used the time to write up my PhD and was able to submit my manuscript for examination by the end of my sabbatical period.
Full Member
Dr. Zelda Barends (previously van der Merwe)
Membership since:
2018
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Awards
Degrees:
2016
Doctorate
Other
2012
Master
Other
2009
Undergraduate
Other
2006
Undergraduate
Other
Publications resulting from Research
Phd Thesis: Foundation Phase B Ed Teacher Education: Bridging the Theory-Practice Divide in Reading Literacy Teacher Preparation through Work-Integrated Learning
Supervisor: Prof C Nel
Barends, Z. & Nel, C. 2017. The role of work-integrated learning in enhancing pre-service teachers’ preparedness to teach reading literacy. South African Journal of Childhood Education 7(1), a435. https:// doi.org/10.4102/sajce. v7i1.435
M Ed Dissertation: An analysis of What and How Reading Literacy Components are included and taught within a Foundation Phase Teacher Preparation Programme
Supervisor: Prof C Nel
van der Merwe, Z. & Nel, C. 2012. Reading Literacy within a Teacher Preparation Programme: What we Know and What we Should Know. South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2 (2):137-157.
Supervisor: Prof C Nel
Barends, Z. & Nel, C. 2017. The role of work-integrated learning in enhancing pre-service teachers’ preparedness to teach reading literacy. South African Journal of Childhood Education 7(1), a435. https:// doi.org/10.4102/sajce. v7i1.435
M Ed Dissertation: An analysis of What and How Reading Literacy Components are included and taught within a Foundation Phase Teacher Preparation Programme
Supervisor: Prof C Nel
van der Merwe, Z. & Nel, C. 2012. Reading Literacy within a Teacher Preparation Programme: What we Know and What we Should Know. South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2 (2):137-157.
Education Association of South Africa (EASA) Annual Conference, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Elangeni Hotel.
2025
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Elangeni Hotel.
Work-integrated learning: the bridge linking theory and practice in teacher preparation
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Stellenbosch University, Lord Charles Hotel Somerset West
2025
Stellenbosch University, Lord Charles Hotel Somerset West
The amazing race a teaching and learning opportunity to bridge the theory and practice divide through knowledge integration (poster presentation)
8th Annual Teaching Practice Symposium, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus
2025
North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus
Foundation Phase BEd Teacher Education: Bridging the Theory-Practice Divide in Reading Literacy Teacher Preparation through Work-Integrated Learning
PhD Colloquium, North-West University, Potchefstroom
2025
North-West University, Potchefstroom
An analysis of What and How Reading Literacy Components are included and taught within a Foundation Phase Teacher Preparation Programme
Early Childhood Education Research and Development Week (10-14 September), Rhodes University
2025
Rhodes University
Reading Literacy within a Teacher Preparation Programme: What We Know and What We Should Know
Education Association of South Africa (EASA) Annual Conference,
2025
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Elangeni Hotel
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Stellenbosch University
2025
Lord Charles Hotel Somerset West
8th Annual Teaching Practice Symposium, North-West University
2025
North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus
North-West University and De Driestar Educatief (Netherlands; Gouda) has made provision for annual exchange opportunities for staff. This exchange is in aid of capacity building and allows for collaborative partnerships to be established. This exchange
2025
De Driestar Educatief (Netherlands; Gouda)