CURRICULUM VITAE

MOYRA KEANE
1. CURRENT POSITION:
2012 - present

Academic Advisor,
Centre for Teaching Learning & Development,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Scope of work: Plan, manage and co-ordinate initiatives to develop academic staff in terms
of capacity and excellence in their teaching, supervision and research. To be researchactive, supervise training co-ordinators, evaluate training, courses, materials and provide
vision on strategic planning. Design and teach courses for academic staff. Lead research
projects and supervise post-graduate students. Head of Supervisor training programme; cocoordinator of PGDipHE and Mentoring Project.
Workshops designed and presented:
Mentoring course for staff academic mentors
PGDipHE design team and lecturer
Research Writing for academics
Writing Retreats
Fitting writing into a busy schedule
How to manage your supervisor
Mentoring and Coaching for PhD students
Coaching for PhD Supervisors
Postgraduate supervision
Qualitative Research
Language in Science
Academic language issues
The Teaching Role
Assessment
Curriculum design
Ethics in participatory research
Advanced Coaching workshops
SRC leadership course presenter
Individual consultations:
Coaching and mentoring / Team coaching
Peer reviews and course evaluations
Course design
Preparing staff for Teaching Awards
Designing and judging Teaching Awards
Evaluation of Common Purpose Course
Research and Supervision: (See below)
3. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
HED (4 years) Natal University/Edgewood:
Physics; Chemistry, 1983
B.A.
UNISA: English; Psychology, 1991
MSc
Wits University, 1998 (Multilingualism & Science
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PhD
Coach training:

Formal Courses:

Education)
Wits University, 2006 (Understanding Science
Curriculum & Research in Rural KwaZulu-Natal)

Co-Active Coaching, Coaches Training Institute, 2008

Relationship Coaching 2010;
Results Coaching training, Certified Coach accreditation 2011;
Team Coaching ORSC 2012;
Organization & Relationship Coaching 2013.
NUFFIC Postgraduate Supervision Course (Rhodes University 2014)
Curriculum Course (Rhodes University 2014)

4a. MEMBERSHIP of ASSOCIATIONS:

IOSTE (International Organisation of Science & Technology Education.
Regional Representative for Southern Africa : 2007-2010; President:
2010-2012; Board member 2012-2014; Scientific committee 2010 2014)
MENSA
SAWISE (South African Women in Science & Engineering)
COMENSA (Coaching & Mentoring Institute of South Africa)
HESA (Higher Education South Africa)
Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching CoP.
4b. COURSES COMPLETED:
Project management & Leadership
Postgraduate Supervision
Disability awareness training
Copyright & Plagiarism
Creative Writing / Productive writing
Conflict Resolution
Presentation Skills
Various Research skills workshops
eLearning / designing E-tivities iTunesU workshop/ ePortfolio; Google.
Giving feedback to students
Writing Coaching Cecile Badenhorst
CHE seminar on Student Success - Vincent Tinto
Personal coach for 1 year
Teaching Standards Framework
Common Purpose Senior Leadership course
Wits Wonder-Woman Leadership Programme
5. ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS/AWARDS:
MSc (Distinction) 1998.
Masters Course: Science in Developing Countries Merit Award.
NRF/NSF Research scholarship to USA, 2003.
African Academy of Sciences: Regional prize for the Development of Education
Materials and Science Curricula, 2008.

6. PREVIOUS ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

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Summary
1984 1992
1993 1999
2000
2001 2002
July 2003 2004
May July 2009
2003 March 2011
April Dec 2011

Taught science in High Schools and Colleges (Township, rural,

suburban, private schools)
RADMASTE, Wits University: Research Officer
Right to Hope Trust: Project Manager
Academic Development Officer, College of Science
Acting Director College of Science, University of the Witwatersrand
Acting Assistant Dean: Faculty of Science
Academic Advisor, Science Teaching & Learning Centre, Faculty of
Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Senior Research, Centre for Education Policy Development (CEPD)

Additional consultancies:
January 2009 Present: Co-leader of workshop presentations for SANPAD and
SANTRUST in Durban, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Ethiopia.
Team and Career coaching: Emoyeni, Health Sciences, Computer
Sciences.
Led Strategic Planning workshops: Health Sciences, Emoyeni.
Project facilitation for British Council.
Wits Business School (WBS): Coaching Workshops for MMBEC
WBS: Research Writing for MBA students.
Career history:
Organisation
Position
Period
Functions

Hillcrest High School

Teacher
January 1985 to December 1989
Taught Physical Science Std 6 to 10;
Taught Communication; Guidance.
Developed & led school-wide Race Relations Programme

Organisation
Position
Period
Functions

Promat College Durban

HOD Science. Trainer & materials developer
January 1990 to December 1993
Developed bridging programme for prospective
engineering students.
Taught English Second Language to teachers.
Developed selection and assessment programme.
Evaluated Distance Learning Programme.
Designed and ran Leadership programme for disadvantaged youth (in
conjunction with Wilderness Leadership School).

Organisation
Position
Period
Functions

RADMASTE WITS University

Research Officer
January 1994 to January 2000
Developed a Science Dictionary (Translated into Sesotho)
Designed courses and ran workshops for teachers
Produced material for teachers studying for FDE.
Developed English Language workshops for teachers in Katlehong.
Developed programme of INSET courses for science teachers.
Developed curriculum in a consortium with School for Street Children.
Managed two National Projects on science teacher training.
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Organisation
Period
Function

Right to Hope Trust

June 2000 - December 2000
Project Manager
Managed National Office; developed policy documents for Department
of Education.

Organisation
Period
Function

Education consultant
February 2000 December 2000
Wrote science materials for Gauteng Institute of Curriculum
Development.
Participated in Research Project for GDE on Feeder Schools with
RADMASTE Centre, Wits University.
Wrote Educational episodes of Kagiso TV.
Designed and ran workshops for teachers unions (NUE & SADTU).

Other Career Involvements to 2000:

Writing:
Science material for SACHED (Cape Town), Published 1994.
Video scripts and booklets for Africa Growth Network 1995.
Video scripts and booklets for Kagiso.
Science Curriculum for Interactive Education in UK.
Science Teaching & Learning booklets for Gauteng Institute of
Educational Development.
Organisation
Period
Function

University of the Witwatersrand

2001 2002
Education Development Officer: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

Organisation
Period
Function

University of the Witwatersrand

July 2003 July 2004
Acting Director: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Facilitated mainstreaming of more holistic learner-centred curriculum.
Conceptualised and established the Science Teaching & Learning
Centre in the Faculty of Science.

Organisation
Period
Function

University of the Witwatersrand

January 2003 April 2011
Academic Advisor
Responsible for the Science Teaching & Learning Centre, in the
Faculty of Science.

Staff development:
Initiated the establishment of the Science Teaching & Learning Centre
Initiated Transformation workshop intervention
Set up and run Science Therapeutic Science collaboration project
on throughput and relevance of curriculum.
Mentored staff at various levels: Peer reviews and course
development advice to all staff in the Faculty.
Coaching (formal Life Coaching practitioner) Set up Coaching and
Research development Programme for Science staff engaged in
PhDs.
Workshops for Schools: Peer Review & Teaching Portfolios
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Assessment workshops for Faculty staff.

Micro teaching workshops for staff development University-wide.
Research Writing Workshops for staff ranging from PhD students to
professors.
Tutor Training workshops for various schools in the Faculty.
On review team for Academic Reviews for schools in the Faculty.
Arrange seminar series for staff on issues of teaching and learning.
Postdoc seminars
Teaching:
Formal courses:
BSc Hons course: Curriculum Design (designed & taught 2002-2009)
BSc Hons course: Practical work in Science (2001-2002)
Chem 122 (in 2002) (First year College of Science course)
BSc Hons Research Projects in relevant curriculum (2006)
MSc course sessions on Equity (2007-2009)
PGDipE (HE) Co-designed and taught 2014.
Short courses: (Designed and presented)
Language for Science and Study Skills Courses
Theoretical Frameworks course for NRF PhD Research School. (Maputo)
Academic Writing workshops for post graduate students
Mindfulness Training courses for Counselling Unit at University
Research Writing workshops for academic staff presented at Wits, UNISA and
Ethiopia
Postgraduate Supervision and coaching workshops for SANPAD PhD
candidates and supervisors (RCI National Project)
Coaching for Bale students (2008-2009) (Gender transformation programme)
Workshops on Study Skills for Aim Higher project
Course development: Workshops; planning; course design for various courses in the
Science Faculty; Health Sciences; SANPAD (Supervisor curriculum); courses for
RADMSTE, teacher training; e-learning, textbooks and TV scripts.
Community Service / Service to University:

National Postgraduate Forum (elected representative)

Supervision Award team
Team Leader for Position Paper and Task Group: The Student-Centred University
Advisor/ participant at Rural Schools Seminar at HSRC
University task team for the Academic Plan
Assessment Policy working group for Senate Policy at Wits
Recognition of Prior Learning working group for Senate Policy at Wits
Science expo judge for Gauteng region
Reader and examiner for PhDs and MScs for Wits; UKZN; University of Johannesburg
GIED advisor and editor of reports
Selection test invigilator in Faculty of Science & Faculty of Health Science (2001 2009)
2009 Extended Curriculum Selection tests results comparison with students academic
performance (Compiled and presented report to Senate Teaching & Learning Committee)
Provided functional guidelines for student support development and training of supervisors,
tutors, and mentors in Office of Student Affairs, Health Sciences.
Initiated Student-Centred project and discussion document for office of DVC.
Various Quinquennial review committees.
Taught on Targeting Talent Programme (Wits).
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Provided coaching for Bale Girls project (Wits).

Provided coaching for GOOT Programme.
Peer reviews for staff members
Course Evaluations: Geosciences Hons Common Purpose course; Meridian Leadership
Course for SRC
Team Coaching in Schools

Committees: (Internal)
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Science Teaching & Learning Committee

Senate Teaching & Learning Committee
EBE Teaching & Learning Committee
CLM Teaching & Learning Committee
Undergraduate Affairs Committee
Extended Curriculum group meetings
Admissions and Readmissions committee
Faculty Readmissions Committee
Council Readmission Committee
Staffing and Promotions
Faculty Board
Faculty Exec.
University Forum (elected member)
Academic Planning & Development
VC Teaching Award Committee & Faculty Teaching Award Committee
Senate Teaching and Learning Research Grant evaluator
MSc Marang committee & BSc Hons Marang committee
eMeetings for IOSTE Board
Senate (2004-2005) as Acting Director of College of Science
Centre for Health Science Education Advisory Board
Advisory Board PGDipE
Steering Committee PDipE Curriculum Design
Coordinators Working Group Curriculum Design
Quinquennial Review (QQR) School of Education
Selection committees (numerous)

Committees: (National)
o Postgraduate Forum
o Tshwane University of Technology Directorate of Quality Promotion (DQP) review of the
Directorate of Curriculum Development and Support (CDS).
o Cape Consortium PGDipHE collaborating committee
o HELTASA Staff Development Special Interest Group

Organisation
Period
Function

Centre for Education policy Development

May 2011-December 2011
Senior Researcher

Key Performance Areas: Conceptualise, design, lead and manage varied research
projects including large-scale projects. Write policy briefs, reports and academic
papers. Initiate and seek funding for research particularly focussing on
transformation, social justice and democracy. Engage in national and international
education research debates and networks. Mentor research interns. Producing
publications and representing CEPD on National Fora. Proposal writing and project
leadership: MGSL School Governing Body evaluation; UNICEF M&E of CAPS
Nationally. Mentored Junior researchers and interns.
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7. Community engagement
I serve as a trustee of two organisations: Emoyeni (for about 14 years); Dharmagiri
(about 8 years).
Kulungini Trust advocate. Set up Book Launch for book Empty Hands and
fundraising drive.
Facilitator for Common Purpose Leadership project with SRC.
Led numerous retreats on mindfulness and Tai Chi at retreat centres.
Team coaching for StAH Student Advocates for Health Group.
Contributed to a creative writing project Recovering Academics.
Provided a series of team coaching sessions for National Health Laboratory Services
(Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, NHLS).
Ran a week-end retreat for Strategic Planning for School of Pathology.
Have run a regular meditation group for the past 25 years.
Fundraised for, organised and led Wilderness Leadership trails for students.
8. RESEARCH & Post Graduate Supervision
Research Projects:
International

President of IOSTE 2010-2012 (International Organisation of Science & Technology

Education)
o Chair of International Scientific Committee responsible for paper reviews of
conference in Tunisia; selection of Key note speakers; awarding funding to
applicants; Led the Organisation and Planning Committee visit prior to
conference; assisted with programme; presented Bi-annual report;
represented IOSTE at regional meeting in Iran; arranged web-site and
newsletter and design and production of pamphlets.
o Convened numerous Board meetings in Tunisia as well as eMeetings.
o IOSTE Board member 2012-2014.

National

IKS research group leader (Wits with WSoE and UWC and Mozambique)
IKS Rural research project KZN data collection on Indigenous Knowledge and
science curriculum integration; Indigenous Methodology focus.
Research Writing Retreats: collaboration group with Jane Castle & Susan Benvenuti
as well as Cape Consortium research Group.
Communities of Practice Research in HE (2015)

Commissioned Research Projects and funding grants

Science Faculty award: First Year Experience. Joint Team leader: 2009. Grant
R65000.
DOE Foundation Staff Development Grant: Science Teaching & Learning Centre.
Grant holder. 2009-2011. R300 000.
United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF): Developing a Framework for Monitoring
and Evaluating Curriculum Implementation in the schooling system. Project leader
and grant holder for Centre for Education Policy Development 2011. R1.2M
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Gauteng Department of Education and Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership

Centre for Education Policy Development: Review of the functionality of School
Governing Bodies and efficacy of School Governing Body training. 2011. Project
leader and grant holder. R530000.
IOSTE International Organisation of Science & Technology Education. Fund for
symposium scholarships obtained while President. 2010-2012. R70 000.
Writing Retreats: Cape Consortium and Gauteng collaboration TDG. 2015.
MOOC development grant in Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Team Leader. 2015.
(In a call for MOOC proposals this one 1 of 4 awarded at the university)

Reviews of Research papers & Proposals:

SAARMSTE (Southern African Association for Research in Science and Mathematics
Education)
IJOSE (International Journal of Science Education)
Canadian Journal for Science, Math, & Technology Education. (Routledge Journal).
IOSTE (International Organisation of Science & Technology Education) 2008-2013
SANPAD funding proposal reviews
NRF rating reviews
SIKS Conference papers (UWC)
PIE (Perspectives in Education)
IJSE (International Journal of Science Education)
SAARMSTE; (Southern African Association of Maths, Science & Technology
Education)
African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
(AJRMSTE).
The Independent Journal of Teaching and Learning (IIE).
Editorial Board:
African Association for the Study of Indigenous Knowledge System Journal. (AASIKS)
Examination:
External examiner for UKZN and UNISA: Hons courses in Indigenous Knowledge
2009-2013.
External examiner PhD thesis UWC
External examiner MSc dissertations NMMU; UJ
Internal examiner Marang MSc WSoE
Internal examiner PhD thesis Wits
Internal examination Wits Business School MMBEC.
Reader MSc Proposals

Postgraduate Supervision:
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Student
Feroza Essop

Degree
BSc
Hons

Title
What science topics are learners interested
in, and does gender and socio-economic
background make a difference?

Tinyiko Khosa

MSc

Dumi Moyo

MSc

Investigating the effect of contextbased teaching on learner interest

and performance in science: an
Interpretative study on the
teaching of sulphur and sulphur
compounds at grade 11
Science Educators ideas of the science in
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and their
willingness to include IKS in the School
Science Curriculum.

Barbara Thorne

PhD

Constance Khupe

PhD

Blessings Muza

MSc

Mapula Matimolane

PhD

Dominic Mashoko

PhD

Maren Seehawer

PhD

Blessings Muza

PhD

Stage of work
Graduated 2004
(Won the BSc Hons
prize for her research
project)
Supervisor
Graduated 2010
Supervisor

Graduated 2011
Supervisor

The Development of Science

Teacher Identities
Indigenous Knowledge and the Science
Curriculum.
South African Grade 9 teachers and
learners knowledge about medicinal plants
and their attitudes towards its integration
into the science curriculum.
Assessment realities and perceptions
among staff and students in APES
Integrating Indigenous knowledge
of food preservation with science
teaching in Zimbabwe
The Encounter and integration of Western
and indigenous Epistemologies in South
African Science Classrooms

Graduated 2012
Supervisor
Graduated 2014
Supervisor
Graduated 2014
Supervisor

(Currently registering)

Supervisor

Graduating 2015
Supervisor
Data collection stage
Co-Supervisor
Data collection stage
Co-Supervisor

Key note address & Invited presentations

Keane, M. (2015), Contemporary issues in ethics and research. Ethics Symposium: The
Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology. 10-11, June 2015.
Keane, M. (2014), The Research Proposal 1 October, 2014. University Teknologi Mara,
Malaysia. (Invited lecture)
Keane, M. (2014), Moving from university to work: graduate qualities. University Malaysia
Sarawak. (Invited lecture)
Keane, M. (2011), Science Curriculum Design: a model based on who we are. Key note
address: International Conference on Science and Technology Education (ICSTE), Kish
Island, Iran, 10-12 July 2011.
Keane, M. (2011), Curriculum reform. International Symposium, Institut Superieur de
lEducation et de la Formation Continue, Tunis, Tunisia. 25-30 November 2012.

Keane, M. (2007), Participatory research and relevant science education: implications and
consequences. Experiences in a rural community in South Africa. 6 December 2007, Deakin
University Melbourne, Australia.
Publications:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Keane, M. (Submitted for review SAJHE) Coaching interventions for Postgraduate
Supervision Courses: promoting equity and understanding in the supervisor student
relationship. South African Journal of Higher Education.
Castle, M. and Keane, M. (submitted for review IJAD) "It was an oasis in a busy life, a busy
city": The CLTD writing retreat. International Journal of Academic Development.
Benvenuti, S., Castle, J. and Keane, M. (submitted for review Cristal) "Creating a Framework
for Designing and Evaluating Writing Retreats."
Keane, M., Khupe, C. and Muza, B. (accepted for publication) It matters who you are:
Indigenous Knowledge research and researchers. Education as Change.
Keane, M. (2015). Responsibility for Learning: An Inclusive Approach to Learning and
Teaching Evaluation in Higher Education. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences.
SBSPRO21100. pp. 28-37 DOI information: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.12.638
Matimolane, M., Keane, M., Brenner, E., (2014) University Students views on their
experiences of assessment and feedback: Planned practices in the biosciences The
International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation. Volume 19 (4). ISSN: 23277920 (print), 2327-8692 (online)
Geber, H.M. and Keane, M. (2013) Extending the worldview of coaching research and
practice in Southern Africa: the concept of Ubuntu. International Journal of Evidence Based
Coaching and Mentoring. Vol. 11, No. 2, August 2013
http://www.business.brookes.ac.uk/research/areas/coachingandmentoring/
Castle, P.J. and Keane, M. (2012), Developing an experiential research writing course
experientially. South African Journal of Higher Education. 26(3) 2012 pp422-439
Keane, M. (2008), Science Education and Worldview. Cultural Studies of Science
Education. J. no. 11422; Article No. 9086, pp. 587-621.
Keane, M. (2008), Deep Ethics: Research and Responsibility. Proceedings of XIII.IOSTE
Symposium 21 26 September, 2008, Kusadasi, Turkey, Published Conference
proceedings. ISBN no. 978-605-5829-16-2, pp. 978-985.
Rollnick, M., Davidowitz, B., Keane, M., Bapoo, A., and Magadla, L., (2008), 'Students'
learning-approach profiles in relation to their university experience and success.' Teaching in
Higher Education, 13:1, pp. 29-42. (ISI Accredited)
Keane, M. and Malcolm, C. (2006), Participatory Research: a case for it and an inquiry into
its consequences with a rural South African community. in Science and Technology
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Education for a Diverse World: dilemmas, needs and partnerships, Marie Curie Sklodowska
University Press, Lublin. ISBN 83-227-2285-0 pp. 309-320.
Conference proceedings
Muza, B. and Keane, M. (2014), South African Grade 9 teachers and learners knowledge
about medicinal plants and their attitudes towards its integration into the science curriculum.
Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference of SAARMSTE. 13-16 January 2014, Nelson
Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth. Ed. P. Webb. M.G. Villanuena, L. Webb. Pp.
241-242. ISBN is 978-0-9869800-8-4. (DOE Accredited proceedings)
Keane, M. (2014). Indigenous Knowledge, science curriculum and democracy. Education for
Sustainable Development, Human Rights and Health, Journal. INEDP, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2014.
ISSN 2356-5837. (IOSTE Conference proceedings, Science & Technology Education for
Development, Citizenship and Social Justice. 28 October 3 November 2012, YasmineHammamet, Tunisia.
Thorne, B. and Keane, M. (2014). Science Teacher Identity and Transformation: Working
with Critical Incidents. Education for Sustainable Development, Human Rights and Health,
Journal. INEDP, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2014. ISSN 2356-5837.
Khupe, C. and Keane, M. Cameron, A. (2014). A phenomenographic analysis of high school
students conceptions of respect: implications for science teaching and learning. Education
for Sustainable Development, Human Rights and Health, Journal. INEDP, Vol. 1, No. 1,
2014. ISSN 2356-5837. (IOSTE Conference proceedings, Science & Technology Education
for Development, Citizenship and Social Justice. 28 October 3 November 2012, YasmineHammamet, Tunisia.
Khupe, C.; Keane, M. and Muza, B. (2013), Indigenous Knowledge Research and
researchers: It matters who you are. Fourth International Conference of the Science &
Indigenous Knowledge Systems Project. October 29-31 2013, University of the Western
Cape. Pp. 106-112.
Keane, M. (2013), A holistic approach to peer reviews. Proceedings of the Higher
Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA) 2013
Conference. 27-29 November 2013, University of South Africa, Pretoria.
ISBN: 978-0-620-60939-5.
Keane, M. (2013), Indigenous Methodologies for Indigenous Knowledge Research. Fourth
International Conference of the Science & Indigenous Knowledge Systems Project. October
29-31 2013, University of the Western Cape. pp. 130-139.
Benvenuti, S., Castle, J. and Keane, M. (2013) Writing retreats in response to the
incessant demands of the university. 4th World Conference on Learning, Teaching and
Educational Leadership. Available online at www.sciencedirect.com
Khupe, C.; Keane, M. and Muza, B. (2013), Indigenous Knowledge Research and
researchers: It matters who you are. Fourth International Conference of the Science &
Indigenous Knowledge Systems Project. October 29-31 2013, University of the Western
Cape. ISBN: 978-0-86808-747-4 pp. 106-112.
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Matimolane, M., Keane, M., Brenner, E. (2013), Learning bioscience through research
report writing: Students views on feedback as feed forward. Southern African Association
for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) conference
14 Thursday 17 January 2013 at the University of the Western Cape in (Bellville) Cape
Town, South Africa.
Matimolane, M., Keane, M., Brenner, E. (2013), Exploring a higher education teachers
assessment conceptions and assessment practices in biosciences. 16th biennial ISATT
conference 1-5 July, 2013, Ghent University, Belgium.
Muza, B. and Keane, M. (2013), South African Grade 9 teachers and learners knowledge
about medicinal plants and their attitudes towards its integration into the science curriculum.
Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology
Education (SAARMSTE) conference 14 17 January 2013. University of the Western Cape
(Bellville) Cape Town, South Africa. ISBN: 978-0-86808-747-4 pp. 106-112. (Accredited
proceedings)
Castle, J. and Keane, M., (2012), 1Developing an experiential research writing course
experientially. HELTASA conference, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port
Elizabeth.)
Matimolane, M., Keane, M., Brenner, E., (2012), Students view on the what, how and when
of assessment: An indication of the extent to which assessment for learning (AFL) is
supported. Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and
Technology Education Research, 2012 January 13-16 2012, University of Malawi, Lilongwe,
Malawi.)
Matimolane, M., Keane, M., Brenner, E., (2011), Characterising assessment and the
feedback environment in Biosciences at tertiary level. International Conference on
Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, October, 2011.)
Keane M. and Moyo, D. (2010), Science Educators ideas of the science in IKS and their
willingness to include IKS in the School Science Curriculum. Proceedings of the 18th Annual
Conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and
Technology Education Research, Durban, 18-21 January 2010.
Khupe, C. and Keane, M. (2010), Celebrating the benefits of participatory research while
keeping an eye on the ethical challenges. Proceedings of the18th Annual Conference of the
Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology
Education Research, Durban, 18-21 January 2010.
Khupe, C. and Keane, M. (2010), Participatory Research, Development and the Funding
Dilemma. International Conference on Democracy, Human Rights and Social Justice in a
New Global Dispensation - Challenges and Transformations to be held at UNISA
Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria, South Africa, from 1 - 3 February 2010.
Khupe, C.; Cameron, A.; and Keane, M. (2010), The Implications of using Ubuntu as a
methodological framework for research in rural contexts. Proceedings of XIV IOSTE
Symposium 13 18 June, 2010, Bled, Slovenia. Published Conference proceedings:
Socio-cultural and Human Values in Science and Technology Education. ISBN no. 978-96192882-0-7, p84.
Matimolane, M. and Keane, M. (2010), Mapping assessment practices: revealing the health
of a programme. Proceedings of the 6th Quadrennial Conference of the International
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Geoscience Educators Organisation (IGEO) Geoscience Education in the Developing the

World Johannesburg, South Africa, 30 August - 3 September 2010.
Keane, M. (2010), Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Process vs Product. Proceedings of
XIV IOSTE Symposium 13 18 June, 2010, Bled, Slovenia. Published Conference
proceedings: Socio-cultural and Human Values in Science and Technology Education. ISBN
no. 978-961-92882-0-7, p83 -88.
Keane, M. (2010), Boarders, Boundaries and Frontiers: First Year Experience in a Culturally
Diverse University, in Papanikos, G.T. & Pappas, N. Problems and Prospects in Higher
Education. ATINER, Athens. ISBN: 978-960-6672-89-7, pp. 84-92.
Khupe, C., Keane, M. and Cameron, A. (2009), "Education, relevance and rural
development", International Symposium for Innovation for Equity in Rural Education,
Symposium Proceedings, Armidale, Australia, pp146-152.
Keane, M. (2007), The culture shock of entering a tertiary institution: First year students
experiences. Learning Conference, 26-29th June, 2007, University of the Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg.
Keane, M. (2007), Improving the 1st year Experience of Science Students. Conversations
About Foundation Conference, 1-2 October, Cape Peninsular University of Technology,
Cape Town.
Keane, M; N.J. Mbhele; C. Malcolm; Rollnick, M. (2006), Choosing the theoretical
framework in the context of rural science education. SAARMSTE Conference, 9-12 January,
University of Pretoria, Pretoria.
Keane, M. (2006), Science and worldview: are cabbages Brassica oleracea or are they
beautiful? IOSTE Conference proceedings, 30 July 4 August 2006, Penang, Malaysia.
Keane, M. (2006), How May Science Learning Contribute to Our Lives? Voices of
Traditional Leaders and their Community in Rural South Africa. NAESA Conference
proceedings, 31 May 4 June 2006, Cyprus.
Keane, M. (2006), Science education as development rather than for development in KwaZulu Natal: what has this to do with tertiary education? Teaching and learning Symposium,
University of the Witwatersrand, 4th September, 2006.
Keane, M. (2005), Changing teaching practice to promote problem solving. Conference
proceedings South African Academic Development Association, Durban, 2005.
Keane, M., Malcolm, C. and Rollnick, M. (2005), Is participatory research a means to an end
or an end in itself? Kasanda, C. Muhammed, L., Akpo. S. & Ngololo, E. (Eds) Proceedings
of the 13th Annual Conference of the Southern African Association for Research in
Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Windhoek, pp. 337-343.
Essop, F. and Keane, M. (2004), What science topics are learners interested in, and does
gender and socio-economic background make a difference? Southern African Association
for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Conference proceedings,
Cape Town.
Keane, M. Malcolm, C. and Rollnick, M. (2004), What is science education doing for rural
South Africans, and what would they like it to do? in Buffler, A. and Laugksch, R. (eds),
Proceedings of the 12th Annual Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics,
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Science and Technology Education Conference, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, pp.
453-458.
Rollnick, M. Bapoo, A. Davidowitz, B. Keane, M. and Magadla, L., (2004), 2Who will pass
your course? Towards developing study approaches profiles for access students in
science. Buffler, A. and Laugksch, R.C. (Eds.) (2004) Proceedings of the 12th Annual
Conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and
Technology Education Research, Cape Town. SAARMSTE, pp. 880-887.
Keane, M. and Malcolm, C. Rollnick, M. (2003), Bridging a divide Participative Research:
Issues of access, validity, power and protocol. Proceedings, Southern African Association for
Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Conference, 11th annual
meeting, Swaziland, January 2003, pp. 639-644.
Keane, M. and Rollnick, M. (2002), Science Students Biographical Case Studies. In
Malcolm, C. and Lubisi, C. (Eds.) Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Meeting of the Southern
African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education,
Durban, 2002, III, pp. 172-178.
Keane, M. and Malcolm, C. (2002), Curriculum Development. Presentation at the Tenth
Annual Meeting of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science
and Technology Education, Durban, 2002. University of Durban-Westville.
Keane, M. and Malcolm, C. (2002), OBE and Learner-centred teaching: what do we
understand by this? SAASTE Conference Proceedings. University of the North.
Keane, M. Rollnick, M. and Malcolm, C. (2002), Student-centered curriculum: South African
students interests and goals in science education. Proceedings, Academic Development
Conference, Johannesburg, December, 2002.
Keane, M. (2001), What works and what doesnt in Science Foundation Programmes.
Academic Development Conference proceedings, University of the North.
Malcolm, C. and Keane, M. (2001), Working Scientifically in Learner Centred Ways. 6th
International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Conference Proceedings. Denver,
USA.
Keane, M. (2000), New Assessment for New Curricula. ASSEESA Conference
Proceedings. Port Elizabeth.
Malcolm, C; Keane, M; and Zwane, K. (2000), Working Together Scientifically. Science and
Technology in Education Conference Proceedings, Cape Town.
Keane, M. (1999), The effect of a multilingual science dictionary on students understanding
of science concepts. Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Meeting of the Southern African
Association for Research in Science and Mathematics Education. J. Kuiper, (Ed.) Harare,
pp. 227-231.
Books, Book Chapters and Reports:
Geber, H. and Keane, M. (accepted for publication - forthcoming). Mentoring in South
Africa. The SAGE Handbook of Mentoring. Eds: David Ashley Clutterbuck, Frances K.
Kochan, Laura Gail Lunsford, Bradley Smith, Nora Dominguez.
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Wadee, A.; Keane, M.; Deitz, T.; and Hay, D. (2010), Effective PhD Supervision, Mentoring
and Coaching. 2nd Edition. South Africa-Netherlands research Programme
on Alternatives in Development, (SANPAD). UNISA Press, Pretoria.
Malcolm, C; Gopal, N, Keane, M, and Kyle; W.C, Jr. (2009), Transformative action
research: Issues and dilemmas in working with two rural South African communities. In
Setati M; Vithal, R; Malcolm, C; Dhunpath, R. Researching Possibilities in Mathematics,
Science & Technology Education, Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA.
Keane, M. (2008), Science Learning and Research in a Framework of Ubuntu. In
Democracy, Human Rights and Social Justice in Education. Malcolm, C.; Motala, E.; Motala,
S.; Moyo, G.; Pampallis, J.; Thaver, B. (Eds). Centre for Education Policy Development
(CEPD), Johannesburg. ISBN 10: 0-9814095-0-4 ISBN 13: 978-0-9814095-0-4.
Greenstein, L. and Keane, M. (2007), Physical Science NQF Level 2. Lecturers Guide
Troupant Publishers (Pty) Ltd. Northcliff, Johannesburg. ISBN no: 978-1-920075-39-2.
Greenstein, L. and Keane, M. (2007), Physical Science NQF Level 2. Students Guide
Troupant Publishers (Pty) Ltd. Northcliff, Johannesburg. ISBN no: 978-1-920075-19-4.
Orr, M.; Rorich, M. and Dowling, F. (Eds.) (2006), Buttons and Breakfasts: Wits
Wonderwoman Book. (Contributing author) Wits University Press, Johannesburg.
Keane, M. and Malcolm, C. (2004), Participatory Research. In Malcolm, C. (Ed.) (2004),
Human Rights, Democracy, and Social Justice: Science and Mathematics Literacy in
Disadvantaged Communities, CEREP, University of KwaZulu-Natal, pp. 57-64.
Keane, M. (2004), Relevant Science Education for a rural community in Kwa-Zulu Natal. In
Malcolm, C. (Ed.) (2004), Human Rights, Democracy, and Social Justice: Science and
Mathematics Literacy in Disadvantaged Communities, CEREP, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
pp. 8-35.
Keane, M. (2004), (Ed.) Imbumba: Working Together a community project in Chibini. A
community report translated into isiZulu. Compiled for community research participants.
Malcolm, C. and Keane, M. (2004), Making the invisible Visible. In Malcolm, C. (Ed.)
(2004), Human Rights, Democracy, and Social Justice: Science and Mathematics Literacy in
Disadvantaged Communities, CEREP, University of KwaZulu-Natal, pp. 87-93.
GICD, (2001), Footprints: a module for Grade 8 Natural Sciences. Gauteng Institute of
Curriculum Development, Johannesburg. (I was a member of the writing team.)
Malcolm, C; Keane, M; Hoohlo, L; Kgaka, M; Ovens, J. (2000), People Working Together: A
study of Successful Schools. RADMASTE/DOE, Johannesburg.
GICD, (2000), Working Together- Scientifically: a module for Grade 7 Natural Sciences.
Gauteng Institute of Curriculum Development, Johannesburg. (I was a member of the writing
team.)
Keane, M. and Lekale, L. (1996), RADMASTE Bilingual Science Dictionary, Johannesburg.
Keane, M. (1993), Physical Science: Promat College. Lexicon, Durban.
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Articles (Public communication of science) and Reports

Keane, M. (2015) Why indigenous knowledge has a place in the school science curriculum. The
Conversation 15 July 2015.
CEPD (2012). Development of a Framework for Monitoring and Evaluating Curriculum
Implementation in the schooling system. United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF).
CEPD (2011). An evaluation of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) and the efficacy of the
SGB training in Gauteng. Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance
(MGSLG). (Team Leader)
Christie, P. and Keane, M. (2010). Transformation Report. Faculty of Science, University of
the Witwatersrand. (Internal Report).
Keane, M. (2006), How science education may contribute to the lives of a rural community
in South Africa., Wits Education Policy Unit, Quarterly Review, Vol. 13, No 1, pp. 27-31.
Keane, M. (2005), Science for all contexts. The Teacher: Mail and Guardian, Vol. 10, No 11,
November, 2005, pp. 18.
Keane, M. and Malcolm, C. (2003), Relevant science: but relevant to what? Science
Teachers Association of Victoria, Australia, Labtalk, Vol 47, No.2, April, pp. 36-38.
Keane, M. (2001), Schools with winning attitudes. Archimedes. Vol. 43, No 1, pp. 47-48.
Thesis & Dissertation
Keane, M (2006), Understanding science curriculum and research in rural Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Unpublished PhD Thesis. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Keane, M (1998), The Effect of the RADMASTE Science Dictionaries on students
understanding of science concepts. Unpublished MSc Thesis. University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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