Dina Mamashela

A seasoned education professional with over 18 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and educational leadership. Currently serving as a Lecturer in Methods of Teaching and Learning for Physical Sciences at the University of Limpopo, where I train aspiring teachers and develop learning materials. Previously held the position of Subject Coordinator for Physical and Technical Sciences at the University of Limpopo AngloAmerican Platinum Schools Project, leading a team in the development of accelerated lesson materials, subject content management, and the implementation of innovative teaching practices. My career also includes significant roles within the Department of Education (Limpopo Provincial Government), where I served as a Senior Education Specialist, School Principal, HOD, and Physical Sciences Educator, consistently contributing to the improvement of teaching standards and student outcomes.

• Makofane LJ - Investigating the effect of using PhET interactive simulations on Grade 12 learners’ performance in electric circuits in the Tubatse circuit
• Ngwato TK - Exploring the effect of Multiple Representations as a Scaffolding Strategy on Grade 12 Learners' Problem-Solving in Kinematics
• Phaladi PP - - Premise Reasoning Outcome on Grade 11 Learners' Epistemic Cognition involving Newtonian Physics in Mokopane Circuit of Limpopo Province, South

Africa

• I supervised seven (7) honours research projects to completion for students who graduated between 2019 and 2023, on various topics in Science Education.
• I serve in the School of Education Research and Ethics Committee

• Dr Lekwa Mokwana - In his capacity as Project Manager UL-AAP Schools Project

                                           Director: Learning Development 

                                           Nelson Mandela University

• Prof Kabelo Chuene - In her capacity as my PhD Supervisor

                                           Senior Lecturer 

                                           University of Limpopo

• Prof Hlaviso Motlhaka - In his capacity as School of Education Research Chair

                                           Senior Lecturer

                                           University of Limpopo