Professional Background

Dr Paseka Patric Mollo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational and Professional Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the Central University of Technology (CUT). He earned his Doctor of Education (DEd) degree from CUT and teaches at the undergraduate level while supervising Master’s and Doctoral students.

His research interests centre on teacher education and development, with a specific focus on integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning, micro-teaching, assessment, and TVET college education. Prior to his tenure at CUT, Dr Mollo held several positions in the education sector, including teacher, Head of Department for Mathematics and Technology, and lecturer at a College of Education. He later advanced to First Education Specialist and then Senior Education Specialist at the Free State Department of Education, leading in-service training and teachers' professional development. He was subsequently appointed Deputy Chief Education Specialist for the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), overseeing TVET college management and institutional development.

Areas of Expertise

• • Teacher Education and Development
• • ICT in Teaching and Learning
• • Micro-teaching and Assessment
• • TVET College Education