Dr L.A. Ntlhare
Lecturer
Qualifications: PhD | MEd | BEd Hons (Psychology in Education) | Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) | Junior Primary Teacher's Diploma (JPTD) | Senior Certificate
Academic Qualifications
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PhD in Psychology of Education
University of the Free State (UFS), 18 April 2023
Thesis: Professional development needs of Foundation Phase teachers in the identification of learners with learning barriers. - •
Master's in Education
Central University of Technology, Free State, 1 July 2016
Thesis: Challenges faced by Foundation Phase educators in the implementation of life skills curriculum in teaching learners about HIV/AIDS and sexuality education in primary schools in the Motheo District in the Free State, South Africa. - •
Baccalaureus Educationis Honours (Professional Psychology of Education)
University of the Free State, 15 September 2010 - •
Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE): Psychology of Education
University of the Free State, 15 September 2005 - •
Junior Primary Teacher's Diploma (JPTD)
Kagisanong College of Education, Bloemfontein, 15 June 1997
Professional Experience
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Lecturer, Department of Educational and Professional Studies
Central University of Technology, Free State | July 2012 – Present
Responsible for curriculum planning, teaching, assessment, study guide development and the delivery of modules across education, Life Skills, Foundation Phase studies, literacy practices, subject methodology, micro-teaching and school-based learning. - •
Foundation Phase Programme Co-ordinator
Central University of Technology, Free State | 2023 – Present - •
External Moderator
University of the Free State - •
Foundation Phase Teacher
Mahlohonolo Primary School, Department of Education | January 1998 – June 2012
Responsible for teaching and learning and for identifying learners experiencing learning difficulties from Grades 2 to 7. - •
Support Teacher
January 2007 – June 2012
Areas of Expertise
- • Educational Psychology
- • Teaching and Learning Support
- • Subject Didactics
- • Curriculum
Selected Publications
Highlighting recent scholarly contributions.
Journal Articles and Proceedings
- • Ntlhare, L.A. & Mbobo, V. (2024). Subject advisors' perceptions of the difficulties related to the availability of resources in their work environment. International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Society, 6(2), 765-773.
- • Ntlhare, L.A. & Mohlaloka, S.B. (2024). Foundation Phase teachers' point of views towards using social constructivism learning theory in professional development. International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Society, 6(2), 614-624.
- • Analysing Teachers' Perspective on the Significance of Religious Education to Curb Learners-on-Teacher Violence in South African Schools. (2024). E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies, Special Issue, 10.
- • Ntlhare, L.A. & Mukuna, K.R. (2022). Professional development needs of Foundation Phase teachers in identifying learners with learning barriers at primary schools. International Conference on Education and New Developments 2022, Porto, Portugal, 15-17 June 2022.
- • Ntlhare, L. & Phindane, P. (2017). Parents and Educator's Perceptions to Sex Education and HIV/AIDS in Primary Schools in the Motheo District. 38th SASE Annual International Conference 2016, University of Zululand, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 28-30 October 2016.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
- • Ntlhare, L.A. (2025). Enhancing the Capability of Teachers to Teach Foundation Phasing Learners' Reading Literacy. International Conference on Contemporary Issues, 23 February 2025.
- • Ntlhare, L.A. (2024). Subject advisors' perceptions of the difficulties related to the availability of resources in their work environment. International Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 May 2024.
- • Ntlhare, L.A. (2024). Foundation Phase teachers' point of views towards using social constructivism learning theory in professional development. International Conference on Social Sciences, Education and Technology 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 May 2024.
- • Ntlhare, L.A. (2022). Professional development needs of Foundation Phase teachers in identifying learners with learning barriers at primary schools. International Conference on Education and New Developments 2022, Porto, Portugal, 15-17 June 2022.
- • Ntlhare, L.A. (2016). Parents and Educator's Perceptions to Sex Education and HIV/AIDS in Primary Schools in the Motheo District. 38th SASE Annual International Conference 2016, University of Zululand, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
