Mr Shaun Peens

Mr Shaun Peens

Lecturer Bloemfontein Campus
Qualifications: MEd (CUT) | BCom Hons (Accounting, UFS) | PGCE (UFS) | BAcc (UFS)

Professional Background

Mr Shaun Peens is a dedicated lecturer and natural leader within the Faculty of Humanities at the Central University of Technology. He possesses a strong ability to address complex challenges, develop practical solutions, and provide well-considered recommendations in collaboration with key decision-makers. Highly organised, he excels at prioritising competing responsibilities, meeting demanding deadlines, and working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Permanently appointed as a lecturer and Teaching Practice (TP) Coordinator, Mr Peens actively engages in international academic discourse, having presented research papers at conferences in Thailand. His teaching and research focus heavily on collaborative online learning, pre-service student teacher development, and the integration of technology and communication in educational settings.

Areas of Expertise

  • • Accounting Education
  • • Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
  • • Pre-service Teacher Education
  • • Information Literacy and Research

Selected Publications

  • • Jacobs, L., Beelen, J. & Wimpenny, K. (Eds.). (Contributing Author). Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Projects. (Chapters 11.3 - 11.9 covering student reflections, the role of technology and language, and motivational factors).
  • • Majola, N.M., Lenong, B. & Hlumbane, G. (2022). Fostering collaborative online learning: Pre-service students’ perspectives. ICERI2022 Proceedings: 15th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain.

Mr Shaun Peens

Mr Shaun Peens