Professor Gregory Alexander
Professor Gregg Alexander

POSITION
Professor
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD (Psychology  of Education), University  of the  Free State
MEd (Psychology  of Education), University  of the  Free State)
BEd Honours (Experimental  Psychology), University  of  the Free State
BA (Psychology & Geography), University  of the  Western Cape
HDE (Post Graduate), University of the  Western  Cape
Certificate  in Value -Based Leadership, Wits
Diploma in Human Resource Management, International Business Management College of South Africa
PORTFOLIO
Gregory Alexander holds the position of professor in the Department of Post Graduate Studies in Education at the Central University of Technology. With a Ph.D. in Psychology of Education and relevant qualifications in Human Resources Management and Value-Based Leadership. Having matriculated from Steenberg high school in Cape Town, Gregory completed his teacher training at the University of the Western Cape. He started his career as a teacher in the Northern Cape province, where he also served as a subject advisor for Geography.  Gregory’s research interests are in the areas of Critical Multicultural Education, Diverse Learning Environments, Deracialised Schooling, Inclusive Education and Service-Learning. He participated in various, regional, national, and international research projects and previously held research grants with the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa. Currently, He has published numerous papers and facilitated workshops and seminars, notably in Southeast Asian countries. He also supervises students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.  In responding to   various school and community-based challenges in improving educational and socioeconomic outcomes and quality education imperatives for learners, teachers and designated communities,
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Critical Multicultural Education, Diverse Learning Environments, Deracialised Schooling, Inclusive Education and Service-Learning, Social  Justice  Education
PUBLICATIONS (Selected)
Mpisi, A. & Alexander, G.  2024. Reflections on racism levelled against Black learners at Historically White South African schools. African Identities, 1-19.
 
Milne, A. & Alexander, G. 2024. An Exploratory Investigation into Brain Dominance and Gifted Mathematics Achievement in Diverse Classroom settings of Central South Africa. London Journal of Research in Humanities & Social Science, 24(4):70-86 (Post Doc Mentee)
Lepheana, A. & Alexander, G.  2024. Intensifying psychosocial support for child headed household learners in schools for sense of belonging and sustainable learning. African Journal of Social Work, 14(2):83-91. (Post Doc  Mentee)
Nel, M.,   Hay, J., Bekker, T., Beyers,C.,  Pylman, N.,  Alexander, G.& Matoti, S. 2023. Exploring the perceptions of lecturers and final year students about the infusion of inclusion in initial teacher education programmes in South Africa. Frontiers in Education, 8(1024054):1-15.  (VVOB Longitudinal Research Project).
 
Mpisi, A. & Alexander, G. 2022. Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Bridge over the Diversity Divide in Historically White Multicultural Schools of South Africa. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 10(4): 289-303.
 
Jaure, R. & Alexander, G. 2022. Exploring asset-based support for learners left in Zimbabwean. Child headed households in the context of parental migration., African Journal of Social Work 12(1): 21-30.
Mpisi, A. & Alexander, G. 2022. Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Bridge over the Diversity. Divide in Historically White Multicultural Schools of South Africa. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 10(4): 289-303, 2022.
Jaure, R., Makura, AH, & Alexander, G. 2022. Towards a democratised method of data collection through the adoption and adaptation of the Shona concept of dare. African Journal of Social Work, 12(4):173-178.
Mpisi, A. & Alexander, G. 2022. Black Learner Perceptions of Teacher-Learner and Learner-Learner Relationships in Multicultural Spaces of Historically White Schools, International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 24 (4):28-45.
Alexander, G. 2022. Social Identity Formation of Black Learners in South African Historically White Schools. International Conference on Education and Social Science, 5-6 November, Bangkok, Thailand.
Alexander, G.  & Setlalentoa, W. 2022. Enhancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at a University of Technology: Reflections on Policy Initiatives in Promoting Quality Improvement. International Conference on Education and Social Science, 5-6 November, Bangkok,Thailand.
Alexander, G., Lekhu, M, & Van Zyl, S. 2021.  Issues Affecting Novice Teachers’ Well-being in Multicultural School Contexts of South Africa. Proceedings at the GANET Virtual Conference on Social Sciences, Business, Innovation and Education, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21 August  2021 (Virtual). In: Global Academic Networks (Eds.). pp. 39-48. ISBN: 978-967-2835-10-3.(co-publication with Master’s student).
Lekhu, M., Alexander, G., Ndesi, 2021. Towards Improving Practical Work in Physical Sciences: The Role of Professional Learning Communities.  Proceedings at the GANET Virtual Conference on Social Sciences, Business, Innovation and Education, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21 August 2021 (Virtual). In: Global Academic Networks (Eds.). pp.15-20. ISBN: 978-967-2835-10-3. (co-publication with Master’s student).
 
Alexander, G, Matoti, S & Van Zyl, P. 2021. Ascertaining the use of extracurricular activities in promoting learners’ holistic development in multicultural school settings. Proceedings of the Education and New Developments Conference 2021. Lisbon, Portugal, 26-28 June 2021.  pp. 182-186. ISBN: 978-989-54815-8-3. (Co-publication with Master’s student).
 
Mokoena, A & Alexander, G. 2021. A reflection on gender achievement in sciences’ rural school settings of multicultural South Africa. Proceedings of the Education and New Developments Conference 2021. Lisbon, Portugal, 26-28 June 2021.  pp. 155-158. ISBN: 978-989-54815-8-3. (Co-publication with post doc fellow).
Mpisi, A & Alexander, G. 2021. The complexity of identity formation of black learners attending historically white schools. Proceedings of the Education and New Developments Conference 2021. Lisbon, Portugal, 26-28 June 2021. pp. 163-166. ISBN 978-989-54815-8-3.
Williams, T., Alexander, G. & Setlalentoa, W. 2021. Social science student teachers’ awareness of the intertwines of social science and social justice in multicultural school settings. Proceedings of the Education and New Developments Conference 2021. Lisbon, Portugal, 26-28 June 2021.  pp.172-176.  ISBN: 978-989-54815-8-3. (Co-publication with Master’s student).
Masoabi, C & Alexander, G. 2021. Possible Merger, Entrepreneurship Education in TVET Engineering Studies: A Case for South Africa. Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 24 (2):1-20. (ISBN 1528-2651-24-2-688).
 
Fredericks, B & Alexander, G. 2021. A framework for improved classroom communication in the South African schooling context. Heliyon, 7(3):1-30 (e06382)
De Klerk, E., Palmer, JM & Alexander, G. 2021.  Covid-19 and technology: Higher education’s responses to inclusive practices for pre-service teachers with disabilities, Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 6(2): 1-21.  (E-ISSN: 2468-6891).
BOOK(S) OR CHAPTER(S) IN BOOK(S) (Selected)
Plaatjies, B, Palmer, J & Alexander, G. 2022.  Writing a good conclusion to a study (pages 230-235). In: Adu, E & Okeke, C. (Eds): Fundamentals of research in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science Education.  A practical step-by-step approach to a successful research journey. Van Schaik Publishers, Pretoria, South Africa (ISBN:978-0627-03883-9).
 
Alexander, G  & Mhlongo, D.  (May 20th, 2021). Creating a Democratic Culture in Managing Classroom Contexts of Disability – PART 1 [Online First], IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.96433.
Mhlongo, D  &  Alexander, G.  (April 2nd, 2021). Sustaining a Democratic Culture through Collaborative Engagements for Citizens with Disabilities: Part 2 [Online First], IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.96782
Masoabi, C. & Alexander, G. 2021.  Enhancing Learners’ Intrinsic Motivation Using Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD) in Multicultural Classrooms of South Africa (pages 167-184). In: Carmo, Mafalda (Ed): Education Applications & Developments VI Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series. In Science Press, Lisboa, Portugal. (ISBN: 978-989-54815-6-9).
Alexander, G., Kalobo L., Matlho, T., Mollo, P. & Kalobo, S. 2020.  An Investigation into the Status of Engineering Sciences, with a Particular Focus on Manufacturing in Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges in Central South Africa.  Unpublished Research Report prepared for the MERSETA in coordination with the Chair: Engineering Development, Central University of Technology, South Africa. August 2020.
 
Kalobo, L. & Alexander, G. 2020. Manufacturing Practices in Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions (pages 519-538). In: Mellal, Mohamed Arezki (Ed): Manufacturing Systems. Recent Progress and Future Directions. Nova Publishers, USA.  (ISBN: 978-153-6186-765).
 
Alexander, G.  2018. Multicultural Education and University Development: A
Response to Socio-Economic Transformation.  In: Tlale, LDN and Makhalemele, T. (Eds): Integrating Multicultural Education into the Curriculum for Decolonisation: Benefits and Challenges, Nova Publishers, USA  (ISBN: 978-1-53613-583-1).
 
Foncha, JW., Kganedi, MA & Alexander, G. 2016. Overcoming cross-cultural barriers in teacher education and practice (page 321-337).  In Okeke, C., Abongdia, J., Adu EO., Van Wyk, MM & Wolhuter, C. (Eds): Learn to Teach: A handbook for teaching practice, 1st Edition. Oxford University Press Southern Africa: Cape Town (ISBN: 9780190411794).
 
Alexander, G. 2014. Ascertaining white teachers’ understanding of issues relating to multicultural education in school settings of the Northern Cape. In Gaol, FL., Mars, W. & Saragih, H. (Eds): Management and Technology in Knowledge, Service, Tourism & Hospitality, 1st Edition. Taylor & Francis Group: London (ISBN: 978-1-138-00133-6).
 
November, I., Alexander, G. &  Van Wyk M.M. 2011. Do Principal-Educators have the ability to transform schools?  In  Papinikos, G.T (Ed.): Education Policy. Atiner: Athens, Greece. (ISBN: 978-960-6672-92-7).
 
Alexander, G., Van Wyk, MM. & Nkoane MM. 2010. The UFS community service intervention on grade 12 science, mathematics and accounting: scholarship for teaching and learning. In Francis, D., Mahlomaholo, S. & Nkoane, MM. (Eds): Praxis towards sustainable empowering learning environments in South Africa, 1st Edition. Sun Press: Bloemfontein (ISBN: 978-1-920383-07-7).
 
Alexander, G. Van Wyk, MM. & Jaftha, CD. 2009.  Exploring community engagement: A higher education initiative. Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG and licencors (ISBN: 978-3-639-22076-6).
PRESENTED CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS (Selected)
Alexander, G. 2018. Research in Technical, Vocational, Education and Training: Reflections and Considerations. Keynote Address delivered at the TVET Research Seminar, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, South Africa, 28 April, 2018.
 
Alexander, G. 2018. Suggesting Critical Emancipatory Research (CER) in Responding to Educational Challenges/Interventions for a Multicultural South Africa. Paper delivered at the Centre for Multicultural Education, Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University, 7 April, 2018.
 
Alexander, G. 2017.  Understanding the Realities and Complexities of a Transformed South African Schooling System: Considerations for Critical Multiculturalism. Keynote Address delivered  at the 10th  International Conference on Educational Research, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University,  Thailand,  9-12 September  2017.
 
Fredericks, B & Alexander, G.  2017.  Academic Literacy and Writing. Workshop Facilitated with Masters Students at Rajabhat Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand,  11 September, 2017.
 
Alexander, G.  2017. Discussant for Professional Lecture, presented by Prof. I.M Ntshoe, titled: Advancing social justice in a differentiated higher education system: Policy shifts and practices, 17 May 2017, Central University of Technology.
 
Alexander, G. & Roodt, M. 2016. Academic writing and writing for publication. Workshop facilitated at the 6th   International Conference on Science and Social Science “Mutual Community Engagement toward Global Understanding and Sustainable Well-being”, 22-23 September 2016, Rajabhat Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand.
 
Alexander, G. & Khabanyane, E. 2014. Analysing Post graduate students’ attempts at school improvement initiatives: A case for service learning. Paper presented at the Annual prestige research seminar, 25 November 2014,  Faculty of Humanities, Central University of Technology.
 
Alexander, G. 2014.  A Round table discussion (Invited panelist) to the 3rd  International Conference on Language, Society and Culture in Asian Contexts, July 10-11, 2014 on the topic "Academic Collaboration among Higher Education Institutions in Asia", Mahasarakham University, Thailand. 
 
Alexander, G. 2014. Research Conceptualisation and Methodology based on a Research Project on Multicultural Education.  Seminar presentation made to staff and a PhD  student cohort, Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University, 8 July 2014, Mahasarakham, Thailand.
 
Alexander, G.  2014. Reflections on Transforming Teacher Professional Development for a Democratic South Africa: A Case of a Faculty. Workshop facilitated at the 7th   International Conference on Educational Reform (ICER), “Innovations and Good Practices in Education: Global Perspectives”, 14-18 March, 2014, Hue City, Vietnam.
Alexander, G. 2014. Sharing Knowledge and Expertise on Outcomes Based Education (OBE). International Symposium on OBE presented at the LCBA Multi-purpose Hall, 22 February 2014, Laguna College of Business and Arts, Calamba City, Laguna province, Philippines.
 
Alexander, G. 2014.  Outcomes Based Education (OBE) and Learning in Diverse Contexts. Seminar presented at the University Library, Pamantasan ng, 22 February 2014, Pamantasan ng Cabuyao , City of Cabuyao, Laguna province, Philippines.
 
Alexander, G. 2013. Reflections on Multi-cultural Educational Developments and Research in South Africa. Presentation made at the Multi-cultural Center, Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University, 24 July 2013, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
 
Alexander, G. 2013. Sharing Outcomes Based Education (OBE) experiences of South Africa: Imperatives and Implications. Seminar presented at the Multimedia center, University of Batangas, 26 February 2013, Batangas province, Philippines.
EXTERNAL PROFILES
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