Prof. A Makura
Prof. Alfred Makura

POSITION
Full Professor
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD (Edu); PGDHET; CFL; M.Ed.; B.A.Ed.; Dip. Agric. Ed;
PORTFOLIO
Alfred Henry Makura is full Professor in Educational Management, Law and Research and is a Teaching Advancement at University [TAU] Fellow in the Department of Postgraduate Studies (Education), faculty of Humanities at the Central University of Technology, South Africa. Prof Makura has an abiding interest in, and is, passionate about female education leadership and management particularly, educational leadership, teacher education, curriculum development, gender studies, teacher education, higher education and professional development. Prof Makura subscribes to Gwarinda’s (1995) philosophy that education is not about training people’s habits on moral, mental and social attitudes but an act of liberating the human mind. For him, humans acquire knowledge, skills and values that can tackle contemporary challenges such as gender discrimination and violence, toxic masculinity, patriarchy, unethical leadership and gender disparities. Prof Makura previously worked as senior academic development practitioner and acting manager at the Teaching and Learning Centre [TLC] University of Fort Hare, and extensively as principal lecturer in Teacher Education at Morgenster Teachers' College, an Associate College of the University of Zimbabwe, and at the Zimbabwe Open University of distance education. He has graduated numerous students to Doctoral level. A prolific career author and widely cited academic, Prof Makura has published three books, four book chapters, over sixty journal articles and presented numerous papers at conferences and seminars.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Education leadership and management particularly, educational leadership, teacher education, curriculum development, gender studies, teacher education, higher education and professional development.
PUBLICATIONS
  • Jaure, R & Makura AH (2025). Navigating the Complexities of Curriculum Transformation in Teacher Education in Zimbabwe. African Perspectives on Teaching and Learning. University of Limpopo [In press].
  • Jaure R & Makura AH (2025). Exploring the intersection of vulnerability and resilience in the educational experience of left-behind learners at a South African school. Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Sciences [In press]
  • Makura AH & Zireva D. (2024). Online Learning Experiences of Female Students Living with Albinism Amidst a Global Pandemic: Evidence from South Africa and Zimbabwe. Frontiers in Education. Vol.9, p.421761 https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2024.1421761
  • Makura, A.H. & Omodan, B.I. (2024). Re-membering the De- membered in University “Politics of process”: Evidence from South Africa. Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies, 4, pp 1-16. https://doi.org/10.38140/ijss-2024.vol4.02
  • Mphuti, M & Makura, AH (2024). Transitioning First-year Pre-service Teachers to Blended Learning Using Supplemental Instruction. In T. Mayisela and L. Cilliers (eds.), Proceedings of the University of Fort Hare Teaching https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-439-6 _ 12 , Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities 22, and Learning Conference (UFHTL 2023
  • Zireva, D. & Makura, A.H. (2024). Proselytising Ideologues: The Stifling Vectors of Metacognition in Andragogy. International Journal of Learning, Teaching & Educational Research, 23 (7), 513-532.
  • Makura, A.H. & Omodan, B.I. (2024). Re-membering the De- membered in University “Politics of process”: Evidence from South Africa. Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies, 4, pp 1-16. https://doi.org/10.38140/ijss-2024.vol4.02
  • Tayi, B & Makura AH (2023). Teachers’ perceptions on the role played by a principal’s Leadership regarding school improvement and academic Performance: a case study of a high school in South Africa. Proceedings of ADVED 2023- 9th International Conference on Advances in Education, Online Conference 16-17 October 2023.
  • Chasokela D. & Makura, AH. (2023). The Possible Impact of Technology Integration On 21st-Century Skills
  • During the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. Proceedings of ADVED 2023- 9th International Conference on Advances in Education, Online Conference16-17 October 2023.
  • Jaure R. & Makura, A.H. (2023). Mitigating the Unmet Psychosocial Support Needs of Left- behind Learners in Child-Headed Households: Exploring ‘Educare’ Support at a Zimbabwean School. In Theresa Silva: Parenting in Modern Societies - Controversies and Lessons for the Future.
  • Nxele, J., Blignaut S. & Makura, AH. (2023). Strategies that a Staff Development Team Can Use to Develop Teachers in Junior Secondary Schools. Ponte Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Research.doi:10.21506/j.ponte.2023.8.6
  • Hlojeng, M.A & Makura (2022). Perceived School Based Factors Influencing the Academic (Under) Achievement of Vulnerable Learners in Lesotho. ADVED 2022-8th International Conference on Advances in Education, 10-12TH October 2022, 287-297.
  • Tsilo P.S & Makura, AH (2022). Perspectives of Principal and Educators Regarding the Inclusion of Pregnant Learners in Mainstream Education. ADVED 2022-8th International Conference on Advances in Education, 10-12TH October 2022, 277-286.
  • Makura, A. H. (2022). Covid-19 impact on teaching and learning, security, peace and development: implications for African higher education. International Journal of Sciences and Research, PONTE, 78 (2), 74-82.
  • Makura, AH. (2022). South African female academics’ Work From Home experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Culture and Values in Education, 5(1), 13-22 https://doi.org.10.46303/jcve.2022.3
  • Dube, B., Makura, AH & Modise, M.A. & Tarman, B. (2022). COVID-19 and the Quest for Reconfiguration of Disciplines: Unpacking New Directions. Journal of Culture and Values in Education, 5(1), i-viii.
  • 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.
  • Khojane M, Masoabi, C & Makura AH (2022). Exploring the role of Technological Process in Civil Engineering and Construction Studies at Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Education and New Developments 2022 https://doi.org/10.36315/2022v1end089, 393-396.
  • Makura AH. (2021). Postgraduate supervision: Revisiting Gurr’s “Competent autonomy” concept through anecdotal experiences. In Srisawasdi, N. et al. (Eds.) (2021). Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Educational Research. Thailand: Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, 10-12th September.
  • Teba-Teba, N.C. and Makura, A.H. (2021). The Influence of Leadership Styles in School Management: Lessons from Lesotho.
  • Teba-Teba and Makura AH. (2021). The Influence of School Leadership in Improving Teaching and Learning in the Primary Schools in Lesotho. Proceedings of 15th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, pgs. 9965-9971: 8th-9th March. ISBN: 978-84-09-27666-0
  • Teba-Teba, N.C., R.W. Thabane, R.W and Makura, AH (2021). The Perceptions of a School Principal and Teachers Regarding Formal Education at A Rural Primary School In Lesotho, Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, 5th-6th July, pgs. 1569-1575. ISBN: 978-84-09-31267-2.
  • Mokhothu, K.G. Masoabi, C.S.  and Makura, A.H. (2021).  Investigating the use of action learning approaches in civil Engineering and construction studies: A case of skills centre. In Mafalda Carmo (Ed.) Education and New Developments 2021 Conference proceedings. ISBN: 978-989-54815-8-3
  • Jaure, R. and Makura, A.H. (2021) Social milieu as a moderator of resilience among left-behind learners following parental migration: Evidence from Zimbabwe and South Africa. Proceedings of EDULEARN21 Conference, 5th-6th July 2021. ISBN: 978-84-09-31267-2
  • Jaure, R and Makura, A.H. (2021). Child learners of parents in employment sojourn: Their lived experiences in separation. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 31 (1), 82-86.
  • Adesokan, R., Makura, A., & Esere, M. (2021). Age Differences on Communication Styles among Married Adults in Oyo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Studies in Psychology, 1(1), 29-36.
  • May, Y. M., and Makura, A. H. (2020). Leader gender and school management practices and processes in South Africa: an outsider perspective. Gender & Behaviour, 18(3), pp 16443-16451. ISSN: 1596-9231
  • Adesokan, R.O and Makura A.H. (2020). The toiling single mother: does her education attainment level matter in a learner’s academic performance? Evidence from some South African high schools. In M. Carmo (Ed.), Education and New Developments 2020 (pp. 370-374). Lisboa: inScience Press. ISBN: 978-989-54815-2-1
  • Adesokan, R.O and Makura A.H. (2020). Perceived effects of single-mother parenting on students' academic performance in selected high schools in Free State, South Africa. Proceedings of INTED2020 Conference, Valencia, Spain, 2-4th March 2020 (pp 1943-1947. ISBN: 978-84-09-17939-8.
  • Kekana, L. M. and Makura A.H. (2020). The importance of school governing bodies in the effective governance of the public schools: do women have a role? Abstracts & Proceedings of ADVED 2020- 6th International Conference on Advances in Education and Social Sciences, 5-6th October 2020, Istanbul Turkey (pp439-444). ISBN 978-605-06286-0-9
  • Matheolane, R.M & Makura, A.H. (2020). The Influence of the Basotho Culture on the use of Corporal Punishment in the Secondary Schools in Lesotho. Dirasat: Education Sciences, 47, (1), 586-597. ISSN: 2663-6212
  • Matselane R.N. and Makura A.H. (2020). Sexual harassment: the scourge in secondary schools of Thabo Mofutsanyana district, South Africa. Abstracts & Proceedings of ADVED 2020- 6th International Conference on Advances in Education and Social Sciences, 5-6th October 2020, Istanbul Turkey (pp48-54). ISBN 978-605-06286-0-9
  • Matselane R.N. and Makura A.H. (2020). The well-being of girls who are sexually harassed in secondary schools of Thabo Mofutsanyana district in the Free State province in South Africa. 13th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2020), 9-11 November, 2020 pp. 6033-6039.
  • Hlojeng, M.A. and Makura A.H. (2020). Out-of-school factors contributing towards academic underachievement of vulnerable learners in Lesotho high schools. Abstracts & Proceedings of ADVED 2020- 6th International Conference on Advances in Education and Social Sciences, 5-6th October 2020, Istanbul Turkey (pp429-438). ISBN 978-605-06286-0-9
  • Makura, A. H., & Kalobo, L. (2019). Reliability and equity of subject delivery competencies: Perspectives of pre-service teachers. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 29(5), 511-515.
  • Adesokan, R. O., Ezere, M. O., & Makura, A. H. (2019). Styles of communication and marital stability of married adults in Oyo state, Nigeria. Afro Asian Journal of Social Sciences, X (III), 1-13.
  • Makura A.H (2018). Practices and challenges in managing curriculum implementation by female school heads in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Tomorrow People Organisation Bangkok Conference Proceedings, Bangkok,1-3 March 2018. ISBN 978-86-87043-53-4
  • Wadesango N., Mabovula, N., Makura A.H. & Toni, N. (2017).  The paranormal cloud that obscures access, success, and retention of students in South Africa’s higher education: Perspectives for effective instructional management intervention strategies. African Perspectives of Research in Teaching and Learning, 1(1), 39-53.
  • Makura AH & Nkonki V.J. (2017). Constraints and enablers of articulation from Further Education and Training (FET) colleges to Higher Education Institutions: Perceptions from selected Eastern Cape institutions. African Perspectives of Research in Teaching and Learning, 1(1), 103-115.
  • Makura A.H. (2016). The glorification of patriarchy through sound in Paul Matavire’s music lyrics. Muziki Journal, 3(2), 3-19.
  • Meda, L. and Makura A.H. (2016). Adolescent Girls’ perceptions about HIV and AIDS related risky behaviours: are we closer to combating the pandemic among South Africa’s youths? Commonwealth Youth and Development Journal, 14 (2), 71-80.
  • Gobingca Z. and Makura A.H. (2016). Managing instructional challenges: Strategies employed by teachers in supporting multilingual primary school learners in South Africa. Dirasat: Educational Sciences, 43 (2), 735-745, University of Jordan.
  • Makura AH. (2016). Managing teaching and learning in Postgraduate programmes in a University of Technology: Challenges and Prospects. Tomorrow People Organisation: Education and Development Thailand Conference Proceedings, 193-204.
  • Toni N & Makura A.H (2015). Using Reflective Practice for a more Humane Higher Education, South African Journal of Higher Education, 29 (3), 42-55.
  • Makura A.H. (2014). Students’ perceptions of ICT use in higher education. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5 (11), 43-47.
  • Matheolane R.M. and Makura, A.H. (2014).  The management and implementation of human rights education in Lesotho Schools.  Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5 (11), 131-137. 
  • Makura A.H. & Toni, N. (2014). Managing the link between Academic Development and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: the case of South African Universities. International Journal of Educational Studies, 6 (1), 85-93.
  • Shumba A. and Makura A.H. (2014). Drug abuse by learners in South Africa: A replication and extension study. Journal of Psychology in Africa 24(2), 197-199.
  • Zireva D. & Makura, AH. (2013). Sexual Harassment: The Prevalent and Insidious Phenomenon among Student Teachers on Teaching Practice in Zimbabwe. Anthropologist, 15(3), 313-322.
  • Dabula, P and Makura, A.H. (2013). High School Students’   Perceptions of Career Guidance and Development Programmes for University Access. International Journal of Educational Studies, 5(2): 89-97.
  • Makura, A.H. and Marala, K. (2013). Mitigating graduate unemployability through student academic support: the case of the University of Fort Hare. Journal of Social Science, 37 (2), 117-126.
  • Napier A & Makura AH (2013). Students’ and Staff Perceptions of the Efficacy of English Language Literacy Support Programmes for Students at a Previously Disadvantaged Higher Education Institution in South Africa. International Journal of Education Science, 5 (1), 1-10
  • Makura A.H. & Zireva D. (2013). School heads and mentors in cahoots? Challenges to teaching practice in Zimbabwean Teacher Education programmes. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 19 (1), 3-16
  • Makura, O.  & Makura, A.H.  (2012).  Rethinking the definition and value of the curriculum concept: The Zimbabwean experience. The Anthropologist, 14 (6), 509-515.
  • Makura, A.H. (2012). Leadership and management styles of female primary school heads: In search of a gender inclusive theory. Journal of Social Science, 31 (3), 279-287.
  • Matunhu, J., Makura A.H & Matunhu V (2011). Relevance of “O” and “A” levels agriculture syllabi in addressing food shortages in Chivi district, Zimbabwe. Fort Hare Papers. 18, pages 65 – 79.
  • Makura A.H., Skead, M & Nhundu, K. (2011). Academic development practices at Fort Hare University: an epitome of university access. Research in Higher Education 12: 13-26. (also accessible on: http://www.aabri.com/manuscripts/11797.pdf
  • Makura, A.H. (2010). A study on teachers’ and heads’ perceptions of the effectiveness of Zimbabwe’s Female Primary School Heads. Journal of Educational Studies, 9 (1), 40- 62.
  • Makura, A.H., & Shumba, A. (2009). Management of Child Sexual Abuse Cases by Female School Heads in Zimbabwe, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 19 (1) 99-104.
  • Shumba, A., Gwirai, P., Makura, A.H. & Mushoriwa, T.D. (2008). Student teachers’ perceptions of HIV/AIDS prevention methods for use in Botswana schools. The Nigerian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 13(1), 109-128.
  • Shumba, A.; Gwirai, P.; Shumba, J.; Maphosa, C.; Chireshe, R.; Gudyanga, E. & Makura, A.H. (2008). Pupils’ perceptions of sexual abuse by teachers in Zimbabwe. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 18 (2), 279-282.
BOOK(S) OR CHAPTER(S) IN BOOK(S)
Omodan, I. B & Makura AH (2023). Exploring the Conditions for Effective Management of Student Unrest in South African Universities, In Bunmi I. Omodan; Cias T. Tsotetsi (2023), A Compendium of Response to Student Unrest in Africa Universities, Axiom Academic Publishers, Potchefstroom, South Africa. ISBN: 978-1-77630-474-5.
Jaure R. & Makura, A.H. (2023). Mitigating the Unmet Psychosocial Support Needs of Left- behind Learners in Child-Headed Households: Exploring ‘Educare’ Support at a Zimbabwean School. In Theresa Silva: Parenting in Modern Societies - Controversies and Lessons for the Future.
Meda L & Makura A.H. (Eds). (2017). Technology driven curriculum for 21st Century higher education students in Africa. Bamenda, Cameroon: RPCIG Langaa. ISBN: 13: 978-9956-762-47-7
Chireshe R. & Makura A.H. (2014). Educator motivation and morale in South Africa (Chapter 7pgs: 125-148) in Legotlo, M.W (2014) Challenges and issues facing the education system in South Africa. Pretoria: Africa Institute of South Africa. ISBN: 978-0- 7983-0460-3
Chireshe R. & Makura A.H. (2013). Review of Related Literature (Chapter 10 pgs. 187-201) in Tichapondwa SM (Ed.) (2013). Preparing your dissertation at a distance: A research guide. Virtual University for small states of the commonwealth, Vancouver, CA. ISBN: 978-1-894975-65-0
Makura, A.H. (2011). Leadership and management styles of female primary school heads: Their impact on School effectiveness: A Zimbabwean perspective. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GMBH & Co. ISBN: 978-3-8433-9023-1.
Mawere V,. Mapolisa, T., Ndamba, G.T., Makura, A.H., & Shava, E. (2006). Professional Studies (Module DEP 102). Harare: Zimbabwe Open University. ISBN: 1-77938-424-6.
PRESENTED CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS (Over 70 to date)
  • Makura (2024). The Perceived Impact of Working from Home on the Well-being of Female Academic Staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from South Africa. Oxford Women's Leadership Symposium, St Anne's College, University of Oxford, 11-13 March 2024.
  • Jaure R & Makura, AH. (2024). Exploring the intersection of vulnerability and resilience in the educational experience of left-behind learners at a South African school.
  • Makura A.H. (2023). Leveraging from the 4IR in Knowledge Management for African Higher Education. The Association of Archives and Records Management Practitioners of Zimbabwe Conference 07-09 November 2023, Chevron Hotel, Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
  • Makura, AH. (2023). The Reconfiguration of African Higher Education in The Reconfiguration of African Higher Education in the Post-COVID-19 Era and the Role of Women the Emerging Context. 1st Swaziland Educational Research Association and Eswatini Higher Education Council the Post-COVID 19 Era and the role of women in the emerging context. Esibayeni lodge, Eswatini.
  • Tayi, B and Makura, A.H. (2023). Teachers’ perceptions on the role played by a principal’s Leadership regarding school improvement and academic Performance: a case study of a high school in south Africa: Proceedings of ADVED 2023- 9th International Conference on Advances in Education, Online Conference 16-17 October 2023. The 48th Annual International Conference of SASE, University of Eswatini, Esibayeni Lodge, Matsapha, 2-4 October
  • Chasokela, D and Makura A.H. (2023). The Possible Impact of Technology Integration On 21st-Century Skills During the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. Proceedings of ADVED 2023- 9th International Conference on Advances in Education, Online Conference 16-17 October 2023.
  • Makura A.H. (2023). The resilience of female academics in transforming teacher education through technology: A new normal in post-COVID-19 South African higher education. DETA Conference, Makerere University, Uganda, 24-27th July 2023.
  • Makura, AH. (2023). South African female academics’ preparedness to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic: Benefits and barriers. London International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning, The Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Road, London, UK, 24-25th April.
  • Jaure, R & Makura, AH. (2022). Decolonising Data Collection by deploying the Shona Concept of Dare, International Conference On “Heritage, The Future Of Africa And The Global Community(ICOH2022)’’, Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
  • Makura, A.H. (2022). The contribution of some South African female academics in sustaining intangible heritage by working from home in 2022the COVID-19 era. International Conference On “Heritage, The Future Of Africa And The Global Community(ICOH2022)’’, Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
  • Hlojeng, M.A. & Makura, AH. (2022). Perceived School Based Factors Influencing the Academic (Under) Achievement of Vulnerable Learners in Lesotho. ADVED 2022-8th International Conference on Advances in Education,12th October, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Tsilo, P.S. & Makura, A.H. (2022). Perspectives of Principal and Educators Regarding the Inclusion of Pregnant Learners in Mainstream Education. ADVED 2022-8th October, Istanbul Turkey. International Conference on Advances in Education, 10-12.
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