Patricia Muhuro

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A senior academic developer at the University of Fort Hare. She holds a PhD in Education, a Bachelor Science specializing in Computer Science and Mathematics. Patricia serves as a Coordinating Council member of HELTASA and is a Teaching Advancement Fellow. Her research interests include rural students’ transitions into HE, curriculum development and ICT in education.

Passionate about curriculum transformation and curricular justice to improve student learning experiences across the spectrum of higher education, basic and primary education particularly in learning Mathematics and ICT applications. This is greatly influenced by my learning in journey in Doctor of Philosophy in Education specializing in student retention programming, a Master of Education specializing in Educational Technologies, a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education and Training, a Licentiate Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics Education, a Trainer Certificate in ICDL, a trainer Certificate for Blackboard and Portfolio development.

Professional practice includes eLearning in Higher Education, ICT in Education, Curriculum Development, Higher Education Studies, Advancing STEM education through colloquia, promoting staff doctoral support through mentorship and promoting rural students learning journeys.

Skilled in research, ICT and educational technologies and developing international patternerships to promote education for marginalised communities

Experience

  • –present
    Senior Consultant Teaching and Learning, University of Fort Hare

Education

  • 2014 
    University of Fort Hare, PHD in Education

Publications

  • 2025
    Prospects of Implementing the Flipped Classroom Blended Learning Model among Lecturers in African Universities,
  • 2024
    Holding a mirror up to Academic Development through the HELTASA (un) conferencing methodology.,
  • 2021
    Rural transitions to higher education in South Africa: decolonial perspectives,
  • 2021
    Prospects and pitfalls associated with implementing blended learning in rural-based higher education institutions in Southern Africa,
  • 2020
    ‘You have to change, the curriculum stays the same’: decoloniality and curricular justice in South African higher education,

Professional Memberships

  • Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association of Southern Africa
  • International Consortium of Education Developers Africa

Honours

Visiting Scolar Queens University Belfast 2021-2025

Contact Patricia for

  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision