Dr J. Francois Strydom
Director: Academic - Centre for Teaching and Learning
Dr Strydom’s experience in teaching and learning over the past 20 years, includes lecturing, tutoring and acting as international guest lecturer and speaker on topics within the fields of Psychology, Research Methodology and Higher Education. In recent research projects he has served as the project leader of both the South African Survey of Student Engagement (SASSE) that was conducted for the Council of Higher Education among 11 higher education institutions in South Africa, as well as the College Survey of Student Engagement (CSSE) which was conducted at 5 Further Education and Training Colleges. The research on student engagement has influenced national quality assurance practices, particularly in the field of teaching and learning.
Dr. Strydom has collaborated with higher education consortiums and Higher Education South Africa (HESA) on various higher education initiatives related to access and success. He is the recipient of various research grants and awards and has published several articles focused on higher education issues. He received his D.Phil. in Psychology from Oxford University, which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar. In addition to his research he is involved in institutional initiatives to improve the undergraduate curriculum, the enhancement of teaching and learning, increasing academic support for at risk-students as well as improving the quality of academic advising. His research interests include student engagement, and improving the quality of teaching and learning in higher education.
Dr Strydom’s full CV can be found at the Curriculum Vitae link above this profile.