Teaching with Research

 

Date: 24-25 November 2025

 

Place: Dinokeng Game Reserve

 

List of Speakers (to be updated)

 

Prof. Marit Christensen, Department of Psychology, Norwegian Institute for Science and Technology

 

Prof. Siw Tone Innstrand, Department of Psychology, Norwegian Institute for Science and Technology

 

Prof. Leoni van der Vaart, Department of Psychology, Norwegian Institute for Science and Technology / Optentia Research Unit, North-West University

 

Prof. Leon De Beer, Department of Psychology, Norwegian Institute for Science and Technology / WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University

 

Dr Lance Bunt, Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University

 

This two-day workshop brings together lecturers from universities to examine how research is taught—and how teaching practice in this area can be strengthened. While grounded in the content of research, the focus is on pedagogy: how to design learning experiences that help students engage critically and practically with research. Hosted at the Dinokeng Game Reserve, the event offers space to share teaching approaches, test new ideas, and connect with colleagues working toward better methods education.

 

The workshop will produce practical outputs, including teaching resources and ideas for integrating new approaches into curricula, which can be shared across institutions. By centering pedagogy in the teaching of research, the event aims to improve student learning outcomes and, ultimately, the quality of research emerging from South African higher education.