1976 HED IV University of Pretoria 1991 FDE College for Further Education 1994 BA University of Pretoria. 1999: MA (Applied Linguistics ) (PU for CHE)

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1 Dr A.H.C UYS 1976 HED IV University of Pretoria 1991 FDE College for Further Education 1994 BA University of Pretoria 1999: MA (Applied Linguistics ) (PU for CHE) 2006: PhD (PU for CHE) Applied Linguistics A Proposed model for Training English medium of instruction teachers in South Africa Area of Specialisation English Medium of Instruction English Subject Didactics Academic English for Teachers: Developing content for the Integrated model for teacher Training. CURRICULUM VITAE Main Focus of Research and Academic work Training Teachers for using English as a Medium of Instruction Training English Language teachers. Research into the design and compilation of a syllabus for training English Language teachers in an integrated model,. Special Contribution to the field of Research and Teacher Training 1. Development of a profile for effective English medium of instruction. This profile is now used for the training of pre-service and in-service teachers. 2. This profile has also proved effective for the development of criteria assessing teachers English Language Proficiency for accreditation purposes. 3. Development of English medium of Instruction modules for training pre-service teachers. These modules are based on research conducted for my PhD studies. This University is currently the only university in South Africa that offers more than a generic course for training teachers to teach through medium of English. Development of Special tools for teacher Training in accordance with research on the use of Intelligent Tools by by Wiggins and McTeigh (2004) : 1. A Lesson Wheel based on the profile of an effective English Medium of Instruction teacher first developed for my Ph.D. 2. A Writing tool developed to help Academic students with the planning and writing of a literary essay 3. A Research Tool designed to help Honours and 4 th Year students with the development and writing of a research project 1

2 4. A Meta-cognitive game for helping teachers focus on the attainment of metacognition in the classroom. 5. An assessment tool developed in conjunction with one of my colleagues. This assessment tool assists teachers in continuous assessment as required by the NCS. 6. A Tool for Poetry analysis developed in conjunction with another colleague. This tool assists the teachers in analysing unseen poems for proper preparation. ACADEMIC OUTPUT Academic Journals and Textbooks (Accredited journals only) 2005 A scheme for training effective English second language medium of instruction teachers. Journal for Language Teaching 39 (2): December An integrated course for English medium of instruction teacher trainees in South Africa Authors: Uys, M.; Van der Walt, J.L.; Botha, S.U.; et al Published: 2006 Journal for language teaching, Vol 40, Issue 2, Dec, Pages: English medium of Instruction : a situation analysis Authors: Uys, Mandie; Van der Walt, Johann; Van den Berg, Ria; Botha, Sue; Published: 2007 South African Journal of Education, Vol 27, Issue 1, Feb, Pages: KAISER, K., REYNEKE, M., & UYS, M Eating soup with a fork - why the EFAL syllabus cannot promote language across the curriculum. Journal for Language Teaching, 44(2): International Publication : Chapter in Textbook UYS, M., REYNEKE, M.& KAISER, K Researching Speakers of Nondominant Languages in Teacher Education Programs: Tapping Into Perceived Barriers to Promote Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contexts. (In Ball, A.F., Tyson, C.A., eds. Studying Diversity in Teaching Education. New York: Rowman & Littlefield. p ) Current Research 2011: Currently working on a textbook for training English medium of Instruction teachers Proposal already approved by Pearson Publishers. 2011: Working on an article regarding the use of the Lesson Wheel in Training preservice teachers for English medium of instruction. Ready to be submitted by end of June 2

3 Study Guides and Workbooks for Higher Education Study Guides and Workbooks : English Subject Didactics: ENGD 212; ENGD 322 English Subject Didactics: ENGD 416/511/426/522 Study Guides and Workbooks: English Academic Modules: ENGE 221 ENGE 311 ENGE 321 Post Graduate: LTLL 621 : Creative Literature Teaching Language Proficiency for Teachers: ENTB 521:Workbook and portfolio: POST GRADUATE TRAINING FOR ENGLISH MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION TEACHERS Involvement with other Universities 2008 Moderator for Unisa: 4 th year English Methodology: 2 modules. 2009: University of Stellenbosch adopts proposed course for the training of English medium of Instruction Teachers Moderator University of Pretoria : Examination Paper: Third Year Academic English for Teachers 2011 Moderator : University of Pretoria : Examination Paper : Third Year Academic English for Teachers 2011 Moderator University of Stellenbosch: PGCE English language teaching module Reviewing Articles for Accredited Journals Review at least two to three articles a year for the SA Journal of Higher Education Have reviewed for the Journal for Higher Education and Per Linguam Papers read at Conferences NAETE 1999, Pretoria Classroom English: An Outline for a course TESOL 2002, University of Potchefstroom : Teaching English: A University Perspective BERA 2003, Edinburgh OVSA 2004 RAU TESOL Arabia 2004 Dubai Eat what you like it is speaking English that kills you. I know what I want to say, but how do I say it? EMI: A South African Experience 3

4 North- West University 2005: Conference on second language education 2006 Canterbury Christ Church University 2006 Maastricht 28 June 1 July 2006 OVSA 2006 OVSA 2008 University of the North West; Colloquium: 2009 Estonia CLIL Conference October 2008 What content teachers need to know about language teaching. Invitation from Canterbury Christchurch University to take part in a seminar July 10-12, 2006 Invitation from Dr Renate Klaassen to attend conference in Invitation to visit Universities of Maastricht and Twente Training effective L2MI content teachers A model for training EMI teachers Strategies for Training Effective English medium of Instruction Teachers Reinventing the Wheel: A workshop on lesson design for English medium of instruction teachers. April 2010 AERA: October 2010 CLIL Conference Participation in National Committees and Colloquiums Invitation from Advisory Committee for development of Caps Document to participate.. English medium of instruction: a tool for effecting educational and social equity in SA. Language integration in the Content classroom in South Africa: a teacher trainers perspective Written submission accepted and acknowledged in Advisory report. Language Colloquium 2010; Department of Education Invitation to participate in Colloquium. Workshops Presented PUK: April 2005 Mabatho: May 2005 Potchefstroom November 2008 Mabatho March 2009 Potchefstroom May 2009 June 2011 English Teachers: Outcomes based assessment English Teachers : Outcomes based assessment in English Classes English medium of instruction in Content Classrooms Training for content teachers Advanced training for content teachers Teachers from 3 High Schools in Klerksdorp: Lesson Wheel: How to teach through medium of English 4

5 Research projects and reports 2006 Member of Thuthuka project for training L2MI teachers (in-service) Workshops and Field work related to Project Current postgraduate students 6 Honours Students Other Achievements VERKA (Award for lecturing) 2004 ITOU (A category award for lecturing) 2009 Initiated the design of the Avanti Lecture Room and Language Laboratory Organising and planning of the Annual English Evenings ( ) for which the Diocesan Society has now granted R3000 in prize money for the best English speech and/or play presented. Chief Examiner National Grade 12 Certificate : English literature: HG and SG 5