Portia Mabenge

Dr. Portia Mabenge is a Lecturer in the Department of Science Education at the University of the Witwatersrand. With a PhD in Science Education from the University of Pretoria and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), she specializes in Biology and Physical Science education, focusing on pedagogical methodology and curriculum development.

Her research explores:

• Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in life sciences teaching
• Linguistic barriers in South African science classrooms
• Experiential learning strategies and digital tool integration during the pandemic
• Ethical and practical aspects of animal dissection in education

Recent publications highlight her work on science curriculum design and technology-enhanced pedagogy. She actively investigates how experiential learning impacts problem-solving skills in high school learners.