Prof Cina Mosito is interested in research related to (i) psychology of education, (ii) inclusive education, (iii) teacher education. In the psychology of education, she is particularly interested in the cognitive development of learners of learners diagnosed with difficulties in learning; and understanding what interventions and under what conditions promote their learning. Where inclusive education is concerned, her interest is on teacher knowledge, skills and attitudes; how these support social justice, quality and equitable learning for all.
When it comes to teacher education, she is interested in philosophies teachers (pre- and in-service) have about themselves, the learners they teach, aswell as the subjects they teach; and how these philosophies (beliefs) inform their pedagogic decisions. She is comfortable with qualitative and mixed methods research designs.
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