Prof Deidre Geduld works in the field of Foundation Phase schooling within the South African context (Gr R – 3) focusing on teacher education curriculum development as well as Early
Childhood Development and her focus is on inclusive education, learners with barriers to learning and development and vulnerable children at risk. She conducted research on school
leadership and teacher professional development in the primary school.
Her area of expertise lies in using action research to improve classroom-based practices. She draws on participatory research methodologies which have a research as social change focus, in particular visual methodologies, such as drawing, photovoice, collages, narratives and metaphors.
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