Dr R. Pillay Geography and Environmental Dcience
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I am an experienced teacher and Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Science and am passionate about teaching and research practice, and, also, in helping my students progress to encouraging their throughput on the first round for their success, graduation, and academic knowledge and practical know-how to secure their academic success and forward progress in their careers going forward in the sub-disciplines of Geography and Environmental Sciences. Slow learners are given extra assignments, additional readings, and assessments to complete at home, so that they are brought to their peer's levels of academic excellence and knowledge practices after their re-assessments and thorough grading.

I strongly encourage extra reading and academic activities from students to thrive in their areas of knowledge growth and retention in Geography and Environmental Science skills, while equally encouraging their practical tasks and experiences at the local scale all set in a dynamic environment of climate change and social practice.

Subjects

  • Geography (A level)

  • Environmental Science and Society Grade 12-Masters/Postgraduate

  • Environmental Science Thesis Grade 12-MPhil

Experience

  • Lecturer and HOD (Jan, 2014–Dec, 2022) at University of Fort Hare, Alice and East London Campuses
    Manage the Cartography, GIS & RS Laboratory.
    Teach Cartography and GIS.
    Teach Human Geography.
    Teach Environmental Management.
    Setting tests and grading them for evaluation and final assessments in 2nd, 3rd year and Hons and MPhil tiers.
    Setting Examinations in 2nd, 3rd and Hons module (Theory of Geography and Research Methodology) and MPhil years and grading them for evaluation and final assessments at all 4 tiers.
    Attending and presenting at Conferences.
    Supervising postgrad students in Hons and MPhil tiers.
    Co-ordinator of 3rd year Economic and Settlement Geography modules.
    Marketing the Department of Geography and Environmental Science.
    Research with students and publications with students -- conference papers and poster papers and publications.
    Participating in Post graduate porposal presentations and Chairing of sessions.
    HOD in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science (12/2016 - 12/2018)
    See CV for Details
  • Cartographer and Lecturer (Jun, 1997–Nov, 2012) at University of Limpopo,Polokwane
    Run the Cartography and GIS Laboratory.
    Teach Cartography and GIS.
    Teach Human Geography.
    Teach Environmental Management.
    Setting tests and grading them for evaluation and final assessments in 2nd, 3rd year and Hons and MPhil.
    Setting Examinations in 2nd, 3rd and Hons and MPhil years and grading them for evaluation and final assessments at all 4 tiers.
    Attending and presenting at Conferences.
    Supervising postgrad students in Hons and MPhil tiers.
    Marketing the Department of Geography and later Dept of Development Studies.
    Research with students and publications with student - conference papers and posters.
  • Tutor / Cartographer (Dec, 1984–Jun, 1997) at University of zululand, Richards bay
    Cartographer and Junior Lecturer
    Cartographer in the Department
    Responsible for third year Geography Practicals
    Third-year and Hons Projects and Map supervision
    Conference, seminar, and workshop arrangements and participation
    Cartography & Map Library supervision

Education

  • Ph D in Human Geography and Environmental Management (Jun, 2009–Oct, 2012) from Hill University
  • BSc (Hons) (Feb, 2001–Nov, 2003) from University of zululand, Richards bay
  • Technologist Diploma inCartography (Jan, 1989–Jan, 1990) from International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Science (ITC), Enschede
  • BA (Feb, 1988–Nov, 1995) from University of zululand, Richards bay

Fee details

    R235–350/hour (US$12.43–18.52/hour)

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