Authored/Edited Books/Monographs/Teacher Resources

PETER BEETS

• Curriculum Studies
• Geographical Education
• Assessment and Pedagogy
• Formative Assessment as Educational Practice

Publications

Authored/edited books/monographs/teacher resources

1. Swanevelder, C. Kotzé, K. Smit, T. Beets, P. Hanekom, F. Innes & Van Kradenburg, L. 2004 New Senior Geography Grade 10 Learner’s Book. English (ISBN 0-625-03237-3) and Afrikaans (ISBN 0-625-03239-X) editions. Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
2. Beets, P. Hanekom, F. Innes, L. Kotzé, K. Samaai, G. & Smit, T. Swanevelder, C. 2004 OBE for FET Senior Geography Grade 10: Learners’ Book. English (ISBN 1770043640) and Afrikaans (ISBN 1770043659) editions. Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
3. Beets, P. Hanekom, F. Innes, L. Kotzé, K. Samaai, G. & Smit, T. Swanevelder, C . 2004 OBE for FET Senior Geography Grade 10: Teachers’ Guide. English (ISBN 0625032381) and Afrikaans (ISBN 0625032403) editions. Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
4. Beets, P. Dyssel, M. Hanekom, F. Innes, L. Kotzé, K. Najjaar, K. & Smit, T. Swanevelder, C. 2004 OBE for FET Senior Geography Grade 11: Learners’ Book. English (ISBN 978-1-77004-274-2) and Afrikaans (ISBN 978-1-77004-276-6) editions. Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
5. Beets, P. Dyssel, M. Hanekom, F. Innes, L. Kotzé, K. Samaai, G. & Smit, T. Swanevelder, C. 2004 OBE for FET Senior Geography Grade 11: Teachers’ Guide. English (ISBN 978-1-77004-275-9) and Afrikaans (ISBN 978-1-77004-277-3) editions. Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
6. Beets. P., Bowie, M., Dyssel, M., Hanekom, F. Innes, L., Llewellyn, E., Najjaar, K., Smit, T. & Swanevelder, C. OBE for FET Senior Geography Learner’s Portfolio and Programme of Assessment: Grade 11, (ISBN 978-1-77004-988-8). Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
7. Beets. P., Bowie, M., Dyssel, M., Hanekom, F. Innes, L., Llewellyn, E., Najjaar, K., Smit, T. & Swanevelder, C. OBE for FET Senior Geography Teacher’s Portfolio and Programme of Assessment: Grade 11, (ISBN 978-1-77004-974-6). Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
8. Beets. P., Bowie, M., Dyssel, M., Hanekom, F. Innes, L., Llewellyn, E., Najjaar, K., Smit, T. & Swanevelder, C. OBE for FET Senior Geography / UGO vir VOO Senior Geografie G11 CD/Kompakskyf, (ISBN 978-1-41540-019-7). Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
9. Beets, P. Hanekom, F. Innes, L. Kotzé, K. Najjaar, K. Samaai, G. & Smit, T. Swanevelder, C. 2007 OBE for FET Senior Geography Grade 12: Learners’ Book. English (ISBN 978-1-41540-046-3) and Afrikaans (ISBN 978-1-41540-048-7) editions. Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
10. Beets, P. Hanekom, F. Innes, L. Kotzé, K. Najjaar, K. Samaai, G. & Smit, T. Swanevelder, C. 2007 OBE for FET Senior Geography Grade 12: Teachers’ Guide. English (ISBN 9781415400470) and Afrikaans (ISBN 978-1-41540-049-4) editions. Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
11. Beets. P., Bowie, M. Hanekom, F. Innes, L., Llewellyn, E., Kotzé, K., Najjaar, K., Smit, T. & Swanevelder, C. 2007 OBE for FET Senior Geography Learner’s Portfolio and Programme of Assessment: Grade 12, (ISBN 978-1-41540-222-1). Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
12. Beets. P., Bowie, M. Hanekom, F. Innes, L., Llewellyn, E., Kotzé, K., Najjaar, K., Smit, T. & Swanevelder, C. 2007 OBE for FET Senior Geography Teacher’s Portfolio and Programme of Assessment: Grade 12, (ISBN 978-1-41540-223-8). Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
13. Beets, P. Hanekom, F. Innes, L. Kotzé, K. Najjaar, K. Samaai, G. & Smit, T. Swanevelder, C. 2007 OBE for FET Senior Geography/UGO vir VOO Senior Geografie Grade/Graad 12 DVD. (ISBN 978-1-41540-018-0). Cape Town: Nasou via Afrika.
14. Beets, P. Engel, B. Najjaar, K & Samaai, G. 2009 Senior Geography Exam Study Guide. (ISBN 978-1-41540-489-8)

Book chapters

International

1. Berkhout, S. & Beets, P.A.D. (2009) Country Case Study – South Africa. In Vlaardingerbroek, B. (ed.) Secondary School External Examination Systems – Reliability, Robustness and Resilience. New York: Cambria Press Inc. In Press.

National

1. Beets, P. & Van Louw, T. 2005. Education transformation, Assessment and Ubuntu in South Africa. In Waghid, Y (ed.) African(a) philosophy of education: Reconstructions and deconstructions. Stellenbosch: StellenboschUniversity Press. pp. 126-139. (ISBN: 0-620-34077-0).Beets_Artikels\Education Transformation Assessment and Ubuntu in South Africa.pdf

Academic journals

* articles in accredited journals

**ISI/IBSS accredited

International

1. **Le Grange, L. & Beets, P. 2005. Geography Education in South Africa after a Decade of Democracy. Geography90(3):267-277.Beets_Artikels\Geog Educ in SA Geog Journ_90_03.pdf

National

1. **Le Grange, L. & Beets, P. 2005. (Re)conceptualizing validity in (outcomes-based) assessment. South African Journal of Education. 25(2): 115-119.Beets_Artikels\(Re)conceptualising validity_SAJE_v25_n2_a9.pdf

1. **Beets, P. & Le Grange, L. 2005. Continuity and progression: the Achilles’ heel of the National Curriculum Statement for Geography? South African Journal of Education. 25(3): 190-197.Beets_Artikels\Continuity&progression_SAJE_v25_n3_a9.pdf

1. *Beets, P. & Le Grange, L. 2005. ‘Africanising’ assessment practices: does the notion of ubuntu hold any promise? South African Journal of Higher Education. 19(5): 15-25.Beets_Artikels\Africanising assessm pracs_ SAJHE_v19_sed_a3.pdf

1. *Beets, P. 2007. Editorial. (Re)positioning assessment in higher education: the case of Geography in South Africa. South African Journal of Higher Education. 21(4): 577-584.Beets_Artikels\(Re)positioning assessemnt in HE_SAHJE_v21_n4_a1.pdf

1. **Beets, P. & Le Grange, L. 2008. Has Geography Curriculum Reform in Post-Apartheid South Africa Strengthened Continuity and Progression? South African Geographical Journal, 90(2): 68–79.Beets_Artikels\Has Geog cur reform_SAGJ_v90_n2_a1.pdf

1. **Van Louw, T. & Beets, P.A.D. 2008. Editorial. The transformation of higher education: context of the establishment of the Centre for Leadership and management in Education at StellenboschUniversity. South African Journal of Higher Education. 22(3): 473-483. In Press.Beets_Artikels\Transformation of HE_Celemus_SAHJE_v22_n3_a1.pdf

Study guides (chapters in study guides)

1. Beets, P. 2004. Instructional Leadership Module. BEd Hons Study Guide for Didactics,, 160-176. Stellenbosch: StellenboschUniversity.

Popular articles

1. Beets, P. 2002. Koerant in Klaskamer: Matriektips vir Aardrykskunde (5 articles). Die Burger.

Academic Presentations

Conference presentations

International

1. Le Grange, L. & Beets, P. 2004. (Re)conceptualizing validity in assessment. Paper presented at the annual ASEASA conference. Johannesburg: RandAfrikaansUniversity, 1-4 September.
2. Beets, P. 2004. Issues of continuity and progression in the NCS for Geography. Paper presented at the annual ASEASA conference. Johannesburg: RandAfrikaansUniversity, 1-4 September.
3. Beets, P & Le Grange, L. 2005. ‘Africanising’ assessment practices: does the notion of Ubuntu hold any promise?Paper presented at the 14th biennial conference of the South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education, Durban, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 26-29 June.
4. Beets, P. 2005. Education transformation, Assessment and Ubuntu. Paper presented at the International Symposium on African Philosophy of Education organised by the German International Institute for Educational Research, Frankfurt, 29-30 August.
5. Beets, P. 2006 Towards an understanding of formative assessment. Paper presented at the annual ASEASA conference. Johannesburg: RandAfrikaansUniversity. 11-13 July.
6. Beets, P. & Le Grange, L. 2006 Some perspectives on assessment as an educational practice. Paper presented at the Tenth Biennial Conference of the International network of Philosophers of Education. Malta, University of Malta. 3-6 August.
7. Beets, P. 2006. Formative assessment from the perspective of learners. Paper delivered at the EASA / Kenton International Conference, Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort,South Africa 28 November – 1 December.
8. Beets, P. 2008 Rethinking assessment in a multicultural world. Paper delivered at the 11th Biennial Conference of the International Network of Philosophers of Education, Kyoto University, Japan, 9-12August.
9. Beets, P. 2008. The challenges of teacher development to improve learning and assessment in South Africa, Paper delivered at the Centre for Education Quality Improvement (CEQI) International Policy Dialogue Forum on Assessment: Lessons from research, policy and practice, HSRC, South Africa, 19-21 November.

National

1. Beets, P. 2001. Generating standards for Geography on the South African National Qualifications Framework. Paper presented at the Fourth Biennial International Conference of the Society for South African Geographers. Goudini Spa, 2-5 July.
2. Beets, P. 2005. Formatiewe sssessering as instrument tot effektiewe onderwys met spesifieke verwysing na Geografie-onderwys. Paper presented at the annual EASA conference, University of Northwest, Potchefstroom campus, 12-14 January.
3. Beets, P. 2005. Enhancing teaching, learning and assessment through productive pedagogies. Paper presented at the Education Student’s Fifth Regional Research Conference, StellenboschUniversity, 30 September – 1 October 2005.
4. Beets, P. 2005. Productive Pedagogy: Shepard or …? Paper presented at the Kenton Conference at Mpekweni, 27-30 October.
5. Beets, P. 2006. Die stemme van onderwysers oor deurlopende assessering. Paper presented at the annual EASA conference, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 18-20 January.
6. Beets, P. 2006. Convergent and divergent formative assessment practices in four geography classes. Paper presented at the sixth Annual Regional Research Conference, University of the Western Cape, Bellville. 27-28 October 2006.
7. Beets, P. 2007. Response to key note address by Prof. Wally Morrow: The Challenges and possibilities of curriculum support in transition, delivered at the SAcats Conference from 25-27 September 2007 at the LordCharlesHotel in Somerset West, Cape Town.
8. Beets, P. 2008. Assessment for Learning: Fact of Farce? Paper presented at the annual EASA conference, Club Mykonos, Langebaan, 8-11 January.
9. Beets, P. 2008. Unpacking of Assessment Standards. Keynote address delivered at the Geography conference of the Western Cape Education Department, University of the Western Cape, 13 September.
10. Beets, P. 2008. Assessment policy … where to from here? Paper presented at the Kenton Conference, Magaliesberg Conference Centre, Broederstroom, 23-26 October.
11. Beets, P. 2008. Comparing the old NATED 550 and new NCS curricula, and evaluating the associated examinations (2005-2008): the case of Geography. Paper presented at the Umalusi Standardisation meeting, Pretoria, 18 December.
12. Beets, P. 2009. Teachers and assessment. Paper presented at the annual EASA conference, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Karridene, 13-16 January.

Invited presentations

1. Beets, P. 1987. Delivered a series of lectures on Teaching of Geography and the then new Geography Syllabus at the Conference of the Namibian Teacher’s Society in Windhoek.
2. Beets, P. 2000. Educational transformation and curriculum change in South Africapost 1994. Address at the Project Atmosphere Teachers’ Conference of the American Meteorological Society in Kansas City (USA) in July.
3. Beets, P. 2005. NCS for Geography: Implications for teaching, learning and assessment. Paper delivered at the Independent Examination Board Geography Conference at DainfernCollege, Johannesburg, 3-4 March.
4. Beets, P. 2005. The new FET landscape: special reference to Geography. Addressing teacher and parents meeting at St. Mary’s College, Kloof in KwaZulu-Natal on 3 May.
5. Beets, P. 2008. Selection and use of teaching and learning material for quality Geography teaching. Paper presented at the SADTU conference in Bloemfontein (17 April) and the NATU conference in Pietermaritzburg (22 May).

Conferences attended

1. Annual Conference: Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain, New College, Oxford. 30th March to 1st April 2007.
2. Research Seminar on Contemporary trends and innovation in education, North-WestUniversity, 28 February 2008.
3. Rethinking Philosophy Today, XII World Congress of Philosophy, SeoulNationalUniversity, July 30-August 5 2008.

Other academic presentations

1. Beets, P. 2005. The state of education in South Africa: critical reflections. Roundtable discussion at the International Symposium on African Philosophy of Education organised by the German International Institute for Educational Research, Frankfurt, 29-30 August.

Workshop presentations

I have conducted a number of in-service education workshops for teachers on invitation – at least twice per year.

Radio presentations

Participated in several national and regional radio presentations related to education.

Professional associations and offices held

Human Sciences Research Council

• Research Fellow (since 1 July 2008) – Centre for Education Quality Improvement

Western Cape Education Department: Curriculum Board

• Member (2007- present)

Western Cape Education Department: Examination Board

• Member (2008- present)

Society for South African Geographers (SSAG)

• Member (2001-present)

• Member of International Geography Olympiad organising committee of the International Geographical Union (2002)

Education Association of South Africa.

• Member (2004-present)
• Referee to the Association’s Journal

Writing the National Curriculum Statement (Geography) for FET Schools.

• National Task team co-ordinator (2002-2003)

Development of Assessment Guidelines for NCS Geography for FET Schools

• National Task team member (2004-present)

Kenton Association of South Africa

• Member (2005-present)

Geography Subject Committee in the Western Cape Province

• Member (2004-present)

Social Sciences Learning Area Committee in the Western Cape Province.

• Member (2004-present)

Assessment Committee in the Western Cape Province

• Member (2004-present)

South African Qualifications Authority: Member of NSB 07 (Human and Social Studies)

• NSB link person to the Geography Standards Generating Body
• Co-ordinator for the subfield Urban and Regional Studies

South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education.

• Member (2004-present)

Referee for academic journals

• South African Journal of Higher Education (since 2004) – 4
• South African Journal of Education (since 2007) - 2
• Education as Change (since 2008) – 2
• Journal of Educational Studies (since 2008) – 1
• Per Linguam (since 2006) – 1
• SA-eDUC (electronic) - 1

External Examiner/Moderator

• University of the Free State: Curriculum Studies CUC 612 & 622; SOF 112 & 132, 142; LPH 122 / DHS 122; LPH112
• University of Cape Town: EDN4002H Human and Social Sciences (2004 to present)
• North-WestUniversity: Subject Didactics Learning Area Natural Sciences LNWD421
• CapeTechnikon: Classroom Management MEI41WC & MEI41RC (2004)
• CapePeninsulaUniversity of Technology: Educational Practice IV / Teaching Practice IV EDR440R / EDR440W (2005)
• CapePeninsulaUniversity of Technology: Teaching Practice IV GSD40RP & GSD40WP (2005 to present)
• Examiner for Geography Higher Grade Grade 12 Matric examinations (2004) the Western Cape Education Department.
• Moderator for Geography Higher Grade Grade 12 Matric examinations for the cycle 2005 to 2007 in the Western Cape Education Department.

Graduate supervision

Year

Candidate

Institution

Degree

My role

Current Status

2005

Maricke de Beer

StellenboschUniversity

MEd

Associate supervisor

Completed

2007/8

Sakiwo Matiwane

StellenboschUniversity

PhD

Associate supervisor

2008

Marji Hendricks

StellenboschUniversity

MEd

Supervisor

2008

Vivian Hearne

StellenboschUniversity

MEd

Associate supervisor

Graduate examinations

Year

Candidate

Institution

Degree

My role

Current Status

2004

Aletta C. Harmse

University of South Africa

D.Litt et Phil

External examiner

Completed

2005

Johannes H. Viljoen

University of South Africa

MA

External examiner

Completed

2006

Jennifer Swartz

StellenboschUniversity

MEd

Internal Examiner

Completed

2007

Milton L. van Wyk

StellenboschUniversity

BEd Hons

Internal Examiner

Completed

2008

S.M. Sekgwelea

University of South Africa

DEd

External Examiner

2008

Verna V.F. Stuurman

University of the Western Cape

MEd

External Examiner

2008

Ilse Smit

StellenboschUniversity

PhD

Internal Examiner

Completed

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