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Thursday, 13 December 2018

Abridged Curriculum Vitae : FJ Potgieter

  1. Generalinformation

Title, name and surname: / Prof. Ferdinand Jacobus Potgieter
ID nr: / 590407 5020 08 9
Date of birth: / 7 April 1959
Postal address: / 56 Jasmyn Street, Grimbeek Park Ext. 6, POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531
Telephone: / +27(0)18 290-7920 (home)
+ 27(0)79 795-5212 (mobile)
Gender: / Male
Race: / White
Marital status: / Married
Citizenship: / South African
Professional registrations: / SACE
  1. Contactdetails at work

Organisation where based: / North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus)
Faculty or School: / School of Education
Work telephone number: / (018) 299-1992
Work fax number: / (018) 299-4712
Cell phone number: / None
E-mail address: /
Website address: /
Work postal address: / School of Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, North-West University (Potchefstroom campus), Private Bag X6001, POTCHEFSTROOM, 2520
Work physical address: / Room G27, Building B10, President Street Entrance, South Campus, POTCHEFSTROOM, 2521
  1. Qualifications (start with highest qualification)

Qualification type: / Doctor of Education (DEd)
Field of study: / History of Education
Institution: / UNISA
Year obtained: / 1991
Qualification type: / Master of Education (MEd) (cum laude)
Field of study: / History of Education
Institution: / UNISA
Year obtained: / 1988
Qualification type: / Bachelor of Education (BEd) (cum laude)
Field of study: / General
Institution: / UNISA
Year obtained: / 1985
Qualification type: / Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (cum laude)
Field of study: / African Languages
Institution: / University of Pretoria
Year obtained: / 1982
Qualification type: / Higher Education Diploma (post graduate) (cum laude)
Field of study: / Afrikaans, Northern Sotho
Institution: / University of Pretoria
Year obtained: / 1982
Qualification type: / Bachelor of Arts (cum laude)
Field of study: / Afrikaans, Northern Sotho
Institution: / University of Pretoria
Year obtained: / 1981
  1. Employment history (start with current position)

Position: / Organisation / Appointed from – to:
Associate professor (Philosophy of Education and Education Theory) / Faculty of Education Sciences, North-West University (Potchefstroom campus) / February 2006 – present
Associate professor and Head of School-based Educator Training / Faculty of Education Sciences, North-West University (Potchefstroom campus) / January 2005 – February 2006
Senior Lecturer (Education Management, Law and Policy) / Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria / January 2002 – December 2004
Head of Department (Research and Curriculum Development) / Onderwyskollege Pretoria (Eng: Pretoria Teacher’s Training College) / January 1997 – December 2001
Principal: Centre for Gifted Children / Onderwyskollege Pretoria (Eng: Pretoria Teacher’s Training College) / January 1995 – December 1997
Associate Head of Department (Philosophy of Education) / Onderwyskollege Pretoria (Eng: Pretoria Teacher’s Training College) / January 1992 – December 1995
Senior Lecturer (Northern Sotho) / Onderwyskollege Pretoria (Eng: Pretoria Teacher’s Training College) / January 1990 – December 1992
Lecturer (Northern Sotho) / Onderwyskollege Pretoria (Eng: Pretoria Teacher’s Training College) / January 1986 – December 1990
Language and Physical Education teacher / Hoërskool Jeugland, Kempton Park, East Rand, Gauteng (ex-TED) / January 1983 – December 1985
  1. Researchexpertise

Scientific domain: / Education
Main research field: / Philosophy of Education and Education Theory
Fields of specialization: / Education Policy Studies, Spirituality in Education, Religion in Education, Philosophy of Science, Education Theory
NRF rating and year rated: / n.a.
  1. Publications (list publications of the last 3 years)

International publications: / Wolhuter, C. C., Van der Walt, J. L., & Potgieter, F. J. (2008). Policy on Religion and Education: The South African Case in International Perspective. [Academic article]. Revista de Pedagogie / Romanian Journal of Pedagogy, 7-12(2008), 198-209.
Potgieter, F., & Smit, B. (2009). Finding Academic Voice: A Critical Narrative of Knowledge-Making and Discovery. [Scholarly: qualitative methodology]. Qualitative Inquiry, 15(1), 214 - 228.
Potgieter, F. J., van der Walt, J. L., & Wolhuter, C. C. (2009). The divine dreams of a sample of South African children: the gateway to their spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(1), 31 - 46.
Wolhuter, C. C., Van der Walt, J. L., & Potgieter, F. J. (2009). The South African policy on Religion and Education: its potential to create social capital. Journal of Religious Education (Australia), 57(1), 38 - 48.
Moloi, K. C., Dzvimbo, K. P., Potgieter, F. J., Wolhuter, C. C., & Van der Walt, J. L. (2010). Learners' perceptions as to what contributes to their school success: a case study. South African Journal of Education, 30(3), 475-490.
Van der Walt, J. L., Potgieter, F. J., & Wolhuter, C. C. (2010). The Road to Religious Tolerance in Education in South Africa (and Elsewhere): a Possible 'Martian Perspective'. Religion, State and Society, 38(1), 29 - 52.
Van der Walt, J. L., Wolhuter, C. C., Potgieter, F. J., Higgs, P., Higgs, L., & Ntshoe, I. (2011). The Academic Profession in the Third World: A Comparative Study Journal of Third World Studies, (Fall), 1-31.
Van der Walt, J.L. & Potgieter, F.J. 2011. How citizens with integrity can contribute to social justice in an unequal society. In: Journal of Social Sciences. (Accepted and forthcoming)
Van der Walt, Potgieter, F.J., Koncz, G.J., Nagy, F.S., De Muynck, A., Wolhuter, C.C.2011. Towards a Typology of Sources of Inspiration of Student Teachers. In: Teachers College Record(forthcoming)
Van der Walt, Potgieter, F.J., Wolhuter, C.C., De Muynck, A. 2011. What inspires student teachers for their future profession? An empirical study. (forthcoming)
Van der Walt, Potgieter, F.J., Wolhuter, C.C., De Muynck, A. 2011. What inspires student teachers for their future profession? A comparative study. (forthcoming)
National publications: / Du Toit, C., & Potgieter, F. J. (2008). Assessing Languages. In J. G. Maree & W. J. Fraser (Eds.), Outcomes Based Education (2nd ed., pp. 179-204). Sandown [South Africa]: Heinemann.
Potgieter, F. J. (2008). An African Contribution towards an Emergent Philosophy of Mobile Learning In T. Di Petta (Ed.), The Emperor’s New Computer: ICT, Teachers and Teaching (pp. 57 - 74). Rotterdam/Tapei: Sense Publishers.
Van der Walt, J. L., Wolhuter, C. C., & Potgieter, F. J. (2008). Die Intrinsieke Verband tussen Opvoeding en Spiritualiteit. Koers, 73(1), 1-14.
Botha, L. S., & Potgieter, F. J. (2009). Understanding Skills Development in South African Higher Education Institutions. South African Journal of Higher Education, 23(2), 28-45.
Hahn, J. H., Wolhuter, C. C., Van der Walt, J. L., & Potgieter, F. J. (2009). Universiteitstudente as voorspellers van eie akademiese prestasie (University students as predictors of their own academic performance.) In M. Combrinck, N. De Lange, M. Swart & C. Wolhuter (Eds.), Education: Making every voice count. Proceedings of the 2009 Annual Conferwence of the Education Association of South Africa (pp. 61-76). Karridene, Illovo Beach: Education Association of South Africa / Opvoedkundevereniging van Suid-Afrika (EASA / OVSA).
Van der Walt, J. L., Potgieter, F. J., & Wolhuter, C. C. (2009). Onderwysersopleiding in Suid-Afrika: leersame aspekte van ander stelsels. Koers, 74(1 & 2), 87-115.
Van der Walt, J. L., Wolhuter, C. C., & Potgieter, F. J. (2009). Sosiale kapitaalskepping deur middel van die Suid-Afrikaanse Beleid oor Godsdiens in die Onderwys: 'n Skriftuurlik-prinsipiële beoordeling. Tydskrif vir Christelike Wetenskap, 45(2nd quarter), 213-229.
Van der Walt, J. L., Wolhuter, C. C., Potgieter, F. J., Higgs, P., Higgs, L. G., & Ntshoe, I. M. (2009). Die Akademie in Suid-Afrika: 'n Vervullende Professie? Koers, 74(3), 409-435.
Wolhuter, C. C., Van der Walt, J. L., & Potgieter, F. J. (2009). Addressing the Discipline Problem in South African Schools by Increasing the Supply of Social Capital in Society: a Position Paper. Journal of Educational Studies, 8(2), 40-51.
Van der Walt, J. L., Potgieter, F. J., Wolhuter, C. C., Higgs, P., Ntshoe, I. M.Higgs, L. (2010). Teacher educators in South Africa: Something amiss with their academic performance? Journal of Education, 50(October), 197-222.
Van der Walt, J. L., Potgieter, F. J., & Wolhuter, C. C. (2010). Empowering Academics the Viskerian Way. South African Journal of Philosophy, 29(2), 223-240.
Van der Walt, J. L., Potgieter, F. J., & Wolhuter, C. C. (2010). Positiewe Dissipline in die Hande van die Opvoeder. Tydskrif vir Christelike Wetenskap, 46(1 (special issue)), 145-168.
Wolhuter, C.C., Potgieter, F.J. & Steyn, H.J. 2011. ’n Gevallestudie van die Bydrae van Sendingonderwys tot die Ontwikkeling van Afrika – Omgekeerde spieëlbeeld van die stereotipiese uitbeelding in die literatuur. Tydskrif vir Christelike Wetenskap. Vol. 47. 1st Quarter. (Accepted and forthcoming.)
  1. Papers delivered (of the last 3 years)

International papers: / Potgieter, F.J. 2008.An African Contribution towards an Emergent Philosophy of Mobile Learning. Paper read at mLearn Conference. Canada: Banff.
Potgieter, F.J. 2011.Towards an integrated theory of some core concepts in Education. Paper read at International Seminar on Inspiration, Religion and Teacher Training. De Driestar Educatief. Netherlands: Gouda.
National papers: / n.a.

8.Awards

2001Ministerial accolade received from the (then) Minister of Education, Prof Kader Asmal, for exceptional service rendered to the Education and Training community in South Africa. Cape Town. Mount Nelson Hotel. 15 and 16 February.South African Council for Educators (SACE)

2007Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (North-West University)

2008Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research (North-West University)

2009Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research (North-West University)

2010Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research (North-West University)

9.Certificates

2006Certificate of achievement for an outstanding paper at mLearn (International Association of Mobile Learning) conference on electronic and mobile learning, Banff, Alberta, Canada: An African contribution towards an emergent philosophy of mobile learning.

10.Membership of professional associations

  • Member of the Education Association of South Africa (EASA)
  • Member of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)

11.Reviewer of articles in accredited academic journals

  • Acta Academia (South Africa)
  • Education as Change (South Africa)
  • Global Journal of Political Science and International Relations (United States of America)
  • Hervormde Teologiese Studies (Reformed Theological Studies) (South Africa)
  • International Journal for Education and Work (United Kingdom)
  • International Journal of Adolescence and Youth (United States)
  • International Journal of Children’s Spirituality (United Kingdom)
  • Journal of Education (South Africa)
  • Journal of Education Studies (South Africa)
  • Journal of Social Sciences (India)
  • KOERS - Bulletin for Christian Scholarship. (South Africa)
  • Perspectives in Education (South Africa)
  • South African Journal of Education. (South Africa)
  • South African Journal of Higher Education. (South Africa)
  • Tydskrif vir Geesteswetekenskappe (Journal for Studies in the Humanities) (South Africa)
  • Tydskrif vir Christelike Wetenskap (Journal for Christian Science) (South Africa)