Professor Ursula Hoadley will present her lecture titled “LIFE IN CLASSROOMS: Understanding interruption and enhancement through pedagogy” on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 18:00 SAST in the Mafeje Room, Bremner Building, lower campus.

This compelling lecture will reflect on nearly three decades of research into what happens in classrooms, particularly in contexts of poverty and inequality. It will ask timely and crucial questions about the role of teachers in disrupting entrenched social inequities, and how teaching practices adapt (or not) to shifting curriculum policies.

A professor in curriculum at UCT’s School of Education, Professor Hoadley has dedicated her career to exploring the relationship between pedagogy, curriculum and social justice. Her work spans South Africa and the wider African continent, and she is internationally recognised for her contributions to education research, particularly in early grade reading and structured instruction.

Professor Hoadley’s scholarship is deeply grounded in real-world classrooms, and her insights offer vital perspectives for policymakers, educators and researchers alike. She has also served on numerous national and international boards, editorial panels and curriculum review committees. She continues to shape the field of education with her thought leadership and research excellence.

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