CURRICULUM VITAE ALFRED HAUPT DU PLESSIS (MEd) 2014
CURRICULUM VITAE ALFRED DU PLESSIS 1. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH 1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Surname du Plessis First names Alfred Haupt ID Number 7011025048083 Citizenship South African Title Mr Female Male Place of birth Johannesburg Date of birth 1970-11-02 Population group African Coloured Indian White Other (Please specify) Department Psychology Position Lecturer Direct Telephone (012) 420-5503 / 083 2888 442 Direct Fax (086) 645 1141 E-mail alfred.duplessis@.up.ac.za Date of appointment 2011-08-01 full-time 2012-06-01 - permanent Permanent fulltime Temporary full-time 1.2 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED Degree/ Diploma MEd Bed (Hon) Field of study Psychology Psychology Higher education institution Year Distinctions University of Pretoria 2009 Various Subject Distinctions UP Performance Bursary University of Pretoria 2007 Various Subject Distinctions pg. 1
HED BA IT Dip Higher Education Diploma Physical Education Information Technology Diploma University of Pretoria 1994 Subject Distinctions University of Pretoria 1993 Subject Distinctions Bryntirion College 2000 1.3 ADDITIONAL RELEVANT TRAINING Course Institution Year Electronic marking UP 2010 ClickUp - Overview UP 2011 ClickUp Content UP 2011 UP Induction Course UP 2012 Special Concessions and Amanuensis Certified Advanced Clinical Hypno Therapy GDE 2010 CPD 2009 2010 Various therapeutic techniques CPD 2007 2011 Parent Effectiveness Training (PET) Gordon Institute International 2010 2011 1.4 WORK EXPERIENCE TO DATE Name of employer Department of Psychology Faculty of Education University of Pretoria Department of Psychology Faculty of Education University of Pretoria Department of Distance Education Faculty of Education University of Pretoria Clapham High School Soutpansberg Road Queenswood Independent Psychology Practise Capacity and/or type of work Full-time Lecturer Aug 2011 Period From (mm//yy to mm//yy) Part-time Lecturer Jul 2010 Jul 2011 Part-time Lecturer Jan 2007 Jul 2011 psychologist psychologist Jan 2008 Jul 2011 Apr 2009 pg. 2
Doxa Deo School / College Phase head Jan 2001 Dec 2006 Deputy principal Lyttleton Manor High Educator Aug 2000 Dec 2000 Infor: Business Solutions Consultant May 2000 Jul 2000 Bryntirion Personel CC (Computer Training) Lecturer / Trainer Feb 2000 Mar 2000 Louis Leipoldt Primary Educator Jul 1997 Apr 2000 ABET Centre (S.A. Literacy in Baberton) Educator Jan 1997 Apr 1997 Nelspruit Primary Educator Jan 1995 Jun 1997 Transvaal Provincial Administration (Hospital) Administration Jan 1991 Dec 1994 Department of Development Aid Administration Aug 1990 Dec 1990 SA National Defence Force Intelligence officer Feb 1989 Jul 1990 2. TEACHING ACTIVITIES 2.1 COURSES PRESENTED Course Orthodidactical Assistance ODH 874 Psychology Practice 800 OPR 800 Psychological Counselling SLB 700 Research Support NMQ 800 Learning Support Theories LSR 421 Education OPV 364 Education OPV 122 Career Guidance BPV710 School subjects taught: Mathematics & Science Supporting learners with barriers to learning in ordinary schools (ceatup) Level (e.g. second year, Masters) Masters Masters Honours Masters Second year (ACE) Third year First year Honours Primary and Senior phase Post grad Self developed (Yes or ) Yes / Joint Practical case-work supervision Yes Supervision Yes Yes pg. 3
3. TEACHING OUTPUTS 3.1 EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS Compilation of study manuals for ODH 874 and SLB 700 (2011 & 2012). Translation and assistance in study manual for BPV 710 (2012). Compilation of externally moderated tests and exams in all involved modules. Course material for continuing education ceatup: Special needs training project presented for the GDE (2010). Part of the curriculum development process of the ACE Special Needs program (2008). Compilation of subject manuals and prospectus as phase head (2005 & 2006). Development of examination policy document for Doxa Deo School (2004). Curriculum development for the Association for Christian Schools International (ACSI) at development congress in Gweru, Zimbabwe 2002, Polokwane in 2003 and Pretoria in 2004. 4. OTHER TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS 4.1 MEMBERSHIP OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BODIES, TEACHING ASSOCIATIONS, BODIES, COMMITTEES Registered with the Health Professions Counsel of South Africa (HPCSA) (Since 2007). Registered as an independent practitioner (Since 2009). Registered with the South African Council of Educators (SAGE) (Since 2001). Member of the Federal Teaching Board (Since 2005). Member of the Golden Key Honorary Society. 5. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION 5.1 CURRENT POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS Name of student Degree Supervisor Co-supervisor(s) Dura-tion Treurnicht, M. MEd ( Psychology) Mr. A.H. du Plessis Dr. S. Bester In progress Masiteng, N. Med (Learning Support Guidance and counselling) Mr. A.H. du Plessis Prof. S. Human- Vogel Ireland, M. Med ( Psychology) Mr. A.H. du Plessis Prof. C. Lubbede Beer In progress In progress pg. 4
6. RESEARCH OUTPUTS 6.1 PUBLICATIONS / ACCEPTED ARTICLES IN PEER-REVIEWED OR REFEREED JOURNALS Article in accredited journal National Journals: Bester, S. & du Plessis, A. H. (2010). Exploring a secondary school educator s experiences of school violence: a case study. South African Journal of Education, 30(2). Pretoria 6.2 OTHER RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT A research project exploring children s perceptions of happiness (2006). PhD research study in the field of hope intervention with total knee replacement patients. 7. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Bed Honours ( Psychology) course coordinator since January 2013. Module coordinator for the distance education module in special educational needs (LSR 421): 2011. Module coordinator for Orthodidactical Assistance (ODH 874): 2011 & 2012. Training and management of the peer support team of Clapham High School: 2008 2011. Chairman of the SBST at Clapham High School: 2010 2011. Senior Phase Head at Doxa Deo College: 2005 2006. Deputy Principal at Doxa Deo School: 2004. Coordinator of Sport at Doxa Deo School: 2002 & 2003. Science Expo coordinator at Doxa Deo School & College 2002 2006. 8. COMMUNITY SERVICE OR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 8.1 OUTREACH PROJECTS Involved with the Moot School Safety project and youth at risk through the Moot support forum in collaboration with Stabilis Rehabilitation Centre and Vallieria SAPS (2010 & 2011). House Legale (place of safety), Mamelodi (2010). Partake in the Ngilandi Secondary School career intervention project in 2007. pg. 5
psychological assessments and interventions with children in Tutela Place of Safety (2007). Workshop with caregivers at Tutela Place of Safety (2007). Partake in the Sunnyside Primary School literacy program (2007). Involved at the PEN Development Centre in the inner city of Pretoria in group work and remedial activities (2006 & 2007). Partake in outreach and upliftment program in Rietfontein in the Mier area (Kgalagadi) with Doxa Deo School (2004 & 2005). Involved in sports skill development in Mamelodi East (2002 and 2003). 8.2 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERFORMED Presenter of parent guidance sessions on dealing with children, effective discipline and related topics at the AFM Church, Gezina (2010). Presenter of parental guidance session at Doxa Deo College & Clapham High School. Independent private practitioner since 2009. 8.3 CLINICAL SERVICE Supervision of honours students in case work 2010 and 2011. Supervision of intern educational psychologist in process (2012). 8.4 REFEREE DUTIES Editorial and journal review Reviewer for the S.A. Journal of Education (2011-2014) pg. 6