Research / Publications: Faculty of Education: University of Namibia / UNAM

research staff and publications

Dr.Louise mostert
Department:

Category	Description
1. Publications
Books	Mostert; M. L. (2005). Manual for the Namibia Vocational Interest Inventory (NAMVII). Windhoek: University of Namibia Press Mostert; M. L. (2005). Namibia Vocational Interest Inventory (NAMVII). A standardized and norm based Psychometric test for Namibia. Windhoek: University of Namibia Press
	Co-author: ditto
	Book chapters: ditto Mostert; M. L. (2006). A Namibian perspective on the main factors that influence career selection and placement.In Mostert; M. L. and Kasanda, C. D. (Eds.). Education in Namibia: a collection of essays. Windhoek: UNAM Publishers.
	Books edited: ditto Mostert; M. L. and Kasanda, C. D. (Eds.). (2006). Education in Namibia: a collection of essays Windhoek: UNAM Publishers. (126 pages). Mostert, L., Tjiramba, E., Vale, H., & Claassen, P. (Eds.). (2006). University of Namibia Annual Report 2005.
Conference papers
Seminar Presentations
Study guides	Mostert; M. L. (2006). Introduction to Guidance and Counselling. Study guide for distance education: Bachelor of Education and Postgraduate Diploma in Education students at UNAM. (Six units, 175 pages , externally content edited).
2. Research and Teaching
Research reports	Wikan, G., Mostert, M.L., Danbolt, A. M. V., Nes, K., Nyathi, F. and Hengari, J. (2007). Reading among grade six learners in Namibia and Norway: An investigation of reading habits and attitudes of learners in the Khomas and Oshana regions of Namibia and the Hedmark region in Norway. Hogskolen I Hedmark rapport nr. 11 – 2007 (84 pages) Eimann, M., Mostert, M. L., and Hengari, J. U. (2005). Early Childhood Care and Development Needs Assessment. Windhoek: Printech (24 pages)
Supervision of theses	Spinas H. (Main and only supervisor) Perceptions of Namibian grade 10 learners and their teachers on the importance of Life Skills topics in the Khomas region. M Ed Graduated 2005 Shililifa P (Main supervisor) Home environmental factors that influence Educational and occupational aspirations of grade 10 learners in the Omusati region. M Ed Graduated 2006 Philander R. (Co-supervisor) Prevention strategies in combating sexual abuse amongst hearing impaired learners: the case of hearing impaired learners at the national institute for special education M Ed Graduated 2006 Mayumbelo B. (Co supervisor) Principals in the Caprivi region’s knowledge and perceptions regarding inclusive education. M Ed Graduate 2006 Sinalumbu A. (Co-supervisor) An evaluation of the roles of educators in correctional centres in Namibia. M Ed Graduated 2007 Nwihem S. (Co-supervisor) Factors that influence learning of grades 10 and 12 learners in the classroom in the Khomas education region. M Ed Graduated 2007
Postgraduate research exercises
Development and teaching of postgraduate research courses
3. Creative Works
Recordings
Documentaries
Materials
Products
Performances
Exhibitions
Theoretical expose/treaty
4. Research and Development (R&D)/Commercialization of Scientific Knowledge
Innovation and Value Addition	Mostert; M. L. (2005). Manual for the Namibia Vocational Interest Inventory (NAMVII). Windhoek: University of Namibia Press Mostert; M. L. (2005). Namibia Vocational Interest Inventory (NAMVII). A standardized and norm based Psychometric test for Namibia. Windhoek: University of Namibia Press These are available for those involved in career counselling and career education and can be purchased via author and UNAM.
Research Management
5. Peer Review Publications
Peer review journal publication	Mostert, M. L., and Wikan, G. (2008). Reading habits and attitudes of primary school pupils in Namibia and Norway. Education as Change, 12, (1), 95-107. Frindt, T., and Mostert, L. (2007). Lecturing versus collaborative learning methods: An analysis of learning preferences among mid-level management students at the University of Namibia. International Journal of Open and distance Learning. 33-46 Zimba, R. F., Mostert, M. L., Hengari, J. U., Haihambo, C. K., Möwes, A. D., Nuugwedha, K. L. P., and February, P. (2007), Inclusive education support given to learners with special needs in the Erongo, Karas, Khomas, Omusati, Oshana and Oshikoto educational regions of Namibia. Namibia Development Journal (NDJ) Vol 1, no 1.
Refereed scientific articles at academic proceedings
6. Academic and Technical Publications
Academic discussion and working papers	Mostert, M. L. (2008). A critical review of the existing postgraduate programmes and support infrastructure for research at the University of Namibia. (Report prepared for the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (AA&R) for submission to ETSIP). (20 pages). Department of Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education (2008). Progress report on Inclusive Education at the University of Namibia (2008). Report prepared for the office of the Vice Chancellor by the Department of Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education. (12 pages). Isaak, P., & Mostert, M. L. (2006). The University of Namibia: Third five year strategic plan. 2006 to 2010. (Report prepared for the Office of the Vice Chancellor – Isaak and Mostert recognised for leading role in preparing and writing the first draft). Mostert, M. L., Ashton, D., & Mbirijona, S. (2006). UNAM Draft Disability Action Plan (Report prepared for the office of the Vice Chancellor). (13 pages).
Scientific technical papers
7. Other Activities
Reviews of books, articles, films, etc.	Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the NERA Journal of 2005/2006 Reviewer for the Namibia Development Journal (two articles reviewed: 2007 and 2008) Reviewer for Perspectives in Education (RSA) (one article reviewed 2008)
Examinations of postgraduate theses	Frazer J.D.C. (External examiner, University of Pretoria) ‘n Exploratiewe studie na die identiteitsbeeld van ‘n mentor. Ph.D graduated 2008
Professional, technical and administrative support strongly linked to a research activity