Title and Full Name

Mr. Tapiwa Muzari

Position

Lecturer

Contact Details

0775364372

Email:  tapiwa.muzari@nust.ac.zw or tmuzari5@gmail.com

Courses being Taught

Wood Chemistry

Material Science

Material and Construction

Wood Structure, Quality, and Processing

STEM Teaching and Learning Strategies

Wood Manufacturing Systems and Processes

Wood Machines and Maintenance Engineering

Wood Finishes

Advanced Material Science

Advanced Design and Manufacturing

Timber Engineering

Material Technology

Curriculum and Pedagogical Issues in Education

Teaching, Learning, and Training Strategies

Advanced Wood Processing 

Education including Awards and Honours

Master of Technology Education Degree in Wood Science and Technology Science (October 2020) - National University of Science and Technology (NUST)Passing with a Distinction

Bachelor of Education (Honours) Degree in Wood Technology (November 2017) - National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Passing with First Division (1)

Diploma in Education (May 2006) - Morgenster Teachers College [Affiliate of the University of Zimbabwe]

National Diploma in Wood Technology (Design and Manufacturing) (2012-2014) - Mutare Polytechnic

Certificate of Skilled Worker Qualification - Wood Machinist Class 1 (2013)

Industrial Training and Trade Testing Department(ITTD)

National Certificate in Wood Machining and Manufacturing Technology 2000 -2002 - Harare Polytechnic

Diploma in Project Management 2015 Regional Partnership for Resource Development (An Affiliate of Commonwealth Open University)

Certificate in Introduction to Personnel, Training, Labour and Business 2006 Institute of Personnel Management of Zimbabwe(IPMZ)

Work History (Public/Private Sectors)

Substantive Deputy Head July 2019 to October 2021

Senor Teacher May 2008 – July 2019

Wood machinist

January 2008 to March 2008 Dezzo Manufacturing Designs (SOUTH AFRICA)

Teacher May 2006-May 2008

International Work Experience

None

Membership in Professional Organizations

None

Research Interests

Education for Sustainable Development (Skills Training and Development)

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Didactics (Teaching, learning and Training Strategies)

Community-Based Inclusive Development

Wood Waste Management (Biorefinery Concepts for sustainable environments)

Publications, Research Projects, Exhibitions, Conferences, etc.

Muzari, T., Shava, G.N. & Shonhiwa, S. (2022) Qualitative Research Paradigm, a Key Research Design for Educational Researchers, Processes and Procedures: A Theoretical Overview. Vol-03 Iss-01 2022 in Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social. ISSN (Online)- 2582-8630

Muzari, T., Chasokela, D. & Sithole, A. (2022) Computer Integrated Manufacturing sub-systems in Technical and Vocational Education and Training: A bewilderment for Stakeholders in Polytechnics in Zimbabwe. Vol.-3, Iss. -3 (Mar 2022) in Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social. IJHSS-154-2022. ISSN NO- 2582-8630

Chasokela, D.,Muzari ,T.& Tshuma, S.L.(2022) Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Vol-3, Iss 4 Page,33-42 ISSN NO- 2582-8630

Ruvengo, L., Shava, G.N., Manokore, K., Mkwelie, N., Muzari, T Gwebu N., (2022) Moving from the Edge to the Centre; the Role of Zimbabwe Higher Education in Achieving Education for Sustainable Development: Addressing the Quality Imperative. Volume: 1 Issue: 15 Pages: 78-84(November 2022) in International Journal of Research in Academic World E-ISSN: 2583-1615 Impact Factor (SJIF): 4.714

Shava G.N., Manokore K., Muzari T., Gwebu N., Hlongwane J. & Ruvengo L.(2023) The Paradox of Leadership and Gender, Women in Higher Education Management: The Zimbabwean perspective.Volume VII Issue 1 Page 201-218(January 2023) in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IDRISS) ISSN No.2454-6186 DOI:10.47772/IJRISS

Manokore K, Sibanda L., Shava G., Mangena A, Muzari T, Sibanda Z. and Mkwelie N. (2023) Integrating Child Art as a Pedagogical Strategy for Teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Early Childhood Development Level in Bulawayo Central District, Zimbabwe, British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies: English Lang., Teaching, Literature, Linguistics & Communication, 4(5),1-20 doi: https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0286

Muzari T. (2023) Integrating Public Private Partnership Strategy for Sustainable Students Skills Development in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Zimbabwe, British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies: Sustainability, 4(5),1-16 Print ISSN: 2517-276X Online ISSN: 2517-2778  doi: https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0309

Aleck Sithole, Onismo Stephen Hahlani, Tapiwa Muzari (2023) Towards the implementation of the ‘School on the Shop Floor’ Curriculum Strategy in Zimbabwe Secondary Schools, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IDRISS) ISSN No. 2454-6186 |Volume VII Issue X DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS

Hlongwane ,G.N.Shava,A.Mangena, T.Muzari (2024) Towards the integration of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, Challenges and Opportunities: The African Context, a Case of Zimbabwe, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science.DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.803028S

Conferences

 2^nd National University of Science and Technology ESDIR 2022 Presented a paper titled Integrating Public Private Partnership Strategy for Sustainable Students Skills Development in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Zimbabwe

3^rd  National University of Science and Technology ESDIR 2023 Presented a paper titled Informal survival skills versus Formal Skills Training: Student Enrolment Predicament in Wood Science and Technology at Higher and Tertiary Institutions in Zimbabwe

Research Groups/Consortia

None

Community Service/Engagement

School Development Committee Member(Secretary ) of CHIBI HIGH SCHOOL in Masvingo Province

Community Skills Training  (Basic Wood Working Skills ) unemployed youths including the Deaf and Hard of Hearing