Francois Papers

Francois Irvin Papers laid the foundation for his educational journey by pursuing a Bachelor of Education at the North West University majoring in Life Science and Information Technology Education. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to make a significant impact in the field of education, Francois continued his academic journey with unwavering determination. He earned two Honors degrees in Education, specializing in Life Science Education and Education Law and Management from North West University. He served in a teacher’s union SAOU (Suid Afrikaanse Onderwys Unie) as a member of the provincial executive committee (PEC). Francois Papers spent 11 years nurturing young minds in Computer Application Technology. He now serves as a Junior Lecturer in the computer science subject group at North West University and is a member of the Research Entity of Self-Directed Learning.

Publications

Implementation of Coding and Robotics in South African Public Schools, Fostering Teachers' Self-Directed Learning: A Scoping Review
Implementation of Coding and Robotics in South African Public Schools, Fostering Teachers' Self-Directed Learning: A Scoping Review
Averil Gorrah, Francois Papers. © 2024. 20 pages.
This study utilizes a scoping review of literature to explore the implementation of coding and robotics and its potential to foster and enhance teachers' self- directed...