Nkhensani Susan Thuketana

Nkhensani Susan Thuketana is a lecturer and the Learning Support modules coordinator at the University of Pretoria. The modules focus specifically on learners' school readiness, facilitates students' knowledge and understanding of Inclusive Education, and insights into the causes of learning barriers. In her role, she conducts community engagement projects to appraise students’ Work Integrated Learning experiences and share research-based strategies with in-service teachers in mainstream schools. Her research interests pertain to Inclusive Education, disabilities, Child development, and learner support.

Publications

African Perspectives of Legal Frameworks on Disabilities in the Schooling System
African Perspectives of Legal Frameworks on Disabilities in the Schooling System
Nkhensani Susan Thuketana, Shonisani Agnes Mulovhedzi, Takalani Rhoda Luhalima. © 2023. 16 pages.
After more than two decades and many interventions, the education system in South Africa, particularly regarding inclusive education implementation, still faces insurmountable...
Understanding Tourette Syndrome: An African Perspective
Understanding Tourette Syndrome: An African Perspective
Takalani Rhoda Luhalima, Shonisani Agnes Mulovhedzi, Nkhensani Susan Thuketana. © 2023. 19 pages.
Tourette syndrome is a hereditary, childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder. It is characterised by uncontrolled movement/unwanted sounds (tics) that are followed by a...
Understanding Intellectual Disabilities: An African Perspective
Understanding Intellectual Disabilities: An African Perspective
Shonisani Agnes Mulovhedzi, Nkhensani Susan Thuketana, Takalani Rhodah Luhalima. © 2023. 21 pages.
This chapter aims to provide an understanding of intellectual disabilities, which are problems with general mental abilities. It describes the understanding of intellectual...