The Future of Education

Prof Rian de Villiers is a Full Professor in the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria, South Africa. He is currently teaching pre- and in-service life and natural sciences teachers. Professor De Villiers is involved in various research projects, some of which involve international affiliations. His interdisciplinary research focus areas are inter- and intra-continental teacher migration studies, teacher training for life sciences education, and community-based service learning. He is a C-2 rated researcher with the National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa. In 2019 he received the international Science-Made-Sensible Award from Miami University in the United States. This award acknowledges and recognises his ten-year involvement in the USA Science-Made-Sensible programme presented in some South African schools.