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Brief profile


  • Foster Gondwe holds a Ph.D. in Education from the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan. He specializes in Educational Development, focusing on instructional technology, teaching and learning in higher education, international and comparative education, and teacher education and professionalization. At the University of Malawi, Foster teaches Instructional Technology to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervises undergra... Read more

Research fields of focus

Instructional Technology

Education/Academic Qualification


  • Hiroshima University

  • Qualification
    Master of Education (Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation )
  • Start year - Award year
    2016 - 2018
  • Address
    Hiroshima, JP


Undergraduate courses


  • EDF323 - Instructional Technology
  • EDF323 - Instructional Technology
  • EDF323 - Instruction Media and Technology
  • FED400 - Teaching Practice
  • EDF542 - Instruction, Media, and Technology
  • EDF523 - Instruction, Media, and Technology

Postgraduate courses


  • EDF632 - ICT and Education

2025


Author(s) : Foster Gondwe

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2025, doi: 10.1007/s43545-025-01072-2

Sociology Psychology Engineering Pedagogy Mathematics education

2024


Author(s) : Foster Gondwe

Research output : book-chapter

Publication Year: 2024, doi: 10.36615/9781776489350-07

Graduate students Medicine Computer science Psychology Geography

Author(s) : Foster Gondwe

Research output : book-chapter

Publication Year: 2024, doi: 10.4324/9781003406631-9

Computer science Psychology Mathematics education

2023


Author(s) : Ngan T. L. Nguyen, Foster...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.1007/s43545-023-00803-7

Sociology Psychology Narrative Literature Art

Author(s) : Foster Gondwe, Frank Mtemang'ombe, Chikumbutso...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.36615/sotls.v7i2.288

Professional learning community Faculty Development Teacher Preparation Medicine Psychology

Author(s) : Foster Gondwe, Jimmy Kainja, Yamikani...

Research output : book-chapter

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.4324/9781003425861-20

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak Medicine Psychiatry Psychology Mental health

2022


Author(s) : Foster Gondwe, Bob Maseko

Research output : book-chapter

Publication Year: 2022, doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-97656-9_10

Professional learning community Faculty Development Medicine Sociology Psychology

2021


Author(s) : Foster Gondwe

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2021, doi: 10.1007/s43545-021-00184-9

Faculty Development Teacher Preparation Technology education Medicine Computer science

Author(s) : Bob Maseko, Foster Gondwe, Symon...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2021, doi: 10.21083/ajote.v10i1.6554

Pandemic Preparedness Institution Medicine Sociology

Author(s) : Foster Gondwe

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2021, doi: 10.5334/jime.613

Faculty Development Teacher Preparation Psychology Pedagogy Professional development

2018


Author(s) : Foster Gondwe

Research output : book-chapter

Publication Year: 2018, doi: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2953-8.ch018

Technology education Secondary education Sociology Political science Psychology
Implementation of Student Discipline Policy in Public and Mission Secondary Schools: a Comparative Perspective

This study is an exploration of the implementation of the student discipline policy in public and mission secondary schools in Malawi. The main research question in the study was ‘how does the implementation of the discipline policy compare between public schools and mission secondary schools? The available studies do not distinguish between wha... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2024

Author: Dembo, Janet Supervisor(s): Foster Gondwe
Experiences of Teachers and Learners in Boarding Secondary Schools in Achieving Care and Support on the Implementation of Hiv/aids Workplace Policy in Malawi: a Case of Central West Education Division.

Specific challenges faced by learners, particularly children and teenagers, require dedicated care and support. However, there was limited research on how secondary schools in Malawi, especially boarding schools, achieve the objective of care and support in relation to the HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy. Therefore, this study explored the experiences... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2024

Author: Nthenda, Madalitso Supervisor(s): Foster Gondwe
Assessing the Reliability of Computer Adaptive Testing in College Entrance Communication Skills Examinations in Malawi.

Admission into institutions of higher learning in Malawi is very competitive considering the limited capacity of higher education institutions. Admission procedures vary by institution; some offer entrance examinations, while others do not. Nevertheless, college entrance examinations provide a standardized and objective measure of the academic l... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2024

Author: Chisale, Thokozani Elvis Supervisor(s): Foster Gondwe
Occupational Stress Among Teachers of Community Day Secondary Schools in Malawi: a Multi-site Case Study

Occupational stress, also known as professional stress, job stress, or work-related stress, is an aspect of stress that an employee or a group of workers experience in their workplace. The purpose of this study was to assess occupational stress among community day secondary school teachers. To achieve the aim of this study, four specific objecti... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2024

Author: Jose, Mdalitso Supervisor(s): Foster Gondwe
Investigating the Role of Peer Influence on Academic Performance of Girls in Boarding Secondary Schools in Zomba, Malawi.

This mixed methods study investigated the role of peer group influence on the academic performance of girls in girls’ boarding secondary schools in Zomba district, Malawi. Peer group plays a large role in the social, emotional and academic development of students. Understanding the prospects and challenges of peer groups is crucial for the produ... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2023

Author: Chikwapula, Harry Harris Supervisor(s): Anthony Chigeda , Foster Gondwe
Implementation of Student Discipline Policy in Public and Mission Secondary Schools

This study is an exploration of the implementation of the student discipline policy in public and mission secondary schools in Malawi. The main research question in the study was ‘how does the implementation of the discipline policy compare between public schools and mission secondary schools? The available studies do not distinguish between wha... Read more   

School: Not available.

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2024

Author: Dembo, Janet Supervisor(s): Foster Gondwe
Occupational Stress Among Teachers of Community Day Secondary Schools in Malawi

Occupational stress, also known as professional stress, job stress, or work-related stress, is an aspect of stress that an employee or a group of workers experience in their workplace. The purpose of this study was to assess occupational stress among community day secondary school teachers. To achieve the aim of this study, four specific objecti... Read more   

School: Not available.

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2024

Author: Jose, Madalitso Supervisor(s): Foster Gondwe

Awards

  • Hiroshima University

  • Award
    Hiroshima University Excellent Student Scholarship
  • Year
    N/A - N/A
  • Location
    Higashi-Hiroshima , JP

  • United Kingdom Forum for International Education and Training

  • Award
    Conference Bursary
  • Year
    2017 - N/A
  • Location
    Oxford , MI, GB

Professional Services

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Africa Regional Education System Resilience Observatory

People involved: Foster Gondwe (Co-investigators)
Period: 2025-01-01 to 2027-03-01
Engineering and technology

Employment and positions held

  • Senior Lecturer

    University of Malawi — School of Education
  • 2015-06-01 - Present
  • Zomba, Southern Region, MW

Professional Activities

  • Panelist (SDGs and Educational Development in Africa)

    Center for International Cooperation in Education
  • period - 2018-10 - 2018-10
  • Higashi-Hiroshima , JP