Dr. Margaret Ismaila

Margaret Ismaila
PhD candidate, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
(MPhil African Studies, BA Sociology and Theatre Arts)

I am a self-motivated educator with experience in creative teaching demonstrating broad-minded approach to instruction. 

Research Interest
Primarily, my research interest is in Applied Theatre, Performance Studies and History. The shift in the centre of focus in teaching, increase in enrolment aided by increased public awareness of education and recently the Free Senior High School policy, are having significant impact on knowledge delivery. Also, though history is known to inform and helps direct the present, its study attracts less enthusiasm. These dynamics call for innovation and diversity in teaching.      

Central to my area of research is investigation into variety of teaching strategies that support the philosophy of ‘learning by doing’. How to use drama and performative activities to sustain creative teaching to enhance learning is the focus of my research.