The South African Society for History Teaching (SASHT)
invites you to the
29th ANNUAL SOCIETY CONFERENCE
hosted by
The University of Limpopo School of Social Sciences and Department of
Cultural and Political Studies
at
The University of Limpopo, University Street, Turfloop, Sovenga, Polokwane
(Pietersburg), Limpopo Province (23.8860° S, 29.7380° E)
(30 km out of Polokwane on the R71 to Tzaneen/Phalaborwa)
on
9-10 October 2015
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Prof Barney Pityana
(Educationist, theologian and social activist currently heading the Convocation at the
University of Cape Town)
CONFERENCE THEME
Modern Modes of Assessment – Debating and Sharing
SUB-THEMES:
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Assessment techniques for learning in the classroom situation;
Revisiting taxonomies (skills) in the assessment of History;
Infusing (broad organising) concepts for the study of History into assessment;
Ways of applying technology in assessment efforts;
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5. Debating the relevance of assessment;
6. Revisiting the value or flaws of traditional and/or modernised forms of assessment;
7. Creative ways in assessing historical time, timelines and/or maps;
8. Rubric developments to assess assessments;
9. Utilising and assessing local and regional histories in the CAPS-context;
10. What should be assessed?;
11. Successful ways to study History for days of assessments;
12. Critically reviewing the assessment level of Grade 12 national exams in South Africa;
13. Any other History-related topic.
FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS & ABSTRACTS
This is a conference for ALL involved in History education, and we would like to
accommodate a wide range of papers and presentations. The organisers are calling
upon academic historians (researchers and tertiary educators), history educators
involved in the practical teaching of history in primary and secondary schools, as well
as post-graduate students doing research on topics that relate to the conference
theme and sub-themes, to submit proposals for papers, workshops or poster
presentations for the upcoming 2015 -SASHT conference.
TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS:
 Paper presentations: An allocation of 20 minutes each, plus a 10 minute
question/discussion time.
 Workshop presentations: Workshop presentations will be allocated 45 to 60
minutes each, exclusive of 15 minutes discussion time.
 Poster presentations: Posters will be displayed in a public area and time
programmed for a 5-10 minute discussion during a walk-about.
DEADLINE FOR FIRST CALL: Monday 30 June 2015
The conference organisers will let prospective presenters know by 18 July
whether their proposals have been accepted
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL/ ABSTRACT FOR A PRESENTATION
(see template in a separate document)
An abstract of 150 – 200 words (in English) should be submitted as an email
attachment to [email protected] or [email protected].
Prof Mokgoatsana can also be contacted at 082 200 5313.
Abstract guidelines:
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Use MS-Word, Arial 11 pt font, 1.5 spacing.
The maximum length is 200 words including key words or phrases.
Authors must provide full contact details and details of the institution to which they belong, and
indicate clearly the type of presentation proposed.
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REGISTRATION
(see template in a separate document)
Please email the registration form to Mr Lucky Vuma at [email protected]
and to Prof Elize S van Eeden at [email protected]
Full conference attendance:
Early Bird rate (pay before 31 August):
Standard rate (pay between 1 and 30 September):
R950
R1200
Daily rate (pay by 30 September):
Day visitor (Friday only)
R650
Day visitor (Saturday only)
R550
Payment for excursion to Makapan’s Cave
R50
PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION
Registration payments must be done as soon as possible in order to make use of the
Early Bird Offer. All payments must be made into the SASHT’s savings account.
Payment options:
 Direct bank payment or electronic transfer:
A direct payment or an electronic transfer of money into the SASHT savings
account is possible. Banking details are as follows:
Account Holder: SASHT
Bank: ABSA Bank (Centurion Branch)
Type of Account: Savings Account
Account Number: 678209406
Please note:
• CLEARLY indicate your payment as REGISTRATION SASHT OCT 2015. If
you also pay a SASHT membership fee (R200), clearly indicate whose
membership (person or institution) it is.
• Please e-mail all proof of payments (payment of registration and the
completed registration form as well as (if interested) payment of SASHT
membership and a completed subscription form) to Prof Elize van Eeden at
[email protected]
 Payment by cheque:
Send your registration form and cheque (made out the SASHT) to: Prof ES van Eeden, School for Basic
Science, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, PO Box 1174, Vanderbijlpark, 1900.
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GENERAL QUERIES (registration and conference)
Any inquiries with regard to your registration can be obtained from the
conference organisers. Contact Mr Lucky Vuma at [email protected] or the
chief conference organiser Mr Jake Manenzhe at [email protected]
Future publication of papers:
We strongly encourage presenters to prepare their papers with a view to possible publication in the
SASHT’s DHET-accredited journal, Yesterday &Today. An electronic version which can be downloaded for
peer review should be a maximum of 20 pages in length, double spaced and in Arial 11 pt font. For any
enquiries contact Dr Pieter Warnich (Editor) at [email protected]
EXCURSION: MAKAPAN’S CAVE
[Makapan’s Cave is 70km from the University of Limpopo and can be accessed via
the R101 towards Mokopane to the south. GPS coordinates: S 24° 08'30.7" and E
29° 11' 59.3"]
The Makapan Valley in Limpopo is a heritage site of its kind where extensive cultural
and palaeontological deposits have played a crucial role in furthering our
understanding of later human evolution and the appearance of modern man.
It consists of two caves, with one of historical importance as a site of repeated refuge
from conflicts between the Ndebele and the Voortrekkers in the 19th century. The
caves were named after the great chief Makapan.
The excursion will include a visit to the Arend Dieperink Museum, in Mokopane, that
contains a valuable cultural historical collection of Sotho and Voortrekker artefacts.
This heritage site has been declared a World Heritage site.
NOTE: Payment of R50.00 per person will allow entrance to both the Museum and the Caves.
CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT
Please make your own arrangements for transport and accommodation at any one of
the following establishments you may select. All of these are situated around
Polokwane which is about 30km from the conference venue.
Makhadzi Clouds Guest House: website: www.makhadzilodge.co.za/page5.html
Tel: 015 263 6317/ 079 469 6355
South-Gate Lodge: website: www.southgatelodge.co.za/
Tel: 015 295 5264/ 079 899 5405
Hayani Guest House: website: www.hayaniguesthouse.co.za/
Tel: 015 295 8496
Getaway Getway Lodge: website: www.wheretostay.co.za/getawaygateway
Tel: 015 295 8420
Garden Court Polokwane: website: www.polokwane-garden.rapidfinder.co.za/
Tel: 015 291 2030
Eskulaap: website: www.eskulaap.co.za Tel: 015 297 3288
Fusion Boutique: website: www.fusionboutiquehotel.co.za Tel: 0152914042
The Ranch Hotel: website: www.sa-venues.com/visit/proteahoteltheranch
Tel:015 290 5000
Bolivia Lodge: website: http://www.agoda.com/en-za/bolivia-lodge/hotel/polokwane-za.html? Tel: 015 296 0309
Limpopo Guest Manor: website: www.limpopoguestmanor.co.za/
Zanami Lodge: website: www.zanamilodge.co.za/
Col-john: website: www.col-john.co.za/
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