Mla Le Cordeur

Biography

Michael le Cordeur is an Associate Professor and a NRF-rated researcher and the former Circuit Manager of Education in Stellenbosch. Currently he chairs the Department of Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University. His research and publications focus on learners' reading skills, language and identity, language policies and language in education. A former chair of the Western Cape Language Committee he co-authored the Western Cape Language Policy.

Research Interest

The former deputy chair of Rachel's Angels mentored several disadvantaged learners to gain access to tertiary education. Currently he serves on the executive of the ATKV, the SBA, the South African Academy for Arts and Science, the International Association for Research in L1 Languages in Education (ARLE) and the Internationale Centrum voor het Afrikaans at Gent University. Prof le Cordeur is the recipient of the South African Academy's Elisabeth Steijn Medal for his contribution to education, the Rectors Award for Excellence for five consecutive years and Stellenbosch University's Chancellors Award.