Roelien Herholdt

about ME

Roelien Herholdt

BA Hons (Clinical Psychology), cum laude

B.Ed Hons (Learning Support), cum laude

B.Ed Hons (Educational Counselling), cum laude

M.Ed Educational Psychology , cum laude

Work

I am working privately in learning support and scholastic testing, as well as a specialist researcher in the fields of education and assessment at JET Education Services. I have been seconded as technical advisor to the National Institute for Curriculum and Professional Development at the Department Basic Education from 2012 to 2014. I took up a short-term secondment as researcher to the Centre of Education Practice Research at the University of Johannesburg in January 2015.

Roelien Herholdt

Education

I hold honours degrees in Clinical Psychology, Special Education as well as Educational Counselling. I completed a masters in Educational Psychology at the University of Johannesburg.

Research

My research interests focus on neuroscience, learning and assessment in early childhood. I have a special interest in how children learn to read and do arithmetic. I am committed to making knowledge and information easily accessible to parents, teachers and other stakeholders. You can access my publications here.

Professional affiliations

Health Professionals Council of South Africa
Psychology Society of South Africa
European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction – Special Interest Group 5: Learning and Development in Early Childhood
Educational Psychology Association of South Africa

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Roelien Herholdt has made a significant contribution to the work of JET over many years. As a leading researcher in the area of education assessment, her work has enabled JET to design and conduct cutting edge studies that have included randomised control tests (RCTs), RASCH analysis and also insights into the design and application of systemic tests in South Africa.

Dr. James Keevy

CEO JET Education Services