Department of Mathematics Education
| College of Education |
| School of Teacher Education |
| Department: Mathematics Education |
| Senior Lecturer
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| E-mail: |
mbhizhw@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- B.Ed (Wits University)
- B.Ed Honours (Wits University)
- M.Ed by Research (Wits University)
- PhD (Wits University)
Currently teaching
- Orientation to Primary Mathematics (OPM1501)
Fields of academic interests
- Rural Education
- Mathematics teaching and commognition
- Curriculum Studies
- Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Context
Field of Specialisation
- Teaching and learning in rural classrooms
- Commognition
- Qualitative Research Approaches
Books
Book Chapter
- Mbhiza, H. (2020). Reclaiming Hope: De-normalising Rural Parents and Learners. In Rurality, Social Justice and Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Volume I (pp. 177-190). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
Journal articles
- Mbhiza, Hlamulo Wiseman. "Shifting Paradigms: Rethinking Education During and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic." Research in Social Sciences and Technology 6.2 (2021): 279-289.
- Mbhiza, H. W. (2019). Using video-stimulated recall interviews: teachers’ reflections on the teaching of algebraic functions in rural classrooms. The Independent Journal of Teaching and Learning, 14(2), 92-107.
- Mbhiza, H. W. (2021). Witchcraft and mathematics learning in South African rural schools. Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research, 3(1), 27-36.
- MBHİZA, H., Muthelo, D., & Chuene, K. (2021). We need to make up for the gap: University student teachers’ difficulties associated with basic algebraic manipulations. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 9(4), 351-358.
- Mbhiza, H. (2021). Rural Teachers’ Teaching of Algebraic Functions Through a Commognitive Lens. Interdisciplinary Journal of Rural and Community Studies, 3(1), 10-20.
- Covid-19 and the quality of mathematics education teaching and learning – South African Journal of Higher Education (Mbhiza, H. and Muthelo, D.). Accepted on 27 May 2021
Paper presentations
- The role of rural parental involvement on learners’ attitudes and motivation to attend school and participate in learning. Presentation at the South African Education Research Association (SAERA): 2015 UFS, FS. Collaboration with my supervisor: Dr Thabisile Nkambule
- Parental involvement in rural schools: Proxy of social transformation and shift from abject poverty. Presentation at the EASA conference: 2017, University of North West. Collaboration with my supervisor: Dr Thabisile Nkambule
- Being agentic learners: Rural learners’ experiences and attitudes towards learning mathematics. Presentation at the Sustainable Rural Learning Environments Colloquium: 2018, University of Free State, Qwaqwa. Collaboration with my supervisor: Dr Thabisile Nkambule
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
Reviews
- Pythagorus Journal
- Quality Assurance in Education
- South African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE)
Awards and Schorlaships
- National Research Foundation (Honours grant) – 2015
- Wits Postgraduate Maerit Award - 2016
- Golden Key International Award wits (Membership) - 2016
- Golden Key International Award Wits (Outstanding Academic Achievement and Community Engagement 3rd Place) - 2016
- National Research Foundation (PhD) – 2017
- Whitmore Bursary (PhD) – 2018
- National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (PhD) – 2018 to 2021
