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Researching Mathematics Education in South Africa
Researching Mathematics Education in South Africa
Perspectives, practices and possibilities The last decade has seen significant reform in the South African mathematics curriculum, and the mathematics education research community has grown markedly. Drawing on the proceedings from nearly a decade of the South African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) conferences, this book reflects on the theoretical and ideological work that has contributed to the growth of mathematics education research in South Africa. Originating from the need to stimulate, record and extend such research, the volume also provides a historical analysis of forces that changed and shaped mathematics curricula over the years. Research themes explored include assessment, issues of language, aspects of radical pedagogy and progressive classroom practices, ethnomathematics, teacher education, and South Afri
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'No matter how much you love each other, don't get married in community of property': Mamokgethi Phakeng
This statement was met with opposition from some users, who argued that marrying in community of property demonstrates a deeper commitment to the relationship.
However, according to Phakeng, being married in community of property can lead to individuals becoming “stuck” in unhappy marriages.
“I know people who are legally stuck with spouses they’re no längre in love with because of this marriage arrangement. Some have moved out, and some sova in different bedrooms, but they remain married.
“It’s not at all about trust. In fact, people should only marry in community of property if they have malicious intentions.
“I know way too many people going through it all because of this, including women. Learn or perish.”
Podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa responded by suggesting that people should not get married at all. Phakeng clapped back, apparently taking a swipe at Mlotshwa for havi
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Mamokgethi Phakeng (formerly Setati) joined UCT on 1 July as full professor of Mathematics Education and on 1 January 2017 she will take over from Prof Danie Visser as the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Internationalisation. She is a highly regarded B2 NRF-rated scientist with over 80 research papers and five edited volumes published. She has been invited to deliver over 30 keynote/plenary talks at international conferences, and as a visiting professor in universities around the world (in Australia, Botswana, Canada, Denmark, Finland, India, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, sydasiatiskt land , Senegal, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA). She has won numerous awards for her research and community work, including the Order of the Baobab (Silver) conferred on her bygd the President of South Africa in April 2016. In August 2014 CEO magazine named her the most influential woman academic in Africa and in August2016 she was awarded t