Distance Education - The Centre for External Studies (CES)

THE CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES (CES) - DISTANCE EDUCATION

Mr Andries Visagie

Department: Student Support

1. Name:	Mr Andries Visagie
2. Tertiary Qualifications	Masters Education (current) BSc (Bachelor of Science, Majors: Applied Mathematics 111, Mathematics 111 and Physics 111), University of Western Cape, South Africa, 1985,1995 ADEd(Advanced Education Diploma), University of Namibia, Namibia, 1999 HDE (Higher Diploma in Education), University of Western Cape, South Africa, 1986
3. Current Position	Assistant Lecturer
4. Campus Address	Main Campus, Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek Block F, Room F115b
5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone	+264 61 206 3334 +264 61 206 3716f
6. Email Address	avisagie@unam.na
7. Short Biography	Andries Visagie is a Namibian with nineteen years of experience in the education sector in South Africa and Namibia, respectively. He has been involved in distance education for the past 9 years. Mr Andries Visagie is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Student Support at the Centre for External Studies and tutor Basic Business Mathematics, Analytic Geometry, Complex Numbers and Matrices, and Pre-calculus for the distance students. He is also responsible for the coordination of the Bachelor of Education (Sciences), Diploma in Education (Specialisation Biology, Mathematics and Physical Science), Special Diploma in Education (Fashion & Fabrics and Home Economics) and the Special Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership. He has been involved in the assessment of Mathematics for the Namibian Junior Secondary Certificate. He has been involve in various in-service training programmes such as the INSTANT, MASTEP, Ekondopeko Maths, School Laboratory Management and Departmental Management of Maths & Science at Senior Secondary Schools amogst others. He has been a team member of the 2002 Maths Task Force. He currently serves as a member of the ETSIP Maths Task Force. He is a member of the SAARMSTE Namibian Chapter and has conducted a relatively few research studies in Namibia.
8. Resume/Vita	Post resume/vita document
9. Recently Taught Courses	Mathematics (MSM7119) Teaching Methods of Mathematics (MTM7119) Basic Business Mathematics (ABS1300) Analytic Geometry, Complex Numbers and Matrices (MTS7129, SMAT3531) Pre-calculus (SMAT3612)
10. Academic interest/ expertise	Maths and science professional development activities Tutoring of Mathematics (MSM7119), Teaching Methods of Mathematics (MTM7119), Basic Business Mathematics (ABS1300), Analytic Geometry, Complex Numbers and Matrices (MTS7129, SMAT3531), and Pre-calculus (SMAT3612).
11. Research and Publications	Articles: 2007. Beukes, F., Visagie, A. and Kasanda, C. Mathematics teachcer education in Namibia. In J. , M. Kazima, W. mwakapenda, T. Nyabiso and S. Xolo (Eds.), Mathematics teacher education: trends across twelve African countries. (51-61). Johannesberg. Marang Centre. Papers presented: 2005. Beukes, F., Visagie, A. and Kasanda, C. Mathematics Teaching and Teacher Education in Times in Namibia. Paper Prepared for Presentation at the ICMI Conference at Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, South Africa 2005. Beukes,F. and Visagie, A. Mathematics Instruction and Learning through the Centre for External Studies, University of Namibia. Paper Prepared for Presentation at the ICMI Conference at Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, South Africa. 2007. Kasanda, C. D., Visagie, A. and Beukes, F. C. G . Innovation and effective approaches to mathematics at primary, secondary and tertiary levels in Namibia. Paper Prepared for Presentation at the ICMI Conference at Nairobi University, Kenya.
12. Recent Professional Activities	Development of professional development programme for Accounting practicing teachers Ministry of Education: Directorate National Examinations & Assessment - Setting and marking of JSC Mathematics Question Papers ETSIP: Mathematics Task Force Science Week: Assist the Directorate of Science & Technology in promoting network and interactive partnership for the mutual benefit of Mathematics and Science Maintain a continuous mutual supportive working contact with the Mathematics & Science Coordination Unit regarding advice for regional offices, schools and professional development activities in Mathematics and Science.