Prof. Choshi Kasanda
Department: Department of Mathematics, Science and Sport Education

Category

Description

1. Publications

Books

None

Mostert, L. And Kasanda, C. D. (Eds.)(2005). Education in Namibia: A collection of essays. Windhoek: UNAM Press.

Kasanda, C.D. (2008). Human resource management for sustainable development in Namibia. In R. Mukwena and T. Chirawu (eds.), Decentralization and regional and local Government in Namibia. Windhoek: UNAM/OSSREA.

Kasanda, C. D. (2008). Improving science and mathematics teachers’ subject knowledge in Namibia. In R. K. Coll & N. Taylor (Eds.), Science in context. (pp. 199 – 210). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

Kasanda, C. D. (in press). The status of environmental education in Namibia: Issues and Challenges. In N. Taylor and R. K. Coll (Eds.), Environmental education. (Chapter 14). Rotterdam: Sense Publications.

Kasanda, C. D. and Chinsembu, K. C. (in press).Challenges facing science in higher education and research institutions in Africa. In K. M. Mwenda and G. N. Muuka (Eds.), The challenge of change: Africa’s higher education challenges and opportunities in the 21st century. New York: Cambria Press Inc.

Beukes, F., Visagie, A. And Kasanda, C. D. (2007). Mathematics teacher education in Namibia. In J. Adler, M. Kazima, W. Mwakapenda, T. Nyabanyaba and S. Xolo (Eds.), Mathematics teacher education: trends across twelve African countries. (pp. 51 – 61). Johannesburg: Marang Centre for Mathematics and Science Centre.

Books edited: ditto

Conference papers

Awe, G. A. and Kasanda, C. D. (2009). Practice of learner centred teaching by Physical Science teachers in the Omusati education region. Paper presented at the 17th Annual conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and technology Education, held at Rhodes University, 19 – 22 January.

Makari, E. K. and Kasanda, C. D. (2009). Contextual teaching and learning of mathematics in two secondary schools in Namibia. Paper presented at the 17th Annual conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and technology Education, held at Rhodes University, 19 – 22 January.

Seminar Presentations

See above

2. Research and Teaching

Supervision of theses

Stephanus , H. G. Factors affecting grade 11 learners’ performance in mathematics as perceived by learners, teachers and principals in selected secondary schools in the Omusati Education region, Mathematics, Science & Sport Education, Education, 2008

Amoonga, T. the use of constructivism: teaching Mathematics for understanding> A study of the challenges that hinder effective teaching of Mathematics for understanding in senior secondary schools in the Omusati education region. Mathematics, Science & Sport Education, Education, 2008

Awe, G. A. The Physical Science teachers understanding and practice of the learner-centred methods in the Omusati education region. Mathematics, Science & Sport Education, Education, 2007

Makari, E. K. A study of the extent ro which contextual teaching and learning is applied in grade 11 and 12 mathematics classroom in secondary schools in Gobabis. Mathematics, Science & Sport Education, Education, 2007

Kamerika, R. J. A study of the junior secondary teachers’ and learners’ perceptions and challenges that contribute to the implementation of computer computer practice into schools in the Khomas, Omaheke and Ondjondjupa education regions.  Mathematics, Science & Sport Education, Education, June 2006.

/Hara-#gaes, M. B. Ethnomathematics: An investigation of the mathematics embedded in the cultural activities of the Damara people in the Khorixas area. Mathematics, Science & Sport Education, Education, Feb. 2005.

Postgraduate research exercises

As above

Development and teaching of postgraduate research courses

ESP 6110  Advanced Educational Research (co-teach with Prof. Zimba)
SME 6112  Computers in Education (Maths/Science)
SEM 6130  Independent study
SME 6122  Curriculum Theory and Design (Maths/Science)
SME 6121 Mathematics, Science and Computers in Society

3. Creative Works

Recordings

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Documentaries

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Materials

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Products

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Performances

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Exhibitions

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 Theoretical expose/treaty

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4. Research and Development (R&D)/Commercialization of Scientific Knowledge

Innovation and Value Addition

N/A

Research Management

None

5. Peer Review Publications

 

Peer review journal publication

Kandjeo-Marenga, H. U.,Kapenda, H. M., !Gaoseb, N., Kasanda, C. D., Lubben, F., and Campbell, B. (2005). The relationship between teachers’ questioning and their previous training: Interactions in mathematics and science classrooms in Namibia. Namibia Educational Research Association Journal.

Kasanda, C., Lubben, F., Gaoseb, N., Kandjeo-Marenga, U., Kapenda, H. and Campbell, B. (2005). The role of everyday contexts in learner-centred teaching: the practice in Namibian secondary schools. International Journal of Science Education,27(15), 1805 - 1823.

Kandjeo-Marenga, H. U., Kapenda, H. M., Lubben, F., Campbell, B., !Gaoseb, N., and Kasanda, C. D. (2006). The impact of MASTEP on the use ofpractical work in Namibia science classes.Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 18(1), 123 – 146.

Refereed scientific articles at academic proceedings

Kasanda, C. D. and Ndunda, M. (2005). Practise of learner centred teaching by Namibian science and mathematics teachers. In C. D. Kasanda, L. Mohamed, S. E. Akpo and E. Ngololo (Eds.). Proceedings of the 13th SAARMSTE Conference, ehld at Safari Conference Centre, Windhoek, 10 – 13 January 2005.

Amutenya, M. and C. D. Kasanda (2005). Student participation in the BETD INSET teachers’ classes in the Ondangwa East and West Education Regions. In C. D. Kasanda, L. Mohamed, S. E. Akpo and E. Ngololo (Eds.). Proceedings of the 13th SAARMSTE Conference, held at Safari Conference Centre, Windhoek, 10 – 13 January 2005.

Choshi D. Kasanda (2005). Personal change historie as mathematics educator in the face of relocation. Plenary paper presentation at the 1st ICMI Congress, held at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 22 – 25 June 2005.

Mariane Baby #Hara-Gaes and Choshi D. Kasanda (2005). An investigation of the mathematics embedded in the cultural activities of traditional sewing and house construction of the Damara people of North Western Namibia. Paper presentation at the 1st ICMI Congress, held at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 22 – 25 June 2005.

6. Academic and Technical Publications

 

Academic discussion and working papers

None

Scientific  technical papers

None

7. Other Activities

 

Reviews of books, articles, films, etc.

None.

Examinations of postgraduate theses

Kaulu, G. Effects of ‘Physicsclassroom’ computer software in the learning of Kinematics at Munali boys high school in Lusaka. (Masters), 2008. University of Zambia.

B. Phiri, Factors contributing to pupil poor performance in additional mathematics: the case of Kitwe schools. (Masters), 2008. University of Zambia.

Mangoper, S. M. Factors affecting the teaching  and learning of science in high schools of the Mafikeng district. (Masters). University of the North, 2007.

Nchoe, F. P. The contribution of concept maps to the teaching and learning of natural science in middle schools. (Masters). University of the North, 2008.

Nyaumwe, L. J. professional development of secondary mathematics teachers through collaborative reflection in pre-service and in-service learning contexts. (Ph. D). University of Zimbabwe. 2007.

Professional, technical and administrative support strongly linked to a research activity

None

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