Dr. Hileni M. Kapenda

• PhD (Mathematics Education), University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa, 2008.

• M. Ed (Master of Education), Ohio University, Athens, USA, 1998.

• B.Sc. University of Fort Hare, Province of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, 1985.

Lecturer

Main Campus, Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek
Block X, Room X039

+264 61 206 3642
+264 61 206 3980

hkapenda@unam.na

Dr. Kapenda is a Namibian with over twenty three years of experience in the education sector in Namibia. She has been involved in teacher education for the past 10 years. Dr. Kapenda is a lecturer in Teaching Methods of Mathematics and Physical Science; Applied Science for Home Economics. She also offers M.Ed. courses on Advanced Methods of teaching Mathematics and Science. She has been involved in the revision of the secondary school Mathematics syllabi as well as the evaluation of junior and secondary Mathematics textbooks among others. She has published several papers on Mathematics and Science education with emphasis on learner-centred education in the Namibian context.

Post resume/vita document

• Teaching Methods of Physical Science
• Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Science
• Applied Science for Home Economics
• Projects in Physical Science & Mathematics (Phase I & II)
• Gender and Adult Education

• Mathematics and Science Education
• Learner-centred education in the Namibian context
• HIV/AIDS in Education
• Gender issues

Articles:

2008  Kapenda, H. M. Translating policy into practice: Aspects of learner-centred classroom practices in mathematics in Namibia secondary schools. A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) in the Faculty of Education, University of the Western Cape. March 2008.

2002  Kapenda, H. M., Kandjeo-Marenga, H.U., Kasanda, C. D. and Lubben, F. Characteristics of Practical Work in Science Classrooms in Namibia. Research in Science & Technological Education Vol. 20 No.1, 2002, pp. 53-65. Carfax Publishing. ISSN 0263-5143.

2006  Kandjeo-Marenga, H. U., Kapenda, H. M., Lubben, F., Campbell, B., !Gaoseb, N. and Kasanda, C. The Impact of MASTEP on the Use of Practical Work in Namibian Science Classes. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research Vol. 18 No.1, 2006, pp. 123-146.

2003  Lubben, F., Campbell,B., Kasanda,c. D., Kapenda, H. M., Noah Gaoseb, N. and Kandjeo-Marenga, U. Teachers’ Use of Textbooks: practice in Namibian science classrooms. Educational Studies, Vol. 29 No.2, 2003, pp. 109-124. Carfax Publishing.

Chapters in Books:
2008 Kapenda, H.M., Torkildsen, O. E., Mtetwa, D. & Julie, C.  Developing a research instrument for learner-centred classroom observations: A Namibian experience. In L. Holtman, C. Julie, Ø. Mikalsen, D. Mtetwa and M. Ogunniyi (Eds.). Some Developments in Research in Science and Mathematics in Sub-Sahara Africa: Access, Relevance, Learning, Curriculum Research. Somerset West, South Africa: African Minds, pp.3-18. ISBN 978-1-920299-29-3.

2006 Campbell, B., Lubben, F., Kandjeo-Marenga, H., Kapenda, H., Gaoseb, N. and Kasanda, C. Changes in the use of practical work in senior secondary school science classes in Namibia. In R. Janiuk and E. Samonek-Miciuk (Eds.) Science and Technology Education for a diverse world: Dilemmas, needs and Partnerships. Lublin, Poland: Maria Curie-Sklodowska University Press, pp. 161-172. ISBN 830227-2497-7.

2006 Kapenda, H.M., Keyter, C. and Bennett, N. “Applied Science for Home Economics” Module for Bachelor of Education: Home Economics students. University of Namibia: Centre for External Studies.

Conference Papers:
2007 Kapenda, H. M. Learner-centered approaches in mathematics classes in Khomas region: Namibian cases. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) Conference, 09-12 January 2007. Maputo. Mozambique.

2004 Kapenda, H. M. Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions of Learner-Centred Education: A case of the MASTEP teachers. Proceedings of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education SAARMSTE Conference, January 2004 at the University of Cape Town. RSA.

2003 Kandjeo-Marenga, H. U., Kapenda H. M., !Gaoseb, N., Kasanda C. D., Lubben F. and Campbell, B. Teachers’ questioning in mathematics and science classrooms in Namibia. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE). Conference, January 2003. Waterford Kamhlba, Swaziland.

Consultancy Projects:

Mathematics and Science Educational Research Workshop (23 -25 January 2008) facilitated the “Professional Development of Namibia Science Teachers for Cultural Sustainability” workshop at UNAM Northern Campus.

Academy for Educational Development (AED) Project (31 March – 04 April 2008) carried out a “Teacher health survey” in Kunene region.

Basic Education Support (BES) 3 Project (07 –11 April 2008) facilitated “Lower Primary Assessment Instrument (LPAI) Item Writing” workshop for Mathematics teachers in Namibia. Out of Africa town Lodge in Otjiwarongo.

Attended a 7th International Seminar on “Mathematics Education Around the World: Bridging Policy and Practice.” (09 – 13 July 2007) in IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute, Utah in USA. Presented a paper entitled “What mathematical content and didactical knowledge is necessary for secondary teachers to teach reasoning in proof in Namibia and how are they prepared to do so?”