The use of constructivism in teaching Mathematics for understanding
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2009
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University of Namibia
Abstract
Like many other post-independent African countries, Namibia went through many
changes after independence, politically, socially and educationally to determine its own
destiny. The Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC)(1993) articulated the four major
goals of education as access, equity, quality and democracy. MEC ( 1993, 74) noted, "As
we make transition from educating the elite to education for all we also make a shift from
teacher centred to constructivism."
For the Ministry to achieve these goals, several strategic initiatives were launched.
Amongst others, a new Senior Secondary School Programme leading to the International
General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and its variant the Higher
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE) were introduced in
1994 to replace the South African Cape Education System. The new programmes
(HIGCSE and IGCSE) were launched to prepare students for entry to the University of
Namibia and other tertiary institutions (MEC, 1993).
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Constructivism, Teaching, Mathematics, Professional, Developement
Citation
Amoonga, T. 2009. The Use of Constructivism in Teaching Mathematics for Understanding: A Paper Presented at The Continuos Professional Development National Conference; from 18 - 20 May 2009; Nautilus Hostel, Walvis Bay: University of Namibia:1-13.