Dr Brantina Chirinda holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. She is originally a mathematician who decided to become a mathematics education researcher with interests in the teaching and learning of mathematics in contexts of disadvantage, specifically focusing on:
- mathematical thinking and problem solving,
- equitable access to content in the mathematics classroom, and
- digitalization in mathematics education in Africa
Dr. Chirinda is an active researcher and mathematics education scholar with three edited volumes and one mathematics education book she co-authored with other academics. She has published several journal articles and book chapters in highly-rated peer-reviewed journals and publishing outlets. She has presented her work at national, regional, and international conferences. Dr Chirinda leads a community project, Southern African Mathematics Empowerment Network (SAMENET), envisaged to empower female mathematics teachers and learners in contexts of disadvantage.
UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT
Undergraduate Mathematics:
- College Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- Foundations for Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Calculus I
Undergraduate Mathematics Education:
- Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
- Mathematics Methodology I and II for Secondary Teachers
- Working Integrated Learning (WIL) in Mathematics Education
- Mathematical Problem Solving in Secondary School Mathematics
- Curriculum Studies in Secondary School Mathematics
- Equitable access to content in Secondary School Mathematics classrooms
- Integrating Technology in Secondary School Mathematics
Graduate Education:
- Introduction to Research in Education
- Research in Mathematics Education
- Qualitative Research Methods in Education
- The Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum
- Geometry Education
- Various independent studies and research projects with graduate students