Name and Surname: Zingiswa Mybert Monica Jojo
Position: HOD and Full Professor
Qualification (UG and PG): JSTC [Maluti Training College]; BSc, BED (Hons) [Unitra]; HDE (Maths Education) [RAU]; MED & PhD (Mathematics Education) [ UKZN]
Email address: Zingiswa.jojo@ru.ac.za
Phone number: +2746608750
Short Bio(concise): Prof Jojo is a C2 NRF rated full professor in the Department of Mathematics Education at Rhodes University. Her research interest is spread through the fields of Ubuntu in teaching and learning of geometric concepts, Conceptual understanding of Calculus Concepts, Ethnomathematics and indigenous knowledge in mathematics teaching and learning, Mathematics in-service teacher professional development, Mathematical Thinking, Pre-service mathematics teacher education, Instructional design in mathematics teaching, and learning in mathematics. She is the current vice president of AMESA and serves as a secretary of the Commission for African Women in Mathematics (CAWM).
ORCID number: (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4949-1694),
Recent publications:
- Jojo, Z. (2025). An Exploration of the Use of Indigenous Material in Learning Geometric Concepts: The Case of Eastern Cape Primary Schools. International Journal of Educational Development in Africa, 10(Supplementary Issue), 13-pages.
- Motseki, P. D., Jojo, Z. M. M., & Gumbo, M. T. (2025). Transforming mathematics teaching through Ndebele art: an ethnomathematics perspective. Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education, 1-7.
- Motseki P. D., Jojo, Z. & Gumbo, M. (2025). Supporting the quality of mathematics teaching through lead teachers. African Journal of Teacher Education and Development | Vol 4, No 1 | a98 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ajoted.v4i1.98
- Makamure, C., Jojo, Z. M., & Mkwelie, N. (2025). Mathematics Education Undergraduates’ Conceptualisation of Non-Homogeneous Differential Equations Using the Method of Undetermined Coefficients. Mathematics Education Journal, 9(1), 25-46.
- Taufiqurrohmah, T., Rusnilawati, R., & Jojo, Z. M. M. (2025) Steam inquiry learning model with cartoon film media on indonesian language learning outcomes for fifth-grade students.Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar, 12(1), 1-19.
- Kalifah, D. R. N., Nasrullah, A., Nasir, B. M., & Jojo, Z. M. M. (2025). Implementation of jigsaw learning to improve mathematics learning outcomes of grade IV elementary school. Journal of Research in Instructional, 5(2), 462-475.
- Gula, Z. & Jojo, Z. (2024). Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge for Teaching of Mathematics for Sustainable Development in Rural Situated Primary Schools, African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 28, https://doi.org/10.1080/18117295.2024.2424696
- Jojo, Z. (2024). Culturally responsive pedagogy for the promotion of understanding Mathematics: The case of rural situated primary schools in Post-apartheid South Africa. Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies, 4(s1), 1-15.
Fields of academic interests
Research interest:
- Teaching and learning of geometric concepts
- Conceptual understanding of Calculus Concepts
- Instructional design in mathematics teaching
- Ethno mathematics and indigenous knowledge
- Mathematics in-service teacher professional development
- Pre-service mathematics teacher education
- Instructional design in mathematics teaching
- Learning in mathematics
- Material Development for Mathematics Education
Field of Specialisation
- Mathematics Education
- Research in Mathematics Education
- Material Development for Mathematics Education
- APOS exploration of learning topics in mathematics
- Conceptual understanding and applications in Differential Calculus
- Learners’ knowledge construction
- Meaningful Geometry teaching and learning
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