معرفی
Dr. Joyce Mgombelo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University's Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on mathematics cognition, identity, and ethics-based human cognition, informed by enactivism, complexity science, and psychoanalysis. She leads projects like the SSHRC-funded 'Educating for the 21st Century' and the Canada Global Affairs project on mathematics teaching in Tanzania. She has held roles including Program Director for the Joint PhD in Educational Studies and Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies.
**Education:**
- Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Alberta (Canada)
- M.Ed., Mathematics Education, University of Alberta (Canada)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), Mathematics and Physics, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
**Research Interests:** Mathematics education, teacher education, curriculum development, qualitative methodologies, complexity science, and enactivist/psychoanalytic inquiry. Recent projects include advancing research methodologies in mathematics education and capacity-building for rural mathematics teaching in Tanzania.
**Funding & Grants:** Over CAD 4 million in grants from SSHRC, Global Affairs Canada, and others for projects like 'Progmatics' (programming for mathematical investigation) and teacher development in Tanzania. Key roles include Co-Applicant on SSHRC Insight Grants and Principal Investigator for the Fields Institute conference (2013).
**Teaching:** Courses include EDUC 8P21 (Mathematics for Pre-Service Teachers), EDBE 8F83IS (Year 1 Math), and doctoral seminars on cognition and learning. She advises graduate students in mathematics education and teacher development.
**Professional Affiliations:** Ontario Association of Mathematics Education (OAME), Fields Institute Math-Ed Forum, PME-NA, CMESG, and global mathematics education networks.
