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Ephne Leah Lilian Williams* B.Sc. (Rhodes university) with major subjects: Mathematics - with distinction, Physics (1978); * B.Sc. (Hon) (Rhodes)(1979)Professional :* U.E.D. (non-graduate) (Unisa)(1964) * Certificate in Instrumental Enrichment (Wits) * M Phil (UWC)(1994): In-service Female Teachers’ Anxieties about Mathematics: A Reflective Study on Mathematics Classroom Practice at a College of Education. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE February 2006 → Part-time lecturer: Dept. of Mathematics (UWC) February 2005 – June 2005: Part-time lecturer: Dept. of Mathematics (UWC) February 2004 – June 2004: Part-time lecturer: Dept. of Mathematics (UWC) 2000 → 2005 : Facilitator TDP (Teacher Development Programme) - Mathematics, ASSET (Association for Educational Transformation) Sept. 2001 – March. 2002: Curriculum Advisor (Math) – EMDC East 1998 – April 1999: Co-facilitator REMESA Project (UWC) June 1998 – Dec.1998: Part-time lecturer Dept. of Didactics (UWC) Jan. 1997 – June 1997: Part-time lecturer Dept. of Didactics (Univ. of Stellenbosch) 1986 – September 1996: Head of Mathematics Department at Bellville College of Education Main job functions: Administering Mathematics Department Lecturing full-time students Lecturing part-time students Co-ordinator of time-table Committee Member of Examination Committee 1984 - 1985: Senior lecturer at Bellville College of Education Main job functions: Lecturing Co-ordinator of Examination Committee Member of Time-table Committee 1980 - 1983: Lecturer Main job functions: Lecturing - Physical Science - Mathematics 1978 - 1979: Tutor of first year mathematics students while a full-time student at Rhodes University. 1975 - 1977: Senior Mathematics Teacher at Uitenhage High School 1972 - 1974: Mathematics Teacher at Colinda High School, Vryburg 1969 - 1971: Mathematics and Physical Science Teacher at Gelvandale High school, Port Elizabeth 1968 - 1969: Physical Science Teacher at Arcadia High School, Bonteheuwel 1965 - 1967: Mathematics Teacher at Bechet College, Durban. PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT1983 - 1986: National examiner for Mathematics III for Diploma in Education 1984 - 1986: National examiner for Mathematics IV for Higher Diploma in Education 1981 - 1991: Sub-examiner for Mathematics Higher Grade for Senior Certificate 1998 ® : External Moderator for various Mathematics Education exams as well as occasional external examiner of some mini-theses submitted towards fulfilment of M. Ed degrees, UWC- Member: National Education Co-ordinating Committee (Mathematics Commission) - Member: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Member: South African Mathematics Society - Member: The Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa (AMESA) - Member: College of Education Curriculum Committee - President: Teacher Trainers of the Western Cape Networking Group - President: AMESA, Western Cape Region (May 1996 – August 2000) DISCIPLINE-RELATED ACTIVITIES 1989 - 1992: Formal in-service educator for teachers studying through Roggebaai College for Distance Education 1991: Delivered paper on Action Research in Mathematics at Hewat College of Education 1996: Delivered paper on `The Advantages of Networking’ at AMESA National Congress 1990: 1-day workshops to primary school teachers on learning and teaching fractions at Loeriesfontein and Caledon 1991: 2-day workshop to primary school teachers on learning and teaching geometry at Springbok 1992: 1-day workshop to primary school teachers on learning and teaching fractions at Citrusdal 1992: Designed and conducted an enrichment mathematics course for students who wrote Department of Education and Training Matriculation Examinations. This course was to enhance their chances for acceptance at a college of education. 1996 : Member of a team developing course material and conducting presenters’ courses for Primary Mathematics INSET (PRINSET). 1996 –2004: Member of Learning Area (MLMMS) CommitteeCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Member: Parish of St. Andrew’s Church Council, Northpine (1997 - 1999) - Secretary: Parish of St. Andrew’s Care Group, Northpine, (1997 - 1998) - Vice-president: ANC Bernadino Heights (1996 – 1999) - Member: Parish of St. Mary's Church Council, Kraaifontein (1989 - 1990) - Member: Bernadino Heights Civic Association (1985 - 1990) - Member: Fund-raising Committee of the Happydale Home for the Handicapped, Port Elizabeth (1969 - 1971) |
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