Dr. Joyce Mgombelo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joyce Mgombelo is an Associate Professor in Mathematics Education at Brock University, Ontario, Canada. Her research focuses on mathematical cognition, identity, and ethics-based principles in human cognition. She develops theoretical perspectives utilizing enactivism, complexity science, and psychoanalysis. Recent work includes SSHRC-funded collaborative projects that explore innovative teaching methodologies for post-secondary mathematics and the development of mathematics education in rural communities in Tanzania.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Teaching and researching mathematics education.

Assistant Professor

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada

Focused on curriculum instruction and mathematics education.

Instructor

1994-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Supervised student teachers and taught secondary education curriculum.

Research/Teaching Assistantship

1995-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Assisted in curriculum instruction teaching.

Assistant Lecturer

1994-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Dar es Salaam • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Taught curriculum mathematics education.

Secondary School Teacher

1984-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Ministry of Education • Tanzania

Taught mathematics and physics.

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.