African Institute For Mathematical Sciences

Ingrid Mostert

Ingrid Mostert completed a B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics at Stellenbosch University in South Africa before teaching mathematics and science for a year. She then taught mathematics on a bridging programme (aimed at helping learners gain access into university) for 3 years while completing her Masters in Education, also at Stellenbosch University. After taking a year off to travel in South America she spent 4 years coordinating an in-service teacher education programme offered by Stellenbosch University in conjunction with AIMSSEC (The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment Centre). The programme was aimed particularly at teachers living in rural areas across South Africa. During these 4 years she explored ways in which technology can be used to support teaching – both in the classroom and for in-service teacher education offered to teachers in remote locations. After taking off another year to travel, this time in East Africa, Ingrid again became involved in in-service teacher education and mentoring but for smaller projects and on an ad hoc basis. This meant that she was able to join AIMSSEC for 3 days a week as a researcher for the FaSMEd project.