Vol 5, No 1 (2026)

Mathematics teaching, development and future trends in Africa, guest edited by Prof. Judah P. Makonye (0000-0001-7437-8856), Prof. Jojo Zingiswa (0000-0002-4949-1694), Prof. Mary Achieng Ochieng (0000-0003-4239-395X), Dr Angel Mukuka (0000-0003-0292-1324), and Dr Puleng Dorah Motseki (0000-0001-6996-3225). This collection contributes to the journal by advancing scholarship on mathematics teaching in Africa. The articles explore educational quality, technology integration, and culturally responsive approaches, supporting the journal’s commitment to improving teaching and learning in African education contexts.

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Leveraging the South African water crisis for authentic learning in pre-service teacher education Paul L. Goldschagg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a126 \| 23 January 2026

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Guiding principles for the integration of smartboards in Grade 12 classrooms at a Soshanguve secondary school Thabo Mhlongo, Jeanne Kriek, Patricia Gouws	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a109 \| 27 January 2026

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Scaffolding word problem-solving instruction: Leveraging critical thinking and mathematics vocabulary Nadia Swanepoel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a155 \| 02 April 2026

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STEM education in Zambia Bentry Nkhata, Kabunga Nachiyunde, Patricia P. Nalube, Zanzini B. Ndhlovu, Christopher Haambokoma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a170 \| 12 May 2026

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A constructionist approach to negotiating technological pedagogical and content knowledge tensions and synergies in pre-service teacher education Clement Simuja	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a206 \| 11 June 2026

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Teacher–parent collaboration to support the emotional well-being of adolescents living with dyslexia: A Participatory Action-Learning and Action-Research approach Marijke Benson, Mariëtte Koen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a164 \| 25 June 2026

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The invisible curriculum: A policy analysis of orthographic knowledge in the Foundation Phase isiXhosa Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement and implications for Initial Teacher Education Nontembiso P. Jaxa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a200 \| 13 July 2026

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Classroom plays as narrative texts that introduce preservice teachers to artificial intelligence-related vocabulary in Sesotho and isiZulu Mosa N. Khasu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a154 \| 16 July 2026

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Uncovering regulatory responses to assessment beliefs and their influence on preservice science teachers’ learning Effiness H. Kamanga, Anitia Lubbe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a185 \| 29 July 2026

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Strengthening education for sustainable development through curriculum coherence in Geography teacher education in eSwatini Ben de Souza, Lungile K. Sihlongonyane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a220 \| 30 July 2026

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A framework for strengthening science teaching practices among teachers in rural Eastern Cape districts Nomxolisi Mtsi, Joseph Baidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a202 \| 06 August 2026

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Preparing Intermediate Phase pre-service teachers in an information and communication technology integration course for Education 4.0: A Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework approach Tatum A. Samuels, Kenneth Baloyi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a210 \| 11 August 2026

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Self-directed learning as a resource for beginner teacher agency in South African schools Jan T. Mnguni, Gideon P. van Tonder, Nozi Kgati	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a234 \| 14 August 2026

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Strategies for managing learner misbehaviour in Namibian schools: Learners’ perspective Emilia N. Mbongo, Helena Miranda	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a208 \| 18 August 2026

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Factors affecting the effective adoption of virtual laboratories in rural public secondary schools for science experiments Prudence T. Ndou, Willard Munyoka, Nkhangweni L. Mashau	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a225 \| 20 August 2026

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Teachers’ self-efficacy in supporting learners presenting with autism spectrum disorder in mainstream classrooms Danette Loubser, Jean V. Fourie	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a173 \| 20 August 2026

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‘Them and us’: Lessons learnt in an educator – therapist collaboration Shireen Damonse, Pamela Gretschel, Adele Ebrahim	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a151 \| 24 August 2026

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From I see you to I belong: A conceptual framework for reintegration of learners with dyslexia into mainstream classrooms Siboniso J. Selepe, Maximus M. Sefotho	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a175 \| 24 August 2026

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Promoting equitable early mathematics learning: Enacting cognitive justice in childhood classrooms Mmakgabo A. Selepe, Leungo E. Bawani, Ramashego S. Mphahlele	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a182 \| 04 September 2026

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The Fast-Thinkers Game as a Grade 12 accounting and mathematics interdisciplinary teaching and learning tool Celesté Brittz, Hendri Theron, Jacobus Rossouw, Aletta D. Koekemoer, Elmarie Goodchild, Kobus Swanepoel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a123 \| 02 February 2026

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Errors in trigonometric proof-related reasoning tasks: Insights from Grade 10 learners at a rural Eastern Cape school Yamkela Msi, Matome E. Matsepe, Kate Sehowa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a132 \| 09 March 2026

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A TPACK-informed study on equipping pre-service teachers with digital tools, artificial intelligence and open educational resources: Integrated strategies in STEM education Annie M. Kgosi, Wiets Botes, Simone Neethling, Lebohang Mahlo, Mpumelelo F. Zondi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a134 \| 24 March 2026

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Primary school teachers’ experiences of teaching mathematics, incorporating smartboards Sheila Madzikanda, Sfiso C. Mahlaba	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a127 \| 13 April 2026

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Exploring representations of multiplication: A study in Mozambican Grade 3 classrooms Simone Reinhold, Albertina J.L. António	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a145 \| 17 April 2026

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What first-year students’ prior mathematical knowledge reveals for modelling-oriented university mathematics teaching Rina Durandt	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a161 \| 17 April 2026

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The Structural Extension Spine: Modelling the emergence of algebraic reasoning in early mathematics Jacques D. du Plessis	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a168 \| 30 April 2026

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A bibliometric review on mathematics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education research: 2010–2024 Judah P. Makonye	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Teacher Education and Development \| Vol 5, No 1 \| a180 \| 05 August 2026

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