Speaker bio: Karin Brodie

Karin Brodie is a Professor in the Wits School of Education and was formerly Head of School. She is a specialist in learning and teaching, working in teacher development, professional learning communities and learners’ identities. She is an active member of professional and academic associations in South Africa and internationally. She has published two books: “Teaching Mathematical Reasoning in Secondary Schools”, and “Professional Learning Communities in South African Schools and Teacher Education”, the latter co-edited with Prof Hilda Borko of Stanford University. Her PhD is from Stanford University, and her M.Ed, PCGE and BSc ((Hons) are from Wits.