Annie Kirsten

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Academic Lead - Education

Research Interests

  • Play-based learning
  • ICT integration
  • Cognitive development of children
  • Early Childhood

Brief Bio

I am employed as a full-time lecturer in the School of Education at the IIE MSA. I primarily lecture within the foundation phase band and have a keen interest in languages, movement, mathematics, art education, and in particular learner support in the early years.


I was formerly a Foundation Phase Teacher in the public basic education sector. I bring a wealth of knowledge to the higher education sector to equip students in their initial teacher training. I have obtained my Master’s degree in Learner Support and I am a registered Ph.D. student specializing in special needs education.


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