Maths and physics teacher Khangelani Sibiya has been nominated for the Global Education Awards in Dubai for excellence in teaching. His method : using music to help children remember mathematical rules…
By DBM
Affectionately known as Babes weMaths, 36-year-old Sibiya from Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), has always been good at maths. It is quite naturally that he turned to teaching to share his passion.
When he was a second-year student at the University of Zululand in 2008, Sibiya established a non-profit organisation (NPO) called WTS Maths and Science Tutoring, which offers extra lessons in maths and science.
Sibiya has dedicated his life to promoting maths and science far and wide and has reached over 25 000 learners across the country through various initiatives.
“Mathematics is fun and that is why I use techniques such as composing songs when I teach”
He realised that using music was a good way to help children remember mathematical rules. “Mathematics is fun and that is why I use techniques such as composing songs when I teach. This helps learners recall the methods when they write tests,” he explained.
“Inspire other teachers to look at innovative new ways of getting through to learners and inspiring a love of maths and science in them”
Head of the department for mathematics and physical science at Siphumelele Secondary School in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), As passionate as he is about education, he would love to inspire other teachers to look at innovative new ways of getting through to learners and inspiring a love of maths and science in them.
His NPO now has a website that allows learners from various parts of the country to access information about upcoming camps that he organises during school holidays.
WTS has WhatsApp groups for both teachers and learners and various support documents which can be downloaded for free from www.wtstutoring.org.
2019 Best Global Teacher Award in Dubai
Khangelani Sibiya’s unique approach to teaching mathematics and physical science earned him the 2019 Best Global Teacher Award in Dubai recently.
He said being recognised as the best teacher globally by the AKS Global Education network left him feeling honoured, humbled and grateful all at once.
AKS Global Education is an innovative training, technology, education management and research organisation that organises the Global Teacher Awards annually. The awards identify and recognise exceptional teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to their profession.
