About the webinar
Exploring Technology, Context and Subject Knowledge in Sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing on innovative projects from South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda, the session will explore the intersection of subject expertise, digital competence, and professional identity.
About the speaker
Sikhumbuzo Sibanda is the founding President of NAETSA and has now been elected for the second term in office (2023-2026). He is a teacher and developer by profession. He has taught English in primary and high school and is currently lecturing at Rhodes University. His research interests are mainly in Language in Education policies. Sikhumbuzo also loves using stories as a pedagogical tool for multilingual classes. He is qualified in Online English Language Teaching, Language Teaching for the Planet (UK), Community-Based Participatory Research, and Education for Eternity (SA). Sikhumbuzo is also certified in Developing Teacher Associations, Restorative Justice, and Collaborative Learning Exchange (University of Massachusetts, Lowell). His passion is to enrich personal and professional lives by using language as an emancipatory tool.
Date
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time
15:00 UTC See what time this is in your location
Duration
60 minutes
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