Degrees Held
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education, UNISA 2025
- Master of Education in Mathematics, UNISA 2021
- Honours Bachelor of Education in Mathematics, UNISA 2018
- Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) in Mathematics Educations, UNISA 2016
- National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE), NMU 2014
- Diploma in information Technology (IT), PC Training and Business College 2007
Research Interests
- Mathematics Education
- Ubuntu Philosophy in Education
- Culturally responsive pedagogy
- Ethnomathematics and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Geometry Education
- Visualization and Technology in Mathematics
- Socially responsive mathematics education
- Curriculum and assessment
- Mathematical modelling
- Teaching and learning of mathematics
- Teacher education
Teaching Interests
- Mathematics education in African context
- Technology-enhanced learning of mathematics
- Curriculum and assessment
- Mathematics teaching and learning
Selected
Publications
Journal Articles
Chapters in Books
Journal Articles
- Gula Z. & Jojo Z. (2025), Connecting van Hiele’s Theory with Ubuntu Philosophy in Teaching Geometry in Primary Schools. AMESA,Vol.1
- Gula Z. & Jojo Z. (2024), ‘Harnessing indigenous knowledge for teaching Mathematics for sustainable development in rural situated primary schools Journal’. African Journal or Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (AJRMSTE), Vol 28. Pages 404-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/18117295.2024.2424696
- Gula Z. & Jojo Z. (2024), Using indigenous knowledge to engage learners in meaningful mathematical explanation and discovery in primary schools: a case of selected schools in Alfred Nzo East District in the Eastern Cape Provinces. MESA. Vol. 1
- Gula Z. & Jojo Z. (2023), Using Indigenous artifacts to enhance understanding of Mathematics in Primary Schools. AMESA. Vol.1
Chapters in Books
- Gula Z. & Rzyankina E. (2025), The Calabash. Via Afrika, Indigenous Knowledge Systems: An Authoritative Guide for South African Teachers. Via Afrika, Cape Town. www.viaafrika.com
- Gula Z., Rzyankina E. & van de Walt M. (2025), Traditional Indigenous Practices: Games. Via Afrika, Indigenous Knowledge Systems: An Authoritative Guide for South African Teachers. Via Afrika, Cape Town. www.viaafrika.com
Community Involvement
- 2024, Ethnomathematics approaches in enhancing Mathematics teaching and learning in Khayelitsha schools, collaborated on the Dean’s project at the University of the Western Cape, led by Prof. Govender. Played a key role in developing educational activities and conduction workshops for teachers in Khayelitsha, integrating Ethnomathematics to improve Mathematics Education.
- 2022, Indigenisation of the Mathematics, Sci and Technology Education Programme, participated as the co-researcher in this project aimed at analyzing indigenous artifacts and their application in the classroom. Contributed to developing strategies to enhance the understanding of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology through culturally relevant terminology and artifacts.
Teaching Expertise
- Mathematics Education (Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase and Teacher Education)
- Geometry Teaching and Learning
- Algebraic Thinking
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Curriculum Studies and Curriculum Development
- Assessment in Mathematics Education
- Teaching Practice and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Mathematics Education
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- Teacher Professional Development
- Educational Research Methodology (Qualitative and quantitative Research)
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Technology-Enhanced Mathematics Teaching and Learning.
Student
Supervision
Honours
Honours
- Bulelani Gift Ponoyi (4409663), 2024: Exploring Experience in the Senior Phase that impact the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics, Particularly Concerning Language
- Silas Sakhele Magwsxaza (3709758), 2024: Exploring Pre-service Teachers’ Perspectives on the Engagement of Learners in Understanding of Euclidean Geometry in Mathematics Education