Dr Nicholas Lifa Mbuli Lifa
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I like problem based teaching style where me and my students we work together to solve the problems. I would teach the students theory and then give examples where i would illustrate how to solve mathematics/physics learning unit/chapter problems. Thereafter, the majority of the problem would be solved by the students themselves in a digital classroom by applying the theory. If they get stuck then i would help them to get unstuck and find the correct answer by following the correct mathematical steps. In each of the tutorial sessions towards the end of the period i would then give tutorial test in a form of multiple choice or short answers questions. An assignment can also be given to the students if their performance in the tutorial test is not satisfying. I can be able to give the semester test and mark it before they are write their assessment at the institution where they are registered as students. IF students want to pass with distinctions that is improving their pass marks i do not mind working with them one-on-one. But that might require lot of time as i would first test the student if he/she is able to obtain such a higher marks.

Subjects

  • Physics Grade 8-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • Calculus Grade 11-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • Mathematics Grade 8-Bachelors/Undergraduate

Experience

  • Introduction to physics (Aug, 2018–Dec, 2021) at Vaal university of Technology
    Teaching physics: in physical or face to face classroom and in digital classroom using blackboard
    Creating physics assessments
  • PDP researcher (Jun, 2013–Nov, 2015) at South African National Space Agency : Space science
    Conducting plasma physics research for publication purpose. Attending research meeting

Education

  • PhD(Plasma Physics) (Jan, 2011–Jun, 2017) from The University of the Western Cape, Bellville
  • Honours Applied mathematics (Jan, 2006–Jan, 2009) from University of the Free Sate Bloemfontein

Fee details

    R10–50/hour (US$0.53–2.63/hour)

    The charges may vary based on times but this can be negotiated with the students.

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