What Does Ubuntu Mean to You?

Ubuntu (Zulu pronunciation: [ùɓúntʼù]) is a Nguni Bantu term meaning “humanity”.

What is the importance of ubuntu?

Ubuntu means love, truth, peace, happiness, eternal optimism, inner goodness, etc. Ubuntu is the essence of a human being, the divine spark of goodness inherent within each being. From the beginning of time the divine principles of Ubuntu have guided African societies.

What does Ubuntu mean in your practice as a teacher?

Ubuntu is the theory of the study and advocates collectivism, trust, human dignity etc. Findings of this study was that many teachers viewed role modelling as the important principle and trust as the important value in implementation of Ubuntu.