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Teacher Turns Local Language into Math Breakthrough
Teacher Turns Local Language into Math Breakthrough
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In Nigeria’s Ogun State, Nigeria, Dr. Kayode Adewale, named Best Teacher and appointed the state’s Education Ambassador, is changing how students experience... 30.05.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Teacher Turns Local Language into Math Breakthrough
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In Nigeria’s Ogun State, Nigeria, Dr. Kayode Adewale, named Best Teacher and appointed the state’s Education Ambassador, is changing how students experience math. His breakthrough came when he realized his students weren’t struggling with the subject itself, but with the language, it was taught in: English. The moment he switched to Yoruba, understanding lit up the classroom. Now, his multilingual approach is inspiring a wider conversation on how African students learn best.
The moment he switched to Yoruba, understanding lit up the classroom. Now, his multilingual approach is inspiring a wider conversation on how African students learn best.In an enlightening discussion with Global South Pole, Dr. Kayode Adewale, recalled a pivotal moment: his students couldn’t grasp a math lesson in English until he switched to the Yoruba language. The breakthrough led him to explore studies confirming what he had already seen with his own eyes. Today, he brings in Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin through student-led content, making math less intimidating and more empowering.To listen to the whole conversation with the Nigerian tutor, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict, Overcast, and Mave Stream.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole.
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Teacher Turns Local Language into Math Breakthrough
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In Nigeria’s Ogun State, Nigeria, Dr. Kayode Adewale, named Best Teacher and appointed the state’s Education Ambassador, is changing how students experience math. His breakthrough came when he realized his students weren’t struggling with the subject itself but with the language it was taught in: English.
The moment he switched to Yoruba, understanding lit up the classroom. Now, his multilingual approach is inspiring a wider conversation on how African students learn best.
In an enlightening discussion with Global South Pole, Dr. Kayode Adewale, recalled a pivotal moment: his students couldn’t grasp a math lesson in English until he switched to the Yoruba language. The breakthrough led him to explore studies confirming what he had already seen with his own eyes. Today, he brings in Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin through student-led content, making math less intimidating and more empowering.
“Ever since then, I’ve observed that this improved the students’ learning outcome in mathematics, and the higher education potential of the students keeps increasing as a result of using the mother tongue,” he said.
To listen to the whole conversation with the Nigerian tutor, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on
Telegram.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole. 
