Abstract:
Utilising a qualitative case study, we set out to investigate how learners at Hope Saturday School evoked the principles of
ubuntu/humanity as they collaborated during project-based learning. The article is part of a broader study in which a mix of
semi-structured interviews, focus group interviews, observations, document analysis and field notes were used to capture
data. The learner participants were Black, and almost all of them resided in informal settlements, townships, and farming
communities. Data were analysed using content analysis. The philosophy of ubuntu was used to underpin this study. The
finding of this study shows that values like interdependence, sharing, caring, teamwork, solidarity, unity and helping one
another were evoked as learners collaborated in project-based learning. The article concludes that a supportive environment
that aids the development of ubuntu values can improve learning experiences of underperforming learners.
