CURRICULUM VITAE AGNES M. W. GATHUMBI PhD KENYATTA UNIVERSITY NAIROBI, KENYA

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE AGNES M. W. GATHUMBI PhD KENYATTA UNIVERSITY NAIROBI, KENYA Status Director: Centre for International Programs and Collaborations, Kenyatta University. Professor: Educational Communication & Technology, Kenyatta University. Senator: Kenyatta University Senate. Areas of Interest: Curriculum Development; Research in Education; Teacher Education; Use of Educational Media; Educational Materials Development; Linguistics; English Language and Literature Education; Literacy Development;. Work Contact Private Contact Educational Comm. & Technology Dept. P.O. Box Kenyatta University Nairobi P.O. Box Kenya Nairobi Cell phone: Kenya Tel.: Ext Nationality: Kenyan Academic Qualifications 1995: Ph.D. in Language Education: Thesis Entitled: Verbal Discourse Events in a Bilingual Formal Setting: Instructional Procedures Used in ESL Classrooms in Kenya. University of Reading, U.K 1987: M.Ed. in Advanced Curriculum Development. Thesis Entitled: The Focus of Educational Development in Kenya Since the Addis Ababa Conference of African States University of Leeds, U.K. 1985: Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Development. Kenyatta University, Kenya 1976: B.Ed. (Education, Linguistics, English and Literature). Nairobi University, Kenya Other Qualifications 2017: Training Certificate in Erasmus + Staff Mobility, Supported by European Union. University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia. 16 th 20 th October : Certificate in Palliative Care for Non-Health Care Providers. Nairobi Hospice. 2015: Certificate for the Induction Course for Boards of State Corporations Mwongozo. 16 th 18 th November 2015, Mombasa, Kenya 2014: Certificate of Facilitation and a Resource Person Conducting Research on People with Disability, Kenyatta University (KU), Kenya. 2014: Certificate of facilitation and a Resource Person Writing Research Grant Proposals, KU 2013: Certificate of Facilitation and a Resource Person - Teaching Methodology and Assessment Procedures in Institutions of Higher Learning, KU 2013: Certificate of Participation in African Storybook Writing. South African Institute for Distance Education. Nairobi, Kenya 1

2 2011: Certificate in e-learning and Teaching. KU 2010: Certificate in Management of University Departments. Kenyatta University 2009: Certificate in Institutional Management. Kenyatta University (KU), Kenya 2008: Certificate in Public Procurement, Disposal, Budgeting & Contract Management. KU. 2000: International Diploma in Computer Studies (NCC), (Basic computer studies, Computer programming dbase, Computer Mathematics, Computerized Accounting, Business Systems, Human Communication and Information Systems) 2000: Certificate in First and Second level French (Alliance Francaise), Nairobi, Kenya 1999: Certificates of proficiency in Computer Packages (Windows Excel, Word, Power Point, Access and Internet) Institute of Advanced Technology, Nairobi 1990: Certificate in Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Lancaster University, U. K. 1989: Course Tutor Certificate in In-service Training (Organization of educational resources, extensive reading techniques and developing study skills) Ministry of Education Science and Technology- Kenya 1988: Certificate in Advanced writing, Editorial skills and Word processing, Kenya Institute of Education Employment 2013 to date: Full Professor of Education. Responsibilities: To Conduct Research, Mentor Students, Teach and Assess Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Students, Supervise Postgraduate Students Proposals and Theses, Internal and External Examiner. Write Research Proposals for Grant, Conduct Workshops for Staff Development to 2013: Associate Professor in Education. Teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Students, Supervise Postgraduate Students Proposals and Theses, Conduct Research, Take the Role of an Internal and External Examiner; Write Project Proposals for Funding : Senior Lecturer: Teach Instructional Methods, Technology and Media in Education, English Language and Literature Education; Conduct Research : Lecturer: Instructional Methods, Technology and Media in Education, English Language and Literature Education, Doing Research, Kenyatta University : Tutorial Fellow, Educational Communication and Technology Dept., Kenyatta University. Teaching Instructional Methods, Language and Literature Education, : Senior Curriculum Specialist. Develop English Language and Literature Curricula, Educational Materials and Curriculum Assessment Tools. Evaluate Educational Materials before they are Recommended for use in Secondary Schools, Kenya Institute of Education : Graduate High School Teacher (Taught English language, Literature in English and Kiswahili), Technical High School, Nairobi, Kenya. Administration Experience 2013 to date: Director, Center for International Programmes and Collaborations, KU. Ensure Strategic and Vision Plan, as well as Internationalization Policy are Implemented. Monitor and Evaluate Achievement of Set Goals. Facilitate Establishment of Local, Regional and International Linkages with KU. Draft and Vet all Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and all Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) between KU and other Local and International Institutions and Organisations. Ensure Existing Linkages are Kept Vibrant. Establish Database of all Institutions and Organisations KU has Partnerships with. Coordinate all Exchange Programmes of KU Staff and Students with other Institutions Coordinate the Intra-Africa Semester Abroad Programme. Write proposals for funding : Chairperson: Department of Educational Communication and Technology, KU. 2

3 Responsible for the Day to Day Running of the Department, Chair Departmental Meetings, Ensure Teaching and Assessment of Students Go on. Ensure Staff Carry out their Responsibilities. Encourage Staff to Write Research Proposals : Director - Basic Education Resource Center, KU. Acquire and Produce Educational Materials. Keep a Database of all Materials in the Resource Center. Facilitate Access of the Materials by Staff and Students. Conduct Research and Seminars on Materials Production. Grants Awarded : Coordinator, of European Union Erasmus+ Grant between Kenyatta University and Masaryk University in Czech Republic. Funding is for Staff and Students Mobility : Coordinator, of European Union Erasmus+ Grant between Kenyatta University and Mykolas Rumeris University in Lithuania. Funding is for Staff and Students Mobility : Coordinator, of European Union Erasmus+ Grant between Kenyatta University and University of Economics in Bratislava, in Slovakia. Funding is for Staff and Students Mobility : Coordinator of European Union Erasmus+ Grant between Kenyatta University and National University of Public Service in Hungary. The Funding is for Staff and Students Mobility : Principal (Lead) Investigator in USAID Sponsored Research Project: Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation in Higher Education. A Research Project between Kenyatta University and Syracuse University, USA : Principal (Lead) Researcher in The Rockefeller Foundation Sponsored Grant to Develop English Literacy Norms for Quality Education Project. (A regional project involving Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe) : Principal Researcher in The Rockefeller Foundation Sponsored Project to Develop Intervention Materials to Support Primary School Teachers to Improve Literacy in English. Recognition 2017: Appointed by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Research and Innovation Support and Advancement (RISA) of South Africa, to Review, Evaluate and Rate the Quality of the Research Outputs and Standing of Prof Michael Van Wyk of University of South Africa (UNISA) for Purposes of his Promotion, in Curriculum and Instructional Studies,. 2010: I was Nominated a Member of the Executive Editorial Board of the Intellectbase International Consortium Journals, USA. (March 2010 December 2011) 2009: I was Awarded the best Researcher of the Year, with the Highest Research Grants by KU. 2009: My name was included in the list of Marqui s Who s Who in the World for my Research Work in Education, in the 26 th Edition, USA 2004: My Conference Paper: Access to Literacy Empowerment through Systematic Interventions: English Literacy Benchmarks in Kenya was recognized and declared the best at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Las Vegas, USA, 10 th -12 th October Publications 2017: Gender Differences and School Administrator s Response to Graffiti Writing in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya (Co-authored). In International Journal of Social Science and Economics Research. Vol. 2, Issue 6. ISSN: : Teaching English as a Second Language in Kenya: Verbal Instructional Procedures and Challenges. In Journal for the Advancement of Educational Research, Vol. 10 (1) : Graffiti Writing: Its Likely Influence on English Language Learning in Selected Secondary 3

4 Schools in Laikipia East District, Kenya. (Co-authored) in International Journal of Education Technology. Elixir, 85, : Instructional Practices and Challenges in Secondary School English Language Teaching: Implications for Development of Literacy Benchmarks in Kenya. (Co-authored) in Journal of Education (Researchjournalis) Vol. 2 No. 11, ISSN (Online) 2014: Improvement of Literacy Standards through Re-engineering Research, Teaching and Evaluation Procedures. (Co-author) in the African Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 1 No. 1. Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya (SEREK), Nairobi 2014: Impact of Teaching and Learning Resources on Performance in History in Kenya (Co-authored) in Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 3. Chicago, USA. ISSN : An Analysis of Teaching Methods used in Teaching History in Tigania and Igembe Districts, Kenya. (Co-authored) Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.5. Chicago, USA 2013: Teaching and Learning Grammar (Co-author). Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Kenya. ISBN : Towards Comprehensive Professional Development of Teachers: The case of Kenya. (Co-author) in the International Journal of Process Education, Vol. 5 Issue 1. ISSN x 2013: Underachievement in Reading and Writing Skills and the Implications for Life-long Learning. In Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 4 No. 13. ISSN International Institute for Science, Technology & Education. USA 2012: Institutionalization of Interventions that Promote Language Teaching in Kenya. In Journal of Teaching and Education, Vol. 1 No. 2, CD-ROM ISSN: , USA (e-journal) 2011: Regional and Gender Disparities in the Attainment of Desired English Language Competences in Kenya, in Journal for the Advancement of Educational Research, Vol. 7, No : Perspectives, Practices and Implications of Language in Education Policies in Africa in Journal of Global Intelligence and Policy. Vol. 3, Issue 2. e-journal, Tennessee, USA 2010: Primary Teacher Education in Jeopardy: Pre-service Teachers Under Achievement in Attainment of Desired English Competency Levels in Review of Higher Education and Self Learning Journal. Vol. 3, Issue 5. ISSN Intellectbase International Consortium, Tennessee, USA 2009: Comprehensive English Literacy Norms 3: The Teachers Resource Book, Vol. 1. (Co-author) Phoenix Publishers, Nairobi 2009: Comprehensive English Literacy Norms 6: The Teachers Resource Book Vol. 2. (Co-author). Phoenix Publishers, Nairobi 2008: Access English (Co-author) Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. Nairobi. (ISBN ) 2008: Benchmarks for English Language Education (Co-author). Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi. (ISBN ) 2008: The Step Sisters. Phoenix Publishers, Nairobi 2007: Two Foolish Bulls. Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi 2007: Lion, Dog and Cat. Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi (ISBN ) 2006: Attainment of English Literacy Skills in Kenya: English Language Benchmarks and Criterion-Referenced Testing as the Alternative Solution. In African Journal of Education Studies, Kenyatta University. (ISSN ) 4

5 2005: Principles and Techniques in Language Teaching: A Text for Teacher Educators, Teachers and Pre-service Teachers. (Co-author) Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Kenya 2005: Access to Literacy Empowerment Through Systematic Interventions: English Literacy Benchmarks in Kenya in The Journal of College Teaching, Vol.2, No. 3, Clute Institute for Academic Research, Colorado, USA. (ISSN ) 2005: Free Primary Education, Quality and Teacher s Dilemma in The Journal of College Teaching, Vol.2, No. 5, Clute Institute for Academic Research, USA. (ISSN ) 2003: The New Integrated English Book Series, (four sets each for teachers and students). Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Nairobi. (Book 1 - ISBN ), (Book 2 ISBN ), (Book 3 ISBN ), (Book 4 ISBN ) 2001: Language Policy and Practices in Kenya in Language Policy and Practices in Kenya and Uganda, Phoenix Publishers. (ISBN ) 1992: Faith Destroyed her Life and 'Trust Me, in They've Destroyed the Temple, A Short Stories Anthology. Phoenix Publishers, (ISBN ) 1992: The Winner and Other Stories (Co-editor). KLB (a K.C.S.E. Set Book ) 1989: The Hare, the Hyena and the Crow in The Stranger and Other Stories. Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB M 89) 1989: 'The Parking Boy' and 'Farewell', in Tender Memories, An Anthology of Poetry. Oxford University Press 1989: Co-Editor, The Stranger and Other Stories. Kenya Literature Bureau. (KLB M 89) 1988: Certificate English: A KCSE Text. Phoenix Publishers. (ISBN ) : Integrated English Series (Co-author). Course Books 1-4 for Secondary School Students and Teachers. Ministry of Education. 1987: A Handbook for Teachers of English in Secondary Schools in Kenya (Co-author). Jomo Kenyatta Foundation for Ministry of Education 1985: Early Childhood Syllabus and Teaching Materials (Co-author and Editor), KIE, Kenya 1985: Secondary English Syllabus (Co-author). Kenya Institute of Education, Kenya 1985: Chameleon's Second Delivery (Co-editor). Kenya Literature Bureau. (KLB M 89) 1984: Early Childhood and Care News (Co-editor). KIE, Nairobi University Teaching Experience 1996 to date: Teach Postgraduate Students: Research Methods; Proposal Writing; Writing of Research Papers, Reports and Term Papers; Language in Education; Language Curriculum Design and Development; Teaching Methodology; Materials Development;; Language and Society; Sociolinguistics; Psycholinguistics; and Innovations in English Language Education: Teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate Diploma students: Study Skills, Advanced Writing Skills, Literature and English Instructional Methods, Development of Media Educational Materials and use of Technology for Instruction : Zonal Coordinator during Teaching Practice of B.Ed. Undergraduate Students Assessor of Pre-service Students on Teaching Practice to date: Teach Undergraduate Students: Advanced Writing Skills, Study Skills, General Teaching Methods, English and Literature Instructional Methods, Preparation of Instructional Materials, Peer Teaching and Use of Media for Instruction: 5

6 Postgraduate Theses Supervision: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Completed) 2015: Josephine Maingi: Strategy Use Instruction in Decoding and Reading Comprehension: Implications for Practice and Achievement of Reading Proficiency in Selected Secondary Schools in Kitui Central District, Kenya 2014: Paul Nyagorme: Factors Affecting E-Learning Adoption and Utilization: A Comparative Study between Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Cape Coast- Ghana 2014: Harrison Mulwa: An Investigation of Pedagogy, Resources and Content use in the Teaching of French as a Foreign Language in Secondary Schools in Kenya. 2014: George Andima: An Aetiological Study of Factors Affecting Reading in Selected Primary Schools in Kisii District, Kenya 2011: Jotham Ndolo Dinga: Cognitive Strategy Use for Text Comprehension by Class Five and Seven Pupils from Different Socioeconomic Backgrounds in Kisumu Municipality. 2010: Hamisi Omar Babusa: Factors Affecting the Achievement of Objectives of Teaching and Learning Kiswahili in Kenyan Secondary Schools. 2007: Bwire Adelheid: Learner Competencies and Proficiency in English Listening Comprehension in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (In Progress) 2017:Elisha. O. Akumu: Use of creative Drama, Challenges and Mitigation in Teaching, Reading Comprehension in Selected Rural Secondary Schools in Homabay County 2016: Bernard O. M. Okumu: Innovations in English Language Teaching and Learning: Effects of Using Tablets in Primary Schools in Kenya to date: Ommeh B. Maureen: E-Learning in Chinese Language Teacher Development in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya, Using Local Content to date: Francis G. Mwangi: Strategies for Developing and Sustaining a Reading Culture: Effects on Learning Performance in English in Selected Secondary Schools in Laikipia County, Kenya 2013 to date: Samwel Mwaniki: The Effectiveness and Challenges of Using Computer Technology in Teaching English in Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya. Master of Education (MEd.) Degree (Completed) 2017: Mugweru James: A Study of ICT Integration in the Teaching of Reading Skills in English Language in Secondary Schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya 2017: Florence Etyang Ijakaa: Influence of Integration of Information Communication and Technology in the Teaching and Learning of Basic English Skills in Bungoma County, Kenya 2016: Wanjala Thomas: Learner Problems in the Development of English Language Reading Skills among Secondary School Students in Vihiga District, Kenya. 2014: Mboha Eric Omondi: The Impact of Effective Departmental Leadership on English Language Performance in KCSE in Selected Secondary Schools in Kisumu West County, Kenya 2014: Joyce Kalee: An Investigation of Communication Challenges Faced by Teachers of English Language in Primary Schools for the Hearing Impaired Learners in Central Province, Kenya 6

7 2014: James Ekaaliyo Ekaale: Factors Affecting Learners Reading Comprehension in Samburu District, Kenya 2012: Francis Mwangi: A Sociolinguistics Analysis of Graffiti in Secondary Schools: A case of selected schools in Laikipia East district, Kenya 2011: Michael Ogalo: Factors Affecting the Integration of the Four Basic Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Gatundu Division, Kenya 2011: Owuondo Elizabeth : Development of Writing Skills in the Teaching of French as a Foreign Language in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya 2010: Neema Mang eni: Learners Verbal Communicative Abilities in English Language during Classroom Interaction Processes in Londiani Division, Kipkelion District, Kenya. 2009: Stella Rwanda: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and English Language Reading Comprehension among Standard 8 Pupils in Meru Central District, Kenya. 2006: Omondi Nicholas: Influence of Achievement Motivation on Performance in English Language Composition among Secondary School Students in Nyando District, Kenya 2003: Otieno N. Ondoro: Relationship between Secondary School Teachers Attitudes towards Integration of English and Literature, and their Teaching Performance: A Study of Rachuonyo District, Kenya. 2002: Darius Mogaka Ogutu: Teachers Instructional Behavious and Learners Participation in Secondary School English Language Classrooms in Nairobi, Kenya. 1999: Charity Njoroge: Factors Affecting Availability, Acquisition and Utilization of Resources in the Teaching of English in Selected Kenyan Secondary Schools. 1996: Argwings O. Ochieng: A Study of Teachers Questions in English Language Classrooms in Selected Secondary Schools in Nakuru District, Kenya. Master of Education (MEd.) Degree (In Progress) 2016: Lewis M. Mwamba: Assessment of Integrated English Language Teaching with Special Reference to Literary Analytical Skills in Secondary Schools in Chuka Sub-County, Kenya. 2016: Ruth S. Mepukori: Teaching of English in a Disadvantaged Situation, with Special Reference to Secondary Schools in Teso South Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya 2015: Purity Munyoki: An Investigation of Instructional Procedures Using Technology between In-service Trained English Language Teachers and those not In-service Trained in Kitui County, Kenya 2015: Alfred O. Mounde: Instructional Media and Quality of Pedagogy in Teaching Poetry in Selected Secondary Schools in Kaloleni Sub-County, Mombasa County, Kenya 2014 to date: Jotham T. Mwangi: A Comparative Study of Utilization of Digital Content for Teaching English Vocabulary in ESP-ICT Secondary Schools in Nyeri County, Kenya 2014 to date: Peter J. K. Wakandu: Students Proficiency in English Functional Writing Skills in Njoro Public Secondary Schools, Nakuru County, Kenya 2014 to date: Cecilia Maina: Effectiveness of Strategies used by Teachers in Teaching English Language Grammar in Secondary Schools in Murang a County, Kenya 2014 to date: Oripa, M. The Teaching of Spelling Skills and Performance in English Language in Selected Secondary Schools in Eldoret North District, Kenya 2013 to date: Khaemba Sellah: Teachers Conception and Practice of English across the Curriculum and the Influence on Students Performance in Secondary Schools in Kasarani, Nairobi County 7

8 2013 to date: Njonge W. Paulline: Determining the Effects of Self-assessment among Learners of English in Secondary Schools: A Case of Nyandarua North District, Kenya 2013 to date: Ngeene J. Wanjiku: Attainment of English Grammar Literacy Set Standards in Primary Schools in Lari, Kiambu County, Kenya 2013 to date: Mercy E. Etago: A Study of Learners English Language Reading and Writing Competences in Relation to the Requirements of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Baringo Central County, Kenya 2013 to date: Chesang Gladys: Acquisition and Utilization of Collateral Materials in the Teaching of English Language in Secondary Schools in Kipkelion District, Kericho County, Kenya 2011 to date: Tracie M. Kimeu: English Across the Curriculum: Use of English Language in Teaching Sciences in Matungulu District, Machakos County, Kenya to date: Ogeto Florence Bangweso: An Investigation of Availability, Management and Utilization of School Libraries in Teaching and Learning English in Selected Secondary Schools in Matungulu District, Machakos County, Kenya Postgraduate Theses Examination: Internal and External Examiner. Internal Examiner: 2016: Wamalwa Erastus Juma s MEd. Thesis: Utilization of Instructional Media in Enhancing Students Learning of English in Bungoma North District Secondary Schools, Bungoma County, Kenya 2016: Wamuti Lydia Wangu s MEd. Thesis: Social Cultural Influence on the Teaching and Learning of Japanese as a Foreign Language: A Case of Kenya Utalii College. 2016: Mekonge Kerubo Verah s MEd. Thesis: Factors Affecting Students Acquisition of English Speaking Skills in Secondary Schools in Turkana East District, Kenya 2015: Ogutu Otenga Manasseh s MEd. Thesis: Influence of Selected Aspects of Free Primary Education on Teaching and Learning of English Language in Public Primary Schools in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. 2014: Nyang au N. Bernard s MEd. Thesis: Challenges Students Face in Learning Essay Writing Skills in English as a Second Languagein Secondary Schools in Manga District, Nyamira County, Kenya. 2014: Lydia W. Wangungu s PhD Thesis: Listening Competences in English: A Descriptive Study of Teacher Trainees in Training Colleges in Kenya 2014: Pity M. Nyang endo s MEd. Thesis: Instructional Methods and Activities used in Teaching Oral Skills in English in Selected Secondary Schools, Nairobi County. 2014: Rachel Njoki s MEd. Thesis: Instructional Practices Used by Teachers to Teach English Language Writing Skills to Standard Four Pupils in Nyandarua North District, Kenya. 2011: Charles M. Magoma s PhD Thesis: Curriculum Innovation in Kenya: A Case of the Introduction and Implementation of Secondary Integrated English in Kenya. 2010: Mang eni Esther Neema s M.Ed. Thesis: Learners Verbal Communicative Abilities in English Language during Classroom Interaction Processes in Londiani Division, Kipkelion District, Kenya. 2010: Audrey Matere s MEd. Thesis: An Investigation of Teaching of Integrated English in Secondary Schools in Bungoma District, Kenya. 2009: Stella Rwanda s MEd Thesis: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and English Language Reading Comprehension Among Standard 8 Pupils in Meru Central 8

9 District, Kenya. 2007: Wambua Joseph s MEd. Thesis: Verbal Interaction in Physics Classrooms in Some Selected Schools in Matungulu Division, Kangundo, Kenya. 2007: Orado Grace Nyandiwa s MEd. Thesis : An Investigation of the Nature and Purpose of Practical Work in Secondary School Chemistry in Nairobi Province, Kenya 2004: Otieno Nicholas Ondoro s MEd. Thesis: Relationship between Secondary School Teachers Attitudes towards Integrated English and Literature, and their Teaching Performance: A Study of Rachuonyo District, Kenya 2003: Teresa W. Njenga s MEd. Thesis: The Role Played by Teachers Advisory Centers in Promoting English Language Teaching in Thika District Primary Schools, Kenya 2001: Carol Kuria s MEd. Thesis: Verbal Discourse: The Cognitive Level of English Language Teachers Que``stions and the Students Response Patterns in Some Secondary Schools in Nairobi Province 1999: 1999: Charity W. Njoroge s MEd. Thesis: Factors Affecting Availability, Acquisition and Utilization of Resources in the Teaching of English in Selected Kenyan Secondary Schools, Kenya 1999: Charles M. Magoma s MEd. Thesis: Teacher Related Factors which Influence the Implementation of Integrated English Course in Secondary Schools: A Case of Ibacho Division, Kenya External Examiner and Supervisor: University of South Africa (UNISA) 2017: Examined Tsegaye Aneme Gobebo s PhD Thesis Entitled: A Task-based Learning Approach in English Language Teaching to Enhance Student s Communicative Proficiency in Ethiopian universities. Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia 2016: Examined Tesfaye Habtemariam Gezahegn PhD Thesis Entitled: Effects of Moodle-Made Blended Listening Lessons on the Development of Students Listening Skills and Attitude: A Blended Approach to CALL in EFL Classrooms 2016: Examined Beyene Gebru Wonta s PhD Thesis Entitled: A Study of College Preparatory School EFL Teachers English Language Curriculum Implementation Pattern, in Relation to their Pedagogical Beliefs. Open University of Zimbabwe 2016: Examined Gideon W. Sisimaji s PhD Thesis Entitled: Vocational and Technical Education in Post-Colonial Zimbabwe: The Quest for Its Relevance to Local Needs 2015: Examined Rosemary Christine Ngara s PhD Thesis Entitled: Challenges to the Centrality of Teaching Practice in the Student Teachers Professional Growth and Competent Classroom Management in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe to date: Supervisor of Kuziwa Kutiwa s PhD Thesis Entitled: Education for All Policy: An Evaluation of Barriers that Hinder High Achieving Students from Attaining University Education in Zimbabwe. Masai Mara University - Kenya : Examined Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Performance. Evaluated and Moderated Setting of Examinations. 9

10 Evaluated Postgraduate Theses. University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe : Examined Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Performance: Assessed and Moderated Examination Questions. Examined Students Performance in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. 2005: Examined Mnkandla Maureen s PhD. Thesis Entitled: Prevalence of Utilization of Content Area Reading across Disciplines in Zimbabwe s Teachers Colleges. 2005: Examined Mushoriwa T. D. Ph.D. Thesis Entitled: The Relationship between Study Strategy and Learning Outcome among Students in Three Teachers Training Colleges in Masvingo and Harare. Makerere University Uganda and : Examined Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Performance in English Language, Literature and Curriculum Development Examinations. Moderated Examinations and Assessed MEd. and PhD Theses. 2010: Examined Olukuma A. John s MEd. Thesis Entitled: An Evaluation of Teaching Techniques and Course Books Used in Developing O Level Students Communicative Competence in Spoken English. 2004: Examined Masaazi Masagazi s Ph.D Thesis Entitled: Prospects and Challenges of Implementing and Teaching of Luganda through the Integrated Functional Approach in Uganda. 2004: Examined Nalumasi Saisoni s M.Ed. Thesis Entitled: Learners Attitudes and their Analysis of Shakespearian Plays at A Level in Uganda Secondary Schools. 2004: Examined Nakijoba Lydia s M.Ed. Thesis Entitled: Constraints in Teaching Diploma in Education Literature in Uganda and the Implications on Curriculum Policy. 2003: Examined Kirunda Olivia Muguwa s M.Ed. Thesis Entitled: Schemata and Students Comprehension of Written Texts: A Case Study. Uganda. 2003: Examined Nakayima Elizabeth s M.Ed. Thesis Entitled: Students Questions Interpretation and their Performance in the Novel. Uganda : Examined of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Performance. 2002: Examined Bamwoyeraki Nuwagira Sophie s M.Ed. Thesis. The Nature and Demands of Process Writing: A Study of Classroom Approaches and Activities in Secondary Schools : Annual Evaluator of B.Ed. Language and Literature Education Examinations and Performance. Mount Kenya University Kenya : Supervisor Muriira Isabella Mwathwana s PhD Thesis Entitled: A Comparative Study of Pedagogical and other Factors that Influence Performance in History in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Tigania and Igembe Districts, Meru County, Kenya. Kigali Institute of Education - Rwanda 2012: External Evaluator of BEd. Curriculum for the Department of Curriculum and Education 2004: Developed English Language Module on Teacher Education. 10

11 Other University Responsibilities 2016: Chairperson: Committee to Develop Strategic and Vision Plan for the Kenyatta University Foundation : Chairperson: Committee to Develop Communication, Marketing and Collaboration Materials for Kenyatta University Hospital. 2015: Chairperson: Committee to Develop Strategic and Vision Plan for the Center for International Programmes and Collaborations. 2015: Chairperson: Committee to Develop Kenyatta University and Hiroshima University Collaboration Proposal 2015: Chairperson: Committee to Develop a Policy on Internationalization of University Programmes and Partnerships 2014 to date: Chairperson: Chandaria Business, Innovation and Incubation Center Advisory Board. 2014: Resource Person in a Seminar on Research Ethics: Research Experiences of People With Disability. KU. September 16 th 2014: Resource Person in a Seminar on Writing Research Proposals for Grants. KU 2014: Coordinator/PI: Presentation of Research Findings to Education Stakeholders Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation. KICD, July 2 nd 2013 to date: Chairperson, Center for Teaching Excellence and Research Advisory Board 2013: Chairperson of the Hospitality Committee and Member of the Organizing and Finance Committees in the Biannual International Conference. Theme: Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. 10 th 12 th July, Nairobi 2011: Chairperson, Committee to Develop Teacher Professional Development Programmes for Secondary School Teachers, Administrators & Quality Assurance and Standards Officers 2011: Coordinator of International Biannual Conference on Education. Theme: Innovations in Education in the 21 st Century 20 th - 22 nd July 2011, Nairobi 2010: Team Leader (KU) in Writing a Successful Strategic Plan for a Research Project Entitled: Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation. Received a Grant of over $1.025 Million from USAID. Kenyatta University Worked in Collaboration with Syracuse University, USA : Member of the Postgraduate Examination Board. School of Humanities and Social Sciences 2009: Coordinator of International Conference on Education. Nairobi. 8 th - 10 th July : Chairperson, Department of Educational Communication and Technology, School of Education, KU 2008 to date: Member of Kenyatta University Senate : Senate Representative in Theses Evaluations, School of Health Sciences, KU 2007 to date: Board Member, University Research Review and Advisory Board, Institute for Research, Science and Technology 2006: Coordinator of International Conference on Education (Theme: Language Policies and Education): 15 th - 17 th June 2006, Nairobi 2005: Member of the Editorial Board of African Journal of Educational Studies. A School of Education Publication. 2009: Member of the Committee Organizing the International Conference on Research, Science and Technology for Income Generation: 23 rd 25 th April, Nairobi 2009: Member of the University Honours Day Evaluation Board 2003: Member of the School Academic Board Policy Subcommittee 2002 to date: Member of Departmental Linkages Board 2002 to date: Member of the School of Education Postgraduate Committee: Evaluate School 11

12 M.Ed. and PhD theses : Member of KU Linkages and International Programs Board : Member of University Library Committee 1998 to date: Coordinator of the Departmental Languages and Literature Section: Organise Meetings to Review Departmental B.Ed. and M.Ed. English Language, Literature, Kiswahili, French and German Curricula, from Time to Time : Coordinator of Departmental Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programme 1996 to date: Member of the Departmental Postgraduate Committee: Evaluate Departmental M.Ed. and PhD Proposals 1996 to 2003: Member of the School of Education Postgraduate Examinations Board 1996 to date: Member of School of Education Board of Examiners 1996: Chief Rapporteur in the Departmental Curriculum Evaluation Workshop 1996: Wrote Vice Chancellor s Speech for the 1996 Graduation Ceremony. Research and Position Papers Presented in Local and International Forums 2017: Post-Independence Inter- and Intra- State Conflicts in Africa, with Special Reference to the Eastern and Central Africa Region (Co-authored). Paper Presented in the International Summit on The Dynamics of African Conflicts in the Early 21 st Century - Two Steps Further, One Step Back. Budapest, Hungary. 5 th October : Persona Traits of e-learning Decision Makers and the Rate of e-learning Adoption at Kenyatta University, Kenya, and University of Cape Coast, Ghana (Co-authored). Paper Presented in the International Conference on Education: Theme: Teacher Education in a Contemporary Society. Nairobi, Kenya July. 2017: Pedagogical Techniques that Promote Pleasure Reading in Secondary Schools. A Position Paper (Co-authored). Presented in the International Conference on Education: Theme: Education in a Contemporary Society. Nairobi, Kenya July. 2016: Educating the Educator: Addressing Challenges to Teacher Preparation in Kenya. Paper Presented in International Conference on Academic Disciplines. Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, 31 st May 3 rd June 2016: Kenya s History, Education and Economy. Paper Presented to International Staff and Students from Ottawa University, Canada. Nairobi, 10 th May. 2016: A Comprehensive Approach to Professional Development of Literacy Teachers. A Keynote Paper Presented in the International Conference on Early Years Education as the Basis for Sustainable Development. Aga Khan University, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. 17 th to 19 th Feb. 2015: Information Technology Support Staff s Competency Level in E-learning Implementation: A Comparative Study of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Cape Coast, Ghana, (Co-author). Paper Presented in the Asia Pacific Conference on Advanced Research. Adelaide, Australia. 23 rd 24 th July 2015: Gender Difference and School Administrators Response to Graffiti Writing in Secondary Schools in Laikipia County, Kenya (Co-author). Paper Presented in the International Conference on Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Education. Nairobi, July 2015: Problematic Areas in the Didactics of Teaching and Learning French as a Foreign Language in Kenya (Co-author). Paper Presented in the International Conference on Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Education. Nairobi, 14 th 16 th July 2015: Graffiti Writing and its Likely Influence on English Language Learning in Selected Secondary Schools in the Laikipia, County, Kenya, (Co-author). Paper Presented in the International Conference on Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Education, Nairobi, Kenya. 14 th 16 th July 12

13 2014: Teaching English as a Second Language in Kenya. Instructional Procedures and Challenges. A Paper Presented in the International Academic and Business Research Conference. San Antonio, Texas, USA. 27 th 29 th March 2014: Education, Business Environment and Kenya s Economy. A Paper Presented in Four Universities: Hanyang, Yonsei, Hoseo and Chungbuk. Seoul, South Korea. 29 th -30 th April 2014: Improvement of Literacy Standards through Re-engineering Research, Teaching and Evaluation Procedures (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference on Re-engineering Education for Positive Societal Transformational Research and Innovative Approaches. Organised by the Society for Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya (SEREK). Nairobi, 5 th 7 th February 2013: English Language Teaching in Bilingual Formal Settings: Instructional Procedures in ESL Classrooms in Kenyan Secondary Schools. A Paper Presented in the International Conference on Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. Nairobi. 10 th 12 th July 2013: Utilization of Techno-social Sites in Teaching of English Language among School Going Adolescents (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference on Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. Nairobi. 10 th 12 th July 2013: Influence of Managerial Personality Attributes on e-learning Adoption in Two African Universities in Kenya and Ghana (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference on e-learning and Education. Windhoek, Namibia. 29 th 31 st May. 2012: Towards Comprehensive Professional Teacher Development: A Case of Kenya.In International Conference on Process Education. Suny, New York, USA. 18 th - 20 th June. 2012: Institutionalization of Interventions to Strengthen the Quality of Education in Kenya. In International Conference on Education and Science. Harvard, USA. 27 th 31 st May 2011: An Investigation of Utilization of Teaching Techniques that Enhance Integration of the Four Basic English Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Kenya (Co-authored). In International Conference on Educational Innovations. Nairobi, Kenya. 20 th 22 nd July. 2010: Primary Teacher Education in Jeopardy: Pre-service Teachers Underachievement in Attainment of Desired English Competency Levels. Houston, USA, 18 th -20 th April 2010: Perspectives, Practices and Implications of Language in Education Policies in Africa. In International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 6 th 10 th January. 2009: Regional and Gender Disparities in Acquisition of Literacy among Primary School Pupils in Kenya. University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 10 th 14 th August 2009: Investigating the Teaching of French Composition Writing in Secondary Schools in Kenya (Co-authored). In International Conference on Education. Nairobi July 2009: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and English Language Reading Comprehension among Class Eight Pupils in Meru Central District, Kenya. (Co-authored). In International Conference on Education. Nairobi. 7 th - 10 th July. 2006: Implications of the Language Policy on Provision of Education: The Kenyan Perspective. Paper Presented in the International Conference on Language Policies and Education, Nairobi. 5 th 7 th May 2005: Disparities in the Attainment of Desired English Literacy Skills. Paper Presented in the First National Reading Conference, Kampala, Uganda. 14 th 16 th January 2005: Reading Underachievement and its Implications in Promoting Life-long Learning. Paper Presented in the Pan-African Conference on Reading, Mbabane, Swaziland. 8 th 10 th August 13

14 2004: Access to Literacy Empowerment through Systematic Interventions: English Literacy Benchmarks in Kenya. Paper Presented in the International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Las Vegas, USA. 10 th 12 th October 2004: Free Primary Education, Quality and Teacher s Dilemma. Paper Presented in the International Conference on College Teaching and learning. 10 th 12 th October, Las Vegas, USA 2004: Attainment of Literacy Skills in Kenya: English Language Benchmarks and Criterion- Referenced Testing as the Alternative Solutions. Paper Presented in the International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies, Baraton University, Kenya. 5 th 7 th September. 2003: Disparities in Attainment of Literacy Skills in English Language in Primary Schools in Kenya. Paper Presented in the International Conference of the Association of Third Word Studies, Kenyatta University, Kenya. September 2003: Empowerment Strategies and Systematic Interventions to Access Literacy. Paper Presented in the Third Pan-African Reading for all Conference: Literacy without Borders. August, Kampala, Uganda 2003: Ensuring Quality Education through Set Benchmarks in Kenyan Primary Schools. A Paper Presented in the Regional Seminar on Quality Education and the Process of Growing Up and Sexual Maturation, Egerton University, Kenya. 11 th 13 th February, 2002: Development of Criterion-Referenced Tests for Primary Schools in Kenya. A Paper Presented in the International Workshop on Development of Standardized Tests. Harare, Zimbabwe. 16 th -18 th December, 2002: Stakeholders Views on Quality Education. A Seminar Paper Presented to the Ministry of Education Policy Officials, Nairobi, Kenya. 5 th February, 2002: Educational Measurement, Tests and Evaluation. A Paper Presented at Kenyatta University Open Learning Seminar, Blue Post Hotel, Thika, Kenya. 9 th January, 1999: An Overview of Training of Language Teachers for Secondary Schools in Kenya. A Paper Presented in a Workshop held at Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Nairobi. 8 th April 1998: Instructional Procedures: A Multidimensional Model for Classifying Classroom Questions. A Paper Presented in the Linguistic Circle Seminar, English Dept. Kenyatta University, Kenya. 20 th May 1994: English Language Development in Kenya. A Paper Presented at Reading University Postgraduate Seminar, Reading, United Kingdom. 4 th March 1991: Simulation for Transactional Competence. A Paper Presented in the Regional Language and Literature Conference. The British Council, Nairobi, Kenya. 8 th April, International and Local Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Attended 2017: Participant in the 5 th International Summit on Teaching and Training in Higher Education. University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia. 16 th 20 th October : Participant in Stellenbosch International Academic Networks (SIAN) Meeting. Theme: Rooted in Africa, Global in Reach. Stellenbosch University, South Africa. 28 th March 2 nd April 2017: Participant in the Eurasia Universities (EURIE) International Higher Education Summit. Istanbul, Turkey. 22 nd 24 th March 2014: Participant in Stellenbosch International Academic Networks (SIAN) Meeting. Stellenbosch University, South Africa April 14

15 2014: Discussant in the International Forum for the Academic Consortium for the 21 st Century (AC21). Topic: Internationalization of Education in Africa. Stellenbosch University, South Africa. 13 th 16 th April 2014: Participant in Stellenbosch International Academic Networks (SIAN) Meeting on Global Internationalization of Education. Stellenbosch University, South Africa. 9 th -12 th April 2013: Workshop on Development of Storybooks and Translation for Literacy Development, by South African Institute for Distance Education (Saide). Nairobi, 10 th 11 th August : International Conference on Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. Nairobi. 10 th 12 th July 2013: Regional Seminar on Commonwealth of Learning: Open Educational Resources for Open Schools. Nairobi, 6 th -7 th June 2013: International Conference on e-learning. Windhoek, Namibia. 29 th -31 st May. 2012: International Conference on Process Education. Suny, New York, USA. 18 th - 20 th June. 2012: International Conference on Education and Science. Havard, USA. 27 th 31 st May. 2011: International Conference on Educational Innovations. Nairobi, Kenya. 8 th 10 th July. 2010: Intellectbase International Conference on Education. Houston, TX, USA. 18 th 20 th April. 2010: Ministry of Education and APHRC National Education Dissemination Conference: Improving the Quality of Education through Effective Teaching. Nairobi, Kenya. 25 th 26 th May 2010: Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. 6 th 10 th January 2009: Development of EAQEL Test Instruments. APHRC and Aga Khan Foundation. 4 th -5 th June 2009: International Reading Association Conference. Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 10 th 14 th August 2009: International Conference on Education. Nairobi, Kenya. 7 th - 10 th July, 2006: International Conference on Language Policies and Education. Nairobi. 5 th - 7 th May 2005: The First National Reading Conference, Kampala Uganda. 14 th - 16 th January 2005: The Pan-African Conference on Reading. Mbabane, Swaziland. 8 th 10 th August 2004: International Conference on College Teaching & Learning. Las Vegas, USA. 10 th 12 th Oct. 2004: International Black Summit. Memphis, USA. 28 th 30 th August, 2003: A Regional Seminar on Quality Education and the Process of Growing Up and Sexual Maturation. Egerton University, Kenya. 11 th 13 th February 2003: Book Development Seminar & Promoting Reading Culture. Kampala, Uganda. 11 th March 2002: Regional Workshop on Development of English Literacy Norms. Kampala, Uganda. 15 th 19 th August 2002: A Regional Workshop on Report Writing for English Literacy Norms Development for Primary Schools. Harare, Zimbabwe. 16 th 18 th December 2000: A Distance Learning Seminar through Virtual Transmission and Interaction on Language of Instruction in Basic Education. Washington DC through World Bank, Nairobi, 5 th November 1998: International Black Summit. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 20 th 23 rd August 1994: International Conference on Effects of Multilingualism in Language Learning, Dublin, Ireland. 5 th 8 th May 1992: International Conference on Education in Third World Countries. Brighton, UK April Other Scholarly and Professional Activities 2017: Participant in the Ministry of Education and KICD s National Conference for Curriculum Reforms. Theme: Validation of the Basic Education Curriculum Framework. Kenyatta International Convention Centre, 30 th January. 15

16 2017: Facilitator in the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program. Supported Dr Wangari Gichiru, a Fellow in Central Connecticut State University, USA in a Project Entitled: Building Glocal Competence among In-service Graduate Student-Teachers and Junior Faculty through Support, Training, Mentoring and Collaborative Research 22 May-22 June 2016: Technical Adviser/Education Expert. Ministry of Education and Kenya National Examinations Council Research Project on Early Grade Mathematics Baseline Assessment, Coordinated by Publix Consultants. 2016: Participant in the Review of the Strategic Plan for the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Naivasha, 15 th 17 th May 2016: Participant: Workshop to Evaluate the EU sponsored Erasmus Mundus KITE Scholarships Applicants from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Universities, to European Universities. Brno, Czech Republic and Godollo, Hungary. 3 rd 8 th April 2016: Participant in the National Conference on Kenya s Curriculum Reform, organized by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, KICC, Nairobi, 30 th March 2016: Part of Kenya Day Delegation to Meet French Universities to Establish Partnerships between Kenyan and French Universities. Paris, France, 21 st to 24 th March 2016: Keynote Speaker in an International Conference Organized by the Aga Khan University Research Institute, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Title of the Paper: Comprehensive Approach to Professional Development of Literacy Teachers. 17 th 19 th February 2015: Participant: Workshop to Evaluate Erasmus Mundus Programme KITE Scholarships Applicants from African, Caribbean and Pacific Universities, to Study in European Universities. Windhoek, Namibia. 9 th 12 th March 2014 to date: Member of the Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya (SEREK) 2014: Discussant: ACE Conference on Internationalization of Education in Africa. Stellenbosch University, South Africa March 2013: Consultant: In the National Council for Higher Education Science and Technology Panel. To Review PhD Proposals and Interview Candidates for Kenya DAAD Postgraduate Scholarships April. 2013: Consultant: Train Literacy Evaluators for African Population, Health and Research Center (APHRC), 2012: Consultant (Resource Person): Analyzed and Evaluated Video Recordings of Educational Research Materials for (APHRC) Nairobi : Board Member of the Governing Council: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development 2011: Consultant: University Assessment and Instructional Methods. St. Paul University, Kenya 2011 to 2016: Member of Governing Council. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya : Consultant: Develop Different Types of Literacy Assessment Tools for African Population, Health and Research Center (APHRC). 2010: Nominated as an Executive Editorial Board Member of the Intellectbase International Consortium Journals (March 2010 December 2011). Nashville, Tennessee, USA 2010: Member of the Reviewers Task Panel. Intellectbase International Consortium Journals, (March 2010 December 2011). Nashville, Tennessee, USA 2010: Moderated a Session in the International Academic Conference, Houston, Texas, USA March 2010: Discussant: Ministry of Education and APHRC Conference on Improving the Quality of Education through Effective Teaching. 25 th 26 th August. Hilton hotel, Nairobi : Director in USAID Sponsored Writing of a Strategic Plan for a Research Project on Professional Teacher Development: Kenyatta University and Syracuse University (USA). The Strategic Plan was successful and KU got Funding 16

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