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1 CURRICULUM VITAE 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Present Employer: Dr. Theresia Kavuli Kinai Kenyatta University, Department of Educational Psychology P.O. Box 43844, Nairobi. P.O. Box Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. Private Address: Telephone Office: Ext or Home: Mobile: QUALIFICATIONS 2.1 Academic qualifications 2002 Ph. D. in Educational Psychology, Kenyatta University Master of Education in Primary Teacher Education, Kenyatta University Bachelor of Education (Home Economics) First Class Honours, University.of Nairobi SI Teacher Education Certificate, Kenyatta College Cambridge School Certificate (Division Two). Precious Blood Secondary School, Kilungu. 2.2 Professional Course 2005 Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Amani Counselling Centre and Training Institute, Nairobi. 2.3 Subjects Taught PHD in Educational Psychology: Guidance and Counselling in Education Human Learning Theories of Learning Master s Degree in Educational Psychology: Behaviour Modification and Lifestyle Rehabilitation Grief and Loss Counselling Issues in Clinical Psychology Guidance Practice in Schools Group Dynamics Child Development Group Counselling Bachelor of Education: Educational Psychology Introduction to Psychology 1

2 Developmental Psychology Psychology of Learning Diploma in Neuropsychology The Assessment Process Issues in Neuropsychology Developmental Disorders and their consequences Issues in Neuropsychological Neuropsychology 3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 10 th June 2014 to date appointed senior lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology 8 th July, 1992 to 9 th June 2014 lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology. 1 st April to 7 th July, 1992tutorial fellow, Department of Educational Psychology. July, st March 1992 Lecturer at Kenya Technical Teachers College. Sept June 1988: Master of Education (student) at Kenyatta University. Jan Aug.1986: Head teacher at Buru Buru Girls High School. July Dec.1985: Teacher at Kangemi High School. Sept June 1984: Bachelor of Education (student) at Kenyatta University College. Jan Aug. 1980: St. Teresa s Girls School, Eastleigh. Jan Dec. 1974: Kongoni Primary School, Nairobi. Jan Dec. 1971: Teacher at Precious Blood Second Secondary School Kilungu. 4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY 4 th April, 2001 to 31 st March, 2005 Departmental Examination Coordinator. 20 th 26 th August 2002, Acting Chair person, Department of Educational Psychology. 17 th December, 2004 to 7 th January, 2005 Department of Early Childhood Studies. 18 th May to 18 th June, 2007, Acting Chair person, Department of Educational Psychology. 17 th November, 2004 Appointed Departmental Representative of Self-Sponsored Programmes. 6 th June, 2006 Nomination to the Higher Education and Training Committee. 8 th October, 2007, Nominated Departmental Representative in the Centre for Capacity Development in Higher Education 25 th July to date Board Member of Postgraduate Studies. 11 th January 2016 Appointment as a Peer Reviewer for the Commission of University Education 26 th January 2016 Appointment as a Member of the School of Education Curriculum Committee 6.0 POSTGRADATE SUPERVISION 2

3 6.1 PhD Supervision Completed E83/11498/07 Kariuki Scholastica: Relationship between adolescents perceptions of their parents behaviours and the teenagers non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquency in Nairobi County secondary schools, Kenya. E83 E55/8987/00/10262/07 Mwangi Cecilia N.: Relationship between academic resilience and academic achievement among students in selected secondary schools in Kiambu County. E83/12968/09 Mwaniki, Elizabeth Wanjiru: Metacognition and attitudes towards reading as correlates of reading comprehension performance among standard six pupils of Dagoreti Division, Nairobi County, Kenya. E83/21136/2010 Kithela S. Munanu Relationship between self-esteem, academic achievement and career aspirations among students in public secondary schools in Meru County,Kenya Ongoing E83/7061/03 KiraguTeresia Wanjiru: Relationship between self efficacy and academic performance of secondary school students in Thika District, Kiambu County, Kenya. E83/12909 Mokua Zacharia Ondieki : A study of school counsellors perceived self-efficacy in performing multiple roles in secondary schools in Masaba South District. E83/20535/10 Njagi Amos Muriithi : Psychological factors influencing poor participation if girls in education among the Oromo Tana River County. E83/10697/2008 Obura Carolin Atieno: Academic achievement goals as predictor of academic outcomes of form two students in public secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. E83/20050/ 2010 Kamau Anne Njeri: Personal and situational determinants of adjustment to secondary school environment among form two students in Thika District, Kiambu County, Kenya. E83/20529/2010 Gacigi Priscilla: Academic self-concept, motivation and academic resilience as predictors of academic achievement of secondary school students in Nairobi County, Kenya. E83/21362/2010 Njeru Irene W.: Students attributions and teachers expectations as predictors in mathematics achievement of students in public secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. E83/24624/2010 Mutua Josephine Ngina: Students academic mind sets and learning strategies as determinants of academic achievement in Nairobi County, Kenya. E83/24491/2011 Susan Ngunu: Students academic performance as a function of teachers and students attributions and expectations in secondary school in Thika Sub- County, Kiambu County, Kenya. E83/20171/2012 Ngure Purity K. :Exposure to pornography as a determinant of secondary school students indiscipline and negative attitude towards academic study in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. 3

4 E83/ 25477/2013 Oyoo Syprine Aoko: Influence of resilience, academic motivation and social support on academic burnout and achievement among form four students in Homa Bay County, Kenya. E /2013 Ntoiti Anne Kathure: Psychosocial support and stress coping strategies as determinants of mental health of University students in Kenya. E83/24217/2013 Wangari Leah: Perceived academic control and self-regulated learning as predictors of mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Nakuru County, Kenya. E83/28415/2014 Muturi Mary Njeri: Perceived autonomy, support, academic selfconcept and career indecision among form three students in Murang a County, Kenya. 6.2 Master of Education Theses Supervision Theses Completed E55/7230/02 Kugania Martin M.: Factor influencing attitude of diploma teachers towards mathematics. E55/7143/01 Maina Anderson Waithaka: Referred sources of HIV/AIDS among adolescents in Public Schools in Nairobi, Kenya. E55/13299/05 Kendi Lydia: HIV/AIDS knowledge, risk perception and attitude towards safer sex practices of visually impaired and sighted pupils in Thika Municipality. E55/10450/07 Mokua Gilbert Maroko: Relationship between self- concealment and attitude towards voluntary counseling and testing among students: A case of Kenyatta University. E55/6521/03 Osoro Jacqueline M.: Integration education among other factors associated with career choice of learners with visual impairments in Kenyan Public Universities. E55/1067/04 Sirror Edith Jepchirir : Investigation of factors related to leisure reading among standard five pupils in Bungoma South District Research Projects Completed 2005 E55/CE/0047/03 Njoroge John Mungai : Exploratory study of Guidance and Counselling influence on maladaptive behaviours in Maragua District secondary schools. E55/CE/54183/03 Okama Tabitha Andegwi: Relationship between knowledge of HIV/AIDS and involvement in risky sexual behaviours of secondary school students in Mumias, Butere. 4

5 E55/CE /0013/03 Mwanthi Andrew Ndaisi : Investigation of Guidance and Counseling needs of secondary school students in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District. E54/CE/01443/03 Gicheru Margaret Watiri: Problems of pregnant teenage students and their needs in Mwea secondary schools, Kirinyaga District, Kenya. E55/CE/0068/03 Gaudentia Achieng Ndenda: Peer Counselling: an alternative approach to student discipline, a case study of the Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi, Kenya. E55/CE/0076/03.Maina Grace Wanjira : An exploration of Guidance and Counselling services and their influence on students behaviour in non-formal schools in Nairobi E54/CE/0115/03 Mukabi Bernadette: Influence of Guidance and Counselling on the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among adolescent girls in Butere Mumias District. E55/CE/10402/04 Mungai Ruth Njeri: Behaviour Modification of students who abuse drugs in Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District, Kenya. E55/CE/12347/04 Mauta Kaindio Peter : A study of cognitive abilities of lower primary school pupils in Igembe Central Division of Igembe District, Kenya. E55/OL/0011/03 Kithinji Lydia Ngira: Factors that influence Guidance and Counselling in teachers training colleges: A case study of Egoji Teachers Training College, Central Meru E54/CE/12078/04 Akun Pamela Auma : Exploratory study of the influence of Guidance and Counselling on the bullying of secondary school students in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya. E55/CE/10086/04 Kapinde Mbowo Charles : The influence of Guidance and Counselling on absenteeism and truancy among secondary school students in Madiany Division, Bondo District, Kenya E55/10390/06 Njeru Irene W. : Causes, frequency, and methods of cheating in examinations in public secondary schools in Thika District. E55/12003/04 Ali K. Chimbugwa : The influence of Physics self efficiency on the choice of Physics among form two students in Kasememi, Kinango District, Coast Province. E55/OL/3348/04 Chibule Mary Pauline : Factors influencing teacher trainees attitudes towards creativity in the Arts: a case study of Shanzu Teachers Training College, Mombasa, Kenya E55/CE/11120/06 Juma Elizabeth Nekesa : Challengs facing guidance and counseling teachers in public secondary schools in Ngong. Kajiado District

6 E55/CE/ Mbaabu Festu Nkaabu : Factors influencing secondary school students attitudes towards physics in Imendi South District. E55/15783/05 Njora Anne Murungi : Investigation of students preference for help giver s gender, age and religion in Nyeri District. E55/10336/06 Soko Mercy Ibrahim : Exploratory study of students perceptions of the factors contributing to school drop out in Malindi, Kenya E55/10336/06 Mwova Mary Malia : Investigation of career choices of secondary school students in Kitui Central. E55/10073/07 Musyoki Naomi Kanyua : Investigation of educational needs of orphans and their intervention in Embakasi Division, Nairobi. E55/CE/11625/07 Kunguru Joan Carolyn N. : Investigation of the psychosocial needs and their intervention among the physically handicapped pupils in Joy Town,Thika. E55/CE/11864/07 Mutharimi Beatrice Karimi : A study of the psychosocial need of orphans in selected secondary schools in Igembe South District, Eastern Province, Kenya. E55/CE/11879/07 Burugu Anne Wangui Sr. Investigation of the causes and intervention of students absenteeism in Pokot District. E55/10345/08 Oyoo Diana Anyango : Relationship between home environment, academic achievement and attitude towards school among primary school pupils in Matungulu Division, Kangundo District E55/OL/15784/05. Onderi Peter Omae : An investigation of the reasons why students cheat in secondary school examinations in Masaba South District, Kenya. E55/CE/11882/07 Obuya Grace Mboya : Influence of Luo customs of bereavement on school attendance among primary school attendance in Asego District Homa-Bay District. E55/CE/11882/07 Kamau Eunice Wangari ; Influence of institutional based factors on performance of adult learners in Adult Education Centres in Nairobi Province, Kenya. E55/12543/09 Macharia Rachel Wanjiru : Investigation of the factors influencing academic self-concept and academic among day secondary school students in Githoboni Division Gatundu E55/OL/12148/07 Nyamu Japhet Ramon : Factors that cause school unrests in Magomoni Division Meru South District, Eastern Province, Kenya. E55/CE/11082/06 Riungu Thirind Janet : Students attitude towards guidance and counseling in secondary schools in Igembe, Meru County, Kenya. E55/11802/06 Ikiara Nancy Nkatha : An investigation of causes and intervention of students unrests in Meru South District, Kenya. An investigation of causes and intervention of students unrests in Meru South District, Kenya. E55/CE/11993/08 Otanga Habil Ferd : Factors associated with initiation of sexual behavior among adolescents in secondary schools in Mombasa County. E55/CE/12003/07 Mbae Lucy Kangai : Investigation of self-esteem of orphans and non-orphans in Imenti Central, Meru County. 6

7 E55,10194/07 Omuyoma Oliver Mbayi : Factors contributing to the onset and continuation of drug abuse among secondary school students in Mombasa Island. E55/OL/16020/06 Kivindu Kenneth Ngila : Influence of alcohol on secondary school students behaviour and the guidance and counseling services offered to them in Mbooni West District. E55/CE/13600/05 Muthamia Kenneth Gitonga : Investigation of factors that influence students riots in secondary schools in Imenti North District, Kenya. E55/10149/08 Osewe Akinyi Sylvia: Prevalence of ADHD pupils and behaviour modification teachers apply on their behaviour in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado District. E55/1293/09 Macharia Esther Wanjira : Investigation of the influence of teacher counselors work load and other duties on performance of counseling services in Kirinyaga Central District secondary schools. E55/OL/16017/06 Ouko Moses Oyieko : Attitude of primary teacher trainees towards the teaching career in Nyanza Province, Kenya. Attitude of primary teacher trainees towards the teaching career in Nyanza Province, Kenya. E55/OL/11O94/08 Gitahi Florence : A case study to investigate behaviour problems of hearing impaired students in Ngala Special School in Nakuru Town. E55/CE/14499/09 Kariuki Margaret Wangari : A study of the factors related to job satisfaction and organizational commitment among primary school teachers in Githunguri Division, Kiambu County. E55/OL/11648/07 Kamau Mercy : Parental versus peer influence in career choice of secondary school students in Kahuro District, Kiambu County. E55/11111/06 Muga Jane Njeri : Investigation of the consequences and intervention of drug abuse in Mathira, Nyeri County. E55/CE/11884/08 Ngumi Titus : nvestigation into teacher burn out and its impact on their effectiveness at work in Gatanga, Central Province. 55/CE/12883/09 Njoroge Felista Waithera : An investigation of teachers job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Mosocho Division, Kisii County. E55/OL/13486/09 Njenga Joel Ndiritu. Students attitude towards guidance and coucselling services in secondary schools in Nyeri South Diatrict, Nyeri County Kenya. E55/20554/10 Ntoiti Anne : Challenges of secondary school peer counsellors in Imenti North District. E55/22922/11 Mburu Margaret Wairimu : Causes of poor moral development among secondary school students in Juja Division, Thika District. E55/22923/11 Kimari IreneWanjiru : Teachers attitude towards inclusion of children with disabilities into the regular mainstream in Githunguri District, Kiambu County, Kenya. E55/CE/12884/08 :Kaviatu G. Giochi : Effects of violence on academic 7

8 2015 performance of secondary school students in Embu East District. E55/CE/15017/08 Achoki Kemuma Alice : Relationship between parenting styles and academic performance of secondary school students in Nyamira North District. E55/16023/06 Murigu Esther Wambui : Effects of parental absence on their children s discipline in Maraigushu Division, Naivasha District. E55/10046/08 Angayo Nelson Momanyi : Students attitude towards English I in Marani Divinion of Kisii County. E55/CE/11119/08 Gatweci Salome Wambui : Factors contributing to secondary school dropout in Gatundu North District, Kenya. E55/1189/08 Nyahanga Pamela Ayungu : An investigation of absenteeism of students in Mombasa County. E55/CE/22575/2010 Mutisya Elizabeth Nduku: Relationship academic emotions, self-efficacy and mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Central Division, Machakos County, Kenya. E55/12885/2009 Ondieki Gladys Kerubo: Overworking and learned helplessness as predictors of burnout among secondary school deputy principals in Masaba District, Nyamira Sub-County. E55/ CE/22379/2011Murage Gitahi Paul: Attitudes of secondary school students towards learning mathematics in South Nyandarua District, Nyandarua County, Kenya. E55/OL/ 23810/2011Munene Susan: Causes and intervention of alcohol and drug abuse among Village Polytechnic students in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. E55/CE/14497/2009 Karuri Margaret K. : Adolescent girls maladaptive sexual behaviours a.d their effect on academic performance in secondary schools, Githunguri District, Kiambu County, Kenya. E55/OL/11656/2007 Kiurire Mary M, Investigation of factors influencing career choice of secondary school students in Murang a East District, Murang a County, Kenya. E55/21688/2010 Ireri Irene Wawira: INVESTIGATION of Educational needs of juvenile delinquents: A case study of Wamumu Rehabilitation School, Kirinyaga County, Kenya. E55/OL/11382/08 Adeny Beatrice A. :Guidance and counseling services offered for intervention of absenteeism and truancy among students in public secondary schools in Ugenya District. E55/CE/22571 Nzioka Stephen: Teacher Counsellors intervention of bullying nd its effects of discipline of secondary school students in Makueni County, Kenya. E55/14521/09 Kiama Alice N.: Students and Teachers attitude towards Tetu, Nyeri County, Kenya. E55/OL/ Rotich Robert Kiprono Causes, effects and coping strategies of stress among teachers in selected secondary schools in Bureti District, Kericho County, Kenya E55/22918/11 Koech Beatrice Korir: Predictors of learning and performance in 8

9 English in Kuresoi Sub-county Kericho County, Kenya. E55/OL/ 24385/11 Loyenitelai David Murion: Causes and intervention of drug abuse among secondary school students in Tanguldei, East Pokot Sub-County Baringo County, Kenya Ongoing supervision E55/13453/05 Mukhaye Loice Ong ayo ; Guidance and counseling services offered during PE and sports in Kimilili Division Bungoma North District. E55/CE/1275/05 Maina Anne Njoki : Factors affecting timeli completion of master s degree at Kenyatta University. E55/OL/16018/06 Kilonzo John Musyimi : A survey of primary teachers attitude towards guidance and counseling: A case study of Machakos Teachers Training College. E55/OL/16137/06 E55/OL/16137/06 Rucha George Njiru : Problems associated with teenage pregnancy among secondary school students in Maumeni Division, Meru South Distrct, Tharaka Nithi Coonty. Problems associated with teenage pregnancy among secondary school students in Maumeni Division, Meru South Distrct, Tharaka Nithi County. E55/11635/07 Njuki Anderson Kaimenyi : Factors that influence job satisfaction among primary school teachers in Siakago Division, Mbere North District. E55/CE/15017/08 Kanyi Gladys : Effects of alcohol dependence among women on primary school children s behaviour in Kasarani Division, Nairobi County. E55/15017/08 Koome Rael. Kalotia : Factors influencing school dropout in Muthara Division in Tigania East M Effects of violence on performance of secondary school students in Embu East District.Meru County. E55/OL/11645/07 Ngunjiri Agnes Wanjiku : Effects of parental death on orphans in secondary schools in Nairobi County. E55/CE/11972/07 Ketter Viola Mossop : The effects of teenage pregnancy on girls education in Nandi Central of Rift Valley Province. E55/OL/12073/07 Adero Lilian : Factors influencing career preferences of secondary school students in Mombasa County. Factors influencing career preferences of secondary school students in Mombasa County. Factors influencing career preferences of secondary school students in Mombasa County. E55/CE/15375/08 Wahome Regina Wanja : Bullying and the guidance and counseling services offered to the perpetrators in Muranga South District. E55/CE/1990/08 Meroka Faith Judith : Impact of spouse violence on female teachers work performance in Kisii County. E55/OL/11115/08 Gikonyo Danson : Effects of peer pressure on performance in mathematics among secondary school students in Mbeere North District. E55/CE/10864/08 Mwachari Paul : Factors affecting the effectiveness of guindance and counseling teachers in Musamweni District. E55/CE/11979/08 Karuri Monica Wanjiku : Factors leading to bullying in secondary schools : A case of Nyahururu District in Rift Valley Province, Kenya. boys in secondary schools in Kandara of Murannga County, Kenya. 9

10 E55/OL/11475/2009 Kosanga Philister : Influence of bullying on academic achievement of secondary school students in Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County, Kenya. E55/CE/14526/09 Kirimi Joseck Jamlick : Factors contributing to drug abuse among students in Egoji Teachers Training College, Meru County, Kenya. E55/CE/14509/2009 Kivuti Mercy Njuthe: Relationship between self-esteem and academic success of secondary school girls in Mbeere South District, Embu County, Kenya. E55/CE/14502/2009 Munyi Florence: Influence of pornographic literature on academic achievement of students in public secondary schools in Githunguri District, Kiambu County, Kenya. E55/OL/23305/2012 Ombito Rita Katamu : Intervention strategies of drug abuse by secondary school students in Mumias Sub County Kakamega County, Kenya. E55/OL/22381/ 2011 Makulata K.Mshila : Students attitude towards guidance and counseling offered in secondary schools in Mvita District, Mombasa County, Kenya. E55/CE/22006/2011 Hassan Barre :Career choices among secondary school boys and girls in Ijara District, Garissa County, Kenya. E55/CE/26655/2011 Mwangi J. Maina :Relationship between achievement motivation self-esteem and academic performance among secondary school students in Murang a East Sub-County, Murang a County, Kenya. E55/OL/14754/2009 Muthomi Charity Njeri: Influence of adolescents peer pressure on career choice in Mathira West Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya. E55/OL/ 21290/2010 Kithome Joice Mutave: Problems interfering with students seeking guidance and counseling services in secondary school in Laikipia Central Sub-County, Laikipia County, Kenya. E55/CE/21127/2012 Goko Lucy :Rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents in Kiambu County: Acase study of Kirigiti Girls Rehabilitation Centre Kiambu County, Kenya. Q57/CTY/PT/2054/2013 Kanja Antiny Mbuthia :Personality types of obese and normal weight women of reproductive age in Nakuru County, Kenya. E55/CE/24205/2012 Miricho Zippora Muthoni Effectiveness of career guidance on career choices in Mukurweni District, Nyeri County, Kenya. E55/ CE/27800/2013 Kaigai Margaret Wambui: Relationship between learning styles in English and academic performance of form two students in Central Meru Sub County Meru County, Kenya. E55/CE/24010/2013 Ichaba Catherine Kagendo : Home environment factors ans students motivation as determinants of academic achievement in secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. PAPERS PRESENTED Family and gender presented on at Kenyatta University during a National Seminar on Gender Issues, 7thJune The need for human sexuality information services and the sex education controversy presented at Kenyatta University during a National Seminar on Education and Psychology of Human Sexuality in a changing society 26th-29thOctober

11 Gender and environmental conservation in Makueni District presented during the foundation meeting for Kenya Initiatives for Development (KID) a non governmental organization at Mandi Hall, Enzai Market, and Makueni District on 19 th November Kenyan people s perspectives of women led political party: views of voters in Kikumbulyu Location, Makueni District presented during Association of African Women for Research and Development (AAWORD) meeting on 12 th February Parent adolescent relationships and adolescents' independence in decision making in Nairobi and Makueni Districts, Kenya presented during a departmental seminar (1998). Parent - adolescent relationships and adolescents independence in decision m aking in Nairobi and Makueni Districts, Kenya presented during a departmental seminar on 9 th June, The changing concept of the family in contemporary times: a case study of the Akamba presented during the Culture Week at Kenyatta University 19 th September, Parental behaviour towards adolescents and their manifest aggression in Nairobi secondary schools presented at Kenyatta University, 16 th August, 2002 Behaviour modification paper presented during capacity building workshop for the National Youth Service and Nairobi City Council staff on rehabilitation of street families 2 nd April Another incurable but controllable disease: the case of asthma in Kenya presented at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 16 th -18 th May Some consequences of child abuse presented during the First International Conference in Africa on Child Sexual Abuse at the Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi 24 th 26 th September2007. Disenfranchised grief and the challenges of orphans: a case study of study of Kibwezi Township and its environs, Kenya presented during the 9 th Counselling Conference on research implication held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, and 2nd 4 th September The Status of Child Participation Rights in Kenyan Families presented during the International Society for the Social Studies Annual Conference in University of Central Florida, Orlando 25 th 26 th Feburuary, Assessment of creativity and its relationship with gender, age, and teaching experience of postgraduate guidance and counselling student teachers: A case study of Kenyatta University, presented at the International Conference on New Horizons in Education, Guardo, Portugal, 8 th -10 th June2011. Alcoholics rehabilitation in Soweto Slums, Kahawa West during the 4 th Annual Scientific Conference held at the University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, Kenyatta National Hospital Campus 13 th -14 th October, Adolescents perceptions of parental behaviours: emotional interactions, supervision/monitoring, and disciplinary measures in relation to their manifest aggression. During the 4 th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research held at the Hutchison Island Marriott, Florida, USA, 1 st -5 th November

12 Relationship between parents child rearing practices and adolescents manifest aggression in Nairobi County, Kenya. During International Conference on Gender Based Violence, Kenyatta University, Amphi Theatre, Nairobi, Kenya 1 st - 3 rd August Virtual attendance and presented a paper during the 5 th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research held at the Hutchison Island Marriott, Florida, USA, 6 th - 9 th November 2012 **Skype presentation of paper entitled Student teachers creativity and its relationship with gender, age and teaching experience: A case study of Kenyatta University, on November, 9, 2012.** Household factors that influence girls and boys achievement motivation in Kenya. During Attended the Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology held at Silver Springs Hotel Kampala, Uganda, 6 th -8 th November Challenges threatening education, survival and protection rights of orphans in Embakasi District, Nairobi County, Kenya during The First Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning held on 31 st October, October, 2014 at Kenyatta University Conference Centre. Kenyatta University. The extent of alcohol and drug abuse among Village Polytechnic students in Makueni County, Kenya. Presented during the 2 nd International Conference on Education: Engineering Education for Sustainable Development at KUCC, Kenyatta University 18 th -20 th May Family and social-cultural practices influencing the onset and continuation of alcohol and drug abuse among Village Polytechnic students in Makueni County, Kenya during the Congress of Psychology and the 2 nd of Psychology held at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya Eastern Africa Regional Conference 7.0 CONFERENCES /SEMINARS /WORKSHOPS Participation in Workshops/Conferences Attended workshop organized by the Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa [OSSREA] for winners of the 6th social science research competition and presented a proposal at Kenya Commercial Bank Institute, Karen in Nairobi 2 nd - 4 th March Attended CODESRIA Methodological Workshop and presented a proposal, 25 th - and 26 th October, 1999 at Silver Springs Nairobi. 12

13 Presented a paper during the 7 th Association of Third World Studies (ATWS) Kenya Chapter Conference at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa on 16 th 18 th May, Women Poverty Eradication Education Organization (Kenya Chapter) Seminar held at Kibwezi PCEA Church on 25 th -28 th June Presented a paper during the First International Conference in Africa on Child Sexual Abuse held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, 24 th 26 th September Attended Public procurement workshop held at Kenyatta University on 11 th April Attended the 3 rd East African Conference on Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, 10 th -11 th July Presented a paper during the 9 th Counselling Conference on Research Implications held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, 2 nd 4 th September Attended and gave a poster presentation during the International Society for the Social Studies Annual Conference in University of Central Florida, Orlando 25 th 26 th June Attended the Internal Quality Auditing Course conducted in Nairobi- Kenya from 7 th to 9 th September, Presented a paper on Alcoholics rehabilitation in Soweto Slums, Kahawa West during the 4 th Annual Scientific Conference held at the University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, Kenyatta National Hospital Campus 13 th -14 th October, Attended and presented a paper during the 4 th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research held at the Hutchison Island Marriott, Florida, USA, 1 st -5 th November Attended Workshop on Issues in Learning Disabilities- the Way Forward in Kenyatta University Conference Centre 23 rd -24 th March, Attended Trauma Recovery Workshop at AZ 39, Kenyatta University, 23 rd -24 th - May

14 Attended and presented a paper during International Conference on Gender Based Violence, Kenyatta University, Amphi Theatre, Nairobi, Kenya 1 st - 3 rd August Virtual attendance and presented a paper during the 5 th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research held at the Hutchison Island Marriott, Florida, USA, 6 th - 9 th November 2012 **Skype presentation of paper entitled Student teachers creativity and its relationship with gender, age and teaching experience: A case study of Kenyatta University, on November, 9, Attended Trauma Recovery Workshop at Students Business Centre, Kenyatta University, 24 th - 25 th May Attended Paediatric Neurodevelopment Conference at Gertrude s Children s Hospital, 7 th -11 th October, Attended and presented a paper during the Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology held at Silver Springs Hotel Kampala, Uganda, 6 th -8 th November Attended and presented a paper during The First School of Education Conference held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre on 3 rd October, The First Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning held on 31 st October, October, 2014 at Kenyatta University Conference Centre. Kenyatta University. The 2 nd International Conference on Education: Engineering Education for Sustainable Development at KUCC, Kenyatta University 18 th -20 th May The 2 nd Jenga Workshop on Psychotherapr and Healing Arts held at Tribe Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, September 14-15, International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) Regional Workshop held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi from 4 th 6 th November

15 The 2 nd East and Central African Conference of Psychology (ECARCP) and The 1 st National Congress of Psychology in Kenya (NCP2015) held at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, November 8-13, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS 8.1 Articles in Refereed Journal Kinai T. K. (2010) Adolescents perception of parental behaviours: emotional interactions, supervision/monitoring and disciplinary measures in relation to their manifest aggression. Journal for the Advancement of Educational Researc vol.7 (1), Mbaabu, F.N. Gatumu, H.N. and Kinai,T. (2011. Factors influencing secondary students attitude towards the study of physics in Imenti South District Coauthored with Prof. H.Gatumu and F.N.Mbaabu (student). Journal of Research in Education and Society vol.2 number 2, August, Lydia Kendi, Mweru Maureen and Kinai Theresia (2012).HIV/AIDS knowledge and risk perception of visually impaired and sighted pupils in Kenya co-authored with Dr.M. Mweru and Kendy Lydia (student). European Scientific Journal, April edition vol. 8 no. 8 ISSN (Print) e ISSN , Lydia Kendi, Mweru Maureen and Kinai Theresia (2011).HIV/AIDS knowledge and risk perception of visually impaired and sighted pupils in Kenya co-authored with Dr.M. Mweru and Kendy Lydia (student). Journal of Educational Research (ISSN: ) Vol. 2(11). November, Kinai T. K. (2013). Kenyan student-teacher counsellors creativity and its relationship with their gender, age, and teaching experience. US-China Review B, ISSN May 2013, Vol. No Kariuki, N. Scolastica, Peter J. Aloka, Kinai, Theresia, Gatumu, Haniel Nyaga and Sr. Florentina Ndunge Ndeke (2014). Relationship between adolescents perceptions of their parents behaviours and youths non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquency in Nairobi secondary schools, Kenya. Mwangi C.N. Okatcha F. M. Kinai T.K. & Ireri A. M. (2015). Relationship between academic resilience and academic achievement amomg secondary school students in Kiambu County. Kenya, International Journal of School of Cognitive Psychology.INT j Sch Cog PSYCHOL s2:003. Doi: /ijscp. S Kinai Theresia K. (2015.) Household factors that influence girls and boys achievement motivation in Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology in Practice. Vol. No.1 April, 2015 ISSBIN X. pp1-16. Elizabeth N. Mutisya, Dr. Theresia K. Kinai, Dr.Jotham N. Dinga & Dr. Samuel M. Mutweleli (2016). Relationship between academic emotions, self-efficacy and mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Central Division,Machakos County, Kenya. Msingi Journal Vol 1 Number

16 8.3 Book 2010 Theresia K.Kinai: Behaviour Modification and Lifestyle Rehabilitation ISBN Published by Almasi Holistic Healthcare Limited. 9.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIXATIONS Association for the Advancement of Educational Research (AAER). AAER International Content Representative. US-China Educational Review, David Publishing. Research paper reviewer for US-China Educational Review, David Publishing. Kenya National Examination Council. Uwezo Initiatives. Member of the Standing Committee on Fellows and Awards of the Psychological Society of Kenya. Social Health Care Centre Korogocho. Commission of University Education EXTERNAL AND INTEENAL GRANTS February 5 th 1993 won US $ 3898 grant to research on Parent relations and adolescents independence in decision making in Nairobi and Makueni Districts, Kenya by Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA). March 28 th, 1994 won US $ 1,000 for writing a proposal on household factors that influence girls achievement motivation in Kenya by the African Academy of Sciences (AAS). April 5 th 2004 received UD$ 580 research grant for thesis writing from Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA). July 11 th 2016 rcceived one hundred and eighty thousand shillings (KES 180,000) from Social Health Care Centre Korogocho APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS School of Education Postgraduate Board Member St. Mary s Girls High School, Kinyambu, P.O. Box Kibwezi. Bishop Ngala Secondary SchooL, P.O. Box Nunguni. School of Education Curriculum Committee Member COMMUNITY OUTREACH St. Paul Kinyambu Catholic Parish, P.O. BOX Kibwezi. Member of the Parish Planning Committee. Member of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) St. Michael s Parish, Langata and Nairobi Archdiocese. Napenda Kuishi Rehabilitation Programme, St. John Cathilic Church, 16

17 Kariobangi. Social Health Care Centre Korogocho REFEREES Dr. Philomena Ndambuki, Director, Mentoring Programme, Kenyatta University. P.O. Box , Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Mueni Kiio Senior lecturer, Educational Communication and Technology Department, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box , Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Maureen Mweru, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Studies Department, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box , Nairobi, Kenya. 17