CURRICULUM VITAE FOR LUCY WANGUI NJAGI PERSONAL INFORMATION Name : Lucy Wangui Njagi Nationality : Kenyan Date of Birth : 1972 Religion : Christian Address : University of Nairobi Dept. of Educational Administration & Planning College of Education & External Studies P. O. Box 92 (00902) KIKUYU : Cell Phone: 0720-836733 E-mail Address : wanguikl@yahoo.com w-lucy@uonbi.ac.ke EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND University Education : Ph. D University of Nairobi (2015) M. Ed (Curriculum Studies) University of Nairobi (2000-2003) B. Ed (Arts) Moi University (1989-1995) Secondary Education : Naromoru Girls Secondary School (1986-1989) Primary Education : Thage-ini Primary School (1978-1985) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Education B. Ed. (Arts) Qualified as a Secondary School Teacher: The subjects studied were: Educational Psychology, Educational Foundations, Sociology of Education, Communication and Technology, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Economics of Education, Educational Planning, Quantitative skills, Communication Skills English, Literature in English Master of Education (Curriculum Studies) Subjects studied in the first year were: Theories in Educational Administration, Educational Policy Formulation and Planning, Human Resource Management, Economics of Education, Curriculum Theory and Practice, Curriculum Implementation, Curriculum Design, Curriculum
Evaluation, Curriculum Change and Innovation, Curriculum Development for Non- Formal Education, Research Methodology and Statistics for Educational Research. Second year devoted to Research and Project writing. Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum Studies) Thesis, entitled Determinants of Adoption of HIV and AIDS Prevention Strategies among Students in Primary Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya WORK EXPERIENCE (a) 1995-2004 High school teacher; Karima Boys High School Taught English language and Literature in English 2000-2004 Head of Languages Department (b) 2004 to date Lecturer; University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus Teaching curriculum studies at: Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral levels Supervising students projects and theses Teaching Practice Supervision for B Ed (Arts) and B Ed (Science) students Curriculum review (c) Consulting for various Ministries as a trainer and curriculum developer MAJOR RESEARCH STUDIES COMPLETED I participated in the following four Research Studies for the Ministry of Education and the World Bank. 1. International Finance Corporation (2010) Survey Report for Low Income Market Private Schools A research study for International Finance Corporation, Nairobi, Kenya 2. Ministry of Education (2009/2010) Mid-Term Review of Kenya Education Sector Support Programme: A research study conducted for the Ministry of Education, Nairobi 3. Ministry of Education (2008) End of Project Evaluation for the Free Primary Education Support Project in Kenya A research study conducted for the Ministry of Education, Nairobi 4. Kenya National Examinations Council (2006) A Study to Establish a 2
National Assessment System for Monitoring of Learner Achievement in Kenya OTHER STUDIES 5. Participated in SACMEQ study in September 2007 as Regional Coordinator (Coast Province) A project funded by the Ministry of Education 6. Participated in NASMLA pilot study in 2007 as the Regional Coordinator (Nairobi Province) A project funded by Kenya National Examinations Council PUBLICATIONS A) JOURNAL ARTICLES 1. Gerald, N. Kimani & Njagi W. Lucy (2009). Teachers and Students Perceptions of Challenges of Implementing HIV and AIDS Education Programme in Secondary Schools: A Case of Othaya Division, Nyeri, The Fountain, Journal of the School of Education, No. 3, 2009. 2. Gerald, N. Kimani, Augustine, M. Kara, Lucy, W. Njagi & Margret, W. Ruingi, (2012). Students Experiences and Perceptions of Master of Business Administration Programme offered through Distance Education at Kenyatta University, Journal of Continuing, Open, and Distance, Education Vol. 2, Issue 1, July 2012. ISSN 2074-4722 3. Gerald, N. Kimani, Augustine, M. Kara, & Lucy, W. Njagi, (2013). Teacher Factors Influencing Students Academic Achievements in Secondary Schools in Nyandarua County, International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 1 No.3 March 2013 4. Gerald, N. Kimani, Augustine, M. Kara, Lucy & W. Njagi, (2013). Learners Perceptions of Support Services in Distance Education: A Case of Bachelor of Education Students at Kenyatta University, Journal of Continuing, Open, and Distance, Education ISSN 2074 4722. 5. Gachahi, M. W., Ngaruiya, B. N., Kimani, G. K., & Njagi, L. K. (2014) Headteachers' and teachers' perceptions on SMASSE program and primary school pupil achievement in mathematics and science. IJER. 2014;2(8). B) MONOGRAPHS 6. Lucy Njagi & Gerald Kimani, (2011). Integrating HIV and AIDS Programme in the School Curriculum: The Dawn of New Realities ISBN 9 78-3-8464-9368-4 LAP Lambert Academic Publishing 7. Michael Gachahi & Lucy W. Njagi, (2012). Implementation of Christian Religious Education Curriculum in Secondary Schools. ISBN 978-3-8484-3734-4 3
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing 8. Magdalene Nyambura & Lucy W. Njagi (2012). Exploration of Selected Factors Influencing Students Selection of Subjects in Education ISBN 978-3-659-1662-4 LAP Lambert Academic Publishing 9. Catherine Wabwoba, Grace Nyagah, & Lucy Njagi (2013). Factors Influencing Implementation: Non Formal Education in Non-Formal Primary Schools in the Informal Settlements of Mukuru -kwa- Njenga. Nairobi, Kenya ISBN-13: 978-3845428789 LAP Lambert Academic Publishing SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH GRANTS, AWARDS 2018 - Awarded grant by the National Research Fund, Kenya in the Competitive Interdisciplinary Inter-University category (Team Leader) 2012 - Nominated for recognition by the International Biographical Centre: Top 100 Professionals 2011 - Included in the Marquis Who s Who in the World 2012 (29th Edition) 2008 - Awarded DAAD Scholarship to study for a Ph. D. Degree in Curriculum Studies at the University of Nairobi 2005 - Awarded OSSREA grant to conduct a study on HIV and AIDS WORKSHOPS and SEMINARS 2018 Workshops to design and develop a course in Teacher Certificate in Education in Emergencies, University of Nairobi in partnership with Education Global Access Programme (E-GAP) Status - on-going 2017 Facilitated seminar on Role of Board of Management in School Curriculum in Rongai sub-county on 6 th October, 2017 2017 Seminar on Excellent Teacher Training in the Developing Countries 2017 held at Zhejiang Normal University Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China from 12 th April to 2 nd May 2017 2012 Training of Trainers Workshop for Gymnasts organized by Kenya Primary Schools Sports Association with the Ministry of Education at Kigari Teachers Training College, Embu from 17 th to 21 st Dec., 2012. Facilitated in Team Building for Gymnasts 2012 Proposal and Report Writing Workshop for M.Ed Students organized by Dept. of Educational Administration and Planning (UON) at Kenya Science Campus on 4
23 rd Nov., 2012. Presented a paper on (a) Language and Format in Writing Proposals and Reports (b) The Contents of Chapter Five of the Report 2012 Attended an Education in Emergencies Breakfast Meeting on organized by UON- EiE, Gains in Education in Emergencies held at Silver Springs Hotel on 6 th July,2012. 2012 Attended a course in Research and Grant Proposal Writing organized by University of Nairobi Enterprises Ltd At UON in Feb., 2012. 2011 Training of Trainers Workshop for Athletes organized by Kenya Primary Schools Sports Association with the Ministry of Education at Nyeri, Ruringu Stadium from 31 st May to 2 nd June, 2011. Facilitated in Team Building in Sports and Athletics 2011 Attended Writers Workshop on Writing Modules for Distance Learning organized by Center for Open and Distance Learning-UON, at KWSTI, Naivasha in July, October, 2011. 2010 Training of Trainers Workshop for Sportsmen organized by Kenya Primary Schools Sports Association with the Ministry of Education at Garissa Teachers Training College, Garissa from 4 th to 9 th April, 2010. Facilitated in How Sports Enhances Classroom Learning 2010 Facilitator in The Youth Transition Programme in Kamukunji District, Nairobi organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 20 th 21 st Sep., 2010. Facilitated in (a) Career Guidance, Education, and Training ; (b) Gender Empowerment and Gender Violence 2010 Consultant in Curriculum Materials Development for Fellows: Workshops organized by Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases-UON in June, Sep., Nov., and Dec., 2010. 2010 Attended a course in Education in Emergencies organized by UNICEF, IRC and UON at Nairobi Sports View Hotel, Kasarani from 14 th to 19 th March, 2010. 2009 Lead Consultant in a training course for Training of Trainers of the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology in HIV and AIDS Counseling and Testing held at Utalii Hotel from 28 th Sep., to 3 rd Oct. 2009. 2007 Consultant in National Assessment Instruments Review Workshop organized by KNEC at Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Muguga, from 18 th to 20 th Dec., 2007. 2007 Lead Consultant in Capacity Building in Monitoring and Evaluation course for Data Collectors in Don-Bosco Life-Choices Programme, held at Dbyes-Karen, Nairobi from 26 th to 29 th Nov., 2007. COMMUNITY SERVICE 5
2016 to date BoM member Ithekahuno Secondary School - Nyeri LIST OF SUPERVISED MASTERS PROJECTS 1. E55/8653/06 Peter Isibore J. Mbaye. Effects of Teachers Personal Characteristics on Students Performance in Geography in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, 2. E55/8653/06, Daniel Ooma McVitalis. The Influence of School Factors on Pupils Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examinations in Kibera Division, 3. E55/72652/08, Kaleck O. Otiso. Effects of Sudents Mobility on Curriculum Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Kiamokoma Division, 4. E55/8081/01 Beatrice Ogembo. Effects of HIV and AIDS on Curriculum Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Rongo District, 5. E55/72203/09, Wachaga Waruguru. Determinants of Students Choice of Home-Science Subject in Public Secondary Schools in Nyeri South and Nyeri North Districts, 6. E55/8776/05, Naomi Wanjiku Kinyanjui. Assessment of Factors Influencing Gender Mainstreaming in Primary Schools in Namanga Division, Kajiado District, 7. E55/71574/07, Janet N. Musyoka. Effects of In-service Training Courses of Mathematics Teachers on Students Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Machakos District, 8. E55/70386/08, Kinyungu Raphael. Effects of Educational Resources on Students Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Public Schools in Mukaa District, 9. E55/70208/08, Nyaga Patrick. Impact of SMASSE INSET on Performance of Physics Teachers in Secondary Schools in Mbeere South District, 10. E55/70416/08, Reuben Koima Kenei. Institutional and Headteache Factors Influencing Implementation of Free Primary Education in Morgotio District, 6
11. E55/71491/07, Gachahi Michael Wambugu. Teachers Perceptions towards Implementation of CRE Curriculum in Secondary Schools in Murang a South District, Central Province, 12. E55 /7028/07, Deche Kilian Kalema. Community Challenges Affecting Implementation of Free Primary Education in Kaloleni District, Coast Province. 13. E55 /71500/07, Leonard Muzungu Chishenga. An Assessment of Utilisation of Information Technology in the Teaching of Science in Secondary School in Bahari Division, Kilifi District, 14. E55/71645/08, Weru Alice Muthoni. Effects of Teacher Related Factors on Implementation of Integrated English Curriculum in Secondary Schools in Naivasha District in 15. E55/7029/2007, Gathungu James Mwangi. Determinants of Implementation of Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention Programme in Secondary School in Kiambu West District 16. E55/71640/08, Ngunju Magdalene Nyambura. Analysis of Factors Influencing Students Selection of Optional Curriculum in Public Primary Teachers Training Colleges in Central Province, 17. E55/71446/07, M Inoti Moses Kimathi. Effects of Quality Assuarance and Standard Officers Supervision Practices on Students Academic Performane in Secondary Schools in Meru Central District, 18. E55/71479/07, Lucy Gachigo Mwitwiri. Assessment of Headteachers Role in Curriculum Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Mwala District, 19. E55/70385/06, Norman Kiogora Stephen. Effects of Headteachers Communication Strategies on School Climate in Kianjai Division, Tigania, 20. E55/70385/06, Fauzia Ali. Assessment of Implementation of Environment Education Curriculum in Public Primary School in Starehe and Kamukunji Districts in Nairobi, 21. E55/72652/08, Kaleck O. Otiso. Effects of Students Mobility on Curriculum Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Kiamokoma Division, 22. E55/8757/04, Elishepa Wambura. Effectiveness of Alternative Discipline Strategies in the Absence of Corporal Punishment in Secondary Schools in Kajiado North District, 7
23. E55/70302/08, Ptang uny P. Cheworei. Effects of Pedagogy and Resources on Implementation of Life Skills Education Curriculum in Secondary Schools in Mt. Elgon District, 24. E55/972236/09, Purity Gathigia Kibui. Determinants of Mainstreaming Life Skills Education in Public Secondary Schools in Gatanga District, 25. E55/71484/07, Cheptoo John. Determinants of Implementation of Basic Adult Education Programme in Marigat Division, Marigat District, 26. E55/71480/07, Muruithania S. Muchai. Curriculum Factors Influencing Girls Drop-out in Mixed Secondary Schools in Mbeere North district, 27. E55/71277/07, Ngeno Rachael Chepkemboi. Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Among Trainers in District Centres for Early Childhood Education: A Case of Nairobi County, 28. E55/70401/08, Adhiambo Grace Ragot. Factors Affecting Mainstreaming of Peace Education in Public Primary Schools in Nyarongi Division, Dhinwa District, 29. E55/70324/08, Juliette Mbithe Kimeu. Influence of Principals Supervision Practices on Students Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Kasikeu Division, Mukaa District, 30. E55/70414/08, Oyugi Akinyi Oyugi. Contextual and Teacher Factors Affecting Implementation of Science Education in Primary Schools in Kamukunji Division, Nairobi. 31. E55/79018/2009, Wachira Salome Wanjiru. School-based Factors Influencing Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Kikuyu District, DR. LUCY WANGUI NJAGI CEES/UON 2018 8