CURRICULUM VITAE PROF. AGNES M. W. GATHUMBI PhD KENYATTA UNIVERSITY KENYA

CURRICULUM VITAE PROF. AGNES M. W. GATHUMBI PhD KENYATTA UNIVERSITY KENYA Status Associate Professor: Educational Communication & Technology Dept., Kenyatta University. Areas of Interest: Research in Education; Educational Media; Educational Materials Development; English Language, Linguistics and Literature in Education; Curriculum Development and Literacy Development. Full member of the Academic Staff, School of Education, Kenyatta University. Work Contact Private Contact Educational Comm. & Technology Dept. P.O. Box 53299-00200 Kenyatta University Nairobi P.O. Box 43844-00100 Kenya Nairobi Cell phone: +254722514143 Kenya Email: agnesgath@gmail.com Tel.: +254-20-8710901 Ext. 57329 Email: gathumbi.agnes@ku.ac.ke Nationality: Kenyan Academic Qualifications 1995: Ph.D. in Language Education: Thesis title: Verbal Discourse Events in a Bilingual Formal Setting: Instructional Procedures Used in ESL Classrooms in Kenya. Reading University, U.K 1987: M.Ed. in Advanced Curriculum Development. Thesis title: The Focus of Educational Development in Kenya Since the Addis Ababa Conference of African States - 1964. 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 2013: Certificate of Participation in African Storybook Writing. South African Institute for Distance Education. Nairobi, Kenya 2013: Certificate of Facilitation (Resource Person). Training of Lecturers on Teaching Skills, Methodology and Assessment. Kenyatta University 2011: Certificate in e-learning and Teaching. Kenyatta University 2010: Certificate in Management of University Departments. Kenyatta University 2009: Certificate in Institutional Management. Kenyatta University, Kenya 2008: Certificate in Procurement and Accounting. Kenyatta University, Kenya 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 1

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 2008-2012: Chairperson: Department of Educational Communication and Technology, KU, (Responsible for the day to day running of the department and chairing meetings). Member of the University Senate. 2008 to date: Associate Professor in Education. Teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Students, Supervise Postgraduate Students Proposals and Theses, Conduct Research, Act as an Internal Examiner; Write Project Proposals for Funding. 2003-2008: Senior Lecturer: Teach Instructional Methods, Technology and Media in Education, English Language and Literature Education; Conduct Research. 2002 2004: Director - Basic Education Resource Center (Kenyatta University) Educational Materials Acquisition and Production, Conduct Research and Seminars 1992-2002: Lecturer: Instructional Methods, Technology and Media in Education, English Language and Literature Education. Kenyatta University 1989-1992: Tutorial Fellow: Instructional Methods, Language and Literature Education Dept. of Educational Communication and Technology, Kenyatta University. 1984 1989: 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, Nairobi. 1976 1984: Graduate High School Teacher (English language, Literature in English and Kiswahili), Technical High School, Nairobi, Kenya. 1973: Bank Clerk, Kenya Commercial Bank, 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; Language and Society; Sociolinguistics; Psycholinguistics; and Innovations in English Language Education: 1996-2001: Teach Postgraduate Diploma students: Study Skills, Advanced Writing, Literature and English Instructional Methods, Development of Media Educational Materials and use of Technology for Instruction 1996-2000: Zonal Coordinator during Teaching Practice of B.Ed. Undergraduate Students. 1990-1991 Assessor of Pre-service Students on Teaching Practice. 1989 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: 2

University Service and Field Development - Postgraduate Theses Supervision: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2011 to date: Paul Nyagorme: Factors Affecting E-Learning Adoption and Utilization: A Comparative Study between Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Cape Coast- Ghana 2010 to date: 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 2010 to date: Harrison Mulwa: An Investigation of Pedagogy, Resources and Content use in the Teaching of French as a Foreign Language in Secondary Schools in Kenya. 2010 to date: George Andima: An Aetiological Study of Factors Affecting Reading in Selected Primary Schools in Kisii District, Kenya 2009 to date: Samwel Mwaniki: The Effectiveness and Challenges of Using Computer Technology in Teaching English in Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya. 2008 to date: Mary Thangwa: The Impact of Innovations: Mentoring among Secondary School Teachers in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya. 2006 2010: Hamisi Omar Babusa: Factors Affecting the Achievement of Objectives of Teaching and Learning Kiswahili in Kenyan Secondary Schools. 2002-2007: Bwire Adelheid: Learner Competencies and Proficiency in English Listening Comprehension in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya. 2002-2011: Jotham Ndolo Dinga: Cognitive Strategy Use for Text Comprehension by Class Five and Seven Pupils from Different Socioeconomic Backgrounds in Kisumu Municipality. Master of Education (MEd.) 2013: Khaemba Sellah: Teachers Conception and Practice of English across the Curriculum and the Influence on Students Performance in Secondary Schools in Kasarani, Nairobi County 2013: Ngeene J. Wanjiku: Attainment of English Grammar Literacy Set Standards in Primary Schools in Lari, Kiambu County, Kenya 2013: Mugweru James: A Study of ICT Integration in the Teaching of Reading Skills in English Language in Secondary Schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya 2013: 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: Chesang Gladys: Acquisition and Utilization of Collateral Materials in the Teaching of English Language in Secondary Schools in Kipkelion District, Kericho County, Kenya 2013: Florence Etyang Ijakaa: Influence of Integration of Information Communication and Technology in the Teaching and Learning of English in Bungoma 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. 2011 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 2010 to date: Mboha Eric Omondi: The Impact of Effective Departmental Leadership on English Language Performance in KCSE in Selected Secondary Schools in Kisumu West County, Kenya 2010 to date: Wende Monica; Collaborative Learning Factors in Relation to Vocabulary Acquisition: Effects on Composition Writing among Upper Primary School Learners in Likoni District, Kenya 3

2010-2012: Francis Mwangi: A Sociolinguistics Analysis of Graffiti in Secondary Schools: A case of Selected Schools in Laikipia East District, Kenya 2009 to date: 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 2008 to date: James Ekaaliyo: Factors Affecting Learners Reading Comprehension in Samburu District, Kenya 2008 to date: Susan Maina: Use of Mother Tongue and its Effect in Teaching and Learning English in Selected Primary Schools in Molo Division, Kenya 2007 to date: Githui Esther: Learners Problems in Learning English Language Grammar and the Effects of these in their Written Work, in Nakuru District, Kenya 2007 to date: Wanjala Thomas: Learner Problems in the Development of English Language Reading Comprehension among Secondary School Students in Vihiga District, Kenya. 2007-2010: Neema Mang eni: Learners Verbal Communicative Abilities in English Language during Classroom Interaction Processes in Londiani Division, Kipkelion District, Kenya. 2007-2011: Michael Ogalo: Factors Affecting the Integration of the Four Basic Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Gatundu Division, Kenya 2007-2011: Owuondo Elizabeth : Development of Writing Skills in the Teaching of French as a Foreign Language in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya 2005 2009: Stella Rwanda: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and English Language Reading Comprehension among Standard 8 Pupils in Meru Central District, Kenya. 2004-2006: Omondi Nicholas: Influence of Achievement Motivation on Performance in English Language Composition among Secondary School Students in Nyando District, Kenya 2001-2003: Otieno N. Ondoro: Relationship between Secondary School Teachers Attitudes Towards Integrated English and Literature, and their Teaching Performance: A Study of Rachuonyo District, Kenya. 2000-2002: Darius Mogaka Ogutu: Teachers Instructional Behaviours and Learners Participation in Secondary School English Language Classrooms in Nairobi, Kenya. 1997-1999: Charity Njoroge: Factors Affecting Availability, Acquisition and Utilization of Resources in the Teaching of English in Selected Kenyan Secondary Schools. 1994-1996: Argwings O. Ochieng: A Study of Teachers Questions in English Language Classrooms in Selected Secondary Schools in Nakuru District, Kenya. Postgraduate Theses Examination: Internal Examiner: 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: An Investigation of Teaching of Integrated English in Secondary Schools in Bungoma District, Kenya. 2009: Stella Rwanda s MEd: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and English Language Reading Comprehension Among Standard 8 Pupils in Meru Central District, Kenya. 2007: Wambua Joseph s MEd: Verbal Interaction in Physics Classrooms in Some Selected Schools in Matungulu Division, Kangundo, Kenya. 4

2007: Orado Grace Nyandiwa s MEd : An Investigation of the Nature and Purpose of Practical Work in Secondary School Chemistry in Nairobi Province, Kenya 2004: Otieno Nicholas Ondoro s MEd: 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: The Role Played by Teachers Advisory Centers in Promoting English Language Teaching in Thika District Primary Schools, Kenya 2001: Carol Kuria s MEd: Verbal Discourse: The Cognitive Level of English Language Teachers Questions and the Students Response Patterns in Some Secondary Schools in Nairobi Province 1999: 1999: Charity W. Njoroge s MEd: 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: Teacher Related Factors which Influence the Implementation of Integrated English Course in Secondary Schools: A Case of Ibacho Division, Kenya External Examiner: Masai Mara University - Kenya 2011-2013: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students examinations. Evaluate/Moderate Setting of Examinations. Evaluate postgraduate theses. University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe 2009 to 2012: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students. Assess and moderate examination questions. Examine students performance in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction 2005: Evaluation of Mnkandla Maureen s PhD. Thesis: Prevalence of Utilization of Content Area Reading across Disciplines in Zimbabwe s Teachers Colleges. 2005: Evaluation of Mushoriwa T. D. Ph.D. Thesis: The Relationship between Study Strategy and Learning Outcome among Students in Three Teachers Training Colleges in Masvingo and Harare. Makerere University Uganda 2008 2010: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students examinations and moderation of examinations. 2010: External Examiner of Olukuma A. John s MEd. Thesis: An Evaluation of Techniques and Course Books Used in Developing O Level Students Communicative Competence in Spoken English. 2004: External Examiner of Masaazi Masagazi s Ph.D. Thesis: Prospects and Challenges of Implementing and Teaching of Luganda through the Integrated Functional Approach in Uganda. 2004: External Examiner of Nalumasi Saisoni s M.Ed. Thesis: Learners Attitudes and their Analysis of Shakespearian Plays at A Level in Uganda Secondary Schools. 2004: External Examiner of Nakijoba Lydia s M.Ed. Thesis: Constraints in Teaching Diploma in Education Literature in Uganda and the Implications on Curriculum Policy. 2003: External Examiner of Kirunda Olivia Muguwa s M.Ed. Thesis: Schemata and Students Comprehension of Written Texts: A Case Study. Uganda. 2003: External Examiner of Nakayima Elizabeth s M.Ed. Thesis: Students Questions interpretation and their Performance in the Novel. Uganda 2002 2004: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students. 5

2002: External Examiner of Bamwoyeraki Nuwagira Sophie s M.Ed. Thesis:: The Nature and Demand of Process Writing: A Study of Classroom Approaches and Activities in Secondary Schools. 2001-2004: Annual Evaluator of B.Ed. Language and Literature Education Examinations and Performance. Mount Kenya University Kenya 2011 to date: External Examiner of Muriira Isabella Mwathwana s PhD Thesis: 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 Evaluation of Curriculum on Education 2004: Produced English Language Module on Teacher Education. Other University Responsibilities 2013: Chairperson of the Board, Center for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation 2013: Chairperson of the Hospitality Committee and Member of the Organising and Finance Committees in the International Conference on Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. Nairobi. 10 th 12 th July 2011: Chairperson, Committee for the Development of Teacher Professional Development Programs for Graduate Teachers, Administrators & Quality Assurance Officers 2011: Coordinator of International Conference on Education (Theme: Innovations in Education in the 21 st Century): 20 th - 22 nd July 2011, Nairobi 2010 to date: Principal Investigator in Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation Project. A Collaborative Research Project between Kenyatta University and Syracuse University, USA. (A USAID Sponsored Project) 2010 to date: Member of the Postgraduate Examination Board. School of Humanities and Social Sciences 2009: Coordinator of International Conference on Education: 8 th - 10 th July 2009, Nairobi 2008 2012: Chairperson, Department of Educational Communication and Technology 2008-2012: Member of Kenyatta University Senate 2008 2012: 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 6

M.Ed. and PhD theses 2002-2003: Member of KU Linkages and International Programs Board 1999-2003: 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 1998-1999: 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 Rapotteur in the Departmental Curriculum Evaluation Workshop 1996: Wrote Vice Chancellor s Speech for the 1996 Graduation Ceremony. Scholarly and Professional Activities 2013: Consultant: Invited by the National Council for Higher Education Science and Technology, to Review PhD Proposals and Interview Candidates for Kenya DAAD Postgraduate Scholarships - April 2013: Consultant: Develop Literacy Evaluation Tools for African Population, Health and Research Center (APHRC), Nairobi 2013: Consultant: Train Literacy Evaluators for APHRC, Nairobi 2012: Consultant (Resource Person): Analyzed and Evaluated Video Recordings of Educational Research Materials for (APHRC) Nairobi 2011 to date: Principal (Lead) Investigator in USAID Sponsored Research Project: Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation in Higher Education. 2011 to date: Member of the Governing Council: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development 2011: Consultant: University Assessment and Instructional Methods. St. Paul University, Kenya 2010-2013: Consultant: Develop Different Types of Literacy Assessment Tools for 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 2009-2010: 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 I got Funding 2007: Resource Person: Aga Khan Foundation and VVBO, Literacy Development, Mombasa 2006: Consultant: UNESCO - Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE), Juba, Southern Sudan 2005 2009: Principal Investigator in Rockefeller Foundation Funded Research: Strengthening the Quality of Primary Education through Institutionalization of Interventions that Promote Education Quality through English Language Literacy in Kenya. (A Research Project Involving Ministry of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya Institute of Education, Kenya National Examinations Council and Makerere University, Uganda). 7

2004: Consultant: Kigali Institute of Education, Rwanda. Developed an English Language Module for Teacher Education 2004: Co-Principal Researcher: Integrated Quality Education for Social Transformation (QUEST) Planning Project by Kenyatta University, Maseno University and Egerton University 2002-2003: Principal Researcher in: Development of English Literacy Norms for Quality Education Project. (A regional project involving Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe) 2002: Facilitated in the Kenyatta University Open Learning Seminar 2001: Researcher on: Language Policy and Practices in Kenya. A Project Sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation, Nairobi 1995: Researcher on: Verbal Discourse Events in a Bilingual Formal Setting: Instructional Procedures Used in ESL Classrooms in Kenya Secondary Schools, A PhD thesis, University of Reading, UK 1987: Researcher on: The Focus of Educational Development in Kenya since the Addis Ababa Conference of African States-1964. M.Ed. Thesis, Leeds University, UK 1985: Researcher on: A Comparative Study of the Effects of Language Policy on Mastery of English at Standard Four. A PGDE thesis Kenyatta University 1985-1989: Moderator of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education National Examinations. 1998-2000: Edited Secondary and Primary English Language Textbooks for Jomo Kenyatta Foundation & Phoenix Publishers. 1999: Edited Children s Literature Books for Phoenix Publishers. 1988 2001: Editor and Presenter of English and Literature Radio Programs for the Kenya National Educational Media Service, KIE 1996: Chief Rapotteur in the Departmental Curriculum Evaluation Workshop. KU 1996 2000: Part-time Lecturer in Communication Skills, Language and Literature, Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya 1996: Interim Chairman and Assistant Editor - Faculty of Education Journal 1990: Member of the National Poetry Competition Planning Committee, British Council 1991: Co-organizer of the East African Regional Conference on English Language and Literature Teaching. Organised by the British Council, Nairobi 1989 90: In-service Training Course Facilitator in Oversees Development Agency (ODA) Project 1989 90: Member of the Editorial Board for ELT Newsletter - British Council, Kenya 1988-91: Course Tutor / Resource Person - National In-service Training Project for Secondary School Teachers in Kenya 1988 91: Member of the National Steering Committee: Secondary Teachers In- service Training Project, Kenya 1988 90: Part-time Lecturer in Communication Skills -Institute of Cultural Affairs, Kenya 1988 90: Member of the Executive Selection Committee on Project Scholarships - British Council /Government of Kenya Project 1985 89: Coordinator in Materials Writing Workshops for Diploma Teacher Training Colleges and Secondary Schools. Ministry of Education and British Council 1985 89: Member of Secondary English Examinations Panel Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) 1985 89: External Assessor for English - Primary Teacher Training Colleges, Kenya 1984 89: Member of Library Science Panel - Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) 1984 89: Member of the Review Committee - Adult and Continuing Education: KIE 1984 89: Coordinator- Secondary English Language and Literature National Panel, KIE 1984 89: External Assessor for English - Diploma Colleges, Kenya 1979 89: Senior Examiner (Team Leader) KCSE Literature Examinations 8

Research Grants 2010: Together with Syracuse University PI, we wrote a successful strategic plan for $50,000 2011: As Principle Investigator, I received a grant from USAID of over KShs. 32.2 million, to conduct research titled: Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation. 2013: I received further funding of over KShs. 14.4 million to advance the study on Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation Honours/ Recognition 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 Researcher of the Year, with the Highest Research Grants at Kenyatta University. 2009: My name was included in the list of Marqui s Who swho 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 2013: Teaching and Learning Grammar (Co-author). Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. ISBN 9966-22-958-2 2013: Towards Comprehensive Professional Development of Teachers: The case of Kenya. (Co-author) in the International Journal of Process Education, Vol. 5 Issue 1. ISSN 2328-952x 2013: Underachievement in Reading and Writing Skills and the Implications for Life-long Learning. In Journal of Education and Practice. International Institute for Science, Technology & Education. USA (Paper accepted for publication. Confirmation letter attached) 2012: Institutionalization of Interventions that Promote Language Teaching in Kenya. In The Journal of Teaching and Education, Vol. 1 No. 2, CD-ROM ISSN: 2156-6266, 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. 1 2010: 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 1940-9494. 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 9966 22 656 7) 2008: Benchmarks for English Language Education (Co-author). Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi. (ISBN 9966 302 5) 2008: The Step Sisters. Phoenix Publishers, Nairobi 2007: Two Foolish Bulls. Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi 9

2007: Lion, Dog and Cat. Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi (ISBN 9966 47 025 5) 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 1815-0470) 2005: Principles and Techniques in Language Teaching: A Text for Teacher Educators, Teachers and Pre-service Teachers. 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 1544-0389) 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 1544-0389) 2003: The New Integrated English Book Series, (four sets each for teachers and students). Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Nairobi. (Book 1 - ISBN 9966 22 244), (Book 2 ISBN 9966 22 303 7), (Book 3 ISBN 9966 22 360 6), (Book 4 ISBN 9966 22 438-6) 2001: Language Policy and Practices in Kenya in Language Policy and Practices in Kenya and Uganda, Phoenix Publishers. (ISBN 9966 47 170 7) 1992: Faith Destroyed her Life and 'Trust Me, in They've Destroyed the Temple, A Short Stories Anthology. Phoenix Publishers, (ISBN 9966 49 839 7) 1992: The Winner and Other Stories (Co-editor). KLB (a K.C.S.E. Set Book 1998-2000) 1989: The Hare, the Hyena and the Crow in The Stranger and Other Stories. Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB 2584 20M 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 2584 20M 89) 1988: Certificate English. Phoenix Publishers. (ISBN 9966 47 181 2) 1987 89: 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: 8-4-4 Secondary English Syllabus (Co-author). Kenya Institute of Education, Kenya 1985: Chameleon's Second Delivery (Co-editor). Kenya Literature Bureau. (KLB 2453 10M 89) 1984: Early Childhood and Care News (Co-editor). KIE, Nairobi Research Papers Presented in Local and International Conferences 2013: Information Communication and Technology Support Staff s Competency Level in e-learning Implementation: A Comparative Study of University of Cape Coast, Ghana and Kenyatta University, Kenya. (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference on Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. Nairobi. 10 th 12 th July 2013 2013: Verbal Discourse Events in a Bilingual Formal Setting: 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 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 2013: Influence of Managerial Personality Attributes on e-learning Adoption in Two Universities in Kenya and Ghana (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference on 10

e-learning and Education held in Windhoek, Namibia. 29 th 31 st May 2013 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. 7-10 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, 8 th 10 th August, Mbabane, Swaziland 2004: Access to Literacy Empowerment through Systematic Interventions: English Literacy Benchmarks in Kenya. Paper Presented in the International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. 10 th 12 th October, Las Vegas, USA 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, 5 th 7 th September, Baraton University, Kenya 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, September, Kenyatta University, Kenya 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, 11 th 13 th February, Egerton University, Kenya. 2002: Development of Criterion-Referenced Tests for Primary Schools in Kenya. A Paper Presented in the International Workshop on Development of Standardized Tests. 16 th -18 th December, Harare, Zimbabwe 11

2002: Stakeholders Views on Quality Education. A Seminar Paper Presented to the Ministry of Education Policy Officials, 5 th February, Nairobi, Kenya 2002: Educational Measurement, Tests and Evaluation. A Paper Presented at Kenyatta University Open Learning Seminar, 9 th January, Blue Post Hotel, Thika, Kenya 1999: An Overview of Training of Language Teachers for Secondary Schools in Kenya. A Paper Presented in a Workshop held at Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, 8 th April, Nairobi 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. April, The British Council, Nairobi, Kenya. International and Local Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Attended 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 2013 2013: 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 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: Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. 6 th 10 th January 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 and Learning. Las Vegas, USA. 10 th 12 th October 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 and Promoting the 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 12

1992: International Conference on Education in Third World Countries. Brighton, UK.14-16 April Other Educational Activities 2011 to date: Member of Governing Council. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya 2004 to date: Member of International Reading Association (IRA), USA 2006 to date: Member of School Board of Governors. Kiangunyi Secondary School, Murang a 1991-1997: Member of the Educational Research Network (ERNIKE) in Kenya 1990-1992: Member of the editorial board of English Language Teaching Newsletter. Kenya 1990-1991: Member of the steering committee of Secondary English Project (SEP). Reviewed English language curriculum and conducted teachers in-service training. Kenya 1990-1991: Developed SEP project proposal for the government and the donor agency (British government); review the progress of the project; assess project personnel; ensure project sustainability after the donor funding, and recommend recipients of project scholarships 1990-1991: Member of the national poetry competition planning committee sponsored by the British Council. Kenya 1988-1991: Member of the executive committee of the National Association of the English Language Teachers (ELT) in Kenya: Support research, development of resource centers; effective teaching techniques; provide a forum for teachers to exchange ideas to improve their professional standing; encourage dissemination of educational information. 1988-1990: Member of the Writers Association of Kenya : Encourage upcoming writers, teach production of manuscripts, publishing and how to deal with publishers. 1988: Resource Person: Teaching of Comprehension and National Examinations. A British Council regional in-service teacher training. Mombasa, Kenya Non-Educational Activities 2008 2012: Secretary of St. Anthony Christian Community. St. Gabriel church. Nairobi 2000-2002: Chairperson of the education committee of Queen of Peace church self-help organization. Organize education seminars, develop educational materials. Nairobi 1998-2000: Chairperson of Queen of Peace church self-help organization: Chair executive committee and members meetings. Nairobi 1997: Secretary: Reading University (UK) Alumni Association in Kenya 1996-2000: Member of the executive committee of Justice and Peace : Help to educate parishioners how to preach peace and seek justice through non-violent ways. Nairobi 1996-to date: Member of the Christian Women Association: Help in personal spiritual growth and material welfare of the poor, disadvantaged and refugees in our parish. Nairobi 1989: Executive member of parents/teachers association Loreto Valley Road School. Represent parents and pupils interests in decision making of the school. Nairobi. 1985-1986: Chairperson of outreach committee Breastfeeding Information Group. Nairobi Encourage mothers to breastfeed their babies by stipulating the benefits. 13