ALPHONSUS, ODO OVUTE

A. PERSONAL DATA

NAME:                                                                       Prof. Ovute Alphonsus Odo

SEX:                                                                          Male

PLACE OF BIRTH:                                                     Okpo, Enugu-Ezike

MARITAL STATUS:                                                    Married

NUMBER OF CHILDREN:                                            Four (4)

NATIONALITY:                                                           Nigerian

STATE OF ORIGIN:                                                    Enugu

INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION:                           Department of Science Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State.

PRESENT EMPLOYER:                                          Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,  Abia State.

DATE OF ASSUMPTION OF DUTY:                     9th August, 2012

DATE OF LAST PROMOTION:                               NIL

DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT: 1st October, 1996

PRESENT POSITION/RANK:                                 Senior Lecturer

EMAIL ADDRESS:                                                 ovutealphonsus@gmail.com

 

A.   INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

 

1.    University of Nigeria, Nsukka – 1996 – 1999

 

2.    University of Nigeria, Nsukka – 1993 – 1995

 

3.    University of Nigeria, Nsukka – 1987 – 1989

 

4.    College of Education, Eha-Amufu – 1982-1985

 

5.    Community Secondary School, Obosi – 1975 – 1980

 

6.    Communuity Primary School, Okpo – 1970 – 1975

 

B.   EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

1.    Ph.D (Measurement and Evaluation) – 1999

2.    M.Ed (Measurement and Evaluation) – 1995

3.    B.Sc (Ed) Education Physics  –  1989

4.    NCE (Maths/Physics) – 1985

5.    WASSCE/GCE – 1980

6.    FSLC – 1975

 

C.   CARRER HISTORY

     PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT WITH DATES

    Lecturer III –Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu – 1992-1996

    Lecturer II –Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu – 1996-1999

    Lecturer   – Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu – 1999-2002

    Senior Lecturer – Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu –2002-2005

    Principal Lecturer –Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu – 2005-2009

    Lecturer 1 – University of Nigeria, Nsukka – 2009 – 2012 

    Senior Lecturer- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2012-date   

 

D.   ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

 

·         Head of Department of Physics, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu from 1996-2001.

 

·         Head of Department of Physics, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu from 2001-2005.

 

·         Head of Department of Physics, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu from 2005-2009.

 

·         Head of Department of Science Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2015 till date

 

·         Member, Publication Committee, FCE, Eha-Amufu – 2003-2006.

·         Member, Curriculum Committee, FCE, Eha-Amufu – 2004-2006.

 

·         Chairman, School of Sciences Conference Committee, FCE, Eha-Amufu, 2004-2006.

 

·         Member, Conference and Publication Committee, CASE, MOUAU from 2013 to date.

 

·         Member, Tree Planting Committee in CASE, MOUAU from 2013 to date.

 

·         College Representative in CAERSE from 2013 to date.

 

·         Acting Head of Department of Science Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 6th – 28th July, 2012.

 

·         Acting Head of Department of Industrial Technology Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 2013 to present date.

 

·         College Representative in Senate, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 2013-2014.

 

·         Member of Senate, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 2013 to date.

 

·         Member, College Board, College of Agricultural and Science Education, MOUAU from 2012 to date.

 

·         Member, Research Group (Agricultural Extension Education and Gender Issues) in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 2014 to date.

 

·         Secretary, Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), FCE, Eha-Amufu Chapter – 2000-2006.

 

·         Chairman, Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), FCE Eha-Amufu, 2004-2006.

 

·         Chairman, South Eastern Zone Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union 2007-2009.

 

E.   SERVICES TO NATION

 

1.    Member, Enugu State Teachers Investigation Panel (TIP) – 2007-2010

 

2.    Chairman, Teachers Investigation Panel (TIP), Enugu State – November, 2007-2010

 

3.    Resource Person: Strategic Planning for Implementation the New Programmes in Nigeria. Organized by Froke Consulting/NCCE from 23rd – 25th March, 2011 at Minna State.

 

4.    Resource Person: Enugu State Capacity Building Workshop for Teachers on Teaching of Continous Assessment from 17th – 21st October, 2014.

 

5.    Resource Person: Re-training of Basic Education Teachers and Basic education Managers organized by FGN/UBE from 21st-29th May, 2010 at Enugu.

 

6.    Resource person: Writing of Teachers’ Guides for New Secondary Education (SSE) Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics curricula organized by NERDC/STERB project from 14th – 19th Nov. 2011 at Enugu.

 

7.    Resource Person: 5 Days Capacity Building Workshop on Continuous Assessment and Guidance and Counseling from 6th to 10th June, 2011 at YENAGOA.

 

8.    Resource Person: Development of Teachers’ Guide for the revised 9-year Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) organized by NERDC at Lagos from 4th-10th November, 2012.

 

9.    Resource Person: Train- the-Trainers workshop on the use of the Revised 9-Year Basic education Curriculum (BEC) at Abuja from 7th & 8th August, 2014.

 

10. Resource Person: Nationwide sensitization and Advocacy for Teachers on the Revised 9-year Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) at Minna, Niger State from 8th-10th August, 2014.  

 

F.    AWARDS/PRIZES

1.   Student Friendly Head of Department, College of Agricultural and ScienceEducation, 2015.

2.  Best Graduating Student in Department of physics, College of Education,  Eha-Amufu, 1985.

3.  Professor Onwumechili Price for the Best Graduating Student in Physics, College of Education, Eha-Amufu, 1985.

 

G.   MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

 

1.    Member, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) from 1997 to present date.

 

2.    Member, Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) from 2002-date.

 

3.    Member, Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) from 2006 to date.

 

4.    Member, National Association of Educational Measurement and Evaluation (NAEME) from 1999 to date.

 

5.    Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) from 2009-date.

 

6.    Member, Nigerian Education and Research Association (NERA) from 2011-date.

 

PUBLICATIONS

                  PUBLISHED ARTICLES (LOCAL/NATIONAL):

1.      Ovute, A.O. (2000): Improving the Quality of Education System for Sustainable Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria. Journal of Nigerian Educational Research Association 14(1), 191-193.

 

2.      Ovute, A.O. (2001). Male and Female Students Perception of the Role of Home Economics Education. Research Imperatives and Challenges for Home Economics in Nigeria. (Anyakoha, Edited), 92-99.

 

3.      Ovute, A.O. (2000). Constructing Objective Tests: An Issue in Educational Assessment. Journal of Education, 2(1), 166-170.

 

4.      Ovute, A.O. (2001). Evaluation of the Technique of Assessment Used by Primary School Teachers in Primary Science and Mathematics Examinations: Implications of the UBE Programme. The Nigerian Basic Education Journal, 1(2), 220-225.

 

5.      Ovute, A.O. (2001). Analysis of Students Deficiencies in Practical Physics Skills. Journal of Sciences and Computer Education, 1(1), 187-193.

 

6.      Ovute A.O. (2002). Appraisal of Science Teaching at Nursery and Primary School Levels in Nigeria for National Development. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 1(2), 120-125.

 

7.      Ovute A.O. (2003). Poverty Alleviation through Science Education. Journal of School of Education, 3(1), 78-82.

 

8.      Ovute A.O. & Nworgu, B.G (2003). Gender and School Location A5 Factors of Students’ Attitude towards Physics. Journal of Nigerian Research in Education 9, 31-36.

9.      Ovute, A.O. (2004). Towards Integrative Research in Science Education in Nigeria: The Meta-Analysis Procedure. Nigerian Journal of Unity and Development 3(1), 134-138.

 

10.  Ovute A.O. (2005). The Policy, Practice and Perspective of Science Education in Nigeria. The Science Teacher Today, 3(1), 39-43.

 

11.  Ovute, A.O. (2005). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Enhancement of Science Education. A Book of Reading on Information and Communication Technology and Enhancement of Education in the 21st Century in Nigeria, 54-57.

 

12.  Ovute, A.O. (2007). The Use of Meta-Analysis in Integrating the Results of Research on the Effects of Guided Discovery on Students’ Science Achievement from 1987-2000. Journal of Qualitative Education, 3(3) 126-130.

 

13.  Ovute, A.O. (2007). Evaluation of Competencies Possessed by Physics Teachers: Implication for Reforming Science Education in Nigeria. Knowledge Review – A Multidisciplinary Journal, 15(a), 138-142.

 

14.  Ovute, A.O. (2008). Re-engineering N.C.E. Teacher Education Programme for Sustainable Knowledge Delivery. Journal of Development Education 3(1), 32-36.

 

15.  Ovute, A.O. (2008). The Production Trend of N.C.E. Teachers from 1996-2005: A Case Study of FCE Eha-Amufu and its Implication for Reform in Teacher Education: Education Sector Reform in Nigeria, what? Why? How? And Sustainability, 235-244.

 

16.   Ovute, A.O. (2008). Issues in the Consolidation of Tertiary Institutions as an Aspect of Reform in Education Sector in Nigeria. Educational Reforms and the Attainment of the MDGs: The Nigerian Experience. 61-64.

 

17.   Ovute, A.O. (2009). Refocusing Methods of Science Education Research Using Integrative Approach, Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education, 5(1), 14-23

 

18.  Ovute, A.O. & Eze N.M. (2010). The Status of Teaching Materials Resource for Implementation of UBE Programme in Nsukka Education Zone. Nigeria Journal of Technological Research, 5(1), 1-6.

 

19.  Eze, N.M. & Ovute A.O. (2010). Promoting Basic Information and Communication Technology Usage in the Implementation of Universal Basic Education Teacher Programme. Nigeria Journal of Technological Research, 5(1), 169 – 172.

 

20.  Ovute, A.O. & Agah, J.J. (2010). Rethinking Science Teacher Quality in Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy for Increased Student Achievement. International Journal of Education Research. 11(3), 224-236.

 

21.  Agah, J.J. & Ovute, A.O. (2010). Strategies for Implementing Science Education Curriculum Reform at Universal Basic Education level in Nigeria. Curriculum and Media Technology Research Journal 2(1), 138-147.

 

22.  Ovute, A.O. (2011). The State of Teacher Education Programme of Colleges of Education in Nigeria: Implication for Reform in Education. Curriculum and Media Technology Research. Journal of CUDIMAC, 3(1), 315-321.

 

23.  Agah, J.J. & Ovute, A.O. (2011). Quality Assurance in Science Teacher Preparation for the implementation of UBE in selected two states in Nigeria. Review of Education Journal. 22(1), 30-41.

 

24.  Ovute A.O. & Ugwuanyi, C.S. (2011). Design Issues in Postgraduate Thesis in Nigerian Universities African Journal of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education 1(1), 119-127.

 

25.  Ovute, A.O. and Ugwuanyi, C.S. (2011). Specialization within Specialization: The Case of Subject Combination in Colleges of Education. 52nd Proceeding of STAN, 347-352.

 

26.  Ovute, A.O. & Ugwuanyi, C.S. (2010). NCE Physics Student-Teachers’ Level of Computer Literacy, Skills and Awareness of Computer use in Classroom Instructions. Nigerian Social Science Education Review, 3(1), 33-42.

 

27.   Akanwa U.N. and Ovute, A.O. (2012). Assessment of Competencies Required and Possessed by Basic Science and Technology (BS&T) Teachers’ towards Ensuring Teacher Quality Assurance. LIT Academic Journal, 1(1), 225-233.

 

28.  Ovute, A.O. & Ede M.O. (2012). Teachers’ Competency in Development of Diagnostic Instruments toward Quality Assurance in Teaching. LIT Academic Journal, 1(2), 13-19.

 

29.  Ovute, A.O. & Dibia N.G. (2012). Evaluation of Gender Gap in UBE Teachers’ Attainment of the Objectives of Teacher Education Programmes towards Teacher Quality Assurance. LIT Academic Journal, 1(2), 41-49.

 

30.   Ovute, A.O. & Ede Maxwell O. (2013). Universal Basic Education Stakeholders’ Perception of the Implementation of the UBE Programme in Enugu State. The Educational Technologist, 7(1), 242-247.

 

31.   Ovute, A.O. and Ede, Maxwell O. (2013). Communication Skills for Achieving Peace Education among Secondary school Students. Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education. 3(1), 269-274.

 

32.  Osorochi P. Obi and Ovute, A.O. (2013). Students’ View on the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on University Functionality and Global Labour Market Competiveness. 12(2), 198-211.

 

33.  Ovute, A.O. (2013). Science Teachers’ Perception of Entrepreneurship Education in Nigerian Secondary Schools. Review of Education Journal, 24(1), 1-8

 

34.  Danjuma, G.S and Ovute, A.O. (2014). Students’ Perception of Difficult Concepts in Integrated Science Curriculum. Review of Education Journal 25(1), 21-27.

 

35.  Danjuma, G.S. and Ovute, A.O. (2014). Instructional Resources and Teaching of Basic Sciences in Taraba State Junior Secondary Schools in Nkadi Onyegegbu & Uchenna Eze (Edited). Teacher Education Nigeria: Quality, Relevance & Sustainability, 405-410.

 

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

36.  Nwagbo, C.R and Ovute, A.O (2011). Teachers’ Knowledge of the Contents of UBE Basic Science Curriculum. International Journal of research in Science Education, 18(1), 23-28.

 

37.  Akanwa U.N. and Ovute, A.O. (2014). The Effect of Constructivist Model on SSS Physics Students’ Achievement and Interest. IOSR Journal of Research and Method in Education, 4(1), 35-38.

 

38.  Akanwa U.N and Ovute, A.O. (2014). Effects of Collaborative Learning on Effective Communication Skills for Achieving Peace Culture among Science Students in Nigerian Schools. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 3(4), 394-397.

 

39.  Dibia, N.G. and Ovute, A.O. (2013). Parent Perception of Conflicts among Educated Couples in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. International Journal of Family and Consumer Services, 2(1), 99-106.

 

40.  Ovute, A.O. & Ovute, L.E. (2015). Assessment of the Extent of Adherence to stipulated NCE Igbo Language Education Programme Admission Requirements in Colleges of Education in Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 3(2), 1-6.

 

41.  Ovute, A.O. & Ovute, L.E. (2015). Level of Achievement of the Objectives of NCE Igbo Language Programme in Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 3(2), 238-243.

42.  Ovute, A.O. & Ede, Maxwell O. (2015). Evaluation of Continuous Assessment Practices in Higher Institutions of Learning in Enugu State Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 3(2), 247-254

 

43.  Ovute, A.O. and Udo, MaryAnn (2015). Determination of Relationship between Mean Utilization Score of Instructional Resource Types and Students Achievement. Quest Journal of Research in Business and Management. 00-00

 

44.  Ovute, A.O. and Ede M.O. (2015). Effect of Pre-Lesson Assignments on Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Some Selected Statistical Concepts. Quest Journal of Research in Business and Management, 3(1), 01-05

45.  Ovute, A.O., N.G. Dibia and S.C. Obasi (2015). Empowering Nigerian Women for National Development: State of the Art, Challenges and Prospects. Quest Journal of Research in Business and Management, 2(12), 04-10.

 

46.  Kalu-Uche, N, Alamina, J.I, and Ovute, A.O. (2015). Pedagogical Practices in the Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools in River State, Nigeria. Quest Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(1), 06-11.

 

47.  Ovute, A.O. and Ovute L.E. (2015). An appraisal of Science Teacher Education Programme in Nigeria for Sustainable Development. Internal Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 3(5), 28-32.

 

48.  Ovute, A.O. (2015). Meta Analysis of Research Findings on Influence of School Location on Students’ Achievement in Mathematics. American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research, 10(1), 18-21.

 

49.  Ovute, A.O., B.G. Nworgu and Ovute, L.E (2015). Development and Factorial Validation of Attitude to Physics Scale (ATPS). International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 3(5), 17-27.

 

50.  Ovute, A.O. (2015). Meta-Analysis of Research Findings on Influence of Gender on Students’ Achievement in Mathematics. Global Journal of Environmental Research, 9(1), 05-09.

 

51.  Ovute, A.O and Ovute L.E. (2015). Relationships of Attitudes Towards Classroom Environment with Attitude and Achievement in Science: Issue in Value Re-orientation. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 3(5), 12-16.

 

52.  Ovute, A.O., Okereke, I.F, Obeagu, E.I, Odo, K.E, & Kanu, S.N. (2015). Complementary Feeding Practices and Nutritional Values of Complementary Food used in Igbo Mothers of Imo and Abia State of Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. Vol. 2

 

53.  Ovute, A.O. and Ovute, L.E (2015). Extent of ICT Software Availability and Teacher’s ICT Literacy Level in Vocational Education Departments: A Case of Two Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 3(5), 314-318.

 

54.  Chiemela, Q.A, Ovute, A.O., Obochi, C. (2015). The Influence of the Social media on the Nigerian Youths: Aba Residents Experience. Quest Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(3), 13-20.

 

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

 

55.  Ovute, A.O. and Nworgu, B.G (1997). Factorial Validation of Attitude to Physics: An Innovation in Attitude to Science Measurement. Proceedings of Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN), 266-269.

 

56.  Ovute, A.O. and Nworgu, B.G (1998). The Effects of Pictorial Presentation on Physics Practical Learning. Proceedings of STAN, 275-278.

 

TEXTBOOKS

 

57.  Onah, P.C. &Ovute, A.O. (ed) (1998). A handbook on Education Research. Enugu: Prize Publishers.

 

58.  Ovute, A.O. & Onah, P.C (1999). Basic Mathematics & Statistics in Education, Enugu: Prize      Publishers. ISSN

 

59.  Uzoegwu P.N. Lawani, M. Nsehe, I.U. Adeyanju, A, A.O. Ovute & Iroha, G.O. (2007). Teachers’ Guide for the Revised 9-year Basic Education Curriculum (BEC). Lagos: NERDC Printing Press. ISBN: 978-054-271-x.

 

60.  Nworgu, B.G, Eze, A.E, Okwor, F, A, Mankihik, M, Madu, B.C, Ovute, A.O, Ezenwa, I.A & Opasima, C.O (2012) – Teachers’ Guide for the New Secondary School Physics Curriculum, Lagos: NERDC Printing Press. ISBN: 978-054-198-5.

 

61.  Ovute A.O. (2003). Understanding Waves, Sound & Light. Chuka Educational Publishers, Nsukka. ISBN 978-36875-1-4.

 

62.  Ovute, A.O & B.C. Ezema (2003). Mathematics Curriculum for Primary Education Studies. Chuka Educational Publishers, Nsukka. ISBN 978-36875-5-7.

 

63.  Ovute, A.O, Urama, C.E, Onyishi, S.O, Odo, L.O. & Onukwube J.N. (2003). Modern Practical Physics for Schools and Colleges. The Academic Publishers Enugu. ISBN 978-34280-2-4.

64.  Urama, C.E & Ovute, A.O. (2004). Electricity and Magnetism for Schools and Colleges. Speed and Skills Publishers, Enugu. ISBN 978-36277-7-5.

 

65.  R.O. Ezike, P.N. Ugwu, A.O. Ovute, A.O. Eze (1998). Mathematics for Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Universities Lagos: Everlead Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd.

 

66.  Ovute, A.O. (2011). Optics and Waves in Nwosu A.A. & Nwagbo, C.R. (Eds) Integrated Science Practical Manual. ISBN 978-8087-1-0.

Editorship of Journals

67.  Associate Editor: Eastern COEASU Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 1, No. 1 2002.

 

68.  Editor-in-Chief: The Science Teacher Today Journal of the School of Science, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu. 3(1), 2004.

 

69.  Editor: Curriculum and Media Technology Research Journal of CUDIMAC, Vol. 2 No. 1. 2010.

 

70.  Editor: African Journal of Science and Technology and Mathematics Education (AJSTME) Vol.1 No.1. 2011.

 

71.  Editor: Curriculum and Media Technology Research Journal of CUDIMAC, UNN, Vol 2. 2010.

 

72.  Review Editor: Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment published by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

73.  Review Editor: Journal of Agricultural and Science Education (CASE) published by College of Agricultural and Science Education (MOUAU)

PROF. ALPHONSUS ODO OVUTE

WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED/PAPERS PRESENTED

1.      Ovute, A.O. (2014). Participated in a workshop on Meta-analysis held at Boston, USA from July 30th to 1st August.

 

2.      Ovute, A.O. (2014). 2 days Training on Public procurement for Staff of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 26th to 27th Sept. 2014.

 

3.      Ovute, A.O. (2014). Assessment of the Achievement of NCE Igbo Language Objectives in Colleges of Education in Nigeria. Presented at the 1st Annual National Conference organized by College of Agricultural and Science Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 1st-4th July.

 

4.      Ovute, A.O. (2014). Training on E-learning for staff of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, from 2nd-3rd Febuary, 2014.

 

5.      Ovute, A.O. (2014). Participated at the Train-the-Trainers Workshop on the Use of the Revised 9-year Basic Education Curriculum at Abuja from 7th – 8th August.

 

6.      Ovute, A.O. (2013). Participated at the Annual National Conference on the Theme: National Transformation through Entrepreneurship Education Held at UNN from 3rd to 6th September.

 

7.      Ovute, A.O. (2012). Participated at the ESUT workshop/National Conference held at Enugu State University of Science & Technology between 26th-30th November.

 

8.      Ovute, A.O. (2010). Participated at the 1st International Conference on the theme: Curriculum Reforms in the 21st Century held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 16th-19th June.

 

9.      Ovute, A.O. (2012). Participated at the Annual Conference on Teacher Preparation and the Vision 20:20:20 held at the Institute of Education, UNN from 20th – 29th April.

 

10.  Ovute, A.O. (2010). Participated at the International Conference on Nigeria at 50: Rethinking Teacher Quality Held from 19th – 22nd May at UNN.

 

11.  Ovute, A.O. (2008). Participated at the 21st Annual Conference of CON on the Theme: Curriculum and the Total Person Held at Sheda, Abuja from 17th – 20th September.

 

12.  Ovute, A.O. (2008). Participated at the 9th International Conference Organized by HERAN from 10th – 13th September.

 

13.  Ovute, A.O. (2007). Re-engineering N.C.E. Teacher Education Programme in Nigeria for Sustainable Knowledge Delivery. Presented at the 9th Annual Conference of NAFAK held at Rivers State College of Education, Port-Harcourt between 12th-16th March.

 

14.  Ovute, A.O. (2007). Issues in the Consolidation of Tertiary Institutions as an Aspect of Reform in Education Sector in Nigeria. Presented at the Annual Conference of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukkafrom 6th – 9th August.

 

15.  Ovute, A.O. (2007). Problems and Prospects of Reform in N.C.E Teacher Education in Nigeria. Presented at the Annual Conference of Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 6th-9th June.

 

16.  Ovute, A.O. (2005). Re-packaging Research Findings in Science Education for Great and Dynamic Economy. A Paper Presented in the 2nd Annual National Conference of Association for encouraging Qualitative Education in Nigeria held at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, between 9th-13th May, on the theme: re-packaging Nigerian Education for Great and Dynamic Economy.

 

17.  Ovute, A.O. (2005). Evaluating the Competencies Possessed by Secondary School Teachers: Implication for Vision and Mission of Science Education. A Paper Presented at the Annual National Conference of NAFAK, held at F.C.T. College ZUba from 7th-11th March, on the theme: Vision and Mission of Education in the 21st Century.

 

18.  Ovute, A.O. (2005). Teachers Production Trend Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria: A Case Study of Two Colleges of Education. A paper presented at the 2005 Annual Conference of Institute of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka on Generation, Quality Assurance, and Dissemination, of Knowledge in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions for the 21st Century, held between 17th -21st May.

 

19.  Ovute, A.O. (2004). Extent of ICT Software Availability and Teacher Trainers ICT Literacy Level in Vocational Education Department. A paper presented at the National Conference of School of Vocational Education, FCE, Eha-Amufu from 26th-28th May.

 

20.  Ovute, A.O. (2004). Participated. At the 45th Annual Conference of STAN, on the theme: Refocusing Research in science, Technology and Mathematics (STM) Education held at Delta State.

 

21.  Ovute, A.O. (2004). Information and Communuication Technology (ICT) and Enhancement of Science Education. Presented at the National Conference on the theme: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Enhancement of Education in the 21st Century held at FCE (T), Umunze, Anambra State, from 18th-20th Febuary.

 

22.  Ovute, A.O. (2004). Participated in the 45th Annual Conference of STAN held at St. Patrick College, Asaba from 15th-21st August. Theme: Refocusing Research in STM Education in Nigeria.

 

23.  Ovute, A.O. (2003). Making Concepts in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STM) Visible in the Primary School Curriculum. A Paper Presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of School of Science, FCE, Eha-Amufu, from 7th-9th July.

 

24.  Ovute, A.O. (2002). An Appraisal of Science Teacher Education Programme in Nigeria. Presented at Eastern Zonal Conference of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COSEAU) held at Port-Harcourt, Rivers State from 18th – 20th September.

 

25.  Ovute, A.O. (2001). In Train-the-Trainers Workshop for Science and Mathematics Educators in Colleges of Education, Organised by NCE/UNESCO at Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri from 21st-27th October.

 

26.  Ovute, A.O. (2001). Poverty Alleviation through Science and Technology Education. Presented at the 2nd National Conferences of School of Sciences, FCE, Eha-Amufu, from 27th-30th November.

 

27.  Ovute, A.O. (2000). Appraisal of Science Teaching at the Nursery and Primary School Level in Nigeria for National Development. A Paper Presented at the Maiden National Conference of Arts and Social Science Educators at School of Arts and Science, FCE, Eha-Amufu from 17th – 20th May.

 

28.  Ovute, A.O. (2000). Improving the Quality of Education System for Sustainable Poverty Alleviation. A Paper presented at the Annual Conference of Nigerian Education Research Association (NERA) on the theme: New Directions in the Implentation and Sustainability of Poverty Alleviation Initiatives in Nigeria, held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 8th – 13th October.

 

29.  Ovute, A.O. (2000). Evaluation of the Techniques of Assessment used by Primary School Teachers in Primary Science and Mathematics Examinations. Presented at the Faculty of Education in Nigeria: Implementation and Logistic Initiatives for the South East State held from 3rd-7th July.

 

30.   Ovute, A.O. (2000). Male and Female Students Perception of the Role of Home Economics Education. A Paper Presented at the First National Conference Organized by Nigerian Home Economics Research Association at University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 22nd-25th March.

 

31.  Ovute, A.O. (1998). Participated. 3rd National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Educationists for National Development (NAEND) on the theme: Contemporary Issue and Education held at FCE, Zaria between 26th – 31st October.

 

32.  Ovute, A.O. & Nworgu B. G. (1998). The Effects of Political Presentation on Physics Practical Learning. Presented at the 39th Annual Conference of STAN.

 

33.  Ovute, A.O. (1998). Toward Integrative Research in Science Education. Paper presented at the 1st National Conference of Nigeria Association for Science Education Research (NASER) held at University of Lagos, Akoka from 6th 9th May.

 

34.  Ovute, A.O. & Nworgu B.G. (1997). Factorial Validation of Altitude to Physics: An Innovation in Attitude to Science Measurement. A Paper Presented at the 38th Annual Conference of STAN held at Rumfa College, Kano State from 18th 23rd August.

 

35.  Ovute, A.O. (1997). Assessment of the Physical Environment of Lecture Rooms in Nigeria Colleges of Education. A Paper presented at the 1st National Conference Organised by the School of Education, Kogi State College of Education Ankpa, 26th – 29th May.

 

36.  Ovute, A.O. (1997). The Use of Field Trips and Tours as A Method of teaching Science. A Paper presented at the Educational Conference on ‘Methods and media for Effective Instruction’ organized by the Associaion for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria, held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 10th-14th March.

 

37.  Ovute, A.O. (1996). Gender and Future Prospective Career as Factors Influencing Enrolment in Science Education. A Paper Presented at the 8th Annual National Conference of the Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria (APQEN) held at Kaduna Polytechnic from 7th – 12th October.