AMADI, UGOCHUKWU POLY NGOZI

PROFILE OF DR. AMADI, UGOCHUKWU POLY NGOZI (fcai, mstan, mwcci, mnva)

       Ugochukwu.amadi@mouau.edu.ng

 

RANK:   PROFESSOR IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY    

              (MICHAEL  OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, 2015)

             CHIEF LECTURER (FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TECH UMUNZE      

              ANAMBRA STATE, 2008)

 

BIODATA

NAME:                                                                         AMADI, UGOCHUKWU POLY NGOZI

STATE OF ORIGIN:                                                      Imo

LGA OF ORIGIN                                                           Mbaitoli

CONTACT ADDRESS:                                                 College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State

NATIONALITY:                                                            Nigerian

 

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:                                       1.   Vocational Agricultural Education

                                                                                    2.   Curriculum and Instructional Technology

 

B. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED: 

 

Community School, Ochii-Ogwa	1965-1973	Primary (1973)
Holy Ghost College Owerri	1974-1979	Secondary – West African School Certificate (WASC) (1979) and GCE O/L (1978).
AlvanIkoku College of Owerri	1974-1979	Nigerian Certificate in Education Education (NCE) (1982).
University of Nigeria Nsukka	1984-1988	B.Sc (Ed) Hons, (1988) Vocational Agricultural Education
University of Nigeria Nsukka	1988-1990	M.Ed (1990) Vocational Agricultural Education
NnamdiAzikiwe University Awka	1996-2000	PhD (2001) Curriculum & InstructionalTechnology

 

ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1.         PhD (2001) Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology (UNIZIK, Awka)

2.         M.Ed (1990) Agricultural Education (UNN)

3.         B.Sc  (1988) Agricultural Education (UNN)

4.         NCE    (1982) Agricultural Education (AIFCE, Owerri)

5.         WASC (1979) (Holy Ghost College, Owerri),

6.         Certificate in Computer Education (2005) (FCE (T), Umunze

 

WORK / FIELD EXPERIENCE

Period	Organization	Responsibility
1982 -1989	Kwara State Education Mangt board, Ilorin	Teaching
1990 -1993	Imo State Education. Management Board	Teaching
1993 -2014	Federal College of Education Teaching (Technical), Umunze	Teaching
2008- Date	National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)	Course writer &Instructional -Facilitator
2014 – Date	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State Teaching, Supervision & Research	Course writer &Instructional -Facilitator

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

1996-1998         Dean, School of Agriculture / Home Economics Education.FCE(T), Umunze

                        Administrative Responsibilities

 

2000-2002         Pioneer Co-ordinator (Continuing Education / Outreach programme)

Programme Implementation

 

2002-2004         Head of Department                                           Administrative

                        Agricultural Education                                        Responsibilities

                        FCE (Tech.), Umunze

 

2004-2007         FCE (Tech.), Umunze                                        Admnistrative

                        Coordinator Sandwich  programme                      Responsibilitie

 

2008-2009         Head of Department                                           Administrative

                         Agricultural Education                                       Responsibilities

 

2009-2012         Dean, School of Agriculture / Home Economics Education

2015- Date        Deputy Dean, College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State.

 

 

FELLOWSHIPS & MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

 1)        Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria (FICAN)

 2)        Member, World Council on Curriculum and Instruction (MWCCI)

 3)        Member, Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON)

 4)        Member, Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (MSTAN)

6)         Member International Vocational Education and Training (MIVETA)

 7)        Fellow and Nigerian Board Representative of the American Biographical Institute (FABI)

 8)        Member, Nigerian Association of Technical and Vocational teachers. (MNATVT)

 9)        Member, National Association of Agricultural Educators (MNAAE)

10)        Member, International Society for Promotion of children –in-Science and Technology (CIST)

 

EXTERNAL EXAMINER: 1. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) (2016 – Date)

   2. Abia State College of Education (Tech), Arochukwu – 2017

AWARDS:“AWARD 2016”Award of Excellence in Academics and Leadership in Trade Union Development by the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) South-East Zone

 

 

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

1.       Amadi, U P N, Okafor J.O, Ibebuike, U.O  & Ogbu, E.E (2017). Mitigating the challenges of

integratingagricultural psychoproduction skills into Basic education curriculum for sustainable food security and agricultural development. Journal of Curriculum and Instruction 11(1).

 

2.       Amadi, U P N, Egbulonu L.A & Ubochi, D.O (2017). Strategies for achieving sustainable

developmentin the 21st Century through the Universal Basic Education curriculum.Journal of Curriculum and Instruction 11 (2).

 

3.       Amadi, U P N, Udo, M.C.E &Okoli, O.P (2016). Entrepreneurship Education for youth

empowermentand economic developmentbin the 21st Century Nigeria. The Journal of Nigerian Association of Technology (JONATT) 11(1)

 

.4.    Amadi U P N  & Okafor J.O (2016): Employability skills competencies of Nigerian university graduates

andthe 21st century Employers, Demands. International Journal of Educational StudiesINJEDS 1(1)

4.       Amadi U P N& Egbulonu L. A (2016). Re-inventing LiberalEducation in the 21st century: A

survey.International Journal of Educational Studies INJEDS 1(1)

 

5.       Nwarieji, F.E, Amadi U.P.N, & Okereke, C.M (2016). Utilization of E-learning and Distance

education inTeaching Agricultural Education in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. International Journal of Educational StudiesINJEDS 1(2)

 

6.       Dibia, N.G & Amadi U.P.N (2016). Integrating Vocapreneurship into Basic Education

curriculum:Implications for curriculum contextualization and Guidance in the world of work. International Journal of Educational Studies INJEDS 1(2)

 

7.       Nwarieji, F.E, Amadi U.P.N, Aniagoro, A.  & Okereke, U.M (2016). Innovative perspectives in

theapplication of ICT in Rural Agricultural production systems in Imo State. International Journal of Educational Studies INJEDS 1(3)

 

8.       Nwarieji, F.E, Amadi U.P.N (2016). Evaluation of Unified Agricultural Extension services

(UAES) inputssupply and utilization by farmers for sustainable agricultural production in Imo State. International Journal of Educational Studies INJEDS 1(3)

 

9.       Dibia, N.G &Amadi U.P.N (2016).Re-engineering the traditional corporal punishment system

for qualityservice delivery in the Nigerian education system. International Journal of Educational Studies INJEDS 1(1)

10.   Dibia, N.G & Amadi U.P.N (2016).Re-engineering the traditional value into Nigerian Education

system: Implications for curriculum and national development. Contemporary Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 6(5).Published by Academic Network Publishing, Netherlands.

 

 

11.   Dibia, N.G. & Amadi, U.P.N. (2015). Parental incarceration and its implications on child

delinquency and criminality: curricular and guidance implications. Journal of Sustainable Education 1(1) Published by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

12.   Amadi , U.P.N, Amadi F.N.C &Udo, M.C.E (2016).Facilitating learning through curriculum

contextualization: need for paradigm shift. International Journal of Educational Studies INJEDS 1(2)

 

13.   Amadi, U.P.N & Igwe,M.C (1015). Open Educational resources and the Teaching and

Learning in HigherEducational Institutions in Nigeria.Ebonyi Journal of Library and Information Science 2(1)

 

14.   Amadi U P N & Udo, Maryann C.E (12015). Quality Deliver Systems for Teacher Education

Curriculum:Contemporary Pedagogic Issues in the Integration of Technologies of Information and Communication. Journal of Agricultural and Science Education (JASE) 1(1) Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

15.   Amadi U P N & Amadi, Felicia. N.C (12015). Home Environmental Factor affecting Learning in

the EarlyChildhood Person: Policy and Curricular Implications. Journal of Agricultural and Science Education (JASE) 1(1) Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

16.   Amadi U P N & Amadi F N C (2013): Early Childhood Environmental Education (ECEE):

Issues andCurriculum Implications in the Nigerian context.Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary studies (special ed.) 2 (12)An official Publication of the Mediterranean centre for Social and Educational Research, MCSER, Rome-Italy

 

17.   UduChikwuo S.& Amadi U P N (2013): Integrating Basic Entrepreneurship Studies into

PrimaryEducation Curriculum: Platform for National Development. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 2 (5)An official Publication of the Mediterranean centre for Social and Educational Research, MCSER, Rome-Italy.

 

18.   Amadi U P N & Amadi F N C (2014): Marital crisis in the Nigerian Society: Causes,

Consequences andManagement Strategies.Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences5 (26) MCSER, Publishing Rome-Italy

 

19.   Amadi U P N {2013): Appraising Work-based Learning Experiences of Technical and

Vocational (Teacher)Education and Training (TVTET) Programmes in Nigeria.Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Special Edition 4 (5) An official Publication of the Mediterranean centre for Social and Educational Research, MCSER, Rome-Italy.

20.   Amadi U.P.N (2012): The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in System

Development and Quality Delivery of Vocational Education in Nigeria: Curriculum Implications. International Journal of Educational and Scientific Research 2 (8)An official Publication of the Mediterranean centre for Social and Educational Research, MCSER, Rome-Italy.

 

21.   Amadi U P N (2012): Information and Communication Technologies in the Implementation of

Participatory Agricultural Reforms and Rural development Initiatives in the South-Eastern Nigeria.International Journal of Educational and Social Research 2 (10)An official Publication of the Mediterranean centre for Social and Educational Research, MCSER, Rome-Italy.

 

22.   Amadi U P N (2012): Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development for youth Empowerment in

Nigeria:Constraints and Initiatives for improvement.International Journal of Educational and Social Research 2 (10)An official Publication of the Mediterranean centre for Social and Educational Research, MCSER, Rome-Italy.

 

23.   Amadi U.P.N (2012) : Strategies for Implementation of Agricultural Science Curriculum in Imo

StateSchool System: Imperatives for Occupational Skills Acquisition by students Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences 3 (13) An official Publication of the Mediterranean centre for Social and Educational Research, MCSER, Rome-Italy.

 

24.   Amadi U.P.N (2006): A Guided Approach for Developing Training Materials for youth

AgriculturalProgrammes.Interdisciplinary, Journal (INTEJ) 7 (1).World Council for Curriculum and   Instruction (WCCI).

 

25.   Amadi U.P.N & Azubuike O.C. (2006): Consumer’s Disposition to food Additives in

contemporaryNigeria, Need for consumer Education and Protection. Eastern COEASU Journal of Teacher Education (ECOJOTE ( 2(1).

 

26.   Amadi U.P.N  (2006): Distance Learning Initiatives Intervention Strategy for Meeting the

Teacherrequirements of the Universal Basic Education (UBE).Eastern COEASU Journal of Teacher Education (ECOJOTE) 2(2)

 

27.   Amadi U.P.N (2005) Improving Distance Learning Delivery system through Effective

Application of Instructional Technology.Journal of Education for Professional Growth (JEPG) 1 (1)

 

28.   Ugwuanyi A.A & Amadi U.P.N (1998): Nature and Scope of Literature in Agricultural Sciences

Journal of Vocational of Agricultural Education. 1 (1)An Official Publication of the Dept of Agricultural Education Federal college of Education (Tech), Umunze

 

29.   Amadi U.P.N&Amadi F.N.C (2008): Community Leadership & Rural Development in

Contemporary Nigeria Society: Problems and Prospects Journal of Vocational Agricultural Education. 1(1)an Official Publication of the Dept. of Agricultural Education.Federal College of Education (Tech.), Umunze.

 

30.   Amadi U.P.N (2000) Capacity Utilization of Curriculum Resources for Vocational Teacher

Education.Journal of the World Council on Curriculum & Instruction (WCCI) 2 (1).

 

31.   Amadi U.P.N (1996) Strategies for improving the skills and competencies of Agriculture

Teachers inPrivate Schools in Imo State. In N.P.M. Esomonu& O.B Ibe (eds) The Imperatives of Vocational and Educational for a Developing Country Umunze. F.C.E. (T), Research and Publications Unit.

 

32.   Ejezie V.N &Amadi U.P.N (2001): Science Education: A Realistic Approach to Development

of aDemocratic Nation. Arts and Social Sciences Forum Journal 1 (1).Enugu State

University of Technology

 

33.   Amadi U.P.N (2003): Macro-economic instability, social security & poverty Alleviation in

Nigeria a Contextual appraisal.Journal of Agriculture & Home Economics 1 (1)  an official Publication of the School of Agricultural / Home Economics Education, Federal College of Education (tech), Umunze.

 

34.   Amadi U.P.N (2003): Professional Accountability of the Nigeria Teacher in a Democratic

     Dispensation. Nigerian Journal of Functional Education (NIJOFED) 2 (2)Enugu State         University of Technology

 

 

 

35.   Amadi U.P.N (2004): Strategizing for Effective Implementation of Primary agriculture

Curriculum inNigeria for sustaining children’s Interest in Agriculture. International Journal of Children – in – Science and Technology (JOCIST) 2 (1).

 

36.   Amadi U.P.N & Amadi F.N.C.  (2004): Safety Education for Occupational Discipline: a

Curricular Challenge to Vocational & Technical and Science Education. Nigeria Journal of Education (NIJOTEN) 3 (1).

 

37.   Amadi U.P.N (2007): The Challenges of Teaching and Learning of Rudimentary Agricultural

Psychoproductive skills at primary school level.The Third World in Social Science Perspective.Abia State University Uturu

 

38.   Amadi U.P.N (2005): The Nigeria Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Philosophical Bases and

Relevance to World’s Civilization.Nigeria Heritage Book of reading (2nd edition), Abia State University, Uturu.

 

39.   Amadi U.P.N & Ejezie V.N(1996): Optimizing Revenue Yielding Potential of Vocational

EducationProgrammed: Strategic Options for self-funding of Vocational Education. In Obodo G. Science & Technology Education in a Depressed Economy. Enugu, ESUT.

 

40.   Amadi U.P.N (2003): The Guidance Role of the Agriculture Teacher at Primary and Junior

SecondaryLevels: Curriculum Imperatives for the UBE (2003): Science & Technology Education for sustainable UBE in Nigeria. Umunze, F.C.E.(T). Research Publications Unit.

 

41.   Amadi U.P.N (2004): Guidance Role of the Agriculture Teacher at primary and Junior

Secondary levels:curriculum imperatives for the Universal Basic of Education (UBE). Science & Technology Education for Sustainable UBE in Nigeria. Publications Unit of the Federal College of Education (Tech), Umunze.

 

42.   Amadi U.P.N (1995): Adapting Machine Technology to the Teaching of Agriculture in

Secondary School: Issues, Constraints and Solutions. In Eyibe (ed.) Educational administration, Planning and Supervision.Oko: the Polytechnic Press.

 

43.   Amadi U.P.N (1995): Strategies for making occupational Guidance an Integral part of future

Vocational Education Programmed in Nigeria. In Eze T.I &Ezeani N.P.M (ed.) Conceptual Issues on social and Economic Implications of Vocational & Technical Education in Nigeria. UmunzeF.C.E(T) Research and Publications Unit.

 

44.   Amadi U.P.N & Orikpe E.A. (1997): Enhancing the productivity in Entrepreneurial Skills /

Competencies of peasant woman using the extension factor. In Esomonu N.P.M (ed.) The Essentials of Entrepreneurship in Science, Engineering and Technology.

 

45.   Amadi U.P.N & Obodo G.E (1997): Youth Organizations as a strategy for Entrepreneurial skills

Development in Agriculture. In Esomonu N.P.M. (ed.) The Essentials of Entrepreneurship in Science, Engineering and Technology.Umunze, F.C.E.(T). Research and publication unit.

 

46.   Orikpe E.A & Amadi UPN (2001).Effective Women Education in Nigeria: Issues and

Strategies. TowardsGender Equality in Nigeria in the 21st Century. Book of Reading.Federal College of Education (Tech) Umunze.

 

 

Textbooks/EditedBooks

1.       Amadi U.P.N, Modebelu, M.N, Umezulike, N.A.(Eds) (2015). Foundations of Curriculum

Development. (Theory and Practice).(ISBN:978-978-51430-7-7). Umunze-nigeria, ANNYCO Publishers Ltd.

 

2.       Amadi U.P.N , Orikpe E.A. &Osinem E.C  (2007):Theoretical Foundations of Vocational &

Technical Education (ISBN: 978-2006-94-4)Umunze, Annyco Printers & publishers.

 

3.       Amadi U.P.N  (2008): An Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Agriculture and 

Biological Sciences, Umunze, Divine Printers & Publishers

 

4.       Amadi U.P.N, Orikpe E.A. &Osinem E.C  (1997): Introduction to Vocational & Technical

Education (ISBN: 978-2621-76-5) Owerri: Alphabet Publishers, Ltd.

 

5.       Amadi U.P.N,  Orikpe E.A. Onweh V.E &Ugwuanyi A.A  (2004):  Theory and Practice of   Teaching (ISBN: 978-200650-5) UmunzeAnnyco Printers &publishers

 

6.       Amadi U.P.N, Orikpe E.A. &Osinem E.C (2004): Agricultural Meteorology and Climatology:

( ISBN: 978-2006-14-9).UmunzeAnnyco Printers & publishers

7.       Orikpe E A, Amadi U P N&Okafor E N (2005).Fundamentals of Curriculum Theory and      Practice Umunze, ANNYCO Printers & Publishers

 

Chapter Contributions in Book of Reading

1.       AMADI,U.P.N (2015).Fundamentals of curriculum making (chapter 11). In Amadi U.P.N,

Modebelu, M.N, Umezulike, N.A.(Eds) (2015). Foundations of Curriculum Development. (Theory and Practice).(ISBN:978-978-51430-7-7). Umunze-nigeria, ANNYCO Publishers Ltd.

2.       AMADI,U.P.N (2015). Curriculum development strategies (13). Amadi U.P.N, Modebelu, M.N,

Umezulike, N.A.(Eds) (2015). Foundations of Curriculum Development. (Theory and Practice).(ISBN:978-978-51430-7-7). Umunze-nigeria, ANNYCO Publishers Ltd.

3.       AMADI,U.P.N (2015). Resources for curriculum implementation (21).In Amadi U.P.N,

Modebelu, M.N, Umezulike, N.A.(Eds) (2015). Foundations of Curriculum Development. (Theory and Practice).(ISBN:978-978-51430-7-7). Umunze-nigeria, ANNYCO Publishers Ltd.

4.       AMADI,U.P.N (2015).Curriculum Evaluation (chapter 23).In Amadi U.P.N, Modebelu, M.N,

Umezulike, N.A.(Eds) (2015). Foundations of Curriculum Development. (Theory and Practice).(ISBN:978-978-51430-7-7). Umunze-nigeria, ANNYCO Publishers Ltd.

5.       Amadi U P N (2013): Micro-Teaching Laboratory. In Okafor E. N &Assimonye A C (eds)   Principles and Practice of Micro-Teaching and Teaching Practice(ISBN:978-978-      51430-7-1).Umunze; ANNYCO Publishers Ltd.

6.       Amadi U P N (2013): Set Induction. In Okafor E N &Assimonye A C (eds) Principles and Practice of Micro-Teaching and Teaching Practice(ISBN:978-978-51430-7-1).Umunze;            ANNYCO  Publishers Ltd.

7.       Amadi, U.P.N (2016).Management of Technical and vocational Education. Foundations of             Technical and Vocational Education.Uyo, IGM Ventures

8.       Amadi, U.P.N (2016). Evaluation of Technical and Vocational Education.Foundations of    Technical and Vocational Education. Uyo, IGM Ventures

 

 

Book of Proceeding:

1.       Appraising Work-based Learning Experiences of Technical and Vocational education 7 training (TVET) Programmes in Nigeria IIC2013 Interdisciplinary Conference on Education and Development(African Association for Teaching and Learning (AATL)

 

I. Editorship / Journal / Textbooks

1. Member, Editorial Board  The European Journal of Educational Research (2012)ISSN 2165-8714
2. Member, Editorial Board of the International Association for Teaching and Learning (IATL)
3. Member, Editorial Board of the African Association for Teaching and Learning (AATL)
4. Member, Editorial Board Journal of Educational Research International Association for Teaching and Learning ISBN 978-84-612-8475-7  (2012)  Book of Proceedings volume 1 ISSN 2165-8714
5. Member, Scientific committee International Congress on Social and Cultural Research (ICSC,2012)
6. Eastern COEASU Journal of Teacher Education ECOJOTE VO1 2 (1) &Vol 2 (2) 2006-2008
7. Editor Foundational Studies in Agriculture (2009) (ISBN: 978-578-412-3 ): A publications of the Department of Agricultural Education, F.C.E (Tech.), Umunze
8. Co-Editor Eastern COEASU Journal of Teacher Education ECOJOTEVo1 3 (1) & (2).

 

J. ACADEMIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS ATTENDANCE

 

            Amadi, U.P.N. & Udo, M.C.E (2018)..Teacher Educators’ Perceptions on ICT_pedagogy integration into Teacher Education Curriculum in Southeast Nigeria. Presented at the 2nd Annual National conference of Education Benchmarkers in Nigeria held at the University of Uyo  3rd – 6th , 2018.

Amadi, U.P.N, Ogedi, P. &Udo, M.C.E (2016). 11th Biennial conference on Curriculum and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Nigerian Chapter held at Imo State University, Owerri from 19th  – 22nd October.

 

Amadi,U.P.N,Amadi, F.N.C, & Udo, M.C.E. (2016). Managing problems and planning activities involving ICT-pedagogy integration into curriculum at the Basic education level in Nigeria. Presented at the national conference of the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) held at  Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri.

 

Amadi U.P.N & Amadi F.N.C (2015). Paradidgm for Effective Integration of Play Pedagogy into Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE) Curriculum in Nigeria presented at the Maiden International Conference of The College of Education Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria July 12 – 16, 2015

 

Dibia, N.G & Amadi, U.P.N (2015). Re-engineering the traditional value into Nigerian Education system: Implications for curriculum and national development Presented at the Researchers International Networks International conference: Theme “Perspectives in Education, Technological Development and Agriculture in the 21st Century Africa” held at the College of Education Conference Centre, University of Cape Coast, Ghana from 13 – 16th October, 2015.

 

Amadi U.P.N & Udo, Maryann C.E (2015). Developing Amorphous Schooling Profiles in Nigeria through Effective Integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into Pedagogical Paradigms. Presented at Maiden International Conference of the College of Agricultural & Science Education , Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia- state held July 12st  – 16th , 2015

 

Amadi U.P.N & Amadi F.N.C (2014). Marital Crisis in the Nigerian Society: Causes, Consequences and Management Strategies present at the Abuja International Conference on Human and Social sciences (AICHSS, 2014) held at Abuja FCT, Nigeria October 13 – 16, 2014.

 

Amadi U.P.N& Amadi F.N.C (2014). Home Environmental Factors Affecting Learning in the Early Childhood person: Policy and Curricular Implications, presented at the Maiden national Conference of the College of Agricultural & Science Education , Michael Okpara University of agriculture Umudike, Abia- state held July 1st  – 4th , 2014

 

Amadi U.P.N& Udo, Maryann C.E (2014). Quality Delivery Systems for Teacher Education Curriculum: Contemporary Pedagogic Issues in the Integration of Technologies of Information and Communication, presented at the Maiden national Conference of the College of Agricultural & Science Education , Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia- state held July 1st  – 4th , 2014

 

Amadi U P N (2012): Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development for Youth Empowerment in   Nigeria: Constraints and policy Options” presented at ASSR/AATL International conference on Agriculture, Science and engineering, held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, September 3 – 7, 2012.

 

Amadi U P N (2012): “Information and communication Technologies (ICT) in the Implementation of Participatory Agricultural Reforms and Rural Development Initiative the South-Eastern Nigeria” presented at the International Congress on Business and Economic Research held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria September 4 – 8, 2012.

 

Amadi U P N (in Attendance) “The Emerging Challenges of Teacher Education in Nigeria”   1st National Conference organized by the Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria held at the national Commission for Colleges of Education(NCCE) Secretariat Plot A01, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District, Abuja,Nigeria, January 26 – 29 , 2010.

 

Amadi U P N 2009 “Meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Food Security and Sustainable Agricultural Development in Nigeria through the Application of Biotechnology” presented at 9th National Conference on Skills Development in Science& Technology Education for the MDGs held at Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, Nigeria, September 22 – 25 2009.

 

Amadi U P N (2009) (Attendance/Participation) UNESCO – NIGERIA – TVET Project on “Training on the Use of ICT Resources to facilitate Teaching & WEB Design” held at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus September 18 – 26 2009.

 

Amadi, U.P.N (2011) (Attendance/Participation) “ Upskilling of TVET Teachers” Programme/Workshop (STEP – B World Bank Assisted Project) organized by University of Nigeria Centre of Excellence in Vocational Technical Education, Training and Research, held September 26 – October 5th 2011.

 

Amadi U P N & Amadi F N C (2013): “Early Childhood Environmental Education (ECCE): Issues and Curriculum Implication in the Nigerian Context” presented at the 2013 AATL/MCSER International Conference on Teaching and Learning held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike – Abia State- Nigeria August 12 – 15, 2013.

 

Udu C. S & Amadi U P N (2013) “Integrating Basic Entrepreneurship Studies into Primary Education Curriculum: Platform for Sustainable National Development” presented at the 2013 AATL/MCSER International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC) held at Umunze – Nigeria July 1 – 4.

 

Amadi U P N (2013): “Appraising Work-based Learning Experiences of Technical and Vocational (Teacher) Education and Training (TVTET) Programmes in Nigeria”. Presented at the International Conference on Environmental Studies and Research (ICESR2013) held at Umunze – Nigeria

July 1 – 4

 

Amadi U P N (2011) “Strategies for Effective Utilization of Work-based Learning Experiences in Technical, vocational Education and Training(TVET)” presented at the Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Vocational Association (NVA) held at the University of Nigeria Nsukka – Nigeria November 16 – 19

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Amadi U P N (2011) (Attendance/Participation) “Workshop on Computer Application and Uses of Multimedia in Instruction” organized by the FGN – Industrial Training Fund (ITF)held at Umunze – Nigeria July 11 – 13.

 

Amadi U P N (2007).Poverty and Hunger: Fundamental Issues and Option for food security in the Third world, presented at the 1st Annual Conference of the Association for promoting Life-long Learning in Nigeria (APLL) held at ESUT, Enugu August 15th – 17th.

 

Amadi U.P.N (2005). Role of Information and Communication Technology(ICT) in Systems Development and Quality Delivery of Vocational Education in Nigeria: Curriculum Implications, organized by Curriculum & Instructional Materials Development Centre (CUDIMAC), University of Nigeria, Nsukka July 4th – 7th

 

Amadi U.P.N (2005). Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development: Constraints to and Initiatives for Youth Employment in Nigeria, presented at the 18th Annual National conference of the Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (NATT) held at Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt October 10th – 15th

 

Amadi U.P.N (2003). Strategizing for Effective Implementation of Primary Agriculture Curriculum in Nigeria for sustaining Children’s Interest in Agriculture, presented at 2nd International Conference on “Children –in- Science and Technology” held at Federal College of Education (Technical), UmunzeAnambra State November 4th – 6th

 

Amadi U.P.N (2005). Challenges of Teaching & Learning of Rudimentary Agriculture Psycho-production skills at Primary School level, presented at 3rd International Conference on “ Children –in- Science and Technology”  held at Federal College of Education (Technical), UmunzeAnambra State November 2nd – 4th

 

Amadi U.P.N (2001). (Attendance).FME-UNESCO Sub-Regional Training/ Workshop for “Developing Open/Distance Education Materials held at NUC Abuja- Nigeria, June 4- 7

 

REFEREES:

1.      Prof. Nneka A. Umezulike – Dean, College of Education

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

2.      Prof. Mkpa A. Mkpa, Faculty of Education,

Abia State University, Uturu.

 

3.      Dr. Azubuike C. Nwokocha, (Immediate-past Registrar)

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture ,Umudike.

EVIDENCE OF POSTGRADUATE THESIS SUPERVISIONEVIDENCE OF POSTGRADUATE THESIS SUPERVISION

S/N	NAME OF STUDENT	REG.NUMBER	INSTITUTION	THESIS TITLE	DEGREE AWARDED	YEAR OF AWARD
1	Ezeibe, Grace Udonna.	NOU/070250967	NOUN, AWKA CENTRE	Comparative study of students performance in senior secondary school certificate biology examinations in Anambra State	MSc. Science Education (Biology)	2009
2	Anielo,EbenezerIkechukwu	NOU/060156220	NOUN, AWKA CENTRE	Application of multimedia technology in teaching and learning of christian religious studies in secondary schools in Anaocha LGA of Anambra state	M.EduTech	2009
3	Ubanyi, Edith Ugo	NOU/070358910	NOUN, AWKA CENTRE	Perceptions of teachers on the impact of examination malpractice on the cognitive ability of students in Enugu State secondary schools	MEd.Edu management and planning	2009
4	Okolocha, Augustina	NOU/060045744	NOUN, AWKA CENTRE	Effect of application of instructional media in teaching and learning of social studies in primary schools in Njikoka LGEA of Anambra State	M.EduTech	2009
5	Johnson, Kufre Sunday	MOUAU/PG/PGDE/14/3856	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike	Adequacy of senior secondary school chemistry curriculum for entrepreneurial skills acquisition by students in Ukanafun LGA of Akwa Ibom State	PGDE	2016
6	Okoli, Christian Ugochukwu	MOUAU/PG/PGDE/14/3673	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike	Appraisal of return of schools to missionary owners in Abia state	PGDE	2016
7	Udoudo, Esther	MOUAU/PG/MEd/13/3014	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	School environmental factors influencing teachers’ job performance in public secondary school in Ikot Ekpene Education zone of Akwa Ibom state	M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction	2016
8	Anele, AbijahChinasa	MOUAU/PG/MEd/13/3270	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	Availability and Utilization of instructional resources in the implementation of Business studies at Upper basic Education level in Owerri zone of Imo state	M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction	2016
9	Udo, Maryann ChidiEtimbuk	MOUAU/PG/MEd/14/3717	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	Teacher educators’ perceptions of ICT-Pedagogy integration into teacher education curriculum in Southeast, Nigeria.	M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction	2017
10	Imuk, David Inyang	MOUAU/PG/MEd/14/3676	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	Perceptions of principals and teachers of the imperatives of inclusive education for special needs learners in Akwa Ibom state	M.Ed Curriculum &Instruction	2017
11	Okafor, Maureen chidera	MOUAU/PG/MEd/14/34687	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	Media literacy, digital competence and utilization open educational resources among English language students in tertiary institutions in Ebony state.	M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction	2017
12	Egbulonu, Love Amarachi	MOUAU/PG/MEd/14/4426	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	Teachers’ perceptions of influence of early childhood  care and development education on cognitive and social development of children in Abia State	M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction	2017
13	Aliwa, Joseph Chimara	MOUAU/PG/PhD/13/2622	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	Assessment of Traditional Institutions’ Initiatives on Community Development in Southeast, Nigeria	PhD Adult & Continuing Education	2017
14	Ibebuike, Ursula Obiageli	MOUAU/PG/PhD/14/3822	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	Effect of Cognitive Apprenticeship and Reciprocal Teaching Methods on Junior Secondary Scholl Students’ Academic Achievement in Home Economics in Imo State	PhD Curriculum & Instruction	2017
15	Ogbu, Eke Eke	MOUAU/PG/PhD/13/2622	University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara Umudike	Effect of Jigsaw and Know-What –Learn Strategies on Senior Secondary School students’ Academic Achievement and Motivation in Reading Comprehension	PhD Curriculum & Instruction	2017