OBI, OSOROCHI PATRICIA

A. PERSONAL DATA

1. NAME:                                                                          DR. OSOROCHI PATRICIA OBI

3. STATE OF ORIGIN;                                                        Imo

4. NATIONALITY:                                                               Nigeria

5. MARITAL STATUS;                                                         Married

6. PRESENT STATUS:                                                       Associate Professor

7. DEPARTMENT:                                                              Psychology and Counselling

8. CONTACT ADDRESS:                                                    Department of Psychology and Counselling

                                                                                                College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, PMB

 

B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1. Institutions Attended with Dates

i.                   St. Anthony’s Primary School, Umuezeala, Nsu                                     1964-1972

ii.                  Girls’ Secondary School, Ezeoke, Nsu.                                                  1972-1977

iii.                Alvan Ikoku College Of Education, Owerri                                                 1978-1981

iv.                 Abia State University, Uturu                                                                    1989-1993                  

v.                  Abia State University, Uturu                                                                    1995-1997

vi.                Abia State University, Uturu                                                                     1999-2004

 

2. Academic/Professional Qualifications with Dates

     i.  First School Leaving Certificate                                                            1972

     ii. West African school Certificate                                                                        1977

     iii. General Certificate in Education                                                          1989

     iv. Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE)                                             1981

     v.  B.Ed in Guidance and Counselling                                                      1993

     vi.  M.Ed in Guidance and Counselling                                                    1997

     vii. Ph.D in Guidance and Counselling                                                          2004

 

C. CAREER HISTORY

i.        PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT WITH DATES

1.      Abia State University Staff Primary School- Teaching-1983-1993

2.      Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana- Teaching-1993-1999

ii.      EMPLOYMENT IN MOUAU WITH DATES

1.      Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike- Non-Teaching-1999-2011

2.      Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike-Academic Staff-2011-Date

 

D. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

i. Member, Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 1998 to date

ii. Member, American Psychological Association (APA) 2011 to date

iii. Member, North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP) 2000 to 2006

iv. Member, Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) 2003 to date

v. Member, National Council for Educational Psychologists (NCEP) 2004 to date

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

vi. Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, 2005.

 

E. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES SERVED IN THE UNIVERSITY

1.      Secretary, Committee on Anti-cult activities in the University-2000.

2.      Financial secretary, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Women Association, 2007-date

3.      Secretary, University-wide sanitation Committee 2009.

4.      Secretary, Senate Committee on review of academic regulations, students’ information handbook and regulations on examination and discipline 2010.

5.      Secretary, University committee on reward of excellence 2009

6.      Chairman, Committee on University culture 2010

7.      Secretary, Local organizing Committee (LOC), first Annual conference of College of Agricultural and Science Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2014.

8.      Secretary, Local Organizing Committee (LOC), first International Conference of College of Agricultural and Science Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2015.

9.      Member, Committee on socio-cultural life and symbols of the University 2009.

10.  Member, Committee on Arts exhibition of the University 2009.

11.  Member, Committee on HIV/AIDS initiative for Tertiary institutions –moving the agenda forward 2007.

12.  Member, task force on 2007 recurrent and capital Estimates for Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2006.

13.  Member, Committee on coordination of the official flag-off and matriculation ceremony of registered participants for global export market access and expo local and global micro enterprise development university training programme in Abia State 2015.

 

F.      PROJECTS/CANDIDATES SUPERVISED

Postgraduate

S/N	NAME OF CANDIDATE	MATRIC. NUMBER	Degree Awarded
1	Onyike, Odo Nkem	IMSU/2000/M.ED/26/0045	M.Ed (Educational Management & Planning)
2	Arisa, Peace Nnennaya	IMSU/2000/M.ED/26/0050	M. ED (Guidance and Counselling)
3	Ngaobiwu, Margaret C.	IMSU/2000/M.ED/26/0053	M.ED (Guidance and Counselling)
4	Osuagwu, Phillipa Ngozi	IMSU/2000/PGD/26/3837	PGDE
5	Nwambeke, Philomena Otuomasirichi	MOUAU/PGDE/13/3420	PGDE
6	Okoye, Clara Chinyelu	MOUAU/PGDE/12/2487	PGDE
7	Oguenyi, Emmanuel	PG/M.ED/13/2946	M.Ed, G/C (Completed)
8	Chukwu, Sermon Dickson	MOUAU /PG/M.ED/13/3488	M.Ed Psy(In Progress)
9	Okoro, Uzunma	MOUAU /PG/M.ED/13/3467	M.Ed Psy (In Progress)
10	Ogbonna Rhoda C	PG/M.ED/13/3442	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
11	Nmaram, Florence O.	PG/M.ED/13/2876	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
12	Ocheni, Rosemary	PG/M.ED/14/4592	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
13	Udunwa, Williams Kelechi	PG/M.ED/14/4746	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
14	Willie, Esther N.	PG/M Ed/GC/14/4089	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
15	Njoku, Chikodi	PG/M Ed/GC/14/4386	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
16	Duru Ngozi	PG/PhD/GC/14/3867	Ph.D, G/C(In Progress)
17	Onyenso, Ogechi	PG/PhD/GC/15/6518	Ph.D, G/C(In Progress)
18	Nicholas, Ikechukwu	PG/PhD/GC/15/6861	Ph.D, G/C(In Progress)
19	Njoku, Chinyere Calista	PG/M Ed/GC/15/4970	M.ED, G/C(In Progress)
20	Nwafor, Chioma C.	PG/M Ed/GC/15/5062	M.ED, G/C(In Progress)
21	Uche-Okoronkwo, Eunice	PG/M Ed/GC/15/5494	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
21	Effiong, Theresa Andy	PG/PhD/GC/16/9473	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
22	Ebeniro, Emmanuel  N.	PG/M.Ed/GC/16/9390	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
23	Ekekwe, Kelechi	PG/M.Ed/GC/16/9388	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)
24	Okorie, Anthony E.	PG/M.Ed/GC/16/10190	M.Ed, G/C(In Progress)

 

 

Undergraduate (completed)

1	Okezie, Eze Bright	MOUAU/08/12174	2012	B. Agric.
2	Onuoha, Uchechi	MOUAU/08/12612	2013	B. Agric.
3	Akusia, Tochukwu Arinze	MOUAU/09/1449	2014	B. Agric.
4	Emenonye Chukwunyere Joseph	MOUAU/09/13136	2014	B. Agric.
5	Ukandu, Esther	MOUAU/10/17250	2014	B. Agric
6	Bob-Manuel, Berkinwari	MOUAU/11/18464	2015	Computer Science/Education

 

 

 

 G. TEACHING PRACTICE SUPERVISION/PRACTICUM

UNDERGRADUATE

S/N	NAME OF CANDIDATE	MATRICULATION NUMBER	SESSION	DEGREE	COUSRE/PROGRAMME
1	Ezennaya, Ijeoma	MOUAU/08/12548	2012/2013	B. Agric	Agric./Education
2	Ananaba, Uzoechi C.	MOUAU/08/12137	2012/2013	B. Agric	Agric./Education
3	Nnabuihe Fabian C	MOUAU/09/13350	2012/2013	B. Agric	Agric./Education
4	Ekusia, Tochukwu Arinze	MOUAU/14449	2012/2013	B. Agric	Agric./Education
5	Emenonye, Chukwunyere J.	MOUAU/09/13136	2012/2013	B. Agric	Agric./Education
6	Mbanugo, Emmanuel	MOUAU/10/16170	2012/2013	B. Agric	Agric./Education
7	Ubgoaja, Obinna Benjamin	MOUAU/10/15641	2012/2013	B. Agric	Agric./Education
8	Njoku, Isaiah	MOUAU/11/1 9221	2013/2014	BSc. Ed	Computer Sc./Education
9	Ezeoma, Duke Obinna	MOUAU/11/18964	2013/2014	BSc. Ed	Biology/Education
10	Nkulo, Nmerichi	MOUAU/11/18996	2013/2014	B. Agric.	Agric./Education
11	Itok, Iboro Francis	MOUAU/PGDE/14/4103	2014/2015	PDGE	PGDE
12	Johnson, Kufre Sunday	MOUAU/PGDE/14/3856	2014/2015	PDGE	PDGE
13	Nelson, Ijeoma Joy	MOUAU/PGDE/14/3809	2014/2015	PDGE	PDGE

 

POSTGRADUATE

S/N	NAME OF CANDIDATE	MATRIC. NUMBER	SESSION	DEGREE	COUSRE/PROGRAMME
1	Oduongo, Imo Effiong	PGD/12/2403	2012/2013	PGDE	PGDE
2	Obike, Juliet Odochi	PDG/13/3352	2013/2014	PGDE	PGDE
3	Ogbonnaya, Helen N.	PDG/13/3411	2013/2014	PGDE	PGDE
4	Duru, Ngozi D.	Ph.D/14/3867	2014/2015	Ph.D	G &C
5	Oguenyi, Emmanuel	M.ED/13/2946	2014/2015	M.ED	G &C
6	Olushola, Florence R.	M.ED/13/3258	2014/2015	M.ED	G &C
7	Udunwa, Williams K.	M.ED/14/4746	2014/2015	M.ED	G &C
8	Ufuegbu, Amarachukwu	M.ED/13/2713	2014/2015	M.ED	G &C
9	Chibuike, Ihesie G.	M.ED/14/4723	2014/2015	M.ED	G &C
10	Njoku, Chinyere Callista	M.Ed/G/C/15/4970	2015/2016	M.ED	G &C
11	Wokocha, Obiageri Vivian	M.Ed/G/C/15/5618	2015/2016	M.ED	G &C
12	Chuka-Okonkwo Ogechi Felicia	M.Ed/G/C/15/6517	2015/2016	M.ED	G &C
13	Akpan Happiness Anthony	M.Ed/G/C/15/8912	2015/2016	M.ED	G &C
14	Nwokolo Raphael	M.Ed/G/C/15/9019	2015/2016	M.ED	G &C
15	Onyenso, Ogechi E.	M.Ed/G/C/15/6518	2015/2016	M.ED	G &C

 

 

H.    COURSES TAUGHT IN MOUAU

             Undergraduates

S/N	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	UNITS
1	GCE 111	Introduction to Guidance and Counselling	2
2	GCE 113	Developmental Psychology 1	2
3	GCE 124	Introduction to Clinical Psychology	2
4	GCE 126	Introduction to Psychological testing in Guidance  & Counselling	2
5	EDU 211	Educational Psychology I	2
6	GCE 222	Theories of counselling	2
6	GNT 221	Entrepreneurship Studies	2
7	GNT 311	Business Management and Development	2
8	GCE 212	Laboratory work: preparation for counseling interview skills	2
9	GCE 312	Methods of Psychotherapy	2
10	GCE 321	Practicum in G & C	2
11	GCE 325	Rehabilitative and Pastoral counselling	2
12	EDU 321	Educational Psychology II	2
13	EDU 323	Teaching Practice I	3
14	EDU 417	Teaching practice II	3
15	EDU 412	Introduction to Guidance and Counselling	2
16	EDU 401	Seminar in Education	1
17	EDU 400	Project	4
18	EDU 423	Educational Psychology III	2
19	EDU 421	Special Education	2

 

         

                     Postgraduate

S/N	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	UNITS
1	PGD712	Educational Psychology	2
2	PGD 721	Introduction to Guidance and Counselling	2
3	PGD 729	Teaching Practice	2
4	PGD 700	Research Project	4
5	GCE 821	Principles and Techniques of Behaviour Modification	2
6	GCE 824	Organization and Administration of Guidance and Counselling	1
7	GCE 801	Graduate Seminar in Guidance and Counselling	1
8	GCE 876	Practicum in Guidance and counselling	3
9	GCE 800	Thesis	12
10	GCE 914	Advanced Family Counselling and Psychotherapy	3
11	GCE 917	Advanced Behaviour Therapy	3
12	GCE 922	Career and entrepreneurship development for the 21st Century	3
13	GCE 823	Principles of Interpersonal relationship	2
14	EDP 921	Advanced Abnormal Psychology	3
14	GCE 928	Advanced Abnormal Psychology	2
14	GCE 926	Group Dynamics In Guidance and Counselling	3
15	GCE 927	Advance Behaviour therapy	3
16	GCE 976	Practicum in Guidance and Counselling	4
17	GCE 901	Doctoral Seminar in Guidance and Counselling	1
18	GCE 900	Thesis	15

 

 

I. PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE WORKS

i. JOURNAL ARTICLES

1.       Obi, O. P. (1998). Counselling Needs of the Ageing. The Counsellor. Journal of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 16 (1): 209 – 220.

 

2.       Obi, O. P. (1999). Realistic Approach to Women Empowerment for National Reconstruction. The Counsellor, Journal of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 17 (1): 197 – 206.

3.      Obi, O. P. (2003). Counseling for Effective Politicking for a Sustainable Democratic Society. The Counselling Spectrum. A Journal of the Counselling Association of Nigeria. Imo State Chapter, 3 (1): 101– 110.

 

4.      Igbokwe, U. O. and Obi, O. P. (2004). The Perceptions of Parents and Children of What Constitute Various Dimensions of Child Abuse and Neglect. The Nigerian  Educational Psychologist. A Journal of the Nigeria Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) 3 (1): 140 – 148.

 

5.      Igbokwe, U. O. Otta, F. E. and Obi, O. P. (2005). Effectiveness of Self-control Techniques with Relapse Prevention Programme in the Treatment of Nocturnal Enuresis: Implications for Education. The Educational Psychologist. A Journal of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologist. 1(2): 237 – 248.

 

6.      Obi, O. P. (2006). Conflict Resolution Strategies for Handling Domestic and National Issues: “The Missing Gap”. The Counsellor. Journal of the Counselling Association of Nigerian (CASSON) 22: 11 – 21.

 

7. Obi, O. P. & Igbokwe, U. O. (2006). Effects of Teaching Metacognitive Learning Strategies on the Academic Performance of Undergraduates: Challenges for Teacher Education. The Educational Psychologist. A Journal of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologist 2 (1): 106 – 116.

 

8. Obi, O. P. & Okwujiako, F. I. (2006). Identification of Enuresis among Primary School Pupils: Implications for Teacher Education. The Educational Psychologist. A Journal of Nigeria Council of Educational Psychologists 3 (1): 9 – 18.

 

9.      Obi, O. P. (2007). Using Adlerian Principles of Social Interest to Counsel Public Servants to Adopt Active Participation in Politics on Retirement. The Counsellor. Journal of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 23: 157 – 166.

10.  Obi, O. P. (2007).Conducive Learning Environment of the Nigerian Child: The Perception of Parents and Teachers and Their Implications. Eclectic Journal of Education 3(3), 1-9.

 

11. Obi, O. P. (2008). Successful Implementation and Sustainability of the University Basic Education (UBE) Scheme Through Quality Assurance in Teacher Education. Nigeria Journal of Curriculum Studies. A Journal of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) 15 (4) 113 – 131.

 

12.  Obi, O. P. (2009). Gender Disparity on the Effective Use of Cyberspace in Tertiary Institutions: Implications for curriculum Review. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. A Journal of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) 16(1):191-202.

 

13. Obi, O. P. (2010a). Gender Stereotyping and Gender Sensitivity: The Need for Curriculum Review. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. A Journal of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) 17(2): 16-24.

 

14. Obi, O. P. (2010b). The Role of Counselling in Reducing Secret Cultism in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. The Psychical Researcher. Journal of Nigerian Society for Psychical Research 2(1): 338-348.

 

15. Obi, O. P. (2011). Paradigm Shift in Career Counselling: Implications for Entrepreneurship Development. The Counsellor. Journal of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 29(1):52-64.

 

16. Obi, O. P. (2012). Quality assurance and learning environment in Nigerian Universities: Implications for counselling practice. Lit Academic Journal, An International Multi disciplinary Publication. 1(1), 173-182.

 

17. Obi, O. P. & Dibia, N. G. (2012). Teachers’ perception of Readiness towards implementation of inclusive education in Nigeria: Implications for curriculum. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. Journal of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), 19 (3), 142-151.

 

18. Obi, O. P., Anebi, J. N. & Dibia, N. G. (2012). Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist. Journal of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) 10(1), 39-51.

 

19. Obi, O. P. (2013a). The Role of Women in Mitigating the Effects of Globalization on the Youths : Implications for Counselling. International Journal of Gender and Development Issues. 1(1), 150-160.

 

20. Ogbonna, C. C., Obi, O. P. & Agommuoh, P. C. (2013). Mathematics as a Critical factor for Entrepreneurship Education : Implications for Mathematics Education. In N. Onyegegbu & U. Eze (Eds). National transformation through entrepreneurial education. A publication of the Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 84-94.

 

21. Dibia, N. G., Obi, O. P. & Anebi, J. N. P. (2013). Challenges of the Major Implementers of the UBE Programme. The Educational Psychologist. Journal of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologist (NISEP) 7 (1), 76-82.

 

22. Obi, O. P. (2013b). Effect of Men’s Two Roles in the Family on Masculinity: Are Men Becoming Less Man? Implications for Counselling. The Educational Psychologist. Journal of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologist (NISEP) 7 (1), 114-122.

 

23. Obi, O. P. (2013c). Climate change beyond the curriculum: gender perspective. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies, Journal of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) 20 (4), 219-231.

 

24. Obi, O. P. (2013d). Impact of orientation programmes on tertiary education students’ discipline: Implications for counselling. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist. Journal of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologist (NISEP) 11 (1); 148-159.

 

25. Obi, O. P. & Anebi, J. N. P. (2013) Parental Bonding Behaviour and Psychopathology in Children: Counselling implications. Psychical Researcher. Journal of the Nigerian Society for Psychical Research, 4(1), 49-63.

 

26. Obi, O. P. (2013e).Counseling Undergraduates to Embrace Entrepreneurship in South East Nigeria Journal of Educational and Social Research , Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research, Rome, Italy, 3(6), 77- 84; DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2013.v3n6p77

 

27. Dibia, N. G. & Obi, O. P. (2013) Academic Advising and Counseling in Universities in South East Nigeria: A New Perspective. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2(10), 121- 130; DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2013.v2n10p121

 

28. Obi, O. P. & Ovute, A. O. (2013). Students’ View on the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on University Functionality and Global Labour Market Competitiveness. International Journal of Educational Research. Official Journal Of The Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 12 (2), 198-211.

 

29. Obi, O. P. (2014a). Rebalancing the teaching-research nexus for quality teaching and learning environment at the tertiary level in Nigeria. International organization of Scientific Research IOSR Journal of Research & method in Education (IOSR-JRME), 4(1), 1-5.

 

30. Obi, O. P. (2014b). New Career Counselling Model: Imperatives for the Universal Basic Education Program in Nigeria. International organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 19 (2). 19-23.

 

31. Obi. O. P. (2014c). Counselling Needs of HIV/AIDS-Infected Adolescents and Young Adults in South East Nigeria. The Counsellor. Journal of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), 33 (1), 59-70.

 

32. Dibia, N. G., Obi, O. P. & Anebi, J. N. P. (2014).Teaching of Climate Issues at the Junior Secondary: Implications for Teacher Development. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. A Journal of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON). 21 (1), 42-53.

 

33. Dibia, N. G. & Obi, O. P. (2014). Sources of Stress, Effects and Coping Strategies Among Undergraduates of Veterinary Medicine of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike: Implications for Counselling Practice. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist. Journal of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologist (NISEP), 12(1), 53-64.

 

34. Obi, O. P. & Igbokwe, U. O. (2014).Efficacy of self-control and relapse prevention therapy in controlling sexual urges among youths in South East Nigeria. Journal of Counselling and Consulting Psychology, 9(2), 43-50.

 

35.  Obi, O. P. (2014d). Effectiveness of self-control and relapse prevention in reducing undergraduates’ excessive use of social media for non-academic activities. NOUN Journal of Education, 1 (1), 142-152.

 

36. Obi, O. P. (2014e). Gender-Specific Roles on Causes, Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change: Implications for Counselling. JONAED, Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education, 10 (2), 85-104.

 

37. Obi, O. P. (2015a). Constructionist Career Counseling of Undergraduate Students: An Experimental Evaluation. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 88, 215-219, doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2015.03.009.

 

38. Obi, O. P. (2015b). Intervention Strategies for Bridging the Gender Gap In Entrepreneurship in Nigeria: Implications For Counselling Practice. Journal of Agricultural and Science Education. (JASE), 1 (1), 326-335.

 

39. Obi, O. P. (2015c). Undergraduates’ Social Media Usage for Academic and Non-Academic Activities: Implications for Counselling. Journal of Agricultural and Science Education (JASE). 1 (1), 341-349.

 

40. Obi, O. P. (2016a). Parental attitudes towards fostering autonomy and attachment in adolescence : Implications for adolescent psychosocial adjustment. The Educational Psychologist 10 (1),  28-37.

 

41. Obi, O. P. (2016b). Enriching counselling curriculum of counsellors in Nigeria for twenty-first century world. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies 23 (3), 135-143.

 

      42.  Obi, O. P. (2016c). Constructionist Career and Entrepreneurship Counseling at the Senior Secondary   

              in Nigeria. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, 4 (10), 31-37

 

      43. Obi, O. P. (2016 d). Work-life balance of women entrepreneurs in Nigeria: Implications for  

             counselling practice. Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education 5 (1), 226-236.

 

      44. Obi, O P. (2016 e). Multidisciplinary and multi-component interventions for graceful aging at   

            midlife: Counselling implications. International Journal of Educational Studies (INJEDS). Journal   

           of  the College of Education, MOUAU. 1(1), 54-62.

 

       45. Obi, O P. (2016 f). Parental roles in fostering 21st century competencies in their youth: implications

             for counselling practice. International Journal of Educational Studies (INJEDS). Journal of  the

             College of Education, MOUAU. 1(1), 54-63.

 

        46. Obi, O. P. & Nicholas, I. J. (2016g). Psychological variables as predictors of Entrepreneurial

              success: Counselling implications. Nigerian Journal of Empirical Studies in Psychology and  

             Education .A Journal of the Department of Educational Psychology, Guidance and counselling,

             Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. 18 (1), 191-205.

 

47.      Obi, O. P. (2017, June). Developing gender perspectives in counselling practice in Nigeria. Academic Journal of Research and Development (AJORAD); 7 (1), 40-52.A publication of Nigerian Education and Research Council (NERDC), Abuja

 

48. Obi, O. P. & Nicholas, I. J. (2017, December). Perceived relevance of counsellor credentialing in Nigeria: implications for counselling Association of Nigeria and Association of Professional Counsellors in

Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Empirical Studies in Psychology and Education (NJESPE), 19 (1):1-13.A Journal of the Department of Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Portharcourt, Rivers State.

 

49. Obi, O. P. & Aghadinazu, R. E. (2018, April). Place of counselling in enhancing gender responsiveness in STEM education in Nigeria. Interdisciplinary Journal of Gender and Women Development Studies, 1(3); 138-152 (A Journal of Gender Studies Association of Nigeria (GSAN).

 

 

ii. BOOK CHAPTERS

1.      Obi, O. P. (2006). Psychoanalytic Theory. In F. E. Otta (Ed) Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Applicability in Nigerian Society, Umuahia. Ben El Mary Gold Communications. 13-33.

 

2.      Obi, O. P. (2013). Adler’s Social Interest: The Kpim of Social Order in Nigeria. In  G. U. Ukagba, D. E. Obi &I. J. Nwankwor (Eds). The Kpim of Social Order: A Season of Inquiry, Meaning and Significance in the Modern World. Xlibris Corporation, U S A., 147-162.

 

3.      Obi, O. P. (2015). Women Entrepreneurship. In G. C. Onuekwusi & J. C. Adama (Eds.) An introduction to entrepreneurship and innovation. Owerri, Meybiks Nig. Publishers. 77-88.

 

             4. Obi, O. P. & Agbarevo, M. N. B. (2017). Career, work and entrepreneurship in the 21st century.     

                 In O. O. Ekumankama, A. B. Eke & S. E. Ogbe (Eds.) Business Creation and growth. Lagos,      

                 Naphtali Prints Nig. Limited.

 

     iii. BOOK

1.      Obi, O. P. (2015). Enuresis : A Psycho-Counselling Approach. Owerri, Nigeria : Barloz Publishers Inc.

 

 

J. CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS  ATTENDED

1.       Counselling needs of the ageing. Being a paper presented at the 1999 Annual conference of the  counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) August 22-26, 1997 at NUT House, Kaduna.

 

2.       Attended the 25th Annual conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria from August 20-24, 2001 at Benue State University, Makurdi.

 

3.       The behaviour problem of enuresis: Prevalence, etiology and effects. Being a paper presented at the 2002 Annual Conference of the Nigerian  Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) held from October 7-11, 2002 at Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.

 

4.       The perceptions of parents and children of what constitute various dimensions of child abuse and Neglect. Being a paper presented at the 2004 Annual Conference of the Nigerian  Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) from July 14-17, 2004 at Princess Alexandra  Hall, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

 

5.       Effectiveness of self-control techniques with relapse prevention programme in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis: Implications for Education.  Being a paper presented at the 2005 Annual Conference of the Nigerian  Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) from

 

6.      Conflict resolution strategies for handling domestic and national issues: “The missing gap”. Being a paper presented at the 29th  Annual conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) from August 16-19, 2005 at University of Calabar, Calabar.

 

7. Effects of teaching metacognitive learning strategies on the academic performance of Undergraduates: Challenges for Teacher Education. Being a paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Council of Educational Psychologists from April 19-22, 2006 at Princess Alexandra Hall, UNN.

 

8.      Using Adlerian principles of social interest to counsel public servants to adopt active participation in politics on retirement.

 

9.      Paradigm shift in graceful aging: Counselling roles. Being a paper presented at the 7th national Conference of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) from  October 8-12, 2007 at University of Jos, Multipurpose Auditorium.

 

10.  Gender disparity on the effective use of cyberspace in tertiary institutions: Implications for curriculum review. Being a paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Curriculum organization of Nigeria (CON) September 17-20, 2008 at Nigerian Educational Research and Development Centre (NERDC), Sheda, Abuja.

 

11.  Counselling needs of HIV/AIDS-infected adolescents : Implications for counselling. Being a paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) from August 3-8, 2009 at the Education Resource Centre, Multipurpose Hall, Wuse, Abuja. 

 

12.   Gender stereotyping and gender sensitivity: The need for curriculum review. Being a paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria from September 16-19, 2009 at Delta State University, Abraka.

 

13.  Attended the 2010 SERVICOM networking seminar for Focal Officers from September 27-28, 2010 at NUT House, Kaduna.

 

 

14.  Paradigm shift in career counselling: implications for entrepreneurship development. Being a paper presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) from August 21-27, 2010 at the International Gymnasium, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

 

15.  Enhancing intrinsic motivation in the classroom. Being a paper presented at the 11th national Conference of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) from October 3-7th, 2011 at Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State.

 

16.  Parental bonding behaviour and psychopathology in children: Counselling implications. Being a paper presented at the 4th National Conference of the Nigerian Society for Psychical Research held from November 7-10, 2011 at Nnamdi Azikiwe, University, Awka.

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17. Efficacy of self-control and relapse prevention therapy in controlling sexual urges among youths in South East Nigeria. Being a paper presented at the 2012 International Congress for Psychology (ICP2012) held from July 12-16, 2012 at Cape Town, South Africa.

 

18.  Counseling undergraduates to embrace entrepreneurship in South East Nigeria. Being a paper presented at the 120th Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) held from August 2-5, 2012 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA.

 

19.  Climate change beyond the curriculum : Gender perspective. Being a paper presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) from September 19-22, 2012 at Imo State University, Owerri.

 

20.  Impact of orientation programmes on tertiary education students’ discipline: Implications for counselling. Being a paper presented at the 12th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) from October 8-10, 2012 at Nwafor Ugochukwu Multipurpose Hall, Federal College of Education (Tech.), Umunze, Anambra State.

 

21.  The Role of Women in Mitigating the Effects of Globalization on the Youths : Implications for Counselling. Being a paper presented at the International Conference of the Centre for Women, Gender and Development Studies, FUTO held from October 21-24, 2012 at FUTO, Owerri.

 

 

22.  Quality assurance and learning environment in Nigerian Universities: Implications for counselling practice. Being a paper presented at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu National Conference held from November 26-29, 2012 at ESUT Auditorium.

 

23.  Students’ View on the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on University Functionality and Global Labour Market Competitiveness. Being a paper presented at the Annual Conference of Faculty of Education, UNN held from May 20-25, 2013 at the Faculty of Education New Theatre, UNN.

 

24.  Academic Advising and Counseling in Universities in South East Nigeria: A New Perspective. Being a paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2013) held from August 12-15, 2013 at the Kolping Society of Nigeria, Umuahia.

 

25.  Attended the International Conference of the International Association for Gender Equity held from April 7-11th, 2014 at Accra , Ghana.

 

26.  Constructionist Career Counseling of Undergraduate Students: An Experimental Evaluation. Being a paper presented at the 122nd Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) held from August 7-10, 2014 at the International Convention Center, Washington DC, USA.

 

27.  Counselling Needs of HIV/AIDS-Infected Adolescents and Young Adults in South East Nigeria. Being a paper presented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Counselling Association Of Nigeria (CASSON) held from August 26-29, 2014 at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

 

28.  Intervention Strategies for Bridging the Gender Gap In Entrepreneurship in Nigeria: Implications For Counselling Practice. Being a paper presented at the First National Conference of the College of Agricultural and Science Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike  held from July 1-4, 2014 at the Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Auditorium, MOUAU.

 

29.  A 3-Day South East women Executive leadership and Management Summit held from April 27-29, 2015 Organized by the Centre for Gender and Child Development Centre, MOUAU in collaboraion with Leading Edge Academy at COLPAS Conference Hall, MOUAU.

30.  Creativity of Cadet/Junior Organizers in their approach to desighning and coordinating holiday programmes. Being a paper delivered at the Two-Day workshop for Owerri Grand Cadet/Junior organizers May 26-27, 2016.

31.  Menopause : A counselling perspective. Being a paper delivered at the workshop for staff of the Counselling Clinic, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri on June 7, 2016.

32. Constructionist Career and Entrepreneurship Counseling at the Senior Secondary in Nigeria. A paper   

      delivered at the 2016 convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) held from 

     August 4-7, 2016 at Denver, Colorado, USA.

    33.  Role of Psychological Sciences in Sustaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Being a     

            paper presented at the 2016 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Council of Educational 

           Psychologists held from September 7-10, 2016 at the Enugu State University of Science And

           Technology Auditorium.

34.      School Counsellor’s knowledge and adaptation of ethical principles in counselling practice in  

           Nigeria. Being a paper presented at the 42nd International conference of Counselling Association of

            Nigeria held from August 21-25, 2017 at Emmaus House, Arthur Eze Avenue, Awka, Anambra

            State

35        Effects of Rational emotive behaviour therapy and systematic desensitization on social anxiety

            disorder among in-school adolescents. Being a paper presented at the 17th annual conference of the

            Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) held from 23-27, October, 2017 at

            Nasarawa State University, Keffi

36.       Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) from Nov. 27-Dec 1, 

            2017 at MOUAU

 

K. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESOURCE PERSONS TO OUTSIDE BODIES

1. Resource person Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) Capacity Building Workshop for Primary   

   school teachers organized by National Teachers’ Institute, Abia State from 2009-2011.

2. Pre-marital counselling programmes for youths in different churches 2004-date

2.  Secretary, Imo State University Catholic Women Association, Etiti 1984-1986

3. Financial Secretary, Umunwogbe Women Association, Umuokiri Umunumo 1998-2013

4. Financial Secretary, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Women Association  

    (MOUAUWA) 2006 to Date.

5. Secretary, Our Lady Queen of All Saints, LAUX 395, Okigwe Knight of St. John   

    International 2006-2011.

6. Grand Messenger, Owerri Grand LAUX Knight of St. John International  2006-2011

7. Respected President, Our Lady Queen of All Saints LAUX 395, Okigwe 2011-2017.

8. Grand Treasurer, Owerri Grand Ladies Auxiliary, Knight of St. John International

9. President, Umunwogbe Women Association, Umuokiri Umunumo 2013-Date.

 

L. AWARDS

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT from the National Mathematical Centre, Abuja for having Produced Four (4) Winners in the National Competitive Examination in Mathematics in 1998.

 

M. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD IN THE UNIVERSITY

1. Head, Counselling Unit, MOUAU  2000-2011

2. University Focal Officer, SERVICOM 2008-2011

3. College Examination Officer/Representative University Examination Time Table Committee 2011-2014

4.  Acting Head of Department Science Education – August 20-31, 2012

5. Acting Head of Department Science Education –  August, 12-26, 2013

6. Member, University Admissions Board, June 2016 to date.

7. Coordinator, Career Guidance and Counselling, Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies, July 2016 to date.

8. Deputy Dean, College of Education October, 2017-date

 

N. RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1. Part-time Lecturer, Distance Learning Programme (week-end). Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria   

    2000-2006. Taught both undergraduate and graduate courses.

2. University Counselor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria 2000-2011

3. Lecturer, Department of Psychology and Counselling, College of Education, Michael    

    Okpara University of Agric. Umudike, Nigeria, 2011 – date.

 

O. Extra Curricula Activities – Reading, Farming, Singing and Designing

 

P.  NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF REFEREES

           

Professor Chiemeka. C. Ekennia

Department of Psychological Foundations

Faculty of Education

Abia State University, Uturu

 

Professor Charles B. U. Uwakwe

Department of Guidance and Counseling

University of Ibadan

Email: uwakwecbudr@googlemail.com

 

Professor U. O. Igbokwe

Department of Psychological Foundations

Faculty of Education

Abia State University, Uturu

 

P. CERTIFICATION

 I certify that the information provided above is correct.

 

NAME: OBI, OSOROCHI PATRICIA (PhD)

DATE: June, 2018