OBIOZOR, OGECHI ROSELINE

NAME                        OBIOZOR, Ogechi Roseline (Ph.D)

INSTITUTION             Department of Adult and Continuing Education

                                 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike

 

CURRENT POST        Doctor

 

PERSONAL              

INFORMATION

                                  Local Government & State of Origin:  Onitsha North LGA, Anambra State

                                  Gender & Marital Status:  Female, Married

                                  Nationality:  Nigeria

                                   

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

Qualification Obtained                                Year                Institution

Ø School Certificate                                      1986                Central School Nguru, Aboh Mbaise

Ø Senior School Certificate                           93/94               Nguru Sec. Comm. School, Aboh Mbaise

Ø B.Ed Education                                                     1999                University of Abuja FCT

(Education English Language 2/1)

Ø M.Ed (Adult Education)                            2008                Enugu State University of Science &

Technology, Enugu State  

Ø PhD (Adult Education)                                          2016                Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka

 

PREVIOUS  EMPLOYMENT

Position                                                           Dates               Organization   

Ø Class teacher                                              2002-2004      All Hallows Seminary School Onitsha             

Ø Class teacher                                              2004 – 2011   St Josephs’ Secondary School Emene Enugu

Ø Part-Time Lecturer                                     2006 – 2015    UNTH School of Nursing

Ø Lecturer III                                                2011 – 2015   Alvan Ikoku Fed. Coll. Of Education, Owerri

Ø Lecturer II                                                   2015              Alvan Ikoku Fed. Coll. Of Education, Owerri

Ø Assistant Lecturer                                      2015               Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric. Umudike

Ø Lecturer II                                                  2016 – Date    Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric. Umudike

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 Teaching

Since 2006 I have been teaching adult learners, undergraduates and also a tutorial lecturer for master’s degree students especially in the field of adult education in higher institutions; School of Nursing UNTH, Alvan Ikoku federal college of education and Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike.

 

Head of Department (HOD)

With my training in education English and class of degree I was appointed the Head of Department (HOD) of English Language in St Josephs’ Secondary School Emene in 2007 – 2011 which resulted in achieving excellent results in the said years.

 

Examination Task Officer

I was appointed by the dean school of education Alvan Ikoku federal college of education Owerri to help in scrutinizing and computation of scores of students for correct and accurate compilation of results.

 

Departmental Examination Officer

I compile and compute scores and results in the department of Adult and Continuing Education which receive successful approval by the senate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike.

 

MEMBERSHIP:                   Teachers registration council of Nigeria

Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE)

Curriculum Organization of Nigeria

Forum of Benchmakers in Nigeria

 

PUBLICATIONS:          THESIS

a)      Onyekwere, O. R. (1999). Teaching implication of J. P. Clerk’s poetry in Nigeria Secondary Schools (A case study of Secondary Schools in F.C.T. and J. P. Clerk’s Personal Interviews). A B.Ed Thesis, University of Abuja FCT.

b)      Obiozor, O. R. (2008). Perception of effectiveness of UNICEF educational programmes in the control of human trafficking in Enugu State. M.Ed Thesis. Enugu State University of Science and Technology

c)      Obiozor, O. R. (2016). Assessment of the implementation of non-formal education programmes for minimizing socio-psychological problems of adults living with HIV/AIDS.

BOOK OF READINGS

1.      Madu, C.O. and Obiozor O.R (2017). Motivation as a spring board in for Adult learning. Essays and Researches in Education, Arts and Social sciences. A Festschrift in honour of Prof. Rose Ebenebe. Faculty of education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. ICE media; Pp. 235-240.

2.      Igbo, R.O. and Obiozor, O.R. (2008). Social context of Adult Education. Contemporary Adult Education, an inclusive approach. Editor, Igbo R.O. CDJAP printing press: Enugu Pp. 326-348

3. Obiozor, O.R and Opara D.C (2016). Skills development in universities as means to enhance employment. Editors Unachukwu G.C and Ijioma, B.C Timex: Enugu, PP 382-393

JOURNAL ARTICLES.

4.      Obiozor O.R. and Nwachukwu O.F. (2017). Adult nutrition education: a prerequisite for successful ageing process in economic challenging times. National council for Adult Education journal Vol. 22, issue 196-209.

5.      Obiozor O.R. (2016). Women education as a means of sustainable development in Nigeria. IDEJ.IBBUL development education journal. Lapai, Nigeria. Vol. 1 no 1 Pp.192-204.

6.      Obiozor O.R. (2016). Effectiveness of UNICEF educational Programmes in the control of human trafficking in Enugu State. Journal of community and communication research. Vol 1 no 2. Pp 125-131.

7.      Obiozor R.O. and Uba (2015). Ageing adults and the use of digital technology in Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri. CARESON Journal of Research and Development (CJRD). Vol. 7 no. 1&2. Pp 135-147.

8.      Alabeke V.C, Ugwumba E.U., Opara F.N. and Obiozor O.R. (2014). Neglect of Adult Education in nigeria and its implications for achieving education for all (EFA) goals. A multidisciplinary journal. Vol. 13 no. 3. Pp 145-151.

9.      Obiozor O.R. (2012). Innovative principles for facilitating adult learning in Nigeria. Lit academic Jornal. Vol. 1 no. 2. Pp 114-122.

10.      Madu, C.O. and Obiozor O.R. (2012) conducive learning environment: a panacea for effective learning among adult learners. Nigerian journal of research and production. Vol 21. No. 1. Pp. 112-119

11.  Otty C.A, Obiozor O.R. and Ibe P.C (2012). Adult education and ICT integration prospect and challenges in 21st Century. Alvan school of education journal. Vol. 8 no. 1. Pp. 83-95.

CONFERENCES WORKSHOPS ATTENDED TITLES AND DATES

Ø Forum of Educational Benchmakers in Nigeria in conjunction with Department of vocational Education, University of Uyo.                                                                        

Titles: Re-thinking creativity and innovation: Imperatives for life-long learning             

April, 2018

Ø Institute of Education University of Nigeria Nsukka

Title: Promoting life-long  learning opportunities for sustainable development               

August, 2017

Ø Michael Opara University of Agriculture Umudike circle institutional strengthening programmes

Title: Climate impact Research Capacity and leadership Enhancement (Circle) programmes for sub-Saharan Africa (2014-2018)                                                                                   

October 2016

Ø  Nigerian National Council for Adult Education NNCAE National Conference.

October,2017

Ø  Digital Bridge Institute. International centre for information and communications Technology Studies

Title: Advanced Digital Appreciation programme for Tertiary Institutions                   

December 2017

Ø  Curriculum Organization of Nigeria.                                                      

September 2016  

Ø  Enugu State Library Board in Collaboration with Nigerian Library Association:

The Use of Library                                                                                  

Sept.,2015

Ø  Department of Adult and Non- Formal Education in Collaboration with

Community and Adult Education Research Society of Nigeria (CARESON)              

Nov, 2014

Ø  Association for childhood Education international Nigeria Chapter.

Theme: Excellence for every child;                                                                                 

Issues of Quality and Relevance in Child hood Education                                            

Oct.2014

Ø  Association of Nigeria Teachers (ASSONT)

In collaboration with National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Theme: Education for all:

Problems and prospects in Nigeria.                                                                                 

July 2013

Ø  Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri

Theme: Integrating ICT into the Education System:

The Nigeria Experience                                                                                                   

Aug, 2012

Ø  National Youth Literacy Conference

Theme: Adult, Youth Literacy and Special Education

For Sustainable Development in Nigeria Organized by the department of

Adult Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka-Nigeria                                      

Nov, 2012

Ø  Department of Education Foundation Enugu State University of Science and Technology

Topic: Challenges of Examination Malpractice to Nigerian Education

(Issues and way forward)                                                                                                           

Nov, 2005           

Ø  Lofom Education Consulting — The Use of

Information and Communication Technologies

For Effective Teaching.                                                                          

Oct,2003

 

COURSES TAUGHT IN THE UNIVERSITY:

UNDER GRADUATE COURSES

a.      Introduction to Adult Education

b.      Adult Basic Education

c.       Introduction to Non-formal Education

d.      Foundation of Adult Counselling

e.      Psychology of Adult Learning/ Adult Development Stages

f.        Mass media and Methods of Distance learning

g.      Curriculum studies in Adult Education

 

POST GRADUATE COURSES

a.      Cost and Foundation of Adult Education

b.      Historical Foundation of Adult Education

c.       Comparative Adult Education

d.      Philosophical and Psychological Foundation

e.      Curriculum Studes in Adult Education

f.        Planning and Implementation of Community Development Projects

g.      Issues in Distance and Open learning System

 

REFEREES:

Prof. Nwachukwu Ike

Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State

 

Prof. R. O. Igbo

Department of Adult Education,

IBB University Lapai Niger State.

 

Prof. U. J. Obidiegwu

Department of Adult Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.