OJIAKU, FIDELIA CHIKAODILI

A: PERSONAL DATA:

NAME:                                                                      Dr. OJIAKU, FIDELIA CHIKAODILI

NATIONALITY:                                                      Nigeria

STATE OF ORIGIN:                                               Imo State

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA:                                    Orsu LGA

MARITAL STATUS:                                              Married

 

B: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OBTAINED WITH DATES

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED	DATE	QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED
Imo State University	2012	Ph.D Educational Technology
Federal University of Technology, Minna	2004	M.Ed Educational Technology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	1994	B.Sc Ed Science Education/Integrated Science

 

WORK EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

2015 – Date

Teaching, Project Supervision, Departmental PG Coordinator and Student Adviser, Teaching Practice Supervision.

 

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS                 Lecturer II (CANUASS 3 step 4)

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Instructional Material Production and script writing

 

MEMEBERSHIP OF COMMITTEE/BODIES

Ø  Member, College of  Education MOUAU

Ø  Member, Sacred Heart of Jesus League

Ø  Member, Ezinwanne Women wing, Awo – Idemili

Ø  Member, St Charles Chaplaincy Women Association Onitsha

Ø  Member, Progressive Cooperatives Society, Onitsha.

Ø  Member, Christ the King Church Awo – Idemili

Ø  Member, Umudara Women Association, Awo – Idemili

Ø  Member, Umuada Ifite, Agbaja Abatete.

Ø  Member, KAPPA DELTA PI (KDP) International Honour Society in Education.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

1.      Ojiaku, F.C, Udogu, M.U. & Egbuacho, H.N. (2011): The Role of Information and Communication Technology in the Effective Teaching and Learning of Basic Science in Secondary Schools; article in the Proceeding of the 32nd International Conference of Nigeria Association for Educational Media and Technology: (NAEMT). Theme Globalization of Human Capacity Building through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 19th – 23rd September, (2011).

2.      Ojiaku, F.C, Udogu, M.U. (2012): Achieving Vision 2020 through Entrepreneurial Skills Development in Students using locally Resources Materials Sciences Teachers Preparedness Impact and Hindrances Journal of Education Studies and Research Vol 7 No 1 No. (2012).

3.      Udogu, M.U. & Ojiaku, F.C. (2012): Strategies for Combating Global Economic Crisis in Nigeria through Science and Technology Education: African Research Review; An International Mult-Disciplinary Journal Ethiopia Vol. 6 (14) S?No 27 October, 2012. Indexed African Journals online (AJOL).

4.      Okafor, V.E.,  Ojiaku, F.C., & Njoku, U.U (2013): The need for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) in Teaching Social Studies in Nigeria Colleges of Education, Issues and Challenges: Asian Academic Research Journal of Science and Humanities, 1 (16).

5.      Ojiaku, F.C. Udogu M.U & Egbuacho H.O. (2013): Assessment of production Skill acquisition and Strategy for Capacity Enhancement in Pre – Service Teachers in Colleges: Implication for Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Realization: African Research Review; an International Mult-Disciplinary Journal (indexed African Journals online AJOL) vol. 7 (30) S/No 30.

6.      Ojiaku, F.C. & Okafor V.E. (2013); A Computer Assisted Instruction: A tool for Quality Instruction in the Study of Science in Nigeria Schools, Rivers Journal of Social Studies (R.JOSS) 8 (6).

7.      Udogu, M.U & Oiaku F.C. (2014): Teacher and Students perception on the Extent and Problem of Using Collaborative Method in Teaching and Learning of Science Nigeria schools. Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Science and Humanities, a journal by Asian Academic Research Association volume 1 (22).

8.      Ojiaku, F.C. & Okafor V.E. (2014) Comparative Effects of Conventional and Computer Assisted Instruction Methods on Students Performance in Basic Science. A journal of Science and Technology Mathematics and Education (JOST MED), 10 (2).

9.      Ojiaku, F.C & Okafor V.E. (2014): Problems and Prospects of Teaching Basic Science in the Junior Secondary Schools in Orumba North L.G.A of Anambra State IMSU Journal of Social and Science Education 12 (15).

10.  Okafor, V.E. & Ojiaku, F.C. (2015): Implementation of Instructional Technology in Nigeria Higher Institutions: Problems and Prospects: A journal of the National Association of Social Educators 12 (8) November, 2015.

11.  Ojiaku, F.C. & Nnaji S.I. (2015) Effect of Video Based Cooperative Learning Strategy on Junior secondary Academic Performance. The Journal of Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (JONATT) vol. 10 No. 4 (Dec., 2015)

12.  Yisa, N.C. & Ojiaku, F. C. (2016). Effectiveness of Computer Animation on a Progressive Learning Achievement of Secondary School Biology Students in Niger State, Nigeria International Journal of Education and Evaluation vol.2. No.4 016. www.iiardpub.org.

13.  Yisa, N. C. & Ojiaku, F. C. (2016). Gender Imbalance in Science and Technology Effects of Pro-Active Strategies on Biology Students in Secondary School in Nigeria State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Science Technology and Mathematics Education (Accepted for Publication)   

14.  Ojiaku, F. C. and Uchendu, Ijeoma (2016). Low Application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in South-Eastern Nigeria Secondary Schools, Contemporary Journal of Inter-Disciplinary Studies Vol.6 No.5 Sept. 2016.

15.  Ojiaku, F. C. and Ejinwa, E. (2016). Knowledge and Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the Teaching and learning in Secondary Schools in Abia State, International Journal of Educational Studies (INJEDs) vol.1 No.2, Sept 2016.

16.  Ojiaku, F. C. & Nnaji, S. I. (2016). Effects of Learning Attitude on Applying Cloud computing Service to information and communications Technology (ICT) Education in Abia State Polytechnic. International Journal of Research in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (Accepted for Publication)

17.  Gambari, A. I., Ojiaku, F. C and Fagbeni, O. P. (2016). Effects of Three modes of digital Video Instructional Packages on Senior Secondary School Biolology Students` Achievement and Retention in Abuja, Nigeria, International Journal of Applied Biological Research: Volume 7, No.2, Issue 2, Dec 2016.

18.  Gambari,A.I.,Alabi,O.T.,Ojiaku,F.C.(2017):Effects of Web-based Instruction on Junior Secondary School students Academic Performance in Niger State,Nigeria;

19.  Gambari, Alabi, O. T., and Ojiaku, F. C. (2017). Effects of web-based instruction on Junior Secondary school students` Academic performance in Basic Technology in Nigeri State, Nigeria; journal of Technology and educational Research (JOTER) vol8 No.1, January, 2017.

20.  Balogun, S. A., Gumbari, A. I., Fagbemi, O. P. and Ojiaku, F. C. (2017). Students` Attitude Towards Interactive whiteboard, Powerpoint and chalkboard for learning Basic Technology, Journal of Technology and Educational Research (JOTER) Vol8 No:1, January 2017.

Conference Proceedings

1.      Ojiaku F. C. & Diovu C. I. (2016): Influence of Whatsapp Messenger Usage on Students’ Academic Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.    

2.      Chuka Okonkwo O. F. & Ojiaku F. C. (2016). Curriculum Education and Gender Role; issues in Community Development. Society For Community and Communication Development Research. Conference of the Conference by SCCDR @ Anyim Auditorium, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. 16th – 18th August, 2016.

 

Text Books:

Nwadike L.I., Ojiaku, F.C., & Ibebuiko, I.H. (2014)

Intensive Basic Science and Technology for Lower Basic Schools:

Primary 1,2, 3 Onitsha, Noble Resource Limited.

Nwadike L.I., Ojiaku, F.C., & Ibebuiko, I.H. (2014)

Intensive Basic Science and Technology for Upper Basic Schools:

Primary 4,5, 6 Onitsha, Noble Resource Limited.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Ø  Member: Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)

Ø  Member, College of Education MOUAU

Ø  Member: Nigeria Association of Educational Media and Technology (NAEMT)

Ø  Member: World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI)

Ø  Member, KAPPA DELTA PI (KDP) International Honour Society in Education.

 

WORKSHOP/SEMINAR ATTENDED

1.      56th Annual Conference of Science Teacher`s Association of Nigeria held Federal Science & Technical College Awka 17-22 August, 2015. Theme: Journals Effective Application of STEM Education Research.

2.      Nigerian Association for National Media and technology (NAEMT) 36th International Conference held at Obudu 12th-16th Oct, 2015.

3.      Women Executives Summit Training Organised by West Africa Institute for Gender Studies (Heading Edge Academy) held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 26th – 29th April 2015.

4.      National Basic Science Panel Held at Idia College Benin 5th -9th may, 2015 (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria STAN).

5.      Perspectives in Education, Technologies Development and Agriculture in the 21st century Africa. By Researchers International Network (13-16 Oct 2015) held at University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

6.      World council for curriculum and Institution (WCCI) Nigerian Chapter (19-22 oct 2016)

7.      Educational Media and Technology Association of Nigeria (EMTAN) 37th International conference on ICTs and Teacher Education for sustainable National Development held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (17th-21st Oct , 2016).

8.      Circle Institutional strengthening Programme held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (17th – 18th Oct 2016).

9.      Society for community and communication Development Research (SCCDR) International conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (16-18 August, 2016).

10.  Curriculum Organization of Nigeria, 30th Annual conference of curriculum organization of Nigeria held at Ahmadu Bello Univeristy, Zaria (20th – 23rd Sept 2017).

11.  Gender Studies Association of Nigeria 1st International conference of Gender studies Association (24th – 29th April, 2017).

12.  Association of Nigerian Teachers (ASSENT) Global Academic Group online Academic Resources Annual National conference held at Imo State University.

13.  KAPPA DELTA PI (KDP). International Honour Society in Education.

14.  Culturally Responsive Teacher Leadership workshop held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, April 27th – 28th 2017.

CONFERENCE ATENDED AND PAPER PRESENTATION

1.      Ojiaku, F.C. & Onyekwelu V.C. (2015): Discrepancies between University Graduates Preparedness and Competency and 22st Century Employer demands, Journal of College of Agricultural and Science Education (MOUAU) July, 2015 (in view).

2.      Ojiaku, F.C. & Onyekwelu V.C. (2015): Continuing Education and lifelong learning for University Professionals and Inter Disciplinary Teaching Research and Practices, Journal of College of Agricultural and Science Education (MOUAU) July, 2015 (in view).

3.      Ojiaku, F.C & Ejinwa E. (2015): Knowledge and Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the Teaching and Learning Process in Secondary Schools in Umuahia North L.G.A of Abia State. Journal of College of Agricultural and Science Education (MOUAU) July, 2015 (in view)

4.      Njoku, U.U & OJiaku, F.C. (2015): Information and Communication Technology Skills and use of Electronic Facilities by Technical Colleges and Instructors in the South East  Zone of Nigeria; article at 36th International Conference at Obudu: Nigeria Association for Educational Media and Technology (NAEMT) (in view)

5.      Uchendu I.A & Ojiaku, F.C (2015): the role of Women Education in National Development an Issue in Educational Assessment in the 21st Century of 6th Annual International Conference held at Abia State University Uturu in Collaboration with Education Faculties in West Africa, 22nd – 25th September, 2015.

6.      Perspectives in Education, Technologies Development and Agriculture in the 21st century Africa. By Researchers International Network (13-16 Oct 2015) held at University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

7.      World council for curriculum and Institution (WCCI) Nigerian Chapter (19-22 oct 2016)

8.      Educational Media and Technology Association of Nigeria (EMTAN) 37th International conference on ICTs and Teacher Education for sustainable National Development held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (17th-21st Oct , 2016).

9.      Circle Institutional strengthening Programme held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (17th – 18th Oct 2016).

                                                                                                                                         

 

HOBBIES

Travelling, Reading, Helping the Needy

 

REFEREES

Prof. L. O. Eya

Department Adult and Continuing Education

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,

Abia State.

 

Prof. U.P.N Amadi

Department Adult and Continuing Education

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,

Abia State.

 

Prof.   B.U. Ekenyem

Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Imo State University

Owerri