CURRICULUM VITAE FOR DR. FRED MASAGAZI MASAAZI

1 PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name:Fred
Surname: Masagazi-Masaazi
Gender:Male
Place of Birth:Buwama, Mawokota, Mpigi District.
Citizenship:Ugandan
Marital Status: Married with Children
Current Rank/Position:Associate Professor and
Principal, College of Education and External Studies,

Makerere University
Current Address
College of Education and External Studies
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062 Kampala
Uganda
Tel: + 256 – 772 – 369938
E-mail:
2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
PeriodInstitutionDegree/Diploma obtained

1999-2004Makerere UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Education
1992-1994Makerere UniversityMaster of Arts in Luganda Language
1989-1990Makerere UniversityPost Graduate Diploma in Education
1986-1989Makerere UniversityBachelor of Arts (Hons.)

3. AREA OF SPECIALISATION
Language Education: African languages, mother tongue education, language
policy related issues, language research, literature in language.

4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Year Rank

2012Associate Professor

Roles

  • Teaching and Graduate Supervision
  • Other Academic and Professional Roles
  • Supervision of doctoral students
  • Supervision of masters students
  • Teaching Luganda Methods and Content to Master of Education Students
  • Overall coordination of School Practice

YearRank

2001-2011Senior Lecturer

Roles

  • Teaching Luganda Methods and Content to Master of Education Students
  • Coordination of School Practice
  • Presented a keynote address on the theme ‘What the Luganda Language has achieved in the Last Fifty Years’ on the Annual Nsimbi Day.
  • Presented a keynote address on the theme ‘The Youth as Touch Bearer for
  • Development’ in the First Baganda Graduates Conference organised by the
    Ministry of Youth, Buganda Kingdom.
  • Presented a paper entitled ‘The Language Policy in Lower Primary
    Education’ in the Annual Luganda Conference
  • Presented a paper entitled ‘Back to the Mother Tongue Instruction in
    Ugandan Education System: Justification’ in a workshop organised by
    National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC).
  • Facilitated a workshop in the National Education Graduate Students’
    Conference on Educational Research: Processes and Dissemination of
    Findings.

Year Rank
1996-2000 Lecturer

Roles

  • Teaching Luganda Methods and Content to Master of Education Students,
    Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Students, Undergraduate Students and
    Distance Education Students
  • Reviewed the Master of Education in Luganda Programme
  • Reviewed the Post Graduate Diploma in Education – Luganda Programme
  • Reviewed the Bachelor of Arts with Education Semester Programme
  • Supervised Samuel Kironde (M.A. Luganda)
  • Supervised Ssali Damascus (M.A. Luganda)
  • Supervised Male Godfrey (M.A. Luganda
  • Supervised Nabiccu Sarah (M.Ed. Luganda)
  • Supervised Nakazzi Winfred (M.Ed. Luganda)
  • Supervised Louis Kakinda (M.Ed. Luganda)
  • Supervised Nabweggamo Miriam (M.Ed. Luganda)
  • Supervised Nakazzi Winfred (M.Ed. Luganda)
  • Supervised Nankindu Prosperous (M.Ed. Luganda
  • Supervised Nakazzi Winfred (M.Ed Luganda)
  • Internal Examiner of Kabanda I. (M.Ed English)
  • Internal Examiner of Mastullah Nambajjwe (M.Ed German)
  • Internal Examiner of Naddumba Annet (M.A. Luganda)
  • Delivered a paper entitled ‘Setting and Testing in Luganda
  • Convened a workshop on ‘Elaboration of Scientific Concepts in Luganda’
    organised by Rednet at Makerere University
  • Presented a paper entitled ‘The Position of Luganda at NCDC under the
    theme ‘Strategies of Developing the Ugandan Languages.
  • Presented a paper entitled ‘Professional Skills for Luganda Teachers in
    PTCs’ in a workshop organised for Principal Tutors of PTCs at Kibuli PTC
  • Chaired the Annual Luganda Teachers’ Workshop where he presented a paper
    entitled ‘Introduction of the Integrated Teaching in Luganda’
  • Drafted the Bachelor of Education, Institute of Teacher Education,
    Kyambogo, Luganda Programme
  • Drafted the Bachelor of Education, Distance Programme (Luganda)

Year Rank

1994-1995Assistant Lecturer

Roles

  • Teaching Luganda Methods and Content
  • Participated in the review of luganda language education programmes
  • Member of the Review Panel of Luganda Bible Translation. Bible Society
    of Uganda
  • Participated in the Primary Teachers’ College (PTC) Syllabus Writing
    workshop
  • Participated in a seminar on the Theme “New Approaches in the teaching
    of Luganda” organized for teachers of Luganda in Secondary Schools and
    presented a paper: TheTeaching of Novels in Luganda
    Executive Committee Member of Ekibiina ky’Olulimi Oluganda

5. MANAGERIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Period Responsibility Held

March 2010 – May 2013Dean, School of Education

  1. Improved image of the Office of the Dean
  2. Weekly updates to members of staff on the developments in the School build rapport and commitment
  3. Beautification of the external outlook of the School of Education
  4. Successfully coordinated Annual National Conferences in the following
    disciplines, English & Literature Education, Luganda Language Education,
    History Education, Geography Education, Kiswahili Language Education, and
    Economics Education
  5. Guided a public dialogue on “Uganda @ 50: Where is the Ugandan Teacher?”
  6. Engagement in international collaborations and partnerships
    -the LMUU Project to which the School of Education has contributed
    expertise in curriculum development for the Post Graduate Diploma in
    Higher Education Leadership and Management at Uganda Management Institute.
    -Eight members of the academic staff have been trained in higher
    education leadership and management
    -The Education for sustainable development (ESD) project (two members ofstaff trained in Sweden and South Africa)
    -Capacity building for academic staff from the University of Juba and
    Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Norway on the NUCOOP
    project funded by NORAD (June 2012)
    -Under the Association of Liberian Universities and Makerere University
    memoranda, Liberian students are pursuing master level degrees in
    education
    -Kigali Institute of Education (KIE) and the School of Education,
    Makerere University - Visit to KIE by members of the academic staff in the
    School of Education in March 2012

Valuable Experience gained

  • Image-building is a crucial element for enhancing staff productivity
  • Teamwork built among academic staff should be sustained
  • Regular involvement of stakeholders has continued to enhance the image of the School of Education
  • Curriculum reviews and changes in teacher training in the School of Education have been informed by the experiences of in-service teachers at such forums.
  • Initiating and sustaining international collaborations and partnerships as means for diversifying income and ensuring sustainable quality. Sustaining collaborations for staff development

Period
2005-2010

Responsibility Held
Head, Department of Language Education, School of Education

Key Achievements

  1. Led the development of the integrated-functional approach to language teaching
  2. Leading the process of domesticating language education programmes
  3. NORAD-funded research project on a survey of interactive teaching methods in Tertiary Secondary and Primary Schools
  4. Initiating and sustaining innovations in teaching in higher education and in teacher education in particular
  5. Enhancing quality assurance in academic programmes
  6. Capacity development in collaborative research among academic staff

2002-2005

Ag. Head, Department of Language Education, School of Education

2008 – 2013

Minister of Education and Sports, Buganda Kingdom .

  1. Introduced strategic leadership education activities at all levels
  2. Coordinating Private –Private and Private-Public Partnership for Muteesa I Royal University
  3. Improved the image and relevance of vocationaleducation
  4. State Minister of Education, Buganda Kingdom
  1. Entrenching quality and competitiveness among education institutions in the Kingdom

2007 Ex-Officio Member, Muteesa 1 Royal University Council

2005-2007Vice Chairperson of the Academic Committee, Muteesa 1 Royal
University Council

  1. Supervising curriculum reform at the Muteesa 1 Royal
    University
  2. Improved knowledge and skills in curriculum design

2005-2007Member, Muteesa 1 Royal University Council

  1. Strategic decisions for the expansion of Muteesa I Royal University
  2. Strategic decision making and leadership

2004-2005Chairman of the Secretariat and Member of Muteesa 1 Royal
University Task Force

  1. Developed the initial concept paper for the
    Buganda University
  2. Improved skills and knowledge in higher education
    functionality

2001-2007Chairman, Buganda Education Commission

  1. Developed the Ministry of Education and Sports Policy on strategy and operational basics
  2. Strategy and education policy development and operationalization
  3. Improved knowledge and skills in educational policy formulation

1999-2001Member, Board of Governors, Buganda Royal Institute of Business
and Technical Education

  1. Strategic leadership

1998-2001Member of the Scholarship Committee of the Buganda Education
Commission

  1. Equity-based decision making

1998-2001Secretary to the Secondary and Tertiary Committee of Buganda
Education Commission

i. Strategic leadership
1998-2001Deputy Secretary to Buganda Education Commission

  1. Strategic leadership

1997-2001Commissioner of Education, Buganda Education Commission,
Ministry of Education & Sports, Buganda Kingdom

i. Strategic leadership

Other relevant experience
PeriodResponsibility Held
2011 – to dateChairperson, Board of Governors, Makerere College School
2011-2012Member, Project Board, Building Institutional Capacity for
Training Leadership and Management of Ugandan Universities (LMUU) Project
2005Chairman, Board of Governors, St. James Bulaga
2002-2004Chief Examiner in charge of Paper 360/3 – Luganda Literature A’
Level
1999-2001Chairman, Board of Governors, Lubiri High School
2000- to dateAdvisory Board Member of Voluntary Action for Development –
a Local NGO working in Mpigi and Kampala District
1998-2000External Examiner, Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo
Examinations for Grade V
1997-2000Member of Luganda Language and Publications Committee,

Ministry of Culture, Language and Publications, Buganda Kingdom

1993-1998Member of the Board of Governors, Pride Academy, Kampala
1991-1997Executive Committee Member, of Ekibiina ky’Olulimi Oluganda
1992-1993Secretary for Youth, Resistance Council 1, Namaalwa II Bukesa
Parish
1992- to dateModerator of Luganda Examinations at ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level (UNEB)
1989- to datePresident: Luganda Teachers’ Association
1989-1990Features writer in a Local Luganda Newspaper: Emmambya Esaze Newspaper

1989-1990Presenter/Producer of Tuula Tusome Radio Programme. A reviewing programme of Luganda books on Radio Uganda
1989-1990Presenter/Producer of Emboozi okuva mu Ekibiina ky’Olulimi
Oluganda on Radio Uganda
1989Luganda Examinations Setter ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level (UNEB)
1989Examiner of Luganda Examinations ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level (UNEB)
1988-1989Editor of Tuzimbe Oluganda: A bi-annual Journal by Luganda
Students of Makerere University
1986-1993Consultant, Luganda Consultancy Bureau
1985-1986Vice Chairman, Luganda Teachers’ Association, Kampala/Mpigi
District Branch
1985-1986Chairman, Luganda Club of Kampala High School
Special Recognition and Achievements
2004I was the pioneer candidate to be awarded a Ph.D in Luganda,
Language Education of Makerere University
1998Awarded the ‘Ekitiibwa kwe Kwaffe’ by Buganda Kingdom for the
exemplary service in the Education and Luganda Language Development
1998 Mutabani wa Kasooba: Literacy piece: on Omuzimu gwa Kasooba: an ‘A’ level set book
1995Eggwanga Effu: Literacy Commentary on ‘A’ Level set book. Being
used in secondary schools offering Luganda at ‘A’ Level
1994One of the first two candidates to obtain the Master of Arts
(Luganda), Makerere University
1992 Co-authored Balya n’Ensekeezi (Poetry book for ‘O’ Level) that was
used by secondary schools as a set book, 2001-2003

6. Academic: Research and Publications
Refereed Books

  • Today's Language:History and Usage(Olulimi lwaleero: Ennono n’Enkozesa
    y’ebigambo), 2011, Fountain Publishers
  • The Teacher and Teaching Culture(Omusomesa n’Ebyobuwangwa), 2010,
    Fountain Publishers

Refereed Journal Articles
Mulumba, M. B. & Masagazi, M. F. (2012).Challenges to African Development:
The Medium of Instruction in Uganda’s Education System. In Pedagogy,
Culture & Society. 20 (3), pp. 435-450

Theses/Dissertations
- Title of M. A. dissertation: Okugaziya Ebigambo mu Luganda Ebikozesebwa mu Byenjigiriza mu Masomero ga Pulayimale
- Title of Ph D thesis: Prospects and Challenges of Improving the Teaching of Luganda through the Integrated-Functional Approach.

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