CURRICULUM VITAE
PROF. AGNES M. W. GATHUMBI – PhD
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI, KENYA
Status
Professor: Educational Communication & Technology Dept., Kenyatta University.
Senate: Member of Kenyatta University Senate
Director: Centre for International Programs and Collaborations. Kenyatta University.
Council/BoardMember: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.
Areas of Interest: Curriculum Development; Research in Education;Use of Educational Media; Educational Materials Development;Teaching English Language and Literature in Education; Linguistics; Literacy Development;.
Work ContactPrivate Contact
Educational Comm. & Technology Dept.P.O. Box 53299 - 00200
Kenyatta UniversityNairobi
P.O. Box 43844 - 00100Kenya
NairobiCell phone:+254722514143
Kenya Email:
Tel.: +254-20-8710901Ext. 3850
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Nationality:Kenyan
Academic Qualifications
1995: Ph.D. in Language Education: Thesis title: “Verbal Discourse Events in aBilingual Formal Setting: Instructional Procedures Used in ESL Classrooms in Kenya.University of Reading, U.K
1987: M.Ed. in Advanced Curriculum Development. Thesis title: The Focus of Educational Development in Kenya Since the Addis Ababa Conference of African States - 1964. University of Leeds, U.K.
1985: Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Development. Kenyatta University, Kenya
1976: B.Ed. (Education, Linguistics, English and Literature). Nairobi University, Kenya
Other Qualifications
2014: Certificate of Facilitation and a Resource Person –Conducting Research on People with Disability, Kenyatta University (KU), Kenya.
2014: Certificate of facilitation and a Resource Person – Writing Research Grant Proposals, KU
2013: Certificate of Facilitation and a Resource Person - Teaching Methodology and Assessment
Procedures in Institutions of Higher Learning, KU
2013: Certificate of Participation in African Storybook Writing. South African Institute for Distance Education. Nairobi, Kenya
2011: Certificate in e-Learning and Teaching. KU
2010: Certificate in Management of University Departments. Kenyatta University
2009: Certificate in Institutional Management. Kenyatta University (KU), Kenya
2008: Certificate in Public Procurement, Disposal, BudgetingContract Management. KU.
2000: International Diploma in Computer Studies (NCC), (Basic computer studies,Computer programming – dBASE, Computer Mathematics, Computerized Accounting, Business Systems, Human Communication and Information Systems)
2000: Certificate in First and Second level French (Alliance Francaise), Nairobi, Kenya
1999: Certificates of proficiency in Computer Packages (Windows Excel, Word, Power Point, Access and Internet) Institute of Advanced Technology, Nairobi
1990: Certificate in Advanced Writing and Communication Skills – LancasterUniversity, U. K.
1989: Course Tutor Certificate in In-service Training (Organization of educational resources, extensive reading techniques and developing study skills) Ministry of Education Science and Technology-Kenya
1988: Certificate in Advanced writing, Editorial skills and Word processing, Kenya Institute of Education
Employment
2013 Full Professor of Education. Responsibilities: To Conduct Research, Mentor Students, Teach and Assess Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Students, Supervise Postgraduate Students’ Proposals and Theses, Act as an Internal and External Examiner. Write Research Grant Proposals, Conduct Workshops for Staff on Various Skills Upgrade.
2013 to date: Director, Center for International Programmes and Collaborations, KU. Ensure
Strategic and Vision Plan, as well as Internationalization Policy are Implemented.
Monitor and Evaluate Achievement of Set Goals. FacilitateEstablishment of Local,
Regional and International Linkages with KU. Draft and Vet all Memoranda of
Understanding (MoU) and all Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) between KU and other
Local and International Institutions and Organisations. Ensure Existing Linkages are
Kept Vibrant. Establish Database of allInstitutions and Organisations KU has Partnerships
with. Coordinate all Exchange Programmes of KU Staff and Students with other Institutions
Coordinate the Intra-Africa Semester Abroad Programme.Write proposals for funding.
2008-2012: Chairperson: Department of Educational Communication and Technology, KU.
Responsible for the Day to Day Running of the Department, ChairMeetings, Ensuring Teaching and Assessment of Students Go on.Member of the University Senate.
2008 to 2013: Associate Professor in Education. Teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Students, Supervise Postgraduate Students’ Proposals and Theses, Conduct Research, I was an Internal and External Examiner; Write Project Proposals for Funding.
2003-2008: Senior Lecturer: Teach Instructional Methods, Technology and Media in Education, English Language and Literature Education;Conduct Research.
2002–2004: Director - Basic Education Resource Center, KU. Acquire and Produce Educational Materials. Keep a Database of all Materials in the Resource Center. Facilitate Access of the Materials by Staff and Students. Conduct Research and Seminars on Materials Production.
1992-2002: Lecturer: Instructional Methods, Technology and Media inEducation, English Language and Literature Education,Doing Research, Kenyatta University
1989-1992: Tutorial Fellow,Educational Communication and Technology Dept., Kenyatta University. Teaching Instructional Methods, Language and Literature Education,
1984–1989: Senior Curriculum Specialist. Develop English Language and Literature Curricula, Educational Materials and Curriculum Assessment Tools.Evaluate Educational Materials before they are Recommended for use in Secondary Schools,Kenya Institute of Education.
1976 – 1984: Graduate High School Teacher (Taught English language, Literature in English and Kiswahili),Technical High School, Nairobi, Kenya.
University Teaching Experience
1996 to date: Teach Postgraduate Students: Research Methods; Proposal Writing; Writing of Research Papers, Reports and Term Papers; Language in Education; Teaching Methodology; Materials Development; Language Curriculum Design and Development; Language and Society; Sociolinguistics; Psycholinguistics; and Innovations in English Language Education:
1996-2001: Teach Postgraduate Diploma students: Study Skills, Advanced Writing Skills, Literature and English Instructional Methods, Development of Media Educational Materials and use of Technology for Instruction
1996-2000: Zonal Coordinator during Teaching Practice of B.Ed. Undergraduate Students.
1990-1991 Assessor of Pre-service Students on Teaching Practice.
1989 to date: Teach Undergraduate Students: Advanced Writing Skills, Study Skills, General Teaching Methods, English and Literature Instructional Methods, Preparation of Instructional Materials, Peer Teaching and Use of Media for Instruction:
University Service and Field Development
PostgraduateTheses Supervision:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Completed)
2015: Josephine Maingi: Strategy Use Instruction in Decoding and Reading
Comprehension:Implications for Practice and Achievement of Reading Proficiency in
SelectedSecondary Schools in Kitui Central District, Kenya
2014: Paul Nyagorme: Factors Affecting E-Learning Adoption and Utilization: A
Comparative Study between Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Cape
Coast- Ghana
2014: Harrison Mulwa: An Investigation of Pedagogy, Resources and Content use
inthe Teaching of French as a ForeignLanguage inSecondary Schools in Kenya.
2014: George Andima: An Aetiological Study of Factors Affecting Reading in
Selected Primary Schools in Kisii District, Kenya
2011: Jotham Ndolo Dinga: Cognitive Strategy Use for Text Comprehension by Class Five and Seven Pupils from Different Socioeconomic Backgrounds in Kisumu Municipality.
2010: Hamisi Omar Babusa: Factors Affecting the Achievement of Objectives of Teaching and Learning Kiswahili in Kenyan Secondary Schools.
2007: Bwire Adelheid: Learner Competencies and Proficiency in English Listening
Comprehension in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (In Progress)
2015: Ommeh B. Maureen: E-Learning in Chinese Language Teacher Development in Kenya
Using Local Content
2013 to date: Francis G. Mwangi: Strategies for Developing and Sustaining a Reading Culture:
Effects on Learning Performance in English in Selected Secondary Schools in Laikipia
County, Kenya
2011 to date: Samwel Mwaniki: The Effectiveness and Challenges of Using Computer
Technology inTeaching English in Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya.
2010 to date: Mary Thangwa: The Impact of Innovations: Mentoring among Secondary School Teachers in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya.
Master of Education (MEd.) Degree (Completed)
2014: Mboha Eric Omondi: The Impact ofEffective Departmental Leadership on English Language Performance in KCSE in Selected Secondary Schools in Kisumu West County, Kenya
2014: Joyce Kalee: An Investigation of Communication Challenges Faced by Teachers of English Language in Primary Schools for the Hearing Impaired Learners in Central Province, Kenya
2014: James Ekaaliyo Ekaale: Factors Affecting Learners’ Reading Comprehension in Samburu District, Kenya
2012: Francis Mwangi: A Sociolinguistics Analysis ofGraffiti in Secondary Schools: A case of selected schools in Laikipia East district, Kenya
2011: Michael Ogalo: Factors AffectingtheIntegration of the Four Basic Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Gatundu Division, Kenya
2011: Owuondo Elizabeth : Development of Writing Skills in the Teaching ofFrench as a Foreign Language in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya
2010: Neema Mang’eni: Learners’ Verbal Communicative Abilities in English Language during Classroom Interaction Processes in Londiani Division, Kipkelion District, Kenya.
2009: Stella Rwanda: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and English Language
Reading Comprehension among Standard 8 Pupils in Meru Central District, Kenya.
2006: Omondi Nicholas: Influence of Achievement Motivation on Performance in English Language Composition among Secondary School Students in Nyando District, Kenya
2003: Otieno N. Ondoro:Relationship between Secondary School Teachers’ Attitudes towards Integration of English and Literature, and their Teaching Performance: A Study of Rachuonyo District, Kenya.
2002: Darius Mogaka Ogutu: Teachers’ Instructional Behavious and Learners’ Participation in Secondary School English Language Classrooms in Nairobi, Kenya.
1999: Charity Njoroge: Factors Affecting Availability, Acquisition and Utilization of Resources in the Teaching of English in Selected Kenyan Secondary Schools.
1996: Argwings O. Ochieng: A Study of Teachers’ Questions in English Language Classrooms in Selected Secondary Schools in Nakuru District, Kenya.
Master of Education (MEd.) Degree (In Progress)
2015: Purity Munyoki: An Investigation of Instructional Procedures Using Technology between In-service Trained English Language Teachers and those not In-service Trained in Kitui County, Kenya
2015: Alfred O. Mounde: Instructional Media and Quality of Pedagogy in Teaching Poetry in Selected Secondary Schools in Kaloleni Sub-County, Mombasa County, Kenya
2014 to date: Jotham T. Mwangi: A Comparative Study of Utilization of Digital Content for
Teaching English Vocabulary in ESP-ICT Secondary Schools in Nyeri County, Kenya
2014 to date: Peter J. K. Wakandu: Students’ Proficiency in English Functional Writing Skills in Njoro Public Secondary Schools, Nakuru County, Kenya
2014 to date: Cecilia Maina: Effectiveness of Strategies used by Teachers in Teaching English Language Grammar in Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya
2014 to date: Oripa, M. The Teaching of Spelling Skills and Performance in English Language in Selected Secondary Schools in Eldoret North District, Kenya
2013 to date: Khaemba Sellah: Teachers’ Conception and Practice of English across the Curriculum and the Influence on Students’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Kasarani, Nairobi County
2013 to date: Njonge W. Paulline:Determining the Effects of Self-assessment among Learners of English in Secondary Schools: A Case of Nyandarua North District, Kenya 2013 to date: Ngeene J. Wanjiku: Attainment of English Grammar Literacy Set Standards in Primary Schools in Lari, Kiambu County, Kenya
2013 to date: Mugweru James: A Study of ICT Integration in the Teaching of Reading Skills in English Language in Secondary Schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
2013 to date: Mercy E. Etago: A Study of Learners’ English Language Reading and Writing
Competences in Relation to the Requirements of Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education Examinations in Baringo Central County, Kenya
2013 to date: Chesang Gladys: Acquisition and Utilization of Collateral Materials in the
Teaching of English Language in Secondary Schools in Kipkelion District, Kericho
County, Kenya
2013 to date: Florence Etyang Ijakaa: Influence of Integration of Information Communication
and Technology in the Teaching and Learning of English in Bungoma County, Kenya
2011 to date: Tracie M. Kimeu: English Across the Curriculum: Use of English Language in Teaching Sciences in Matungulu District, Machakos County, Kenya.
2011 to date: Ogeto Florence Bangweso: An Investigation of Availability, Management and Utilization of School Libraries in Teaching and Learning English in Selected Secondary Schools in Matungulu District, Machakos County, Kenya
20110 to date: Wanjala Thomas: Learner Problems in the Development of English Language Reading Skills among Secondary School Students in Vihiga District, Kenya.
2010 to date: Wende Monica; Collaborative Learning Factors in Relation to Vocabulary Acquisition: Effects on Composition Writing among Upper Primary School Learners in Likoni District, Kenya
2008 to date: Susan Maina: Use of Mother Tongue and its Effect in Teaching and Learning English in Selected Primary Schools in Molo Division, Kenya
Postgraduate Theses Examination: Internal and External
Internal Examiner:
2015: Ogutu Otenga Manasseh’s MEd. Thesis: Influence of Selected Aspects of Free Primary
Education on Teaching and Learning of English Language in Public Primary Schools in
Eldoret Municipality, Kenya.
2014: Lydia W. Wangungu’s PhD Thesis: Listening Competences in English: A Descriptive
Study of Teacher Trainees in Training Colleges in Kenya
2014: Pity M. Nyang’endo’s MEd. Thesis: Instructional Methods and Activities used in Teaching
Oral Skills in English in Selected Secondary Schools, Nairobi County.
2014: Rachel Njoki’s MEd. Thesis: Instructional Practices Used by Teachers to Teach English
Language Writing Skills to Standard Four Pupils in Nyandarua North District, Kenya.
2011: Charles M. Magoma’s PhD Thesis: Curriculum Innovation in Kenya: A Case of the
Introduction and Implementation of Secondary Integrated English in Kenya.
2010: Mang’eni Esther Neema’s M.Ed. Thesis: Learners’ Verbal Communicative Abilities in English Language during Classroom Interaction Processes in Londiani Division, Kipkelion District, Kenya.
2010:Audrey Matere’s MEd. Thesis: An Investigation of Teaching of Integrated English in Secondary Schools in Bungoma District, Kenya.
2009: Stella Rwanda’s MEd Thesis: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and
English Language Reading Comprehension Among Standard 8 Pupils in Meru Central
District, Kenya.
2007: Wambua Joseph’s MEd. Thesis: Verbal Interaction in Physics Classrooms in Some Selected Schools in Matungulu Division, Kangundo, Kenya.
2007: Orado Grace Nyandiwa’s MEd. Thesis: An Investigation of the Nature and Purpose of Practical Work in Secondary School Chemistry in Nairobi Province, Kenya
2004: Otieno Nicholas Ondoro’s MEd. Thesis: Relationship between Secondary School Teachers’ Attitudes towards Integrated English and Literature, and their Teaching Performance: A Study of RachuonyoDistrict, Kenya
2003: Teresa W. Njenga’s MEd. Thesis: The Role Played by Teachers’ Advisory Centers in Promoting English Language Teaching in Thika District Primary Schools, Kenya
2001: Carol Kuria’s MEd. Thesis: Verbal Discourse: The Cognitive Level of English Language Teachers’ Que``stions and the Students’ Response Patterns in Some Secondary Schools in Nairobi Province1999:
1999: Charity W. Njoroge’s MEd. Thesis: Factors Affecting Availability, Acquisition and Utilization of Resources in the Teaching of English in Selected Kenyan Secondary Schools, Kenya
1999: Charles M. Magoma’s MEd. Thesis: Teacher Related Factors which Influence the Implementation of Integrated English Course in Secondary Schools: A Case of Ibacho Division, Kenya
External Examiner:
Open University of Zimbabwe
2014 to date: External Examiner for Kuziwa Kutiwa’s PhD Thesis titled: Education for All
Policy: An Evaluation of Barriers that Hinder High Achieving Students from Attaining
UniversityEducation in Zimbabwe.
Narok University - Kenya
2011- 2013: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students’ Performance.
Evaluate/Moderate Setting of Examinations. Evaluate Postgraduate Theses.
University of Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe
2009 to 2012: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students: Assess and moderate examination questions. Examine students’ performance in the department of Curriculum and Instruction
2005: EvaluateMnkandla Maureen’sPhD. Thesis: “Prevalence of Utilization of Content Area Reading acrossDisciplines in Zimbabwe’s Teachers’ Colleges”.
2005: Evaluation of Mushoriwa T. D.Ph.D. Thesis: “The Relationship between Study Strategy and Learning Outcome among Students in Three Teachers’ Training Colleges in Masvingo and Harare”.
Makerere University – Uganda
2001-2004 and 2008 – 2010: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students’ performance in English language, Literature and Curriculum development examinations, Moderation of examinations and Assessment of MEd. and PhD theses.
2010: External Examiner of Olukuma A. John’sMEd. Thesis:An Evaluation of Teaching
Techniques and Course BooksUsedin Developing ‘O’ Level Students’ Communicative
Competence in Spoken English.
2004: External Examiner of Masaazi Masagazi’s Ph.D. Thesis: Prospects and Challenges of Implementing and Teaching of Luganda through the Integrated Functional Approach in Uganda.
2004: External Examiner of Nalumasi Saisoni’s M.Ed. Thesis:Learners’ Attitudes and their Analysis of Shakespearian Plays at “A” Level in Uganda Secondary Schools.
2004: External Examiner of Nakijoba Lydia’s M.Ed. Thesis: Constraints in Teaching Diploma in Education Literature in Uganda and theImplications on Curriculum Policy.
2003: External Examiner ofKirunda Olivia Muguwa’sM.Ed. Thesis: Schemata and Students’ Comprehension of Written Texts: A Case Study. Uganda.
2003: External Examiner of Nakayima Elizabeth’s M.Ed. Thesis:Students’ Questions
interpretation and their Performance in the Novel. Uganda
2002 – 2004: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students’ performance.
2002: External Examiner of Bamwoyeraki Nuwagira Sophie’s M.Ed. Thesis. The Nature and Demand of Process Writing: AStudy of Classroom Approaches and Activities in Secondary Schools.
2001-2004: Annual Evaluator of B.Ed. Language and Literature Education Examinations and Performance.
Mount Kenya University – Kenya
2011- 2014: Supervisor Muriira Isabella Mwathwana’s PhD Thesis: A Comparative Study of Pedagogical and other Factors that Influence Performance in History in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Tigania and Igembe Districts,Meru County, Kenya.
Kigali Institute of Education - Rwanda
2012: External Evaluator of BEd. Curriculum for the Department of Curriculum and Education
2004: Developed English Language Module on Teacher Education.
Other University Responsibilities
2015:Chairperson:Committee to Develop Strategic and Vision Planfor the Center for
International Programmes and Collaborations.
2015: Chairperson: Committee to Develop Kenyatta University and Hiroshima University
Collaboration Proposal
2015: Chairperson: Committee to Develop a Policy on Internationalization of University
Programmes and Partnerships
2014: Chairperson: Chandaria Business, Innovation and Incubation Center Advisory Board.
2014: Resource Person in a Seminar on Research Ethics: “Research Experiences with People
WithDisability”. KU. September 16th
2014: Resource Person in a Seminar on “Writing Research Proposals for Grants”
2014: Coordinator/PI: Presentation of Research Findings to Education Stakeholders “Building
Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation”. KICD, July 2nd
2013: Chairperson, Center for Teaching Excellence and Research Advisory Board
2013: Chairperson of the Hospitality Committee and Member of the Organising and Finance
Committees in the Biannual International Conference. Theme: “ Technology, Teaching and
Learning: Theory and Practice. 10th – 12th July, Nairobi
2011: Chairperson,Committee to Develop “Teacher Professional Development Programmes for