Dr. Lydiah Nyaguthii Wambugu (Phd)

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1 Dr. Lydiah Nyaguthii Wambugu (Phd) University of Nairobi School of Continuing Distance Education Thika Extra-Mural Studies P.O Box Thika, Kenya Cell Phone: / Department of Extra-Mural Studies Date of Birth: 29 th January 1973 [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] 1. CURRENT POSTIONS: Lecturer: Department of Extra-Mural Studies; School of Continuing Distance Education; College of Education External Studies; University of Nairobi; in-charge of Thika Extra-Mural Centre Membership: 1) School Board of Examiners 2) College Library Committee Member 3) Board Member: Research Evaluation Society of Kenya ( 4) Member, Education Association of Kenya (EMAK) 5) Associate Member No , The Kenya Institute of (KIM) 6) Committee Member, Open H Children s Home 7) Parish Council Member, Mugumo-ini Anglican Church Thika Diocese 8) Member, Gatanga District Education Board 2. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experienced Educationist with a PhD. in Research Evaluation Professionally trained in Monitoring Evaluation Over 5 years teaching publishing experience in project planning management research monitoring evaluation; Principal Researcher in End-Term Evaluation of the Empowering Girls Through Education Project for Plan International-Kenya (January March 2014) Researcher in summative evaluation of Special Education Investment Program under the Kenya Education Sector Support Program (KESSP) as part of the PhD requirement (2009) 1

2 Lead Researcher in baseline assessment on Sustainable L (SLM) Practices in Laikipia County in line with the COMDEK approach for UNDP in Laikipia County (2013); Lead researcher in baseline study on issues affecting Teachers Training Colleges for the Ministry of Education (2012) Monitoring Evaluation consultant at the Kenya Institute of (2013) Good communication report writing skills 3. EDUCATION: : Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Education (Research Evaluation); Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Kenya Units Covered: Educational Research Monitoring Evaluation of Educational Statistics Educational Projects Education Development Programs Patristic Education Evaluation Theories, Models Qualitative Quantitative Data Analysis Evaluation Principles, Techniques Models Educational Assessment Test Development Methodologies Research Evaluation for Policy Making Implementation Project Development Practicum in Program Evaluation Dissertation Title: A Comparative Analysis of Academic Performance of Bachelor of Education (Science) Distance On-Campus Learners at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Supervisors: Prof. Adenike Emeke (University of Ibadan - Nigeria) Prof. Joseph Malusu (Mount Kenya University - Kenya) : Master of Education in Educational Administration Planning Curriculum (specialized in Curriculum Studies); University of Nairobi Units Covered: Curriculum Design Curriculum Evaluation Curriculum Innovation Change Curriculum Development in Teacher Education Non-Formal Education Curriculum Curriculum Theory Practice Educational Educational Administration Educational Finance 2

3 Personnel in Education Statistics for Educational Research Research Methods in Education Education Policy Formulation Planning Project Title: Challenges Facing Integration of Exceptional Children into Regular Primary Schools: A case of the Physically Challenged in Nairobi Province, University of Nairobi. Supervisor: Dr. Grace Nyaga (University of Nairobi, Kenya). 1997: Computer Fundamentals : Bachelor of Education; Kenyatta University. Areas of Study: Chemistry Geography. Awarded a Bachelor of Education (Science) Degree, Second Class Honors- Upper Division : Othaya Girls Secondary School (KCSE Grade B-) : Muna-ini Primary School (KCPE 49 Points) 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES a) General Duties: As a Resident Lecturer, I: Represent the University of Nairobi in the Community s around the Extra mural Center Review the departments programs in line with the Departments Strategic plan Recruit admit students in liaison with UNES Manage administer Examination at the centre Guide Counsel students on academic issues Maintain student records Ensure a conducive environment for teaching, learning research Nurture positive relations teamwork among the staff at the centre Create implement marketing strategies of the departments programs b) Academic programs: In charge of all academic programs in the region Monitor the teaching learning process in the centre Develop participate in Curriculum development in the department Manage examinations in the centre Implement of the departments curriculum 3

4 Ensure all mark-sheets are consolidated forwarded to the departmental examination unit c) Student Provide both academic career guidance to students Implement students support systems for both face-to-face distance students d) Academic Teaching LDP 803: Advanced Research Methods (PhD Project Planning ) LDP 811: Theory in Project Monitoring Evaluation (PhD Project Planning ) LDP 603: Research Methods (MA Project Planning UoN) LDP 611: Monitoring Evaluation of Projects Programs (MA Project Planning - UoN) DBM 109: Research Methods (Diploma Common Course - UoN) PAC 201: Educational Administration (B.Ed (Arts) - UoN) e) Deputy Examinations Officer, Department of Extra Mural Studies Coordinate, the setting moderation of Undergraduate Postgraduate Examinations Coordinate External Moderation of Examinations in the Department Coordinate proofreading of Departmental Examinations f) Research Supervision I guide both undergraduate postgraduate students in proposal development project writing. So far I have supervised 14 Masters Students to completion. Currently I am guiding 3 PhD students in Proposal Development S/No Name 1. Makokha Peter Wanyama Registration Number Program Project Title Remarks L83/80243/2011 PhD (Project Determinants of Proposal Planning adoption Development &) Utilization of Participatory Monitoring Evaluation Model on Community Driven Development Projects in Bungoma, Kenya 4

5 2. Paul Kiumbe Mburu L83/81261/2011 PhD (Project Planning & ) Effectiveness of Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation on Performance of Economic Stimulus Fish Farming Projects in Nyeri County Proposal Development 3. Lucy Mwendwa M Ikiara L83/80942/2011 PhD (Project Planning & ) Effect of National Agriculture Livestock Extension Program (NALEP) I1 on Household Food Security In Nyeri County Proposal Development 4. Mwangi Patrick Kame 5. Kamau James Gitau 6. Baru Peter Muriuki 7. Kinyanjui Samuel Wang ang a L50/72993/2012 MA Project Planning L50/71686/2011 MA Project Planning L50/65166/2010 MA Project L50/65158/2010 MA Project Planning Influence of practices on sustainability of women projects in Murang a South Subcounty, Kenya Factors influencing milk production among Daily Farmers in Mirangine in Nyarua County Mauche in Nakuru County, Kenya A comparative analysis of academic performance of Boys girls in Mixedday secondary schools in Kenya: A case of Kihumbu-ini Division, Gatanga District Social Economic Factors influencing sustainability of dairy goat farming in Thika East District; Case of Kakuzi Division, Kenya graduated in 2013 graduated in 2013 graduated in

6 8. Emah Muhambe Madegwa L50/63873/2010 MA Project Planning Effectiveness of Ikotoilets In Addressing Sanitation Among Public Toilet Users In Nairobi Central Business District Lily Chebet Murei L50/78154/2009 MA Project Planning Factors Influencing Women Involvement in the Implementation of Community Development Projects in Wanyororo Integrated Sustainable Development Unit, Catholic Diocese of Nakuru Kenya Maina Joseph Njuguna L50/60666/2010 MA Project Planning Social economic Factors influencing community participation in the implementation of fish-farming projects in Embakasi Constituency, Kenya Muniu Fredrick Ngotho. 12. Ann Wambui Mwangi L50/71306/2009 MA Project Planning L50/72593/2008 MA Project Planning Factors Influencing the Performance of Nyeri Water Sewerage Company in provision of Water Sewerage Services in Nyeri District Factors affecting the repayment of Constituency Youth Enterprise Loan in Kirinyaga Central District

7 13. Stephen Gatimu Gate 14. Cavens Kithinji 15. Kirera Fredrick Karani 16. Mbijiwe Phyllis Nyoroka 17. Kariuki Eunice Wothaya L50/71363/2009 MA Project Planning L50/70142/2008 MA Project Planning L50/70285/2008 MA Project Planning L50/70502/2008 MA Project Planning L50/70378/2008 MA Project Planning Factors affecting Sustainability of Small Scale irrigation Schemes in Kirinyaga Districts An Investigation of the challenges that face businesses in stakeholder engagement process: The case of Imenti North District An assessment of the process of accessing Youth Enterprise Development Fund on youth employment: The case of Laikipia East constituency in Kenya An assessment of the challenges facing the sustainability of community based projects: The case of the Meru Goat Project An investigation into the factors hindering the growth of businesses funded by Micro Finance Institutions in Meru Municipality PROFESSIONAL TRAINING April June 2013 Monitoring Evaluation Accreditation Course (Kenya Institute of ) Areas Covered: Essentials of Monitoring Evaluation Designing Implementing an M & E System Performance Monitoring Evaluation Data Information Use Sustaining M & E System 7

8 6. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS I spearheaded the opening of the Thika Extra Mural Centre. Currently, student enrollment sts at 150 students in both undergraduate postgraduate courses I revamped activities programs in Meru Extra Mural Centre by raising the number of students enrolled from 9 Diploma students to 56 students. I was also able to start a class of 34 students enrolled in MA in Project Planning. This translated to growth of College revenue by over 10% I initiated 3 sub-centers namely Isiolo, Maua Embu of the Meru Extra Mural Centre 2008 Reviewed M.A in Project Planning with other faculty members of the Department 7. ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS: a) Conferences attended Papers Presented 2013: International Conference Trainers workshop on Enhancing Gender Equity in the Leadership of Higher Education held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya on 26 th -301th August : International Conference of Education, Research Innovation (ICERI201) held in Madrid, Spain on 19 th 21 st November Presented a Paper on A comparative analysis of the academic performance of Distance oncampus learners at the University of Nairobi, Kenya 2012: International Conference on Teaching Practice in Education (ICTPED): Towards a globally inclusive teaching practice Model in ODL E-Learning Context at the University of South Africa on 6 th 8 th August Presented a Paper on Training teachers for the modern world: A Kenyan Perspective 2011 Catholic University Postgraduate Students Association (CUPSA) Conference on Transformative leadership in the 21 st Century at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa on 24 th 25 th March Presented a Paper on Re-thinking Teacher Education in the light of Patristic Education: A Kenyan Experience Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI) 2010 National Conference on Innovations in Education at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) Nairobi on 27 th 28 th May Presented a Paper on Potential Solution to the Challenges Facing the Visually Impaired Pupils Integrated in Regular Primary Schools. A case of the Public Primary Schools in Nairobi 8

9 b) Papers Published in Referred Journal 1. GUANTAI MBOROKI AND LYDIAH WAMBUGU. Manpower Development in the 21 st Century. (DBA The Africa Review, University of Nairobi; Vol. 4, No. 1, April 2014 ISSN , PP ) 2. WAMBUGU, L.N. Ensuring access to Education for All through inclusive approaches in Education: The case of the Visually Impaired Children in public primary schools in Nairobi. (The Fountain Journal of Educational Research, University of Nairobi; Vol 5/No. 1/2011 ISSN: , PP ) 3. WAMBUGU, L. N. AND KYALO, D. N. Open Distance Education as strategy for improving higher education in the 21 st Century in Kenya. A Case of the University of Nairobi (The International Institute for Science, Technology Education (IISTE)- Journal of Education Practice; Vol.4, No. 4, 2013 ISSN (Paper) ISSN X (online) pp ) 4. NYONJE, R. O AND WAMBUGU, L. N. Re-orienting the Kenyan education to address transformation an Implication for educational planning management (Journal of Education Society of Kenya; Vol 4 No.4 ISSN ) pp c) Books Published 1. LYDIAH WAMBUGU (2011): Overcoming Exclusion through Inclusive Education by VDM Verlag Dr. Muller; ISBN: LYDIAH WAMBUGU AND EDITH MWIHAKI (2011): Monitoring Evaluation: A Guide to Program Evaluation by VDM Verlag Dr. Muller; ISBN: LYDIAH WAMBUGU AND ANN WANJIRU (2007): Chemistry Practical Book, by Pavement Publishers d) Study Modules Developed 1. LPD 606: Gender Issues in Development; An instructional module for Master of Arts (MA) in Project Planning ; University of Nairobi e) Short Courses / Workshops / Seminars attended: 1) Trained on Orientation to Case Study Teaching (OCST) on 18 th 23 rd March Hotel 2013 at the Boma Hotel organized by Partnership for African Social Governance Research (PASGR-KENYA) in conjunction with Global Business School Network (GBSN-USA) 2) e-learning tutors orientation workshop at the Multi Media University on 1 st - 3 rd November

10 3) I was a member of the Kenya Education Stakeholders that validated the Final Regional Report (FRR) on the East African Community Education Harmonization on 7 th 8 th October 2010 in Nairobi 4) As a faculty member of the School of Continuing Distance Education, University of Nairobi, I have attended several workshops organized by the Centre for Open Distance Learning (UoN) on developing materials for Open Distance Learners 8. PAST WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate Teacher, Lenana School: August 2004 July 2007 Duties / Responsibilities Teaching Evaluating Chemistry in Forms 1-4 In charge of Swimming Club Coordinator, Class of 2008 Member of the Academic Committee Member of Timetabling Committee Graduate Teacher, Limuru Girls School: May 1997 November 2002 Duties/ Responsibilities Teaching evaluating Chemistry in Forms 1 4 Organizing Science Congress Projects Patron, True Love Waits REFERENCES 1. Prof. Christopher M. Gakuu Associate Professor, Department of Extra Mural Studies University of Nairobi [email protected] Dr. Guantai Mboroki Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Studies University of Nairobi [email protected] Prof. David Macharia Professor, Department of Distance Studies 10

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