(PhD, University of Nairobi: MED, Science Education, Kenyatta University: BEd

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1 DR. EVANSON MURIUKI MURIITHI (PhD) (PhD, : MED, Science Education, Kenyatta : BEd Science; Kenyatta.) 1. Personal details/information i). Name Evanson Muriuki Muriithi ii). Address : Kenya Science Campus P.O. Box Or P.O. Box 111 Kianyaga (10301) Telephone evanson.muriuki.uonbi.ac.ke iii). Present Occupation iv). Nationality: Tutorial Fellow. Department of Educational Communication & Technology School of Education, College of Education and External Studies (CCES) Kenyan v). Date of Birth 1967 vi). Area of Specialization: Science Education with emphasis on Physics Education 2. Academic Background/Education YEAR DEGREE/certificate AREA UNIVERSITY / Exam body 1 - to 2013 Doctor of Philosophy Educational Communication and Technology-Physics Education 1 of Master of Education Science Education Kenyatta Bachelor of Education Mathematics, Physics and Education Kenyatta A-Level (KACE) Mathematics, Physics and KNEC Chemistry O-Level English Language, CRE, KNEC

2 Mathematics, Biology, physics, chemistry, Geography, Literature in English CPE KNEC 3. Employment History Date Place Details to date Tutorial fellow teaching Physics Instructions, General methods, Curriculum for pre-school, Pedagogy, science for preschool, motivation and Emotions Groups taught ( BEd Science, BEd Arts, BEd ECE, Dip in ECE) Teaching Practice Supervision Curriculum review (BEd Science, BED ECE, M. Ed ECE and Dip in ECE) Writing of modules (Physics Methods, Curriculum for Early Childhood Education) Supervising Students both Undergraduate and Post Graduates Training Lecturers in Pedagogy Development of M. Ed Programmes Members of School Academic Board Member of College Academic Board Kenya Science Teachers College to 2004 Faza Secondary School Kiburia Girls sec School Kiamwathi sec School Taught Physics and Physics Methods, supervised Student Teachers on Teaching Practice Taught Mathematics and Physics, Forms 1 to 4 Taught Mathematics and Physics, Forms 1 to 3 Taught Mathematics and Physics, Forms 1 to 3 4. Leadership Positions/Responsibilities Date Place Position date of i) Co- Chairman of the Task Force on the Take- over of Kenya Science Teachers College by the of in 2007 ii) Coordinator of ECT Units in the Department of Educational Studies 2

3 Kenya Science Teachers college At Faza Secondary School i) Deputy Head of Physics Department ii) Physics Course Co-Coordinator- for 3 years iii) Member of Graduation Committee iv) Teaching Practice Zone Committee v) In-Charge of Physics Subject Methods at KSTC vi) Secretary to KSTC Association of Tutors vii) Chairman Staff Development Committee( S.D.C) viii) Chairman-Strategic Planning Committee (S.P.C) ix) Member Bursary Committee at KSTC i. Head of Science Department ii. Chairman Teachers Association (T.A iii. Patron Christian Union 5. Units Taught at the Unit Code Unit Title Level Taught 1 TCT 102 General Methods of Teaching BED Science, BED Arts, BED Agricultural Extension 2 ECT 101 Instructional Methods of Teaching Bed Arts, Bed Scienceoutreach 3 TEC 110 Curriculum for Early Childhood Education BED-ECE TEC 207 Science for Pre-schoolers BED-ECE 4 TEC 303 Emotions and Motivation BED ECE 5 TEC 403 Drugs and Substance Abuse BEd ECE 6 TCT 333 Physics Instructional Methods BED Science 7 TEC 002 Curriculum Development for Preschoolers Dip in ECDE 8 TEC 113 Guidance and Counseling Dip in ECDE 6. Publications/Books 3

4 i. Module on Curriculum for Early Childhood Education. By Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL)-, 2012 ii. iii. iv. School Characteristics, Use of Project Method and Learner Achievement in Physics Journal of Education and Practice ISSN (Paper) ISSN X (Online): Vol.4, No.8, 2013; Women s contribution to the Philosophy of Education: hermeneutics of proverbs. International Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 1 No. 3 March 2013 ISSN: (print) ISSN: O (online) The learning of sciences among the physically handicapped students Journal of Educational Management Society of Kenya v. Preparation and planning for teaching the science courses-a Chapter in a book to be published by Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), of vi. vii. viii. ix. Project Method and Learner Achievement in Physics in Kenyan Secondary Schools International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 7 July 2013 URL: Expectations of handicapped students and their teachers in the learning and teaching of science subjects in Kenyan special secondary schools for the physically handicapped. Description: The LC 4215.K4 M8 URI: ODeL-teacher Education: Philosophical implication of work-play-study triad International Journal of Innovative Research Band Studies Vol. 2 Issue 9 September 2013 URL: ISSN Bullying in Kenyan secondary school: manifestations, causes, consequences and mitigation measures. International Journal of Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Volume 5 issue 1 April 2013 URL x. Project method of teaching physics. Use, impact and implications. Scholars Press, 2014 ISSN xi. Peer education and behavioral change on HIV/AIDS prevention in secondary schools in Rachuonyo district, Kenya: Prospects and policy. 4

5 Global Journal of Human Social Science. Volume 14, issue 4 April (a) Student supervision (completed) Student Topic Program Year 1 Gichure Christine Adm.No: E 57/72744/08 Relationship between Teacher Characteristics and Effectiveness of Project Method - A Case of Kabete District Central Province Kenya MEd 2 Wanjohi Eunice Impact of Community Support Grants on the Development of Early Childhood Education, in Kiambu District, Kenya MEd 3 Rachel Muthii Thiga 4 Boro Alice E57/74923/09 Influence of slum working mothers on social emotional and behavioural skills of preschoolers: a survey of Riruta zone, Dagoretti district county Effects of instructional materials on children s performances in sciences in Kabete, Kenya Med MEd Gichaba Wilclife E57/77688/09 7 Stacy Nduku Kimani 8 Virginia Wanjiku 9 Charles Ngunjiri 10 Kingaru Thumbi Effects of mainstreaming children with disabilities in early childhood education in Gucha Effects of single parenthood on children s performance in early learning Montessori centre A Survey on Play, Teaching and Learning Resources in Jamhuri Zone in Thika Municipality, Thika District, Kenya Investigations of Factors Affecting the Facilitation of Physics Practical in Kajiado District. Influence on teachers reflection on children s performance in Molo 5 Med BEd BEd PGDE Med E57/77623/09 11 Brigid N. Influence of teacher MED In progress

6 Kangori E57/75192/2012 characteristics in the implementation of science activities in preschools in Kayole zone in Embakasi division in county Kenya Influence of reading story books on preschool children s writing in Waruku zone,, Kenya BED 2014 Effects of flashcards in the teaching of reading skills development among preschool children in Kayole Zone, County, Kenya BED Research Grants Research grant from the Deans Committee, for the PhD thesis leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Communication and Technology (Science Education) 9. Papers presented in Seminars Date Title of paper Audience Venue 1 3 rd October th April th August 2005 Techniques and Strategies of Developing Science Teaching skills in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Challenges in Special Education. Teaching Mechanical Oscillations using ASEI/PDSI Approach. 6 Staff of Kenya Science Teachers college and lecturers of Western College of Science and Technology Kagumo Teachers Training College and Kenya Science Teachers Colleges Lecturers Lecturers from Kagumo Teachers Training College and Kenya Science Teachers Colleges Kenya science Teachers College Kagumo Teachers Training College Kagumo on 4 October Preparation and Planning For Lecturers of College of TTC

7 2007 Science Teaching. of Biological and Physical Science (CBPS) UoN 5 in October in March th September 2008 Projects, Practical and Laboratory Teaching. Performance of Physics by KSTC Students during Teaching Practice. Creating a Conducive Learning Environment for Learning Mathematics and Sciences. Lecturers of College of Biological and Physical Science (CBPS) UoN A paper presented during Teaching Practice Postmortem study Day at KSTC A paper presented to Murang a District SMASSE Trainers, of, KSTC Kolping Educational Centre 7 on 5 th September 2008 The Psychology of Learning Mathematics and the Sciences. A paper presented to Murang a District SMASSE Trainers Kolping Educational Centre 8 on 27 th April 2011 Effects of Expectations of Students living with Disability on Learning Sciences in Special Secondary Schools in Kenya. Presentation made at the 4 th International Conference organized by Educational Management Society of Kenya (EMSK) Kenya Science Campus, of, Kenya 9 15 th January on 1 st March on 9 th March 2012 Planning and Preparation for Teaching Medical Courses. Effect of Project Method on Learners Achievement in Physics. A Case of Kenyan Secondary Schools. The Value of Education. Presentation made to Medical Professionals of the of, College of Health Sciences on Paper presented at the Department of Educational Communication and Technology Seminar, Message given on a Prize Award Ceremony at of of Ngariama Primary School 7

8 Ngariama Division of Kirinyaga East District th April 2014 Reflective teaching and preschool children s academic performance in Molo District, Kenya Paper presented at Ireland International Conference on Education- Dublin City- Ireland 10. Thesis examination I have examined several MED theses as an internal examiner 11. Research interests Pedagogical issues in Science Education with a bias in Physics education 12. Community Service i) Member of Board of Governors-St. Mary s High School-Karumandi ii) Member of Kirinyaga County Youth Board of Gospel Outreach Churches iii) Chairman of Guama Old Students Association 13. Hobbies/Interests i). Giving motivational messages ii). Reading iii). Travelling Referees 1. Dr. Paul Amolo Odundo Senior Lecturer and Chairman Department of Educational Communication and technology P.O. Box Tel: Professor Patrick O. O. Digolo Department of Educational Communication and Technology P.O. Box

9 Tel: Dr. Jane Ciumwari Gatumu Senior Lecturer Department of Educational Communication and technology P.O. Box Tel: