Name: Christine Mueni Nzomo
Title/Qualification: Masters
Position: Teaching Assistant
Department: Education
School: School of Education and Social Sciences
Short Biography
Christine Mueni Nzomo is a researcher and Teacher Educator, currently serving as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Education at the University of Embu. She is pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Embu. She holds a Master of Education in Instructional Methods and Educational Technology (2023) and a Bachelor of Education (Science) in Mathematics and Chemistry, First Class Honours (2019), both from the University of Embu. She is also a Graduate Associate at Mizizi Elimu Afrika, where she has developed practical experience in education research, including evidence synthesis and systematic review writing.
Christine has teaching experience across secondary school, TVET and university levels. She currently teaches Instructional Methods in Chemistry, Curriculum Development, General Instructional Methods, and Psychology of Human Growth and Development at the University of Embu. She has also supervised postgraduate PGDE students to completion. She is a Research Consultant with the Mizizi Elimu Afrika, where she supports research and evaluation under the Unlocking Data initiative, including literature review, evidence synthesis, and data mapping and analysis of foundational learning data. She has also contributed to research projects on teacher education curriculum transformation and parental empowerment and engagement in early childhood education.
Her research interests focus on science education, teacher education and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, particularly the use of educational technology to enhance learning. Her scholarly work spans instructional practice, science education, parental engagement and empowerment, and foundational learning. She is committed to generating evidence that strengthens teaching practice, teacher professional learning and learning outcomes in Kenya and beyond.
Achievements
1. Published research in peer-reviewed journals (Heliyon; Discover Education; Journal of Childhood, Education & Society; International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education)
2. Presented research at the 6th Biennial EE4A/EDF-Kenya Inaugural Conference, University of Embu (2025)
3. Participated in the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Pre-Conference Mentorship Programme, University of Embu (2025)
Awards and Honours
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Award, University of Embu - Master's Degree Scholarship, 2023.
First Class Honours, Bachelor of Education (Science), 2023.
Research Projects
1. Transforming Teacher Education Curriculum in Kenya, Funded by ESTDEV/Tallinn University. Role: Contributed to the development of a competency-based teacher education curriculum, including the development of the University of Embu Teacher Education Prototype.
2. Optimizing Parental Empowerment and Engagement for ECDE: A Pilot Project in Embu County, Kenya, Funded by the Spencer Foundation. Role: Participated as a Research Assistant in the baseline study on parental empowerment and engagement in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE).
Conferences
1. 27 to 28 August 2025: 6th Biennial Education Evidence for Action (EE4A)/Education Deans Forum Kenya (EDF K) Inaugural Conference, University of Embu. Presented a paper entitled “Transforming Chemistry Education Through Inquiry Based Learning: Strengthening Student Self Efficacy.”
2. 25 to 26 August 2025: Early Career Researchers (ECR) Pre Conference Mentorship Programme, University of Embu, in conjunction with EDF Kenya and EE4A. Presented my doctoral research work on “Technology Enhanced Inquiry Based Learning and Student Learning Outcomes in Integrated Science: A Case of Embu County.”
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