Name: Dr. Dickens Ngicho
Title/Qualification:  Master of Education in Instructional Methods and Educational Technology
Position: Teaching Assistant
Department: Education
School:  School of Education and Social Sciences

Short Biography

Dr. Dickens Ngicho is a Lecturer in the Department of Education, School of Education and Social Sciences at the University of Embu, Kenya. He is an education scholar with expertise in teacher education. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration and Planning, both from the University of Embu. His academic and professional work focuses on enhancing the quality, effectiveness, and relevance of education through evidence-based research and innovative pedagogical approaches.

His research interests include Competency-Based Teacher Education (CBTE), mathematics instruction, curriculum implementation, teacher preparedness, educational administration and planning, mathematics pedagogies, and quality assurance in education. His scholarly work explores effective approaches to teacher preparation, mathematics teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, and the successful adoption of competency-based educational reforms. Through his teaching, research, and academic engagement, Dr. Ngicho contributes to the development of competent and reflective educators and to the advancement of effective educational practices and policies in Kenya and beyond.

Workshops and Conferences

1.       Education Evidence for Action (EE4A) & Education Deans Forum - Kenya (EDF-K) Conference, University of Embu. Presented on: ‘Understanding poor performance in numeracy: Cognitive conflict as a predictor of poor performance in foundational learning. August 26th, 2025.

2.      Early Career Researchers (ECR) Pre-Conference Mentorship Programme, University of Embu in conjunction with EDF-Kenya & EE4A. Presented on: “Implementation of competency-based teacher education in mathematics teaching and learning in public teacher training colleges in eastern region, Kenya.” August 25th, 2025.

3.      Education Evidence for Action (EE4A) & Education Deans Forum - Kenya (EDF-K) Conference, University of Embu. Theme: “Reimagining Education in Kenya: Reforming Teacher Education for Sustainable Development.” August 27th - 28th, 2025.

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