Name: DR OBURA, Elizabeth Atieno, PLWD:PhD,MEd, BEd;LLB

Title/Qualification: Dr

NCPWD: NCPWDP/794260

Position: Lecturer

Department: Education

School: Education and Social SciencesĀ Ā 

Area of Specialization:

Educational Administration and Planning; Law and Technology

Contact Address:Ā P.O. Box, 6-60100, Embu

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Google Scholar Account Link ā€“https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&hl=en&user=ejysxicAAAAJ

Orchid Account Link - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2943-1141

ResearchGate Link - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Obura-Elizabeth?ev=hdr_xprf

Short Biography

Dr. Obura, Elizabeth Atieno is an education and legal scientist specialist in Educational Administration and Planning. She is currently a lecturer at the University of Embu in the School of Education and Social Sciences. She is an experienced teacher educator in higher education and a certified online course architect, assessor and trainer. Her research portfolio is characterized by a commitment to improving educational systems through data-driven planning and administrative reform. Dr. Obura is also a dedicated researcher, mentor, supervisor and global goals champion.

Research Interests

Her primary research pillars include mentorship, professional development, knowledge transfer, educational research ethics, legal issues and policy in education pedagogy, teacher education, educational supervision, green pedagogies, Afro-centric philosophies in administration, environmental law, human rights, digital transformation, homeschooling, sustainability, legal issues in education, equity and policy, blended learning and pedagogies, artificial intelligence, curriculum and instruction and educational administration.

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

  1. Dickens Okatch Ngicho; E880/318/2021; PhD: Implementation of competency-based curriculum in teaching and learning mathematics: A case of public teacher training colleges in Eastern Region, Kenya, 2026.
  2. John James Juma; E880/323/2023; PhD: Distributed leadership and student learning outcomes in comprehensive schools in Kenya: A case of Tigania West Sub-County.
  3. John Maundu; E880/EW/337/2022; PhD: Impact of GeoGebra-based teaching on form three students understanding and attitudes towards 3D geometry in Tharaka-Nithi, Kenya.
  4. Paul Were Nyagol; E551/EW/1845/2024; MEd: Financial aid disruption and student academic outcomes: A case study of a public university.
  5. Brenda Jerotich Keitany; E551/1546/2021; MEd: School principalsā€™ roles in combating drug and substance abuse among public secondary schools students in Embu County, Kenya.
  6. Janefer Kilonzo Muthei; MEd: Integration of artificial intelligence in principalsā€™ mentorship of teachers in Selected Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya.
  7. Kinyua Bessy Kageni; No.: E551/1514/2021; MEd: Principalsā€™ Supervisory role on student learning outcomes in selected public secondary schools in Igembe North Sub County, Kenya, 2025.
  8. Nathan Maina Mwangi; E555/1383/2020: MEd: Mathematics teachersā€™ preparedness in implementing Mathematics as a learning area in the Competency Based Curriculum at grade six in Embu County, Kenya, 2026.
  9. Abigael Cherono; E551/1518/2021; MEd: Interpersonal conflicts, emotional wellbeing and academic performance among students in selected public secondary schools in Embu East Sub-County, Kenya, 2026.
  10. Nickson Kipkoech Rutto; MED/GC/097/13/14: Influence of selected Teachersā€™ demographics on attitude towards supervision in Public Secondary Schools in Keiyo North Sub-County, Kenya, 2019.
  11. Caroline Adhiambo Mugwangā€™a; MED/SF/KC/005/11/12: Implementation of Guidance and Counselling Programme on Academic Performance of students in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, Kenya, 2019.
  12. Kabutiei Diana Jepkoech; E554/3514/2020; PGDE: Challenges of parental involvement in the implementation of competency- based curriculum a case of D.E.B Kangaru Primary School, Embu County, 2022.
  13. Kirui Kiprono Geoffrey; E554/3509/2019; PGDE: Studentā€™s perception towards use of online teaching and blending learning in the University of Embu, 2022.
  14. Faith Jemeli Kosgei; No.: BED/GC/510/16/17: Effects of one hundred percent transition on teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Moiben Sub-County, Kenya, 2019.
  15. Ochanda O. Alfred (Fr); No.: 1023750; BEd: Factors affecting studentsā€™ performance in Mathematics in Selected secondary schools in Homabay Sub-County, Kenya, 2016.
  16. Patricia W. Ndirangu (Sr); No.: 1021393; BEd: Effectiveness of Geography curriculum in Addressing environmental issues in selected secondary schools in Mukurwe-Ini Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya, 2016.
  17. George Okelo Abudho; No.:1027089; PGDE: Influence of parentsā€™ career on the studentā€™s career choice: A case of Brookhouse school, Nairobi, Kenya, 2016.
  18. Raymond Kipruttoh Kiptum; No.: 1025677; PGDE: Influence of educational trips on student academic performance of international schools, A case of Brookhouse school Nairobi, Kenya, 2016.
  19. Michael Macharia Murigi; No.: 1025680; PGDE: Influence of parental participation on student academic performance in international schools: A case of Brookhouse School, Nairobi, Kenya, 2016.
  20. Nancy Aluoch Owili (Sr); No.: 1017718; BEd: Effectiveness of Biology curriculum in addressing environmental issues in selected secondary schools in Langata Division, Nairobi County, Kenya, 2014.

Dr. Obura Elizabeth Atieno Publications

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