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Dr. Timothy Bariu Publications

Publications in Journals:

  • Azzeddine Boudouaia, Khalil Miqdad, Abdo Hasan AL-Qadri, Nadia Saraa, Souheila Belmamoune, Timothy Bariu Ntorukiri, Yang Xingfang, Mohammed Oda Abunamous & Mokhtar Mouissi (2024) The Effect of Empowerment on English Language Teachers’ Commitment to Schools: The Mediation of Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Curriculum Reform.
  • Timothy Ntorukiri Bariu & Xiong Chun (2022). Influence of Teachers' Attitude on ICT Implementation in Kenyan Universities. Cogent Education, 9:1, 2107294. DOI: 10.1080/2331186X.2022.2107294. Journal ISSN 2331-186X.
  • Timothy Bariu, Xiong Chun, Azzeddine Boudouaia (2022). Influence of Teachers’ Competencies on ICT Implementation in Kenyan Universities. Education Research International, vol. 2022, Article ID 1370052, 11 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1370052.
  • Azzeddine Boudouaia, Henen Cheriet, Asma Khattala, Salsabila Hamli, Souheila Belmamoune, Timothy Bariu Ntorukiri, Abdelbasset Dou, Abdo Hasan AL-Qadri (2022). Learner Autonomy: Algerian EFL Teachers’ Beliefs. Education Research International, vol. 2022, Article ID 8169853, 20 pages.
  • Timothy Bariu, Joseph Muriungi Kirugua, Francis Kirimi. Policy and Infrastructure Challenges Influencing ICT Implementation in Universities: A Literature Review. Discover Education; Springer. Bariu, T. N. (2020)
  • Status of ICT Infrastructure Used in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya. European Journal of Interactive Multimedia and Education, 1(1), e02002. https://doi.org/10.30935/ejimed/8283.
  • Ntorukiri, T. B., Celestino Magana, Francis Kirimi (2021). Teachers' Perceptions of ICT Infrastructure in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya. European Academic Research Journal, Vol. VIII, Issue 11, February 2021. ISSN 2286-4822.
  • Ntorukiri, T. B., Elosy Mukami, Francis Kirimi, Celestino Magana (2021) Impact of Integrating ICT Infrastructure in Teaching and Learning in Kenyan Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya. European Academic Research Journal, Vol. VIII, Issue 11, March 2021. ISSN 2286-4822.


Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences

  • University of Embu E-learning Conference (November 2023): Presented on "Implication of E-mentoring on Academic Performance in Kenyan Public Universities."
  • Kenyatta University International Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning (October 2022): Discussed "Optimizing Holistic Education for Sustainable Development."
  • Tharaka University Annual Research Conference (November 2022): Presented papers on "Influence of Teachers’ Experience on ICT Implementation in Kenyan Universities" and "ICT for Lifelong Learning in University Teaching." Tharaka University Annual Research Conference (November 2022): Addressed "Opportunities and Challenges of ICT in University Teaching."
  • National Education Services Workshop (2017): Participated in capacity-building workshop on English literature books.
    Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) Workshop (2017): Received certification in Public Procurement in Educational Institutions.
  • Adjudicators and Trainers Workshop (2017): Engaged in training on Music and Dance.
  • Equity Bank Students’ Community Service Program (2010): Contributed to community service initiatives during Kenyatta University’s program.
  • Central China Normal University Winter Vacation Volunteer Program (2021): Awarded for extraordinary service and volunteering.
  • Central China Normal University Sports Competition (2020): Competed in badminton and received a Certificate of Recognition.
  • Global Youth Training Program (2021): Participated in Alibaba’s Cross Border E-Commerce Talent Live Stream Channel program.
    University of Embu Training for Facilitating Online and Blended Courses: Completed training to enhance skills in online education delivery.

    Books/Book Chapters Published
  • Bariu, T. N. (2018). Longhorn Secondary English Encyclopedia. Longhorn Publishers Limited: Nairobi.

Dr Ciriaka Gitonga Publications

  1.  Kuboka, R. V. & Gitonga, C. (2018). Relationship Between Perceived Paternal Care And Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescent Boys In Kiambu County. Journal of Advanced Psychology Vol. 2, pp 1-8, 2018
  2. Mugambi, P & Gitonga, C. (2015). Adolescent Awareness of the   Psychosocial Risk Factors for Depression in Selected Private Secondary Schools in Nairobi Kenya. Journal of Educational and Social Research V.5. No 2
  3. Kariuki, N. S., Aloka, J.A., Gatumu, H.N. & Gitonga, C. (2015). Relationship between perceptions of inter-parental conflicts and involvement in Delinquent Behavior among selected Kenyan adolescent students. Journal of Educational and Social Research.Vol.5 ISSN 2239-978X. Doi:10.5901/jesr.2015.v5n1p
  4. Kariuki, N. S; Aloka,  J.A; Gatumu, H. N. & Gitonga, C. (2015). Relationship between perceptions of parental punitive discipline and involvement in delinquent behavior among selected Kenyan secondary school students. Journal of Educational and Social Research: Vol 5: Doi:10.5901/jesr.2015.v5n1p
  5. Gitonga, C., et al (2014). Is the choice of a degree program a factor of personality type and degree of congruence. Journal of Humanities and Social Science, DOI 10.9790/0837-1925495
  6. Gitonga, C. (2013). The Omnipresent Gendered Career Pathways for Women and the Role of Career Counselors in Kenya.  International Journal on Science and Research (IJSR). Online ISSN 2319-7064, Vol 2 No, 8.
  7. Gitonga, C., Kigen, E,. Wangeri, T., & Orodho, J. (2013).  Is Congruence a Predictor of Satisfaction with the Choice of Degree Program among University Students in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online)
Vol.4, No.17.
  8. Gitonga, C,. Orodho, J, A., Kigen, W,. & Wangeri, T (2013) Gender Differences in Holland
. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 7 July 2013.

Book Chapter

  1. Christian Perspective and Research on the Child Development on the African Context. (2014) Publisher: Daystar University, Institute of Child Development.
    Books
  2. Gitonga, C. (2009) A systematic guide to Career Choice in Kenya. Integrity Publishers, Nairobi. Kenya
  3. Gitonga, C. (2019) Career choice made Easy: Step by Choice. . Publishing Institute of Africa, Nairobi Kenya

Modules Developed

  1. Gitonga, C. (2017). An Instructional l Program for Career Counselors and other Career development Providers: Module I: Introduction to Helping Relationships.  Aflame Career Services.
  2. Gitonga, C. (2017): An Instructional Program for Career Counselors and other Career development Providers: Module II&IV: Career Theory and its Application & The Role of Assessment in Career Planning.  Aflame Career Services
  3. Gitonga, C. (2017). An Instructional  Program for Career Counselors and other Career development Providers: Module V Designing and Implementing Career Services.  Aflame Career Services

Dr. Kaberia Isaac Kubai Publications

Publications in Journals:

  • “Healing The Human Person-Post-Traumatic Counselling: Healing of Wounds caused by Violence." Retrieved from http:// www.taiwanhrj.org/contents/291, 2018.
  • “Challenge of IDPs’ Resettlement in Kenya: Towards Community-Based Reconciliation.” In International Journal of Professional Practice Vol. 5 Issue 1& 2, Pp. 51-63, September 2014.
  • “The International Criminal Court’s Agenda on Justice and Reconciliation: Response to the 2007/8 Post-Election Violence in Kenya". In International Journal of Current Research Vol.5, Issue, 03, pp.698-703, March, 2013.
  • "Divorce and Remarriage: An Ethical Challenge to the Contemporary Methodist Church in Kenya" In International Journal of Current Research Vol. 3, Issue, 12, pp.377-384, December, 2011.

Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences

2017

  • “The Future of the Church and Church of the Future in Africa and Beyond” Kigali, Rwanda.
  • “Tearing Down the Walls: A Pathway to Peace, Healing, and Humanity.” Presented a paper on The Role of the Church in Just Reconciliation Processes in the Aftermath of Ethno-political Violence: An International Comparative Perspective in Puebla, Mexico.
                                      

2016

  • “Interfaith Consultation on Violent Extremism” in Nairobi, Kenya. Attended
  • “Reconciliation Processes and Indigenous Peoples: Truth, Healing and Transformation” in Trondheim, Norway. Attended
  • “Making Connections on Reconciliation” in Coventry-Birmingham, Britain. Attended
  • “African Contextual Realities” Nairobi, Kenya. Attended

2015

  • “1st International Conference on Multi-Agency and Interreligious Approaches to Security, Terrorism, Conflict and Peace” in Meru, Kenya. Presented a paper on Why the Conference?
  • “Keeping Terrorism at Bay” Nairobi, Kenya: Presented Paper on Keeping Terrorism at Bay:  Involvement of Religion in the counterterrorism Process
  • “That the World may Know Jesus Christ: Reaching Youth for Christ” Meru, Kenya.   Attended.
  • “Peace, Reconciliation, and Human Rights “launching of the Human Rights Network in Washington, DC – USA, attended and presented a paper.

2014

  • “African Associations of Methodist Institutions of Higher Education (AAMIHE) - Agency for Global Theological Education” Nairobi, Kenya. Attended
  • African Associations of United Methodist Theological Institutions (AAUMTI)-Agency for Global Theological Education” Nairobi, Kenya. Attended
  • The Healing of a Human Person: Theological, Psychological and Physiological  Approaches” in Meru, Kenya. Presented a paper on Post-Traumatic Counselling: Healing of the Violence Wounds.
  • “21st Century E-Learning Transforming Education, Employment, and Economies” Nairobi, Kenya. Attended.
  • “Africa and the New World Order” in Kisii University, Kisii. Presented a paper: Church and Just Reconciliation Processes in the Aftermath of Ethno-political Violence: An International Comparative Perspective.
  • “Peace, Reconciliation and Human Rights: Promoting Peace Education for a New Generation of Global Leaders” in Hiroshima, Japan. Presented a paper: Towards Just Reconciliation: The Church’s Response to Ethno-Political Violence in Kenya.                                 

2011

  • “The Place of Mission in Europe” in Lund Sweden. Presented a Paper: Mission of Reconciliation:  Just Reconciliation as the Response of the Church towards Ethno-Political Violence in Kenya.                                 

2010

  • “Interfaith and Reconciliation” in Oslo, Norway. Presented a Paper: Church and Ethno-Political Violence in Kenya.
    Books/Book Chapters Published
  • “The Role of the Church in Just Reconciliation Processes in the Aftermath of Ethno-political Violence: An International Comparative Perspective.” In Amutabi, M. (ed). (2014). Africa and the Challenges of Globalization: Opportunities and Prospects, Nairobi, CUEA and AIDAL, Pp 210-220.

Dr. Zachary Njagi Ndwiga Publications


Refereed journals

  1. Juma, J. J., Nyaga, M., & Ndwiga, Z. N. (2022). Strategic planning in secondary schools in Rangwe sub-county, Kenya: Influence on student learning outcomes. Management in Education, 08920206221104635
  2. Gichu, D.N; Kibaara T & Ndwiga, Z.N.(2017).‘Challenges Faced by Head Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Nyeri South Sub County, Nyeri County, Kenya’. International journa of Humanities and Socila Science Invention ISSN: 2319-7722. www.ijhss.org//vol 6Issue 8/August 2017:pp 29-40.
  3. Ndwiga, Z.N & Odundo, P.A (2015). Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory (ELT): Kiswahili Composition Writing Perspective. Research Journal of Education Vol.3No.4 April 2015ISSN2347-8225. http://www.researchjournali.com/author.

Books

  1. VGA Training Manual (2017). A Revised Handbook for training Graduates for Volunteer work. Nairobi; Ministry of Education.(co-authored with Subira, N; Makau, C; Kungania,M; Omollo ,G)
  2. Kiswahili Language Handbook for Diploma Teacher Education (participated as panelist) awaiting printing with Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD).
  3. Kiswahili kwa mafunzo ya waalimu (co-authored withKairichi, A; Mwachilumo P; Nzai .K)- Manuscript with KamumiEnterprise Ltd)

Workshops Attended

  • 2007-2011:  Participated as a panellist in the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Curriculum Support Materials Training and Evaluation workshops.
  • 2005-2010 Trained and participated as a panellist in the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) in digital content production and recording of varied school programmes.
  • 2008:  Trained and participated in drafting of model papers for Diploma teacher examination in the reviewed curriculum. Host: The Kenya National Examinations Council
  • 2005-2008:  Participated in the Diploma Teacher Education (DTE) Curriculum review.
  • Oct 2004: Methodology Workshop, Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa Research (OSSREA) –Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Conferences Papers Presented

  1. Ndwiga,Z.N & Mbuthia,E.M (2018).Mitigating Errors Made by Learners in Kiswahili Composition Writing. Presented during the 1st International Conference on Education at the University of Nairobi October 24 -26 2018.
  2. Ndwiga,Z.N & Mbuthia,E.M (2018). Decolonizing Language in Kenya by Use of Kiswahili and Other Indigenous Languages for Public Education. Presented during the 1st Decolonizing Education Conference at the University of Embu. August 2018.
  3. Ndwiga,Z.N  & Wamugu,P. (2018) .Philosophical Analysis for Drama  as tool for management of school discipline. Submitted for 4th   Chuka University International Research Conference October, 2018.
  4. Ndwiga, Z.N & Odundo,P.A (2016) ‘Appropriateness of Explicit Teaching Methods on Learners’ Achievement in Kiswahili Composition Writing’. 2nd Chuka University International Research Conference proceedings May 2016  pp 458-467.
  5. Ndwiga, Z.N; Odundo,P.A; Nyagah,G.M, Mbuthia,E.M ( 2016).Effectiveness of Implicit Teaching Methods on Learners’ Achievement in Kiswahili Composition Writing. Presented during the first Decolonizing Conference at Embu University College October 2016.
  6. Ndwiga, Z.N & Odundo, P.A (2018). ‘Effectiveness of Explicit Teaching Methods on Learner Achievement in Kiswahili Composition Writing’. Proceedings of the decolonizing conference. University of Embu 2017
  7. August, 2016: Philosophical Basis for Kiswahili composition writing. Submitted for 3rd  Chuka University International Research Conference October, 2016.
  8. July, 2016: ‘Effectiveness of Teaching Methods on Learners’ Achievement in Kiswahili Composition Writing’ Presented in the 10th annual decolonizing the spirit conference July 19-21, 2016.
  9. October, 2015:  Presented a paper on ‘Appropriateness of Explicit Teaching Methods on Learners’ Achievement in Kiswahili Composition Writing’ 2nd Chuka University International Research Conference October, 2015.

Dr. Wangila Eric Wekesa Publications

  1. Wekesa, E.W. (2016). Computer Based Instruction. Lambert Academic Publishing . ICSBN 97836597511905.
  2. Wasike D. W; Wekesa E. W. & Amadalo M.M. (2013). A computer Simulated Module for Teaching Cell Division in Secondary School Biology. International Journal of Research and Development Vol.2 (5), pp 114-130
  3. Wasike D. W; Wekesa E. W; Indiku M. &Maiyo J. (2008).  Student’s reactions to theuse of computers in science in selected Kenyan secondary schools. PEC 9(9): 107-114.
  4. Wekesa, E.W; Kiboss, J. K. &Ndirangu, M. (2006). Improving Students’ Understanding and Perception of Cell Theory in School Biology using a Computer-Based Instruction Simulation Program. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia vol. 15(4)
  5. Ndirangu, M; Kiboss, J.K. & Wekesa, E. W. (2005). Reflections from a Computer Simulations on Cell Division in selected Kenyan Secondary Schools. The Science Education Review, 4 (4).
  6. Kiboss, J.K; Ndirangu, M. & Wekesa, E. W. (2004). Effectiveness of a Computer-Mediated Simulations Program in School Biology on Pupils’ Learning outcome in Cell Theory. Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol.13 (2).

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  1. Attended Associations of Third World Studies (ATWS) International Conference, Kenya Chapter held at MasindeMuliro University College of Science and Technology (MMUST) from 22-24 November 2005.
  2. Presented a paper entitled Development of a Computer Mediated Simulation Module for teaching Cell Division Topic in Secondary Biology at ATWS International Conference, Kenya Chapter held at MMUST from 22-24 November 2005.
  3. Attended Global-ITE International Conference Monday, June 3/ Tuesday, June 4, 2002 Njoro Campus, Egerton University, Kenya.