CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS:

 

NAME:              Lilian-Rita Ifeoma Akudolu

NATIONALITY:   Nigerian

CONTACTS:

§     Office: Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025 Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

§     Residence: 30A Anam Street, New Haven Enugu, P.O. Box 3769, Post Code 400001, Enugu State, Nigeria.

§     EMAIL: lr.akudolu@unizik.edu.ng & lilianrita2003@hotmail.co.uk.

§     WEBSITE: www.lilianrita.com

§     (PHONE) +234 -8063929670 OR +234-8077318824

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

·             Tuning Online Course on “Course Design for Outcome Based Learning   

         in Higher  Education”, Tuning Academy, University of Deusto, Spain

         October, 2017    

§      Coordinated a team of academics from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, who successfully completed the Tuning Online Course on “Course Design for Outcome Based Learning in Higher Education”, Organized by Tuning Academy, University of Deusto, Spain under the Tuning Africa II Initiative, January – October, 2017

§      Commonwealth Academic Fellowship, University of Glasgow, UK: 2005-2006.

§      Ph. D –Curriculum Studies (Computer –Assisted Instruction) University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. 1995.

§      Diploma in Computer Applications, Docan Computer Systems Int’l Ltd (DCSI) Enugu, Nigeria. (Part of undergraduate training). 1992.

§      M.ED – (Curriculum Studies) University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. 1988.

§      Diplôme de Langue, Littérature et Civilisation Française, Université de Grenoble 111, France. (Part of under-graduate training), 1984.

§      B.A. (Bachelor of Arts in Education /French) University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1985.

 

   SOME RESENT FELLOWSHIP AWARD

·         African Fellowship, University of Edinburgh, UK, Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH), from 1 September to 30 November 2019.

·         Fellow Gender Studies Association of Nigeria (FGSAN), 25th April, 2018

·         Award of Excellence as a Pillar of social Science Education in Nigeria.     

 Award given by the Social Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria    

    (SOSTAN) at Owerri, 5th September, 2018.

OTHER EXPERIENCES

·         Executive Board Member (2019-2022). World Council for Curriculum and    

              Instruction (WCCI), San Diego, California, U.S.A.

 

·         Keynote presenter on Gender Responsive Pedagogy at a Workshop/Seminar organized by the Gender Studies Association of Nigeria, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria 15th November 2017

 

·         Representative Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, at the Tuning Africa Project Phase 2, (2015 to February 2018). Project funded by the Commission of the European Union, sponsored by the African Union Commission and coordinated by the University of Deusto, Spain.

 

·         Representative Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, at a Study on Research and PhD

           Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study is coordinated   by the African Network

           For Internationalization of Education (ANIE) and Funded by the British Council and

           German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), from 18th February 2016 to 27th

           February, 2017.

 

·         Selected Panellist  representing Africa at the World Council for Curriculum and     

           Instruction (WCCI) panel presentation, at the fifty ninth session of the United

           Nations’ (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 59) which took place at

           the UN headquarters in New York, from 9th  to 20th   March, 2015.

 

·         One of the three members of the 2015 World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) International Nominations and Elections Committee, October 2015. (The members are  Joyce Pittman, Chair - USA;  Teresita Agana, Member - Philippines and Lilian-Rita Akudolu, Member – Nigeria).

 

·         Member, Anambra State Ministry of Education Committee on Girl – Child Education in Anambra State (2015- 2016).

 

·         Selected Trainer in Research Methods in the 2009- 2010Regional Training Workshops of the Educational Research Network for West and Central Africa (ERNWACA).

·         Resource Person, UNICEF Marginal Budgeting for Bottlenecks (MBB) in Education workshop, Kaduna, Nigeria. (5th to 11th June, 2011). 

·         Member Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria  Standing Committee on Ethics (2011 – 2013)

·         Nigeria Representative, Africa Higher Education Collaborative (AHEC) 2007-2009,  organized by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars  (CIES),  Washington D.C. and Cairo.

·         Member of National Technical Team (EDSI Technical Support Team) on the DFID/ UNICEF supported Development of States’ Education Strategic Plans (SESP) and State Education Strategic Operational Plans (SESOP) and UNICEF consultant for Niger, Ebonyi, Delta and Bayelsa States, Nigeria.  (2008/2009, 2009/2010 and 2011/2012).

·         Member Strategic Thinking Group for UNICEF A Field Office Enugu in Basic Education for Development. (August, 2008)

·         Member National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE)  Accreditation Panel, 2001 -2005

·         Member – Anambra State Examinations Board of the Examination

Development Centre (EDC), Ministry of Education2003 – 2006

·         Keynote presenter – World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Nigerian Chapter,  8th Biennial Conference on Developing Peace Education Curriculum for Nigeria, 18 – 23 October, 2010

·         Guest Lecturer – 2002 Public Lecture, Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria. 2001.

·         Post Graduate Supervisor 1997/98- date (Not less than 40 masters and 10 doctorate students have successfully completed their thesis under my supervision).

 

SPECIFIC AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Teaching:

·         Taught at all levels of Education (Primary, Secondary and University levels).

 

        Educational Research:

·         Mostly in Curriculum and Instruction and in the Instructional use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).

 

Programme Development:

·         Development, implementation and monitoring of undergraduate and post graduate programmes.

 

Management:

·         Head, Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka  -2009,

·         Coordinator Centre for Educational  Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka from 1999 to 2003)

·         Chairperson World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Awka Branch, Nigeria Chapter (2000 -2007 and 2010 till date)

 

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

PERIOD

EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTION

POSITIONS HELD

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1992-date

 

Federal Government of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

 

 

 

1.Assistant Lecturer to Senior Lecturer (1st June, 1992 to 1st October, 1999)

2. Reader (1st October 2002)

3. Professor in Curriculum and Instruction (1st October 2007).

 

Designing and teaching courses in Curriculum Studies, Instructional Methods and Educational Technology at undergraduate and post graduate levels; advising students’ on thesis writing   as well as supervising students on teaching practice.

 

1987-1992 (August)

Anambra State School Management Board

French language teacher in the secondary schools

Teaching French language,   supervising instruction as well as organizing and   editing the schools’ magazines. 

 

 

1979 - 1981

 

 

Anambra State Primary Education Board

Classroom teacher.

Teaching and supervising Primary School children.

 

 

1978 - 1979

 

 

Rivers State Primary Education Board

French language teacher.

Teaching French Language at Port Harcourt Primary School.

 

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES                                                  

S/N

SKILL AREA

NOTABLE ATTAINMENT

1.

Education and Training

Participated in the following workshops among others:

·         UNICEF joint training workshop on SWOT analysis and Marginal Bottleneck Analysis of Education. Venue: National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ondo 11-15 July, 2011.

·         UNICEF joint training workshop on Rapid Assessment Procedures, NIEPA, Ondo, 01- 06 August, 2011

·         UNICEF joint training workshop on Data Adaptation, Prioritization of Challenges, Target Setting  as well as Format and Content of State Education Sector Plan (SESP),17- 19 November 2011.

·         A training workshop on Research Methodology, Funding & Management (organized by the School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 7th -11th July, 2009).

·         A training workshop on Human rights Based Approach, Result Planning & management and ELP Training ( UNICEF  workshop 21st -25th Jan. 2008)

·         A training workshop on Resource Projection, using the Education Policy and Strategy Simulation (EPSSIM) Model (UNICEF workshop  3rd-9th February, 2008)

·         UNICEF training workshop on Human Rights Approach to Planning. Abuja, 3rd -5th April.2008.

·         UNICEF self- training workshop on Log Frame/ Filling Knowledge and Information Gaps. NIEPA, Ondo,  27 April to 3 May,  2008  

·         UNICEF training on Financial and Resource Simulation. NIEPA, Ondo,14th -19thJuly, 2008.

·         UNICEF self- training workshop on the Development of Education Sector Strategic and Operational Plans for Bauchi, Jigawa and Niger States. NIEPA, Ondo, 25-29 August, 2008.

·         UNICEF workshop on Girls Education Programme (GEP). Bauchi, Sept. 2008.

 

 

2.

Research in and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

·         Used ICT to generate data, interpret and utilize it for planning in the Development of State Education Sector Strategic and Operational Plans (SESOP) in different States.

·            Conducted research in the instructional use of ICT. University of Glasgow Scotland, UK, 2006.

·            Present lectures on Teachers’ Instructional Use of ICT at graduate and postgraduate levels.

·            Delivered conference and seminar papers in Nigeria in the area of ICT in Education.

·               Use ICT in the preparation and delivery of lectures and conference papers.

 

3.

 

 

 

 

 

Development Work in Education

·      Established instructional resources unit in the Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,  Nigeria 1995

·      Revised and updated the academic programme for postgraduate studies in Curriculum and Instruction at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2003 and 2007.

     Resource Person – National Curriculum Revision and Development Workshop for Primary School National Computer Education Curriculum: Nigeria, 2002.

·      Chairman/Resource person – National Curriculum: Revision and Development Workshop for Junior Secondary Schools National Computer Education Curriculum: Nigeria 2005.

 

 

4.

 

Instructional Measurement and Evaluation

 

 

·      External Examiner for M.Ed in Higher Education Dissertation Examination, Botho University, Botswana. 2016 till date

·      Internal-External Examiner (French Language), Department of Modern European Languages, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2016 till date.

·      External Examiner, Nwafor  Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. 2011 - 2014

·      External Examiner in Arts Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 2000-2016.

·      Panelist- National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCE) Accreditation Panel. 2004-2005.

 

5.

Team Work and Human Relations.

·      Chairperson, Local Organizing Committee, Faculty of Education 2016 International Conference.

·      Chairman/Resource person – National Curriculum: Revision and Development Workshop for Junior Secondary Schools National Computer Education Curriculum: Nigeria 2005.

·      Member Anambra State Examinations Board of the Examination Development Centre (EDC), Ministry of Education Awka. 2003-2007.

·      Worked as a team with other members as the Chairperson Faculty of Education Curriculum Committee

·      Worked as a team with other members in organizing the 1st Annual Conference of Center for Educational Technology (CET) in collaboration with the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Anambra State Branch. March, 2002

·      Resource Person – National Curriculum Revision and Development Workshop for Primary School National Computer Education Curriculum: Nigeria. 2002.

·      Worked as a team with other members of Conference Facilitating Committee of the First South-East Education Summit, organized by the Consultative Forum of Vice Chancellors of South-East Universities. June, 2002.

 

 

6.

 

Gender Mainstreaming Issues

 

 

 

·         African Fellowship project on ‘Exploring feminist pedagogy for 21st century girls’ education in Nigeria” (1 September – 30 November, 2019.

·    Fellow Gender Studies Association of Nigeria (GSAN -April, 2018).

·    Worked on gender at the African Higher Education Collaborative (2007-2009)

·    Conducted a number of gender related studies.

·    Secretary Women Studies Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (1995-1998).

·    Attended the United Nations 59th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 59), from 9th to 20th March, 2015.

·      Till date, discussing gender issues with other members of  National Women Peace Group (NAWOPEG), Anambra State

 

7.

Language

 

 

 

 

Bilingual in English and French.

 

 

CONSULTANCY HISTORY

PERIOD

INSTITUTION

PROJECT

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

December 2015 – December 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 2011 – January 2012

Government

of Anambra State of Nigeria

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNICEF

Girl-Child Education Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development of State Education Sector Strategic Plan (SESP) and State Education Sector Operational Plans (SESOP) involving 11 States in Nigeria.

Worked with a team of researchers in conducting a multi-disciplinary research study on the education of the girl-child, present evidence-based data to inform policy formulation and implementation of remediation plan for promoting girl-child’s access to, retention and achievement in education in the six designated Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Anambra State.

 

Technical support team consultant to the NIEPA (National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration) team and the SESP-SESOP Task teams of Delta State and Bayelsa State in developing and finalizing SESP and SESOP of the two States.

Facilitating workshops in each of the two States to sensitize stakeholders on the Basic Education Strategic and Operational Plans.

 

December  2009 – August 2010

UNICEF

Development of State Education Sector Strategic Plan (SESP) and State Education Sector Operational Plans (SESOP) involving 19 States in Nigeria.

Technical support team consultant for Ebonyi State. Participating  on regular self-training sessions on specific aspects of the tasks involved in different phases of developing SESP/SESOP and working with the Ebonyi State technical team in developing  the State’s SESP  and SESOP.

December  2008 – August 2009

UNICEF

Development of State Education Sector Strategic Plan (SESP) and State Education Sector Operational Plans (SESOP) involving 3 States in Nigeria.

Deputy consultant for Niger State. Participating  on regular self-training sessions on specific aspects of the tasks involved in different phases of developing SESP/SESOP and working with the Niger State technical team in developing  the State’s SESP  and SESOP.

2009-2010

 

Educational Research Network  for West And Central Africa (ERNWACA)

ERNWACA regional training in research methodology and scientific method.

Trainer in Research Methods at   the ERNWACA 2009- 2010 Regional Training Workshops

March- Sept. 2009

UNICEF

Development of ‘States’ Education Sector Strategic  Plan( SESP- 2007-2017)and States’ Education Sector Operational Plans  (SESOP- 2008-2010) in Jigawa, Niger and Bauchi States, Nigeria.

Consultant and technical support team task officer for   Niger State. Went through regular self-training sessions on specific aspects of the tasks involved in different phases of developing SESP/SESOP.

2008 - 2009

Africana First Publishers Nigeria.

Development and writing of textbooks on Computer Studies

Co-authored Africana  Computer Studies text books for both  primary and secondary schools

August 2008

UNICEF A Field Office, Enugu, Nigeria

 Education programme conceptualization meeting.

 

Contributed to discussions on a review of UNICEF/FGN cooperation as at Dec.2007 and a review of the New Country Programme Goals and Education.

 

21st -28th August, 2005

Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)

Development workshop for  Junior Secondary Schools National Computer Education Curriculum

Chairperson and resource person.

2004-2005

National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Accreditation of Colleges  of Education courses

Accredited French language in the visited Colleges of Education.

 

 

4th -8th August, 2002

Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).

National curriculum  Revision and  Development workshop for Primary school National Computer Education Curriculum

Resource person

2003-2006

Anambra State Government

Consultancy meetings of Anambra State Board of the Examination Development Centre (EDC), Ministry of Education

Participated in discussions on how to stop examination malpractice at different levels of education in the State.

 

 

 

OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS AND HOME INSTITUTION

 

Students’ Mentorship

Some of my recent students’ mentorship results are:

 

·         In 2016, my mentee Chidiebere Isaac Osuji, a Master’s Degree student from the Department of Management and Policy was one of the 16 students selected from123 universities in 42 countries to participate at the Tuning 3rd General Meeting of the Tuning Africa Project 2 which took place in Accra, Ghana from 17th to 19th of October, 2016. The selection was based on the candidate’s performance in the Tuning online assessment.    

·         In 2012 My Ph.D supervisee and mentee, Mrs Patricia Idialo won the DockLinks/Commonwealth bursary to attend and make a presentation at the DockLinks/Commonwealth African European Residential School, hosted by the University of Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana from July 9 – 15th 2012. With this bursary award, Mrs Idialo became one of the 30 doctoral students from Africa and Europe to attend the Residential School in 2012

 

·         In 2011, one of my mentee groups authored a research proposal that won the 2011 Educational Research Network for West and Central Africa (ERNWACA) Grants for Educational Research. The research team was constituted as follows: Ewelum, N. Johnson (Senior Lecturer). Project Lead Researcher; Asiegbu, C. Emmanuel (Graduate Assistant); Obike, O. Edna (Doctoral Student); and Okeke, O. Juliet (Postgraduate Diploma in Education Student). The project lead researcher attended the regional training workshop on Research Methodology and Scholarly Writing which took place in Bamako, Mali, from the 27th till the 30th June, 2011. 

 

Institution

 

·         Nnamdi Azikiwe University representative at the TUNING Africa Project Phase 2, Coordinated by the University of Deusto, Spain, and Funded by Commission of the European Union and sponsored by the African Union Commission. Cairo, Egypt from, 2015  to February 2018

 

·         Nnamdi Azikiwe University representative at the Study on Research and PhD Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study which is being conducted in six African countries is coordinated   by the African Network for   Internationalization of Education (ANIE) and Funded by the British Council and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), from 18th February 2016 to 27th February 2017.

 

·                  Conference Chair- Faculty of Education 3rd International Conference on Higher               

               Education which took place from 19 to 22 April, 2016. Theme: Emerging Issues in       

                     Higher Education.

 

·         Represented Nnamdi Azikiwe University at the  Africa Higher Education             Collaborative (AHEC), organized by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars   (CIES- a Division of the Institute of International Education New York)  and the Institute of International Education, Middle East and North Africa Region Office, Cairo . From February 2008 to March 2009.

 

·         Established instructional resources unit in the Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,  Nigeria 1995

 

·         Revised and updated the academic programme for postgraduate studies in Curriculum and Instruction at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2003, 2007 and 2014.

 

 

        RESEARCH GRANTS WON WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS

 

PREVIOUS RESEARCH GRANT

 

·         Grant of the Tuning Africa Project Phase 2, (2015 to February 2018). Tuning is an internationally recognized method for re-designing, developing, implementing and evaluating competence-based-study programmes as well as the development of new teaching and learning methods.  The Tuning project was funded by the Commission of the European Union, sponsored by the African Union Commission and coordinated by the University of Deusto, Spain. The general objectives of the project were to contribute and support the harmonization of higher education programmes and to revitalize higher education in Africa as well as make it globally competitive. The specific objectives were the establishment of new degree programmes and the establishment of new teaching, learning and assessment methods. To achieve these objective, 120 universities representing the five sub-regions of Africa participated and focused on the following eight subject area groups: Medicine, Teacher Education, Agricultural Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Applied Geology and Higher Education.  Nnamdi Azikiwe University belonged to the Higher Education working group. The results were duly submitted in February, 2018.

 

 

NEW RESEARCH GRANT

 

·         African Fellowship research grant at the Institute of Advanced Studies in the Humanities,

University of Edinburgh, UK, from 1 September to 30 November, 2019. The Fellowship grant was awarded to enable me work on my research project titled “Exploring feminist pedagogy for 21st century girls’ education in Nigeria”. The Fellowship was accompanied by an accommodation stipend of £5,000 plus travel grants of £1,000.

 

 

COUNTRIES VISITED FOR PROFESSIONAL WORK IN EDUCATION

·         United Kingdom (UK), Edinburgh. Did my African Fellowship programme at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH), University of Edinburgh, from 1 September to 30 November 2019.

 

·         Belgium, Brussels. Attended the Fifth General Meeting of the Tuning Africa     Project (Phase 11), from 13th to 15th November, 2017.

 

·         South Africa, Johannesburg. Attended the Fourth  General Meeting of the Tuning Africa     Project (Phase 11),  from 2nd to 6thApril, 2017

 

·         Ghana, Accra. Attended the  Third  General Meeting of the Tuning Africa     Project (Phase 11),  from 17th to 21st October, 2016

 

·         Zambia, Lusaka. Participated at the English Formation Workshop organized by the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) at St. Bonaventure’ University College, Lusaka, from 22nd to 25th June 2016.

 

·         Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. Attended the  Second General Meeting of the Tuning Africa Project (Phase 11),  from 29th February to 2nd March, 2016

 

·         Kenya, Nairobi. Attended the Kick-Off meeting organized by the African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) on Research and PHD Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa, a multi-country project funded by British Council and German Exchange Service (DAAD), from 17th February, 2016to 19th February, 2016.

 

·         Egypt, Cairo. Attended the First General Meeting of TUNING Africa Project Phase 2, Coordinated by the University of Deusto, Spain, and Funded by Commission of the European Union and sponsored by the African Union Commission. Cairo, Egypt from 12th to 14th October, 2015  

 

·         United States of America, New York. Attended the United Nations 59th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 59), from 9th to 20th March, 2015.

 

·         United States of America, California. Attended the 16th World Conference in Education of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), from 17th to 24th August, 2014

·         United States of America, Ontario. Attended the Global Conference on Education Organized by University of Riverside, Ontario, from 8th to9th August, 2014.

·         South Africa, Durban. Attended a pedagogical workshop organized for the Association of African Universities’ (AAU) Mobilizing Regional Capacity Initiatives (MRCI) Grant Project at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban. November 29 to December 3, 2010.

·         Cameroun, Yaounde. Attended as a trainer, the Regional Workshop on Research Methodology and Scholarly Writing organized by the Educational Research Network for West and Central Africa (ERNWACA). June 27- to  July 1, 2010

 

·         Ghana, Accra-. Attended as a trainer, the Regional Workshop on Research Methodology and Scholarly Writing organized by the Educational Research Network for West and Central Africa (ERNWACA). June 30  to  July 3, 2009

 

·         Kenya, Nairobi. Attended the final meeting of  the  Africa Higher Education Collaborative (AHEC), organized by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES- a Division of the Institute of International Education New York)  and the Institute of International Education, Middle East and North Africa Region Office, Cairo . March 29 –April 2, 2009

 

·         South Africa, Johannesburg. Attended the midterm meeting of the Africa Higher Education Collaborative (AHEC).  October 24 -28, 2008. 

 

·         Egypt, Cairo.  Attended the first meeting of the Africa Higher Education Collaborative (AHEC). February 9 -12, 2008.

 

·         United Kingdom, Glasgow.  Did post-doctoral commonwealth fellowship at the Scottish Centre for Research in Education (SCRE), University of Glasgow, UK.  2005/2006

·         Philippines, Manila. Attended the 12th World Conference in Education of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI). August, 2006

 

·         France, Grenoble. Did a 1year diploma course in French Language at the Université de Grenoble 111, France.   1984 

 

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 ITEMS

  TOTAL

Books

  6

Chapters in books

 28

Edited work

 15

Conference proceedings 

 

  5

Journals

 52

 

Total

106

 

OTHER STUDIES

 

Reports, Conference, seminar and accepted papers

4

Funded Projects (Completed)

4

Total

 

9

 

 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP RELATED PUBLICATIONS

 

   1.      Akudolu, L-R. (2010). A Curriculum Framework for Entrepreneurship Education in

             Nigeria. UNIZIK Orient Journal of Education. Vol. 5 No.2

 

    2.    Akudolu, L-R & Ogbonna, E.A. (2005). Encouraging Self Reliance in Artisans

           Through Appropriate Language Education. International Journal of Education

            Research and Development Vol. 1 No. 1.

 

 

       3, Akudolu, L-R (2001), Curriculum Issues in Entrepreneurship Education. Journal of

            Science and Computer Education Vol. 1 (3) 28 – 35.

 

 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

 

BOOKS

 

1.      Akudolu, Lilian-Rita; Aremu, Ayotola and Peter-Lamuren, Esther (2011). ICT in

        Education. Evans Professional Teacher-Education Series. Ibadan: Evans

       Brothers (Nigeria Publishers) Limited

 

2.      Akudolu, L-R.; Deme, A.; Nwufo, K.; and Nwokolo, H. (2007).  Basic Computer

 Studies for Primary Schools. Books 1 to 6, Onitsha, Africana First Publishers Limited

 

3.      Akudolu, L.R. (2004). Computer Assisted Teaching and Learning, Enugu:

       John Jacob’s Classic Publishers Ltd.

 

4.      Akudolu, L.R. (2004). Teaching the Language Arts; Enugu: John Jacob’s Classic

        Publishers Ltd.

 

5.      Eze, D. Agu, N.N. and Akudolu L-R. (2003).   Microteaching for Degree Students

       Onitsha  Meks publishers (Nig).

 

6.       Akudolu, L-R. (1997). Fundamentals of Computer Literacy, Enugu: Pymonak

     Publishers.

 

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

 

1. Akudolu, L-R (2019). Language Education and Writing Skills. In U.M.O.Ivowi (Ed). Educating for Functionality, 69 - 80. Lagos: Foremost Educational Services Limited.

 

2.  Akudolu, Lilian-Rita &   Adeyemo, Kolawole Samuel (2018).  Research and Phd Capacities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria Report. International Higher Education. Published by the British Council and German Academic Exchange service (DAAD). Accessed at www.britishcouncil.org/education/ihe or www.daad.de

 

3. Akudolu, L-R & Emenyonu C.B. (2018). Mentoring: The Other Perceptions. In Mkpa, Anyanwu, Ijioma, Akudolu, Obih, Iwuji, Nzewi, Nwani, Obasi, Nwamuo and Zakaria (Eds). Gender and Transformative Leadership 46 – 52. Owerri: Hysab Printers & Publishers.

 

4.Akudolu, L-R. I. & Olibie, Eyiuche I. (2014). Balancing Educational Imbalances in Nigeria. In U. M. O. Ivowi (Ed). Curriculum and Teaching in Nigeria 277 – 301. Lagos: Foremost Educational Services Limited.

 

5.Akudolu, L-R. (2014). Strategies for Enhancing Access to and Retention of

Female Students in University Education in Anambra State, Nigeria.

In Onuka (Ed). Analyzing Educational Issues: In Essays in Honour of Emeritus

Professor Pai Obanya Ibadan, Society for the Promotion of Academic and

Research Excellence (SPARE).

 

6. Akudolu, L – R. & Okeke, J.O. (2013). Predicting Academic Success in Nigerian

 University using Ume and Post-Ume Scores: A Study of Nnamdi Azikiwe

University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. In Martins Fabunmi (Ed). Explorations in

Education: Selected Essays in Honour of Professor Pai Obanya, 113 – 124.

Ibadan: His Lineage Publishing House. 

 

7. Akudolu, L-R. (2012). Emerging Trends in Curriculum Development in Nigeria. In       

U.M.O. Ivowi and B.B. Akpan (Eds).Education in Nigeria:  From the Beginning

to the Future 153- 166. Lagos: Foremost Educational Services Limited.

 

8. Oanda, I. & Akudolu, L-R. (2010). Addressing Gender Inequality in Higher

 Education through Targeted Institutional Responses: Field Evidence from Kenya

and Nigeria. In Sabine O’hara (Ed).Higher Education in Africa: Equity, Access,

Opportunity 69- 85.New York: Institute of International Education.

 

9. Akudolu, L-R. (2010). Using the Internet for Research Purposes. In D.C. Ekpunobi,

J.C.Eyisi and U.C.Okonkwo (Eds.).Research methodology:  The Basics 102-117.

The Basics 102-117. Onitsha: EFS Allied Publishers Limited. 

 

10. Akudolu, L-R. (2009). Liberal Education for Functional Coexistence in Society. In  

U.M.O. Ivowi (Ed.). Education for Value 249- 259. Lagos: The CIBN Press

Limited.

 

11. Akudolu, L-R, E. I. Olibie, and Nwana, R.E.A. (2002). Problems and Constraints of

Team- Teaching in Anambra  State. In Rose C. Ebenebe and Lilian –Rita Akudolu

(Eds). Education for National Development and Integration 291-296, Awka:

Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

 

12. Akudolu, L-R. (2000). Computer Literacy Among Primary School Pupils as an  

Effective Platform for Technological Education. In A. Ali and E. Okeke

(Eds). Information Technology and Education; A book of Readings. Enugu: Enugu

City Press Limited.

 

13. Akudolu, L-R. (1999). The Adequacy of French Language Teachers’ Use of   

Communicative Language Teaching, in U.M. Nzewi (Ed). The Teacher: A Book of

Readings, Onitsha: Africana FEP Publishers Limited.

 

14. Akudolu, L-R (1998). Teaching Communicative Writing in a Large Class. In E.J   

Otagburuagu (Ed). Common Frontiers in  Communication  Skills: Focus on the

Nigeria University System. Abuja: National University Commission.

 

15. Akudolu, L-R and Okonkwo, C. (1997).Evaluation of Student-teachers Attitudes to

the in-Service Microteaching Programme at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.

Chapter in Chiodolue, M.E. and Anadi C.C. (Eds).  Effective Teaching: The

Nigerian Perspective, 26 – 31. Awka: Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

 

16. Akudolu L-R. (1996). Micro-Teaching. Chapter in F.A. Okwo and G.A.Ike  (Eds).

Educational Technology: Innovative Techniques &Media. Lagos: Everlead

Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.

 

17. Akudolu L-R (1996).       Computer in Education.Chapter in F.A. Okwo and G.A. Ike (Eds) Educational Technology: Innovative Techniques & Media. Lagos: Everled printing

 

18. Akudolu L-R. (1996).      The Nature of Curriculum. Chapter in U.M. Nzewi, E.N.    

Okpara, L.R. Akudolu, and F.N and Anyanwu (Eds).Curriculum Theory and

Planning. Nsukka: University Trust Publishers.

 

19. Akudolu, L-R (1996).       Curriculum Objectives. Chapter in U.M. Nzewi, E.N.Okpara,

L-R..Akudolu and F.N. Anyanwu (Eds).Curriculum Theory and Planning.

Nsukka: University  Trust Publishers.

 

20. Akudolu L-R. & Osakwe N. (1996). Parts of Speech. In E.O. Okwo& E.A. Ogbonna

Ohuche (Eds). Functional English for Higher Education Enugu: New Concept

Publishers .

 

21. Ogbonna- Ohuche, E.A    & Akudolu, L-R. (1996).Techniques of Clarity in Writing in

EnglishExpression.In E.A. Ogbonna-Ohuche (Ed). Language Skills for Tertiary

Institutions. Enugu: New Concept Publishers.

 

22. Okwo, E; Nwaogu, V; &Akudolu, L-R (1996).Making Notes for Study Purposes. In

E.A.Ogbonna –Ohuche (Ed).Language Skills for Tertiary Institutions. Enugu:

New Concept Publishers

.

23. Akudolu, L-R. (1995).      Understanding Educational Technology. Chapter in E.A.

Okwo and G.A. Ike (Eds.) Educational Technology: Basic Concepts and Issues.

Nsukka: University Trust Publishers.

 

24. Akudolu L-R. (1995). Educational Technology in Curriculum Development. In

F.A. Okwo and G.A. Ike (Eds.), Educational Technology: Basic Concepts and

Issues. Nsukka: University Trust Publishers.

 

25. Akudolu, L-R (1995). Classification of Educational Objectives. Chapter in U. 

Nzewi, L-R.I. Akudolu and E. Okpara (Eds).Curriculum Implementation. Nsukka:

University Trust Publishers.

 

26. Akudolu, L-R. (1994). Teaching and Instruction. In G.C. Offorma (Ed).                     

Curriculum Implementation and Instruction Enugu:Uni-world Educational

Publishers.

 

27. Akudolu, L-R (1994).Concept of Curriculum Implementation. In G.C. Offorma         

(Ed.) Curriculum Implementation and Instruction. Enugu. Uni-world Educational

Publishers.

 

28. Akudolu, L-R. (1993).      Evaluation of French Language Teachers’ Use of Audio-    

visual Materials. In B.G. Nworgu (Ed.) Curriculum Development, Implementation

and Evaluation. A Publication of the Association for Promoting Quality              

Education in Nigeria (A.P.Q.E.N.).

 

EDITED WORK

1. Akudolu, Lilian-Rita (2017). International Journal of Educational Research  

     and Development (IJERD), Vol.6. No. 1.

2. Akudolu, L-R. (2016, July). International Education Journal (INTEJ) Vol. 10 No. 1

3. Akudolu, L-R. (2015, Dec.). Journal of Curriculum and Instruction.Vol.10,    

No 2.

4. Akudolu, L-R. (2015, July). Journal of Curriculum and Instruction.Vol.10, No 1.

5. Akudolu, L-R. (2015, Dec.). International Education Journal (INTEJ) Vol. 9 No. 1

6. Akudolu, L-R. (2006, Dec.). Interdisciplinary Education Journal. Vol. 7 & 8

7. Akudolu, L-R (2002, Dec.).  Interdisciplinary Education Journal (INTEJ) Vol.4 No.

8. Akudolu, L-R (2002, July).Interdisciplinary Education Journal (INTEJ) Vol. 4

No. 1

9. Ebenebe R.C. & Akudolu, L-R. (2002). Education for National Development and Integration. Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University .Awka.

10. Akudolu, L-R. (2001 July).Interdisciplinary Education Journal (INTEJ)      

Science and Technology special edition vol. 3 No. 1

11. Akudolu, L-R (2000, Dec.).Interdisciplinary Education Journal (INTEJ)                

Science and Technology Special Edition Vol. 2 No. 2.

12. Akudolu, L-R (2000, July). Interdisciplinary Education Journal (INTEJ).

Vol. 2 No. 1

13.  Akudolu, L-R (1999, Dec.)Interdisciplinary Education Journal (INTEJ) Vol. 1.    

No. 1

14. Nzewi, U.M; Okpara, E.N;  Akudolu  L-R & Anyanwu, F.N. (1996). Curriculum

Theory and Planning, Nsukka:  University Trust Publishers.        

15. Nzewi, U.M; Okpara , E.N ; and  Akudolu, L-R. (1995). Curriculum Implementation.

Nsukka: University Trust Publishers.

 

PAPERS IN ACADEMIC JOURNALS

1. Akudolu, L-R.I., Ugochukwu, S.E. & Olibie, E. I. (2017). Preparing University Students in Nigeria for Global Citizenship through Virtual Learning.  International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (IJCI). 9 (1). Available online at ijci.wcci-international.org

 

2. Akudolu, Lilian-Rita & Umenyi, Doris C. (2016). Institutionalizing Culture of Peace in Basic   

Education through Appropriate Curriculum Implementation. International Journal of   

Curriculum and Instruction (IJCI). 8 (1) 9 -21

 

3. Akudolu, Lilian-Rita (2015). How Does Education Respond to the Needs of Contemporary

Society? Global Journal of Education, Volume 1, Spring 2015,  28 – 38. Available online at http://www.uofriverside.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-12-Global-Jounal-Education-Final-2.pdf

 

4. Esomonu, Akudolu,& Ezenwosu (2015). Effects of Team Teaching on Students’

Academic Achievement in English Language Comprehension. IOSR Journal of

Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388,p-ISSN: 2320–737X

Volume 5, Issue 5 Ver. III (Sep. - Oct. 2015), PP 06-12 Available online at www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/7388-05530612 www.iosrjournals.org 6 | Page.

 

5. Akudolu, L-R (2015, Dec.). How Prepared are Teachers for the Implementation of Peace    

Education Curriculum? Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, Vol.10 (2) 237 - 253

 

6. Akudolu, L-R. & Olibie, E. I. (2013). Toward a Functional Citizenship Education Curriculum in Nigerian Colleges of Education for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 3 (8) 95 -102. Available at http://www.aijcrnet.com/journals/Vol_3_No_8_August_2013/11.pdf

 

7. Akudolu, L-R. and Olibie, E.I. (2013). Developing TVET Teachers for Meeting the

Demands of Sustainable Development on Curriculum Tasks. Scottish Journal of

Arts, Social Sciences and Scientific Studies Vol. 11 (1) 87 - 98

 

8. .Akudolu, L-R. (2012). Exploring Appropriate Pedagogical Designs for Optimizing E-

Learning in Higher Education in Nigeria. UNIZIK Orient Journal of  Education Vol. 6

No. 1.

 

9. Akudolu, L-R. (2011). The Formal, Non-formal and Informal                 

Continuum in Peace Education Curriculum. .Journal of the World Council for

Curriculum and  Instruction Nigeria Chapter Vol. 8 (1) 1 - 9.

 

10. Ezenwosu, Ngozi & Akudolu, L-R. (2011). Developing Peace Education Curriculum in

    Nigeria: Team teaching as a Strategy. Journal of the World Council for

    Curriculum and Instruction Nigeria Chapter Vol. 8 No. 2.

 

11. Akudolu, L-R. (2010). A Curriculum Framework for Entrepreneurship Education in

   Nigeria. UNIZIK Orient Journal of Education. Vol. 5 No.2

 

12. Olibie, E. Ifeoma; Akudolu, Lilian-Rita Ifeoma; & Uzoechina, O. Gladys (2010). Relevance

and Benefits  of Virtual Learning to Higher Education. East African Journal of

Educational Research and Policy (EAJERP). Vol.4,137 –151.

 

13. Akudolu, L-R. &Olibie, E. I. (2009). Head Teachers’ Curriculum and

Instructional Leadership in Primary Education for All in Anambra State.

Journal of Curriculum and Instruction.  Vol.7 (3) 105 -118.

 

14. Akudolu, L-R. & Olibie, E. I. (2009). The Roles of Stakeholders in Enhancing

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Use in Secondary schools

In Anambra State. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. Vol. 16 (2) 244 - 252

15. Olibie, E.  I. & Akudolu, L-R.I. (2009). Creativity: A Blind Spot in Quality

Teacher Education in Anambra State   of Nigeria.

 African Research Review: An International Multi-Disciplinary Journal, Ethiopia.

Vol. 3 (2) 308 -321.

 

16.   Akudolu, L-R (2008).     Quest For Teacher Needed Competencies for Instructional

Use of ICT: Views from European   Union. Nigerian Journal of Teacher

Education and Teaching.Vol.4 (1) 9 -18.

 

17. Akudolu, L-R, (2007). Investigating Strategies Nigerian Government Should Adopt for Promoting Distance Learning Through Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Education: Views from European Union. Journal of Curriculum and Instruction. Vol. 6 (1) 89 - 100.

 

18. Akudolu, L-R. & Olibie, E. (2007). Seeking Appropriate ICT Teaching Approach for Developing Teacher ICT Competencies: Views from European Union .UNIZIK Orient Journal of Education Vol.3 (1) 33 - 38   

 

19. Akudolu, L-R (2007).  Adequacy of Student-activity Component of Introductory

Technology Curriculum for Students’ Acquisition of Technological Literacy.

Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching.Vol.3 No. 1.

 

20. Akudolu, L-R (2006). Investigating Teacher Information and Communications           

Technology (ICT) Needed Competencies to Be Acquired From Continuing Professional Development Programmes (CPDP): Views from European Union. The Educational Psychologist Vol. 3 No. 1

 

21. Akudolu, L-R. (2006).      Assessing Nigeria’s Quest to Bridge Digital Divide Through the Provision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)  Facilities and Applications in Primary Schools. Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education Vol.1.

 

22. Akudolu, L-R & Ogbonna, E.A. (2005).Encouraging Self Reliance in Artisans

Through Appropriate Language Education. International Journal of Education

Research and Development Vol. 1 No. 1.

 

23. Akudolu, L-R (2005). Attitude of primary school teachers to strategies for

technology integration of curriculum (TIC). Nigerian journal of curriculum

studies vol. 12 (1) 277 - 282.

 

24. Akudolu, L-R (2005). Investigating the Need for Empowerment Oriented                   

Curriculum for Girls. International Journal of Forum of African Women

Educationalists Nigeria 1 (1) 41 - 48.

 

25. Akudolu, L-R (2005).  A Case for Elementary School Technology Education              

(ESTE) for Nigerian Primary Schools Curriculum Implementation. .Journal of

Education for Professional Growth Vol. 1 No. 1.

 

26. Akudolu, L-R, (2005).  Gender Differentials in Computer Assisted Language Learning

(CALL).The Nigerian Academic Forum Vol. 8 No. 2.

 

27. Akudolu L-R. (2004). Developing Learning to Learn Abilities in Primary School Pupils through Technological Integration of Curriculum. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies Vol. 11 (1) 195 - 202.

 

28. Akudolu, L-R. and Anekwe, J.U. (2004). Evaluation of Primary School Teacher’s Use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for Curriculum Integration. .Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies Vol. 11 No. 2.

 

29. Akudolu L-R (2004). Adequacy of the Communicative Language Teaching Skills

Employed By French Language Teachers. Journal of University of the Gambia  

(JUTG) 67-73.

 

30. Akudolu, L-R. (2004). Basic Education on a Doubtful Information Technology Base: A Case for Enabling Environment for Computer Studies Primary Schools. International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction Vol. 5 No. 1

 

31. Akudolu, L-R and Umenyi, D.C. (2003). Management Instruction through Effective

Use of Information Technology (It).Forum. Journal of WCCI Nigeria Chapter Vol.

4 (2) 251 - 260

 

32. Akudolu, L-R (2003). Can Advanced Skills Teachers (ASTs) and Special                    

Information and Communications Technology (S.I.C.T.) Schools Enhance the

Acquisition of Computer Literacy Skills? Nigerian Journal of                                           

Curriculum Studies Vol. 10 No. 2

 

33. Okafor, E. L and Akudolu, L-R (2002). Women Participation in Science and

Technology:    A Reflection on Nigeria Experience. Interdisciplinary Education

Journal (INTEJ) Vol. 4 (2) 147 - 161

 

34. Akudolu, L-R (2002). Restructuring Nigerian Secondary Education System through

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Driven Curriculum..Journal of

the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction Nigeria Chapter Vol. 3 (1) 7 -

17.

 

35. Akudolu, L-R (2002). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centered   

Education: A Necessity for National Development. Nigerian Journal of Computer        

Literacy (NJCL) No. 3 (1) 10 - 18.

 

36. Akudolu, L-R (2001), Curriculum Issues in Entrepreneurship Education. Journal of

Science and Computer Education Vol. 1 (3) 28 – 35.

 

37. Akudolu, L-R. (2001). Preparing Teachers for the 6-3-3-4: A Case for   Teacher

Computer Literacy Programme. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies Vol. 8

(1)   157 - 162.

 

38. Akudolu, L-R (2001). Junior Secondary Schools’ Readiness for the Implementation   

of Computer Studies Components of  the Universal Basic Education. Nigerian      

Journal of  Curriculum Studies Vol. 8 (1) 274 - 381.

 

39. Akudolu, L-R and Olibie, E.I. (2001). Strategies for Developing the Communication

Skills of Nigeria Secondary School Students. The Nigerian Academic Forum Vol.

No. 1.

 

40. Akudolu, L-R. (2000). Appropriate Information Technology (IT) Curriculum for Universal Basic Education (UBE)..Journal of Primary Education (JOPED) Vol. 1 (1) 43 - 60.

 

41. Akudolu L-R and Onunkwo, G.I.N. (2000).Effect of Directive Feedback, Socio-

Competitive and Reward Incentives On Student’s Achievements Retention And

Interest in Biology. Interdisciplinary Education Journal (INTEJ) Vol. 2 (1) 130 - 

  148.

           

42. Akudolu, L-R (1999). Computer –Assisted Language Learning As A Teaching Mode for Promoting Students Interest In French Language.Journal of Information Technology (AJIT) Review Africaine de la Technologie D’information (RATI)  Vol. 5  No. 2

 

43. Akudolu, L-R. (1997).      Students’ Learning Problems Emanating from Instructional

Medium: Computer assisted language Learning Versus  Conventional French Instruction.

JEMT-Journal of Educational Media and Technology.Vol.6.No. 1.

 

44. Akudolu, L-R. (1997). Computer –Assisted Language Learning Versus Conventional 

French Instruction: A Case For instructional Mode for the Development of Conversational Skills in French Language. Journal of Technical and Science Education (JOTASE) Vol. 6 1& 2.

           

45. Akudolu, L-R. (1997). Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Computer- Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and Conventional French Instruction (CFI) on Students       Performance In French Language. JOSIC –Journal of Studies in Curriculum Vol. 7 & 8, (1 & 2) 8 - 13.

 

46. Akudolu, L-R (1997). Student Teachers Perception of the Usefulness in Microteaching: A Case Study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Service Microteaching Programme. Journal of CITADEL Vol. 1 (3) 481 - 4921.

 

47. Akudolu, L-R (1997). The Communicative Approach as a Solution to   the Problems of French Language Learning at the Secondary School Level. Journal of Liberal Studies Vol. 5 (1) 246 - 253.

 

48. Akudolu, L-R. (1995). The CIPP Evaluation of the French Language Programme in Enugu State. Forum Journal of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Region 2 (Sub-Saharan Africa) 1 (1) 66-73.

 

49. Akudolu, L-R. (1995). Problems in Implementing Some of the Language Provisions of the National Policy on Education- Federal Government College Enugu as a Case Study .JOSIC- Journal of Studies in Curriculum Vol. 5 & 6 (1 & 2) 16 - 25.

 

50. Akudolu, L-R (1994). Evaluation of the French Language Teachers’ Use  of Audio- Visual Method. Oriental Journal of Educational Research Vol. 1.

 

51. Akudolu, L-R (1994). Evaluation of Attitude of Secondary Students to           the Learning of French Language. Abraka Journal of Curriculum Studies 2, No. 1.

 

52. Akudolu, L-R (1994). The Teaching Strategies of French Language Teachers   as

Perceived by Secondary School Students. Review of Education 14, 17 - 21.

 

PUBLICATIONS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

 

1.      Akudolu, L – R. & Umenyi, D.C. (2013). Comparison of Computer Assisted  Instruction (CAI) and Teacher Directed Instruction (TDI) for Improving Secondary School Students Achievement in Food and Nutrition. In.Bolarin, T.A & Unachukwu, G.C.(Eds). Education for all: Progress and Challenges. Proceedings of the 28th  Congress of the Nigerian Academy of Education.

 

2. Olibie, E. I. & Akudolu, L-R. (2008). Empowering Secondary School Teachers for Teaching and Training in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Proceedings of the 29thAnnual Convention and International Conference of Nigeria Association for Educational Media and Technology 

 

3. Nwana, Rose- Eunice and Akudolu, L-R. (2002).Promotion and Retention of Igbo Girl-Child in Nigerian Secondary Schools: A Review of Igbo Tradition and The Contributions of the Teacher Librarian. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists on Women in a Knowledge- Based Society. Canada, Ottawa Congress Centre. Accessible At http://www.icwes12.org.

 

4. Akudolu, L-R (1994). Factors Motivating Adults to Learn the French                            

Language: Implementation for Rural Development. In B.G. Nworgu (Ed).Education

for Rural Development A Publication of the Association for Promoting Quality

Education in Nigeria(A.P.Q.E.N.).

 

5.Ogboona- Ohuche, E. &  Akudolu, L-R.(1994). Gender Differentiation at the Secondary School Level in English Language..In Women Education and National Development, 15 – 22 Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Education.

 

REPORTS, CONFERENCE, SEMINAR AND OTHER PAPERS

1. Akudolu, Lilian-Rita and  Adeyemo, Kolawole Samuel (2018). Research and PhD Capacities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria Report. Part of overall study commissioned to the African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) by The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in partnership with the British Council. 

 

2. Amazigo, Uche and Akudolu, Lilian-Rita (2015). Girl-Child Education: Investment not Expenditure for Anambra State Development. A Project Report submitted to the Governor of Anambra State on the Girl-Child Education Project.

 

3. Akudolu, L-R. & Olibie, E. I. (2009). Toward a Functional Citizenship Education in Nigerian Colleges of Education in the 21st Century. Paper submitted for publication in Journal of Educational Research  in Africa (JERARE).

 

4.      Akudolu, L-R, (2006, August). Assessing the Peace Education Component of The Universal Basic Education (UBE) In Nigeria via Social Studies Curriculum. Paper Presented at the WCCI 12th World Conference In Education, Manila, Philippines.

 

FEMINIST ONLINE ACTION PLAN CONFERENCE

1.      Akudolu, L-R. (2019). Participated in The First Feminist and Women’s Movement Action Plan. Organized by Soon-young Yoon through Maestro Conference. Monday November 04, 2019.

 

COMPLETED FUNDED PROJECTS

 

1.  Akudolu, L-R (2017). Study on Research and PhD  Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa (February 2016 to February 2017), coordinated by the African Network For Internationalization of Education (ANIE) and Funded by the British Council and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The research study involved six countries; Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa.           

 

2. Akudolu, L-R (Principal investigator); Omenyi, Ada-Sam; Ogu, Okey; Esomonu, Nkechi and Nwankwo, CAN (2011). Institutional Initiatives to Enhance Participation, Access, Retention and Success in African Higher Education: A Multi-Country Study on Good Practice to Inform Policy. Project covered Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa and was sponsored by the Association of African Universities (AAU) under the Mobilizing Regional Capacity Initiatives program July 2010– 30th October 2011.

 

3. Akudolu, L-R. (2009). Strategies for Enhancing Access to and Retention of

Females in Higher Education in Nigeria.  Sponsored project by Ford Foundations

Through Africa Higher Education Collaborative (AHEC ), USA

 

4. Ibrahim Oanda O. and Akudolu, L-R. (2009). Widening Female Access and Participation in

African Higher Education through Targeted Institutional Policy Interventions; Field

Evidence from Kenya and Nigeria. Research Funded by Ford Foundations USA through

AHEC

 

Current Workshop Participation

Participated as a consultant at the Delta State Workshop on Curriculum Revision and Development of Schemes of Work, organized by the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, at Orchid Hotels Asaba, from Wednesday 25th November to Thursday, 3rd December, 2020.

 

THESES SUPERVISION

Not less than 12 doctorate students (Curriculum Studies), 40 Master degree students (Curriculum Studies) and 27 Master degree students (Educational Management and Policy) have successfully completed their theses under my supervision.

 

REFEREES

 

Prof. Pai Obanya

Retired Director UNESCO, BREDA 

Emeritus Professor, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Phone: +234—813-772-9771

Email: paiobanya@gmail.com

www.paiobanya.com

 

Paulinus Osy Ufondu

17910 New Brook Avenue

Cerritos, California 90703, USA

Phone: +1 (310) 686-4874

Email: osydox@att.net