CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
NWOSU, APOLLONIA ANAELE (Ph.D)
SCIENCE EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME
(A) PERSONAL DATA
NAME: APOLLONIA ANAELE NWOSU
DATE OF BIRTH: MAY 12, 1950
NATIONALITY: NIGERIAN
PLACE OF BIRTH: OKWUTA IBEKU, UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE
STATE OF ORIGIN: ABIA STATE
SEX: FEMALE
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED WITH SIX CHILDREN
PRESENT ADDRESS: DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION,
FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF
NIGERIA, NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE
PROFESSIONAL STATUS: PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA,
NSUKKA
PHONE NUMBER: MOBILE: +2348037748569
E-MAIL: [email protected]
(B) EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
ST ANNE’S PRIMARY SCHOOL FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING 1964
AHIAEKE CERTIFICATE
HOLY ROSARY SECONDARY WEST AFRICAN SCHOOL 1971
SCHOOL, UMUAHIA CERTIFICATE
ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, ABA TEACHER’S GRADE II 1972
CERTIFICATE
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, B. SC (ZOOLOGY) 1977
NSUKKA
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA
NSUKKA IN EDUCATION 1980
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW M. SC (ADVANCED CLASSROOM 1983
YORK AT ALBANY (SUNYA) USA TEACHING SCIENCE)
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Ph. D SCIENCE EDUCATION 1991
NSUKKA
(C) ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS AND AWARD
Best Graduating PGDE student in (Sandwich) with distinction 1980
Best Graduating Student, St. Joseph’s Teacher Training College Aba 1972
Best Published Biology Workshop Paper STAN Biology Panel Workshop 2008
University of Nigeria Vice Chancellor’s Deanship Achievement Award for Sterling
Performance as Dean in Pioneering and Successfully Implementing the Computer
Based Test (CBT) in the School of General Studies 2018
(D) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Biology Teacher, Community Secondary School Isienu, Nsukka 1979-1980 (NYSC)
Biology Teacher, Community Secondary School Ibagwa-Aka,
Nsukka
1980
Acting Vice Principal, Community Secondary School Ibagwa-
Aka,Nsukka
1980
Study Leave 1980 – 1983
Biology Teacher, Queen of the Rosary Secondary School,
Nsukka
1983 - 1990
Co-Ordinator (Science), Queen of the Rosary Secondary School,
Nsukka.
1986 – 1990
Dean, SS 3 Class, Queen of the Rosary Secondary School,
Nsukka
1987 - 1990
Vice Principal, Community Secondary School, Isienu, Nsukka. 1990 - 1992
Lecturer II, Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 1992 – 1996
Senior Lecturer, Science Education, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka.
1996 - 2005
Professor, Science Education, University of Nigeria 2005 - present
External Examiner Science Education, Federal College of
Education, Eha-Amufu.
2006 - present
Head, Department of Science Education; University of Nigeria,
Nsukka.
2005 - 2007
Dean, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
2015 - present
(E) RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
1. Acquisition of Science Process Skills among Science Students.
2. Effective Science Teaching in Educational Institutions
3. Integrated Science Teaching in Educational System
4. Environmental Education
5. Science Teaching for Sustainable Development
6. Gender Studies
(F) EDITORSHIP OF REPUTABLE JOURNAL
Journal Duration of Appointment
1. Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)
Biology Panel) with Ango, Odoyemi, Oke, Etokebe
2003-2004
2. Associate Editor Benue Journal of Research In Science and
Education, University of Agriculture, Makurdi
2010-Present
3. African Journal of Science, Technology and Mathematics
Education Journal of the Department of Science Education
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
(Editorial Board Member)
2011-Present
4. Integrated Science Practical Manual, Department of Science
Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Editor with
Nwagbo C. R.)
2011-Prsent
(G) SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
Have successfully supervised many students at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels
(H) COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
ELECTIVE DEPARTMENTAL/FACULTY STANDING COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE POSITION DATE HELD
Faculty Scholarship Board Member 1992-1994
Faculty Entrance Board Member 1995-2000
Faculty Examination Board Member 2000-Present
Departmental Time Table Committee Chairperson 1996-2003
Departmental PG Board Secretary 1998-2000
Departmental PG Representative Secretary 2004-2006
Departmental Examination Board Chairperson 2004-2006
Faculty Disciplinary Committee to
look into Possible Exam Malpractice
Involving VTE Students in VTE 136
Member 2004-Present
Departmental Committee on Scheme
for the Quantitative measurement of
Member 2004 - Present
5 School of General Studies Documentary. “Development of
General Studies Programme in Nigerian Tertiary Education.”
(General Editor)
2017
6 General Studies in 21st Century African Development: A
Pre-Conference Proceedings for the 2017 School of General
Studies International Conference held at the University of
Nigeria, Nsukka (May 7 – 10, 2017). (General Editor).
2017
the relative standing of publication and
creative works used for Appraisal of
Academic Staff
University Senate Ceremonial
Committee
Member
1998-2006
Departmental Seminar Committee Member 2010-Present
Departmental Editorial Board Member 2010-Present
Faculty Seminar Committee Chairperson 2010-Present
ELECTIVE UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE POSITION DATE HELD
University Panel on Investigation on
Examination Malpractice in
Linguistics
Member
2001-2002
Joint Council/Senate Selection Board
for Appointment of Registrar/Bursar
for the University
Member 2016
Sub-Committee to Review the Report
and Recommendation of the Truth and
Reconciliation committee
(Department of History)
Member 2015 - 2016
Committee Investigating Working
Relationship Between Mrs N. N.
Member 2016
Ugwu of Records and Reconciliation
Unit, Bursary Department and Mrs
D.C. Nwabueze, Deputy Bursar,
UNN.
Joint Council/Senate Committee of
Investigation into Allegations of
Sexual Harassment, Attempted Rape,
etc. Levelled Against Mr. Darlington
Okoye, Department of Political
Science, UNN
Member 2015 -
(I) MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES
MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL
BODIES
POSITION
Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria Member
Third World Organization for Women in Science Member
Gender, Science and Technology (GASAT) Member
National Association of University Women Academic (NAWAC) Member
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) United States of
America
Member
The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) Member
Igbo Studies Association (ISA) United State of America Member
National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
United State of America
Member
(J) SERVICE TO RELEVANT PUBLIC BODIES
PUBLIC BODY
POSITION AND NATURE OF
ASSIGNMENT
DATE
AFRICANA FIRST
PUBLISHERS (FEB)
a) Resource Person for
Workshop
b) Writing Team for Integrated
Science Texts (Junior
Secondary School)
2001-Present
SCIENCE TEACHERS’
ASSOCIATION OF
NIGERIA (STAN)
Writing Team Review of Integrated
Science Texts
January- April
2003
NIGERIA TEACHERS’
INSTITUTE (NTI)
Resource Person Workshop on
Millennium Development Goals
(MDG): Retraining of Primary
School Teachers (Science) Nsukka
(Centre Co-coordinator) Lafia
(Resource Person)
2006 to Present
NIGERIAN
EDUCATIONAL
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL (NERDC)
Workshop: Critique Teachers Guides
for the Revised 9 Year Basic
Education Curriculum (BEC) at
Benin City.
November 25th – 29th, 2012.
(Resource Person)
2012 - present
NIGERIAN
EDUCATIONAL
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL (NERDC)
Train The Trainers Workshop on the
use of the Revised 9 Year Basic
Education Curriculum (BEC)
August 4th – 6th, 2014 (Abuja)
August 7th – 9th, 2014 (Benin City).
PROPOSED SPIRITAN
UNIVERSITY , NNEOCHI
Member, Board of Trustees 2013 - present
NGWA COMMUNITY
1. Community Chief/Leader Chinyere Ugo Nwanyi 1 of 2003
Amaitolu Community (Chieftancy Title)
2. Ngwa Union Nsukka Branch
i. Patroness – Ngwa Union Nsukka 2010 – present
ii. Exco Member 2002 - 2010
iii. President 1996 – 2002
iv. Secretary 1986 – 1995
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
1. Lay Reader Apostolate St Peter’s Chaplaincy UNN
Secretary to the association 1994 – 2000
Financial Secretary 2005 – 2010
Vice President 2010 – present
2. Widow’s Association (Daughters of Zaraphat UNN)
President 2007 to March 2013.
3. Vice President, Knight of St John international (Ladies Auxiliary) 2011 - present
(K) CONFERENCES ATTENDED
S/N Conference (Title, Date and Place) Paper Read
1 Division of General Studies (Use of English
University of Nigeria, Nsukka with International
COMSKIP (COMSKIPTECH) Conference:
Teaching science in an ESL
University: Implications for
the subject Teacher and the
EAP specialist. (With
Communication Skills in the ESL University)
(29th – 31st March, 1993)
Nwosu and Otagburuagu
E.)
2 Fifth Annual Conference of the Association for
Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria
(APQEN) held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
Awka. (8th – 12th December, 1993)
Science and Technology
Education for Rural
Development: The
Importance of Acquisition
of Science Process Skills
Among Learners.
3 Science Teachers Association of Nigeria.
Annual Conference on Difficult Concepts in
STM. Held at Federal College of Education,
Abeokute. (15th – 20th August, 1994).
An Approach to Teaching
the topic “Biology as
Inquiry”.
4 Sixth Annual Conference of the Association for
promoting Quality Education in Nigeria
(APQEN) held at Benue State University,
Makurdi. (5th – 9th December, 1994)
Teaching Science and
Technology for Economic
Development.
5 Valedictory Conference in Honour of Prof. R. O.
Ohuche:- Restoring the Dignity of Man. Held at
the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (10th – 12th
May, 1995).
Science Process Based
Learning in Senior
Secondary Science:
Implications for the Role of
the Teacher
6 National Conference on Effective Teaching: The
Nigerian Perspective, organized by Nnamdi
Azikiwe University. Awka. (24th – 26th October,
1995).
Teacher Characteristics and
Teaching Styles “ for
Effective Learning:
Implications for Science
Teacher Preparation.
7 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria:
Innovation in Science, Technology and
Mathematics. 40th Anniversary of STAN. Held
at Kano (1997).
Teachers’ Knowledge and
Application of Innovative
Strategies in Biology
Teaching. (with Nzewi
Uchenna)
8 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN): Annual Conference in Communicating
Science Technology and Mathematics. (1998).
Using the Constructivist
Model to Communicate
Science.
9 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN): Workshop by Environmental Education
Panel at Owerri. (2000)
Teaching Erosion Using the
Constructivist Model (with
Nzewi Uchenna)
10 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN): Annual Conference on “Women in
Science Technology and Mathematics held at
Ilorin. (20th – 25th August, 2001).
Gender and Acquisition of
Science Process Skills
among Secondary School
Students:- Implication for
Science Teaching
11 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN). Annual Conference and Inaugural
Inquiry Skill Acquisition
for Enhancing Women
Participation in Sustainable
Conference of CASTME Africa. Held at Port
Harcourt (2002).
Development: Implications
for Science Education.
12 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN) 44th Annual Conference on Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) and
Science, Technology and Mathematics held at
Abuja. (2003)
Integrating ICT into STM
Classroom: Status and
Implications.
13 Institute of Education, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka. Conference on Education Reform in
Nigeria for the Millennium (2003)
Biology Education for the
New Millennium
14 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN). National Workshop (Gender in STME
Panel) Held at Umuahia – Abia State. (7th – 11th
July, 2004).
Breaking Gender Barriers
in Science, Technology and
Mathematics Education:
The Role of the Science
Teacher.
15 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN). 45th Annual Conference Held at Asaba.
(15th – 21st August, 2004)
Integrating STAN/STM –
Based Research Findings
into Science Teaching and
Learning: Status,
Educational Implications
and the Role of STAN.
16 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN). 46th Annual Conference Held at Jos.
(15th – 21st August, 2005
Teacher Characteristics
Preferred by Students:
Implications for
Professional Development
Practices.
17 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN). 47th Annual Conference Held at
Calabar. (14th – 20th August, 2006
Effects of Students and
Teachers’ Improvised
Materials on Students’
Achievement in Senior
Secondary School Biology:
Implications for Resource
Supply in science
Education.
18 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN). 49th Annual Conference Held at
Yenagoa. (26th – 31st August, 2008.
Effects of Mode of
Presentation of Material
Resources on Acquisition
of Science process Skills
among Primary Science
pupils: Implications for
Primary Science
Curriculum Delivery.
19 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
USA 2008 at Boston in Masachusetts. March
27th – 30th 2008.
No paper presented.
20 Igbo Studies Association (ISA) United State of
America
8th Annual Conference. Held at Howard
University Law Campus, Washington D. C.
USA. (April 9th – 10 April 2010). Theme:
Nigeria at 50the Igbo Experience.
The Igbo Experience in
Post-Independence Nigeria:
Repositioning through
informal and formal
educational strategies of
value re-orientation,
Science and Technology
Education.
21 6th National Conference of the School of
Sciences Kogi State College of Education Ankpa.
Held at School of Sciences Kogi State College of
Education. Held on 2nd – 5th November, 2010.
Keynote Presentation:
Trends in the Development
of Science, Technology and
Mathematics Education
(STME) in Nigeria since
Independence and the
Vision 20-2020.
22 Igbo Studies Association (ISA) United State of
America
9th Annual Conference. Held at Howard
University Law Campus, Washington D. C.
USA. (April 8th – 9thApril 2011). Theme:
Nkeiruka: Shaping the Future of the Igbo Nation.
Science Classroom
Practices and Levels of
Acquisition of Core
Competencies for Global
Economy Among Igbo
Science Students:-
Implications for Realization
of Nigeria’s Vision 20:
2020 and Development of
Igbo Youths.
23 The Nigerian Academy of Education. 26th
Annual Congress, Held at Faculty of Education
Auditorium Lagos. November 7th – 11th, 2011.
Theme: Quality Assurance Mechanism in Nigeria
Education.
No paper presented.
24 National Association of Research in Science
Teaching (NARST) United State of America.
2012 NARST Annual International Conference
held at JW Marriott Indianepolis, Indiana, March
25th – 28th, 2012. Theme: Re-Imaging Research
in 21st Century Science Education for a Diverse
Global Community
Gender And Levels Of
Attainment Of Scientific
Literacy Among
Students Under
Constructivist Instructional
Model.
25 Igbo Studies Association (ISA) United State of
America 10th Annual Conference. Held at
Howard University Law Campus, Washington D.
C. USA. (April 12th – 14thApril 2012). Theme:
UwaNdi-Igbo: The Place of the Igbo in a
Globalized World.
Gender and Acquisition of
Scientific Literacy Among
Igbo Basic Science
Students; Implication for
Science and Technology
Education (STE) for the
21st Century in Igbo land.
26
National Association of Research in Science
Teaching (NARST) United State of America.
2013 NARST Annual International Conference
held at Rio Grande, Puerto Rico (April 6 – 9,
2013). Theme: The S in STEM Education:
Policy, Research and Policies.
Gender And Levels of
Attainment of Scientific
Literacy Among Students
under Constructivist
Instructional Model.
27
The Center For African American Research And
Policy (CAARP): Annual Summit, September 13
-15, 2013 at Charlotte, North Carolina. Theme: “
Mentoring: The Power of Multilevel &
Multidirectional Support and Information-
Sharing Relationships”
Levels of Acquisition of
Scientific Literacy Among
Male and Female Nigerian
Students – Implications for
Professional Support and
Development through
Mentoring Practices and
Collaboration. 28
National Association of Research in Science
Teaching (NARST) United State of America.
2014 NARST Annual International Conference
held at Pittsburgh, PA USA. (March 30th – April
2nd 2014). Theme: Advancing Science Education
Research, Practices and Policies.
Reasoning Patterns of
Nigerian Students in
Explaining Biological
Phenomena.
29 Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
(STAN). 2015 STAN Annual Conference held at
Asaba, Nigeria
No paper presented.
30 Annual National Conference of the Association
for Encouraging Quality Education in Nigeria
(ASSEQEN). 2016 Annual Conference held at
Enugu, Nigeria.
Keynote Presentation:
Education and Citizens’
Empowerment for
Changing Communities
31 STEM 57th Annual Conference held at Ado Ekiti,
Ekiti State (August 15-20, 2016). Theme:
Communication Technologies and STEM
Education
Utilizing PEDDA as an
Effective Teaching Strategy
for Better Cognitive
Achievement and Interest
in Biology 31 World Council for Curriculum and Instruction
(WCCI) Nigerian Chapter. 2016 Biennial
Conference held at Imo State University, Owerri,
Nigeria. (October 19th – 22nd, 2016). Theme:
Curriculum and Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs)
Keynote Presentation:
Aligning Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)
to Curriculum
32 School of General Studies, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka. 2017 International Conference held at
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
Lead Paper:
Transformation of the
World through the
(May 7th – 10th, 2017). Theme: General Studies
in 21st Century African Development.
Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs): The Role of
General Studies
Programmes 33 7th International Conference on Science and
Mathematics Education (7th CoSMEd) held at
Seameo Recsam Penang, Malaysia (November
13-17, 2017). Theme: Humanising STEM
Education for Sustainable Development Goals in
the 21st Century.
Effect of Model Based
Inquiry on Achievement
and Critical Thinking of
College Pre-Service
Chemistry Teachers
34 National Association of Research in Science
Teaching (NARST) 91st Annual International
Conference 2018 held at the Westin Peachtree
Plaza, Atlanta, GA, USA. (March 10-13, 2018).
Theme: Re-Centering on Scientific Literacy in an
Era of Science Mistrust and Misunderstanding.
Gender and Creativity
among Pre-service
Chemistry Teachers Using
Model Based Inquiry
(MBI)
35 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Conference 2018 held at Omni Atlanta Hotel,
Atlanta (March 15-18, 2018). Theme: Science on
My Mind
No Paper Presented
PUBLICATIONS
(L) CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
1. Nwosu, A. A. (1994). Science and Technology for Rural Development: The
Importance of Acquisition of Science Process Skills among Learners in Nworgu B.
G. (ed) Education for Rural Development; A Book of Readings.Association for
Promoting Quality in Nigeria (APQEN), 5, 201-209.
2. Nwosu, A. A. (1995). The Senior Secondary Biology Curriculum; Relevance
toTechnological and Manpower Development. In Arinze, F. O. M. (ed) Readings
in Nigerian Secondary Education. Onitsha: Hornbill Publishers Ltd., 168-180.
3. Nwosu, A. A. (1999). Science Process Based Learning in Senior Secondary School
Science: Implications for the Role of Science Teachers. In Nzewi U. M. (ed) The
Teacher: A Book of Readings. Onitsha: African Feb Publishers Limited, 166-175.
4. Nwosu, A. A. & Onyegegbu, N. (1999). Biological Literacy and Senior Secondary
Biology Curriculum: The Role of the Teacher in Nzewi U. M. (ed). Readings
inNigeria Secondary Education. Onitsha Africana Feb. `Publishers Limited.
5. Uchenna Nzewi and Apollonia A. Nwosu (2000). Teaching Erosion Using the
Constructivist Model in Okebukola, P. and Akpan, B. (eds). Strategies for Teaching
Erosion and Acid Rain. Environmental Education Project Series No. 4
ScienceTeachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) 58-64.
6. Nwosu, A. A. (2001). Review of Literature. In Okeke E. A. C. and Offorma G.
C.(ed). Project/Thesis Writing Simplified. Nsukka: Institute of Education. 57-88.
7. Nwosu, A. A. and Dung Mohammed (2004). Use of Guided Inquiry and Concept
Mapping in Teaching “You As A Living Thing. Integrated Science Panel. Science
Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN). 60-66.
8. Nwosu, A. A. (2005). Approaches to the Teaching of “You and Your Home”:
Constructivist Based Approach Integrated Science Education Series No. 3. Science
Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN). 27-36.
9. Nwosu, A. A. (2006). Science Teachers Role in Breaking Gender Barriers in
Science, Technology and Mathematics Education. Gender and STM Education
Series No. 1.Science Teachers Association of Nigeria. (STAN) 46-58.
10. Nwosu, A. A. (2008). Practical Approach to Effective Teaching of
EcologicalFactors for Sustainable Development. Biology Panel Series Science
TeachersAssociation of Nigeria. (STAN). 20-40.
11. Nwosu, A.A. (2011). The Nature of Science. “Integrated Science Practical Manual,
Science Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). 1-19
12. Nwosu A.A (2011). Characteristics of Living Things. “Integrated Science Practical
Manual; 53-82
13. Nwosu A. A. (2011). Trends in the Development of Science Technology and
Mathematics Education (STME) in Nigeria Since Independence and the vision 20-
20. A Publication of School of Science, Kogi Stae College of Education Ankpa1-
25
14. Ebere Ibe, Nwosu A. A and Nwokolo O. C. (2016). Effects of Games on
Acquisition of Science Process Skills among Basic Science Students. Perspectives
in Apllied Linguistics, Literary and Liberal Studies.
15. Apollonia Anaele Nwosu, Sa’idu Danladi & Sani Abdullahi Gumel (2016). Re-
focusing Scientific Literacy through the New NCCE Science Education Curriculum
in Nigeria. Revitalising Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning Culture
towards Sustainable Living. Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization
Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics. 186 – 197.
(M) MONOGRAPHS
16. Okpala, J., Okeke E. A. C. Onokala P. Nwosu, A. A. ; Ezeudu D; Njoku Z. C.
(1999). Module on Urbanization for Sustainable Development for Junior Secondary
School. UNESCO; Nigeria.
17. Okpala, J; Okeke E. A. C.; Onokala P.; Nwosu, A. A.; Ezeudu S; Njoku Z. C.
(1999). Module on Water for Sustainable Development for Junior Secondary
School. UNESCO; Nigeria.
18. Okpala, J.; Okeke E. A. C.; Onokala P.; Nwosu, A. A.; Ezeudu S.; Njoku Z. C
(1999). Module on Energy for Sustainable Development for Junior Secondary
School. UNESCO; Nigeria.
19. Nwosu, A. A. (2000). Reports of Science Technology and Maths. (STM) Clinic
for Girls in Nigeria in Okeke E. A. C. (Consultant).
20. Nwosu, A. A. (2001). Integrated Science Items. Good Item-Generation: An
Effective Tool for Educational Evaluation. Ministry of Education Development
Centre; Awka.
(N) JOURNAL ARTICLES
21. Nwosu, A. A. (1993). Acquisition of Science Process Skills by Students of
Different Cognitive Levels. The Effects of a Teacher Sensitization Programme.
Review of Education, 13: 155-166.
22. Nwosu, A. A. (1994). An Evaluation of the Extent to which Process Skill is
emphasized in Senior Secondary Biology. Abraka Journal of Curricular, 11 (1), 17-
26.
23. Nwosu, A. A. (1994). Levels of Acquisition of Science Process Skills Among Year
Senior Secondary School Students. Journal of the Science Teachers Association
(JSTAN) 29 (1 and 2), 47-53.
24. Nwosu, A. A. (1994). Towards More Effectiveness in the Teaching of Journal
Science in University General Studies (G.S.) Programme, Journal of Liberal
Studies, 4 (1 and 2) 149-161.
25. Nwosu, A. A. (1995. Teaching Science and Technology for Economic
Development. Journal of Quality Education, 2; 201-211.
26. Nwosu, A. A. and Okeke E. A. C. (1995). The Effect of Teacher Sensitization on
Students’ Acquisition of Science Process Skills. Journal of the Science Teachers
Association of Nigeria (STAN), 30 (1&2); 39-45.
27. Nwosu, A. A. (1996).Improvisation in Senior Secondary Biology Teaching and
Learning. Maiden Journal of the Nigerian Association for Educational Media and
Technology, 6 (1), 145-161.
28. Nwosu, A. A. and Onyegegbu N. (1996). Survey of Knowledge of Aids Among
Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools. Nigerian Journal of Health Education,
5 (1) 121-130.
29. Nwosu, A. A. (1998). Teachers’ Understanding of Biology Curriculum Content and
Required Practices. Journal of the Science Teacher’s Association of Nigeria
(JSTAN) 11:(1&2). 78-83.
30. Nwosu, A. A. (2003). Gender And Perception of Science Among Undergraduate
Students. Journal of Liberal Studies. (JOLS). 11: (1&2).
31. Nwosu, A. A. and Ibe Ebere (2003). Effects of Guided-Inquiry and Demonstration
on Science Process Skill Acquisition Among Secondary School Biology Students.
Journal of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria. (JSTAN), 38.
32. Nwosu, A. A. (2003). Constructivist teaching model as an Innovative Model for
Science Teaching: Importance and Extent of Use in Secondary Schools. Journal of
the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (JSTAN), 39.
33. Nwosu, A. A. (2004). Teachers’ Awareness of Creativity-Related Behaviours in
the Science Classroom Implication for National Development. Journal of the
Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (JSTAN), 39.
34. Nwosu, A. A. and Mandor A. K. (2005). Effects of Constructivist-Based
Instructional Model on Acquisition of Science Process Skills Among Junior
Secondary School Students. Review of Education Journal. 16 (2) 125-131.
35. Nwosu, A. A (2013). Gender and Acquisition of Science Process Skills among
Secondary School Students: Implication for Science and Technology Education
(STE) for the 21st Century. Journal of Women and Minority Right (JWMR).
Consortium of Female Lawyers in Academics (COFLA). 3 (3) 265 – 272.
36. Nwosu, A. A and Ebere Ibe (2014). Gender and Scientific Literacy Levels:
Implications for Sustainable Science and Technology Education (STE) for the 21st
Century Jobs. Journal of Education and Practice. International Institute for Science,
Technology and Education Accelerating Global Knowledge Creation and Sharing
(IISTE). 5 (8) 113-118.
37. Nwosu, A.A. & Ebere Ibe (2015). Gender and Levels of Attainment of Scientific
Literacy among Students under Constructivist Instructional Model. Journal of the
Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (JSTAN). 50(1), 192 - 195.
38. Nwosu, A.A. & Oyetola Folorunso (2015). Effect of Argument-Based Inquiry on
Classroom Interactions, Achievements and Interest among SS 2 Students. African
Journal of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (AJSTME), 2(1).
Accepted for publication.
39. Nwosu, A. A, Ibe Ebere and Ashiapka, Adaeze (2016). Application of Co-
Operative Learning: Students’ Achievement in Science and Perception of their
Psychosocial Learning Environment. Journal of Science Teachers’ Association of
Nigeria. 51 (1) 19 – 31.
40. Nwosu, A. A, Ibe E, Oyetola F, Ofoegbu T &Anyaegbunam N. (2016). Acquisition
of Questioning Skills through Teaching Biology as Inquiry: A Research on
Argument-Based Inquiry. European Journal of Scientific Research. In Press
41. Nwosu, A. A (2016). Education and Citizenship Empowerment for Changing
Communities. Journal of Qualitative Education. Association for Encouraging
Qualitative Education in Nigeria (ASSEQEN) 12 (1) 1 - 28
(O) REFERRED AND PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PAPERS
42. Nwosu, A. A. and Nzewi Uchenna (1997). Teachers’ Knowledge and Application
of Innovative Strategies in Biology Teaching. In Olarewaju (ed). Innovations in
Science, Technology and Mathematics. Ibadan. Science Teachers Association of
Nigeria (STAN) Proceedings Ibadan. STAN 140-144.
43. Nwosu, A. A. and Nzewi U. M. (1998). Effective Communication of Integrated
Science to Learners. The Need for and Use of Inquiry Strategy. In Olarewaju (ed.)
Communicating Science, Technology and Mathematics Science Teachers
Association of Nigeria Proceedings. Ibadan: STAN 197-200.
44. Nwosu, A. A. and Nzewi U. M. (1998). Using the Constructivist Model to
Communicate Science, In Olarewaju (ed). Communicating Science, Technology &
Mathematics. Ibadan: STAN 349-353.
45. Nwosu, A. A. (2001). Gender and Acquisition of Science Skills among Secondary
School Students – Implication for Science Teaching. In Busari (ed). Women in
Science, Technology and Mathematics Education in Nigeria, Ibadan: STAN 206-
209.
46. Nwosu, A.A. (2002). Inquiry Skill Acquisition for Enhancing
Women’sParticipation in Sustainable Development – Implications for
ScienceEducation In Akale (ed.). Science,Technology and MathematicsEducation
for Sustainable Development in Africa. Ibadan: STAN, 98- 100.
47. Nwosu, A. A. (2003). Integrating ICT into STM Classrooms: Status
andImplications. In Akale A. C. (ed). Information and Communications
Technology(ICT) and Science, Technology and Mathematics (STM) Education.
Ibadan STAN 58-60
48. Nwosu, A. A. (2003). Biology Education for the New Millennium. In Okeke A.
C. (ed). Educational Reforms in Nigeria for the Millennium. Nsukka: Institute of
Education. 111-124.
49. Nwosu, A. A. (2004). Integrating STAN/STM-Based Research Findings into
Science Teaching and Learning: Status, Educational Implications and the Role of
STAN. In Akale (ed). Refocusing Research in Science, Technology and
Mathematics (STM) Education Ibadan. STAN 86-91.
50. Nwosu, A. A. (2005). Teacher Characteristics Preferred by Students: Implications
for Professional Development Practices. In Nzewi (ed). Science, Technology and
Mathematics (STM) Education and Professionalism. Ibadan. STAN. 35-39.
51. Foloronso .O. and Nwosu, A. A. (2006). Effects of Students and Teachers’
Improvised materials on Students’ Achievement In Senior Secondary School
Biology: Implications for Resource Supply in Science Education. In Nzewi (ed).
Resources for Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STM) Education. Ibadan
STAN. 138-142.
52. Chukwuemeka, P.C and Nwosu, A. A. (2008). The Effect of Mode of Presentation
of Material Resources on Acquisition of Science Process Skills among Primary
Science Pupils: Implication for Primary Science Curriculum Delivery. In Nsikak-
Abasi Udofia (ed). Curriculum Development in Science, Technology, and
Mathematics (STM) Education. Ibadan STAN. 262-267.
53. Nwosu, A. A. and Ibe Ebere (2012). Assessment of Teachers’ Level of
Implementation of Basic Science Curriculum: Implication for Professional
Development. In Okechukwu S. Abonyi (ed). Meeting the Challenges of UBE
through STM Education. Ibadan, STAN, 190-197.
54. Nwosu, A.A., Ebere Ibe & Oyetola Folorunso (2013). Senior Secondary School
Students’Improvisation of Ecological Instructional Materials: Implication for
attainment of the millennium development goals. In Okechukwu Abonyi (ed).
Attaining the MDGs through STEM Education. Ibadan STAN. 235 – 241.
55. Nwosu, A. A. and Ekon, E. E. (2016). Utilizing PEDDA as an Effective Teaching
Strategy for Better Cognitive Achievement and Interest in Biology. STEM 57th
Annual Conference held at Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State (August 15-20, 2016). Theme:
Communication Technologies and STEM Education
56. Nwosu, A. A. (2017). Lead Paper Presentation“Transformation of the World
through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Role of General Studies
Programmes.” School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 2017
International Conference held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria (May 7th –
10th, 2017). Theme: General Studies in 21st Century African Development.
(P) REFERRED AND PUBLISHED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
PAPERS
57. Nwosu, A.A.(2010). The Igbo Experience in Post-Independence Nigeria:
Repositioning Through Informal and Formal Educational Strategies of Value Re-
Orientation, Science and Technology Education. The 8th Conference of Igbo
Studies Association(ISA) Theme: Nigeria at 50; The Igbo Experience. Howard
University, Washington DC, USA April 9 – 10 2010
58. Nwosu, A.A.(2011). The Status of Science and Technology Education(STE)
Classroom Practices and Levels of Acquisition of Core Competencies among Igbo
Science Students. 9th International Conference of Igbo Studies Association
(ISA).Theme: “Nkeiruka; Shaping the Future of the Igbo Nation” Howard
University, Washington DC. April 8 – 9, 2011
59. Nwosu, A. A. (2012). Gender and Acquisition of Scientific Literacy among Igbo
Basic Science Students; Implication for Science and Technology Education (STE)
for the 21st Century in Igbo land. Washington D. C. USA April 12 – 14, 2012.
60. Nwosu, A.A. and Ibe Ebere (2013). Gender And Scientific Literacy Levels:
Implications For Sustainable Science And Technology Education (STE) For The
21st Century. National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST).
2013 NARST Annual International Conference held at Grand Rio, Puerto Rico
April 6 – 9, 2013.
61. Nwosu, A.A. (2013). Levels of Acquisition of Scientific Literacy among Male and
Female Nigerian Students – Implications for Professional Support and
Development through Mentoring Practices and Collaboration. The Center for
African American Research and Policy (CAARP). 2013 CAARP Annual Summit
held at Charlotte, North Carolina, USA September, 13 – 15, 2013. Theme:
Mentoring: The Power of Multilevel and Multidirectional Support and Information
Sharing Relationships.
62. Nwosu, A.A., Nzewi, M. N and Ezechi, Nnenna (2014). Reasoning Patterns of
Nigerian Students in Explaining Biological Phenomena. National Association of
Research in Science Teaching (NARST). 2014 NARST Annual International
Conference held at Pittsburgh, PA USA. (March 30th – April 2nd 2014). Theme:
Advancing Science Education Research, Practices and Policies.
63. Nwosu, A. A., Sa’idu Danladi and Sani, A. G. (2017). Effect of Model Based
Inquiry on Achievement and Critical Thinking of College Pre-Service Chemistry
Teachers. 7th International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (7th
CoSMEd) held at Seameo Recsam Penang, Malaysia (November 13-17, 2017).
Theme: Humanising STEM Education for Sustainable Development Goals in the
21st Century.
64. Nwosu, A. A. and Sa’idu Danladi (2018). Gender and Creativity among Pre-service
Chemistry Teachers Using Model Based Inquiry (MBI). National Association of
Research in Science Teaching (NARST). NARST 91stAnnual International
Conference 2018 held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, GA, USA. (March
10-13, 2018). Theme: Re-Centering on Scientific Literacy in an Era of Science
Mistrust and Misunderstanding.
(Q) UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA INAUGURAL LECTURE SERIES
65. Nwosu, A.A (2015). Science Education for Life in a Dynamic World. Centenary
Inaugural Lecture of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Published by University
of Nigeria Press Limited.