PROF. JUSTUS O. INYEGA

Justus O. Inyega, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Science Education,
Department of Educational Communication, Technology & Pedagogical Studies,
Faculty of Education
Director, International Institute of Online Education-Kenya National Centre (IIOE-KNC)
&
Assistant Director General, International Institute of Online Education (IIOE)
University of Nairobi
Academic and Professional Qualifications

2005 (May) Ph. D., Science Education, University of Georgia, U.S.A
Title of Dissertation Study: A Multi-site Analysis of Secondary School Chemistry Teachers’ Practices and Experiences following Professional Development in Kenya. Major Professor: Dr. Norman Thomson; Graduate Committee Members: Drs. Mary M. Atwater, Judith Preissle, Malcolm, B. Butler, and Lynn A. Bryan.

2005(May) Graduate Certificate, Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies, University of Georgia, U.S.A.

1998 Certificate in Chemical Education, Hiroshima University, Japan

1998 Certificate in Project Cycle Management, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tokyo, Japan

1997 M. Ed., Educational Administration, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya Thesis title: Primary School Administrative Constraints with Special Reference to Headteachers: Kisii District Case Study. Supervisors: Dr. N. M. Karagu and Dr. F. Muchira

1994 M. Ed., Science Education, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Thesis title: Assessment of Students during Teaching Practice at Kenya Science Teachers College, Nairobi-Kenya
Major Professor: Geoff Welford

1990 B. Ed (Primary Option), Second Class Honours, Upper Division (Chemistry major, minor in mathematics), Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

1983 Dip. Sc. Ed. (Pass with Credit), Chemistry, Mathematics and Physical Education, Kenya Science Teachers' College, Nairobi, Kenya

1980 Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE), Njumbi High School, Murang’a,
Kenya

1978 East African Certificate of Education (EACE, Division One), Sameta Secondary School, Kisii, Kenya

1974 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE), Nyamagwa, S.D.A. Primary School, Kisii, Kenya

Work Experience

2017 to date Associate Professor, Science Education, Department of Educational Communication, Technology and Pedagogy Studies, University of Nairobi

2013 to 2017 Senior Lecturer, Science Education
Department of Educational Communication and Technology, School of Education, College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi

2008 to 2012 Lecturer, Science Education
Department of Educational Communication and Technology, School of Education, College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi

August 2007 to Jan. 2008 Principal Lecturer, Department of Applied Sciences
The Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi, Kenya

August 2007 to Dec.2007 Part-time Lecturer: Methods of teaching science and Research
Methods in education, undergraduate courses,
Tangaza College, Nairobi, Kenya

April 2007 to Nov. 2007 Part-time Lecturer (science education courses)
Department of Educational Communication and Technology College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi

August 2006 to July 2007 Senior Lecturer/Science Education Specialist
Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), Nairobi, Kenya

August 2005 to July, 2006 Academic Professional in Science Education, and Program
Director, Professional Alternative Certification for Secondary Science (PACSS) Teachers, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, University of Georgia at Gwinnett, U.S.A

Recognitions and Outstanding Achievements Awards
2022 Vice Chancellor’s Award of Excellence for Exemplary Performance in the FY2021/2022 Staff Performance Appraisal, University of Nairobi.

2005 The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education’s Fourth Annual U.S. National Technology Leadership Initiative Fellowship in Science Education and Technology for 2005

May 3, 2005 First Place Award in the Qualitative Research Division, during the Second Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, College of Education, University of Georgia, U.S.A

1984 Third Best Graduating Student in Chemistry, Kenya Science Teachers’ College, Nairobi, Kenya

Scholarship

2001 Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantship to pursue doctoral studies in science education, Department of Science Education, University of Georgia, U.S.A

1998 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) scholarship to undertake individual training in chemical education at the University of Hiroshima, and Project Cycle Management in Tokyo, Japan.

1993 Guinness Brewing Worldwide and Foreign and Commonwealth Office Scholarship, to undertake a master's degree in science education at The University of Leeds, United Kingdom.

Nominations

2005 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award Nominee, National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)

2005 Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Outstanding Paper Award Nominee: Inyega, J. & Thomson, N. (2005, January). Strengthening high school chemistry teaching through in-service programs in Kenya. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS), Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.A.

Grant Awards/Development Funds

2023 Commonwealth of Learning Grant to implement Open and Distance Learning Workshops on Higher Education

2022 Digital Transformative Pedagogy Project: International Institute for Online Education (IIOE) and UNESCO-International Centre for Innovation funded pilot study.

2021-2023 Project Coordinator, Local Implementing Partner Agreement between Resilient Africa Network (RAN) and University of Nairobi (UoN) Agreement in relation to Supporting Holistic & Actionable Research in Education (SHARE): Co-Creating for Change: Learning Becomes Service to Justice - Language in Transition in Education System (LITES); Financial Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions: Innovation in Higher Education Ecosystem

2020-2023 Task Manager, InnofoodAfrica Project in Kenya (European Union Funded Project implemented in South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia involving researchers from University of Helsenki, University of Pretoria, Makerere University, University of Nairobi Enterprises, Chuka University, OSSREA, VVT, AHBFI, NOFIMA & Others)

2020/2021 Funds to Develop Capacity of University Faculty and Staff on Online Course Design, Facilitation and Innovative Assessment from Partnership for Social and Governance Research (PASGR)

2018/2019 PI: USAID funded Tusome Case Study, Kenya

2018/2019 Context Matters Research Award. Canadian Organization for Development in Education (CODE)

2017 -2024 Co-applicant with Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance, CSLP, Concordia University, Canada, for SSHRC partnership grant titled “Using educational technology to develop essential educational competencies in sub Saharan Africa”

2015-2017 CO-PI: ESRC-DFID-funded research project entitled ‘implementing cross- age peer tutoring in the teaching of reading in Kenya” by University of York, UK, Concordia University and University of Nairobi.

2013-2016 CO-PI: EU-funded project entitled ‘Enhancing the quality of graduates of agriculture to meet tomorrows food security challenge (PREPARE-BSc)’ at the University of Nairobi.

2012 -2014 PI: United States Agency for International Aid (USAID) Grant Award to develop, pilot-test and infuse a comprehensive results-oriented Early Grade Reading Instruction Curricula (EGRIC) in Teacher Education Programs in Kenya.

2006 University of Georgia, African Studies Institute Research Award to Drs. D. Tippins, Thomson, M. B. Butler, & J. Inyega to study use of modern technology in testing water quality in Kenya and student involvement through science education curricula.

Consultancy Services

2022/23 Supporting Holistic and Actionable Research in Education (SHARE) Projects in Kenya: Language of Instruction Transition in Education Systems (LITES), HEIGHTS (Innovation in Education Ecosystems) and HEIGHTS (Financial Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions) in Kenya

2018/19 USAID funded Tusome Case Study, Kenya.

2015-2017 ESRC-DFID-funded research project entitled ‘implementing cross-age peer tutoring in the teaching of reading in Kenya” by University of York, UK, Concordia University and University of Nairobi.

2015 Technical consultant on measurement and evaluation,
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

2014-2015 Consultant, postgraduate studies program at University of Hargeisa, Somaliland. 2013-2016 Science education specialist, PREPARE-BSC Project funded by European Union.
2012-2014 Early Grade Reading Instruction Curriculum Project funded by USAID.

Travel Awards
2005 NARST Equity and Ethics Committee Travel Award to attend an Annual Meeting of NARST, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.

2003 NARST Travel Award to attend an Annual Meeting of NARST, Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel, Philadelphia, U.S.A.

Association/Affiliations

2013 to date Member, University of Nairobi Alumni

2012 to 2014 Member, Teaching Practice and Educational Leadership Consortium, (TPeLC)

2007 to Date Member, University Academic Staff Union, University of Nairobi
2001-2006 Member, Georgia Science Teachers Association, GSTA
2003-2006 Member, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, NARST

2005-2006 Member, Association for Science Teacher Education

1986-2007 Member, Kenya National Union of Teachers
Referees

Prof. Jairus Khalagai Professor of Mathematics, School of Mathematics, CBPS,
University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 30197-0100, Nairobi Tel. (+254) (0) 722 866 110

Prof. Karuti Kanyinga Director, Institute of Development Studies, CHSS, University of
Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi Tel. (+254) (0) 722570496

Prof. John N. Muthama Department of Earth and Climate Sciences, University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi Tel. (+254) (0