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Ann Njogu Wachira

MED Leadership and Management

Title and Responsibilities

Lecturer of Linguistics

Teaching Language courses to undergraduate students

School of Communication

Language and Performing Arts Department

Biography

I have been working in language education since 1986. I have taught English language and literature in different secondary schools, colleges and universities in Kenya and in Britain.

I moved to Daystar University in 2011 where I have continued to teach Linguistic courses. Since 2014, I have been the examination officer in the department. I am also a resident tutor in charge of Grace Hostel.

I have excellent skills in communication, teaching and learning, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, research, counselling and planning skills. I have strong work ethics- I am dependable, honest, confident, team worker and I have a positive attitude.

I am a member of Christian and Scientific Association of Kenya

Academic Qualifications

  • PHD in Education Administration and planning 2018 (On- going) Catholic University of Eastern Africa
  • MED Leadership and Management 2015 Mount Kenya University (2012-2015
  • Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology 2005 Kenya Association of professional counsellors (2004-2005)
  • Certificate on Guidance and Counselling 2002 University of Nairobi
  • Diploma in Education-English, P.E, Home science 1986 Siriba Teachers’ Colleges (1984 – 1986)

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Research Interests

My main research interests are language learning motivation, developing reading and writing skills, feedback and assessment.

I am also interested in research in the acquisition of soft skills by students in higher education as well as student governance

Teaches

  • Advanced English                                                       ENG 111
  • Advanced Writing                                                      ENG 112
  • Appreciation of Literature                                          LIT   111
  • English Language                                                       ENG 092
  • English Literature                                                       LIT 093
  • Basic English                                                              ENG096
  • Introduction to Psycholinguistics                               ENG317
  • History of English Language                                      ENG210
  • English structure and Usage                                       ENG214
  • Advanced Syntax                                                        ENG416

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