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Dr. Namai Obuchere Joab

Lecturer and Head of Education Department

Title and Responsibilities

Lecturer and Head of Education Department,

School of Arts and Social Sciences in charge of coordinating the teaching process in the department, course projections and allocation of course facilitators,

Biography

I grew up in a stable but under-privileged family background. This affected my studies as i was frequently out of school due to fees. However due to help from friends and well-wishers, I was able to complete my studies. After completing my B. ED (Arts) Bachelor’s degree i enrolled for a master’s degree in educational planning which i completed in the year 2010. I later enrolled for my PhD in Education Administration and Planning, due for graduation once my publications are processed. I have a passion in mentoring young people to wholesome life. Other than academic engagements and teaching, I’m also involved in the community as a board member in various learning institutions and community-based organizations. I’m a member of the Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management.

Academic Qualifications

1999: Awarded a Bachelor of Education (Arts) at Kenyatta University

2010: Awarded a Master of Education in Educational Planning by Kenyatta University. The thesis was entitled, ‘Use of school of assets in generation of supplementary income in secondary schools in Kenya
2023: PhD in Education Administration at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. The dissertation: ‘influence of head teachers’ supervisory practices on teachers work performance

Publications (4 Publications)

Journals

  • Namai, J. O, et. al. (2023)The imperative for real-world experiences in Kenya teacher prepaation for disability inclusive teaching, African Journal for Teacehr Education. 12 (2), 121-142 https://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/ajote/issue/current

  • Namai, J. O, et al. An Evaluation  of the Work Performance Tendencies of Teachers in Public Primary Schools in Kenya. Journal of African Studies in Educational Leadership and Management, 16. www.kaeam.org.ke ISSN 2078-7650

  • Namai, J. O, et al (2023) Research authorization processes: a descriptive comparison of Kenya and the United States of America. Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, 3 (1) ISSN 2958-7999, http://journals.unesco.go.ke/index.php/jknatcom

  • Namai, J. O. (2022). Investigation of the supervisory practices used by headteachers in managing teachers’ work performance. Journal of African Studies in Educational Management and Leadership.14 (5-27)

Invited Presentations

  • Facilitated dissemination workshop on a research carried out on examining parents and teachers’ views in relation to the core values of the competency-based curriculum, held at Mbale high school on 26th May 2023

Projects

  • Ayiro, P. L. Ayuya, C., Munyao, M., & Namai, J. (2021). Performance Improvement in   Windle Trust International- Kenya administered Schools in Dadaab Refugee Camps. Consultancy Project by Daystar University, 10th to 16th September 2021

  • Olumbe, R & Namai, J. (2021). The child protection training. Yatima Outreach. 6th to 10th December, ACK Madelaine school Bungoma, Kenya. Consultancy project

Paper Presentation

  • Namai, J. O, et al. (2023). Re-examining the Role of Education in the Development of Children and Society: The Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya.World Conference on Transformative Education, 11th to 22nd May 2023 at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Research Grants

  • Bota, K., Mucherah, W. & Namai, J. (2022). Examining parents and teachers’ views in relation to the core values of the competency based curriculum (funded research for US$10,000) by directorate of reserarch, Masinde Muliro University, Kenya

  • Coordinator and guest speaker at the Granda Homecoming Crusade in Kakamega from 28th to 31st December 2022

Workshops

  • The Daystar University conference/workshop on Advanced Research Methodology, Postgraduate Teaching, Supervision & Examination, and Grant Proposal Writing at Travelers Beach Hotel, Mombasa; 19-29 March 2023.

  • Guest speaker at the parents meeting of Mount Sinai CMI school

  • East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for Educational Research Methodologies and Management (CERM-ESA). Colloquium on 'Curriculum at the  Crossroads: The Role of Universities' from 30th to 31st August, 2019 at Meridian Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Namai, J. (2018). The role of head teachers in behavior change campaigns on disposal of plastics in public primary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.11th Interdisciplinary Session. 6th to 7th June at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa A.M.E.C.E.A

  • 2018: Part of the panel engaged by the Kenya Institute of Currickum Development in developing the Diploma teachers training curriculum

Conferences

  • Dissemination conference/workshop on research carried out on examining parents and teachers’ views in relation to the core values of the competencybased curriculum, held at Mbale high school on 26th May 2023

  • The World Conference for Transformative Education conference held from 11th to 22nd May 2023 at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

  • The international conference on the scholarship of learning and teaching, sponsred by the Association for Faculty Enrichment in Learning and Teaching held from 7th to 8th March 2023 at the Hotel Boulevard, Nairobi Kenya

  • Namai, J. O. et al. (2023). Towards the future oriented learning in higher education. International conference on the scholarship of learning and teaching, held from 7th to 8th March 2023 at the Hotel Boulevard, Nairobi Kenya

  • Namai, J. O. (2023). Implementaion of education for sustainable developebnt in secondary schools in Kenya. World Conference on Transformative Education, 11th to 22nd May 2023 at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

  • Mucherah, W., Namai, J. & Owino, E. A (2023). Re-examining the Role of Education in the Development of Children and Society: The Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya.World Conference on Transformative Education, Cape Coast, Ghana

  • Obonyo, L., Olumbe, R., Yugi, P., Wambua, B., &. Namai, J (2022). Status of Arts Education in Catholic sponsered Pre-primary and Primary Schools in Nairobi County. Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (Funded by Porticus

  • Mucherah, W., Bota, K. & Namai, J. (2023). Examining Parental Sense of Empowerment, Views and Values in Relation to the Core Values of the Competency Based Curriculum. A research project submitted for funding by the Spencer foundation small grand on 4th December 2022

  • Olumbe, R. & Namai, J. (2020). Training needs assessment. Yatima Outreach. Consultancy project

  •  Lando, A. L., Tuikong, S., Muriithi, S., Mogute, M., Namai, J., Wachira, A., & Munyao, J. (2018). The Role of Participatory Communication and  Behavior Change Campaigns on Plastic Disposals in Kenya. International  Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) Conference, June 20 – 24, 2018, at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

  • Namai, J. (2016). Perceptions of Christian leaders on the role of the church in preventing and responding to child abuse. International conference on the Best interest for children in the justice system 17th to 18th August 2016 at Daystar University, Nairobi Kenya

Research Interests

My main research interests are innovative pedagogy, policy and administrative issues in education

Teaches

  1. Educational administration and planning
  2. Sociology of education and contemporary issues
  3. General teaching methods
  4. Teaching practice

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