CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. MICHAEL O. OGALO

*.* Bio Data

1.1.1 Personal Details

Date of Birth: 20th April 1962

Marital Status Married with three children

Nationality: Kenyan Citizen-Currently Based in USA

Address: 8838 Dugas Road, APT 14108, 78251.

San Antonio, TX.

Telephone: +254-***-***-***, +1-210-***-****)

E-mail Address: ad4u18@r.postjobfree.com

1.1.2 Career Objective

To work diligently in a challenging and dynamic environment in pursuant of excellence and career development as well as service to the humanity with dedication, integrity, honesty and upholding the rule of law, to be a key player in the academia and to use my potentials to the fullest to achieve the best.

1.1.3 Personal Profile

I am an English Education Teacher Educator and Researcher, a result oriented and has worked with diverse range of institutions, panels and other bodies to deliver and achieve desired goals in consistence throughout my career to date. I am particularly very keen on capacity building both human and physical resources wherever I work. I am God fearing person who respects life, and strives to do justice to all mankind irrespective of gender, race, religion, political affiliation and a believer in social justice and democracy. I am a self-driven with a strong leadership and administrative skills, independent thinker and prefer working collaboratively with others under very limited supervision. I am a mature and responsible citizen.

1.1.4 Academic & Professional Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English Language Education, School of Education, Department of Curriculum Instruction and Educational Media, Moi University, Kenya, 2016-2023

PhD Thesis: “Teacher Cognitions of the Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Teaching of English in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya”

Areas Studied/Covered:

Learning Design and Development

Language Study and Language Learning for English Language Teaching

Teaching and Learning in English Language and Literature

Philosophy of Language Teacher Education

Advanced Research Methodology

Information and Communication Technology in Education

Research Proposal Writing

Open and Distance Education

Methodology for English Language Teaching

Teacher Education for English Language Teaching

Syllabus Design and Development for English Language Teaching

Practice of Supporting Language Teacher Learning

Advanced Statistics in Education

Thesis Research/Dissertation

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in English Language Education, School of Education, Department of Educational Communication and Technology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 2006-2011

Subjects Studied:

Language in Education

Language and Society

English Language Course Design and Development

Innovations in English Language Education

Foundations of Educational Technology and Instructional Design

Research Methodology and Statistics

Child Development

Design and Production of Educational media

New Trends in Education

Teacher Education

Management of Learning Resources

M.Ed. Thesis

“Teaching Techniques that Enhance the Integration and the Development of the Four Basic English Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Gatundu District, Kenya”

Bachelor of Education (Arts), Second Class Honors (Major English and Literature), at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya. 1999-2002.

Subjects Studied:

General Linguistics I

Grammatical Analysis

Survey of African Literature

Third World Literature

Human Behavior and Learning

Developmental Psychology

Instructional Methods

History of Education

Curriculum Development

Christian Ethics and Formation in Moral Maturity

Origins and Development of English

Phonetics and Phonology of English

Eastern African Literature

Educational Assessment and Evaluation

Educational Technology

Subject Methods English

Second Language Learning

Research Methodology English

Stylistics and Scholarly Techniques

Theory of Children’s Literature

Philosophy of Education

Research Methods

Subject Methods Literature

Teaching Practice

General Linguistics II

English Grammar and Usage

Theory and History of Literature

African Drama; A special study

Guidance and Counselling

Sociology of Education

Economics of Education

General Linguistics III

Advanced Description of Modern English

Literary Aesthetics

African Literature

Discourse Analysis

English Structure and Semantics

Drama in Education

20TH Century European Literature

Research Project

Educational Administration

PTE: Primary Teacher Education, Meru Teachers’ Training College (PI), 1989-1991.

KCE: Mbita High School (1985): Division 3

CPE: Abwao Primary School (1979) Passed CPE – 27 Points

1.1.5 Employment History

October 2017 to September 2022: Assistant Lecturer, (Contract) Jordan University College, Morogoro, Tanzania.

September 2015 to date: Part Time Lecturer, Department of Educational Communication and Technology, Kenyatta University

September 2017 to date: Part Time Lecturer, Department of Center for Teacher Professional Development and Excellence (TPDEX), Kenyatta University

September 2009 – August 2015: Assistant Lecturer, Mwenge Catholic University, Moshi, Tanzania

January 2003 – August 2009: Teacher, Senior Teacher, Muhoho Secondary School, Gatundu, Kenya

May 1991 – July 1998: Teacher, Nguku Primary School, Homabay, Kenya

Areas of Interest: Teacher Education, English and Literature Methods, Research Methods, Communication Skills, Educational Technology, ICT in Language Teaching, Instructional Methods, Teacher Professional Development, Language Teacher Mentoring, Research in English Language

Teaching Undergraduate Students: Subject Methods English (KU), Subject Methods Literature (MWECAU&JUCO), Communication Skills (KU), Phonetics and Phonology, English Structure, Grammar and Usage, Sociolinguistics (Mwenge Catholic University and Jordan University College)

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching and Evaluating Students at undergraduate level and guiding Post-graduate levels on research (Jordan University College)

Supervising pre-service teachers on teaching practice

Attending Departmental and Faculty meetings

Designing and evaluating new English/Linguistics programs

Community work engagements

Student Academic/Career Counselling/Guidance

Supervising Students’ Research Projects

Facilitated Teaching in Action Workshops

1.2 Appointments

2010 – 2011: Member (Learning Resource Centre), Research and Publications Committee, English Exam Panel Internal Moderator, Projects and Teacher Trainees on Teaching Practice, Full - time Lecturing (Ass. Lecturer)

2011 – 2015: Member, Quality Assurance Coordinating Committee

2003 – 2009: Senior Teacher in Charge of Routines, Muhoho High School

2004 -2009: Ag. School Chaplain, Patron-Drama and Debate, Member of Guidance and Counseling Committee, Volleyball Trainer/Coach (Muhoho High School)

1.3 Research Publications

1.3.1 Refereed Journal Papers

Ogalo, O. M.; Omulando, C. & Barasa, L. P. (2020). “Teacher Cognition of Technological Pedagogical Knowledge of a Teacher of English for ICT Integration” in International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol. 9, Issue 1, January, 2020, p 259-269

Ogalo, O. M., Omulando, C. & Barasa, L. P. (2019). Examining Attitudes, Beliefs and Thinking about the Integration of ICT in Teaching English among Secondary School Teachers in Nairobi County, Kenya” in International Journal of Education and Research; Vol. 7 No. 8 (ISSN: 2411-5681), pgs. 153-172

Ogalo, O. M., Omulando, C. & Barasa, L. P. (2022). Assessment of Teachers’ Technological and Pedagogical Knowledge of Integrating ICT in teaching English in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.” in Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN 2347-9493 (Print) / ISSN 2347-5374 (Online). DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2022. v10i01.003

Amina, A. J. & Ogalo, O. M. (2022). Assessment of secondary School Teachers’ Perceptions about the Disciplinary Procedures in Ulanga District, Tanzania” in International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, Vol-7 Issue-1, January 2022, ISSN-2213-1356

1.3.2 Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

Ogalo, O. M.; Gathumbi, A. (2011). “An Investigation of Utilization of Teaching Techniques that enhance the Integration of the Four Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Kenya”, a paper presented at the 2ndInternational Conference on Education, Quality Education for Societal Transformation held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya (Kenyatta University/Syracuse University Collaboration) 20th-22nd July 2011

Ogalo, O. M.; Omulando, C. & Barasa, L. P. (2020). “Teachers’ Cognition of Technological Pedagogical Knowledge of a Teacher of English for ICT Integration”, a paper presented at the 1stLAEA Conference on Building Capacity in Language and Linguistics Research & Launch of LAEA, Eldoret, Kenya, Moi University in Collaboration with INRF, 1st – 2nd August 2019

Professional Affiliations and Portfolios

A member of The Association of English Language Educators and Researchers (ASELER)

A member of Language Association of East Africa (LAEA)

Referees.

1. Prof. Peter L. Barasa (PhD)

Ag. Deputy Principal Academics, Research and Students Affairs and

Manager, Alupe University College, P. O. Box 845-50400,

Busia, Kenya.

E-mail: ad4u18@r.postjobfree.com, Phone +254-***-******

2. Prof. Carolyne Omulando (PhD)

Dean School of Education and Social Sciences,

Senior Lecturer, Department of Language and Literature Education

Alupe University College, P. O. Box 845-50400

Busia, Kenya.

Email: ad4u18@r.postjobfree.com,

+254 (0-716-***-***

3. Dr. Adelheid M Bwire

Chairperson and Lecturer, Department of Educational Communication and Technology

Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 438**-*****,

Nairobi. Kenya.

Email: ad4u18@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: (Mobile) +254-*********

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