Prof. Lilian Nwanneka Onwuka
Prof. Lilian Nwanneka Onwuka is a PROFESSOR in EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Am Onwuka Lilian Nwanneka (Nee Ejeckam), an Associate Professor in the Department of Early Childhood and primary Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. i hails from Isulo, in Orumba South local Government Area of Anambra State. i obtained my degrees from University of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Jos and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. i am a PhD hold and have served as a classroom teacher, dean of studies, vice principal, principal and head of exam unit at Anambra State Post Primary school service commission and rose to the rank of principal special grade before joining Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. i have published widely in both international, regional and national journals and also has books and book chapters to my credit.
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Address: | Early Childhood And Primary Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2017) July, 2021 to July, 2021 M.Ed Earlychildhood And Primary Education |
| 2 | Nnnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2006) July, 2021 to July, 2021 PhD Guidance And Counselling |
| 3 | University Of Jos. (Master Degree, September, 1987) July, 1984 to July, 1987 M.Ed Sociology Of Education |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1982) July, 1980 to July, 1982 B.sc (Ed.) Economics Education |
| 5 | Alvan Ikoku College Of Education, Owerri. (NCE, September, 1978) July, 1975 to July, 1978 |
| 6 | Basden Memorial Grammer School Isulo. (SSCE, September, 1973) July, 1967 to July, 1973 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | External Examiner, Alvan Ikoku Federal College Of Education May, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Faculty of Education Committee on Ethics and Staff Conflict, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | External Examiner, Federal College Of Education, Owerri February, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | Acting HOD, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Secretary, Isulo Development Union October, 2019 to October, 2019 |
| 8 | Member, Faculty of Education Students' Welfare committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | Member, Isulo Development Union Book Launch Committee February, 2019 to February, 2019 |
| 10 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2018 to December, 2018 |
| 11 | Reader, Department Of Earlychildhood And Primary Education, Nnnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2018 to July, 2021 |
| 12 | Chairman, Departmental Time-Table Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2018 to Present |
| 13 | Member Committee on Teaching Practice, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2017 to December, 2017 |
| 14 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2017 to Present |
| 15 | Editor-in-Chief, Multi-Disciplinary Journal Of Social Science February, 2017 to February, 2017 |
| 16 | Coordinator Regular and CEP Programmes, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2016 to Present |
| 17 | Member, Faculty of Education Teaching Practice Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2016 to December, 2019 |
| 18 | Senior Lecturer, Department Of Earlychildhood And Primary Education, Nnnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2015 to July, 2018 |
| 19 | External Examiner, Enugu State College Of Education May, 2014 to December, 2015 |
| 20 | Secretary, Faculty of Education Curriculum Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2014 to December, 2019 |
| 21 | Secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2014 to December, 2019 |
| 22 | Secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2012 to December, 2012 |
| 23 | Lecturer 1, Department Of Earlychildhood And Primary Education, Nnnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2012 to July, 2015 |
| 24 | Supervision of Undergraduate projects, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2012 to Present |
| 25 | Member, Chapel Of Redemption Council, NAU February, 2012 to Present |
| 26 | Supervision of Postgraduate projects, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2012 to Present |
| 27 | Secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2012 to Present |
| 28 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2012 to December, 2012 |
| 29 | Secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2011 to Present |
| 30 | Secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2011 to Present |
| 31 | Resource Person, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2011 to February, 2011 |
| 32 | Member, Chapel Of Redemption Building Committee, NAU February, 2010 to Present |
| 33 | Computation of Undergraduate Student's Departmental Result, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2010 to December, 0002 |
| 34 | Lecturer ii, Department Of Earlychildhood And Primary Education, Nnnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2009 to July, 2012 |
| 35 | Departmental Students Association Adviser. Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2009 to Present |
| 36 | Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2008 to December, 2009 |
| 37 | head of Department, Exam Unit, Anambra State Post Primary School Service Commission Awka July, 2004 to July, 2009 |
| 38 | Principal, Girls Secondary School, Amawbia July, 2000 to July, 2003 |
| 39 | President General, Isulo Women Congress February, 2000 to December, 2006 |
| 40 | vice principal (Administration), Igwebuike Grammer School Awka July, 1999 to July, 2000 |
| 41 | vice principal (Academics), Igwebuike Grammer School Awka July, 1995 to July, 1999 |
| 42 | Member Editorial Board, Christian Family Magazine February, 1993 to December, 1994 |
| 43 | Dean of Studies, Igwebuike Grammer School Awka July, 1992 to July, 1995 |
| 44 | head of Department, Economics, Igwebuike Grammer School Awka July, 1990 to July, 1992 |
| 45 | Assistant Dean of Studies, Igwebuike Grammer School Awka July, 1987 to July, 1992 |
| 46 | Secretary, Isulo Women Congress February, 1987 to December, 1999 |
| 47 | Dean of Studies, Girls Secondary School, Awka July, 1982 to July, 1987 |
| 48 | Dean of Studies, Girls Secondary School, Amawbia July, 1979 to July, 1980 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | DR LILIAN ONWUKA, DR NGOZI OBIDIKE, DR JOY ENEMUO And DR EBELE ELUI. (2021, March) Elements of observation and assessment in early childhood education ICEMEDIA |
| 2 | Onwuka, L. N. & Obidike, N.D, Enemuo, J. O, Elui, E. (2021, January) Elements 0of Observation And Assessment In Early Childhood Education |
| 3 | obidike, Enemuo and Onwuka. (2019, January) Childhood Education Literacy for the 21st Century |
| 4 | Obidike, N. D., Enemuo, J. O. & Onwuka, L. N.. (2019, January) Childhood Education Literacy For The 21st Century: Instructional Strategies And Procedures Kelu printing & Publishing Company |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Anukaenyi, B. O., Obiozor, W. E. Koledoye, U. L & Onwuka, L. N. (2019, ) Science Education And Human Development In Nigeria Kelu printing & Publishing Company |
| 2 | Okika, C, L, & Onwuka, L, N.. (2018, ) Repositioning Childhood Education Using Literature Activities A publication of Association for childhood education in nigeria, pp 163-172 |
| 3 | Obiozor, W. E., Onwuka, L.N.,& Anyikwa, N.E. (2017, ) Literacy Need Of Exceptional Children , pp 49-68 |
| 4 | Onwuka, L. N. (2017, ) Parent Education As A Strategy For Pupils' School Success , pp 113-133 |
| 5 | Onwuka, L, N. & Obiozor, W.E. (2017, ) Approaches To Early Childhood Literacy And Special Needs Instruction In Developing Societies , pp 157-174 |
| 6 | Onwuka, L. N. (2011, ) The Humanities And Sustainable Development , pp 803-811 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Onwuka, Lilian N., Obidike, N. D. & Onwuka C.. (2020, February), "Virtue- Based Learning In Early Childhood Education: Folklores As The Missing Link", International Journal of Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 110-117 |
| 2 | Nnani, P.C, Enemuo J.O, Onwuka Lilian N. (2020, April), "Parenting Styles And Academic Achievement Of Primary School Pupils In Mathematics In Awka South Local Government Education Authority", International Journal of Multidisciplinary and current Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Nnabugwu, J. O, Onwuka, L. N. & Ugwude, D. I.. (2020, May), "Availiability And Utilization Of Instructional Materials In The Implementation Of Early Childhood Literacy Curriculum In Public Schools In Orumba South", Journal of early childhood and primary education (JECAPE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 38-48 |
| 4 | Udeagbala, I. R., Onwukwa, L. N. & Ugwude, D. I.. (2020, July), "Role Of Instructional Materials In Improving Pupils With Dyslexia In Primary Schools In Ekwusigho LGA Of Anambra State", Journal of early childhood and primary education (JECAPE), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 5 | Obidike, N.D & Onwuka, L. N.. (2019, February), "Primary Education Basic Preparation For Effective Adult Life In Dunukofia LGA Of Anambra State", Easy and reseaches in education, arts and social sciences, pp 254-259 |
| 6 | onwuka, L.N & Ejichukwu, C. I.. (2017, ), "Impact Of Motivation On The Academic Performance Of Primary School Pupils In Awka South Local Government Area Of Anambra State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 8) |
| 7 | Onwuka, L. N. & Obidike, N.D. (2017, ), "Information And Communication Technology (ICT) In Early Childhood And Primary Education", Journal of Research and practice in early childhood education, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 187-200 |
| 8 | Onwuka, L. N. & Obidike, N.D. (2017, ), "Reggio Emilla Approach: The Implication To Early Childhood Education Teacher", Journal of Research and practice in early childhood education, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 177-188 |
| 9 | onwuka, L.N. & Okika, C. L. (2017, April), "Childhood Education: The Foundation For Good Career Choice And Societal Transformation", Journal of early childhood and primary education (JECAPE), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 10 | Onwuka, Lilian N., Obidike, N. D. & Okpala O. P. (2016, May), "Interventions, Teachers Use For Pupils With Learning Difficulties In Public Primary Schools In Awka-South LGA Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 60-64 |
| 11 | Obidike, N. D. Onwuka, Lilian N., Enemuo, J. O.. (2016, September), "The Influence Of Academic Motivation Of Teachers And Non-teaching Mothers On Academic Achievement Of Senior Primary School Pupils In Anambra State", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 73-79 |
| 12 | Onwuka, L, N., Obaji, T.U., Onwuka, C.. (2016, ), "Mothers Involvement In Pupils Homework Completion In Schools, In Awka South LGA.", Journal of Research and practice in early childhood education, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 248-260 |
| 13 | Onwuka, L. N. (2015, ), "Early Childhood And Primary Education: Heuristic Foundation For Leadership Training", Journal of theoretical and empirical studies in education, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 65-74 |
| 14 | Okoli, C.I, Onwuka, L. N. & Okolocha. (2015, ), "Administrator's Assessment Of Private Involvement In ICT Funding For Business Education Programme In Public Universities Of Southern Nigeria", unizik orient journal of education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 86-93 |
| 15 | Onwuka, L. N. & Anyikwa, N. (2014, ), "The Intervention Strategies For Early Childhood Violence", Journal of OMEP, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 112-120 |
| 16 | Onwuka, L, N. & Obiozor, W.E. (2014, July), "Teacher Perception Of Teaching Traffic Education To Primary School Pupils In Anambra State", unizik orient journal of education, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 18-27 |
| 17 | Onwuka Lilian N, Obidike N. D. (2013, April), "Hindrances Of Educating Young Children With Special Needs: Implication For Early Childhood Education", Research Journal in Organizational Psychology and Educational Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 285-289 |
| 18 | Obidike N. D, Onwuka Lilian N. (2013, July), "Enhancing The Implementation Of Universal Basic Education In Nigeria", Research Journal in Organizational Psychology and Educational Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 185-190 |
| 19 | Onwuka Lilian N. (2013, August), "Factors Enhancing Special Education: Implication On Child Development", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 786-792 |
| 20 | Onwuka, L. N. & Anyikwa, N. (2013, ), "Right Attitude Towards Waste Management And Environment Sustainability: Primary School Education As A Possible Panacea", unizik orient journal of education, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 158-190 |
| 21 | Onwuka, L. N. & Obidike, N.D. (2012, ), "Human Resources Development And Early Childhood Education", International journal of Educational Research and development (IJERD), pp 77-84 |
| 22 | Obidike, N.D & Onwuka, L.N.. (2012, ), "Enhancing The Literacy Skill Instructional Competence Of Kindergarten Teachers In Nigeria", International journal of Educational Research and development (IJERD), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 257-262 |
| 23 | Onwuka, L. N. (2012, ), "Counselling Services In Anambra Primary Schools At Risk Curriculum Transformation In Nigeria Primary School. Implication For Childhood Development.", International Journal of Behavioural Sciences (IJBS), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 134-145 |
| 24 | Anyikwa, N. & Onwuka, L. N.. (2012, ), "Challenges Of Implementing 9-years Basic Curriculum Transformation In Nigeria Primary School. Implication For Childhood Development", international journal of Educational Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 120-127 |
| 25 | Anyikwa, N. & Onwuka, L. N.. (2012, ), "Challenges Of Effective Counselling Services In Primary Schools In Anambra State: The Way Forward .", International Journal of Behavioural Sciences (IJBS), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 38-45 |
| 26 | Onwuka, L. N & Okoli, C. I.. (2012, ), "Classroom Violence At Early Childhood: Implication For Child Development", Journal of childhood and primary education, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 146-157 |
| 27 | Onwuka, L.N. & Anyikwa, N.. (2012, ), "The Role Of Counsellors In Primary Schools", Journal of counselling and communication, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 84-94 |
| 28 | Onwuka, L. N. (2012, ), "Teachers Motivation In Pre-primary & Primary Education. A Case In Point", A journal of the nigeria council of educational Psychologist, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 10-15 |
| 29 | Onwuka Lilian N. (2012, February), "Perception Of Counselor Competencies In Effective Educational Guidance: Implication For Early Childhood Education", Journal of African Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 115-122 |
| 30 | Onwuka Lilian N, Obidike N. D. (2012, May), "Special Education And Child Development Issues, Problems And Prospects In Anambra State", Journal of Education Science and Public Policy in Africa., Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 121-129 |
| 31 | Onwuka, L. N & Adirika, B.N.. (2011, ), "Importance And Effects Of Gender On Early Childhood Schools Among Rural Women: Implication For Counselling", Review of behavioural Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 47-54 |
| 32 | Onwuka, L. N. (2011, ), "Teacher Education And Teacher Quality: The Impact On Early Childhood Education", Review of behavioural Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 92-102 |
| 33 | Enemuo, J. O., & Onwuka, Lilian N.. (2011, April), "Appraisal Of The Need For Human Capital Development For Standards-based Curriculum In Primary Schools", African Higher Education Review, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 111-127 |
| 34 | Onwuka, L. N. (2010, ), "Teacher Preparation And Entrepreneurship Education Implication For Early Childhood Education.", unizik orient journal of education, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 125-134 |
| 35 | Onwuka, L. N. & Obidike, N.D. (2010, ), "Gender Issue And Teacher Preparation: Implication For Early Childhood Education.", Institute of Education Journal of Nigeria, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 101-109 |
| 36 | Onwuka, L. N. (2010, ), "Counselling Against Child Abuse And Neglect. Implication For Child Development", Journal of counselling and communication, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 127-134 |
| 37 | Onwuka, L. N & Enemuo, J.O. (2010, ), "Access And Quality Of The Primary Education In Awka-south Local Government Area Of Anambra State", Journal of childhood and primary education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 102-112 |
| 38 | Obidike, N.D., Onwuka, L.N. & Anyikwa, N.E. (2010, ), "Educational Technologies Available And Challenges In Their Optimal Utilization And In Promoting Children's Literacy Instruction", Journal of Adult Education studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 86-99 |
| 39 | Onwuka, L. N,. (2009, ), "Counselling For Human Development", Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), pp 117-120 |
| 40 | Onwuka, L. N. (2009, ), "A Critique On Assessment And Examination Issues: Implication For Early Childhood Education.", Review of behavioural Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 287-295 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nweke, W. C., Afolabi, C. Y. & Onwuka, Lilian N. (2016, March), "Comparative Analysis Of The Codes Of Ethics In Education In Nigeria And Georgia 2016 Conference Proceedings Of The Hawaii International Conference On Education", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Parenting Styles And Academic Achievement Of Primary School Pupils In Mathematics In Awka South Local Government Education Authority" (September, 2018 to April, 2021). Completed Masters project by Nnani, Philipa S. (2016676002F) |
| 2 | "Teacher's Perception Of Socio-emotional Competence Among Primary School Pupils: The Role Of Early Childhood Education" (September, 2015 to September, 2018). Completed Masters project by Ezeagu, Augustina Amara (2015676009P) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Multi-Disciplinary Journal Of Social Sciences, Humanities And Education, 10(8)" (February, 2017) |
| 2 | Editor, "UNIZIK Orient JOURNAL Of Education Vol.7 No. 1" (September, 2013) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Educational Foundation (Pol. Sci)" (May, 2014 to December, 2014). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "NCE Examinations" (May, 2021). Ongoing External Exam |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Faculty Of Education International Conference", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 5th June, 2018 to 5th June, 2018; Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "Faculty Of Education International Conference", (University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 4th June, 2017 to 7th June, 2017; Nsukka |
| 3 | "International Conference Of The Early Childhood Educators Of Nigeria", (early childhood educators of Nigeria), 15th August, 2016 to 19th August, 2016; Asaba |
| 4 | "OMEP Conference", (OMEP), 15th March, 2013 to 18th March, 2013; Awka, Anambra State |
| 5 | "Faculty Of Education International Conference", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 1st August, 2012 to 4th August, 2012; Awka, Anambra State |
| 6 | "International Conference Of Faculty Of Education", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University,), 23rd May, 2012 to 28th May, 2012; Awka |
| 7 | "Association Of Child Development And Communication Disorder Nigeria", (ACOCDN), 21st May, 2012 to 25th May, 2012; Port harcourt |
| 8 | "Counselling Association Of Nigeria", (CASSON), 30th November, 2011 to 30th November, 2011; Anambra |
| 9 | "Early Childhood A Tool For Gender And Sustainable Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th September, 2011 to 7th September, 2011; Awka, Anambra State |
| 10 | "Gender Issue And Teacher Preparation: Implication For Early Childhood Education.", (Institute of education annual national conference), 26th April, 2010 to 29th April, 2010; Nsukka |