Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu

Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu is a READER in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

As an Educational Psychologist, I have research interest in optimizing the learning potentials of children with disabilities and those from underprivileged backgrounds. Currently, I work to ensure that they are productively engaged and included in regular classes. My research has focused on challenges students with special educational needs (SENs) and students from underprivileged environments face in school, factors impacting on teachers’ willingness to include SENs in regular classes; and intervention programmes to advance inclusive education in developing nations. I recognize that student development is a product of the interaction of both distal and proximal factors. Its explanation demands comprehensive theoretical explanation in which such variables are infused to show the pathways of student development. This has prompted me to anchor my research on bio-ecological theories. I have published more than 50 articles and book chapters, and have had the privilege to work as a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of the Free State, where I was involved in conducting a research aimed at creating an environment that accommodates diversity in higher education within the South African context. I have also served as a member, Advisory Board for the Transformation Strategy Group of Universities South Africa on the national study titled ‘Reshaping Universities to Create A Student-Centred Higher Education System in South Africa’. I also participated as an active member of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University team for the Tuning Africa II Project (January-October, 2017) - Course Design for Outcomes Based Learning in Higher Education, Tuning Online Course (3 ECTS Credits) - The Africa-EU Partnership.

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Address:	Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:	FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department/Sub-Unit:	EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

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Interest Areas

Educational Psychology

Academic Qualifications

	Degrees / Basic Certificates
1	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2017) December, 2012 to December, 2017 PhD Educational Psychology
2	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2012) October, 2009 to October, 2012 M.Ed Educational Psychology
3	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2007) October, 2003 to July, 2007 BA. Ed. Education/English

Relevant/Working Experience

1	Associate Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to Present
2	Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of the Free State, South Africa March, 2020 to Present
3	Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present
4	Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2016 to October, 2019
5	Lecture II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2016
6	Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2012 to October, 2013
7	Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2009 to October, 2012

Creative Output

	Books
1	Ebenebe, R. C., Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2021, July) Psychology of learning: Theories into classroom practice SCOA Heritage, Awka
2	Unachukwu, G. C., Ebenebe, R. C. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2021, January) Developmental Psychology and Education (4th ed.) Timex Printing and Publishing Nigeria, Enugu
3	Nwosu, K. C. & Onuoha, K.. (2016, January) Elements of English Grammar: Patterns in Use (for secondary schools and tertiary institutions) Eunique Press and Computers, Awka
	Book Chapters
1	Nwogbo, V. N., Nwosu, K. C., Anierobi, E. I.. (2023, August) Students in rural areas in developing nations are at risk of under-performing and dropping out of school. This worsens when it comes to science subjects such as mathematics. Sustaining their mathematics interests demands understanding the factors that impact their mathematics learning outcomes. Our study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design to examine the association between teacher effectiveness and rural students’ mathematics interests. Our sample comprised 205 randomly sampled secondary school students from six community schools in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Our findings revealed that all the components of teacher effectiveness were positively related to students’ mathematics interests. After controlling for gender, the regression analysis revealed that the dimensions of teacher effectiveness had a joint significant association with students’ mathematics interests, with the student-teacher dimension having the greatest predictive capacity on students’ mathematics interests. We concluded that affective aspects of teacher effectiveness are crucial for stimulating rural students’ interest in mathematics
2	Nwosu, K. C., Wahl, W. P.. (2021, October) Changing Landscape in Educational Practices
3	Nwosu, K. C. & Ogu, O. C.. (2020, December) Learner support services in physical education for persons living with disabilities. In O. C. Ogu (Ed). Exercise Science, Human Performance and Health Education University of Nigeria Press Ltd., Enugu, pp 137-246
4	Nwosu, K. C. & Ogu, O. C.. (2020, December) Inclusion in physical education: Changing attitude towards individuals with disabilities. In O. C. Ogu (Ed). Exercise Science, Human Performance and Health Education University of Nigeria Press Ltd., Enugu, pp 97-107
5	Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C. (2019). (2019, October) Life skills and functionality in the Nigerian school curriculum. In U. M. O. Ivowi (Ed). Educating for functionality Foremost Educational Services Ltd., Lagos, pp 147-157
6	Obiozor, W. E., Nwosu, K. C.. (2019, January) Challenges of education in Nigeria: The way forward in the 21st century
7	36. Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2018, October) Psychological Issues in Curriculum Content Delivery in Nigeria. In T. N. Kanno and U. M. Nzewi (Eds.). Issues in curriculum development and implementation in Nigeria , pp 431-440
8	Nwosu, K. C. & Unachukwu, G. C. (2017, August) Dynamism of the learning process: The views and contributions of Prof. R. C. Ebenebe. In N. P. M. Esomonu, B. N. Adirika and K. C. Nwosu (Eds.). Essays and Researches in Education, Arts and Social Sciences ICE Media, pp 11-16
9	Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2016, October) The teacher as a curriculum planner, developer and implementer: The view of educational psychologists. In U. M. O. Ivowi (Ed). Teacher education in Nigeria , pp 69-80
10	Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C. (2015).. (2015, October) Psychological determinants to access to education of children of school age. In G. C. Unachukwu (Ed.). Dynamics of access to education in Nigeria Nigerian Academy of Education, pp 44-60
11	Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2014, October) Teachers and the 21st century skills: A critical look at teacher education in Nigeria. In N. A. Nwagwu & U. M. O. Ivowi (Eds). Education in Nigeria: Development and Challenges. Foremost Educational Services Ltd., Lagos
	Journal Articles
1	Obiagbaosogu, A. E., Nwosu, K. C.. (2023, July), "Decolonization of education and African quest for sustainable development.", Pope John Paul II Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 147-167
2	Nwosu, K. C., Wahl, W. P.., Hickman, G. P., Ede, M. O., & Nwikpo, M. N.. (2023, August), "Measurement invariance and latent profile analysis of the test anxiety inventory", International Journal of Educational Methodology, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 451-461
3	Nwikpo, M. N., Nwosu, K. C., & Eluemuno, A. I.. (2023, July), "An analysis of impediments to effective compliance with COVID-19 safety measures in lecture halls in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 23-37
4	Nwosu, K. C., Wahl, WP., Okeke, N. U., Nwikpo M., N., Anierobi, E. I., Nwasor, V. C., Okwuduba, E. N., Anyanwu, A. N., Eluemuno, A.. (2023, August), "Teacher Distress Tolerance and Willingness to Teach Children with Special Needs in Nigeria: Teacher Job Satisfaction as a Mediator", Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, Vol. 24, (Issue 4), pp 1-14
5	Akuneme, C. C., Nwosu, K. C.. (2023, December), "Cyberbullying in Nigeria: A systematic research synthesis on its concepts, prevalence, outcomes, interventions", Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 92-100
6	Akuneme, C. C., Nwosu, K. C.. (2023, April), "Understanding third language learners’ communication apprehension by employing their socio-demographic profiles, academic motivation and self-efficacy as predictors", Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 173-204
7	Nwosu, K. C., Ezeugo, N. C., Mbelede, N. G.. (2023, December), "Assessing students’ mathematics interests and perceived teacher effectiveness in rural communities: Implications for rural mathematics education", Journal of Advocacy, Research and Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 121-132
8	Nwosu, K. C., Wahl, W. P., Anyanwu, A. N., Ezenwosu, N. E., & Okwuduba, E. N.. (2022, October), "Teachers’ emotional intelligence as a predictor of their attitude, concerns and sentiments about inclusive education: Teacher professional-related factors as control variables.", Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, Vol. 22, (Issue 4), pp 1-14
9	Okwuduba, E. N., Zulnaidi, H., Abd Rauf, R. A., & Nwosu, K. C. (2022, September), "Contribution of perceived faculty caring (FC) and student engagement (SE) to lifelong learning (LLL) of post-secondary remediated (PSR) science students", Helyion, Vol. 8, pp 1-11
10	Okwuduba, E. N., Zulnaidi, H., Abd Rauf, R. A., & Nwosu, K. C.. (2022, June), "Impact of perceived learning support and student engagement on remedial student science success in the university placement examination during COVID 19 pandemic.", Education Research International, pp 1-12
11	K. C. Nwosu, WP. Wahl, Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Gregory P. Hickman, Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwunmelu, Chioma Christiana Akuneme. (2022, November), "School refusal behaviours profiles among nigerian adolescents: differences in risk and protective psychosocial factors", Current Psychology, Vol. 41, (Issue 11), pp 1-15
12	Nwosu, K. C., Wahl, W. P., Offojebe, E., Okafor, A., & Okwuduba, E.. (2022, December), "Associations between students’ test preparation strategies and test anxiety: Gender, age and parents’ level of education as control variables", Education Research International, pp 1-9
13	Akuneme, C. C.; Nwosu, K. C.. (2021, September), "French and Chinese third language learners’ communication apprehension in a Nigerian university: Influence of prior knowledge and their demographic profiles", Journal of Educational and Social Research
14	Nwosu, K. C., David, E. T., & Unachukwu, G. C.. (2021, March), "Student teachers’ socio-demographic variables, Internet addiction and their loneliness in the digital age", International Journal of Education and Practice,, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 272-284
15	Nwosu, K. C., Unachukwu, G. C., & Hickman, G. P.. (2021, April), "Cooperative learning and teacher-directed learning classrooms: Places for the development of metacognitive skills for reading proficiency", Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 19-50
16	Okwuduba, E. N., Nwosu, K. C., Okigbo, E. C., Samuel, N. N., & Achugbu, C.. (2021, March), "Impact of intrapersonal and interpersonal emotional intelligence and self-directed learning on academic performance among pre-university science students", Hyelion, Vol. 7, pp 1-11
17	Nwosu, K. C. ., Wahl, W. P., Cassim, H. ., Anierobi, E. I. ., Akuneme, C. C. ., & Okwuduba, E. N.. (2021, March), "Teacher self-concept and its association with willingness to include children with special needs in regular classes: Teacher empathy as a mediator.", Journal of Educational and Social Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 47-60
18	Nwosu, K. C. ., Wahl, W. P., Okwuduba, E. N. & Ogu, C.. (2021, December), "Sources of academic stress and coping strategies of sandwich students in a Nigerian university: A quantitative study of a minority student population", Journal of Advocacy, Research and Education, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 95-107
19	Hickman, G., Nwosu, K. C., Camper, B., & Nelson, J. (2020). (2020, June), "The predictive nature of mentoring student academic progress, mentor educational background, and mentor tenure among high school dropouts who graduated from an educational management organization.", Journal of At-Risk Issues, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 15-24
20	Anierobi, E. I., Nwosu, K. C., Nwikpo, M. N., & Okeke, N. U.. (2020, August), "Prevalence and consequences of alcohol use on schooling among adolescents in gender-specific secondary schools in Onitsha education zone, Anambra State.", Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 91-108
21	Nwasor V. C., Unachukwu, G. C., & Nwosu, K. C.. (2020, December), "Demographic variables as predictors of risky sexual behaviour among university students in Southeast, Nigeria.", International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 12), pp 109-114
22	Nwosu, K. C., Wahl, Wp., Cassim, H., Okwuduba, E. N., & Nnaemeka, G. U.. (2020, December), "Teaching children with special needs in Nigerian regular classes: Impact of gender, marital status, experience, and specialty", International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, Vol. 19, (Issue 12), pp 86-105
23	Unachukwu, G. C., Anierobi, E. I., Nwosu, K. C., & Okeke, N. U.. (2020, September), "Influence of academic self-efficacy and resilience on academic achievement among secondary school students in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 116-130
24	Nwosu, K. C., Nwasor, V. C., Onyebuchi, G. C., & Nwanguma, V. C.. (2020, September), "Understanding adolescents’ moral stance on examination malpractice through the lenses of parenting styles, test anxiety, and their academic self-efficacy", Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 225-254
25	Nwosu, K. C., Ikwuka, O. I., Ugorji, M. O., Unachukwu, G. C.. (2020, September), "Does the association of social media use with problematic internet behaviours predict undergraduate students’ academic procrastination?", Canadian Journal of Learning and technology, Vol. 46, (Issue 1), pp 1-22
26	Nwosu, K. C., Unachukwu, G. C., Nwasor, V. C., & Ezennaka, A. O.. (2019, March), "Teaching children with albinism in Nigerian regular classrooms: An examination of the contextual factors", Journal of Advocacy, Research and Education, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 4-16
27	14. Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2019, October), "Considerations in inclusive education in West Africa: What challenges really exist?", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education (Special Edition), Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 34-53
28	Nwosu, K. C. & Ementa, C. N.. (2018, December), "Moving against the tide of exclusivity: Identity narrative study of a graduate with visual impairment", Bulgarian Journal of Science and Education Policy (BJSEP), Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 268-288
29	Nwosu, K. C., Okoye, C. C. & Onah, U. H.. (2018, December), "An interpretive descriptive study of factors affecting academic achievement of underachieving student teachers in Nigeria", The Journal of At-Risk Issues, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 20-29
30	Nwosu, K. C., Okwuduba, E. & Okoye, O.. (2018, June), "Coping strategies and academic engagement of part-time undergraduate student teachers in Nigeria", Social Sciences and Educational Research Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 72-94
31	Nwosu, K. C., Ementa, C. N., Ejikeme, P. E.. (2018, June), "Cyberbullying among undergraduate students in a Nigerian University: Awareness and incidence", Romanian Journal of Psychological Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 43-58
32	Moral judgments of Nigerian secondary school students on examination malpractices: The pre-during-and-post examination scenarios. (2018, April), "19. Nwosu, K. C., Nwasor, V. C. & Nezieanya, C. A.", Journal Plus Education, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 116-130
33	Nwosu, K. C., Odo, C. & Obioha, O. A.. (2017, October), "Relationship between Nigerian secondary school students’ test anxiety and their tendency to indulge in examination malpractice", Journal of Nigerian Academy of Education, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 52-62
34	Nwosu, K. C., Grosser, M. & Nwanguma, V.C.. (2017, September), "Ideals versus realities of adolescent learning in the 21st century: An examination of the role of cognitive education (coged) in preparing adolescents for 21st century challenges", Journal of the Nigerian Society of Educational Psychologists (NISEP), Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 142-151
35	Nwosu, K. C., Nwanguma, V. C. & Onyebuchi, G. C.. (2016, April), "Parenting styles, test anxiety, and self-efficacy of secondary school students in Nigeria: Lessons from Nigerian sociocultural context", Education Research Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 32 – 41
36	Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2016, October), "Crisis of student teachers’ motivation in Nigeria: Can parenting style correlate with the academic motivation of these students?", Journal of Nigerian Academy of Education, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 70-86
37	Nwosu, K.C., Achukwu, C. B., Akuezilo, J. & Uzoekwe, H. E. (2015, June), "Computer self-efficacy, computer-related technology dependence and on-line learning readiness of undergraduate students", International Journal of Higher Education Management (IJHEM), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 60-72
38	Nwosu, K.C., Ebenebe, R. C. & Unachukwu, G. C.. (2015, October), "Information processing in the two hemispheres: Lessons for classroom instructional delivery in Nigeria in the 21st century", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education,, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 144-173
39	Nwosu, K. C., Ebenebe, R. C. & Unachukwu, G. C.. (2015, September), "Mediating critical thinking skills among Nigerian students: What instructional practices and classroom learning environment can enhance these skills?", The Journal of Educational Psychologist, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 159-171
40	Unachukwu, G. O., Nwosu, K. C. & Bruno, O. (2015, March), "Extent of teachers’ use of coping skills instructions to enhance low-achieving students’ ability to manage cognitive learning tasks difficulties in secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 59-64
41	Nwachukwu, E. A. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2014, January), "Teachers’ perceived adequacy of secondary school curriculum in inculcating the culture of peace in Nigeria", The Intuition, Vol. 6, (Issue 1)
42	Nwosu, K. C. & Okoye, R. O.. (2014, March), "Students’ self-efficacy and self-rating scores as predictors of their academic achievement", Journal of Educational Research and social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 223-228
43	31. Unachukwu, G. C. & Nwosu, K. C.. (2013, September), "Home learning environment and the achievement gap in schools: Do high and low-achievers have similar home learning environment?", The Educational Psychologist, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 258-267
44	Nwosu, K. C., Nwasor, V. C. & Ndubisi, M. C.. (2013, October), "Perceived effects of corporal punishment on adolescents’ behavior", The Journal of the Nigerian Society of Educational Psychology (NISEP), Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 215-225
	Conference Papers
1	Nwosu, K. C., Unachukwu, G. C., Achukwu, C. B., & Uzoechina, G. O.. (2017, February), "Teacher education in Nigeria: A misfit in the digital age?", , pp 320-329
	Other Relevant Publications
1	Nwosu, K. C.. "CogEd in Nigeria: Present classroom scenario and the need for strong CogEd group", (Others, 2015 August)

Academic Leadership Qualities

	Supervisions
1	"Academic Motivation and Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Communication Apprehension among L3 Students In Federal Universities, Southeast, Nigeria" (2022). Completed Masters project by 2019176008PA
2	"Influence of Students’ Exposure to Online Sexual Explicit Materials on their Tendencies towards Pre-Marital Sex in Universities in Anambra State" (2023). Completed Masters project by 201800193
3	"Incidence and Coping Strategies of In-Person Bullying and Cyber-Bullying of Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Anambra State." (2023). Completed Masters project by 201802712
	Editorships
1	Editor, "SO-21-1245.R1, Causes of Undergraduate Students’ Underachievement in a GCC University (Sage Open)" (September, 2022)
2	Editor, "The Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education" (September, 2021)
	Reviewerships
1	Reviewer, "Sage Open, 2021 till data" (March, 2022)
2	Reviewer, "Frontiers in Psychology" (June, 2022)
3	Reviewer, "Journal of Cognitive Education and Psychology (JCEP) (Published by Springer), 2021 till date" (May, 2021)
4	Reviewer, "1. The Educational Psychologist (National Council of Educational Psychologists Journal)" (September, 2019)
	Contributions to the University/Society
1	Director of Education for Special Education Needs, "International Teachers Association" (December, 2022)
2	Hostel Warden, Hostel E., "Hostel Management Committee, Student Affairs, NNamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2021)
3	Postgraduate Diploma Coordinator, "Educational Foundations" (January, 2019 to March, 2020)
4	Departmental Academic Adviser (English Option), "Educational Foundations" (October, 2017)
5	Departmental Sandwich Coordinator, "Department of Educational Foundations" (October, 2017 to October, 2018)
6	Assistant Secretary (National), "Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists" (September, 2016 to September, 2021)
7	Secretary, "Faculty of Education International Conference Committee" (October, 2016 to October, 2018)
8	ICT Officer, "Department of Educational Foundations" (June, 2015 to March, 2020)
9	Departmental ICT Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2015 to January, 2020)
10	Ward Collation Officer (CO), "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (July, 2012 to July, 2012)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1	Full Member, "National Association of Special Educational Needs (NASEN)" (member since 2023), https://nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
2	Full Member, "African Forum for Research and Education in Health" (member since 2023), https://afrehealth.org/
3	Associate Member, "American Psychological Association (APA)" (member since 2013), https://www.apa.org/
4	Full Member, "International Association of Cognitive Education and Psychology (IACEP)." (member since 2013), https://www.coged.org/
5	Full Member, "the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists" (member since 2010), https://www.worldcat.org/title/educational-psychologist-a-journal-of-the-nigerian-council-of-educational-psychologists/oclc/62805056

Relevant Events Attended

	Conferences
1	"The Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists 2022 (October), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Virtual Conference)", (Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 26th October, 2022 to 27th October, 2022; Zoom
2	"The Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists Conference", (The Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 22nd September, 2021 to 24th September, 2021; Imo State University, Owerri
3	"Virtual Conference of the International Association of Cognitive Education and Psychology (IACEP)", (Feuerstein Institute, Israel), 11th July, 2021 to 13th July, 2021; Zoom
4	"The West African Education Conference", (Nigerian Academy of Education), 11th October, 2018 to 13th October, 2018; Abuja
	Workshops
1	"International Workshop on developing advance learners in the 21st century", (The Optentia Research Institute, North West University, Vanderbijelpark, South Africa), 9th March, 2016 to 9th March, 2016; The Optentia Research Institute, North West University, Vanderbijelpark
2	"Google App Supporting Programmes (GASP) Training", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria), 16th May, 2015 to 18th May, 2015; Digital Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
	Webinar
1	"Division of Student Affairs (University of the Free State) Research Colloquium", (Division of Student Affairs (University of the Free State)), 22nd September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Zoom