Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson

Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson is a SENIOR LECTURER in EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson

Staff Profile

I am Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson. A Lecturer 1 from the Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I am the ICT officer of the Department from the year 2017 till Date. I have served the Department and the Society in several ways. I have authored and co-authored several scholarly articles in both Local and International Journals. I am someone who dedicates her time and effort in self development and team-work. I am a member of professional bodies like the TRCN, NAEAP, CCEAM etc. I love being a teacher, an advocate for children and young person's rights as can be seen in some of my Local and International engagements. As a Lecturer, I dedicate my time, efforts and skills for the nurturing, growth and development of the young ones that comes my path. This is who I am and wish to continue to be even better in the course of my teaching profession and career.

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Educational Management And Policy, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department/Sub-Unit:
EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022)
July, 2017 to February, 2022
Ph.D Educational Management
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2017)
October, 2013 to December, 2016
Higher Degree Examination Educational Management
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010)
October, 2006 to July, 2010
Bachelor Of Science(Ed.)
4Girls' Secondary School, Awka.. (SSCE, June, 2006)
September, 2001 to June, 2006
Senior School Certificate Examination
5St. Paul's Primary School, Awka.. (FSLC, July, 2001)
September, 1995 to July, 2000
Primary School Leaving Certificate

Relevant/Working Experience

1Editor, International Journal of Educational Research and Scientific Development
May, 2023 to Present
2Editor, Global Research for New World Order
May, 2023 to Present
3Associate Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2022 to Present
4Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to Present
52. Managing Editor – National Journal of Educational Leadership (NJOEL) 2020, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2019 to December, 2019
6ICT OFFICER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
July, 2018 to Present
73. Secretary plenary group A during the Faculty of Education International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2018 to June, 2018
8Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
December, 2017 to Present
9Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
December, 2016 to Present
10Graduate assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
December, 2012 to December, 2016
11Teacher, National Youth Service Corps
March, 2011 to March, 2012
12Teacher, Girl's Secondary School, Awka.
May, 2009 to September, 2009

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Amaonye, C.B, Anyaeji, A.V, Thompson, C.C, Babalola, J.B.. (2022, July) Techno-education and Its Relevance in Enhancing Access to Higher Education in the Post Covid 19 Era in Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 26-42
2Umeozor, U.J, Thompson, C.C. & Ifesiokwu, C. (2021, July) Promoting equity and quality in the management of teacher education institutions in Nigeria. Equity and quality in Nigerian Education, A book of readings in Honour of Professor C.N Musa. A publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria., pp 349-371
Journal Articles
1Dr. Ngozi Florence Iwuno, Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson, Dr. Ngozi Anthonia A. (2023, August), "APPRAISAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE WORKS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 217-226
2Ngozi Florence Iwuno, Chidinma Chinenye Thompson, Ngozi Anthonia Agu. (2023, August), "SELF DISCIPLINE AND SELF CONTROL: THE HEAD WAY TO SUCCESS", UNIJERPS, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 74-82
3Obiekwe, K.K, Thompson, C.C & Ogbo, R.N. (2023, April), "Principals’ Staff Mentorship and Networking Practices for Enhancing Effective Teaching in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 38-46
4Innocent C. Igbokwe, Patience N. Egboka, Chidinma C. Thompson, Anulika V. Etele, Adeline N. Anyanwu, Ndidiamaka J. Okeke-James, Helen E. Uzoekwe. (2023, July), "Emotional Intelligence: Practices to Manage and Develop It", European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 43-47
5Amaonye, Chinenye; Anyaeji, Adaorah; Ezeonwumelu,Victor; Thompson, Chidinma; Onwuegbuchunam, Marcellus. (2023, July), "ADVOCACY FOR ONLINE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TOWARDS ENHANCING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-16
6Onuh, U.B, Umeozor, U.J, Thompson, C.C.. (2022, May), "Factors inhibiting mobilization of multi-media projectors in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Nnewi Education Zone.", Global Journal of Academic Research Forum 2022 special edition, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 160-185
7Thompson, Chidinma Chinenye and Prof. Glad O. Unachukwu. (2022, February), "ORGANIZATIONAL CYNICISM AS A CORRELATEOF TEACHERS’ ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 403-415
8Thompson, C.C & Unachukwu, G.O.. (2022, February), "Organizational Justice as a Correlate of Teachers’ Engagement in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State.", Gph-International Journal of Educational Research,, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 22-33
9Amaonye, C.B., Anyaeji, A., Thompson, C.C & Babalola, J.B.. (2022, May), "Techno-education and its relevance in enhancing access to higher education in the post- covid 19 era in Nigeria.", Journal of Education and Practice,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 19-34
10Thompson, C.C, Unachukwu, G.O, Obiekwe, K.K & Amaonye, C.B.. (2022, August), "Relationship between school organizational culture and teachers’ task performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State.", Gph-International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 1-9
11Thompson, Chidinma Chinenye & Prof Glad. O. Unachukwu. (2021, June), "Gender differences on the relationship between School organizational culture and teachers’ task performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1)
12Obiekwe, K.K., Thompson, C.C. & Ikedinma, I.F.. (2021, May), "Principals’ managerial strategies and teachers’ use of innovative instructional strategies in secondary schools in Anambra state.", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation., Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 247-251.
13Thompson, C.C , Ofojebe, W.N.. (2020, June), "Principals’ Application Of Managerial Skills As A Correlate Of Teachers’ Job Performance In Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria.", https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/2835, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 273-284
14Obiekwe, K.K, Ikedinma, I.F, Thompson, C.C & Ogbo, R.N. (2020, May), "Assessment of principals’ involvement of stakeholders in school improvement planning in public secondary schools in Anambra State.", Epra International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD)., Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 366-372, www.eprajournals.com
15Thompson, C.C & Akudo, F.U. (2020, February), "Extent of principals’ application of transformational leadership practices for effective administration of public secondary schools in Anambra State.", International journal of applied research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 29-34
16Thompson, C.C , Nweke, J , Obiekwe, K. (2020, July), "Occupational Stress And The Management Strategies Adopted By Secondary School Principals In Anambra State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 55-63
17Chukwuemeka-Nworu I.J , Thompson, C.C. (2020, June), "Repositioning Entrepreneurship Education For Youth Empowerment And Sustainable National Development", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 261-266
18Nwaozor, H.O , Thompson, C.C. (2019, July), "Influence Of Principals’ Reward Management Strategies On Teachers’ Job Performance In Secondary Schools In Delta State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 88-99.
19Thompson, C.C . Anachuna, O.N. (2019, August), "School Administrators’ Utilization Of Management Information System For Administrative Effectiveness In Secondary Schools In Enugu Education Zone.", International journal of research – Granthaalayah, Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 102-109
20Ezeugbor, C.O , Thompson, C.C. (2018, July), "Analysis Of Principals’ Leadership Roles For Secondary Schools Improvement In Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy., Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 15-24
21Thompson, C.C , Akinfolarin, A.V. (2018, August), "Improving Secondary Education In Ondo State: An Assessment Of The Contributions Of School Based Management Committees (SBMCs).", Journal for studies in management and planning., Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 32-43
22Nwune, E.N & Nwogbo, V.N & Okonkwo, C.C. (2016, February), "Competency Improvement Needs Of Head Teachers Of Primary Schools In Supervision Of Instruction In Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 59-66
Conference Papers
1Umeozor, U.J., Thompson, C.C & Adesina, O.A.. (2021, October), "Mobilization and Utilization of Emerging Technologies for Achievement of University Educational Objectives During Covid-19 Pandemic in Anambra State",
2Thompson, C.C, Umeozor, U.J., & Odoh, J.N.. (2020, October), "Teacher Educational Leadership Practices Impacting on Effective Classroom Management for Students’ Academic Goal Achievement in Secondary Schools in Anambra State.", National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners (NAEAP), Being a paper presented at the 39th Annual Conference of the National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners (NAEAP)
3Thompson, C.C, Nnorom, S.U & Igwe J.A. (2019, October), "Strategies for Involving Community in the Funding of Secondary Education in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State", NAEAP, Being a paper presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners (NAEAP) held on the 7th – 11th of October, 2019 at J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria.
4Thompson, C.C & Chukwuemeka-Nworu I.J.. (2018, June), "Inclusive Education in Nigerian Schools: Theoretical Perspectives, Challenges and Strategies for Improved Sustainability.", Unpublished Paper, Being a paper presented at the 2018 International Conference organized by the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. 11th -14th June, 2018. Unpublished.

Academic Leadership Qualities

Editorships
1Editor, "Unizik Journal of Educational of Educational Management and Policy" (May, 2023)
2Editor, "Global Research for New World Order" (April, 2023)
3Editor, "Journal Article" (April, 2023)
4Editor, "Journal Article" (May, 2023)
5Editor, "Managing Editor National Journal of Educational Leadership" (July, 2020)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2023 to February, 2023)
2Adjudicator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2021 to August, 2021)
3Collation officer, "10. Collation officer for the State House of Assembly and Presidential election polls during the general elections held in Nigeria" (February, 2019 to February, 2019)
4Nigerian Representative, "Nigerian youths at the World Conference on Youths also held in Colombo, Sri Lanka," (May, 2014 to May, 2014)
5Nigerian Representative, "Nigerian youths at the Commonwealth Youth Forum and Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Hambantota and Colomb, Sri Lanka respectively," (May, 2013 to May, 2013)
6Nigerian Nominee, "United Nations International Conference on youth population and development" (August, 2012 to August, 2012)
7Nigerian Nominee, "Nigerian Youths to the United Nations International Conference on youth population and development, New-York. United States of America in collaboration with UNFPA." (August, 2012 to August, 2012)
8Youth member, "presidential committee on advocacy for the deregulation of the downstream sector of the petroleum industry, Abuja" (September, 2012 to September, 2012)
9Nigerian Representative, "Nigerian youths in the conference organized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation tagged “Emerging leaders youth Summit in Oslo, Norway," (July, 2012 to July, 2012)
10National deputy speaker, "Nigerian Youth Parliament, Abuja" (July, 2011 to November, 2015)
11National Vice President, "Children and Young Persons Development Center" (July, 2008 to July, 2009)
123. National Vice President, "Great Minds Youth Foundation" (July, 2008 to August, 2010)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)." (member since 2019), https://trcn.gov.ng/
2Full Member, "National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners" (member since 2019), https://naeap.org.ng/
3Full Member, "Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM)." (member since 2019), https://cceam.net/
4Full Member, "Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)." (member since 2019), https://trcn.gov.ng/
5Full Member, "National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners" (member since 2019), https://naeap.org.ng/
6Full Member, "Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM)." (member since 2019), https://cceam.net/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Funding Architecture for Nigerian Educational System", (Educational Management & Policy Publishing in collaboration with Educational Managers and Policy Researchers), 1st August, 2023 to 4th August, 2023; University of Calabar International Conference Centre, Calabar.
2"The 40th Annual Conference of the National Association for Educational Administrators and Planners at Calabar", (National Association for Educational Administration and Planning), 11th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; Calabar
3"40th Annual Conference of the National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners (NAEAP)", (National Association for Educational Administration and Planning), International Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Other Events
1"Educational Leadership For Institutional Best Practices And Goal Achievement", (National Association for Educational Administration and Planning), 9th June, 2020 to 9th July, 2020; Annual Conference Webinar
2"Quality Assurance In The Management Of Education Prospects And Challenges", (National Association for Educational Administration and Planning), 7th September, 2019 to 11th September, 2019; Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, University of Lagos
3"The International Conference On Inclusive Education", (Faculty of Education), 14th June, 2018 to 14th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka