Dr. Ifeoma, Ursula Oparaugo
Dr. Ifeoma, Ursula Oparaugo is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Oparaugo Ursula Ifeoma is a lecturer in the department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, a PhD Holder in Educational psychology in the above department.
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Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) September, 2018 to November, 2023 PhD Educational Psychology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2018) March, 2014 to March, 2018 Educational Psychology |
| 3 | The Lods Foundation Pilgrims Academy, Okigwe. (SSCE, June, 2013) September, 2007 to June, 2013 SSCE SSCE |
| 4 | University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). (Bachelor Degree, June, 2010) June, 2007 to December, 2009 BEd Bsc.Ed In Biology Education |
| 5 | Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri. (NCE, November, 2001) June, 1997 to December, 2000 NCE Biology/Health Education |
| 6 | Community Primary School Ngugo. (FSLC, July, 1990) September, 1984 to July, 1990 FSLC First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, educational Foundations, Sandwich Program July, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | lecturer, Mater Dei Polytechnic, Ugwuoba February, 2018 to August, 2019 |
| 3 | Principal, Holy Rosary Secondary School, Uke January, 2012 to December, 2016 |
| 4 | Teacher, Sacred Heart Nursery/primary/ Secondary School, Enyiogugu Mbaise May, 2001 to September, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Balami Daneil Ibrahim and Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo. (2023, May) Curriculum adaptation for children with learning disabilities in an inclusive settings " Special needs education from the lens of interdisciplinary dialogue" A festschrift in honour of Prof. Emeka.D.Ozoji). Owerri: CitHall International, Vol. 1, pp 262-271 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi, Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Amuche Uju Ezinwa and Nkiruka Nwankwo. (2026, January), "Does inclusive education actually matter in fostering sustainability and building capacity among diverse learners?", International journal of human research and social science studies, Vol. -3, (Issue -1) |
| 2 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Rejoice Kaodichukwumma Ikenwa, Victor Chidi Nwanguma, Nwaru Patricia Ego and Eucharia Chinwe Oshia. (2026, June), "PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT AS CORRELATE OF INTERNET FRAUD AND DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. -13, (Issue -7), pp 370-385 |
| 3 | Gayathris, Vindya, George, Ursula etal. (2026, May), "Reframing menstrual health in higher Education: a multi-country analysis of symposium burden, inequity and unmet need: Findings from PLATO (WP2a-2)", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 4 | Francis Elochukwu Ike, Patricial Ifeyinwa Adinna, Raphel Azubike Onyekwelu, Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Victour Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu, Azukaego Ifeoma Eluemulo, Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Ijeoma Awa Kalu, Choice Chimaa Okaforcha, Mary Chidiebele N. Onyeagba, Adline Nne Anyanwu and Sunday Emmanuel Odo. (2025, August), "Structural modelling 7of the influence of teachers’ self-regulation, emotional management, motivational skills and job satisfaction on teaching effectiveness in senior secondary schools", Well Testing Journal, Vol. -34 |
| 5 | 2. Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Georgina Chinelo Uzolife, Nnameka Gloria Uzochukwu and Victor Chidi Nwanguma. (2025, September), "The role of inclusive education on career development and employability skill among special need students in Anambra State.", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, pp 175-191 |
| 6 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Victor Chidi Nwanguma, Ukamaka Martha Okonkwo, Favour Chimezirim Njoku and Ifeanyi Oliver Muoneke. (2025, February), "Influence of Asuu Strike on self-efficacy of undergraduate students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 316-328 |
| 7 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo,Victor Chidi Nwanguma,Geogina Chinelo Uzokife, Florence Ngozi Ufearo and Blessing C. Chikwe. (2025, May), "Perceived Effectiveness of Online Learning on Self-efficacy and Academic Satisfaction of Undergraduate Students in Anambra State", Unizik journal of educational research and policy studies, Vol. -19, (Issue -3), pp 199-222 |
| 8 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Victor Chidi Nwanguma, Ifeanyi Emeka David and Greg Ekeh. (2025, January), "The role of insecurity on academic satisfaction and psychological well-being of undergraduate students in tertiary institutions in Anambra state", Journal of theoretical and empirical studies in education, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 324-341 |
| 9 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi and Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu. (2024, June), "Psycho-sociocultural determinants of code switching among Igbo-speaking English language undergraduates in Southeastern Region, Nigeria", Asian journal of education and social studies, Vol. 50, (Issue 6), pp 534-547 |
| 10 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Victor Chidi Nwanguma, Florence Ngozi Ufearo, Onwura Chrysantus Chinyere, Ukamaka Martha Okonkwo, Chinyere Onwukwe and Ude Anthony Chijioke. (2024, June), "Self-esteem as a predictor of psychosocial adjustment among In-school adolescents in Anambra state", International journal of Novel research in education and learning, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 82-89 |
| 11 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Onwurah Chrysantus Chinyere, Use Anthony Chijioke, Onyebuchi Albert Chukwuma, Victor Chidi Nwanguma and Lilian Nkiruka Ali. (2024, June), "Classroom management as correlate of students behavioural outcome in junior secondary Schools in Ishielu local government area, Ebonyi state", Europian institute of knowledge and innovative journal of effective teaching methods, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 100-107 |
| 12 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Greg Ekeh, Christopher Obinna Alaribe and Victor Chidi Nwanguma. (2024, May), "Mediating role of parent-child relationship on psychosocial adjustment among in-school adolescents in Anambra state", Social science and humanities journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 3647-3658 |
| 13 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Greg Ekeh and Anthony O. Ezennaka. (2024, December), "Impact of E-learning and modern learning environment on psychological well-being and academic learning among tertiary institution students in Anambra state", International journal of scientific research and modern technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 89-93 |
| 14 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Georgina Chinelo Uzokife, Anthony Obinna Ezennaka and Victor Chidi Nwanguma. (2024, December), "Effectiveness of social media usage on social skills and self- awareness of undergraduate students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", International journal of creative research thoughts, Vol. 12, (Issue 12), pp 312-322 |
| 15 | M.N. Obi, C.V Eznwegbu, C.C. Ufondu and U.I. Oparaugo. (2024, August), "Mediating role of academic satisfaction on vocational education and career certainty", Journal of philosophical and theological studies (Agora Journal), Vol. 14, pp 177-205 |
| 16 | Nwankwo C.A and Ursula.I. O. (2023, April), "Parent-child relationship and emotional intelligence as predictors of in-school adolescents psychosocial adjustment in Anambra State", African journal of educational management, teaching and entrepreneurship studies, Vol. 8, pp 169-177 |
| 17 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Maria Kosisochukwu, Chukwuemeka, Florence Ngozi Ufearu and Ngozi Ogechi Ezechinyerem. (2023, July), "Influence of parent-child relationship on Creativity and Psychological adjustment of Secondary School students in Anambra State", International Journal of Innovative Educational Research, Vol. 11, pp 1-9 |
| 18 | Nwankwo C.A and Ursula.I. O. (2023, April), "Parent-child relationship and self-esteem as predictors of in-school adolescents psychosocial adjustment", Unizik journal of educational research and policy studies, Vol. 15, pp 170-179 |
| 19 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Shalom Chinecherem Austin and Josephine Chiamaka Ezigbo. (2023, July), "Unemployment and insecurity as correlate of maladjusted behaviour among youths in Idemili North, Anambra State", Unizik journal of educational research and policy studies, Vol. 16, pp 56-69 |
| 20 | Ezeonwumere Victor ugochukwu A, Okenwa-Fadele.I., Nwikpo M.N., Oparaugo. U.I. and Okoro, C.C. (2022, December), "Students and teachers perception of cyberbullying and it's influence on the academic grit on the of senior secondary School students in onitsha south Anambra State", Asian journal of education and social studies, Vol. 37, (Issue 3), pp 28-38 |
| 21 | Oparaugo, Ursula Ifeoma; Uzokife, Georgina Chinelo; ufearo, Florence Ngozi. (2022, July), "Security and creativity as predictors of psychosocial adjustment among secondary school adolescents in onitsha education zone, Anambra state", International jurnal of creative research thoughts (Ijcrt)), Vol. 10, (Issue 2022), pp Pp482-488 |
| 22 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Florence Ngozi Ufeariand Ukamaka Martha Okonkwo. (2022, June), "Community violence and aggression as predictors of psychosocial adjustment among secondary School adolescents in Anambra state", Gph international jurnal of educational research, Vol. 05, (Issue 2022) |
| 23 | Florence Ngozi Ufearo, Ebenebe, R.C, Lydia ijeoma Eleje, Chukwuma,E.O, Onukafor, U.M.P and Oparaugo Ursula Ifeoma. (2022, February), "The relationship between parental availability and aggression in the 21st century; studies among adolescents in Nnewi North Local Government Area, Anambra state, Nigeria", Integrity journal of education and training, Vol. 6, pp 12-18 |
| 24 | Okonkwo, Ukamaka Martha, Oparaugo, Ursula Ifeoma, uzokife, Georgina Chinelo and Ufearo, Florence Ngozi. (2022, October), "Influence of Facebook addition on aggression among adolescent students in Nwafor Orizu college of education, Nsugbe, Anambra state", Gph international journal of educational research, Vol. 05, pp Pp 30-41 |
| 25 | Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, W.P Wahi, Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo etal. (2021, December), "Teacher's sociodemographic characteristics, psychological distress, job satisfaction and their willingness to include children with special needs in regular classes.", Educational research international, Vol. 2021, (Issue 2021) |
| 26 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Rose C. Ebenebe Prof.,. (2021, June), "Oparaugo, Ursula Ifeoma, Rose C. Ebenebe EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF EFFICACY AS PREDICTORS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN AWKA EDUCATION ZONE, NIGERI", European Journal of Education Studies |
| 27 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Rose C. Ebenebe Prof.,. (2021, July), "Emotional Intelligence As Correlate Of Psychological Adjustment Among Secondary School, Adolescent In Awkat", International journal of research, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 43-52 |
| 28 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Rose C. Ebenebe Prof.,. (2021, June), "Self Efficacy, As A Correlates Of Psychological Adjustment Among Secondary School Adolescents In Awka Education Zone", SEAHI PUBLICATION |
| 29 | Okeke Nkechi Uzochukwu , Anierobi Elizabeth, Ifeoma Oparaugo Ursula Ifeoma. (2021, July), "Risky sexual and health behaviours and impact of psyco-social development of adolescents in tertiary institutions in Enugu State, 132 D", European journal of Education studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 132-144 |
| 30 | Oparaugo, U.I., Okonkwo, U. M.. (2020, September), "Digital Technology Engagement as correlate of academic achievement among adolescents students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State , Nigeria", The Educational Psychologist, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 280-291 |
| 31 | Okonkwo, U. M., Oparaugo, U. I.. (2020, September), "Influence of Parent-Child relationship on internet addiction among students in Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe", The Educational Psychologist, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 121-132 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Parental Involvement and Self- Motivation as Predictors of Academic Engagement among Pre-Service Teachers in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by 2024176002FN |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Period poverty and heALth ouTcomes explOration (Plato project)" (December, 2024 to April, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Weight Healthcare, NHS Foundation Trust |
| 2 | Awardee: "LECTURERS ATTITUDE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, INTERNET USE AND ATTITUDE CHANGE IN EDUCTION AMONG PRE-SERVICE BIOLOGY TEACHERS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH-EAST,, NIGERIAAMONG" (May, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| 3 | Collaborator: "The Period Poverty and Health Outcomes Exploration (PLATO) Project" (December, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Weight Healthcare, NHS Foundation Trust |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education" (April, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Leveraging on the impact of age and level of education on effective use of modern contraceptives among young mothers in Anambra, state" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Impact of social media use on academic engagement and performance of undergraduate students of education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (September, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Relevance of Maternal Mortality among Mothers of Child Bearing Age in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Awka." (March, 2025 to December, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Internship, Career Mentorship and Extracurricular Activities as Predictors of Employability Skills among Business Education Students in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State." (December, 2024 to February, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Department of Educational foundations, faculty of education,, Committee on Safety of Learning Materials" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of education dress code committee" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Accreditation committee department of Educational foundations" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of education examination misconduct committee" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Faculty of education committee on teaching, examination monitoring and conference marking" (February, 2025) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Dress code committee Department of Educational Foundations" (November, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, "International hybrid conference committee, department of Educational foundations" (November, 2024) |
| 8 | Chairman, "Undergraduate academic advising and result computation (Igbo/ fine art)" (November, 2024) |
| 9 | Assistant coordinator, "Committee undergraduate projects, department of Educational foundations" (November, 2024) |
| 10 | Member, "Faculty of education dress code committee" (February, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Asuu Electoral Committee" (May, 2023 to July, 2023) |
| 12 | Secretary, "Department of educational foundations dress code committee" (June, 2023) |
| 13 | Secretary, "Department of educational foundations welfare committee" (June, 2023) |
| 14 | Member, "Department of educational foundations misconduct committee" (June, 2023) |
| 15 | Member, "Committee of dress code Faculty of Education 2022-date" (November, 2022) |
| 16 | Secretary, "Welfare committee, department of Educational Foundations" (February, 2022 to September, 2024) |
| 17 | Member, "Faculty of education committee on environment and utilitiy" (September, 2021 to February, 2023) |
| 18 | Member, "Welfare committee, department of Educational Foundations" (June, 2020 to August, 2022) |
| 19 | Member, "Department of educational foundations, welfare committee" (April, 2019) |
| 20 | Member, "Department of educational foundations, conference committee" (April, 2019) |
| 21 | Member, "Department of educational foundations, undergraduate academic advising and results computation" (April, 2019) |
| 22 | Member, "Academic staff union of universities (ASUU)" (May, 2019) |
| 23 | Member, "Department of educational foundations, welfare committee committee" (April, 2019) |
| 24 | Member, "Nigerian council of Educational psychologists" (May, 2018) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "1. Transforming Education, Redesigning Teacher Eduction for Skill Alignment and Employability, through Community-Driven Strategies", (1. International Hybrid Conference Organized by the Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 5th July, 2025 to 5th September, 2025; Physical Attendance |
| 2 | "International Hybrid Conference", (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th May, 2025 to 7th May, 2025; Physical Attendance |
| 3 | "Improving Educational Opportunities for Out-of-School Children in Nigeria", (11. Neo Cycle Educational Psychologists Association 2024 Annual International Conference.), 7th September, 2024 to 7th September, 2024; Physical Attendance |
| 4 | "Use of Emerging Technologies in African Education and Development", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 5th January, 2024 to 5th April, 2024; Physical Attendance |
| 5 | "E-Learning for Sustainable Education in Contemporary Nigeria", (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 22nd September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Physical Attendance |
| 6 | "Education for employability and global competitiveness in the new normal", (Faculty of Education), 10th May, 2022 to 12th May, 2022; The 4th international conference at Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus |
| 7 | "Increasing aggression and violence on the Nigerian child: implications for diversity, integration and national development", (Nigeria council of Educational psychologist), 23rd September, 2021 to 23rd September, 2021; Imo State University owerri |
| 8 | "Re-engineering education for good governance, security, creativity and environmental protection for national development in covid-19 pandemic era", (Faculty of Education), 16th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 9 | "Digital technologies and child development", (Nigeria council of Educational psychologist), 18th September, 2019 to 18th September, 2019; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 10 | "The Nigeria council of Educational psychologist", (Nigeria council of Educational psychologist), 12th September, 2018 to 12th September, 2018; Agbor |
| 11 | "Use of Emerging Technologies in African Education and Development", (4. Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in collaboration with Fontis aid Foundatioin Anambra, Nigeria 2024 Hybrid Conference), Physical Attendance |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Empowering Educators: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Teaching, Learning and Research", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Sandwich Workshop), 26th February, 2026 to 26th February, 2026; Physical Attendance |
| 2 | "Writing Research Methods and AI Tools for Writing Research Work", (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd December, 2025 to 2nd December, 2025; Physical Attendance |
| 3 | "TUNING AFRIAN 11 WORKSHOP", (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 5th February, 2025 to 5th February, 2025; Physical Attendance |
| 4 | "Making academic research a joyous experience", (Department of educational foundations Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 16th September, 2015 to 16th September, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "On-line teaching and Examination", (3. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Sandwich Programme Training), Physical Attendance |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; Physical Attendance |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Education for Employability and Global Competitiveness in The New Normal", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Oiukwu University, Igbariam Campus), 10th May, 2022 to 12th May, 2022; Physical Attendance |