Mr. Izunna Shedrack Nwuba
Mr. Izunna Shedrack Nwuba is a LECTURER II in SCIENCE EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Izunna Shedrack Nwuba, a scholar and researcher in the department of Science Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
Personal Information
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Address: | Science Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SCIENCE EDUCATION |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2021) February, 2018 to November, 2021 M.Sc(Ed) Science Education (Biology Education) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2015) September, 2011 to June, 2015 B.sc (Ed) Science Education (Biology Education) |
| 3 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2010) September, 2004 to June, 2010 |
| 4 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha. (NECO, June, 2010) September, 2004 to June, 2010 |
| 5 | Kings Nursery And Primary School, Amawbia. (FSLC, June, 2005) September, 1999 to June, 2004 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Asst. Departmental CEP Programme Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2021 to November, 2022 |
| 4 | ICT officer Science Education Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2021 to December, 2024 |
| 5 | Science Education Timetable officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2021 to February, 2023 |
| 6 | Asst. Timetable officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to December, 2020 |
| 7 | Asst. Departmental ICT officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to April, 2020 |
| 8 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to November, 2021 |
| 9 | Biology teacher, Solid Instructors Academy, Awka November, 2017 to March, 2019 |
| 10 | Biology Lecturer, Federal College Of Education, Eha Amufu November, 2016 to October, 2017 |
| 11 | Biology/Basic science/PHE/Food and Nutrition teacher, Phrankstars School, Amawbia August, 2013 to September, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okoli, J. N., Nwuba, I.S.. (2024, June), "Nurturing stem skill of creative thinking for sustainable development in secondary school science students’ using experiential learning approach", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies,, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 357-369 |
| 2 | Nwuba, I.S., Osuafor, A.M., Egwu, O.S., Obikezie, M. C.. (2024, August), "Probing experiential learning approach effect on critical thinking ability of secondary school student’s in biology", International Journal of Research in STEM Education (IJRSE),, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 36-45 |
| 3 | Nwuba, I. S., Mmodum, I. M. C., Agwuna, C. C., Mbaegbu, C. S., Egwu, S. O., Awosika, F. O.. (2024, August), "Probing secondary school students’ test anxiety in biology using inquiry-based instructional approach in Anambra State", Edukasiana: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 204-213 |
| 4 | Nwuba, I. S., Opara, J. U., Okani, I. I., Egwu, S. O., Awosika, F. O., Christian-Ike, N. O.. (2024, November), "Restructuring teaching and learning of biology for academic excellence in a conventional classroom using integrated innovative formative assessment techniques", Science and Education Scientific Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 313-326 |
| 5 | Nwuba, I.S., Egwu, S.O., Okafor-Agbala, U.C., Christian-Ike, N.O., Okoye, T.N., Ekoyo, D.O.. (2024, September), "Innovative pedagogical approaches for classroom delivery: The Science teachers’ perspective", International Research Journal of Science, Technology, Education, and Management,, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 29-44 |
| 6 | Christian-Ike, N.O., Nnalue, O.H., Nwuba, I.S.. (2024, November), "The teachers’ awareness and utilisation of innovative strategies for teaching and learning in Awka South", Inornatus:Biology Education Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 36-45 |
| 7 | Okoye, N. T., Nwoye, A. N., Nwuba, I. S.. (2024, December), "Impact of technology enhanced learning on academic performance of high school students’ in physics in Anambra State", Asian J. Interdicip. Res,, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 12-18 |
| 8 | Nwuba, I. S., Obikezie, M.C., Chidinma, J., Chinwe, L. C. A., Mbaegbu, C. S., Anyigor, C. P. (2024, December), "The correlation between test anxiety and academic achievement in biology among secondary school students in Nigeria", International Journal of Education (IJE),, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 133-140 |
| 9 | Okoye, N. T., Nwuba, I. S.. (2024, November), "Probing computer-assisted instructional effect on academic achievement of secondary school students’ in Physics", Journal Plus Education, Vol. 36, (Issue 1), pp 272-284 |
| 10 | Mbaegbu, C.S., Nwuba, I.S., Akachukwu, E.E.. (2023, June), "Effect of ethnobiology instructional approach on secondary school students’ interest in biology concepts in Onitsha Education Zone", Orient Journal of Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 177-185 |
| 11 | Obikezie, M. C., Nwuba, I. S., Ibe, F. N.. (2023, June), "Influence of school location and gender on generative learning model on secondary school students' academic achievement in chemistry", Eureka: Journal of Educational Research,, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 51-59 |
| 12 | Nwuba, I.S., Egwu, S.O., Awosika,O.F., Osuafor, A.M.. (2023, July), "Fostering secondary school students' interest in biology using numbered heads together cooperative instructional strategy", The Universal Academic Research Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 48-56 |
| 13 | Nwuba, I.S., Egwu, S.O., Nwoye, A.N., Awosika,O.F.,. (2023, May), "Science teachers' awareness and utilization of Innovative formative assessment techniques for assessing students in science classrooms in Anambra State", Journal Plus Education, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 133-146 |
| 14 | Nwuba, I.S., Egwu, S.O., Awosika,O.F., Osuafor, A.M.. (2023, June), "Examining of Crossover instructional strategy towards biology students' academic performance in secondary schools", Inornatus:: Biology Education Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 50-59, DOI: 10.30862/inornatus.v.3i2.420 |
| 15 | Nwuba, I.S., Egwu, S.O., Awosika,O.F., Osuafor, A.M.. (2022, December), "Secondary school students' critical thinking ability as correlate of their academic achievement in biology in Awka Education Zone, Nigeria", Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 201-210, ISSN(Online): 2788-5240, ISSN(Print): 2788-5232 |
| 16 | Nwuba, I.S., Osuafor, A.M., Egwu, S.O., Awosika,O.F.,. (2022, December), "Promoting senior high school students' acquisition of SPS in biology using ELA in Anambra State", Asian journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 24-33 |
| 17 | Nwuba, I.S, Egwu, O.S, Osuafor, A.M.. (2022, April), "Enhancing Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students Achievement in Biology Using Mnemonics Integrated Instruction", Journal Plus Education, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 254-265 |
| 18 | Nwuba, I.S, Osuafor, A.M.. (2021, July), "Effect Of Experimental Learning Approach On Secondary School Students' Academic Achievement In Biology In Awka Education Zone", Southern Eastern Journal of Research and sustainable development, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Obialor, C.O., Nwuba, I.S., & Ezenwabachili, C.G.. (2021, May), "Enhancing Effective Teaching And Learning Of Homeostasis In Senior Secondary School Biology Using Analogy Instructional Strategy", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "The Impact of Flipped Classroom Methodology on Student Learning Across Educational Settings: Past, Present, Future Trends," (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Charting New Frontiers: The Unexplored Nexus Between Artificial Intelligence and STEM Education Transformation in Nigeria" (September, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Relationship of Body Image and Emotion Regulation Strategies Among Male UiTM Students" (September, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRAINING: PANACEA TO YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "From Status to Identity: Unveiling the ‘Othered’ Adult White Male Involuntary Celibates (Incels) on YouTube," (October, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PHYSICS ACHIEVEMENT : AN INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH IN STEM LEARNING CONTEXT TO THE RESCUE" (October, 2024) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "CRAFTING SUSTAINABILITY: LEVERAGING GENDER PREFERENCES TO PRESERVE AND MARKET NYPA PALM MIDRIB STICK HANDICRAFTS" (October, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Determinants Influencing Female Students' Participation in the Teaching-Learning Process: A Case Study of Zargula Secondary School, Bonke District, Gammo Zone" (October, 2024) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Gender and its impacts on the level of dependence on the Mopane woodland, and the disturbance impacts on the floristic and structural composition of the Mopane woodland" (November, 2024) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF VIRTUAL REALITY ON STEM EDUCATION IN GHANA" (April, 2024) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "The Moderating effect of Policies on Student’s attractiveness in selecting future higher education institution: An analysis in South of Vietnam," (April, 2024) |
| 12 | Reviewer, "Readiness of Fourth Year Students' to Pre-service Teaching: A Casual Comparative and For relational Study" (February, 2024) |
| 13 | Reviewer, "Investigation into Gender Disparity and Students' Performance in Geometry: A Quasi-Experimental Study of Final Year Male and Female Students' in Geometry Learning Using Van Hiele's Model" (March, 2024) |
| 14 | Reviewer, "STUDENTS’ PREPAREDNESS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FLIPPED TEACHING APPROACH IN DAVAO CENTRAL COLLEG" (April, 2024) |
| 15 | Reviewer, "Aesthetic Characteristics Skills of the Students through Visual Understanding and Visual Matching Skills," (May, 2024) |
| 16 | Reviewer, "The Effect of Flipped Classroom Teaching Method on Science Students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills, Students’ Engagement and Satisfaction ," (July, 2024) |
| 17 | Reviewer, "Assessing Practical Skills Needed by Motor Vehicle Mechanic Works Students in Technical Colleges for Economic Empowerment in South-South States," (August, 2024) |
| 18 | Reviewer, "The Development of RBL-STEM Learning Materials in Improving Students' Generalization Thinking Skills to Solve Local Vertex Irregular Reflexive Coloring Problem"" (April, 2023) |
| 19 | Reviewer, "The Future of Science Teaching: Pre-Primary Teachers Knowledge of Educational Robotics in STEM Learning in Plateau State"" (May, 2023) |
| 20 | Reviewer, "Gender Violence: in the Context of Luo Cultural Beliefs, Rights and Policy Options" (August, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member representing Science Education Dept in Quality Assurance, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Faculty of Education Media/ICT Committee" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Course Adviser Biology option, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Department of Science Education Course adviser (Biology)" (February, 2023) |
| 4 | Assistant Library Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Department of Science Education Library committee" (February, 2023) |
| 5 | Member representing Science Education Dept, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Quality Assurance Committee" (July, 2023 to January, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Faculty of Education Teaching practice committee" (December, 2022) |
| 7 | Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Department of Science Education Accreditation committee" (February, 2022) |
| 8 | Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Faculty of Education Building committee" (October, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Department of Science Education Feschrift committee" (August, 2021) |
| 10 | Timetable officer representing Science Education Dept, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Timetable committee" (July, 2021 to February, 2023) |
| 11 | ICT officer representing Science Education Dept, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/ ICT officers committee" (February, 2021) |
| 12 | Member TRCN committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Faculty of Education" (July, 2019 to July, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "Science Teachers' Association of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://anambrastan.org/welcome.php |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/R/03056 (member since 2015), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "COVID-19 and Emerging Issues in STEM Education", (Science Teachers'Association of Nigeria (Anambra State Chapter)), 8th December, 2021 to 9th December, 2021; Physical Meeting |
| 2 | "Re-engineering Education for Good Governance, Security, Creativity and Environmental Protection for National Development in COVID-19 Pandemic Era", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Physical workshop |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Staff Professional conduct: Imperatives for Quality Assurance", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd November, 2021 to 3rd November, 2021; Physical workshop |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "National Workshop Of The Biology Panel Of STAN", (Biology panel of Science Teachers' Association of Nigeria), 12th May, 2019 to 18th May, 2019; Ado-ekiti, Ekiti State |