Dr. Ifeoma G Okonkwo

Dr. Ifeoma G Okonkwo is a LECTURER I in SCIENCE EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

I am Ifeoma Okonkwo Ph.D. A lecturer in the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.

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Science Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department/Sub-Unit:
SCIENCE EDUCATION

Social Profiles

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1The University Of Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2013)
October, 2006 to November, 2012
Ph.D Science Education/Chemistry
2The University Of Nigeria. (Master Degree, March, 1991)
October, 1988 to November, 1990
MSc. Ed. Science Education/Chemistry
3The University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1987)
October, 1985 to June, 1987
B.Sc. Education Chemistry
4Institute Of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. (NCE, June, 1983)
October, 1980 to June, 1983
NCE Maths Chemistry

Relevant/Working Experience

1Assistant Staff Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
August, 2019 to August, 2020
2Principal, Abbot Girls Secondary School, Ihiala, Anambra State
August, 2017 to August, 2019
3Principal, Special Science School, Azigbo, Nnewi South L.G.A Anambra State
August, 2016 to August, 2017
4School Principal, POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS SERVICE COMMISSION, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE
October, 2014 to March, 2019
5Principal, Ezinifite High School, Ezinifite, Aguata L.G.A Anambra State
August, 2014 to August, 2016
6Chemistry Teacher/Head, Department of Chemistry and Vice Principal (Administration), Community Secondary School, Lilu, Ihiala
August, 2011 to August, 2014
7Chemistry Teacher/Head, Department of Chemistry and Vice Principal (Administration), Girls Secondary School, Nnewi
August, 2007 to August, 2011
8Chemistry Teacher/Head, Department of Chemistry and Vice Principal (Administration), Girls Secondary School, Ichi, Anambra State
August, 2004 to August, 2007
9Chemistry Teacher/Head, Department of Chemistry, Nnewi High School
August, 1994 to August, 2007
10Chemistry Teacher, Maria Regina High School, Nnewi, Anambra State
August, 1988 to August, 1994
11Teacher, NYSC
August, 1983 to August, 1984

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Evelyn O. Egolum, Ifeoma G. Okonkwo and Adauzoh C. Joe-Obasi. (2022, August) Inculcation of Entrepreneurship Skills in Students through Science Education The Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State of Nigeria, pp 1 - 15
2Dr. Samuel N.N.C, Dr Okonkwo I.G.A, Achugbu C.N. (2021, November) Practical manual for SED Courses , Vol. 1
3Okonkwo, I.G & Samuel, N.N.C.. (2020, August) Stem education for wealth creation and green environment sustainability: The role of teachers and students. Book Chapter in Period of Pandemic and Sustainability (In Print)
4Godwin O. Orjokuku, Okonkwo, Ifeoma G.A, et al.. (2016, March) PRESS ON CHEM BOOKS - CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT IN SENIOR SECONDARY CHEMISTRY Press-On Chem Resources
Journal Articles
1Naomi Nkiru C. Samuel, Ifeoma Georgina Okonkwo, Victoria Chinyere Akawuku. (2024, February), "Effect of constructivist based instructional model on senior secondary student's' achievement in chemistry in Awka education zone", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 132 - 143
2OKONKWO Ifeoma Georgina (PhD), EKWEOBA Chidimma Clementia, OKEMMIRI Patricia Chioma. (2023, July), "Influence of self esteem ad learned helplessness on the academic achievement of chemistry students in Awka education zone", UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 8, pp 18 -25
3OKONKWO Ifeoma Georgina (PhD), OGWU Alexander Egilee. (2023, July), "The impact of COVID-19 school closure on the effective teaching and learning of computer studies in secondary schools in Anambra State.", UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 8, pp 76 - 84
4Naomi Nkiru C Samuel, Ifeoma Georgina A Okonkwo & Evelyn O Egolum. (2022, August), "Teaching Experience and Qualifications As correlates of Pedagogical content knowledge of Chemistry teachers in Anambra State,  South East, Nigeria", STEM  journal of Anambra State (STEMJAS), Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
5EGOLUM Evelyn O., OKONKO Ifeoma G.. (2022, December), "Perception of Chemistry Teachers on Secondary School Curriculum: The Need for its Reform.", Unizik Journal of STM Education
6OBIALOR Chris O., MBAEGBU Stephanie C., OKONKWO Ifeoma Georgina, OKONKWO Happiness C.. (2022, December), "Science Education for National Development and Scientific Creativity Among Secondary School Students in Nigeria", Unizik Journal of STM Education
7Okonkwo Ifeoma Georgina A . & Samuel Naomi Nkiru C.. (2022, June), "CHEMISTRY EDUCATION AND ACQUISITION OF EMPLOYABILITY AND PRODUCTION SKILLS: A CASE STUDY", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 116 - 128
8Okonkwo Ifeoma G.A, Samuel Naomi N.C.. (2021, August), "Comparative Effects of Concept Mapping and Simulation-Game Teaching Strategies on Student's Interest in Environmental Concepts in Chemistry", Unizik Journal of STM Education, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 76 - 87
9Naomi N C Samuel & Ifeoma Georgina Okonkwo. (2021, August), "Relationship between Metacognition,  Locus of control and academic achievement in Secondary school Chemistry students in Anambra State, Nigeria", Hindawi Education Research International, Vol. 7, pp 1 - 7
10Adaeze Nwona Nzewi Ph.D, Dr. Okonkwo Ifeoma G.A. (2021, July), "Influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State", Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 26, (Issue 7), pp 5 - 11, p-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845
11Okonkwo Ifeoma Georgina, Odukwe Ogochukwu Chinelo and Egolum Evelyn O.. (2021, October), "INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL AND CLASS SIZE IN STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BASIC SCIENCE IN NNEWI EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 65 - 72
12Okonkwo Ifeoma G.A and Samuel Naomi N.C. (2021, August), "COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF CONCEPT MAPPING AND SIMULATION - GAME TEACHING STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS' INTEREST IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY", Unizik Journal of STM Education, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 76 - 87
13Samuel, Nkiru N.C & Okonkwo, Ifeoma G.. (2020, August), "Influence of Gender, Interest and Mathematics Ability on Choice of Chemistry Among Secondary School Students in Anambra State", Women in STEM: Agents of Change for Economic Growth and Development, Vol. 2
14Naomi Nkiru Chigozie Samuel, Okonkwo Georgina Ifeoma. (2020, December), "Influence of Chemistry Teachers' Self-Efficacy on Inclusive Education in Secondary School Chemistry Classroom Teaching in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 61 to 66, ISSN-2278 - 0211 (online)
15Dr. Benson Ikechukwu Igboanugo, Dr. Ekene Igboegwu, Florence O. Attah, Dr. Okonkwo I. Georgina. (2020, January), "Efficacy of Integrating Informantion Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching Method for Effective Chemistry Curriculum Delivery", International Journal of Education, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 10
16Samuel N.C.C, Okonkwo G.I. (2020, August), "Effect of Computer-Assisted Instruction on Senior Secondary School Student's Academic Self-Concept in Chemistry", Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 1 - 12, ISSN: 2320-5083
17Samuel N.C.C, Okonkwo I.G. (2020, October), "Influence of Gender Interest and Ability on Choice of Chemistry Among Secondary School Students in Anambra State", Organization of Women in Science for Developing World South East Forum International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 50 - 68
18Chinwe Nwagbo, Ifeoma Okonkwo. (2014, April), "Effect of Concept Mapping Teaching Strategy on Students' Achievement in Environmental Concepts in Chemistry", International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 61 - 63
19Adigwe J.C, Okonkwo Ifeoma. (2014, February), "Effects of Concept Mapping Teaching Strategy on Students' Interest in Environmental Concepts in Chemistry", Institute of Education Journal, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 40 - 60
20Okonkwo Ifeoma G.A. (2014, February), "Effect of Simulation-Game Teaching Strategy on Students' Interest in Environmental Concepts in Chemistry", Institute of Education Journal, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 168 - 187
21Ezeudu S.A, Nwagbo C.R, Okonkwo I.G.A. (2012, January), "Effect of Simulation-Game Teaching Strategy on Students' Achievement in Environmental Concepts in Chemistry", International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 287 to 294
22Igboegwu Ekene, Okonkwo Ifeoma. (2012, July), "Influence of Gender and School Location on Students' Achievement in Chemistry", Journal of Research in Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 9 - 14
23Dr. Igboegwu Ekene N., Dr. Okonkwo Ifeoma. (2011, January), "Students' Perception of Factors Influencing Acquisition of Science Process Skills in Practical Chemistry", OASIS Journal of Research and Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 109 - 116
Conference Papers
1Benson Ikechukwu Igboanugo, Ifeoma G. Okonkwo. (2020, October), "Assessment of Teachers' Challenges in Implementing the Senior Secondary School Chemistry Curriculum for Climate Change Control", African Academic Research Forum, pp 48 - 57, Proceedings of South African International Conference on Education ( SAICEd)
2Dr. Okonkwo Ifeoma G.A, Dr. Okoli Bibiana Chijioke. (2016, May), "Using Collaborative Teaching Technique to Teach Crystallization and Recrystallization as Separation Techniques", , pp 75 - 78, STAN National Chemistry Panel Workshop Series 12
3Okonkwo Ifeoma G.A, Okoli Bibiana C.. (2014, August), "Teaching the Chemistry of Coal using Concept Mapping", , pp 35 - 37, STAN National Chemistry Panel Workshop Series 8
4Okonkwo Ifeoma, Adigwe J.C. (2013, August), "Role of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education in the Human Capital Development for Attainment of Millennium Development Goals", , pp 74 - 82, 54th STAN Annual Conference Proceedings
5Okonkwo Ifeoma G.A. (2011, August), "Teaching Separation of Mixtures in Chemistry using Concept Mapping Strategy", , pp 78 - 82, STAN National Chemistry Panel Workshop Series 7
6Okonkwo Ifeoma, Igboegwu Ekene N.. (2010, August), "Level of Awareness and Utilization of Employment Opportunities of STEM Graduates: Implications for Economic Growth", , pp 130 - 134, 51st STAN Annual Conference Proceedings, Paper 20

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/S/00841 (member since 2008), https://trcn.gov.ng/
2Full Member, "Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)" (member since 1998), https://anambrastan.org/welcome.php

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
1"60th STAN Annual Conference: Innovation In STEM Education", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 19th August, 2019 to 24th August, 2019; Kano State
2"54th STAN Annual Conference: Attaining The MDGs Through STEM Education", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 19th August, 2013 to 23rd August, 2013; Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
3"52nd STAN Annual Conference: Reforms In STEM Education", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 16th August, 2011 to 19th August, 2011; Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) Hall, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State
4"51st STAN Annual Conference: STEM Education And Global Crisis", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 24th August, 2010 to 27th August, 2010; College of Health Sciences Auditorium, Benue State University, Markurdi