Dr. Okechukwu Clifford Ugorji
Dr. Okechukwu Clifford Ugorji is a SENIOR LECTURER in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 | Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2016) February, 2013 to January, 2016 P.hD Educational Measuremnt And Evaluation |
| 2 | Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria. (Master Degree, November, 2011) January, 2007 to December, 2009 M.Ed Educational Measuremnt And Evaluation |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002) September, 1996 to July, 1999 B.Sc Ed Education Mathemetics |
| 4 | Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri. (NCE, June, 1996) October, 1992 to February, 1996 NCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Undergraduate Academic Advisory and Result Computation January, 2025 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | ydia I. Eleje, Nkechi Patricia-Mary Esomonu, James Okeaba, Mary N. Nwikpo, Victor U. Ezeonwumelu, Felicitas O. Ejinkonye, Gbenga Akinfe, Ndidi L. Okeke, Ifeoma C. Metu, Clifford O. Ugorji, Ijeoma A. Okenwa-Fadele, Nneka C. Ezeugo. (2026, May), "Educational diagnostic testing: A historical overview, its significance, and testing procedures", KRONIKA JOURNAL, Vol. 26, (Issue 5), pp 136-162 |
| 2 | Clifford O. Ugorji (Ph.D.), Dr. Felicia King-Agboto, Amuche Uju Ezinwa. (2025, June), "OWNERSHIP MENTALITY AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE", UNIJERPS Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 19, (Issue 4), pp 457-465 |
| 3 | CLIFFORD O. UGORJI, KING-AGBOTO Felicia, Amuche Uju EZINWA. (2025, January), "CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AMONG TEACHERS FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 423-440 |
| 4 | Basil Oguguo,David A. Nnaji, Uwakwe S. Iro,Faith C. Omeke, Clifford O. Ugorji,Anthonia N. Ngwu, Chinwe Enyi, Obiageli C. Njoku,Cletus Ugbor,Ugwu J. Okwudili,Cliff I. Okebanama.. (2024, August), "Influence of Internet of Things Cybersecurity (IoTCS) on Educational Assessment Practices in University Learning Spaces in Nigeria", JOURNALOFE-LEARNINGANDKNOWLEDGESOCIETY, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 55-66 |
| 5 | CLIFFORD O. UGORJI. (2024, December), "Effect of Two Strategies in Teaching Solid Shapes on Students Academic Performance in Secondary School Mathematics in Imo State.", International Journal of Education and Scientifc Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1-7 |
| 6 | CLIFFORD O. UGORJI, Felicia O KING-AGBOTO, Ingrid Omenihu MADUME. (2024, December), "CHALLENGES OF USING BIG DATA ON ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN RESEARCH IN UNIVERSITY", Journal of Evaluation, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 141-152 |
| 7 | CLIFFORD O. UGORJi, Felicia King-Agboto, Nneka Chinyere Ezeugo, Kalu Eke Osonwa. (2024, September), "Effect of Assessment Methods on Academic Performance of Students in Certification Programmes at Rivers State University", Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences Journal of Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Simulation, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 14-20 |
| 8 | Basil Chinecherem E Oguguo, Clifford O Ugorji, Loveth Ohwoavworhua. (2024, November), "Impact of self-evaluation strategy on mathematical achievement: An empirical study among undergraduate mathematics education students", Al-Jabar: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 469 – 480 |
| 9 | CLIFFORD O. UGORJI, Felicia. King-Agboto C. Catherine Okpara. (2023, January), "Effect of using instructional Materials in enhancing teaching and learning of Mathematics in Junior Schools in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers state", AJOL OPEN ACCESS, Vol. -9, (Issue -1), pp 135-143 |
| 10 | KING-AGBOTO, F., OKPARA, C. C. & UGORJI , C.O. (2023, July), "ERADICATION OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN UNIVERSITIES WITH ICT AS A SOLUTION FOR QUALITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF EVALUATION, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 14-25 |
| 11 | CLIFFORD O. UGORJI, Felicia King-Agboto King-Agboto. (2023, July), "PEER-ASSESSMENT AND STUDENTS’ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA", journal of theoretical and empirical studies in education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 89-100 |
| 12 | Dr. Felicia King-Agboto; Dr. Chizoma Catherine Okpara and Dr. Clifford.O.Ugorji. (2023, June), "TEACHER –STUDENT RELATIONSHIP AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS: MEETING GLOBAL NEEDS AND CHALLENGES IN POST-PANDEMIC ERA", The Nigerian Academic Forum, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 13 | Basil CE Oguguo, Lotobi R Awele, Clifford O Ugorji, Roseline N Azubuike, Catherine U Ene, Felicia C Ugwu, Chinonso N Ojinnaka, Judith N Eke, A Ihediohanma Chukwuka, Zephyrinus I Aririguzo, Roseline I Ezechukwu. (2022, May), "Psychometric Measurement of Accounting Multiple Choice Questions Achievement Test for the assessment of students with Special Needs.", International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, Vol. -14, (Issue 3) |
| 14 | FELICIA KING-AGBOTO, CHIZOMA CATHERINE OKPARA, CLIFFORD O UGORJI. (2022, March), "Influence of Child Maltreatment on Academic Achievement of Junior Secondary Schools Students", Journal of Education and Society, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 2591–2600 |
| 15 | Basil C.E Oguguo1, Agnes O. Okeke1, Priscilla O. Dave-Ugwu1, Christopher A. Ocheni1, Clifford O. Ugorji2, Ijeoma Hope N. Nwoji1 & Iheanacho C.. (2020, June), "Assessment of ICT Skills Relevant for Effective Learning Possessed by Undergraduate Students at University of", International Journal of Higher Education, Vol. -9, (Issue 4), pp 206-215 |
| 16 | Roseline Ifeoma Ezechukwu1, Basil Chinecherem, E. Oguguo2,*, Catherine U. Ene2 & Clifford O. Ugorji3. (2020, April), "Psychometric Analysis of Economics Achievement Test Using Item Response Theory", World Journal of Education, Vol. 10, (Issue -2), pp 59-68 |
| 17 | Eleje, Lydia & Esomonu, Nkechi & Okoye, Romy & Agu, Ngozi & Ugorji, Clifford & Okoi, Arikpo & Abanobi, Chidiebere.. (2020, November), "Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary-School Quantitative Economics: Effect of Feedback with Remediation.", Education Quar, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 479-488 |
| 18 | BC Oguguo, Fadip Audu Nannim, Agnes O Okeke, Roseline I Ezechukwu, Godwin Asanga Christopher, Clifford O Ugorji. (2020, May), "Assessment of students’ data literacy skills in southern Nigerian universities", Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 2717-2726 |
| 19 | Dr. Kingsley Chimah Obi 2 Ugorji, Clifford Ph.D. (2019, January), "TASK NUMBER AND COGNITIVE LEVELS AS DETERMINANTS FOR ITEM DIFFICULTY", International Journal of Educational and Scientific Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 20 | Ekwonye, E. C ; Ugorji, C O and Okoroafor, S A. (2019, February), "Evaluation of Principal -- Students Personnel Management in Imo State Secondary schools, Nigeria.", International Multidisciplinary Academic Research Journal (IMARJI)., Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 21 | Amadi, V. C ; Ugorji, C. O and King--Agboto, F. O. (2019, January), "Effects of Guided Discovery on Knowledge Retention and Achievement in Chemistry Among Students in Tertiary Institutions in South East, Nigeria", International Journal of Educational and Scientific Research (IJOEASR), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 13 |
| 22 | CLIFFORD O. UGORJI (Ph.D), Onyeka, Joy Nkeiruka (Ph.D) 3 Onuekwusi, Chijiokenwabuaku (Ph.D). (2019, February), "VERSATILITY IN THE USE OF RESEARCH DESIGNS: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR CREATIVITY IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, IN IMO STATE NIGERIA", nternational Multidisciplinary Academic Research Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 57-63 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Clifford .O. UGORJI (Ph.D), KING-AGBOTO, Felicia .O. (Ph.D), Amuche Uju EZINWA, Chetuya Christopher NNALUE. (2025, September), "EFFECT OF INTELLIGENT TUTORING SYSTEMS ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IMO STATE", Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, pp 479-493 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Differential Item Functioning of National Examinations Council Mathematics Essay Questions For (2024--2025) In Imo State" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by AGUNWA KENETH ANUSIEM/2023176009PA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Department of Educational Foundations Journal (JETESE)" (January, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies" (January, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "DEPARTMENTAL DEFENCE" (November, 2025 to November, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (July, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "DEPARTMENTAL DEFENCE" (May, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Editor, "Departmrnt of Educational Foundations JOTESE Editorial Board" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "Departmrnt of Educational Foundations Conference Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "Undergraduate Result Computation and Resullt Tracking" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "Departmrnt of Educational Foundations Library Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "Departmrnt of Educational Foundations Linkage and Staff Development" (January, 2025) |
| 6 | Chairman, "Department of Educational Foundations Academic Advisory and Result Computation" (January, 2025) |
| 7 | Editor, "Department of Educational Foundations Journal (JOTESE)" (January, 2025) |
| 8 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Linkage and Staff Development Committee" (February, 2025) |
| 9 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Conference Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 10 | Member, "Departmrnt of Educational Foundations Library Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 11 | Chairman, "Undergraduate Academic Advisory and Result Computation" (January, 2025) |
| 12 | Member, "Undergraduate Result Computation and Resullt Tracking" (January, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria" - IM/T/00510 (member since 2018), https://www.trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association Of Educational Researchers And Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN)" (member since 2017), https://theasseren.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Navigating Challenges in Educational Innovations and Leadership in Nigeria (NCEILN)", (Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)), 7th October, 2024 to 11th October, 2024; University of Ibadan |
| 2 | "7th National Conference of Colleges Education Academic Staff Union", (Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe), 20th March, 2024 to 23rd March, 2024; Anambra |
| 3 | "9th International Conference on Advancing Technology in Education from Theory to Reality in Africa", (Educational Assessment & Research Network in Africa (EARNiA)), 19th November, 2023 to 24th November, 2023; University of Ibadan |
| 4 | "Innovation Research and Assessment for National and Global Change", (Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, PortHarcourt), 10th July, 2023 to 14th July, 2023; Rivers |
| 5 | "8th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Education", (Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, PortHarcourt), 8th May, 2023 to 12th May, 2023; Rivers |
| 6 | "International Conference on Education and the Global Questions: Implications for Sustainable Development", (University of Portharcourt), 17th April, 2023 to 20th April, 2023; Faculty of Education Auditorium, Abuja Campus |
| 7 | "Revamping Nigeria Education to Meet Global Needs and Challenges in Post-Pandemic", (Nationwide Association for the Advancement of Knowledge (NAFAK)), 13th March, 2023 to 16th March, 2023; Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri |
| 8 | "24th Annual National Conference of Association on Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN)", (Association on Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN)), 29th July, 2022 to 29th July, 2022; Ilorin |
| 9 | "3rd Annual Conference on Scientific Innovation: A Panacea for Sustainable Development", (Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port-Harcourt), 9th February, 2022 to 9th February, 2022; Porthaecout |
| 10 | "9" Annual National Conference on Education", (University of Uyo), 12th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; UYO |
| 11 | "5th International Conference on Improving the Quality of Assessment and Research Skills in Africa", (UNN), 1st September, 2019 to 6th September, 2019; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NNSUKKA |
| 12 | "18th Annual National Conference", (Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN)), 11th July, 2016 to 15th July, 2016; IMO |
| 13 | "Nigerian Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators (NAERE)", (Nigerian Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators (NAERE)), 12th July, 2010 to 15th July, 2010; Cross-River |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Workshop/Seminar Committee of the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; ASUU-NAU SECRETARIAT |
| 2 | "Mathematics and Sciences Olympia Competition", (National Mathematical Centre), 19th October, 2011 to 19th October, 2011; Abuja |