Dr. Tonia Uchechi Chigbo-obasi
Dr. Tonia Uchechi Chigbo-obasi is a LECTURER I in EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Chigbo=Obasi, Tonia Uchechi, Assistant lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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Address: | Early Childhood And Primary Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2016) May, 2015 to August, 2016 M. Ed Early Childhood And Primary Education |
| 2 | Ehere Community Primary School, Aba. (FSLC, October, 2010) February, 1989 to July, 1994 |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2007) February, 2003 to July, 2007 B.Ed Educational Guidiance And Counselling/Health Education |
| 4 | Girls' High School, Aba. (NECO, June, 2000) February, 1995 to June, 2000 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.(ECPE) March, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.(ECPE) March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
| 3 | Research Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2013 to February, 2019 |
| 4 | Guidance Counsellor, Rhama Schools. Suleja Niger September, 2010 to June, 2012 |
| 5 | Principal, Shining Star Schools Suleja. Niger March, 2009 to September, 2010 |
| 6 | Tutor, Kpakiama Secondary School, Delta April, 2008 to March, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okeke, E.N., Ekweozor, C. E. & Chigbo-Obasi T. U. (2023, May), "Extent of Implemention of Policy Guidelines in Public Primary Schools in Anambra State.", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education., Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Prof Nwaubani, H. U., Anyachebelu, F. E. & Dr. Chigbo-Obasi, T. U. (2023, July), "Parental Involvement as Co-Relates Of Pupils’ Academic Achievement In Mathematics in Awka South Local Government Education Authority", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies (UNIJERPS), Vol. 16, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Chigbo-Obasi T. U. and Anyikwa N. E. (2023, January), "Relationship Among Parental Reading Beliefs, Home Literacy Practices and Reading Interests of Children In Nursery Schools in Anambra State", _South Eastern Journal of Research and Sustainable Development (SEJRSD)_, Vol. 11, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Okeke, Eucharia Nneka, Dr Chigbo-Obasi, Tonia, Dr Ugwude, Doris Ifeoma & Oluwatayo, Jenifer Chizoba. (2023, July), "Management Challenges of Public Primary School Administrators in Awka South Local Government: The Way Forward", Unizik Journal Of Education Graduates, Vol. 8 |
| 5 | Anyikwa, N. E, Obidike, N. D, and Chigbo-Obasi T. U. (2022, September), "Relationship Between Parental Reading Beliefs and Reading Interest of Children In Nursery Schools In Anambra State", _South Eastern Journal of Research and Sustainable Development_ (SEJRSD)_, Vol. 10, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Chigbo-Obasi, T. U., Prof. Anyikwa N. E., & Iwogbe E. C.. (2022, August), "Promoting Hands-on and Minds-on instruction in Early Childhood Education in Awka Metropolis", Journal of Research and practice in Childhood Education |
| 7 | Chigbo-Obasi T. U & Prof. Obidike N. D. (2021, October), "Extent of Early Childhood Education Teachers' Utilization of instructional Materials for Teaching, Reading in Nursery Schools in Anambra State", UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduate, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Elechi, G.O., Iwogbe E.C., Chigbo-Obasi T. U.. (2021, ), "Rebranding And Repackaging The Teacher And Teaching Profession To Meet Global Practices Towards 2030", International Journal of innovative Science and research technology., Vol. 6 |
| 9 | Oluwatayo, J. C., Ugwude, D. I. & Chigbo-Obasi, T. U.. (2021, January), "Teachers Perception of Information and Communication Technology as an innovative instructional Srategy for improving Pupils Academic Performance in Mathematics.", FESTSCHRIFT for Prof. Emma. O. Akuezuilo (Fstan) & Prof. Sam O. C. Okeke (Mstan) |
| 10 | L. I. Akunne, T. U. Chigbo-Obasi, E.C. Iwogbe. (2021, September), "Perceived Strategies For Combing Examination Malpractices Among Secondary School Students In Nigeria", Asian Journal of Education and social studies, Vol. 20, (Issue 4), pp 8-17 |
| 11 | Mbachi, R. A., Enemuo, J. O., & Chigbo-Obasi, T. U.. (2020, September), "Perceived Influence of Play on Learning Activities Among Pupils in Anambra State.", Journal of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 49–60 |
| 12 | Akunne, L. I, Chigbo-Obasi, T. U.. (2020, January), "Gender And Faculty Of Study As Predictors Of Undergraduate Students' Achievement In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria", Journal of Advances in Research |
| 13 | Chigbo-Obasi, T. U., Anyikwa, N.E.. (2020, ), "Enhancing Children's Reading Skills Through The Use Of Shared Book Reading Among Primary School Pupils In Awka Metropolis", Journal of early childhood and primary education (JECAPE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 27-37 |
| 14 | Mbachi, R.A. Enemuo, J. O., Chigbo-Obasi, T. U.. (2020, ), "Perceived Influence Of Play On Learning Activities Among Pupils In Anambra State", Journal of early childhood and primary education (JECAPE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 49-60 |
| 15 | Onwuka, L, N., Obaji, T.U., Onwuka, C.. (2016, ), "Mothers Involvement In Pupils Homework Completion In Schools, In Awka South LGA.", Journal of Research and practice in early childhood education, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Iwogbe, E. C., Awwal, I., Chigbo-Obasi T. U. & Anidi, A. C. (2021, September), "Perceived role of community on safety and security in the management of pre-primary and primary schools in Awka, Anambra State.", |
| 2 | Onwuka, L, N., Obaji, T.U., Onwuka, C.. (2016, ), "Information And Communication Technology (ICT) In Early Childhood And Primary Education", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Awka branch 2022/2023 Annual Financial Audit Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 4 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 5 | Facilitator, "Early Childhood and Primary Education NAU, Awka, Orientation/Induction and Interactive Ceremony" (April, 2023 to April, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Alumini Welfare Committee" (February, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification" (June, 2023) |
| 8 | Facilatotor, "Candy Group of Schools" (September, 2022 to September, 2022) |
| 9 | Facilitator, "Gran Hermano Academy" (September, 2022 to September, 2022) |
| 10 | Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (November, 2021 to November, 2021) |
| 11 | Facilitator, "Gran Hermano Academy" (August, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 12 | Speaker, "National association of early childhood and primary education" (June, 2021 to June, 2021) |
| 13 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Faculty of Education)" (April, 2019) |
| 14 | Speaker, "Royaline ikebuaso foundation" (August, 2019 to August, 2019) |
| 15 | Facilitator, "SABMiller" (March, 2018 to March, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Life Member, "Association of Childhood Educators, Nigeria" - 137 (member since 2019), https://ecan.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Life Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - CT/R/04659 (member since 2011), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Education in a Period of Social-Political and Economic Uncertainty", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; ASSU SEC. NAU Awka |
| 2 | "The Nigerian Child in Criss. The way Forward", (Association for Childhood Educators, Nigeria), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; NAU Awka |
| 3 | "Re-Engineering Education for Good Governance, Security, Creativity and Environmental Protection for National Development in Covid-19 Pandemic Era", (Faculty Of Education UNIZIK), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; UNIZIK AWKA |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Re-Engineering the University System through Quality Assurance", (NNamdi Azikiwe University, Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certificate Verification), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; UNIZK Auditorium Awka |
| 2 | "Re-engineering the University Systemthrough Quality Assurance", (NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Awka, Anambra |
| 3 | "Foundamentals of Research Supervison and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, NAU Awka), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; ASSU NAU Secretariat |
| 4 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Sandwich Programme Training), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; NAU AWKA |
| 5 | "On-Line Teaching and Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Sandwich Programme Training), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; UNIZIK, Awka |
| 6 | "The Special Education/Early Childhood Teacher Development and Service - Learning Workshop", (Boys Champions), 24th November, 2022 to 26th November, 2022; Oakland Hotel Enugu, Enugu State |
| 7 | "Professional Development Training forTeachers.", (Street2School Initiative in Collaboration with U. S. Consulate General, Lagos), 11th March, 2022 to 12th March, 2022; Lagos |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Teachers Resumption Training", (Gran Hermano Academy), 30th August, 2021 to 31st August, 2021; Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "Research Profile Update With Google.com", (OneStreet Schoolars Seminar Series), 1st August, 2021 to 1st August, 2021; Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "7th Annual National Conference Of The Association For Childhood Educators Nigeria", (Association for Childhood Educators Nigeria), 12th July, 2021 to 15th July, 2021; Abuja |
| 4 | "Questions About COVID-19 In ECE Programs", (National Association for the Education of Young Children), 21st May, 2020 to 21st May, 2020; Washigton DC 20005 |
| 5 | "Talking To And Supporting Children And Ourselves During The Pandemic", (National Association for the Education of Young Children), 7th May, 2020 to 7th May, 2020; Washigton DC 20005 |
| 6 | "Parents Time Out", (Pinkberry International School, Obosi), 25th August, 2019 to 25th August, 2019; Obosi, Onitsha. Anambra State |