Dr. Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu
Dr. Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu is a LECTURER I in SCIENCE EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. Mbaegbu chioma stephanie, an academic staff(rank: lecturer 1) in the department of science education, faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I specialize in Biology Education.
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Address: | Science Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SCIENCE EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2023) February, 2019 to September, 2023 PhD Biology Education |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2018) January, 2013 to February, 2018 M.Sc.Ed Biology Education |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2011) October, 2007 to July, 2011 B.Sc.Ed Biology Education |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls' College, Yola. (SSCE, June, 2006) September, 2000 to June, 2006 WASSC |
| 5 | Evangel Nursery And Primary School, Mubi. (FSLC, October, 2000) September, 1994 to July, 2000 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Biology Programme coordinator, Science Education Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Secretary, Faculty of Education Student Advisory Committee January, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Biology Programme coordinator, Science Education Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2024 to October, 2025 |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 6 | Assistant lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2019 to June, 2020 |
| 7 | Cashier, Mr Tan Company September, 2015 to April, 2019 |
| 8 | Class teacher, Divine Angel International School, Nkpor September, 2014 to July, 2015 |
| 9 | Form Teacher, Learning Field International School, Omagba, Onitsha. April, 2012 to March, 2013 |
| 10 | Cyber attendant, Afri Hub September, 2010 to July, 2011 |
| 11 | Class teacher, Emeka Aghasili High School, Nise April, 2010 to July, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Edith Chinyere Onyeka, Grace Nwakaego Okoye, Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu. (2025, May), "ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SCIENCE LEARNING: AN EXPLORATION OF STUDENTS'PERCEPTIONS IN AWKA EDUCATION ZONE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 181-190 |
| 2 | Opeyemi F Awosika, Nwanaka Austin, Bamidele A Ikusika, Chioma S Mbaegbu, Uzoamaka C Okafor-Agbala. (2025, May), "Mitigating Insecurity Challenges in Nigeria: Transformative Roles of Science Education", STEM Journal of Anambra State, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 84-93 |
| 3 | Akachukwu Esther Ebele, Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu. (2025, March), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGY AND SCIENCE EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’PERFORMANCE IN ZOOLOGY COURSE", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 406-414 |
| 4 | Ebele Chinelo Okigbo, Onyekachi Promise Ogbodo, Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu. (2025, June), "EFFECT OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING APPROACH ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 488-497 |
| 5 | Ebele Chinelo Okigbo, Kenneth Ejiofor Odo, Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu. (2024, March), "Effect of peer tutoring strategy on mathematics achievement of secondary school students with different ability level in Oji-river local government area, Enugu state", Journal of Education, Science and Engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 241-249 |
| 6 | Mbaegbu Chioma Stephanie, Izunna Shedrack Nwuba, Akachukwu Esther Ebele. (2024, October), "Effect of Ethnobiology Instructional Approach on Secondary School students’ Interest in Biology Concepts in Onitsha Education Zone.", UNIZIK ORIENT JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 178-185 |
| 7 | Izunna Nwuba, Isaac-Martin C Mmodum, Cynthia C Agwuna, Chioma S Mbaegbu, Sussan O Egwu, Opeyemi F Awosika. (2024, March), "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 |
| 8 | Ekwutosi. D Abumchukwu, Angela. A , Obikezie, Maxwell. C, Ekoyo, Destiny. O, Enebechi, Regina. I, Amobi, Uchenna. V, Mbaegbu, Chioma. S, Akachukwu, Esther. E , Uche. (2024, April), "Social Learning Environment And Problem-Solving Techniques On Students’ Performance In Senior Secondary School Science: Do Gender Moderate The Correlation?", Webology, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 240-256 |
| 9 | Izunna Shedrack Nwuba, Maxwell Chukwunazo Obikezie, Joy Chidinma Chinwe, Loveth Chinaza Agbo, Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu, Chisom Precious Anyigor. (2024, April), "The correlation between test anxiety and academic achievement in Biology among secondary school students in Nigeria", International Journal of Education, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 133-140 |
| 10 | Chioma S. MBAEGBU, Johnbosco O.C. OKEKEOKOSISI, Nkechi T. NCHIKWO. (2023, December), "STUDY BEHAVIOUR AND STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN SELECTED SCIENCE SUBJECTS AMONGST SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 60-75 |
| 11 | Akachukwu Esther Ebele, Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu, Onyinye Stella Anazodo. (2023, November), "GOAL SETTING SELF-REGULATED LEARNING AS CORRELATE OF STUDENTS’ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 101-110 |
| 12 | Evelyn O Egolum, B Ukamaka Onuigwe, C Stephanie Mbaegbu. (2023, August), "EXTENT OF UTILIZATION OF COLLABORATIVE TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES BY SCIENCE TEACHERS", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 97-107 |
| 13 | Regina Ijeamesi Enebechi, Onyinye Stella Anazodo, Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu. (2023, August), "EFFECT OF DEEP CONCEPTUAL AND THINK-PAIR-SHARE STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGICAL CONCEPT OF BLOOD CIRCULATION IN AWKA METROPOLIS", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 108-119 |
| 14 | M. Abigail Mbaegbu, Stephanie Chioma | Osuafor. (2023, February), "Ethnobiology Instructional Approach: Effect on Secondary School Students Retention of Biology Concepts in Onitsha Education Zone", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-1,, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 237-245 |
| 15 | Mbaegbu Chioma Stephanie, Opeyemi - Aluko Awosika, J.O.C. Okekeokosisi. (2023, January), "Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning Strategy on Undergraduate Science Education Students' Achievement in Laboratory Organization and Management in Nigerian Universities", Puissant, Vol. 4, pp 917-927 |
| 16 | Mbaegbu Chioma Stephanie, Abigail Osuafor. (2023, March), "Effect Of Ethnobiology Instructional Approach On Academic Achievement Of Secondary School Students In Biology In Onitsha Education Zone", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 39-44 |
| 17 | Mbaegbu, Chioma S., Ikeanumba, Chukwuemeka B., & Anazodo, Onyinye S.. (2023, June), "Emotional Intelligence as A Predictor of Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Biology in Awka Education Zone, Anambra State", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 130-135 |
| 18 | Dr. Egolum, Evelyn Obianuju & Mbaegbu, Chioma Stephanie. (2023, July), "SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS THAT INFLUNCES SCIENCE STUDENTS’ PRIOR KNOWLEDGE, SELF- MOTIVATION AND SELF- EFFICACY FOR ENHANCED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 79-89 |
| 19 | Stephanie C. OBIALOR, Chris O. MBAEGBU. (2022, December), "SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENETIFIC CREATIVITY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA", UNIZIK Journal of STM Education, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 92-100 |
| 20 | Mbaegbu Chioma Stephanie, Okonkwo Georgina Ifeoma, Chidimma Happiness Okonkwo, Chris Obialor. (2022, January), "SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENETIFIC CREATIVITY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA", UNIZIK Journal of STM Education, pp 92-100 |
| 21 | Mbaegbu Chioma Stephanie, Nwoye Amarachukwu Nkechi, David-Okoro Ijeoma Lilian.. (2021, June), "The Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Science Education In Anambra State Of Nigeria.", American Journal of Higher Education JAAR Publishing Center San Francisco, CA, USA, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 22 | Theophilus S. Chima, Chioma S. Mbaegbu. (2021, October), "BASIC SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA POST COVID-19 CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS", SOUTH EASTERN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (SEJRSD), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 114-134 |
| 23 | Mbaegbu Chioma Stephanie, Awosika Opeyemi Fadekemi, Akachukwu Esther Ebele, Ikusika Bamidele Adunola. (2020, November), "Relationship Between Biology Teachers' Level Of Creativity In Teaching And Academic Performance Of Secondary School Students In Awka South, Anambra", American Journal of Biological and Environmental Statistics, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 71-75 |
| 24 | MBAEGBU chioma stephanie. (2020, August), "Improving Students’ Retention Of Biology Concepts In Onitsha Education Zone: Effects Of Sequential Usage Of Three Teaching", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 119-125 |
| 25 | Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu, Esther Ebele Akachukwu. (2020, July), "IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BIOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTHEAST GEOPOLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA.", SOUTH EASTERN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (SEJRSD), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 121-131 |
| 26 | MBAEGBU, Chioma Stephanie , Prof. OSUAFOR M. Abigail , AKACHUKWU Esther Ebele. (2020, April), "Effects Of Sequential Usage Of Three Teaching Methods On Academic Achievement Of Secondary School Students In Biology In Onitsha Education Zone", IOSR Journals, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 49-56 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "EFFECT OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING APPROACH ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE" (2026). Completed Masters project by OGBODO PROMISE ONYEKACHI 2022606001FA |
| 2 | "Academic Resilience and Emotional Intelligence As Predictors of Secondary School Students Achievement in Biology in Ogidi Education Zone" (2026). Completed Masters project by Achebe chinecherem Miracle 2023606032FA |
| 3 | "EFFECT OF PEER TUTORING TECHNIQUE ON MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES LEVEL IN OJI-RIVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Odo Kenneth Ejiofor 2023606002FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Sir EMEKA OFFOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD" (May, 2013 to May, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by Sir EMEKA OFFOR FOUNDATION |
| 2 | Awardee: "Award Of Federal Government Scholarship For Studies In Nigeria Tertiary Institutions" (July, 2010 to July, 2011). Completed sponsored grant by Federal Ministry Of Education |
| 3 | Awardee: "BODE AMAO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD" (August, 2009 to August, 2010). Completed sponsored grant by BODE AMAO |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of STM Education" (November, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies (UNIJERPS)" (January, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters final defense" (February, 2025 to February, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Masters external/final defence" (November, 2024 to December, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "Science Education Department Accreditation organizing committee 2023/2024" (January, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Faculty of Education Student Advisory Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Education committee on learning material and exhibition" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Biology Programme coordinator, "Science Education Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | Secretary, "Faculty of Education Student Advisory Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | Coordinator Academic advisers for Biology Option, "Science Education Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (December, 2024) |
| 6 | Editor, "Science Education Journal committee" (December, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, "Science Education Departmental Budget Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 8 | Member, "Science Education Examination Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 9 | Secretary, "Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Science Education Department 2023/2024" (January, 2024) |
| 10 | Academic adviser, "Science Education Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2024) |
| 11 | Biology Programme coordinator, "Science Education Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2024 to October, 2025) |
| 12 | Member, "Accreditation Organizing Committee, Science Education Department" (January, 2024) |
| 13 | Member, "Send forth committee, Science Education Department" (January, 2024) |
| 14 | Member, "Examination committee, Science Education Department." (January, 2024) |
| 15 | Academic Adviser, "Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (May, 2023) |
| 16 | Member, "Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (May, 2023) |
| 17 | Member, "Examination Committee, Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (May, 2023) |
| 18 | Member, "Send Forth Committee, Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (May, 2023) |
| 19 | Member, "Committee on Environment and Utilities, Faculty of Education, UNIZIK" (January, 2023) |
| 20 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 21 | Member, "Faculty of Education Committee on Environment and Utilities" (January, 2023) |
| 22 | Public Relation Officer (P.R.O), "Adazi Nnukwu Town Development Union (Women Wing) Onitsha Branch" (December, 2022) |
| 23 | Academic Adviser, "Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (February, 2022 to April, 2023) |
| 24 | Member, "Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (February, 2022 to April, 2023) |
| 25 | Member, "Examination Committee, Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (February, 2022 to April, 2023) |
| 26 | Member, "Examination Committee, Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (July, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 27 | Member, "Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (July, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 28 | Coordinator, "Biology Academic Advisers, Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (July, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 29 | Member, "Committee On Learning Materials And Exhibition, Faculty Of Education, UNIZIK" (March, 2021) |
| 30 | Assistant Academic Adviser, "Department of Science Education (Biology Option), UNIZIK" (July, 2019 to June, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "Science Teachers Association of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/Science-Teachers-Association-of-Nigeria-1610887635817276/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/R/00154 (member since 2012), https://trcn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Faculty of Education 2023 National (Hybrid) Conference", (Faculty of Education, NAU, Awka), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; ASUU- NAU secretariat |
| 2 | "Science Teachers Association of Nigeria 63rd Annual Conference on learning science and STEM Education", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 14th August, 2023 to 17th August, 2023; Zoom online |
| 3 | "2021 Faculty of Education Annual National Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty of Education, NAU, Awka), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Chike okolie center for entrepreneurship studies NAU, Awka |
| 4 | "61st Annual STAN Conference", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 23rd August, 2021 to 26th August, 2021; Zoom online meeting App |
| 5 | "60th Annual STAN Conference", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 19th August, 2019 to 24th August, 2019; Sa'adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Faculty of Education Annual retreat on fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education Workshop/ Seminar Committee, NAU, Awka), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; ASUU- NAU secretariat |
| 2 | "Sandwich programme training on on-line teaching and examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe university sandwich unit), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU- NAU secretariat |
| 3 | "Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) Anambra State Branch Annual Workshop/Training of Science Teachers", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 14th June, 2023 to 15th June, 2023; Christ the King College, Onitsha |
| 4 | "Faculty of Education Annual Workshop on Staff Professional Conduct", (Faculty of Education Workshop/ Seminar Committee, NAU, Awka), 2nd November, 2021 to 2nd November, 2021; CBN Hall Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "Train-The-Trainers Science Advocacy Workshop For Biology Teachers", (PlagXnigeria and Lifeporte Educational Project), 7th January, 2020 to 8th January, 2020; Anatomy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Learn Africa Plc Workshop", (Learn Africa Plc), 24th June, 2015 to 24th June, 2015; People's club hall, Nkpor, onitsha, Anambra state |