Dr. Victoria Chidiebele Udenwa
Dr. Victoria Chidiebele Udenwa is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Udenwa, Victoria; a staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in the Faculty of Education. I studied at University of Nigeria, Nsukka and University of Lagos, Akoka.
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Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
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Evaluation Of English Language Textbooks Used In The Junior Secondary Schools In Awka Education Zone
Implementation Of Blended Learning For Effective Instructional Delivery In Higher Institutions In Political Uncertainty In Anambra State
Use Of Hypertext Application For Improvement Of English Reading Skills Of Secondary School Dyslexic Students For Sustainable Curriculum Delivery
Awareness Of Use Of Artificial Intelligence Tools For Learning Of English Language Among Secondary School Students In Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State
Extensiveness Of Synthesizing Instructional Resources In Aid Of Special Needs Students In Secondary Schools In Anambra State
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2023) September, 2012 to November, 2023 P.hD Curriculum Studies |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2021) September, 1993 to September, 1994 PGD - Public Administration Public Administration |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2021) August, 1995 to July, 1997 MPA Masters In Public Administration |
| 4 | University Of Lagos, Akoka. (Master Degree, July, 2006) September, 2004 to June, 2006 M.Ed/English Education |
| 5 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 1992) September, 1989 to September, 1991 B.A/Ed/English Education |
| 6 | Anambra State College Of Education, Awka. (NCE, December, 1988) September, 1985 to June, 1988 NCE Education |
| 7 | College Of Arts, Science And Technology, Oko. (SSCE, June, 1985) September, 1984 to June, 1985 WAEC/SSCE WAEC/SSCE |
| 8 | St. John Of Secondary School, Awka. (SSCE, June, 1984) September, 1979 to June, 1984 WAEC/SSCE WAEC/SSCE |
| 9 | Aguoji Primary School, Ifitedunu. (FSLC, August, 1982) September, 1973 to July, 1979 FSLC First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Assistant Coordinator- PGDE Programmes, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Member - Committee on Friendly Environment, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Member - Committee on Safety of learning materials, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Member/ Secretary- Departmental Library Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Member - CCMAS Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 6 | Member- Undergraduate Result Computation and Result Tracking Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 7 | Member - Alumni Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 8 | Member - Mentoring Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 9 | Student Academic Adviser - Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2023 to Present |
| 10 | Undergraduate Academic Advising and Result Computation (Igbo/ Fine Art) option, NNAMDI Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2021 to Present |
| 11 | Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2020 to Present |
| 12 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2019 to Present |
| 13 | Head of Department ( General Studies Department- GNS, Federal Training Centre, Enugu September, 2016 to July, 2019 |
| 14 | Staff Secretary, Federal Training Centre, Enugu September, 2016 to July, 2019 |
| 15 | Examination Officer,, Federal Training Centre, Enugu September, 2015 to July, 2019 |
| 16 | Financial Secretary- Academic Staff Union, Federal Training Centre, Enugu March, 2012 to August, 2016 |
| 17 | Lecturer- GNS Department, Federal Training Centre, Enugu September, 2009 to July, 2019 |
| 18 | PTA and Staff Secondary, Government Secondary School, Jiwa- Abuja September, 2007 to July, 2009 |
| 19 | Member- Examination Committee, Government Secondary School, Jiwa-Abuja September, 2007 to July, 2009 |
| 20 | Head of Department- Arts and Languages, Government Secondary School, Jiwa- Abuja September, 2007 to July, 2009 |
| 21 | Coordinator and Patroness- Literary and Debating Society, Government Secondary School, Jiwa-Abuja November, 2006 to July, 2009 |
| 22 | English Language teacher, Government Secondary School, Jiwa, Abuja September, 2006 to July, 2009 |
| 23 | English Language teacher, Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Yaba- Lagos September, 2005 to July, 2005 |
| 24 | Member - Examination/Promotion Board meeting, Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Yaba-Lagos September, 2003 to July, 2005 |
| 25 | Head of Department/ Arts, Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Yaba- Lagos September, 2003 to July, 2005 |
| 26 | Patroness - Literary and Debating Club, Government Secondary School, Yaba, Lagos September, 2002 to July, 2005 |
| 27 | Coordinator - Entrance Examination, Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Yaba- Lagos September, 2002 to September, 2005 |
| 28 | SSS 2 Year Tutor, Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Yaba- Lagos October, 2001 to July, 2003 |
| 29 | English Language teacher, Top grade Secondary School, Surulere, Lagos September, 1997 to July, 2001 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Obiageli Ifeoma Ikwuka, Victoria Chidiebele Udenwa. Chinyere Celina Okoye, Solomon Ekene Eluemuno and Justin Chinecherem Orji.. (2020, October) Influence of Use of Sms on English Language Writing Skills of students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Timex Printing and Publishing Company, Ogui - Enugu, Nigeria, pp 336-341 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | V. C. Udenwa, C. C. Okoye, O. I. Ikwuka & C. N. Chetuya. (2024, August), "Use of hypertext application for improvement of English reading skills of secondary school dyslexic students for sustainable curriculum delivery", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education |
| 2 | C. C. Okoye, V. C. Udenwa, O. I. Ikwuka & C. N. Chetuya. (2024, June), "Awareness of use of Artificial intelligence tools for learning of English Language among secondary school students in Awka LGA, Anambra state", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | K. I. Mark, S. E. Nwana & V. C. Udenwa. (2024, June), "Extensiveness of synthesizing instructional resources in aid of special needs students in Anambra state", Journal of Guidance and Counseling Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 4 | C. C. Okoye, V. C. Udenwa. O. I. Ikwuka & L. O. Ogben. (2023, June), "Implementation of blended learning for effective instructional delivery in higher institutions in socio-political uncertainty in Anambra state, Nigeria", Unizik Orient Journal of Education |
| 5 | Udenwa, V.C & Okoye, C.C.. (2023, May), "Evaluation of English Textbooks used in the Junior Secondary Schools in Awka Education Zone, Anambra State", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Akudolu, L-R and Udenwa, V.C. (2022, April), "Differential Effect of Rol Play Method and School Location on Senior Secondary School Students’ English Language Skills Acquisition in Awka Education Zone", CSCanada Studies in Literature and Language |
| 7 | Akudolu, L-R and Udenwa, V.C. (2022, March), "Distinctive Effect of Role Play Instructional Method and Gender on English Language Skills’ Acquisition of Secondary School Students in Awka Education Zone", Higher Education of Social Science, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 11-18 |
| 8 | Ikwuka, O. I, Okoye, A.C, Nkemjika, O, Udenwa, V.C Okoye, C.C and Okoh, R.A.. (2021, September), "Undergraduate Students’ Perception of Online Learning Amidst Covid-19 in NNAMDI Azikiwe University, Awka", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education |
| 9 | Ikwuka, O.I, Okoye, A.C, Olanikawu, S.A, Udenwa, V.C, Okoye, C.C and Ikwuka, D.C.. (2021, October), "Emergency Remote teaching during COVID-19 Pandemic lockdown: Nigerian University students’ Perspective", Global Biosecurity |
| 10 | Ikwuka, O.I., Okoye, C.A., Olanikawu, S.A., Igbokwe, I.C., Offordile, A.A., Okoye, C.., Udenwa, V.C., Ezejibuaku, A.I.. (2021, August), "Awareness And Adoption Of Information And Communication Technology Innovations Among Secondary School Students In Anambra State, Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Education and Social Stufies, Vol. 19, (Issue 4), pp 7-12 |
| 11 | Ikwuka, O.I., Okoye, C.C., Udenwa, V.C., Eluemunor Asigwe, J.H., Ogechi, N., Usonwanne,, H. I. and Nwoba, O.P.. (2021, March), "ICT Competencies Needed by teachers for effective teaching of English Language in Secondary Schools", ICT Competencies Needed by teachers for effective teaching of English Language in Secondary Schools., Vol. 5, (Issue 8) |
| 12 | Ikwuka, O.I., Ofodile, C.N., Igbokwe, I.C., Udenwa, V.C., Okoye, C.C., Oguejiofor,C.N.. (2021, ), "Utilization Of E- Learning Resources Among Lecturers In National Open University Study Centers In South East Nigeria", European Journal of Human Resource Management Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 153 - 163 |
| 13 | Udenwa, V.C and Ikonta, N.R.. (2008, September), "Evaluation of English Language Textbooks used in the Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria. A case study of Lagos State Schools.", International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "EXTENT OF INTEGRATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES IN AID OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE" (2025). Completed Masters project by MARK KINGSLEY IKEAGWUCHI 2022176001FA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL EDUCATION" (August, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY CHEMISTRY TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ORUMBA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA" (July, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY CHEMISTRY TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ORUMBA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA" (July, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | ATTENDEE, "UNESCO" (April, 2025 to April, 2025) |
| 2 | MEMBER/SECRETARY, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA ,DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS , FACULTY OF EDUCATION" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA ,DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS , FACULTY OF EDUCATION" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA ,DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS , FACULTY OF EDUCATION" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, COLLEGE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES" (April, 2024) |
| 6 | MEMBER, ASST CO-ORDINATOR, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA ,DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS , FACULTY OF EDUCATION" (July, 2024) |
| 7 | COURSE FACILITATOR, "NATIONAL TEACHER'S INSTITUTE" (September, 2024) |
| 8 | Member- Micro-teaching, Macro-Teaching and Teaching Practice Committee, "Department of Educational Foundations, Nandi Azikiwe University,Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 9 | Member- Workshop and Seminars Committee, "Faculty of Education, Nandi Azikiwe University,Awka." (January, 2023) |
| 10 | Member: Committee on Safety of Learning Materials, "Educational Foundations Department:, NNAMDI Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023) |
| 11 | Member/Secretary: Departmental Library Committee, "Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023) |
| 12 | Assistant Coordinator- PGDE Programmes, "Department of Educational Foundations, NNAMDI Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023) |
| 13 | Member- Undergraduate Academic Advising and Result Computation (Igbo and Fine Art options), "Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023) |
| 14 | Member- CCMAS Committee, "Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023) |
| 15 | Member- UG Result Computation and Result Tracking Committee, "Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023) |
| 16 | Member - Alumni Committee, "Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023) |
| 17 | Member: Committee on Friendly Environment, "Department of Educational Foundations,NNAMDI Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023) |
| 18 | PARTICIPANT, "DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (September, 2023 to September, 2023) |
| 19 | PARTICIPANT, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (October, 2023 to November, 2023) |
| 20 | PARTICIPANT, "DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (June, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 21 | PARTICIPANT, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (September, 2023 to September, 2023) |
| 22 | DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANT PG CO-ORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (November, 2023 to January, 2025) |
| 23 | STUDENT ACADEMIC ADVISER, "DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (January, 2023 to July, 2024) |
| 24 | Student Academic Adviser, "Department of Educational Foundations, NNAMDI Azikiwe University, Awka." (January, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "World Council for curriculum and Instruction (WCCI)" (member since 2012), https://www.wcci-international.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - CT/S/03960 (member since 2006), https://teachersregistrationcouncilofnigeria |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Re-Engineering Education for Good Governance, Security, crativity and Environmental Protection for NationalDevelopment in Covid-19 Pandemic Era", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Chike Okoli Center for Entreprenuer Studies |
| 2 | "Emerging Issues in Higher Education", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 18th April, 2016 to 19th April, 2016; Auditorium |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "On-Line Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASSU NAU, Secretariat |
| 2 | "E-Learning in Tertiary Institution in Nigeria", (Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th June, 2023 to 7th June, 2023; Micro-teaching Building |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "REIMAGINING EDUCATION FOR A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE;THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE COMBATING EDUCATIONAL CRISES AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA", (UNESCO), 8th April, 2025 to 10th April, 2025; UNIVERSITAT D' ALACANT ONLINE |
| 2 | "Adaptation to Climate Change in Nigeria", (World council for Curriculum and instruction (WCCI) Nigerian Chapter), 17th October, 2013 to 17th October, 2013; Choice Hotels, Awka |
| 3 | "Computer Appreciation and Application", (Federal Training Centre, Enugu), 12th October, 2010 to 22nd October, 2010; Computer Departmental Hall, Fedral Training Centre, Enugu |