Mr. Uzochukwu Miracle Okafor
Mr. Uzochukwu Miracle Okafor is a LECTURER I in CHINESE STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Chinese Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CHINESE STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | XIAMEN UNIVERSITY, CHINA. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2014) September, 2013 to September, 2014 CHINESE LANGUAGE |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2011) July, 2007 to January, 2011 IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES |
| 3 | COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL, NWAFIA. (FSLC, August, 2007) August, 2002 to June, 2007 |
| 4 | XIAMEN UNIVERSITY, CHINA. (Master Degree, ) July, 2014 to June, 2016 MTCSOL MASTERS IN TEACHING CHINESE |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Hebei Normal University, China (December, 2021) January, 2021 to December, 2021 Chinese Language |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Administrator, Hamakang Global Services February, 2023 to September, 2023 |
| 2 | Chinese language Consultant, CGGC Chinese Construction Company May, 2022 to February, 2023 |
| 3 | Chinese-English Translator, Goodv Nigeria Limited January, 2022 to March, 2022 |
| 4 | Part time Mandarin Lecturer, University of Calabar July, 2021 to February, 2022 |
| 5 | LECTURER II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | FOREIGN LANGUAGE LECTURER, Quanzhou Normal University, China September, 2017 to July, 2019 |
| 7 | ESL TEACHER, Domino Eduacation Xiamen, China July, 2016 to July, 2017 |
| 8 | English Language and Literature Teacher, National Youth Service (Ojorube Grammar School, Ekiti) March, 2012 to March, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Shaoan, M. M. R., Anh, P. T., Okafor, M. U., Lahinta, A. N., & Nanayakkara, P. U.. (2025, January), "In-Depth Exploration of The Constraints Connected to Diverse Curriculum Designs on A Global Scale: A Literature Review", . International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research., Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 213-226 |
| 2 | Michael A. A., Ekene F. O, Oluwasegun A O., Yohana K. M., Abazie G. A., Ilokanulo S. N, Miracle Uzochukwu Okafor, Okoye M. C., Sayibu M., AYM A. I. (2024, May), "Exploring the Transformative Journey of Academic Libraries in Africa before and after COVID-19 and in the Generative AI Era", The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Vol. 50, (Issue 4), pp 1-12 |
| 3 | Okafor, M.U. (2024, October), "Teacher Professional Development in Higher Education: Perspective of Non-Native Chinese Language Teachers in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 2055-2065 |
| 4 | Irene M, Md Mirajur S, Tebatso N, Niamh L, Okafor Miracle Uzochukwu. (2024, January), "Teachers’ Role in School Decision-Making Process: A Case Study of Teachers and School Leaders Perceptions in Rwanda Public Secondary School", Asia Social Issues, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 2-17 |
| 5 | Okafor, Miracle Uzochukwu. (2023, December), "Confucius Educational Philosophy and Implication for Contemporary Nigerian University Students", Journal of Chinese & African Studies (JOCAS), (ISSN: 2782-7879), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 6 | Okafor, M U. (2022, June), "Strategies of Enhancing the Teaching Image and Quality of Local Chinese Language Teachers in Nigeria", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Languages, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 279 |
| 7 | Okafor, M.U. (2021, January), "A Study Of Chinese Language Teaching And Learning In The Department Of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. 尼日利亚纳姆迪·阿齐克韦大学中文系汉语教学现状调查研究", Journal of Chinese and African Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Okafor, M.U. (2021, March), "Study Of Chinese And Igbo Tone Marks: Challenges And Recommendations To Igbo Learners Of Chinese Language. 汉语与尼日利亚伊博语的声调分析研究", International Journal of IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Okafor, M.U. (2021, February), "Sociolinguistic Study Of Taboos In Chinese And Igbo Language 伊博语与汉语中的语言禁忌研究.", ÉKWÉ JỌNAL NKE NDỊ IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Patrick, O. B & Okafor, M.U. (2021, August), "Continuing Professional Development: Understanding The Perceptions Of Higher Institution Lecturers In Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 12, (Issue 20) |
| 11 | Okafor, M.U. (2021, August), "Second Language Acquisition: Analysis Of Chinese Learning Challenges And Influence Of Igbo Language On Igbo Learners Of Chinese Language.", Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences., Vol. 02, (Issue 08), pp 38-46 |
| 12 | Okafor, M.U. (2020, January), "Chinese Color Symbolism: Its Significance To Igbo People", Odezuruigbo: International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Okafor, M.U & Ikegwuonwu, C.I. (2020, November), "Chinese And Igbo Proverbs: Analysis Of Sexism", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 6, pp 67-76 |
| 14 | Odinye, S.I & Okafor, M.U. (2020, October), "Language Transfer: An Analysis Of Nigerian Students’ Chinese Language Essay Writing.语言迁移：尼日利亚汉语学习者的作文写作分析研究", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Okafor, M U. (2016, June), "尼日利亚大学生学习汉语的困难与对策-以纳姆迪 ·阿齐克韦大学孔子学院为例". Xiamen University, China. |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwigwe,E. O; Okafor. M. U; Wilson, I. C; Igweani, C. (2025, January), "A Literature Review of Place-Based Education in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Review of Challenges, Global Adaptations, and Implementation Strategies", Twenty-first International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability |
| 2 | A.A Juma, M.U. Okafor. (2024, October), "The realization of 21st-century skills in primary school learning context in Tanzania: Challenges and way forward", 2nd International Conference in Education. The conference is organised by the Faculty of Education, the Open University of Tanzania, pp 55 |
| 3 | Okafor, M.U & Juma, A.A. (2024, October), "The Role of Teacher Professional Development In Managing Learning Crisis In Nigerian Primary Schools", School of Education and Lifelong Learning, Kenyatta University, Kenya, pp 37-38 |
| 4 | Okafor, M.U; Juma, A.A & Micheal Praise, C. (2024, December), "ChatGPT in higher education language learning: A systematic review", International Congress on Educational Artificial Intelligence (ICEAI 2024), University of Alicante, Spain, pp 58 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Project cooperation of Investigating and Research of Chinese Books in Nigeria" (September, 2021 to September, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Belt and Road Academy of Beijing Language and Culture University |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "SINO-NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIONS 尼日利亚和中国教育合作" (December, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "现代汉语与约鲁巴语三身代词 对比分析 (Comparative study of the Personal Pronouns in Chinese And Yoruba Language" (June, 2021) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "尼日利亚纳姆迪•阿齐克韦大学孔子学院的汉语文化教学研究 RESEARCH ON CHINESE CULTURE TEACHING IN CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA" (March, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | ICT Oficer, "Chinese Studies Department" (October, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Academic Service Committee, Unizik" (May, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Language Lab Management Committee, Unizik." (May, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Room and Space Allocation Committee, Unizik." (May, 2021) |
| 5 | Staff Adviser, "Department of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to June, 2023) |
| 6 | Exam Officer, "Department of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2020 to September, 2023) |
| 7 | Youth leader, "Church of Christ, Amaenyi Awka" (January, 2010 to January, 2012) |
| 8 | Public relations officer, "Department of African and Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2009 to September, 2010) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN)" (member since 2023), https://lan.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Twenty-first International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability", (Florida International University, Miami, USA), 23rd January, 2025 to 25th January, 2025; Online |
| 2 | "International Congress on Educational Artificial Intelligence", (organized by the PROMETEO MEEBAI Project and the UNESCO Chair of Education, Research and Digital Inclusion, hosted at the University of Alicante, Spain.), 3rd December, 2024 to 5th December, 2024; Spain |
| 3 | "2nd International Conference in Education", (organized by the Faculty of Education, the Open University of Tanzania.), 16th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2024; Tanzania |
| 4 | "35th Conference of the linguistic association of Nigeria.Themed: From policy to practice: Implementation strategies for the national language policy in Nigeria", (Hosted by the departments of African languages and English, Al-qalam University, Nigeria.), 14th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2024; Kaduna, Nigeria |
| 5 | "10th International annual school of education and lifelong learning conference, 2024", (Organized by School of Education and Life long Learning, Kenyatta University, Kenya), 3rd October, 2024 to 4th October, 2024; Kenya |
| 6 | "Department of Linguistics International Conference: Language, Literature and Insecurity in West Africa", (Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 21st March, 2022 to 24th March, 2022; Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "the SEAMEO-UT Teacher e-Training Series Course titled: Educational Practices to Promote Inquiry -Based Learning for the 21st Century", (Organized by Center for Research on International Cooperation in Educational Development (CRICED) University of Tsukuba.), 19th September, 2024 to 9th October, 2024; Japan |
| 2 | "SEAMEO-UT Teacher e-Training Series", (CRICED, University of Tsukuba, SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization), 3rd July, 2024 to 24th July, 2024; zoom |
| 3 | "Chinese Bindao Martial Arts", (Chinese Ministry of Sports and Martial Arts), 18th December, 2023 to 28th December, 2023; Southwest University, China |
| 4 | "International Chinese Education Local Chinese Teacher Training Program", (Institute of Global Chinese Language Teacher Education, East China Normal University), 11th July, 2022 to 24th July, 2022; East China Normal University |
| 5 | "Building Professional Presentation Skills", (U.S Consulate General Lagos), 15th March, 2022 to 29th March, 2022; Awka |
| 6 | "Fact Checking and Detecting Misinformation", (West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy), 21st January, 2022 to 22nd January, 2022; Window of America, Unizik Awka |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Southeast Asian Waste Hero Model Schools: A Webinar on Best Practices", (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainability), 22nd August, 2024 to 22nd August, 2024; zoom |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Scientific Writing And Publishing", (organized by Prof. Israel Agaku, Head of Extramural Education, Chisquares Inc.), 4th October, 2024 to 1st November, 2024; zoom |
| 2 | "6th round table under the theme Evolving landscape in Nigerian Education and Research", (Organized by the UNESCO Chair in Education, Research and Digital Inclusion, University of Alicante, Spain), 12th September, 2024 to 12th September, 2024; Zoom |
| 3 | "SEAMEO Special Webinar on International Day of Education Theme: Changing Course, Transforming Education", (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization), 24th January, 2022 to 24th January, 2022; zoom |
| 4 | "SEAMEO-UNESCO-TTF-IITE Experts Forum & SEAMEO WTD e-Festival: Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2021", (UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education (UNESCO Bangkok)), 5th October, 2021 to 5th October, 2021; zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Faculty Of Arts Career Development Training", (CCCD), 9th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; FACULTY OF ARTS |
| 2 | "A Conference On The Analects Of Confucius", (Hanban), 26th August, 2017 to 30th August, 2017; Chinese Confucianism museum, Quzhou |
| 3 | "MTCSOL International Training For Local Chinese Language Teachers", (HANBAN Office of Chinese Language International), 10th July, 2017 to 28th July, 2017; SHANGHAI CHINA |
| 4 | "Shalong Chinese Language And Linguistics Seminar", (XIAMEN UNIVERSITY), 9th October, 2015 to 16th October, 2015; XIAMEN CHINA |