Dr. Esther Ebele Akachukwu
Dr. Esther Ebele Akachukwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in SCIENCE EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Akachukwu Esther Ebele in the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education. I am currently a senior lecturer.I am a native of Nnewi in Nnewi North of Anambra state.
Personal Information
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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) September, 2019 to July, 2023 PhD Biology Education |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2018) October, 2011 to June, 2018 Msc Science Education |
| 3 | University Of Benin. (Master Degree, September, 2011) October, 2009 to September, 2011 |
| 4 | National Teacher's Institute. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2008) November, 2006 to October, 2008 |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2007) August, 2002 to August, 2007 Bsc Botany |
| 6 | Federal Government Girls College Onitsha. (SSCE, August, 2002) August, 1996 to August, 2002 WASSCE |
| 7 | All Saints Primary School Onitsha. (FSLC, August, 1996) August, 1990 to August, 1996 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Sandwich Programme coordinator, Dept of science Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Departmental representative, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Quality assurance representative February, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Senior lecturer, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe September, 2010 to September, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Akachukwu EE et al. (2019, August) Basic Education in Nigeria: matters arising , pp 234-252 |
| 2 | Akachukwu et al. (2014, February) Readings in science methodology for tertiary institutions |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Akachukwu Esther Ebele; Ezeobi Gloria Ogechukwu, Awosika Opeyemi Fadekemi. (2023, July), "Goal -setting self regulated learning as correlates of senior secondary school two (SS 2) students interest in Biology", Unizik Journal of Educational research and policy studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 5), pp 437-446 |
| 2 | Akachukwu Ebele Esther ; Okoli Josephine Nwanneka. (2023, March), "Differential Aptitude as predictor of secondary school students'academic achievement in Biology in Onitsha Education Zone", International Journal of Innovative Research and advanced studies,(IJIRAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 17 - 22 |
| 3 | Akachukwu Esther Ebele; Okoli Josephine Nwanneka. (2023, March), "Cognitive Engagement As a predictor of secondary school students academic achievement in Biology in Onitsha Education Zone", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 133 - 138 |
| 4 | Akachukwu Esther Ebele, Chioma Stephanie Mbaegbu, Onyinye Stella Anazodo. (2023, August), "Goal setting self regulated learning as correlates of students achievement in Biology", African journal of Educational management, teaching and entrepreneurship studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 101-110 |
| 5 | John Bosco OC, Anaekwe , Akachukwu Esther Ebele, Kaptani YA. (2023, October), "Effect of computer games instructional strategy on secondary school students achievement and gender in data processing in Ogidi education zone", Journal of social sciences and educational research review, (Issue 1), pp 218-224 |
| 6 | Akachukwu EE, Onyebueke AC,, Adimonyemma RN. (2021, ), "Evaluation Of The Teaching Behaviors Of Biology Teachers In Secondary Schools In Orlu LGA, Imo State", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-7 |
| 7 | Akachukwu E.E, Okoli J.N. (2021, ), "Effects Of Interpretation Construction Based Instructional Strategy On Student's Achievement In Ecological Concepts In Onitsha Education Zone", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 10-18 |
| 8 | Irede E.O, Akachukwu E.E. (2020, June), "Biology Student's Perception Of The Fairness, Authenticity And Influence Of Continuous Assessment On Academic Performance", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 25, (Issue 6) |
| 9 | Mbaegbu C.S, Akachukwu E.E. (2020, ), "Impact Of Information And Communication Technology In Teaching And Learning Of Biology In Secondary Schools In South East Geopolitical Zone Of Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 121-131 |
| 10 | Mbaegbu C.S, Osuafor M. A, Akachukwu E.E. (2020, March), "Effects Of Sequential Usae Of Three Teaching Methods On Academic Achievement Of Secondary School Students In Biology In Onitsha Education Zone", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 2) |
| 11 | Mbaegbu CS, Awosika OF, Akachukwu EE,, Ikusika BA. (2020, ), "Relationship Between Biology Teachers' Level Of Creativity In Teaching And Academic Performance Of Secondary School Students In Awka South Anambra State", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 71-75 |
| 12 | Akachukwu E.E, Adimonyemma R. N. (2020, January), "Extent of utilization of Biology laboratory and irs importance in teaching and learning biology in secondary schools in Awka South LGA", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 66-75 |
| 13 | Irede E.O, Okoli J.N and Akachukwu E.E. (2019, August), "Effect Of Using Science Writing Heuristics During Instruction On Student's Achievement In Biology", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 24 - 29 |
| 14 | Akachukwu EE. (2019, November), "influence of study habit on academic performance of Biology students in senior secondary schools in Awgu local government area of Enugu state", Journal of Science Education, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 81-87 |
| 15 | Akachukwu E.E, Adimonyemma R. N, Igboabuchi NA. (2018, ), "Influence Of Parent's Socio-economic Status On The Academic Achievement In Biology Of Public Secondary School Students In Orlu LGA Imo State", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 66-73 |
| 16 | Adimonyemma R. N, Akachukwu E.E Igboabuchi NA. (2018, ), "Impact Of Class Size On Students' Academic Performance In Biology In Idemili North Local Government Area Of Anambra Statelocal", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 8) |
| 17 | Egbeama NB, Akachukwu EE. (2017, May), "Strategies for refocusing basic science and technology teaching towards students' skill aquisition for Nigeria's economic recovery and sustainable development", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 255-265 |
| 18 | Ilodibia et al. (2016, September), "Proximate, vitamin, mineral and anatomical studies on Vitex chrysocarpa planch ex Benth (verbenaceae)", Journal of advances in Biology and biotechnology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 19 | Ilodibia et al. (2016, May), "International Journal of plant and soil sciences", International Journal of plant and soil sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 20 | Ilodibia et al. (2016, September), "Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on Vitex chrysocarpa (planch ex Benth)", American journal of life science researches, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 127-131 |
| 21 | Ilodibia et al. (2016, May), "Growth and yield performance to plant density of Celosia argentea in Anambra state South eastern Nigeria", Journal of plant and soil sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 1-5 |
| 22 | Chukwuma MO, Iroka CF, Akachukwu EE, Adimonyemma RN, Mbaukwu AO. (2016, April), "A study of the effects of induced repening on the proximate, biochemical and mineral compositions of Musa sapientum(Banana)", International Journal of food science and nutrition, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 15-20 |
| 23 | Uzoechina GO, Akachukwu EE. (2016, March), "Administration of primary education and teacher's professional development in Nigeria", International Journal of Academia, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 277-282 |
| 24 | Akachukwu E.E, Adimonyemma R. N. (2016, December), "Access To Internet And Socio Economic Background As Correlates Of Secondary School Students Performance In Biology", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1 |
| 25 | Uzoechina GO, Akachukwu EE. (2016, December), "Managing stress for effective school service delivery in Nigeria higher education: a realistic approach", International Journal of progressive and alternative education, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 255-262 |
| 26 | Uzoechina GO, Akachukwu EE. (2016, November), "Principal's adminstrative problems in public secondary schools in Delta state", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 69-76 |
| 27 | Uzoechina GO, Akachukwu EE. (2016, December), "Staff discipline and school management in Delta state secondary schools", Approaches in International Journal of research development, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 28 | Iroka CF, Akachukwu EE, Adimonyemma RN, Okereke,NC, Nwogiji CO. (2016, June), "Effects of induced ripening on the proximate, biochemical and mineral compositions of Carica papaya, pawpaw", European journal of medicinal plants, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 1-10 |
| 29 | Akachukwu EE, Chukwuma MO, Adimonyemma RN, Mbaukwu OA, Iroka CF. (2016, March), "Preliminary studies on the phytochemical and proximate composition of Catharantus roseus(linn)", International Journal of Botany studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 8-10 |
| 30 | Chukwuma MO, Akachukwu EE, Adimonyemma RN, Iroka CF. (2016, March), "A study on the phytochemical, proximate and antimicrobial properties of root extract of Nauclea latifolia smith", International Journal of Biology Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 15-18 |
| 31 | Ilodibia et al. (2016, May), "Proximate composition, vitamin and anatomical studies on Gomphrenea celosioides", Annual research and review in biology, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 1-6 |
| 32 | Izundu AI, Chukwuma MO, Adimonyemma RN, Akachukwu EE, Iroka CF. (2016, June), "Effects of ripening acceleration methods on the proximate, biochemical and mineral compositions of Musa paradisiaca(plantain", Ewemen journal of herbal chemistry and pharmacology research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 16-22 |
| 33 | Okereke CN, Akachukwu EE, Adimonyemma RN, Nwogiji CO, Iroka CF,,. (2016, May), "Preliminary phytochemical screening on the leaves,stem and root of Acalypha indica", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 8-11 |
| 34 | Ilodibia et al. (2016, September), "Proximate, phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on Solanum nacrocarpon", Journal of advances in Biology and biotechnology, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-7 |
| 35 | Mbaukwu,AO, Adimonyemma RN, Chukwuma MO, Akachukwu EE, Iroka CF. (2016, March), "Extraction and identification of plant parasitic nematodes from some vegetable crops cultivated by local farmers in Abakilii, Nigeria", International Journal of Biology Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 19-22 |
| 36 | Ilodibia CV, OkaforJC, Akachukwu EE, Igboabuchi NA, Chukwuma MO, Adimonyemma RN. (2016, October), "Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on Vitex chrysocarpa(planch ex Benth)", American journal of life science researches, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 127-131 |
| 37 | IzunduAI, Chukwuma MO, Akachukwu EE, Adimonyemma RN. (2016, April), "Effects of induced repening methods on the proximate, biochemistry and mineral compositions of Ananas comosus(pineapple fruit)", International Journal of research in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 193-196 |
| 38 | Iroka CF, Chukwuma MO, Adimonyemma RN, Akachukwu EE. (2016, February), "A review of the role of medicinal plants in traditional African medicine", International Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 2139-2144 |
| 39 | Adimonyemma RN, Chukwuma MO, Akachukwu EE, Iroka CF. (2016, June), "Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Launaea taraxacifolia ethanolic leaf extract", Science Academic journal of biosciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 193-196 |
| 40 | Ilodibia et al. (2016, September), "Anatomical, proximate, mineral and vitamin studies on Celosia argentea (linn)", British Biotechnology Journal, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 1-7 |
| 41 | Ilodibia CV, ugwu UU, Okeke CU, Akachukwu EE, Ezeabara CA. (2015, September), "Phytochemical evaluation of various parts of Dracaena arborea and Dracaena mannii Bak", African journal of plant science, Vol. 9, (Issue 7), pp 287-292 |
| 42 | Uzoechina GO, Oguegbu AE, Akachukwu EE, Nwasor VC. (2015, ), "Teachers' Awareness And Usage Of Non-violent Strategies For The Maintenance Of Discipline In Nigerian Secondary School:a Situational Analysis", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1-9 |
| 43 | Akachukwu EE. (2015, March), "Enhancing the teaching and learning of Biology through improvisation of instructional materials: implications for qualitative and functional education", Journal of Science Education, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 96-103 |
| 44 | Akachukwu EE. (2015, April), "Effects of different rates of poultry manure on the growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill)", Journal of Science Education, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 388-394 |
| 45 | Ilodibia CV, Ugwu UU, Nwokolo oL, Akachukwu EE, Chukwuma MO. (2015, May), "Phytochemical screening, antifungal and antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanol leaf and stem extracts of Gnetum africanum", Research journal of medicinal plants, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 257-283 |
| 46 | Ilodibia et al. (2015, April), "Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial effects of aqueous and ethanol leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium Benth", Research journal of Botany, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 50-60 |
| 47 | Ilodibia et al. (2015, June), "Breeding pepper for enhanced food nutrients", Asian journal of crop science, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 214-218 |
| 48 | Ilodibia et al. (2014, June), "Taxonomic significance of morphology and palynology of two species of Dracaena found in South eastern Nigeria", International Journal of biological research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 5-8 |
| 49 | Akachukwu EE. (2014, May), "Effects of science process skill use on senior secondary students achievement in Biology", Journal of research in pure and applied sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 159-165 |
| 50 | Akachukwu EE. (2014, April), "Effects of instructional scaffolding on senior secondary students achievement in Biology", Journal of research in pure and applied sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 149-153 |
| 51 | Ilodibia CV et al. (2014, March), "Determination of proximate composition of various parts of two Dracaena species", International Journal of Botany, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 37-41 |
| 52 | Ilodibia et al. (2014, April), "Anatomical studies on two species of Dracaena in South eastern Nigeria", International Journal of biological research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 9-11 |
| 53 | Edokwe EE. (2011, April), "The effects of global warming on the ecosystem", NATTI journal of readings in the discipline of knowledge, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 62-67 |
| 54 | Okeke CU, Izundu AI, Uzoechina EE. (2008, June), "Phytochemical and proximate study of femy pawpaw (Carica Papaya)", Journal of science, engineering and technology, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 8207-8216 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Unizik Journal of Editorial research and policy studies(UNIJERPS)" (January, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "African journal of Educational management teaching and entrepreneurship studies" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "African journal of Educational management teaching and entrepreneurship studies" (January, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Post-graduate supervision, "Dept of science Education" (July, 2024) |
| 2 | Sandwich programme coordinator, "Dept of science Education Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Departmental representative, "University Quality assurance representative" (February, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Lady knights association, Diocese on the Niger" (April, 2023) |
| 5 | Committee member, "Faculty of Education committee on teaching, examination monitoring and conference marking" (January, 2023) |
| 6 | Academic Adviser Integrated Science, "Department of science Education. Academic Adviser, Integrated Science" (January, 2023) |
| 7 | Coordinator, "Department of science Education.laboratory Coordinator" (January, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, undergraduate curriculum committee, "Dept of science Education" (September, 2023) |
| 9 | Academic Adviser Integrated Science, "Dept of science Education" (September, 2023) |
| 10 | Assist coordinator, Dept laboratory, "Dept of science Education" (September, 2023) |
| 11 | Academic Adviser Integrated Science, "Department of science Education. Academic Adviser, Integrated Science" (January, 2022) |
| 12 | Academic Adviser Integrated Science, "Department of science Education. Academic Adviser, Integrated Science" (January, 2021) |
| 13 | Manager, "Fountain of life children's hospital Onitsha" (September, 2019) |
| 14 | Senior lecturer, "Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe" (August, 2010 to August, 2020) |
| 15 | Member, "Mother's union, Diocese on the Niger" (March, 2009) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Education in a period of socio political and economic uncertainty", (Faculty of Education. Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; Physical |
| 2 | "Education for employability and global competitiveness in the new normal", (Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu ojukwu university Igbariam), 10th May, 2022 to 12th May, 2022; Physical |
| 3 | "Staff professional conduct", (Faculty of Education. Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka), 2nd November, 2021 to 2nd December, 2021; Physical |
| 4 | "Re- engineering education for good governance, security, creativity and environmental protection for national development", (Faculty of Education. Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka), 15th September, 2021 to 15th September, 2021; Physical |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", (Faculty of Education), 9th May, 2018 to 31st August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |