Mr. Ugochukwu Victor Ezeonwumelu
Mr. Ugochukwu Victor Ezeonwumelu is a LECTURER II in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My goals are to identify problems that inhibit learning amongst young learners. I hope to work with my colleagues, in an interdisciplinary network, to proffer solutions to problems that include lack of anxiety, amotivation, frustration intolerance, burnout and other debilitating conditions that hamper learning amongst young learners.define the molecular mechanisms by which human antibodies can inhibit malaria parasites, and to translate this knowledge into highly innovative and effective vaccine candidates
Mr Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu
Educational Foundations (Educational Psychology).
Victor Ezeonwumelu teaches and conducts research in Educational Psychology. He is currently a Lecturer II in the Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. He started his career as a Research Assistant to Professors Imaobong Akpan and Cornelius Christopher Okoro at the University of Uyo in 2019. He has carried out studies in interesting areas of Educational Psychology including Psychology of Motivation, Teachers and Students' readiness, Psychology of Adolescence and Social Media engagement behaviour. Currently, he is carrying out studies on Suicide Ideation amongst young learners.
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Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Uyo. (Master Degree, January, 2021) October, 2016 to February, 2020 M.Ed |
| 2 | University Of Uyo. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2015) September, 2010 to May, 2015 B.Ed |
| 3 | University Of Uyo. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2011) March, 2005 to May, 2010 B.Sc(Ed) |
| 4 | Federal Government College, Nise. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 1997 to July, 2003 |
| 5 | Learning Field International School. (FSLC, July, 1998) September, 1992 to July, 1997 |
| 6 | Learning Field International School. (FSLC, July, 1998) September, 1992 to July, 1997 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Economics Instructor (National Youth Service Corps), West Itam Secondary School September, 2012 to June, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Okoro, C. C., Ezeonwumelu, V. U., & Iwok, J. C.. (2023, May) Basic concepts and themes in educational psychology (3rd ed.). Amida Ventures and Publishers. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C.. (2021, December) A dynamic curriculum for functional education in Nigeria. Some lessons from COVID 19 and implications for entrepreneurial self-efficacy |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anierobi, E.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Alaribe, C.O., Apiti, A. A.and Amobi, U.C.. (2024, March), "Assessing Continuing Education Programme Students’ Perception, Attitude, Readiness and Willingness to Adopt e-Learning in a Public University in Anambra State", Social Science and Humanities Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 34697-34706 |
| 2 | Amaonye, C.B., Anyaeji, A.V., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Thompson, C.C., and Onwuegbuchunam, M.O.. (2023, April), "ADVOCACY FOR ONLINE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TOWARDS ENHANCING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", Unizik Journal of Education Management and Policy, UJOEMP, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 3 | Nwosu, K.C., Wahl, W.P., Nwikpo, M.N., Hickman, G.P., Ezeonwumelu,V.U. Akuneme, C.C. (2022, November), "School refusal behaviours profiles among nigerian adolescents: differences in risk and protective psychosocial factors", Current Psychology |
| 4 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Anierobi, E.I., and Ezennaka, A.O. (2022). (2022, September), "Cyber-Bullying as a Predictor of Suicide Ideation and Psychological Wellbeing of Undergraduate Students in Tertiary Institutions in Southeast, Nigeria", The Educational Psychologist, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 83-91 |
| 5 | Ezeonwumelu,V.U., Okenwa-Fadele, A.I., Nwikpo, M.N., Oparaugo, U.I , and Okoro, C.C. (2022, December), "Students’ and Teachers’ Perception of Cyberbullying and Its Influence on the Academic Grit of Senior Secondary School Students in Onitsha South LGA, Anambra State", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 37, (Issue 3), pp 28-38 |
| 6 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U.,Okpala, G.C., and Amaonye, C.B. (2022, October), "Delay of gratification and academic grit as predictors of entrepreneurial self-efficacy", COOU Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 472-484 |
| 7 | Nwikpo, M.N, Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Eluemuno, A.I, Anierobi, E.I. (2021, January), "Weapon possession and use: Rural-urban and School-type Differences in the motivation and degree of involvement of In-school Adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education., Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 139-153 |
| 8 | Isong, H.B., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C., and Udofia, N.A.. (2021, September), "Peer variables and academic identification of senior secondary school students in Uyo Education Zone.", Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 107-115 |
| 9 | Eduwem, J.D., Omole, C., Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2021, ), "Principals Quality Control Of Time Book, Teachers Class Attendance, And Teachers Job Performance In Secondary Schools In Calabar Education Zone Of Cross River State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Research and Method in Education |
| 10 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U.,Nwikpo, M.N., Okoro, C.C., Ekanem, E.I. (2021, June), "Social Media Addiction And Time Management Skills Of University Students In Akwa Ibom State", Global Journal of Social Science Studies |
| 11 | Ikpe, I,U., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C., Udofia, N., Akpan, I.D. (2021, August), "EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENT OF SECOND-YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Education, Society and Behaviour Science, Vol. 34, (Issue 7), pp 21-28 |
| 12 | Eduwem, J.D., Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2020, September), "Overloaded Curriculum, Excessive Daily Academic Activities And Students' Learning Effectiveness", Journal of Education, Society and Behaviour Science, Vol. 33, (Issue 8), pp 70-75 |
| 13 | Okoro, C.C. Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2019, January), "Motivating Students For Entrepreneurship Education In Nigerian Primary Schools: The Catching Them Young Phenomenon", Equatorial Journal of Education and Curriculum Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 28-36 |
| 14 | Ezeonwumelu, V. U., Akpan, I. D. , Okoro, C. C. (2019, September), "School Psychosocial Stress Variables And Academic Achievement Motivation Of Senior Secondary School Students In Uyo Education Zone", The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies,, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 113-119 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Anierobi, E.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Ufearo, F.N., and Okika, C.L. (2024, November), "Academic Overload, Academic Stress and Social Development Among Secondary School Students in Anambra State in a Period of Economic Uncertainty", Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Anierobi, E.I., Okafor-Agbala, U.C.., Amobi, U.V., & Akudolu, C.A. (2023, November), "Lecturers' workload as a correlate of work burnout and research procrastination", Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | Anierobi, E.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Alaribe, C.O., Apiti, A. A.and Amobi, U.C.. (2023, September), "Assessing Continuing Education Programme Students’ Perception, Attitude, Readiness and Willingness to Adopt e-Learning in a Public University in Anambra State", |
| 4 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Akaneme, I.N., Nnamani, O., and Alaji,M.C.. (2023, September), "Problematic social media use and family dynamics as correlates of suicide ideation among undergraduates in Anambra state, Nigeria", |
| 5 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., and Amaonye, C.B.. (2023, September), "Promoting Inclusive Education to Boost Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Catalyst for Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals", |
| 6 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Anierobi, E.I., and Ezennaka, A.O. (2022). (2022, October), "Cyber bullying as a predictor of Suicidal Ideation and psychological well-being of undergraduates in South East Nigeria", |
| 7 | Ezeonwumelu,V.U., Okpara, G.C., and Amaonye, C.B. (2022, May), "Delay of gratification and academic grit as predictors of entrepreneurial self-efficacy", |
| 8 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okenwa-Fadele, A.I., and Okoro, C.C. (2021, September), "Students’ and Teachers’ Perception of Cyberbullying and Its Influence on the Academic Grit of Senior Secondary School Students in Onitsha South LGA, Anambra State", |
| 9 | Akpan, I.D., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Ekanem, I.E.. (2020, September), "Politicising Education in Nigeria and Meritocracy: Implications for National Development", , Vol. 12, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C.. (2020, September), "Social Media Engagement And Escapism Tendencies Of Adolescent Students In Uyo Education Zone", Journal of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists., Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 54-68 |
| 11 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C.. (2018, October), "Teachers' Strategies For Stimulating Creativity In The Classroom For Functional Education In Nigeria", Journal of Education, University of Uyo, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 277-286 |
| 12 | Okoro, C.C. Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2017, September), "Improving Teacher Quality For The Nigerian Educational System : Implications For Sustainable National Development", Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists. |
| 13 | Okoro, C.C. Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2016, October), "Motivating students for entrepreneurship education in Nigerian primary schools: the catching them young phenomenon", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Committee on safety of learning materials" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Department of Academic Advising and Result Computation French" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Member/Secretary, "Department of Educational Foundations Mentoring Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Vice Chairman, "Department of Educational Foundations Electricity Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations ICT committee" (May, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists" (member since 2019), https://journals.ezenwaohaetorc.org/index.php/NCEP/about |
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), 1st November, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "E-learning for sustainable education in contemporary Nigeria", (Department of Educational Foundations), 22nd September, 2023 to 23rd September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Mental Health and Suicide in Nigeria", (Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 6th September, 2023 to 9th September, 2023; Nassarawa State University, Keffi |
| 4 | "Sustainable Development Goals : Challenges, Gains and Prospects", (Center for Sustainable Development), 1st September, 2023 to 2nd September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "The Nigerian learner as an endangered specie: an analysis of the new wave of kidnapping, bullying, drug and sexual abuse", (National Council of Educational Psychologists), 15th October, 2022 to 17th October, 2022; Zoom |
| 6 | "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; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. |
| 7 | "Increasing Aggression and Violence on the Nigerian Child: Implications for Diversity, Integration and National Development", (National Council of Educational Psychologists), 9th August, 2021 to 9th November, 2021; Imo State University, Owerri |
| 8 | "Digital Technologies and Child Development", (National Council of Educational Psychologists), 4th September, 2019 to 7th September, 2019; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 9 | "7th Annual National Conference on Education", (Faculty of Edu), 16th September, 2018 to 19th September, 2018; Education, University of Uyo. |
| 10 | "6th Annual National Conference on Education", (Faculty of Education), 15th October, 2017 to 18th October, 2017; University of Uyo. |
| 11 | "Learning Crises, Challenges and Sustainable Development", (National Council of Educational Psychologists), 7th September, 2016 to 10th September, 2016; Enugu State University of Technology |
| 12 | "4th Annual National Conference on Education", (Faculty of Education, University of Uyo.), 27th October, 2015 to 30th October, 2015; University of Uyo. |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |