Curriculum Vitae: Martin C. Njoroge Page 1 ___________________________________________ 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME: MARTIN C. NJOROGE, PhD ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Cell +254-722-319-499 DATE OF BIRTH: May 17, 1968 E-MAIL: [email protected]NATIONALITY: Kenyan ____________________________________________ 2.0 QUALIFICATIONS 2.1 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 2006: PhD in English Language & Linguistics, Kenyatta University 2003: Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Development, Juter ECD Training Institute 1996: MA in English Language & Linguistics, Kenyatta University 1990: B.ED (Hons) Education, Linguistics, English Language and Literature, Kenyatta University, Kenya 1986: A-level certificate (English, Geography and Religious Education) Starehe Boys Centre, Nairobi 2.2 PROFESSIONAL COURSES 2013: Certificate of Completion: Teaching methodology. Centre for Teaching Excellence & Evaluation, Kenyatta University 2013: Certificate of Completion: E-Workshop Series 1. Distance Education for Africa 2011: Certificate of Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese Language & Culture, Kenyatta University. 2008: Certificate of Teaching Swahili, University of Wisconsin- Madison, USA 1999: Certificate of Proficiency in German Language, Goethe Institute
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___________________________________________ 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME: MARTIN C. NJOROGE, PhD ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Cell +254-722-319-499 DATE OF BIRTH: May 17, 1968 E-MAIL: [email protected] NATIONALITY: Kenyan ____________________________________________ 2.0 QUALIFICATIONS 2.1 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2006: PhD in English Language & Linguistics, Kenyatta University
2003: Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Development, Juter ECD Training Institute
1996: MA in English Language & Linguistics, Kenyatta University
1990: B.ED (Hons) Education, Linguistics, English Language and
Literature, Kenyatta University, Kenya
1986: A-level certificate (English, Geography and Religious Education) Starehe Boys Centre, Nairobi
2.2 PROFESSIONAL COURSES
2013: Certificate of Completion: Teaching methodology. Centre for Teaching Excellence & Evaluation, Kenyatta University
2013: Certificate of Completion: E-Workshop Series 1. Distance Education for Africa
2011: Certificate of Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese Language &
Culture, Kenyatta University.
2008: Certificate of Teaching Swahili, University of Wisconsin- Madison, USA
1999: Certificate of Proficiency in German Language, Goethe Institute
2008 – 2009: International Institute of Education SRF/UPenn Postdoctoral Fellow Hosted by Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
2007 – 2008: Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Education
University of Pennsylvania, USA.
4.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2009 to date: Director, Confucius Institute, Kenyatta University, Kenya. 2010 to date: Senior Lecturer, Department of English & Linguistics, Kenyatta University, Kenya. 2007 - 2009: Swahili Language Instructor, Penn Language Center University of Pennsylvania, USA. 2003 - 2010: Lecturer, Department of English & Linguistics, Kenyatta University, Kenya. 1998 - 2003: Tutorial Fellow, Department of English & Linguistics, Kenyatta University, Kenya. 1997 - 1998: Lecturer, Department of English, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. 1995 - 1996: Graduate Teacher, International General Certificate Secondary Education, St. Christopher’s, Kenya. 1990 – 1995: Graduate Teacher of English, Teacher Service Commission,
Kenya 1990 – 1995: Kenya National Examinations Council Examiner, English
language 4.1 ADJUNCT FACULTY 2005 – 2009: Lecturer in English, General Education Department, United States International University, Kenya. 1999 - 2007: Lecturer, Department of English, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. 2005 – 2007: Lecturer, Department of English, Christ the Teacher Institute of Education, Kenya. 1999 – 2003: Lecturer, Department of English, Augustana College, Kenya
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5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES (AT KU)
2009 to date: Director and Senior Lecturer, The Confucius Institute, Kenyatta University, Kenya. TERMS OF REFERENCE
o Advertise the programmes at Kenyatta University main Campus, Mombasa Campus and other areas you may decide.
o Popularize and market teaching of Chinese Language both in the print and electronic media
o Prepare teaching materials, curriculum and marketing
documents
o Implement to MOU as signed and ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of activities
o Start the Exchange of Culture between Shandong University and
Kenyatta University
o Start staff and Student Exchange Programmes
o Continue with preparation for the opening of Confucius Institute.
2010 to date: Various Acting Capacities
o Acting Director Center for International Programmes and Collaboration, Kenyatta University
o Acting Director, Grants Writing, Kenyatta University
o Acting Director University-Industry Link, Kenyatta University
2010 to date: Appointment to Kenyatta University
Committees
o University Ranking Committee
o Growing Student Numbers Committee
o Shortening Admission Process Committee
o Welfare Committee, Department of English and Linguistics
o Chair Conference Committee, Department of English and Linguistics
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o Departmental Seminars and Journals Committee, Department of English and Linguistics
o Chair, Training Needs Committee, Department of English and
Linguistics
o Academic Advisory Committee, Department of English and Linguistics
o University Speeches Committee
o Graduate Students Committee, Department of English and
Linguistics
o Committee on Diploma in Forensic Linguistics for the Kenya Police Service
o 35th Graduation Ceremony Committee
o Member, Website Quality Team Committee
o Kenyatta University Open Access Policy
o Member, School Linkages Board, School of Humanities and
Social Sciences.
o Launch of the Korean Language and Cultural Programme
o Planning Committee for the 6th ICAT conference on Appropriate Technology
o Local Organizing Committee for International Conference for
Lydia Wangungu: Linguistics Hildah Omwoyo: Linguistics Kiguru E. Gatitu: C82/11300/2008: Linguistics Josphat Kivuko: C50/11257/2006: Linguistics Peter Maina Wakarindi
6.2 MASTERS SUPERVISION
6.2.1 COMPLETED
2013
1. Joan Nyagichuhi Kariuki: C50/500/2008: Problems Encountered by teachers in teaching children with Autism.
2. Gitonga Muthoni Jane: E55/12582/2009: How pre-school children with hearing impairments communicate at home and school in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.
2012
Beth Ngugi: C50/500/2008: Vocabulary Acquisition by High School Learners.
Ligawa Henry Okelo: C50/CE/11463/08 Maniga Colleta: C50/10433/2008: Translation of Adverts
from English to Ekegusii Damaris Macharia: C50/CE/11464/2007: Sound Change
in Mathira dialect of Gikuyu Language.
2011
Gladys Njoki: C50/15198/2008: Cognitive Analysis of Names Given to Churches.
Mudogo Benard Agatia: C50/11913/2008: Meaning Loss in the Translation of News Broadcast in Non-Kabras Luhya Dialects.
Elijah Omwansa: C50/CE/11606/2007: Functions of
Pitch Variation in Ekegusii. 2007
Mathew Kinyua: C50/500/2008: Phonological patterns in the Spoken English used by Cleft Palate children, 2007
Catherine Waithera: C50/500/2008: Phonological
Variation in the Gikuyu spoken by Kamba Traders in Thika, 2007
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Grace Kamau: C50/500/2008: Meaning Transformations
in the Swahili Translation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, 2007
2006
Joshua Itumo: C50/500/2008: Phonological variation in Spoken English of Mikuuni Students of Different Denominations and Gender
Gemma Murithi: C50/500/2008: Speech
Accommodation Among Speakers of Chuka, Meru and Kiembu
Paul Mwaki: C50/500/2008: Gender based syntactic
variation in the written English of Students in Chuka
2003 Martin Mburu: C50/500/2008: Errors in the English
language used by Kenya’s Pre-Primary Teachers
6.2.2 MASTERS SUPERVISION: ONGOING
1. Violet Asonyi: Tone and Intonation in Lunyore Language: Patterns and Functions.
2. Oscar Masakha: Gender-based Lexical Variation. 3. Silas Otieno: Metaphor in Scientific discourse. 4. Walter Mondale: C50/500/2008: Variationist Study of
The Language Used by Men Watching Football in Social Places in Eldama Ravine Town, Kenya.
5. Esther Gatonye: C50/500/2008: Constraints in Teaching of Reading Skills to Learners with Hearing Impairment.
6. Frank Tanui C50/CE/11887/08 7. Muiruri Jane Wanjiku C50/CE/15675/08 8. Victoria Ndinda C50/CE/10426/08 9. Gitonga Petronilla C50/CE/14016/09 10. Miriti Kabarua James C50/CE/14561/09 11. Juliet O. Akinyi C50/CE/14024/09 12. Jane Kariuki C50/CE/12639/09 13. Cheruiyot David K. C50/CE/23161/10 14. Ndereba Martin Mugo C50/CE/23153/10 15. Peter Okoth C50/CE/23141/10 16. Florence N. Karianki C50/CE/23436/10 17. Nelson Nzomo Kioko C50/CE/11458/07 18. Joan Mutwiri Kanyiri C50/CE/11615/07 19. Masika Mary Nasambu C50/CE/11907/08
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6.3 THESIS/DISSERTATION EXAMINER 2014
Likuyani Erick Muhati: C50/23823/2011: A
morphosyntactic analysis of a regional variety of Kiswahili spoken in Kakamega County. Kenyatta University, June 2014
William Barasa Wanjala: C50/12629/09: Intrer-dialectal maintenance and shift upon contact of Lubukusu and Lutachoni. Kenyatta University, February 2014
2011
Pascal Gahutu (PhD): C82/102533/07: Tense, Aspect and Modality systems in Kahavu: A Minimalist Approach. Kenyatta University, June 2011
2010
Kailiti Hellen: C50/500/2008: Analysis of contextual features in Achebe’s Arrow of God, Kenyatta University, 2010
2007
Mathew Karia: C50/500/2008: Phonological patterns in the spoken language used by Cleft Palate children, Kenyatta University, 2007
Catherine Waithera: C50/500/2008: Phonological Variation in the Gikuyu spoken by Kamba Traders in Thika, Kenyatta University, 2007
2006
Gemma Murithi: C50/500/2008: Speech accommodation among speakers of Chuka, Meru and Kiembu, Kenyatta University, 2006
Joshua Itumo: C50/500/2008: Phonological variation in
spoken English of Mikuuni students of different denominations and gender, Kenyatta University, 2006
Paul Mwaki: C50/500/2008: Gender based syntactic
variation in the written English of Students in Chuka, Kenyatta University, 2006
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2003
Martin Mburu: C50/500/2008: Errors in the English language used by Kenya’s Pre-Primary Teachers, 2003
6.3.1: Graduate Examination Board Membership
2014
Kiguru E. Gatitu PhD Examiners Board
William Wanjala’s MA Examiners Board 2013
Henry Simiyu’s PhD Examiners Board
Jane Gitonga’s MED Examiners Board
Joan Nyagichuhi’s MED Examiners Board
2011
Pascal Gahutu PhD Examiners Board
6.4 EXTERNAL EXAMINER
2014 ff. External Examiner in the Department of Linguistics,
English Language Studies and Communication Skills, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda
2013
External Examiner for PhD thesis in the Department of Linguistics, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
2012 to date
External Examiner in School of Education Department of Languages, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
1999 - 2007 External Examiner, Department of English, Kagumo
7.1.1 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATION AND IN ATTENDANCE
2014
June: Dar-es-Salam, Tanzania during the 2014 Joint Conference for Confucius Institutes in Africa: Presented paper entitled: Planning Confucius Institute Day. June 23-26, 2014
2013
December: Beijing, China during the 8th International Conference for Confucius Institute: Presented paper entitled: Publishing Process: Chinese Culture book at Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University. December, 2013
August: Nairobi, Kenya during the Pan Africa Reading for all Conference: Presented paper entitled: Multicultural literacy levels among students in Kenya. August 12-16, 2013
Kabarak University, Kenya: The Teaching of English
Idioms in Kenyan Secondary Schools: Difficulties and Effective Strategies, international conference. October 16-19th 2013.
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya: Kenya’s Street Children: Their Aspirations and Quest for Integration in National Development. During the 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Challenges of Development in Africa. June 25-29th 2013.
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg,
South Africa: The Phonetic Status of /R/ in Gĩkuyu, A Kenyan Bantu Language: An Acoustic Analysis. Co-presented with Ruth W. Ndung’u. During Phonetics and Phonology of Sub-Saharan African Languages Conference. July 7-10, 2013.
Kenyatta University, Kenya: Demystifying the use of
ICTs in Teaching Languages: A Case Study of Kenyatta University Language Classes. Co-presented with Ruth W. Ndung’u. During the International Conference on Education, Co-hosted by Syracuse University and Kenyatta University. July 10-12, 2013
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2012 Beijing, China 7th International Conference for Directors
and Presidents of Confucius Institute. Quality Assessment of Confucius Institute and CI Model Buildup. December 2012.
Cambridge University, Great Britain. Negotiating language and cultural barriers in the classroom : A case study of migrant learner in Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, Africa. September 2012.
Cape Town, SA. In attendance, African Conference
for Confucius Institutes. Stellenbosch University, South Africa. September 2012.
University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA: Presented a paper entitled Utilizing Learners Phonological Knowledge of their First and Second Languages to Enhance Acquisition of Speaking Skills in Chinese: A Case Study of learners of Chinese as a Fourth Language in Kenya, Africa. National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages Conference, April 2012.
2011 In attendance: Beijing, China 6th International
Conference for Directors and Presidents of Confucius Institute. December 2011.
Oxford, University, Great Britain. 11th UKFIET International Conference on Education and Development, Implementing Indigenous Language Programmes in a Globalizing World: A Success Story from Tharaka (A Minority People Group) in Kenya, Africa September 2011.
Moi University, Kenya, 7th Annual International Conference: Knowledge Creation and Dissemination for the Realization of Millennium Development Goals, Education as a Tool for Empowering Street Children for Realization of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
2010
Beijing, China 5th International Conference for Directors
and Presidents of Confucius Institute. Welcome, Chinese Director”: Integrating Chinese Director in the Host University.
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Yaounde, Cameroon. In Attendance: African Regional Conference for Confucius Institute Directors and Presidents,
University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA. African
Language Teachers Association International Conference, Promoting Proficiency in African Languages: The Role of Study Abroad Programs.
Kenyatta University, Kenya, International Conference on Multilingualism and Education, Teachers’ Perceptions on the Use of Mother Tongue in the Classrooms in Gatundu Division, Kenya.
2009
University of Wisconsin, USA Maximizing Learner Interaction in Language Madison, Classroom: Facilitative Approach. During the International Conference on Less Commonly Taught Languages.
University of Pennsylvania, USA “When I Grow up, I want to be...”: Career Aspirations and Educational Challenges of Kenya's Street Children During International Ethnography in Education Conference.
2008
Yale University, USA The Missing Stone in the Language Hearth: Quest for Recognition of Indigenous Languages in Global Arena. During the International Conferences on African Languages and arts.
University of Pennsylvania, USA Language and Literacy as Tools of empowering Kenya’s Street Children for National Development. During the Global Development Initiative Conference.
West Chester University, USA Educational needs of Kenya’s Street Children. During the University’s Research Conference
University of Pennsylvania, USA Literacy and Numeracy Levels among Kenya’s Street Children. During the International Ethnography in Education Conference.
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1999
Kenyatta University, Kenya Communication in schools: Facilitative Approach. During International Conference on students’ Leadership, Delinquency and Pastoral Care
7.1.2 SEMINARS PRESENTATIONS 2013 Kenyatta University Linguistics Circle Seminar: The
Role of Teaching in the Acquisition of Multicultural Literacy. November 2013.
2011 Kenyatta University, Graduate School
Writing Skills for Graduate Students. 2010 Kenyatta University, Graduate School
Writing Effective Proposals and Thesis 2009 Kenyatta University, Graduate School
ABC of Effective Writing. 2008 Kenyatta University, Kenya
Publishing Without Perishing: Some useful Guidelines Linguistics Circle Seminars.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Presentation: EQUIPPED, READY TO EQUIP. During NALRC 2008 Summer Institute.
University of Pennsylvania,USA Promoting Literacy and Numeracy Skills among Kenya’s Street Children: The Role of Proposed Language for Life Center. During the Brown Bag Seminars.
University of Pennsylvania, USA Violence in Kenya: Fundamental Issues and the Way African Studies Center Forward. During the Penn’s ASC Roundtable seminar.
2007 University of Pennsylvania, USA
Approaches Used in Preparing Teachers of English in Kenyan Universities. During the TESOL East Seminar.
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2006
Kenyatta University Linguistic Variations in the Spoken EnglishUsed by Teachers in Kenyan Primary Schools.
2004
Kenyatta University Gender–based Variability in English as Used by Teachers in Kenyan Primary Schools. During Linguistics Circle Seminars.
2002
Kenyatta University Informal Education in African Traditional Societies: What Lessons can we Learn” During the Culture Week Seminars
2003
Kenyatta University Management of Students with Substance Abuse Problem: What can Lecturers do?
1998
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Teaching Styles, Procedures and Processes’
1996
Kenyatta University Characteristics of First-year Undergraduate Students’ Written English with Reference to Morpho-syntax. During Linguistics Circle Seminars
Kenyatta University Study of the NP. During Linguistics Circle Seminars
1994
Kenyatta University Errors in University Students’ Written English. During the Linguistics Circles Seminars
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1993
Kenyatta University Computer in Language Teaching. During the Linguistics Circle Seminars
7.1.3 WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 2012
Kenya school of Monetary Studies. Quality
Management System for University Managers. 2010
Renmin University, China, Executive Workshop for
Confucius Institute Directors 2008 University of Pennsylvania, USA
Latest Theories in Task-based Learning: Workshop by Prof. Rod Ellis of University of Auckland.
University of Pennsylvania, USA Corpus Linguistics: Latest Research Development. Pennsylvania Applied Linguistics Consortium.
University of Pennsylvania, USA Nessa Wolfson Colloquium on Multilingual Cultures
2007
University of Pennsylvania, USA Nessa Wolfson Colloquium on Bilingual Education
7.2 CONVENING AND COORDINATING CONFERENCES 2012 Kenyatta University, Kenya
Coordinator, National Conference for Teachers of English 2011 Kenyatta University, Kenya
Member, Local Organizing Committee for the International Conference for Teachers of French as a Foreign Language.
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2010 Kenyatta University, Kenya
Coordinator, International Multilingual Conference co-hosted by Kenyatta University and the University of Pennsylvania, USA.
2008
Yale University, USA
Co-chair, Conference on African Languages and Arts.
Kenyatta University, Kenya Chair, PhD Graduation Seminars Session 2.
2007
University of Pennsylvania, USA
Participant and official: Annual Sociolinguistic Conference on Language Variation.
7.3 FACILITATION EXPERIENCE
2006
Eldoret, Kenya Regional Facilitator for Teachers of English in Uasin Gichu District.
2005
St Patrick’s Iten Facilitator for Teachers of English in Keiyo- Marakwet in Kenya, Service Training.
2004
Chebara School, Marakwet Facilitator in School’s Workshop on English and Swahili Kenya, Teaching and Learning.
2003
Kenyatta University
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Local Organizing Committee Member, Association of Third World Studies International Conference.
2002
Kisii District, Kenya Facilitator for Teachers of English in Secondary Schools in Kisii District.
2001
Kenyatta University, Kenya Official during the International Conference on Management, Leadership and Efficacy.
1999
Kisii District, Kenya Facilitator for Secondary Teachers of English Handled Teaching of Grammar.
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya Facilitator at the Training Workshop on University Level Teaching for the Academic Staff
Eldoret, Kenya Facilitator, In-service for Secondary Teachers of Languages.
1998 British Council, Kenya
Trained as National Language Facilitator for Secondary School Kenya, 1998 Teachers of English
7.4 TRANSLATION EXPERIENCE
Translator, African Voices. Media Documentary, University of Pennsylvania, June, 2008
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___________________________________________ 8.0 DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND
RESOURCES
Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpretation Studies, Department of English and Linguistics, Kenyatta University
Diploma in Chinese Studies, Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University
Diploma in Forensic Linguistics for the Kenya Police
Service
Revision of Certificate, Proficiency and Beginners programme in Chinese at the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University
Programme in Public Service Interpretation
Strategic Plan for the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta
University
___________________________________________ 8.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
8.1 JOURNAL ARTICLES Phyllis W. Mwangi, Martin C. Njoroge & Edina Gesare Mose.
Harmonizing the Orthographies of Bantu Languages: The Case of Gĩkũyũ and Ekegusii in Kenya. Journal of Linguistics, University of Nairobi. 2013. ISSN: 224-1655
Martin C. Njoroge and Moses Gatambuki. The Efficacy of
Songs in the Acquisition of English Articles and Nouns in a Multilingual Setting in Kenya, Africa: A Case Study of Grade 4 Class in Kenyan Primary Schools. African Journal of Educational Linguistics Vol. 15 Nos 1 & 2. University of Ibadan, Nigeria. ISSN: 0303-3872.
Martin C. Njoroge, Ruth W. Ndung’u and Moses Gatambuki
Gathigia. The Use of Crossword Puzzles as a Vocabulary Learning Strategy: A Case of English as a Second Language in Kenyan Secondary Schools. International Journal of Current
Research Vol 5, Issue 02, 313-321. ISSN: 0975-833X
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Martin C. Njoroge & Jia Bingbo: Utilizing Phonological
Knowledge of Previously Learned African Languages to Enhance Acquisition of Chinese Phonology. Confucius Institute Journal Vol. 21, 14-21 July 2012 ISSN 1674-1781/CN 11-5658/C
Martin C. Njoroge and Moses Gatambuki. Teachers’ Perceptions on the Use of African Languages in the Curriculum: A Case Study of Schools in Kenya, East Africa. Journal of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages Vol. 10, 57-82 Fall 2012
Martin C. Njoroge. Language, Literacy and Numeracy
as Tools of Empowering Kenya’s Street Children for National Development. Journal of Language Technology and Entrepreneurship in Africa, Vol. 2. 2009. ISSN: 1930-9031
Martin C. Njoroge Teachers’ Educational Level and Linguistic Variability: Implications for Language-in-education Policy in Kenya. Chemchemi Journal of School of Humanities, Kenyatta University Vol. 5, 2009
Martin C. Njoroge and Eunice Nyamasyo. The Question
of Model in the Achievement of Universal Primary Education in Kenya. In Journal of Language Technology and Entrepreneurship in Africa, Vol. 1. 2008
Martin C. Njoroge Linguistic Variation in the Spoken
English used by Teachers in Kenya: Pedagogical Implications. Working Papers in Educational Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania, 2008
8.2 BOOKS 2014
Martin C. Njoroge, Pasomi Mucha & Austin Bukenya. Spot on Oral Skills for Secondary Schools. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195741728
2013
Jia Bingbo, Xu Xiu, Li Shuo, Liu Liming, Lu Ming & Martin C. Njoroge. Tourism Chinese in Kenya. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195739565
2012 Bukenya, A., Kioko, A. Njeng’ere, D., Njoroge, M. &
Kabaji E. Test it Fix it. KCSE Revision English. Nairobi, Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195738117
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Bukenya, A., Kioko, A. & Njoroge, M. Spot on Writing
Skills for Secondary Schools. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195738124
2011
Martin C. Njoroge. Linguistic variation in a multilingual setting: Evidence from Kenya, Africa VDM Verlag Publishers, 2011, ISBN 978-3-639-35945-9.
2009
Martin C. Njoroge. Aspirations and Educational Challenges of Kenya’s Street Children in Kenya. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag Publishers, 2009, ISBN 978-3-639-16427-5.
8.3 CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Beth Njeri Ngugi, Daniel O. Orwenjo, and Martin C. Njoroge (2013). Enhancing vocabulary learning in Kenya's ESL classrooms. In John W. Schwieter Studies and global perspectives of second language teaching and learning. Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing, Inc.
Angelina Nduku Kioko, Martin C. Njoroge and Peter Mburu Kuria (2012), Harmonising the Orthography of Gikuyu and Kikamba. In N. Ogechi, J.A. Ngala Oduor (Eds.). The Harmonization and Standardization of Kenyan Languages: Orthography and other aspects (pp. 39-63). Cape Town, SA: CASAS.
Njoroge, M. (2012). The inferior stone in the language hearth: The quest for recognition of indigenous African languages in the global arena. In Languages in African Performing and visual arts. New Haven, CT, USA: Yale University Press.
Martin C. Njoroge, Purity Kimani, and Bernard J. Kikech (Kenyatta University, Kenya), Cultural Identity and New Communication Technologies, Political, Ethnic and Ideological Implications, New Media in Kenya: Putting Ethnicity in Perspective, IGI Global Publishers, 2011, ISBN 978-1-609-60591-9
Martin C. Njoroge and Ruth W. Ndung’u. Learners' Acquisition of English Vocabulary: Challenges and Implications for Classroom Teaching Practice. In Leketi Makalela (ed.) Language Teacher Research in Africa. ISBN 978-1-931-18554-7.
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Martin C. Njoroge. Afar. In Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life, 2nd edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Lincoln Library Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4144-4882-4.
Martin C. Njoroge. Berbers. In Worldmark Encyclopedia
of Cultures and Daily Life, 2nd edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Lincoln Library Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4144-4882-4.
Martin C. Njoroge. Maldivians. In Worldmark
Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life, 2nd edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Lincoln Library Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4144-4882-4.
Martin C. Njoroge. San. In Worldmark Encyclopedia of
Cultures and Daily Life, 2nd edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Lincoln Library Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4144-4882-4.
Martin C. Njoroge. Socio-Cultural and Gender Issues in Substance Abuse in Kenya. In Disparities in Developing Countries: Types, Challenges and the Way Forward. Association of Third World Studies Publications, 2004.
8.4 RESEARCH PROJECTS AND GRANTS
Research on Tourism Chinese. Funded by Hanban, China, 2012. USD 13,000
Research on Chinese Culture, Funded by Hanban China, 2012.USD 16,000
Needs Assessment Research for Introduction of Chinese in Kenya. Funded by Hanban, Kenya. 2013 USD 4,000
Grant for the National Conference of teachers of English. Given by Longhorn Kenya Limited. Kshs. 135,000
Empowering Kenya's Street Children: The Role of Education. Postdoctoral Research Project. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania. Funded by IIE’s Scholar Rescue Fund, New York, USA. USD 50,000
Linguistic Variation in Spoken English used by Teachers in Kenyan Primary Schools. Doctoral Research, Kenyatta University, 2000-2006. Funded by Kenyatta University. Ksh. 90,000 for field work.
Morpho-syntactic Errors in the Written English of First
Year Undergraduates in Kenya. Master of Arts Research, Kenyatta University, 1996.
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9.0 EDITORIAL WORKS (EDITOR AND CONTRIBUTOR)
Editor for Kenyatta University Intellectual Property Rights Strategic Plan.
Design, Development and Editor of Kenyatta University Confucius Institute Strategic Plan.
Editing of Kenya Assemblies of God, Buru Buru Strategic Plan.
Aka. In Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life, 2nd
edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Lincoln Library Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4144-4882-4.
Azande. In Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life,
2nd edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Lincoln Library Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4144-4882-4.
Comorians. In Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily
Swahili. In Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life,
2nd edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Lincoln Library Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4144-4882-4.
10.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
2014
Initiated Collaboration between Kenyatta University and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development for the purposes of introducing Chinese in Kenyan schools
2011 Initiated Collaboration between Kenyatta University and the
following Chinese universities; Harbin Normal University, University of Jinan and Weifang University
2010 Initiated collaboration for University of Pennsylvania and
Kenyatta University to co-host the International Conference on Multilingualism and Education: Global Practices, Challenges and the Way Forward, July 20-22, 2010
Recognized by Confucius Institutes Headquarters as an outstanding Director of Confucius Institutes in Africa and honoured to give a key note speech after the speech by the Director General of Hanban during the 2014 Joint Conference of Confucius Institutes in Africa, University of Dar-es-Salam, Tanzania, June 2014.
2013
Recognized as the TOP 8 World Directors of Confucius Institutes and nominated to give a talk in the Forum on Successful Confucius Institute Cases Forum during the 8th Confucius Institutes International Conference. Beijing China, December 2013
2012
Recognized as TOP 10 SRF scholars during their 10th Anniversary
2nd place in Kenyatta University’s Directorate Category Ranking in Performance Contracting
Awarded Accommodation Grant by NCOLCTL organization to
attend conference at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA
Awarded travel grant by Kenyatta University to attend Less Commonly Taught Languages Conference in USA
2011 Awarded Greenland Bursary to attend the 11th UKFIET
Conference at Oxford University, UK
Awarded Travel grant by Summer Institute of Linguistics to attend the 11th UKFIET conference at Oxford University, UK
2010 Awarded African Language Teachers Association grant to attend
Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 2009
Awarded African Language Teachers Association grant to attend Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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2008 Awarded Yale University grant to attend a conference at Yale
University. Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship by International Institute of
Education, USA. Awarded NARLC grant to attend 2008 Summer Institute at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
2007 Awarded Visiting Scholar Fellowship by Graduate School of
Education, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Top ten Community Service/outreach nominees, Kenyatta
University.
2004 Won Kenyatta University’s Dean’s Committee’s Research Grant
for PhD thesis Writing.
1999 Recognized as the best lecturer by fourth-year undergraduate
students, Department of English & Linguistics, Kenyatta University.
1992 & 1995
Won best language teacher award in Baringo and Kajiado Districts, Kenya
1986
Best student award, Starehe Boys Center, Kenya ______________________________________________ 12.0 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
2014
March, 2014: Peer Reviewer, Commission for University Education, Kenya
November 2012: Steering Committee Member, Multilingual Network of Eastern Africa
2013
January 2013, Chairman, Proposed Gatundu Teachers Training College
February, 2013, Member, Secondary English Subject Panel. Kenya Institute of Education
2012
June 2012, PhD Research Reviewer, Mount Kenya University
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______________________________________________ 13.0 SELECTED OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
2014
June, 2014: Chief Guest, Kandara Mixed Day Secondary School, Thika – During the school’s Motivation and Career Guidance Day
May 2014: Guest, St. Joseph the Worker Secondary School – Mang’u, Thika. During the school’s Prize Giving Day
April 2014: Chief Guest, Kibirigwi Girls Secondary School,
Kirinyaga – During the schools Awards Day
April 2014: Chief Guest, Mururia Secondary School – During the school’s Prize Giving Day
April 2014: Guest speaker, St. James Anglican Church- Buru
Buru – During the church’s Career Day
April 2014: Guest, Kenyatta University Catholic Community fund-raising event
March 2014: Guest, Installation of New VC, PAC University
February 2014: Chief Guest, Thika Road Christian School
parents meeting
February 2014: Chief Guest, Ndarugu Zone, Gatundu Prize Giving Day
2013
March 2013: Chief Guest , St. Joseph the Worker Secondary School, Mang’u – During the school Prize Giving Day.
2012
Chief Guest , Saint Francis Girls High School, Thika – During the school Prize Giving Day.
2011 Chief Guest, Ruiru Fairview Academy, Ruiru – During the
school’s Parents Day and the Launch of Chinese Class.
Chief Guest, Joy Town Secondary School, Thika – During the school’s Prize Giving Day.
Chief Guest, Ituru High School, Gatundu – During the school’s
Annual Prize Giving Day.
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2010
Chief Guest, CORAT Africa – During the closing of a training for executive secretaries
Member, District Development Committee in charge of education, Gatundu
Board Member, Mururia High School, Thika
Fundraiser for community developments in Gatundu and Murang’a districts, Kenya
2007
Guest Speaker, Kaganda Secondary School, Muranga.
Guest speaker, AIC Nyayo Girls 2003
Key speaker and guest of honor during the School’s Language Day, Thika High School,
______________________________________________ 13.0 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Education, Ibadan University, Nigeria
Member National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLTL), USA
Member Multilingual Education Network (MLEN), Nairobi
Member Educational Linguistics Forum, University of
Pennsylvania, USA
Member English to Speakers of Other Languages Forum (ESOL)
Member, African Language Teachers Association (ALTA), USA
Member, Linguistic Circle Seminars, English and Linguistics, Kenyatta University
Member, Association of Third World Studies
Member, National Facilitators of Teachers of Languages in
Kenya, Kenya
Member, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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Member, National African Language Resource Center Fellows, USA
Member, National Association for Teaching English &
Community Languages to Adults, UK
Peer Reviewer: International Journal of Multicultural Education, USA
Peer Reviewer: Yale University Council on African Languages
Publications, USA ______________________________________________ 14.0 REFERENCES
1. Prof. Olive Mugenda Vice Chancellor, Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844-00100 NAIROBI Email: [email protected]
2. Prof. Nancy H. Hornberger Graduate School of Education University of Pennsylvania 3700 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216 [email protected]
3. Dr. Phyllis W. Mwangi
Chair, Department of English & Linguistics Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844-00100 NAIROBI [email protected]
4. Dr. Ruth W. Ndung’u Director, Accommodation Services Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844-00100 NAIROBI [email protected]
