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CURRICULUM VITAE
1.0 PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Dr. Charles M. Magoma
Address: Box 43844 – 00100 NAIROBI
Dept. of Ed. Mgt., Policy & Curriculum Studies
Kenyatta University
Email: [email protected]
2.0 QUALIFICATIONS
2.1 Academic Qualifications
2011: PhD in Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University
2000: M.Ed in Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University
1995: M.Ed (English and Literature), Kenyatta University
1989: KCSE, Nyanturago High School
1985: Ichuni Boys’ Primary School
2.2 Professional Courses
2017: Completed Certificate Course in Mentoring offered by DePaul University
2017: Completed Certificate Course in Values-Centred Leadership [Level II] offered
by DePaul University
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2016: Completed Certificate Course in Values-Centred Leadership [Level I]offered
by DePaul University
2016: Completed a Certificate of Practical Training on the Public Procurement and
Asset Disposal Act 2015
2015: Completed a Certificate Course in Monitoring and Evaluation and Training of
Trainers offered by Karatina University
2014: Completed a Certificate Course in Teaching Methodology offered by Kenyatta
University
2010: Completed an International Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in
Education Sector Planning offered by IIEP/UNESCO
3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2012 to date: Lecturer, Department of Educational Management, Policy and
Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University
2006 – 2012: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Educational Management,
Policy and Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University
2004 – 2006: Assistant Registrar, Admissions Section, Kenyatta University
2004 : Principal, Kenyatta University Academy (Secondary Section)
2002 – 2004: Graduate Teacher (Academic Grade), Kenyatta University
Academy (Secondary Section)
1998 – 2002: Graduate Teacher, Thika Road Academy
1995 – 1996 : Graduate Teacher, Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
1994 : Board of Governors Teacher, Nyanturago High School
1992 : Clerk, Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK)
4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY (AT KU)
19th March, 2018 – To-date: Appointed Ag. Director (Student Affairs Directorate)
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22nd May, 2017 – 18th March, 2018 : Appointed Deputy Director (Student Affairs
Directorate)
30th November, 2015 – 21st May, 2017: Appointed Deputy Director (Accommodation
Services Directorate)
28th February – 2nd March, 2018: Appointed Ag. Director, Student Affairs
18th – 21st July, 2017: Appointed Ag. Director, Student Affairs
18th July – 7th August, 2016: Appointed Ag. Director, Accommodation Services
Directorate
18th – 20th May, 2016: Appointed Ag. Chairman, Department of Educational
Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies
16th – 20th May, 2016: Appointed Ag. Director, Accommodation Services Directorate
29th February, 2016 – 30th March, 2016: Appointed Ag. Director, Accommodation
Services Directorate
5th January, 2016 – January, 2017: Appointed Thematic Leader (Education
Programme) in Embu Campus of Kenyatta
University
22nd – 28th September, 2015: Appointed Ag. Chairman, Department of Educational
Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies
8th – 22nd June, 2015: Appointed Ag. Chairman, Department of Educational
Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies
7th April - 19th May, 2015: Appointed Ag. Chairman, Department of
Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum
Studies
6th - 16th March, 2015: Appointed Ag. Chairman, Department of Educational
Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies
9th - 12th February, 2015: Appointed Ag. Chairman, Department of
Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum
Studies
28th - 31st October, 2014: Appointed Ag. Chairman, Department of
Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum
Studies
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16th - 21st September, 2014: Appointed Ag. Chairman, Department of
Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum
Studies
26th August 2014 - 26th January 2016: Appointed Post-Graduate Diploma in
Education (PGDE) and Content
Enhancement Programmes Co-ordinator
July 2012 - 26th January 2016: Appointed Departmental Examinations Co-
ordinator, Department of Educational Management,
Policy and Curriculum Studies
February 2007 – August 2007: Appointed Departmental Examinations
Co-ordinator, Department of Educational
Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies
December 2004 - March 2006: Assistant Registrar (Admissions)
January 2004 –December 2004: Appointed Principal, Kenyatta University
Academy
5.0 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY
Member, Quality Management Committee at the Directorate of Student Affairs
Staff mentor in the Kenyatta University staff-to-student mentoring programme
Member, AIDS Control Unit Board
Member, Kakuma Secondary Teacher Education Curriculum Committee for the
Proposed Master Card Foundation Scholarships
Member, Career Week 2018
Member, Sub-committee for Review of Accommodation Policy
Member, Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC)
Member, Departmental Curriculum Review Committee [Curriculum Studies
Programmes]
Member, 3rd Departmental International Conference Organising Committee
Member, Accommodation Sub-Committee [Kenyatta University Sports Village
IAAF WORLD U-18 Athletics Championships, 2017]
Member, Committee to Review the Module for Certificate in Leadership
Development and Mentorship Programme [July 22, 2015 – August 31, 2015]
Member, Conference Fundraising Committee [2nd Department of Educational
Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies International Conference, May 2015
[July 9, 2014 – May 20, 2015]
Chairman, Departmental Examination Marks Verification Committee
Chairman, Departmental Quality Management Committee
Member, Intellectual Property Rights Unit
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Member, Departmental Co-coordinating Committee and University of Koln
collaboration
6.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
6.1 Completed Masters Supervision
Beatrice Mose Kemunto (M.Ed, 2017) Implementation of Life Geography
Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Kilifi County, Kenya
Beatrice Chebet Koskei (M.Ed, 2017) Implementation of Life Skills Education
Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya
Irene Kanini Muatha (M.Ed, 2017) Evaluation of the Implementation of Adult
Basic Education Programme in Machakos County, Kenya
Janet Karambu Mworia (M.Ed, 2017) Headteachers’ Instructional Supervision
Roles as Perceived by Primary School Teachers in Meru County, Kenya
Cyrus Githinji Wambugu (MED/2015/CE/27404) Assessment of the Influence of
School Contextual Dynamics on the Implementation of English Curriculum in Public
Secondary Schools in Nakuru East Sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya
Martin Mwiti Marangu (E55/NKI/PT/23444/2012) Influence of Principals’
Supervision on Public Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in Tigania
East Sub-county, Meru County, Kenya
Paul Kahiro Kuria (E55/20329/2012) Influence of SMASE Project on the Teaching
and Learning of Physics in Secondary Schools within Naivasha Sub-county, Kenya
Joyce Mongina Nyakundi (E55/MIG/CE/22027/2012) Evaluation of Board of
Managements’ Competence on Academic Outcomes: A Case of Public Secondary Schools in
Migori County, Kenya
Linet K. Mose (E55/22586/2012) Effect of Teacher Motivation on Student
Performance in KCSE in Public Secondary Schools in Manga Sub-county, Nyamira,
Kenya
Alphine C. Langat (E55/24385/2011]) Students’ Attitudes and their Effects on
Learning and Achievement in Mathematics: A Case Study of Public Secondary
Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
Odima Leo Ekapten (E55/CE/9072/2000) Effect of Teaching on Acquisition of
English Language Skills in Primary Schools in Busia County, Kenya
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Alfred Mburu Njunge (E55/CE/15385/2008) Impact of Job Satisfaction on
Turnover Intentions Among Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Gatanga
District , Murang’a County, Kenya
Doris Wanjiku Kabaya (MED111/01272) An Investigation into Guidance and
Counselling Services and their Effect on Behaviour Management in Primary Schools
in Nyeri County, Kenya
Francis Kimani Macharia (E55/CE/22864/2010) Status of Education Quality in the
Context of Free Primary Education in Nginda Zone, Murang’a County, Kenya
Alma Rubia Mwanaszumbah (E55/23589/2011) Assessing Integration of
Information and Communication Technology in Classroom Instruction by Physics
Teachers in Nairobi County, Kenya
Mercy Muthoni Mwiti (MED 111/04634) Assessment of the Implementation of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Public Primary Schools: A
Case of Imenti North District
David Kaaria Kiugu (MED 11/04203) Choice and Participation in Physics by
Secondary School Students: A Case of Buuri District, Meru County
Faith Kagwiria Gikunda (E55/22745/2011) Evaluation of Primary Teacher Education
Certificate Holders (P1) with B.Ed. degrees’ Classroom Teaching in Meru Central
District, Meru County, Kenya
Antony Mwangi Kiiru (E55/CE/22829/2010) Teachers’ Classroom Management
Strategies in Implementation of Formal Curriculum in Public Primary Schools in
Ithanga Zone, Murang’a Counnty
Esther Kirigo Gituma (E55/CE/22861/2010) Implementation of Life Skills
Education in Public Primary Schools of Nkuene Division, Meru County, Kenya
Jennifer Wanjiru Muriithi (E55/CE/20546/2010) Socio-economic Factors
Influencing Academic Preformance of Vulnerable Children in Primary Schools in
Kirinyaga County. Kenya
John Migwi Mwaniki (E55/CE/22873/2010) Effects of Social-Economic and
Institutional Factors on Boys’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education in Subukia District, Kenya
Jane Wandia Kabiro (E55/22761/2010) The Role of Principals in Curriculum
Implementation for Quality Students’ Achievement in Secondary Schools in Murang’a
County, Kenya
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Edith Mugito Kiruki (E55/22916/2011) Attitudes Towards Physics in Secondary
Schools in Imenti South Constituency of Meru County, Kenya
Mary Wanjiku Ndaro (MED 111/04167) Staffing Challenges and Coping Strategies
Employed in Public Primary Schools: A Case of Gatanga District, Murang’a County
Peter Kamau Muiruri (MED 111/04523) An Investigation into Causes of Student
Drop Out in Public Day Secondary Schools: A Case of Gatundu North District,
Kiambu County
John Kirkok Kiprop (E55/22775/2011) Status of Information Communication
Technology Integration in Mathematics Teaching: A Case of Public Secondary
Schools in Mogotio District, Baringo County, Kenya
7.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
7.1 Participation in Workshops/Conferences
Participated in Capacity Building Seminar facilitated by Mentor Africa Network at
Kenyatta University held at BSSC Room 12 on 26th January, 2018
Participated in the School of Education Postgraduate Seminar held at Kenya
University at the College of Education and Lifelong Learning (Room 432)
Participated in 1st International Conference on Reproductive Health held at Kenyatta
University Amphitheatre on 23rd May, 2017
Participated in the National Conference on Curriculum Reform [on the theme
Nurturing Every Child’s Potential] organised by the MoE and KICD at KICC Tsavo
Ballroom on 30th March, 2016
Participated in the Monitoring and Evaluation Curriculum Review Workshop and
Training of Trainers at Hotel Waterbuck – Nakuru, Kenya between 4th – 14th
October, 2015
Participated in Training the Academic Members of Staff on Curriculum
Development and Review in a Workshop organized by Kenyatta University’s Centre
for Teaching Excellence and Research Training held at BSSC Room 12
Participated in Uwezo Kenya National Conference held at Jumbo Village, Mombasa.,
Kenya between 9th – 12th September, 2015
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Participated in UWEZO Kenya’s Trainers of Trainers Induction Workshop on
Learning Assessment, Cool Rivers Hotel, Nakuru held between 22nd – 24th July, 2015
Participated in Uwezo Kenya’s Training of Volunteers Workshop at St. Monica
Catholic Church, Nakuru 23rd – 25th September, 2014
Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project
Report Review Workshop held at Olive Gardens Hotel, Nairobi 14th November, 2013
Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project
Report Review Workshop held at Olive Gardens Hotel, Nairobi 14th November, 2013
Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project
Report Writing Workshop held at Masada Hotel, Naivasha 8th – 10th November,
2013
Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project -
Data Collectors’ Training Workshop at Umoja One Catholic Church, Nairobi 4th – 5th
July, 2013
Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project -
Data Collectors’ Training Workshop at ACK St. Andrews Church, Malindi 24th – 25th
July, 2013
Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project -
Researchers’ Training at Savelberg Retreat Centre, Nairobi 27th June, 2013
Participated in the Nursing Sciences Department [Kenyatta University] Masters
Curriculum Development Workshop at Kenyatta University Conference Centre 3rd
December, 2012
Participated in the National Policy Seminar on Decentralization in Education:
Overcoming Challenges, Achieving Success organized by IIEP-UNESCO, UNICEF
and Ministry of Education of Kenya at Kenyatta University Conference Centre,
Nairobi 26th - 27th November, 2012
Participated in a Seminar for the Newly Appointed Supervisors organized by
Kenyatta University, Graduate School at Kenyatta University Business and Students
Services Centre 1st November, 2012
Participated in Uwezo Kenya’s Training of Trainers at Savelberg Retreat Centre,
Nairobi 16th August, 2012
Participated in the National Cohesion and Integration Commission’s curriculum
developers’ workshop on how to integrate cohesion and peace building into the
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national educational curriculum at KCB Leadership Centre, Nairobi 19th - 20th July &
26th – 27th, July, 2012
Participated in Uwezo Kenya’s Trainer of Trainers Induction Workshop at Cool
Rivers Hotel, Nakuru 9th - 11th July, 2012
7.2 Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional
Conferences
“The Promise of Integrated English Curriculum: Principals’ Teachers’ Reactions and
Reflections”, a paper presented in international conference on Re-engineering
Education for Sustainable Development held at KUCC Interaction Hall, Kenyatta
University, Nairobi 18th - 20st May 2015
“Is the Integration of ICT in Teaching Secondary School Physics in Kenya the Magic
Card?”, a paper with Alma R. Mwanaszumbah in an international conference on Re-
engineering Education for Sustainable Development held at KUCC Interaction Hall,
Kenyatta University, Nairobi 18th - 20st May, 2015
“Continuing Professional Development vis-à-vis Classroom Practice: A Case of Early
Grade Reading” and “Integrated English Curriculum: Policy and Classroom
Practice”, a paper presented with Grace W. Bunyi in an international conference on
Educational Reforms and Innovation in Enhancing Quality and Equity in Education
held at Kenyatta University Business and Students Services Centre, Nairobi 20th -
21st February, 2012
“The Teachers’ Toolbox: How Newly Qualified Teachers Teach Young Children to
Read”, a paper with Joyce I. Wangia, Grace Bunyi and Charity Limboro in an
international conference on Educational Reforms and Innovation in Enhancing
Quality and Equity in Education held at Kenyatta University Business and Students’
Service Centre, Nairobi 20th -21st February, 2012
“Teacher Preparation in Early Mathematics: Adequate for Positive Learning
Outcomes?”, a paper with Charity Limboro, Grace Bunyi and Joyce I. Wangia in an
international conference on Educational Reforms and Innovation in Enhancing
Quality and Equity in Education held at Kenyatta University Business and Students’
Service Centre, Nairobi 20th -21st February, 2012
“Teacher Preparation and Continuing Professional Development in Kenya: How Do
Teachers Learn to Teach Reading and how Does their Learning Influence Practice?”,
a paper presented with Joyce I. Wangia, Grace W. Bunyi, Sam Muthwii and Charity
Limboro in an international conference co-hosted by English and Linguistics
Department of Kenyatta University and University of Pennsylvania on
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Multilingualism and Education: Global Practices, Challenges and the Way Forward
held at KUCC Interaction Hall, Kenyatta University, Nairobi 22nd – 23rd July, 2010
7.3Convening and Co-ordinating Conferences
3rd Departmental International Conference on Education, 2018
1st Departmental International Conference on Education, 20th – 20th February, 2012
2nd Departmental International Conference on Education, 18th –20th May, 2015
8.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
8.1 Articles in Refereed Journals
Magoma, C. M. (2017). Highs and Lows of Curriculum Integration: Authors’
Theroretical Perspectives. European Journal of English Language Teaching,
Volume 2/Issue 2 / 2017: 85- 103.
ISSN-L: 2501 - 7136
Magoma, C. M. (2016). Justification for and Introduction of Integrated English
Curriculum in Secondary Schools. European Journal of Education Studies,
Volume 2/Issue 1 / 2016: 71- 90.
ISSN-L: 2501 - 1111
Magoma, C. M. (2016).The Promise of Integrated English Curriculum: Teachers’ and
Head Teachers’ Reactions and Reflections. Universal Journal of Educational
Research Vol, 4(5), pp. 1148 – 1157.
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2016.040526
ISSN: 2332-3213
Magoma, C. M. (2016). The shift and emphasis towards curriculum integration: Meaning
and rationale. African Educational Research Journal, 4(2): 25-30.
ISSN: 2354-2160
8.2 Books
2016 Nyakundi, J., Itegi, F. & Magoma, C. M. School Management: Does
Competence of the Board Members Matter? Saarbrucken: LAP Lambert
Academic Publishing.
ISBN: 978-3-659-63634-9
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2013 Teacher Preparation and Continuing Professional Development in
Kenya: Learning to Teach Early Reading and Mathematics
ISBN: 978-9966-7495-8-1
2011 Bunyi, G. W., Wangia, J., Magoma, C. M. & Limboro, M. C. Teacher
Preparation and Continuing Professional Development in Africa: Learning to
Teach Reading and Mathematics and Influences on Practice in Kenya.
University of Sussex: Centre for International Education.
2010 Curriculum Implementation: A Case of Integrated English Course in
Kenyan Secondary Schools. VDM Publishing House Ltd.
ISBN: 978-3-639-24200-3
8.3 Chapters in Book(s)
2014 The Place of Primary and Secondary School English Curriculum in National
Cohesion and Integration. In: Mainstreaming National Cohesion and
Integration in Kenya’s Educational Curriculum. Nairobi: National Cohesion
and Integration Commission: 29 – 37.
ISBN: 978-9966-044-10-5
9.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH
EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
January – February, 2014: Member of the Taskforce for Devolved Functions
in Education , co-ordinated by Nyamira County
Government
10.0 EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL GRANTS
Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor’s Research Grant (2017) of Ksh. 720,000
Title of Proposal: Kenyatta University Enhancement of Learning Experience
with Aids (KUELEWA)
11.0 LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
APPOINTMENTS
11.1 External Examiner in Other Universities
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External Examiner, Mount Kenya University
11.2 Appointment to Boards
Member of the Board of Management of Murera Secondary School (Kiambu
County)
12.0 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor’s (2014) Exemplary Service Award
13.0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH/SERVICE
Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC)
14.0 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
14.1 Initiating/Leading Research Projects
20th July – 18th December, 2015: Key Facilitator for Uwezo Kenya’s Annual
Learning Assessment
15th May – 30th September, 2015: Lead Researcher for Girl Education Challenge
(GEC)/Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK) Wasichana Wote
Wasome Qualitative Study on “The Girl in the Community”
11th May, 2013 – To date: Trainer/Senior Researcher for Girl Education
Challenge (GEC)/Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK)
Wasichana Wote Wasome Project
January 21 - 24, 2013: Resurvey Participant for Twaweza Initiative of Hivos,
Tanzania in the project Understanding Early Grade Literacy and Numeracy
across Kenya (Loitokitok Distrct)
January 17 - 20, 2013: Trainer of Trainers for Twaweza Initiative of Hivos,
Tanzania at the Regional Conference on Understanding Early Grade Literacy
and Numeracy across Kenya
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November 27- 30, 2012: Trainer of Trainers for Twaweza Initiative of Hivos,
Tanzania at the National Conference on Understanding Early Grade Literacy and
Numeracy across Kenya
June 25 – July 5, 2012: Resource Person (English Curriculum) on Mainstreaming
Cohesion and Integration in Kenya’s Education System for the National Cohesion
and Integration Commission (NCIC)
January 20, 2010 – October 14, 2011: Researcher for University of Sussex,
Education and Social Work (Centre for International Education) on the project
Teacher Preparation and Continuing Professional Development in Africa (TPA
Project)
June 22, 2009 – July 30, 2009: Research Associate for Ministry of
Education/ILO/IPEC (International Programme on Elimination of Child Labour)
on the project Tackling Child Labour through Education (TACKLE) Project
March 2 - March 21, 2009: Research Assistant for Hewlett Foundation on the
project Quality Education in Developing Countries Initiative - Country Education
Profile of Kenya (Phase Two - Country Visit Interviews)
September 1, 2008 -October 31, 2008: Research Assistant for Hewlett Foundation
on the project Quality Education in Developing Countries Initiative- Country
Education Profile of Kenya
August 17, 2006 -September 17, 2006: Curriculum Developer/Teacher Trainer for
International Aid Services (IAS) - IEDP (Somaliland)
15.0 OTHERS
15.1 Membership to Professional Bodies
January, 2011 to date: Member, Women Educational Researchers of Kenya
(WERK)
March, 2010 to date: Multilingual Education Network of Eastern Africa (ELN)
April, 2016 to date: Vincentian Values-Centred Leadership Network
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16.0 REFEREES
1. Prof Grace W. Bunyi
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
Tel: +254 20 870 Ext: 3782
Email Address: [email protected]
2. Dr. Seth Nyakwara Begi
Senior Lecturer
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
Tel: +254 20 870 Ext: 3536
Email Address: [email protected]
3. Dr. Geoffrey M. Maroko
Senior Lecturer
Machakos University College,
Department of Languages and Linguistics
P.O. Box 136 - 90100,
MACHAKOS
Email Address: [email protected]
