{"id":1676,"date":"2025-05-26T13:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1676"},"modified":"2025-05-26T13:20:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:20:46","slug":"professor-ngozi-philomena-okafor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1676","title":{"rendered":"PROFESSOR. NGOZI PHILOMENA OKAFOR"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.4 - 31-08-2022 *\/<br \/>\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"342\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oie_26144232YQ7vsHKm-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oie_26144232YQ7vsHKm-1.png 342w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oie_26144232YQ7vsHKm-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oie_26144232YQ7vsHKm-1-250x146.png 250w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oie_26144232YQ7vsHKm-1-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oie_26144232YQ7vsHKm-1-128x75.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\"><\/p>\n<p>TITLE: PROFESSOR<\/p>\n<p>________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>NAME: NGOZI PHILOMENA OKAFOR<\/p>\n<p>________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>POSITION: PROFESSOR &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; SPECIALISATION<\/p>\n<p>________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>EDUCATION\/TRAINING <i>(Begin with Bachelor\u2019s degree or other initial professional education)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/i><\/p>\n<p>INSTITUTION AND LOCATION&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;DEGREE&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Completion Date&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Field of Study &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;(a)Bendel State University Ekpoma,Nigeria&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;BSc. Ed.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10\/1990&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Chemistry<\/p>\n<p>(b) University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; M. Ed. Curr.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;02\/1994&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Chemistry&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(c)&nbsp; University of Ibadan, Nigeria&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ph. D&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10\/1999&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Chemistry Evaluation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a professor of chemistry education, my goal is to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to be critical thinkers, and effective problem solvers. My commitment is to make meaningful impact in the field of chemistry education and my communities as well as inspiring and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to contribute to an increasingly complex world. I am deeply committed to advancing the field of chemistry education through research-driven pedagogical strategies that enhance students\u2019 learning outcomes nationally and globally. I believe that effective chemistry education involves fostering deep understanding of scientific contents, principles and their real-world applications.<\/p>\n<p>My pedagogical strategies involve integration of evidence-based instructional practices, context-based learning, 7e-Learning cycle model, Virtual Chemistry Laboratory Software (VCLS), problem-based approaches, kitchen-Explanations Analogy Model (KEAM) and Online digital tools to enhance student engagement, exploration, critical thinking, and meaningful understanding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I create classroom culture that makes chemistry learning accessible and relevant which prepares secondary school students\u2019 and undergraduates on how to tackle complex challenges in their future careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My research focuses on developing, implementing, evaluating and adapting innovative pedagogical strategies which contribute meaningfully to sustainable educational models that empower students and educators across the continent. This includes fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and promoting chemistry education as a tool for addressing pressing issues such as scientific literacy, environmental sustainability, industrial inequities, and contemporary reforms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<b>Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8,000 Pounds Grant for leadership training by Female Foundation, Mujeres Por Africa, Banco, Spain, from 26th November to 1st&nbsp; December, 2023<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">N1.5Million TETFUND research grant with Ref. No, CRC\/TETFUND\/No.2018\/03&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fellow of Science Teachers\u2019 Association of Nigeria (FSTAN), August, 2023&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Selected Most Recent Publications\/ Contributions to Knowledge<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Okafor, N. <\/b>(2022). Application of Online Pedagogy to Enhance Undergraduates\u2019 Learning&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/i>Outcomes in Chemistry. <i>Science Education International.<\/i> 33(3); 284-290. A publication of&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International Council of Association for Science Education (ICASE), University of Otago&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;College of Education, <b>New Zealand.<\/b> Available at <i>&nbsp;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icaseonline.net\/journal\/index.php\/sei\/issue\/view\/22\">https:\/\/www.icaseonline.net\/journal\/index.php\/sei\/issue\/view\/22<\/a><i>and&nbsp;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33828\/sei.v33.i3.3<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Okafor, N<\/b> &amp; Nwonu, H. (2021). Promoting critical thinking skills of secondary school chemistry&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;students\u2019 through 7e-Learning cycle model. <i>Tropical Journal of Education,<\/i> 3 (1\/2),16-27. A&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Publication of Cape Peninsula University of Technology, <b>Cape Town, South Africa, <\/b>Available&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;online at Credencepressltd.com. DOI <a href=\"http:\/\/doi.org\/10.47524\/tje.v3i1.17\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.47524\/tje.v3i1.17<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Okafor Ngozi P. <\/b>(2021). Enhancing science process skills acquisition in chemistry among&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;secondary school students through context-based learning. <i>Science Education International<\/i>. 32(4);&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;323-330. A publication of International Council of Association for Science Education (ICASE),&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>University of Otago College of Education, <b>New Zealand.<\/b> Available at &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icaseonline.net\/journal\/%20index.php\/sei\/article\/%20view\/329\">https:\/\/www.icaseonline.net\/journal\/ index.php\/sei\/article\/ view\/329<\/a> and&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33828\/sei.v32.i4.7\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33828\/sei.v32.i4.7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. <b>Okafor, N. (2020)<\/b>. Effects of kitchen-explanations analogy model and gender on secondary&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;school students achievement in chemistry in Isolo , Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Science,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mathematics and Technology Education Research (JOSMATER), 2(1),1-18. A Publication of the&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Plateau State Science Teachers\u2019 Association of Nigeria, University of Jos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;5. <b>Okafor, N. P;<\/b> Okunuga, R. O &amp; Ojo, T. O (2020). Effect of Virtual Chemistry Laboratory<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Software (VCLS) on Secondary School students\u2019 achievement in Acid- Base Titrations&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experiment. Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education (JONAED), 16(2). 38-48. Nnamdi&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Azikiwe University, Awka. Sponsored by TETFUND with Reference number,&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CRC\/TETFUND\/No.2018\/03<\/p>\n<p><b>Collaborators\/ Networks<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li> Prof. Harrison Atagana, University of South Africa (UNISA)<\/li>\n<li> Prof. Chukunoye Ochonogor, University of Pretoria, South Africa<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Sue Campbell, Michigan State University, USA.<\/li>\n<li>Prof. B. E. Ozoji, University of Jos<\/li>\n<li> Prof. Oby Okonkwo, Visiting Professor, University of Zimbabwe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TITLE: PROFESSOR ________________________________________________________________________________ NAME: NGOZI PHILOMENA OKAFOR ________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION: PROFESSOR &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1676"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1676"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1709,"href":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1676\/revisions\/1709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}