Dr. Emmanuel Uminya Ikwen
DepartmentSpecial Education
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Emmanuel Uminya Ikwen
Dr. E. U. Ikwen is a senior lecturer in the Department of Special Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria. He began his services in the University of Calabar in December 1998 as a graduate assistant. He has attended over twenty (20) professional conferences and workshops locally and intentionally with over twenty-six (26) publications in scholarly journals and conferences. His presentations at various conferences have provided him with a vast experience in action research, qualitative and quantitative studies which have impacted positively on his academic prowess. He has taught many courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels including, the exceptional child in the classroom, psychology of persons with special needs, vocational rehabilitation for special needs children, reading and reading disabilities, principles and practice of individualized instruction, diagnosis of persons with intellectual disability, psychological and philosophical trends in learning disabilities, biochemical models of reading remediation, and so on. He has supervised well over forty (40) undergraduate projects, four (4) masters theses, and currently supervising three (3) Ph.D dissertations. He has served in diverse capacities within and outside the university including executive chairman of Obudu Local Government Area; coordinator and examination officer for special education department, chairman of Department of Special Education examination/examination malpractice committee, member of Faculty of Education final year students’ screening committee, member of Faculty of Education Student Advisory Committee, member Faculty of Education Annual Conference Planning Committee; Secretary of Faculty of Education Home-Coming Planning Committee, managing editor of Journal of the Department of Special Education, member of Faculty of Education Teaching Practice Committee, etc. He has acted as head of Department of special Education on numerous occasions. His leadership prowess earned him various awards and honours by different organizations, including Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, FCE Obudu, Child’s Dream (Abuja-based NGO), National Youth for Good Governance CRS Chapter, CRS Chapter of Unijos Alumni Association, Grassroot Leadership Centre (NGO-Abuja), NYSC Obudu, One Kid-Smiling (NGO – Abuja – Based) etc, in recognition of his excellent performance, contributions to teacher education and community at large. Dr. Ikwen belongs to many reputable professional bodies including National Association for Exceptional Children (NAEC), International Reading Association (IRA), Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), Nigerian Primary and Teacher Education Association (NPTEA), Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria (APQEN), National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET), and Association of Childhood Educators, Nigeria (ACEN). Dr. Ikwen’s research areas include special education (learning disabilities), early childhood/emergent literacy instruction, reading instruction and remediation in beginning reading in lower basic and middle basic levels of education (primary schools). He has unusual flare for teaching, researching, writing and sports. He is a practising Christian and happily married with wonderful children.
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| Naiywan, J. D., Ikwen, E. U. & Egaga, P. I. (2019). Hints on special needs education: A guide for prospective teachers. Calabar: Sunny-Tech Link and Logistic Concept. ISBN: 978-978-976-619-2 | |
| Ikwen, E. U., Unimke, G. A. & Ebuara, F. U. (2018). Child find: key to increasing access and equitable quality education for learners with learning disabilities. The Exceptional Child, 20 (1), 126-133. | |
| Ikwen, E. U., Unimke, G. A. & James, B. D. (2018). The role of assistive in promoting quality special education for students with learning disabilities. Special Needs Education, 4, 75 – 90. | |
| Olayi, J. E., Eke, V. U. & Ikwen E. U. (2017). Impact of social media on students with visual impairment: A study of South – South region of Nigeria. Journal of Exceptional People, 2(11), 29 – 39. | |
| Ikwen, E. U., Nkebe, S. A. & James, D. D. (2017). A survey of opinions of primary school teachers and University lecturers on inclusive and equitable educational provision in primary schools in Central Education Zone of Cross River State. The Exceptional Child, 19(2), 47-55. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. & Igba, I. U (2017). Awareness of ebola virus disease and intervention measures for sustainable healthy living among persons with special needs in Cross River State. The Exceptional Child, 19(2), 56-69. | |
| Nanjwan, J. D. & Ikwen, E. U. (2016). Utilization of internet and e-mail for effective teaching among special educators. The Exceptional Child, 18 (1), 38-44. | |
| Orim, S. O. & Ikwen, E. U. (2016). Global best practices on assessment and the provision of quality service delivery for children with learning disabilities in Calabar Metropolis. The Exceptional Child, 18(1), 86-93. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. & Igba, I. U (2016). Play assessment techniques in infant and early children education. Special Needs Education, 2, 123 -134. | |
| Ashi, M. M., Olayi, J. E. & Ikwen, E. U. (2015). Overcoming disability: Pathway to inclusive roles for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education Research, 1(3), 39- 44. | |
| Ozegya, A. E. & Ikwen, E. U. (2015). Persons with special needs and access to quality education. The Exceptional Child, 17(1), 67-73. | |
| Dada, O. A., Ikwen, E. U. & Edem, M. M. (2015). Educational development, legislation and litigation for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. Education for Today, 11(2), 1-8 | |
| Ikwen, E. U. (2015). Research in developing beginning reading skills. Using concentrated language encounter with quasi-experimental design: Outcomes and implications for beginning reading instruction. Calabar, Nigeria. Sunnytech Link and Logistic Concept Publication. ISBN: 978-38524-6-9. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. (2014). Effect of concentrated language encounter method in developing comprehension skills in primary school pupils in Cross River State, Nigeria. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 11(1), 40 – 54. | |
| Andzayi, C. A., Ozegya, A. E., Bodang, J. R. & Ikwen, E. U (2014). The impact of special education curriculum on affective disposition of student – teachers in the University of Jos, Northern Nigeria. Journal of Modern Education Review, 4 (3), 200 – 205. | |
| Andzayi, C. A. & Ikwen, E. U. (2014). Developing beginning reading skills among primary school pupils in Cross River State: A pilot study report. Journal of Modern Education Review, 4(6), 427 – 438. | |
| Andzayi, C. A., Ikwen, E. U., Ozegya, A. E., & Owobi, E. A. (2004). Degree of loss and reading achievement of pupils with special needs in integrated educational programmes in Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Modern Education Review, 4(8), 623 – 628. | |
| Dada, O. A., Ikwen, E. U., & Fagbemi, O. O. (2014). Home background and self- concept of high achieving students with emotional disorders in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(24), 20 – 25. | |
| Andzayi, C. A. & Ikwen, E. U. (2014). Effect of Vocabulary instruction strategy in acquisition of literacy skills in primary five struggling readers in Akun lyimba of Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area, Nigeria. International Journal of Literacy and Development, 1(1), 17-23. | |
| Ahon, A.T., Obi, B. F & Ikwen, E . U. (2014). Implementation of community-based rehabilitation in Nigeria: The role of family of people with disabilities. International Journal of technology and Inclusive Education (IJTIE), Special Issue, 1(2), 427 – 432. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. (2013). Effect of Concentrated Language encounter method in development of beginning literacy Skills of letter knowledge words among primary school pupils in Cross River State, Nigeria. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 10(3), 10 -21. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. (2013). Effect of Concentrated Language encounter method in developing sight word recognition skills in primary school pupils in Cross River State, Nigeria. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 10(4), 8 -18. | |
| Andzayi, C. A., Ozegya, A. E. & Ikwen, E. U. (2013). Principals’ record keeping for management of students with special needs in inclusive educational settings. The Exceptional Child, 15(1), 121 – 132 | |
| Oyeniran, O. & Ikwen, E. U. (2013). The role of flashcards in the development of sight vocabulary among pupils with learning disabilities in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. International Journal of Special and General Education, 2, 204-208. | |
| Obi, F.B., Orim, S.O & Ikwen, E. U. (2011). Using literature – based reading methods with beginning readers in Nigerian schools. African Journal of Vocational Education, 4(1), 83 -91. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. & Ezera, I. O. (2008). Identification of learning disabilities in the 21st century: Responses – to – instructions as a road-map for teachers in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching, 4(2), 90-97. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. (2007). Education of special needs children: Managing the gifted child in the Classroom. In E.D. Ozoji and J.M. Okuoyibo (Eds.), The practice and future of special needs education in Nigeria. Jos: The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jos. 263-276. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. (2006). Child labour and special needs education. In E.D. Ozoji., I. O. Ezera, and M. Abednego (Eds.). Contemporary issues in special needs education. Jos: Deka Publications. | |
| Ikpaya, B. O., Egaga, P. I & Ikwen , E. U. (2004). Educating the disabled persons for participation in Nigeria’s democracy. In E.O. Uya.; D. Denga.; J. Emeh, & J. Okoro (Eds.), Education for sustainable democracy: The Nigerian experience. Calabar: Clear Lines publications. 494-502. | |
| Ikwen, E. U. (2000). Quality in Nigerian teacher education at tertiary level: Expectations for the next millennium. In A.M. Wokocha (Ed.), Quality in Nigerian teacher education: Agenda for action. Port Harcourt: Osia International Publishers Co. Ltd. 245-353 |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
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| Annual National Conference for the Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria (APQEN), F.C.E. Obudu, Nigeria | Quality in Nigerian Teacher Education at tertiary level: Expectations for the next millennium. | 1999-10-18 | 1999-10-21 |