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Name

Dr. Josephine Dasel Nanjwan

Department

Special Education

Designation

Associate Professor

Email

[email protected]


About Dr. Josephine Dasel Nanjwan

Dr Josephine Dasel Nanjwan was born on 5/5/1969 to late Marcus Dakulic Plang and Mrs Lois-Nabueng Marcus Dakulic Plang of Takkas village in Pankshin Local Government area of plateau state Nigeria. She attended primary schools at 3 different places LGED Primary school Takkas, Dunama Primary school lafia and move over to Demonstration Primary School Gindiri in mangu Local Government area of plateau state Nigeria. She is a Christian. Josephine proceeded to secondary school at Federal Government Girls College, Gboko in 1983. She had interest in teaching line, then she later moved to Government Teachers College Keffi and completed in 1988. She went to University of Jos for Diploma, Bachelor and Masters Degree in Special Education and graduated in 1995 and 1999 respectively. She did not stop there she proceeded to do another programme where her academic success story was capped in 2011, when she bagged a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) in Adapted Physical Education and Rehabilitation in University of Calabar. She was assessed and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Special Education in 2016. Josephine has held many positions within Faculty of Education at different times as part of her University Extra responsibilities. She serves in different committees. She has been a member of different bodies. She has published three books. She has attended more than thirty five conferences and more than fifteen workshops within Nigeria and other African countries such as Ghana and Botswana in collaboration with her senior colleague. She has more than thirty five publications in both local and foreign journals. She has three book chapters. She has successfully supervised one PhD, six masters and four PGDSE. Dr Josephine Dasel Nanjwan has worked in various places as a class teacher in various schools in Plateau and Cross River States. She did her sabbatical leave in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences. She is a visiting lecturer Department of physical and Health Education, and Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences. Faculty of Education, University of Jos. Dr Josephine Dasel Nanjwan has been engaging in community services which includes A Television programme on AM express held at Cross River Radio Broadcasting Cooperation (CRBC), A programme call Train the Trainer where she teaches teachers of persons with visual impairment computer with Jaws. Personal visitation to motherless baby homes. Her participation with the Education for Initiative Development has won a desk top computer for the department of special education. Dr Josephine D, Nanjwan (Associate Professor) started working in the great University of Calabar in 1997. At the moment she is still lecturing in the Department of special Education. She is the current Head of Department Special Education, University of Calabar. She is happily married with four children to Engr. Dasel Nanwalan Nanjwan.


S/N Qualification School Atttended Started Finished
First School Leaving CertificateLGED Primary School School, Takkas, Pankshin, Plateau State19771983
TC II CertificateGovernment Teachers College, Keffi, Nasarawa State19841989
Diploma in Special EducationUniversity of Jos, Jos, Plateau State19891991
B.Sc.(Ed.) Special EducationUniversity of Jos, Jos, Plateau State19911995
PhD Adapted Physical Education and RehabilitationUniversity of Calabar, Calavar, Cross River State19942012
M.Ed Special EdiucationUniversity of Jos, Jos, Plateau State19982000

S/N Publication
Ewa, J. A., & Nanjwan, J. D. (2019). Attitudes of primary school children with hearing impairment towards visual arts and school refusal tendencies in an inclusive education setting in Calabar education zone, Nigeria. Journal of Humanities, 4(1), 81-88.
Ozoji, E. D., Nwachukwu, K. E., & Nanjwan, J. D. (2019). Bibliotherapy for breaking barriers towards social inclusion of persons with disability in Nigeria. Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education, (JONAED) Special Edition, 15(1), 294-300.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Owojaiye, S. O. (2019). Adaptation leisure/recreational for persons with Disabilities (visual impairment) Journal of Environmental and Tourism Education (JETE), 1(2), 66-71.
Nanjwan, J. D. & Ashi, M. M. (2019). The national policy on education with focus on special education. Journal of Environmental and Tourism Education (JETE), 1(2), 66-71.
Igba, I. U., & Nanjwan, J. D. (2019). Emergent of braille literacy and communication skills for children with congenital visual impairment. Special Needs Education, 4, 101-107.
Nanjwan, J. D. (2019). Assessment of cardio respiratory endurance status of students with three levels of visual impairment for effective participation in sporting activities. The Exceptional Child, 21(1), 79-88.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Igba, I. U. (2019). Communal crises and safety of women with disabilities for equitable social inclusion in central senatorial district of cross river state. The Exceptional Child, 21(1), 110-120.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Igba, I. U. (2019). Corruption and employment discrimination of person with disabilities (visual impairment) in Nigeria. Education for Today, 15(2), 175-179.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Igba, I. U. (2019). Handbook for educating persons with visual impairment. Calabar: Sunny- Tech Link and Logistics Concept www.sunnytechlink.com ISBN: 978-978-973-447-4
Nanjwan, J. D., Ikwen, E. U., & Egaga, P. I. (2019). Hints on Special needs education: A guide for teachers Calabar: Sunny- Tech Link and Logistics Concept www.sunnytechlink.comISBN:978-978-976-619-2
Nanjwan, J. D., Olayi, J. E., & Igba, I. U. (2019). Modules for beginners and advanced Braille learners. Calabar: Sunny- Tech Link and Logistics Concept www.sunnytechlink.comISBN: 978-978-976-619-2
Nanjwan, J. D. (2018). Comparative analysis of flexibility among students with three levels of visual impairments in special schools in Cross River State. Journal of Exceptional people, 2(13), 5-18.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Shwamut, I. E. (2018). Effective educational services for a child in need of individual education programme. Journal of Exceptional People (JEP), 2(13), 19-28.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Ashi, M. M. (2018). Influence of teacher’s competency for inclusive education in schools in Nigeria. The Exceptional Child, 20(1), 213-218.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Dada, O. A. (2018). Basic anatomy and physiology of persons with disabilities. Calabar: Sunny- Tech Link and Logistics Concept www.sunnytechlink.com ISBN: 978-978-975-012-2
Nanjwan, J. D. (2017). Orientation and mobility: Steps in teaching independent living skills for persons with visual impairments in business and school premises. Issues in special needs Education. A festschrift of Prof. (Sr.) Theresa Abang. A publication of the National Association of Exceptional Children (NACE) Jos: Aydee creation ISBN: 978-978-55780-0-4 250-258
Eke, V. U., Egaga, M. M., & Nanjwan, J. D. (2016). Regular teachers challenges in distinction of characteristic of learners with learning disabilities and learners with visual impairment in primary schools in Cross River State. African Journal of Vocational Education (AJOVED), 6(1), 169-176.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Ikwen, E. U. (2016). Utilization of internet and email for effective teaching among special educators. The exceptional child. Journal of National Association of exceptional children, 18(1), 38-44.
Anam, B., & Nanjwan, J. D. (2016). Teaching recreational activities as a therapeutic tools to students with special needs for sustainable rehabilitation in Cross River Stats Nigeria. Special Needs Education, 2(1), 84-93.
Nanjwan, J. D., Egaga, M. M., & Eke, V. U. (2015). Utilization of power point, computer and teaching effectiveness of special education teachers. Education for Today, 11(2), 77-80.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Plang, E. D. (2015). Promoting partnership between general education and special education teachers in Nigeria. Journal of Special Needs Education, 1(1), 110-115.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Plang, J. P. (2015). Barriers to the use of Internet for information and educational awareness among persons with visual impairment. Educational for fitness for sustainable development in Nigeria.(ed D. I. Denga) Glads tidings Press limited main avenue, Calabar: Rapid educational limited. 488-510. ISBN: 978-051-260-8
Nanjwan, J. D. (2015). Assessment of physical fitness of students with three levels of visual impairments in special schools in Cross River State. Educational fitness for Sustainable Development in Nigeria.(ed D. I. Denga) Glads tidings Press limited main avenue, Calabar: Rapid educational limited. 511-541. ISBN: 978-051-260-8
Nanjwan, J. D., & Plang, J. P. (2014). Rehabilitation process and persons with physical dysfunctions. Journal of Sports and Physical Education, 1(3), 19-23.
Nanjwan, J. D., & David B. E. (2014). Legislation and Adjustments person with disabilities in southern senatorial district in Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Public policy and Administration Research, 4(5), 14-18.
David, B. E., Nanjwan J. D., & Amalu, Melvina N. (2014). Inclusive education and the life skills of senior secondary school students with special needs in Northern Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice, 5(16), 126-129.
David, B. E., & Nanjwan, J. D. (2014).Teacher education and global standard for effective teaching learning process in public secondary schools in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. European Scientific Journal, 10(7), 260- 266.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Plang, J. P. (2014). Acquisition of Entrepreneurial skills for economic growth and development for persons with special needs. Journal of Exceptional People (JEP), 2(5), 7-12.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Akah, L. U. (2014). Challenges faced by parents in raising children with health disabilities. Education for Today, 1(10), 144-150.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Enya, B. D. (2013). Information and communication technology and persons with special needs in Calabar Municipality in Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Human Social Sciences, Linguistics and Education, 13(12),19-24.
Iheanacho, S. B. C., Nanjwan, J. D., Ntukidem, E. P., Ajibola, C. A., & Etta, E. E. (2010). Physical education curriculum: A panacea for the attainment of socio economic and cultural development of primary school pupils with visual impairment in Nigeria. LWATIA Journal of Contemporary Research, 7(14), 54-61.
Nanjwan, J. D., & Asanye, B. E. (2008). Effect of Communication Difficulties on speech and language disorder learners: African Journal of Vocational Education, 3(2), 127-134.
Ogunjimi, L. O., Ubi, S., & Nanjwan. J. D. (2007). Motivational Factor and Sport Performance among Nigerian Universities Athletes at 2006 West African University games (WAUG). International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2(2), 62-66.
Iheancho, R. A. E., Assgwara, C. G., Nanjwan, J. D., & Akah, L. U. (2006). Intellectual ability, Gender and Age in the Choice of Career at the University of Calabar. Giants of Academia, 3(1), 68-75.
Iheanacho, R. A. E., Asaqwara, C. G., Nanjwan, J. D., Bassey, P.U., & Denga, H. (2005). Intellectual ability & self-efficacy in an inclusive education. The Nigerian setting. Tropical focus: The International Journal Series on Tropical Issues, 5(3), 121-128.
Iheancho, R. A. E., & Nanjwan, J. D. (2005). Adolescent dressing and Sexual behaviour. Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development (MULJORED), 6 (3), 106-112.
.Iheanacho, R. A. E., & Nanjwan J. D. (2004). Child maltreatment and manifest anxiety among children in Calabar metropolis. Journal of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologist (NISP), 3(1), 80-88.
Arikpo, A., & Nanjwan, J. D. (2002). Oral correction: Emergency options for subsequent reading contradiction by the audible reading learner. African Journal of Vocational Education, 2(1), 123-128.
Nanjwan, J. D. (2001). Attitude of the society towards the disabled persons in Nigerian. West African Journal of Research and Development (WAJRAD), 8(1), 66-71.
Nanjwan J. D. (2001). Providing Quality Education for the handicapped -the paragon. A Journal of National Association of Women Academic, 1(1), 84-89.

warning No Result For Grants Received.


S/N Conference Description Started Finished
1st National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS) Conference held at University of CalabarProviding Qualitative Education for the Handicapped. 2001-04-022001-04-02
2nd ETF International Conference on Computer training - Capacity Building Project for the Visually Impaired at Calabar Women Centre, between Calabar.2006-01-232006-02-03
West African University Games. (WAUG).Conference organized by the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, held at University of Education Winnebar Ghana.Motivational factors and sports performance among Nigerian universities athletes at the 2006 West African University Games. (WAUG2006-05-052006-05-05
Conference organized by African Council on primary/basic education held at University of BotswanaChildren with disability and sport participation in secondary schools in Cross River State.2007-10-162007-10-19
1st National Conference of Business Educators (NABE) at Chinua Achebe Arts Theatre University of Calabar, CalabarThe effects of communication difficulties on speech and language disordered learner2008-05-082008-05-08
2rd Conference of National Braille Council of Nigeria (NABRACON) Demonstration of the use of Braille Theme. On the place of persons with Disabilities in Nigeria held at BK foundation centre Calabar Cross River StatePackaging of Braille Equipments2008-10-152008-10-18
1st International Conference of Louis Braille Bi-centenary (New Braille Code) held at Paceli School for the blind, Lagos 2009-01-282009-02-04
1st Annual Conference organized by the National Centre for Exceptional Children (NCEC) at University Of Calabar 2009-08-082009-08-13
1stInternational conference organized in collaboration with teachers without borders at University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State NigeriaTeaching recreational activities as a therapeutic tools to students with special needs in Cross River State2010-09-072010-09-10
1st Sub-regional Summit on Inclusive Education in West and Central Africa held at UEW, Winneba GhanaPanacea for effective implementation of inclusive Education in Nigeria.2012-02-062012-02-10
22nd Conference of National Council For Exceptional Children (NCEC) held at the College of Health Medical Science,Benue State University. Selection of assessment tools for effective inclusive education of students with sport participation in Nigerian secondary schools.2012-08-032012-08-09
4th Annual Conference of persons with Disabilities in Nigeria. The place of persons with Disabilities in Nigerian politics held at Monty suit Calabar, Cross River StateEncouraging the Disabled Persons Towards Inclusion in Nigerian Politics.2012-11-022012-11-05
4th Annual Conference of persons with Disabilities in Nigeria. The place of persons with Disabilities in Nigerian politics held at Monty suit Calabar, Cross River StateEncouraging the Disabled Persons Towards Inclusion in Nigerian Politics.2012-11-022012-11-05
23rd Annual Conference of National Council For Exceptional Children (NCEC) held at Uyo Akwa Ibom State: Psychosocial disposition of children with special needs for inclusive education in Nigeria: Access and enablement to persons with disabilities2013-08-052013-08-11
25th Annual National Conference of Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) held at Umuahia. Security issues and education of persons with special needs in Nigeria. The place of persons with disability in the community.2013-10-072013-10-11
1stAnnual Conference of the Institute of Education University of Calabar on the theme: Education for Global CompetitivenessBarriers to the use of internet for information and educational awareness among persons with visual impairments Nigeria.2014-04-222014-04-26
24th Annual Conference of National Council for Exceptional Children(NCEC) on the theme: Education for All by the year 2014 and Special Needs Education, the journey so far held at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri Imo StateImplementation of supportive educational services for all persons with special needs in Nigeria.2014-08-082014-08-13
4thFaculty of Education, University of Calabar Conference on the theme: Education and Contemporary Issues held at University of Calabar international Conference Centre CalabarChallenges faced by parents in raising children with disabilities.2014-09-022014-09-05
25thAnnual Conference of National Council for Exceptional Children (NCEC) on the theme: Technology in Education of persons with special needs held at special center Port Harcourt, River StateUtilization Internet, mails massages and teaching effectiveness of special education teachers.2015-08-062015-08-10
5th International conference of Faculty of Education, University of Calabar. Theme: Education and Contemporary Issues held at University of Calabar New senate chambers, Calabar. Utilization of PowerPoint Computer in Teaching Effectiveness of Special Educators.2015-10-122015-10-15
1stInternational Conference of Child and the changing word held at Department of Educational Foundation Faculty of Education, University of Jos. Jos Plateau StateEffective educational services for a child in need of individualized Education Programme (IEP).2016-06-272016-06-30
6thFaculty of Education, University of Calabar. Theme: Sustainable Development Goals: The Educationist perspective held at International Conference Center University of Calabar, Calabar. Availability of Mobility Guide in the University of Calabar.2016-09-062016-09-09
1stConference organized by the National Council for Exceptional Children (NCEC), at University of JosThe Dynamics of Integration2018-08-062018-08-06