Name
Dr. Bernedette Umali Cornelius-Ukpepi
DepartmentCurriculum and Teaching
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Bernedette Umali Cornelius-Ukpepi
Dr (Mrs.) B. U. Cornelius-Ukpepi is an Associate Professor of Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar. An Experienced Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Lecturing, Research and Teaching, Collaborative Learning, Curriculum Development, Qualitative Research, Public Speaking, and Teacher Training. Strong education professional with Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) Distinction in Agricultural Education (double major) from Federal College of education, Obudu, a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), M.Ed Ph.D focused in Curriculum and Instruction/ Elementary Education from University of Calabar. She is a member of many professional bodies such as World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN) and Organization Mondiale Pour L’Education Pre-Scholaire (World Organization for Early Childhood Education). Dr B. U. Cornelius-Ukpepi was staff adviser/ examination officer for social science unit for eight years, Secretary of Faculty of Education monthly seminar committee and Pioneer Acting Head of Department of Social Science Education 2015-2017. Presently she is a member of Faculty of Education Accreditation Committee, Faculty of Education Senate representative and Faculty of Education Teaching Practice Coordinator and Member of visibility committee department of Curriculum and Teaching. Dr B. U. Cornelius-Ukpepi is widely published. As of now, she has authored one textbook, ( 5) book chapters, 45 research papers in many reputable national and international journals and 22 research papers presented at national and international conferences in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya , USA. She has also successfully supervised two Ph. D theses as first supervisor and seven master theses as sole supervisor with two PGDE projects including countless undergraduate projects. At the moment, she acts as an external examiner to adjudicate Ph.D theses for Tamilnadu Teacher Education University and Bharathiar University all in India.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | R.C.M. PRIMARY SCHOOL, BEBIABE, OBUDU | 1974 | 1979 delete_forever | |
| WAEC | GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL, OBUDU | 1979 | 1983 delete_forever | |
| Teacher's Grade II | ST. THOMAS’ TEACHERS; COLLEGE, OGOJA | 1984 | 1987 delete_forever | |
| NCE | FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OBUDU | 1989 | 1992 delete_forever | |
| B.Ed | UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR | 1993 | 1996 delete_forever | |
| M.Ed | UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR | 1998 | 2003 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D | UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR | 2003 | 2007 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Aglazor, G. N. (2019). Teacher classroom practice: A case study of teachers’ awareness of pupils’ learning styles in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, 17(3), 1-7 | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Odey, C. O. (2019). Social Studies teachers’ perception of Television viewing and academic attainment of lower basic pupils in Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria. Educational Extracts, 7(1), 11-20. | |
| Cornelius–Ukpepi, B. U., Ndifon, R. A., & Effiom, R. B. (2019). Corruption and the implementation of basic education curriculum in the primary school. Education for Today: Journal of Faculty of education, 15(1), 172-177. | |
| Aglazor, G. & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2019). Performance- based Education (PBE) predicted on outcomes, skills and competence against current Certificate based qualification. International Journal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research methods, 7(4), 1-10. | |
| Opuwari, O. S., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. & Duruamaku-Dim, J. C. (2019). Implementation of Civic Education curriculum and patriotism among public primary schools in Ahoada senatorial zone of River state. International Journal of Education, Learning and Development, 7(8), 102-110. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2019). Values, Moral and Ethics Education: An introductory Approach for Universities and Colleges of Education. Calabar: Sunny-Tech Link & Logistics Concept. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Opuwari, O. S. (2019). Determinants of effective implementation of inclusive education at the basic education level in Nigeria. British Journal of Education, 7(8), 34-44. | |
| Aglazor, G. N., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2018). Teacher’s beliefs about student learning: A look at the role of culture on classroom practices. International Journal of Academic Research and Development, 3(4), 38-44. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2018). Examination malpractice a menace in the education sector in Nigeria. Educational Extract, 6(1), 117-126. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2018). The process of knowledge organization and the design of primary school curriculum for sustainable education. International Journal of Contemporary Social Science Education, 1(2) 261-266. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2018). Effective reading for passing internal and external examinations. Calabar: Sunny-Tech Link & Logistics Concept. | |
| Cornelius–Ukpepi, B. U. (2018). Inculcating a culture of discipline in primary school pupils through some traditional games. International Journal of Contemporary Social Science Education, 1(1), 74-78. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2018). The process of knowledge organization and the design of primary school curriculum for sustainable education. International Journal of Contemporary Social Science Education, 1(2), 261-266. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2018). Mother tongue interference and pupils academic achievement in English language for sustainable literacy development in Cross River State, Nigeria. Proceedings of International Science, Technology, Education, Arts, Management and Social Sciences Conference. Series, 12(1) 151-156. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. & Omoogun, R. (2018). Correlation between student teachers’ use of smart phone skills and effective teaching in faculty of education, university of Calabar, Nigeria. Proceedings of International Science, Technology, Education, Arts, Management and Social Sciences Conference. Series13, 175-178. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Edu, G. O., & Ndifon, R. A. (2017). Learner diversity and Academic achievement of primary school pupils in Basic Science in Calabar education zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. USA: Advances in Multidisciplinary & Scientific Research (Classics), 3(2), 85-94. | |
| Cornelius–Ukpepi, B. U. (2017). The benefits, problems and pioneers of early childhood education. Journal of Education Studies, 7(2), 328-336. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2017). Instructional strategies for the teaching of Science at the primary school level in Cross River State. In A. E. O. Esu, I. M. Kalu and C. C. Chukwurah (eds), Issues in Education, Science and Technology. Calabar: Stiffaith Prints & Supplies Co. 220-231. | |
| Cornelius–Ukpepi, B. U., Kalu, N. O., & Domike, G. (2017). Promoting peace through civic education for sustainable development at the primary school in Nigeria. Education for today: Journal of faculty of Education, 13(1), 44-49 | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Aglazor, G. N., & Odey, C. O. (2016). Cooperative learning strategy as tool for classroom management. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research journal, 2(2), 67-76. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2016). Play: A mechanism for developing peaceful behaviour among elementary school pupils for sustainable peace in Cross River state, Nigeria. USA: International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 8(2), 18-28. | |
| Edu, G. O., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2016). Information and communication technology (ICT) integration into universal basic education for sustainable national development in Nigeria. Education for Today, 12(1), 43-51. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2015). Exam malpractice: Barrier to literacy for good governance and democratic leadership in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Literacy and development, 2(1), 55-63. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2015). Home Stress and Academic Performance of Junior Secondary School Students in Integrated Science. Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, 4(6), 533-542. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2015). Be reading always: what high Performing Nigerian students say about how they prepare for exams: A qualitative Study. Educational Extracts, 3(2), 3-13. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Ndifon, R. A., Adox-Okujagu, H. S., & Emanghe, E. (2015). Strategies for peaceful problem solving in Nigeria. International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 7(2), 35–50. | |
| Odey, Edward Ogar & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2015). Strategies for involving the learners in planning for and evaluating instructions in social studies classroom through cooperative learning. Education for Today, 8, 121-129. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2014). Examination Malpractice in the Primary School: Problems and Prospects. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education, 1(9), 118-121 | |
| Ndifon, R. A., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Omoogun, A. C. (2014). The Relationship between Upper Basic Pupils’ Study Habits and their Academic Performance in English Language. British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 4(1), 1676-1686 | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2014). The relationship between primary school teachers’ attitude to work and pupils’ academic performance in Cross River State, Nigeria. British journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 17(1), 192-201. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2014). What autonomous practices do high performing students use when preparing for examination? A qualitative Study. Global Journal of educational Research, 13, 23-29. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2014). The relationship between primary school teachers’ extrinsic motivation and pupils’ academic performance in Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of educational Research, 13, 45-53. | |
| Cornelius–Ukpepi, B. U. (2014). Childhood education and curriculum content. In D. O. Effiom and Elizabeth U. Apebende (eds). Perspectives in Childhood Education. Calabar: University of Calabar Press. 99-108. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Enukoha, O. I. (2013). Limitations to understanding scientific concepts and academic performance in primary science among primary six pupils in Cross River St., ate, Nigeria. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 2(2), 85- 92. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Enukoha, O. I., & Esu, A. E. O. (2013). Method of teaching science as a limitation to understanding science concepts among primary school pupils and academic performance. Journal of Social Sciences, 2(3), 159-166. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U, Ndifon, R. A (2013). Integrating climate change in the primary school curriculum: An approach for sustainable development. Journal of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria, 20(1), 55-59. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Enukoha, O. I. (2013). The hidden curriculum and its operations at all levels of the educational system. Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies, 17(1), 29-45. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2012). Factors that influence examination malpractice and academic performance in primary science among primary six pupils in Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice, 3(9), 59-68. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Enukoha, O. I. (2012). A perception of Examination Malpractice and pupils’ academic performance in primary science in Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Education and Learning, 1(2), 21-31. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Ndifon, R. A., & Enukoha, O. I. (2012). Correlates of Examination malpractice and academic performance of primary school students in Cross River State, Nigeria. American Journal of Social Issues and Humanities, 2(6), 398-405. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Agbor, C. A., & Ndifon, R. A. (2011). Correlates of disadvantaged children and literacy achievements in Cross River State, Nigeria. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 8(2), 16-25 | |
| Uwatt, L. E., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2011). Comparative analysis of reading comprehension performance of male and female SS II students in Akwa Ibom State. Education for Today, 7(1), 286-291. | |
| Apebende, E. U., Umoren, G., Ukpepi, B., & Ndifon, R. A. (2010). The Influence of Child Abuse on the Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Primary Science in Cross River State, Nigeria (470-478). African Research Review, 4(1), 470-478. | |
| Uwatt, L. E., Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2010). Home Environment and literacy Skills Development in pupils in the Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 7(2), 56-64 | |
| Ndifon, R. A., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Apebende, E. U. (2010). Cultural diversity and early childhood education in Nigeria. Journal of Social and Policy Research, 5, 123-129. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Obara, J. K. (2009). Progressive social change: The role of functional curriculum. Journal of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria, 16(3), 221-228. | |
| Esu, A. E. O., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2009). Inculcation of social ethics and values in primary school pupils: A panacea for sustainable peace in Nigeria. Journal of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria, 16(2). 80-86. | |
| Domike, G. C., Uche, S. C., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2009). Teacher-pupil interaction patterns and pupil’s science achievement in Imo State. Journal of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria, 3(1&2), 89-97. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2009). Culture and the problems associated with the development of the primary school curriculum. Journal of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria, 3(1& 2), 218-228. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Ndifon, R. A., & Apebende, E. U. (2008). Teachers’ attitude towards examination and its effects on pupils’ cheating behavior at the primary school level in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. West African Journal of Education Research, II(1& 2), 28-32. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ntui, R. O. (2008). The impact of social background, socio-economic status and value orientation of teachers on teaching and distribution of rewardto learners. Ikogho, A Multi-Disciplinary Journal, 5(3), 1-4 | |
| Udey, F. U., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2008). The role of the teacher in the accomplishment of the universal basic education in Nigeria. Journal of Educational, 4, 149-161. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2007). Philosophical Implications in Curriculum Development. SOPHIA. An African Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs, 10 (1), 1-4. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Edoho, E. A., & Ndifon, R. A. (2007). Hidden curriculum, learning and the teaching of values. West Africa Journal of Educational Research, 10(1& 2), 36-40. | |
| Uwatt, E. L., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2007). Qualitative Literacy Programmes for Social Mobilization of Nigerian Citizenry in 21st Century. In E. N. Etuk, I. M. Udofot and A. E. Udosen (eds). Education in Nigeria in the 21st Century: Focus & Imperatives. A book of Readings. Uyo: Abaam Publishing Co. 257-270. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2005). Effective Implementation of Curriculum content in the Primary School. The Journal of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction. Nigerian chapter, 5, 40-46. | |
| Esu, A. E. O., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2005). Investigation of youth’s attitude towards information Communication technology (ICT) in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. Journal of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria, 12(3), 41-46. | |
| Apebende, E. U., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2004). The Effects of Child Abuse on the Personality development of the child. In R. O. Nnachi & P. S. E. Ezeh (eds). Child Abuse and Neglect. Awka: Erudition publishers. 126-135. | |
| Cornelius–Ukpepi, B. U (2003). Discipline in primary schools. In: Ingwu, E. U., Udey, F. U., & Imona, M. E. (Eds), Introduction to primary education studies for Nigerian schools. Calabar: Moniran printer. 198-203. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) held at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on the 14th – 17th September 2004. | Hints on Utilizing explanatory method of teaching for achieving instructional outcomes in classroom. | 2004-08-14 | 2004-08-17 | |
| 4th National Conference of the Nigerian Society of Educational Psychology (NISEP) held at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on 4th – 8th October, 2004. | The Effects of Child Abuse on the Personality Development of the Child. | 2004-10-04 | 2004-10-08 | |
| 5th Biennial Conference of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Nigerian Chapter, held at the University of Calabar, Cross River State on the 26th – 30th October, 2004. | Effective Implementation of Curriculum Content in the Primary School | 2004-10-26 | 2004-10-30 | |
| Curriculum Organization of Nigerian Fellowship Award/Seminar held at the University of Jos on the 6th of April, 2005. | Investigation of youth’s attitude towards information communication technology (ICT) in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. | 2005-04-06 | 2005-04-06 | |
| A 3-Day Pre-retirement Conference in Honour of Professor Mbong A. Udofot held at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on 17th -19th August, 2005. | Qualitative Literacy Programme for Social Mobilization of Nigerian Citizenry in the 21st Century. | 2005-08-17 | 2005-08-19 | |
| 2nd Conference of the Nigerian Society of Educational Psychologists (NISEP) held at the University of Abuja, FCT, Abuja on 10th– 14th October, 2005. | Teachers’ attitude towards examination malpractice and its effect on pupils’ cheating behaviour at the primary school level in Calabar Municipality. | 2005-10-10 | 2005-10-14 | |
| 17th Annual Conference of Organization Mondiale Pour L’ Education pre-scholaire (OMEP- Nigeria World Organization for Early Childhood Education) held at the Institution of Education, University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria between 8th – 11th Novem | Cultural diversity and early childhood education in Nigeria. | 2005-11-08 | 2005-11-11 | |
| 2nd Annual conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) Calabar chapter. Held at Cross River University of Technology, Calabar between 14th – 17th February, 2006. | The need for the inclusion of ICT in the primary school curriculum. | 2006-02-14 | 2006-02-17 | |
| 5th Pan-African Reading for all conference. Held at the University of Ghana, Legon between 6th -10th August, 2007. | Home environment and literacy skills development in primary school pupils in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2007-08-06 | 2007-08-10 | |
| 3rd Biennial Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) Calabar Chapter, at the University of Calabar, Calabar. 11th -14th February, 2009. | Culture and the problems associated with the development of the Primary school curriculum & Teacher-pupil interaction patterns and pupil science achievement in Imo State. | 2009-02-11 | 2009-02-14 | |
| 25th Annual Silver Jubilee Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria held at Owerri in Sept. 19th -22nd , 2012. | Integrating climate change in the primary school curriculum: An approach for sustainable development. | 2012-09-19 | 2012-09-22 | |
| 9th Biennial Conference of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Nigeria Chapter held at Nsukka in October 16th – 20th, 2012. | What autonomous practices do high performing students use in preparing for examination? | 2012-10-16 | 2012-10-20 | |
| 8th Pan African Reading for All Conference 12th-16th August 2013 held at University of Nairobi, Kenya Science campus, Nairobi, Kenya. | 1. Be reading always: What high performing Nigerian students say about how they prepare for examination. We’ve got to do better: Examination malpractice as a barrier to literacy for good governance and democratic leadership in Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2013-08-12 | 2013-08-16 | |
| The Qualitative Report 5th Annual conference 16th- 18th January, 2014 In Florida, USA. | Creating a culture of qualitative research in Calabar, Nigeria | 2014-01-16 | 2014-01-18 | |
| WCCI 16th World conference on Education: Integrating education for a lasting culture of peace and care of planet earth held in August 17-24, 2014 at Town and Country Resort and Convention center, San Diego, California, USA | Strategies for peaceful problem solving in Nigeria. | 2014-08-17 | 2014-08-24 | |
| Faculty of Education annual conference on Education and contemporary issues Held on 2-5 September, 2014 at the University of Calabar International conference centre, Calabar. | Strategies for co-operatively involving the learners in planning for and evaluating instruction in social studies classrooms. | 2014-09-02 | 2014-09-05 | |
| Faculty of Education annual conference on Education and contemporary issues Held on 2-5 September, 2015 at the University of Calabar New Senate chambers, Calabar. | ICT integration into basic education for sustainable national development in Nigeria. | 2015-09-02 | 2015-09-05 | |
| Faculty of Education annual conference on sustainable development goals Held on 6th -9th September, 2015 at International Conference centre, University of Calabar | promoting peace through civic education at the primary school level for sustainable development. | 2015-09-06 | 2015-09-09 | |
| 6th iSTEAMS multidisciplinary Cross- Border Conference held on 21st - 23rd March, 2016 at the University of Professional Studies. Accra Ghana - West Africa. | Cooperative learning strategy: tool for classroom management at the basic level of education in cross river state, Nigeria. | 2016-03-21 | 2016-03-23 | |
| Faculty of Education annual conference on sustainable development goals Held on 11th- 14th September, 2018 at New Senate Chambers, University of Calabar. | Corruption and the implementation of basic education curriculum in the primary school. | 2018-09-11 | 2018-09-14 | |
| 12th Biennial conference of world council for curriculum and instruction, Nigerian chapter held on 17th – 20th October, 2018 in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. | Determinants of effective implementation of inclusive education at the basic education level in Nigeria. | 2018-10-17 | 2018-10-20 | |
| 13th iSTEAMS multidisciplinary Cross- Border Conference held on 24th - 26th October, 2018 at Belme Library University of Ghana Legon. Accra Ghana - West Africa. | Mother tongue interference and pupils academic achievement in English language for sustainable literacy development in Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2018-10-24 | 2018-10-26 |