Name
Prof. Cecilia Olunwa Ekwueme
DepartmentScience Education
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EmailAbout Prof. Cecilia Olunwa Ekwueme
PROF. CECILIA OLUNWA EKWUEME is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Calabar. Born at Uwani Enugu into the family of late Matthew and Mary Ugwu of Ovoko-Agu, Cecilia had her primary education at St Stephen Primary School, Ovoko-Agu (1971-77); Secondary School at Urban Girls’ Secondary School, Nsukka (1978-82); First and second degrees at University of Calabar (B.Sc. Ed Mathematics and M.Ed Test and Measurement: 1987 and 1999 respectively); Ph.D. in Mathematics Education at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2006. She also had a Diploma in Computer Studies in 2000. She joined the University of Calabar as an Assistant lecturer in January 2001 and she is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Education, University of Calabar. A Mathematics Education scholar who has written numerous research articles in renowned professional journals both within and outside the country. She has published over sixty-three mathematics-related papers in scholarly journals. She has also written some textbooks in mathematics education and traveled wide (within and outside the country). She had taught mathematics concepts and methodology at both secondary and university levels for over 28 years now. She also belongs to six local and international professional associations. She has also written four books on methodology in mathematics education, History, and the fun of mathematics. Her research interest includes error analysis in mathematics education, methodology in mathematics, ethnomathematics, and curriculum issues. She has successfully supervised over twenty-six masters and eighteen Ph.D. students. She has held numerous positions in the school notably Pioneer Head of Department of Science Education, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Education, course coordinator, Examinations Officer, Editor-in-chief of Faculty of Education Journal, Editor of Global Journal of Educational Research, and have served in numerous committees. She is a proficient and dedicated teacher who is so much in love with Mathematics Education. She is happily married to Prof. Barth N. Ekwueme with lovely children and grandchildren.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics Education | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1983 | 1987 delete_forever | |
| M. Ed. Tests and Measurements | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1990 | 1998 delete_forever | |
| PhD Mathematics Education | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria | 2001 | 2006 delete_forever | |
| Diploma in Computer Studies | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria | 2011 | 2011 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| EKWUEME, C.O. and Okpobiri, Nchelem (2012). Effects of extended teacher wait time on senior secondary school students’ academic achievement in Mathematics in Asa High School, Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice (IISTE), 3(15), 142 – 148. Beijing, China(indexed in Google Scholar, ProQuest, Copernicus, OCLC WorldCat,) | |
| EKWUEME, C.O. and Ali, A (2012). Process Error and Students’ Academic Achievement in Senior Secondary Certificate Examination in Mathematics in Nigeria. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational ResearchandPolicyStudies(JETERAPS),3(2),600 603. U.S.A(indexed in Google Scholar, Copernicus, ProQuest, Open J-Gate, etc). ISSN: 2141 – 6990. | |
| EKWUEME, C. O., Agbor, K. A; Meremikwu, A. and Ekwueme, B. N.(2009):Literacy and gender liberation in a third world country. International Journal of Sustainable Development, 2(6), 87-90. Ghana | |
| Esther Etop, CECILIA EKWUEME and Anne Meremikwu (2014).Effect of Five Phases of Constructivist Instructional Model (CIM) on junior secondary school two (JSS 2) students’ cognitive achievement and interest in basic Science and Mathematics in Cross River State of Nigeria. Education: 4(3), USA(indexed in Google Scholar).ISSN: 2162 – 9463, 2162 – 8467. | |
| Ogunkunle R.A., EKWUEME, C. O. and Charles-Ogan, G. (2013). Redefining Mathematics classroom culture for sustainable development in senior secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. STEM planet Journal, 11, Malaysia (Google Scholar, ERIC, ProQuest,).ISSN:2203 – 241X. | |
| Asim A.E, Kalu, Iroha and EKWUEME ,CECILIA O.(2007). Skills in unpublished graduate theses and published researchers in science education. Tropical Focus: The International Journal Series on Tropical Issues ,8(1), 89-94. Duala, Cameroun( Indexed in Google Scholar). ISSN:1075 – 2884. | |
| EKWUEME, C.O. and Meremikwu, A (2013). Teachers’ characteristics and senior secondary three students’ degree of errors in different content areas in Mathematics inNigeria. Journal of Education and Practice (IISTE), 4(1), 57-62. Beijing, China( indexed in Google Scholar, ProQuest, Copernicus, OCLC WorldCat). ISSN: 222 – 1735, 2222 – 288X. | |
| Kalu, Iroha M and EKWUEME, C. O. (2004). “Assessment of teachers’ level of literacy and attitude towards information and communication technology (ICT) application in science, technology and Mathematics education” E-Journal of Instructional Science And Technology, 7 (1), 12pp. Australia.(Indexed in Google Scholar). | |
| EKWUEME, C.O. and Meremikwu, A and Nnenna K. Uka (2013) The national Mathematics curriculum for basic education programme and the millennium development goals for Mathematics teachers in Nigeria: Teachers’ perception and readiness. US–CHINA Education Review, 3(3), 162-171. USA (indexed in EBSCO, USA; ERIC, Ulrich’s periodicals,ProQuest etc). ISSN 2161 – 623X | |
| EKWUEME, C.O. and Meremikwu, A.N (2010). Evaluation of The millennium development goals project (mdg) for primary school teachers in Nigeria: Teachers’ Perspective. International Journal of Research in Education, 2(6), 84-88. Ghana |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. 39th annual conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) | 4. 39th annual conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) 3rd – 7th September 2002, Calabar. | 2002-09-03 | 2002-09-07 | |
| 3. 44th Annual conference of the Science Teachers association of Nigeria (MAN) 17th | 3. 44th Annual conference of the Science Teachers association of Nigeria (MAN) 17th - 3rd August 2003, Abuja. Paper presented: “Assessment of Teachers’ level of literacy and Attitude towards Information and Communication technology (ICT): Application in science, technology and Mathematics Educationâ€. | 2003-08-03 | 2003-08-03 | |
| 5. 1st Annual conference of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) | 5. 1st Annual conference of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) 17th – 20th February 2004, Calabar. Paper presented: Senior Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum: The place of calculator and computer for mathematics teaching and learning. | 2004-02-17 | 2004-02-20 | |
| 7. 45th Annual conference of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) | 7. 45th Annual conference of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) 15th – 21st August 2004, Asaba. Paper presented: An Evaluation of Research Skills Displayed in Unpublished Graduate Theses and Published Researches in Science Education. | 2004-08-15 | 2004-08-21 | |
| 2006 MDG Writing Workshop of Manual for Re-training primary mathematics Teachers | 8. 2006 MDG Writing Workshop of Manual for Re-training primary mathematics Teachers , NTI Kaduna, 24th – 28th Nov, 2006 | 2006-11-24 | 2006-11-28 | |
| 4th East Asia Regional conference on Mathematics Education (EARCOME 4) Penang Malaysia | 11. 4th East Asia Regional conference on Mathematics Education (EARCOME 4) Penang Malaysia 18th – 22 June 2007. paper presented: (1) Culture as a tool for Primary mathematics teaching in Nigeria: A case study of Igbo culture in mathematics concepts in Nigeria. 281-286. (2) integration of Culture in Mathematics Education: A Case Study of Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and the significance of the Number ’7’ in Igbo World View. 425- 429. | 2007-06-18 | 2007-06-22 | |
| 2nd International conference on science and Mathematics Education SEAMEO (COSMED) Penang Malaysia | 12. 2nd International conference on science and Mathematics Education SEAMEO (COSMED) Penang Malaysia November 13 – 16, 2007. Paper presented: Redefining mathematics classroom culture: A case study of senior secondary schools in Cross River State Nigeria. | 2007-11-13 | 2007-11-16 | |
| International Conference on Research and Development. Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Accra | 14. International Conference on Research and Development. Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Accra, 25th – 28th November, 2008. Paper presented: (i) Evaluation of the Millennium Development Goals Project (MDG) for primary school teachers in Nigeria: teachers’ perspective. (ii) Literacy and Gender Liberation in the third world country | 2008-11-25 | 2008-11-28 | |
| STAN Mathematics panel workshop | 10. STAN Mathematics panel workshop, 6th – 9th April, 2009, Calabar. Paper presented: (i) The use of games and simulations in the teaching of Number and Numeration in junior secondary schools | 2009-04-06 | 2009-04-09 | |
| 15. 46th Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) | 15. 46th Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) 28 – 3rd September 2009 Ibadan . | 2009-08-28 | 2009-09-03 | |
| STAN Mathematics panel workshop | 11. STAN Mathematics panel workshop June 22nd – 26th 2011, Asaba Paper Presented: Teaching of Number and numeration in Primary Schools, Module 102. | 2011-06-22 | 2011-06-26 | |
| 2011 MDG Writing Workshop | 12. 2011 MDG Writing Workshop, NTI Kaduna, 24th – 28th July, 2011 | 2011-07-24 | 2011-07-28 | |
| 52nd Annual Conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN) | 16. 52nd Annual Conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN), 15 – 21st August, 2011, Akure. | 2011-08-15 | 2011-08-21 | |
| 2012 MDG Writing Workshop | 13. 2012 MDG Writing Workshop, NTI Kaduna, 21st - 24th May, 2012 | 2012-05-21 | 2012-05-24 | |
| 19th International Conference on Learning, | 17. 19th International Conference on Learning, 14th – 16th August, 2012, London, UK. Paper presented: (i) The National Mathematics Curriculum for Basic Education Programme and the Millennium Development Goals for Mathematics Teachers in Nigeria: Teachers’ Perception and Readiness. (ii) Teachers’ Characteristics and Senior Secondary Three Students’ Degree of Errors in Different Content Areas in Mathematics in Nigeria. | 2012-08-14 | 2012-08-16 | |
| 49th Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) | 18. 49th Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN), 2nd – 7th September, 2012, Abuja. Paper Presented (i) Attaining Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020 Through Mathematics Education. (ii) Application of Geometry in Mathematics Education for Societal Transformation and Attainment of Vision 20:20 20 in PortHarcourt Metropolis, Rivers State | 2012-09-02 | 2012-09-07 | |
| Mathematical Centre Abuja Workshop on A capacity Building for Mathematical Science Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions on Computer Packages for Statistical Analysis. | 14. Mathematical Centre Abuja Workshop on A capacity Building for Mathematical Science Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions on Computer Packages for Statistical Analysis. 17th – 21st September, 2012. | 2012-09-17 | 2012-09-21 | |
| 26th Annual Conference Of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) | 19. 26th Annual Conference Of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), University of Port Harcourt From 18th – 21st September, 2013. Paper Presented: Teacher Preparation And Mathematics Teaching For Transfer Of Knowledge In Secondary School: Curriculum Change In Nigeria. | 2013-09-18 | 2013-09-21 | |
| International Association for Gender Equity(IAFGE) 2014 International Conference. Paloma Hotel, Sprintex Road, Lashibi, Accra, Ghana | 20. International Association for Gender Equity(IAFGE) 2014 International Conference. Paloma Hotel, Sprintex Road, Lashibi, Accra, Ghana, 7th – 11th April, 2014. Paper Presented: Girl-Child Enrollment in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education in Tertiary Institution in Nigeria. | 2014-04-07 | 2014-04-11 | |
| A combined Conference of British Congress of Mathematics Education, BCME8, University of Nottingham | 22. A combined Conference of British Congress of Mathematics Education, BCME8, University of Nottingham, April 14th – 17th, 2014. PAPER PRESENTED: Acquisition of Mathematical Skills in Trigonometrical concepts through project-based learning in Junior Secondary Schools in Calabar, Municipality of Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2014-04-14 | 2014-04-17 | |
| World Council for Curriculum and Instruction 16th World Conference on Education, Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA | 21. World Council for Curriculum and Instruction 16th World Conference on Education, Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA, 17th – 24th August, 2014. Paper Presented: Effective Instructional Technology for Secondary School Mathematics Teaching in Nigeria: Way Forward for Integration. | 2014-08-17 | 2014-08-24 | |
| Faculty of Education, University of Calabar International conference with the Theme: Education and Contemporary Issues | Faculty of Education, University of Calabar International conference with the Theme: Education and Contemporary Issues, University of Calabar Conference Centre, 2nd – 5th September, 2014. PAPER PRESENTED: Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into Research and Teaching in Higher Institutions in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States of Nigeria. | 2014-09-02 | 2014-09-05 | |
| 56th Annual Conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN) with the Theme: Towards Effective Application of STEM Education Research | 24. 56th Annual Conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN) with the Theme: Towards Effective Application of STEM Education Research, 17th – 22nd August, 2015, Awka, Nigeria. | 2015-08-17 | 2015-08-22 | |
| 52nd Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, (MAN) with the Theme: Mathematics as a Tool for Research, Technology, Leadership and Service to Humanity | 25. 52nd Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, (MAN) with the Theme: Mathematics as a Tool for Research, Technology, Leadership and Service to Humanity, 30th August – 4th September 2015, UNEC, Enugu, Nig. | 2015-08-30 | 2015-09-04 | |
| University of Calabar Two Days Workshop on Re-Engineering the University System for Effective Service Delivery | 15. University of Calabar Two Days Workshop on Re-Engineering the University System for Effective Service Delivery, 15th | 2015-09-15 | 2015-09-16 | |
| South Africa International Conference on Education: “Re-thinking Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century†| 26. South Africa International Conference on Education: “Re-thinking Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century†21st – 23rd September, 2015, Manhattan Hotel, Pretoria. PAPER PRESENTED: Mathematics Teachers’ level of awareness, knowledge and acceptance of the use of e-learning in mathematics instruction. | 2015-09-21 | 2015-09-23 | |
| Mathematical Centre Abuja Workshop on A capacity Building for Mathematics and Statistics Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions | 16. Mathematical Centre Abuja Workshop on A capacity Building for Mathematics and Statistics Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions. 18th – 23rd October, 2015. | 2015-10-18 | 2015-10-23 | |
| 2016 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting and Exposition, April 13th – 16th with Pre-Conference Research | 2016 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting and Exposition, April 13th – 16th with Pre-Conference Research, 11th – 13th April 2016, San Francisco, California. | 2016-04-11 | 2016-04-13 | |
| STAN Mathematics Panel Workshop | 17. STAN Mathematics Panel Workshop 29th May – 4th June, 2016, University of Education, Rivers. Paper Presented: Assessing the level of clinical supervision and mathematics student teachers’ activity during teaching practice exercise. | 2016-05-29 | 2016-06-04 | |
| 53rd Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, (MAN) | 53rd Annual Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, (MAN) with the Theme: , 27th August – 3rd September 2016, ABU Zaria, Nig. PAPER PRESENTED: Alleviating poverty through mathematical literacy. | 2016-08-27 | 2016-09-03 | |
| 2017 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting and Exposition | 1. 2017 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting and Exposition, April 4th – 8th April 2017, San Anthonio, Texas, USA. PAPER PRESENTED: Proficiency level of Mathematics Language Comprehension in word problem. | 2017-04-04 | 2017-04-08 | |
| 58th Annual Conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN) with the Theme: STEM and Society | 2. 58th Annual Conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN) with the Theme: STEM and Society, 14th – 19th August, 2017, PH, Nigeria. | 2017-08-14 | 2017-08-19 | |
| University of Calabar, Faculty of Education 7th annual conference, Theme: Quality Education, Technology and Economic Development | 4. University of Calabar, Faculty of Education 7th annual conference, Theme: Quality Education, Technology and Economic Development, 22nd Oct – 25th Oct, 2017, UNICAL, CALABAR, CRS PAPER PRESENTED: Integrating information and Communication Technology for improved teaching of Mathematics in Nigerian schools. | 2017-10-22 | 2017-10-25 |