Dr. Martin Afen Olofu
DepartmentCurriculum and Teaching
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Martin Afen Olofu
Dr Martin Olofu is a versatile scholar. He holds a Ph.D in Curriculum Studies/Elementary Education from the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, M.Ed. Curriculum Studies from the University of Jos, Nigeria, a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Education and a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education both from the University of Calabar, Nigeria. .He is also a product of the Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria where he obtained a Nigerian Certificate in Education in Agric Science Education. He is an astute educationist with skillful experience in teaching, research and community service in the university for the past 20 years. He is a Senior Lecturer, teaching undergraduate and post-graduate courses in the Dept. of Curriculum & Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria.He has successfully supervised over 35 undergraduate, 5 M. Ed research works and is currently supervising and co-supervising 3 Ph.D and 3 master research works in addition to personal research in the areas of childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction and Environmental Education. He has published 23 scholarly articles in both local and international reputable journals, 6 book chapters and a textbook on the curriculum development process. He is a member Curriculum Organisation of Nigeria (CON), Reading Association of Nigeria and World Council for Curriculum & Instruction. He has attended 18 local and international conferences where he presented papers with interest in quality assurance in childhood education, peace education, curriculum evaluation, pedagogical ICT apparatus for improving teaching and learning, capacity building, etc. He is a beneficiary of institutional scholarship/sponsorship for M.Ed & Ph.D programme and TETFUND conference attendance. Dr Olofu has and is performing different responsibilities within and outside the university such as Head of Department, External moderator, Examination officer, Academic Adviser and member of different committees (curriculum review, university ranking and visibility, welfare, ICT, etc.). He has served as a resource person in teacher capacity building to primary and secondary schools and government education agencies. He is a nominee and recipient of over 12 awards of honour and a fellow of the Institute for Human and Natural Resources including 2017 integrity and professionalism award by the Institute for Human and Natural Resources, 2016 Award of selfless service and commitment by Nigerian Universities Education students Association the University of Calabar Chapter, 2017 Good shepherd award by Risen Lord prayer group, St Mary Pro-Cathedral, Catholic Archdiocese of Calabar and 2010 Award of honours by United Nations- POLAC, Nigeria. His major goal is to add value to individuals, organisations and society through professional efficiency, effectiveness and good work ethics according to international best practices to build a better society. He is married with children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Ed. Elementary Education | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1990 | 1997 delete_forever | |
| M.Ed Curriculum Studies | University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria | 2000 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Education | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2000 | 2000 delete_forever | |
| PhD Curriculum Studies(Elementary Education) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2005 | 2010 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Olofu, M.A., & Imoke, J. E. (2017). Integrating Effective ICT-Based Practices and Pedagogies through Innovation in Teaching and Learning with ipad, Tablet, Phones and Application-Based Programmes in Primary Schools. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. | |
| Olofu, M.A. & Ekpoto, E.A. (2015). Building and sustaining peace culture through collaborative learning. Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, world council for curriculum and instruction (WCCI), Nigeria Chapter, 1(1), 40-45. | |
| Olofu, M. A. (2016). Issues of ethics and values in education. In S.D.Edinyang & I.U. Archibong (Eds). Advanced Social Studies for contemporary Nigeria. Calabar: Juprints. | |
| Olofu, M.A., & Agbor, C.A. (2014). Curriculum development and climate change: implications for capacity building the teaching of climate change in primary schools. International journal of continuing education and development studies, 2(3), 176-179. | |
| Olofu, Martin Afen (2003). Introduction to the fundamentals of curriculum development. Calabar: Ushie Printing and Publishing | |
| Olofu, Martin Afen and Idiege, Kimson J.S. (2017). The role of basic science and technology in the advancement of science technology and national development. A.E.O. Esu, I.M. Kalu and C.C. Chukwurah (Eds) Issues in education, science and technology. Calabar: Stiffaithprints.: | |
| Olofu, Martin A., Adah, Stephen A. and Ifere, Akaasi-blossom (2008). Functional education for effective development and sustenance of pupil’s potentials in middle primary school. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies 15 (4), 11-21. | |
| Agbo, F. O., Olofu, Martin A. and Ogbe, A. (2005). Quality assurance in teacher education curriculum; an assessment of the programme for teachers of gifted students. Journal of Educational Studies, 1 (1), 142-145. | |
| Agbo, F. O. and Olofu, Martin A. (2004). Questioning as a vehicle for effective teaching in science classroom. Journal of Educational Studies. 10 (1), 151-154. | |
| Olofu, Martin A., Agbo, F. A. and Ogodo, Francis A. (2005). Assessing Teachers Awareness and Application of recommended instructional strategies in the implementation of primary science curriculum. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. 12 (2), 127-133. | |
| Olofu, Martin Afen (2017). Stakeholders and regulatory bodies in the teaching profession in Nigeria. In A.E.O. Esu (Ed). Introduction to teaching profession. Calabar: Stiffaithprints. | |
| A.E.O. Esu and Olofu, Martin Afen (2017). Creative teaching in education and learning in the digital era. In A.E.O. Esu (Ed). Introduction to teaching profession. Calabar: Stiffaithprints. | |
| Olofu, M.A. and Ogodo, F.A. (2016). Pupils’ perceived causes of examination malpractice, anxiety and their involvement in examination malpractice in Cross River State,Nigeria.. Computing, information systems, development informatics and allied research journal 7 (2), 83-90 | |
| Olofu, Martin A. (2003). Curricular Approach to Peace Education to Peace Education in Nigeria: Implication for Global Peace. Education for Today: 3 (3), 41-51 | |
| Adah, S. A. and Olofu, Martin A. (2012). Influence of teacher related factors in the implementation of ICT curriculum in Nigeria schools. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. 1(2), 123-126. | |
| Olofu, Martin Afen (2016). Selection of aims, goals and objectives. In T. N. Kanno and Alison, O. S. O. Curriculum theory and practice:a compass.. owerri: Zubis prints. | |
| Olofu, Martin Afen and Odey, Samuel Eburu (2017). School based barriers to inclusive education in primary schools in Nigeria. Education today, 13(2). 107-112 | |
| Olofu, Martin A. (2004). Evaluating the concept of an educate man in the Nigerian democratic setting.Education for sustainable Democracy: The Nigerian Experience. Calabar: Uncial press. | |
| Olofu, M.A. and Ogodo, F.A. (2016). Pupils’ perception and their involvement in examination malpractice in cross River State, Nigeria. Advances in multidisciplinary and scientific research 2 (1), 147- 154 | |
| Olofu, M.A. and Nkpubre, U.O. (2014). Subject specialization, gender and the implementation of primary science curriculum in Cross River State. International journal of continuing education and development studies (IJCEDS). 2 (3), 176-179. | |
| Olofu, Martin A., Agbo, F. O. and Oshiomu, A. (2007). Emerging issues in teacher preparation for the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programmes. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. 14 (3), 19-214. | |
| Undie, J. A., Enya, B. D., Olofu, Martin A. and Osaria, V. (2004). Staff wastage in technical subjects in secondary schools in CCRS. African Journal of Educational and Developmental Studies.1 (1), 160-164. | |
| Olofu, Martin A., Edu, G. and Ifere, B. (2006). Financing primary education through government and private sector partnership. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. 13 (3), 53-59. | |
| Ekunke, C. U., Edim, M. E., Ihejiamaizu, C., Olofu M. A., Okey, S. M., Ekanem, R. S. and Ekanem S. A. (2009). Enhancing vocational literacy in the 21st century. Annals of Modern Education 1 (1), 36-45. | |
| Arikpo, A. and Olofu, M.A. (2013). Economic recession psycho-social human characteristics and sales of fake drugs by tertiary institution graduates in South-South, Nigeria. Global journal of science Frontier in research, interdisciplinary. 13(1). 6-16 | |
| Olofu, Martin A., Arop, Festus and Duruamaku-Dim (2012). Pedagogical apparatus to teaching and learning of entrepreneurship education in upper Universal Basic Education (UBE). Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies ,19 (3), 111-115. | |
| Ogodo, F. A., Olofu Martin A. and Anake, Pauline M. (2009). Teacher’s self fulfilling prophecy: The need for behavior modification, International Journal of Higher Education Research 4 (1), 92-96. | |
| Ekunke, C. U., Edim, M. E., Iheanacho, S. B. C., Ihejiamaizu, C. C., Olofu, M. A. and Omoogun, A. (2009). Adverse effects of waste generation in Calabar urban, Nigeria. Annals of Modern Education 1 (1), 62-68. | |
| Olofu, M.A. and Domike, G. C. (2015). Repositioning the Nigeria primary school teachers for effective implementation of entrepreneurship education curriculum in Nigeria. Education for today. 11, 130-134. | |
| Okam, C. C. and Olofu, Martin A. (2004). Employing Integrated Science in Nigerian primary education as a necessary panacea for sustained development. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. 1 (1)142-145. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International seminar of Institute of Public policy and Administration, University of Calabar. | International seminar of Institute of Public policy and Administration, University of Calabar. 10th- 11th June, 2003. Paper presented: Evaluating the concept of an educated man in the Nigerian democratic setting. | 2003-06-10 | 2003-06-11 | |
| Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), University of Uyo | Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), University of Uyo 14th - 17th September, 2004. Paper presented: Assessing Teachers Awareness and Application of Recommended Instructional strategies in the Implementation of primary science Curriculum. | 2004-09-14 | 2004-09-17 | |
| 5th Biennial Conference of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), Nigerian chapter, University Calabar | 5th Biennial Conference of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), Nigerian chapter, University Calabar 26th -30th October, 2004. Paper presented: Teachers’ self-fulfilling prophecy: A need for Behavior Modification. | 2004-10-26 | 2004-10-30 | |
| 19th Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), Olabisi Onabanjo, University | 19th Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), Olabisi Onabanjo, University, Ago-lwoye, Ogun State, 13th -16th September, 2006. Paper Presented: Emerging Issues in Teachers preparation for the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme. | 2006-09-13 | 2006-09-16 | |
| 20th Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), Abia State University | 20th Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), Abia State University, Uturu, 19th - 22nd September, 2007. Paper presented: Functional Education for Effective Development and Sustenance of Pupils’ Potentials in Middle Primary School. | 2007-09-19 | 2007-09-22 | |
| 22nd Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), NERDC, Abuja | 22nd Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), NERDC, Abuja, 19th – 20th September, 2008. Paper presented: Challenges of implementing information and communication technology in Nigeria: Teacher related factors. | 2008-09-19 | 2008-09-20 | |
| 2nd Faculty of Education International Conference, University of Calabar | 2nd Faculty of Education International Conference, University of Calabar, Calabar, 8th - 10th September, 2010. | 2010-09-08 | 2010-09-10 | |
| 1st Annual International interdisciplinary conference on Africa’s Golden Jubilee | 1st Annual International interdisciplinary conference on Africa’s Golden Jubilee held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya 26th – 30th June, 2012. Paper presented: Enhancing relevant and qualitative education in Nigeria. | 2012-06-26 | 2012-06-30 | |
| 3rd Faculty of Education Conference on Education and Contemporary Issues | 3rd Faculty of Education Conference on Education and Contemporary Issues held between 2nd – 5th September, 2014 at the University of Calabar International Conference Centre, Calabar. Paper presented: Repositioning the Nigeria primary school teachers for effective implementation of entrepreneurship education curriculum in Nigeria. | 2014-09-02 | 2014-09-05 | |
| 27th Annual conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria | 27th Annual conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria held between 17th - 20th September, 2014 at University of Calabar International Conference Centre. Paper presented: Impediments to implementation of UBE programme in Nigeria- implications for the attainment of MDGs goal on education. | 2014-09-17 | 2014-09-20 | |
| 17th Annual conference of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) | 17th Annual conference of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) held between 15th – 18th October, 2014, at Minnati, Niger State. Paper presented: Developing and sustaining peace culture through collaborative learning. | 2014-10-15 | 2014-10-18 | |
| 4th Faculty of Education Conference on sustainable millennium goals | 4th Faculty of Education Conference on sustainable millennium goals held from 6th-9th September, 2016 at the University of Calabar International Conference Centre, University of Calabar. Paper presented: school based barriers to inclusive education in primary schools in Nigeria. | 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-09 | |
| 29th Annual conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria | 29th Annual conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria held between 21th - 24th September, 2016 at National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Abuja. Paper presented: Effective ICT-based practices in teaching and learning through mobile devices in primary schools in Nigeria. | 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-24 |