Name
Dr. Rita A. Ndifon
DepartmentCurriculum and Teaching
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Rita A. Ndifon
Dr. Rita A. Ndifon is an Associate Professor of Curriculum Studies with specialty in Elementary Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, University of Calabar. She possesses the following qualifications; NCE, B.Ed, M.Ed and Ph.D. As an academic, Dr. Rita Ndifon has published many academic articles in both local and foreign/International Journals to her credit. She has also presented papers at many academic Conferences in Nigeria as well as International Conference in other countries like; Ghana, Kenya, Uganda as well as San Diego in California, USA. She is also a member of the following professional bodies: World Council for Curriculum and Institution (WCCI), Organisation Mondiate Pour L Education Pre-Scholaire (OMEP) (World Organization for Early Childhood Education), Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON), Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN) and International Literacy Association (ILA). Dr. Rita Ndifon in fulfilling her academic pursuit has also supervised many undergraduate projects as well as several Masters - M.ÉD theses and Ph.D dissertations in her area of specialization. She has serve the University in various capacities such Elementary Education Examination office Coordinator of Environmental Education programme. She is currently the Chairman of the Departmental Graduate Board in the department of Curriculum and Teaching.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) | Grassfield Primary School, Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1979 | 1984 delete_forever | |
| West African School Certificate (WASC) | Holy Child Secondary School, Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1984 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| National Certificate of Education (NCE) | Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1990 | 1995 delete_forever | |
| B.Ed | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1996 | 2000 delete_forever | |
| M.Ed | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2001 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2004 | 2007 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ndifon, R. A., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Okpo C. G. (2020). Teacher instructional variables and students’ academic achievement in Business Studies in upper Basic education in Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal of Social Sciences, 59(4), 388 – 398. | |
| 23. Ndifon, R. A., A-Okujagu, H. S., Opuwari, O. S., & Uka J. U. (2020). Teacher Professionalism and the utilization of instructional material in primary schools in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal of Social Sciences, 60(1),18-28. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Opuwari, O. S., & Ndifon, R. A. (2020). Teacher Variables and delinquent behavior among Primary pupils in Ahaoda West Local Government Area of River State. International Journal of Curriculum & Instruction, 12(1), 115-126. | |
| Ukah, J. U., Chukwurah, M. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2020). ICT instructional-Based variables and teaching effectiveness of teachers in selected public secondary schools in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, Nigeria. British International Journal Education and Social Sciences (BIJESS), 7(8), 51 – 67. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Monity, F. M. (2019). Students’ variables and choice of Christian Religious knowledge among senior secondary school students in Cross River State, Nigeria. British Journal of Education, 7(11), 50-63. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Igwebuike, O. (2019). Institutional academic culture and effective implementation of Educational technology curriculum in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Education, Learning and Development, 7(11), 12-21. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Ndifon R. A., Edu G., & Akpama G. (2019). Two sensory learning styles as predetors of primary school pupils’ academic performance in Social Studies. European Journal of Social Sciences, 58(4), 322 – 335. | |
| Nja, C. O., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B.U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2019). Constructivist theory and Science Education classroom. European Journal of Scientific Research, 154(4), 549-553. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., Ndifon, R. A., & Ibe, O. S. (2019). Socio-cultural diversity as determinants of Social Studies students’ academic performance in Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria. Educational Research and Review, 14(18), 668-696. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U, & Ndifon, R. A., & Effiom, R. A. (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. | |
| Ndifon, R. A. & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2018). The process of knowledge organization and the design of the primary school curriculum for sustainable education. International Journal of Contemporary Social Science Education (IJCSSE), 1(2), 261 – 266. | |
| 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. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research (AIMS) (Classics). An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(3), 85-94. | |
| Ndifon, R. A. (2017). Primary school pupils’ test anxiety and their academic achievement in English Language in Calabar Municipality of Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Education and Society, 7(2), 259 – 265. ISSN 1596-1462 | |
| 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. 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. Journal of Faculty of Education, 12(1), 43-51. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Undie, J. B. (2016). Teaching skills of upper basic teachers and students academic achievement in Social Studies in Ogoja Education zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. Education for Today: Journal of Faculty of Education, 12(2), 197-204. | |
| 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 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2014). The relationship between primary school teacher’s attitude to work and pupils’ academic performance in Cross River State, Nigeria. British Journal of Arts and Social Science (BJASS), 17(2), 192-201. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2014). What autonomous practices do performing students use when preparing for examination? A qualitative study. Global Journal of Educational Research (GJER),13, 23-29 | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, (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. | |
| 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 and Behavioural Science, 4(12), 1676 – 1686. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2014). Examination malpractice in the primary school: problems and prospects. (Academic Research Center). International Journal of Humanities, Social Science and Education (IJHSSE), 1(9), 118–121. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2013). Integrating climate change in the primary school curriculum: An approach for sustainable development. Nigeria Journal of Curriculum Students, 20(1), 55-59. | |
| 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. | |
| Ndifon, C. O., & Ndifon, R. A. (2012). Public examination in Nigeria and punishing malpractice: Human rights perspective. British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 5(2), 325-333. | |
| 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 SSII students in Akwa Ibom State. Education for today: Journal of Faculty of Education, 7(1), 286-292. | |
| Uwatt L. E., Ndifon R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi B. U. (2010). Home environment and literacy skills development in pupils in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. LWATI. A Journal of Contemporary Research, 7(2), 56-64. | |
| 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. African Research Review, 4(1), 470-478. | |
| Esu, A. E. O., Cornelus-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2010). Inculcation of social Ethics and values in primary school pupils. A panacea for sustainable peace in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal Curriculum Studies, 16(2), 80-86. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., & Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U. (2009). Culture and the problems associated with the development of the primary school curriculum. Nigeria Journal of Curriculum Studies, 3(1&2), 218-228. | |
| Ndifon, R. A., Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Apebende, E.U. (2009). Cultural diversity and early childhood education in Nigeria. Journal of Social and Policy Research, 5(2), 123-129. | |
| 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., & 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 African Journal of Educational Research, 10 (1&2), 36-40. | |
| Cornelius-Ukpepi, B. U., & Ndifon, R. A. (2005). Effective implementation of curriculum contents in the primary school. Journal of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), 5(1), 40-46. | |
| Ndifon, R. A. (2004). An appraisal of the relationship of some philosophical elements to curriculum practices. SOPHIA: An African Journal of Philosophy, 7(1), 109-113. | |
| Uwatt, L. E., Ndifon, R. A., & Ebam, O. O. (2004). An exploratory overview of the learning process. The Paragon. Journal of National Association of Women Academic, 2(1), 70-76. | |
| Ndifon, R. A. (2003). School environment and students’ attitude towards school administration in southern senatorial district of Cross River State. Development Studies Round Table: A Journal of Development, (1& 2), 50-67. | |
| Ndifon, R. A. (2002). The need for developing and maintaining a stimulating learning environment. West African Journal of Research and Development in Education, 9(2), 86-95. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th National Conference of the Nigerian Society of Educational Psychology (NISEP) held at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. | An overview of the dimensions of child abuse. | 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. | Effective Implementation of Curriculum Contents in the Primary School. | 2004-10-26 | 2004-10-30 | |
| Conference of the Nigerian Society of Educational Psychologists (NISEP) held at the University of Abuja, FCT, Abuja. | 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. | 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. | The need for the inclusion of ICT in the primary school curriculum. | 2006-02-14 | 2017-02-17 | |
| 5th Pan-African Reading for all conference. Held at the University of Ghana, Legon. | Home environment and literacy skills development in primary school pupils in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2006-08-06 | 2006-08-10 | |
| 3rd Biennial Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) Calabar Chapter, at the University of Calabar, Calabar. | Culture and the problems associated with the development of the Primary school Curriculum. | 2009-02-11 | 2009-02-14 | |
| 2nd International Conference of the Faculty of Education University of Calabar, in collaboration with Teachers without Borders. | Comparative analysis of reading comprehension performance of male and female SS1 students in Akwa Ibom State. | 2010-09-07 | 2010-09-10 | |
| 25th Annual Silver Jubilee Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria held at Imo state University Owerri | 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 University of Nigeria Nsukka | 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 held at University of Nairobi, Kenya Science campus, Nairobi, Kenya. | Literacy strategies for the teaching of writing to upper grade in Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2013-08-12 | 2013-08-16 | |
| 8th Pan African Reading for All Conference held at University of Nairobi, Kenya Science campus, Nairobi, Kenya. | Be reading always: What high performing Nigerian students say about how they prepare for examination | 2013-08-12 | 2013-08-13 | |
| 16th WCCI World Conference on Education held at the Regency Conference Centre, Town and Country Resort and Convention Centre. San Diego, California, USA. | Play, a Mechanism for developing peaceful behavior among Elementary School Pupils for Sustainable Peace in Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2014-08-17 | 2014-08-24 | |
| 16th WCCI World Conference on Education held at the Regency Conference Centre, Town and Country Resort and Convention Centre San Diego, California, USA. | Strategies for peaceful problem solving in Nigeria. | 2014-08-17 | 2014-08-24 | |
| 6th Faculty of Education Annual Conference on Education and Contemporary Issues Held 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 | |
| 7th Faculty of Education annual conference on Sustainable Development goals Held at International Conference Centre, University of Calabar. | 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-09 | ||
| 8th Faculty of Education Annual Conference on Education on Education, Corruption and Governance Held at the University of Calabar New Senate chambers, 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 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. | The need for the integration of inclusive education in the universal basic Education curriculum for national development. | 2018-10-17 | 2018-10-20 | |
| 13th ISTEAMS Multi-disciplinsry Cross- Border Conference. Held at Balme 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 | |
| 11TH Pan African Literacy for All Conference on Literacy. A Bridge to Equity. Held in Kampala, Uganda. | Literacy skill development and Pidgin English among Primary six pupils in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. Nigeria. | 2019-08-22 | 2019-08-24 |