Work Information
| First Name | David | |||||
| Middle Name (initial) | A | |||||
| Surname | Udu | |||||
| Social Media Handles (links preferable) | ||||||
| https://web.facebook.com/david.udu.3 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-agwu-udu-323465183/ | |||||
| Research Gate ID | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Udu | Google Scholar ID | https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=KBfB4msAAAAJ | |||
| Programme | Chemistry Education |
| Department | Science Education |
| Faculty | Education |
BIOGRAPHY (EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS)
Dr. David Agwu Udu currently serves as Lecturer 1 at the Department of Science Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He obtained his Ph.D in Chemistry Education from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu in 2016. Dr. David’s research areas include Innovations in Education, Peer-led Guided Inquiry Instructional Approach, Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Approach, Application of Information and Communication Technology in Education, Cooperative and Individualized Learning Strategies, Strategies for the Enhancement of Effective Teaching Pedagogies. Dr David has published articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. He is specialized in the field of Science and Technology Education, Curriculum development in Science Education, with professional experience in Innovative Practices in Science and Technology Education, Environmental Pollution hazards and Control Measures, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). He has 15 years of working experience in well-established academic institutions. Dr David has delivered expert lectures on topics related to his core research interests.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| S/N | Institutions attended | degree(s) awarded | year |
| 1 | Emugu State University of Science & Technology enugu | phd (chemistry education) | 2016 |
| 2 | enugu state university of science &technology enugu | m.sc (chemistry education) | 2013 |
| 3 | university of nigeria nsukka | b.sc (chemistry education) | 2000 |
| 4 | alvan ikoku (federal) college of education owerri | nce (biology/chemistry) | 1996 |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
| S/N | |
| 1 | STRATEGIES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING PEDAGOGIES |
| 2 | PEER-LED GUIDED-INQUIRY INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES |
| 3 | PROCESS-ORIENTED GUIDED-INQUIRY INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH |
| 4 | EFFECTIVENESS OF COOPERATIVE AND INDIVIDUALISED LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES |
| 5 | APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING |
| 6 | INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION |
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
| S/N | |
| 1 | TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (TRCN) |
| 2 | SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (STAN) |
| 3 | CURRICULUM ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA (CON) |
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (MAXIMUM OF 10, WITH LINKS WHERE AVAILABLE)
| s/n | |
| 1 | Udu, D. A. (2018). Efficacies of Cooperative Learning Instructional Approach, Learning Activity Package, and Lecture Method in Enhancing Students’ Academic Retention in Chemistry. Science Education International (SEI). 29(4), 220-227. |
| 2 | Udu, D. A. & Eze, C. U. (2018). Utilization of Learning Activity Package in The Classroom: Impact on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Organic Chemistry. African Journal of Chemical Education (AJCE). 8(2), 49-92. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajce/article/view/176074 |
| 3 | Udu, D. A. (2018). Innovative Practices in Science Education: A Panacea for Improving Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Science Subjects in Nigeria. Global Journal of Educational Research. 17(1), 23 – 30. |
| 4 | Udu, D. A. (2018). Comparative Effects of Individualised and Cooperative Learning Instructional Strategies on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Organic Chemistry. Electronic Journal of Science Education (EJSE). 22(2), 1-14. www.ejse.southwestern.edu. |
| 5 | Udu, D. A. (2015). Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into Science Education Programmes in Nigeria: Prospects, Constraints and Remedies. Journal of Science and Computer Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology. 3(3), 8-16. http://www.journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/josced |
| 6 | Udu, D. A. (2018). Innovations and Modifications of Chemistry Curriculum Content, Implementation and Revision in Response to Changes in Societal Needs: Imperative for Improving Secondary Chemistry Education in Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Scholastic Research. 1(1), 128-137. href=”http://optimaledujournals.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SCHOLASTIC-2-41-50.pdf” Http://Optimaledujournals.Com/Wp-Content/Uploads/2018/08/Scholastic-2-41-50.Pdf |
| 7 | Udu, D. A. & Ezeano, C. A. (2015). Comparative Study of Effects of Learning Activity Package Instructional Strategy and Lecture Method on Students’ Achievement in Senior Secondary School Chemistry. Journal of Science and Computer Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology. 3(3), 48-57. Http://Www.Journals.Aphriapub.Com/Index.Php/Josced |
| 8 | Udu, D. A. (2014). Utilisation of Laboratory Management Skills by Secondary School Science Teachers for Quality Science Education in Nigeria. International Journal of Studies in Education. 8(1) 36 – 45. http://ijsedu.com/previous-articles |
Staff Information
- 08038744605, 09011237757
- david.udu@funai.edu.ng