1.0 PERSONAL DETAILS
1.1 Full
Name: Nenty, H. Johnson
1.2 Date of Birth: July 4, 1948
1.3 Marital
Status: Married
with 4 Children
1.4 Details
of Professional Qualifications
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Degree/
Diploma
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Area of Study
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Awarding Institution
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Year
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PhD
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Educational Research, Measurement and
Evaluation
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Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242,
USA
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December 1979
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MA
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Technology Education
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Kent State University
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1977
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BA
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Technology Education
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Kent State University
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1976
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BSc
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Mathematics Education
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Kent State University
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1976
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NCE (Tech.)
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Technology Education
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College of Education (Tech.), Yaba,
Lagos, Nigeria.
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1973
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1.5
Position Held at UB Professor
1.7 Date
of First Employment at UB April 15,
2004
2.1 Specific Skill Areas
1. Theory and application of Item response theory
(IRT).
2.
Development and validation of measurement instruments
3.
Research/Assessment/Evaluation capacity building
4.
Teaching courses in research, measurement, statistics and evaluation.
5.
Research data analysis (with SPSS since 1978) and interpretation of
results.
6.
Proposal writing & designing and carrying out research projects
7.
Programme development, monitoring and evaluation.
8. Supervision of doctoral and master’s
students’ project/thesis/dissertations
2.2 Courses
taught at UB
EFF 641 Research Methods I
EFF 642 Research Methods II
EFR 500 Measurement
and Evaluation for PGDE students
EFR 640 Statistical
Methods I
EFR 641 Construction
of Achievement and Ability Tests
EFR 642 Statistical
Methods II
EFR 644 Introduction
to Evaluation
EFR 646 Experimental
Design
EFR 742 Statistical
Methods III
EFR 744 Project
Design and Evaluation
EFR 750 Issues
in Research and Evaluation (Intro. to Measurement Theory)
2.3 COURSES TAUGHT AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES
Teaching Experience at University of Uyo (2002 –2004)
Taught
the following courses:
EDU 342 – Test and
Measurement in Education. 1st Semester (2 credit hours)
GCE 622 - Advanced
Research Methods and Design. First Semester (3 credit hours)
GCE 322 - Assessment
and Research for Guidance Counsellors (3 credit hours)
GCE 224 – Techniques
for assessment and appraisal in G/C. 2nd Semester (2 credit hours)
EDU 321 – Research
methods and data processing in education. 2nd Semester (3 credit
hours)
GCE 223 – Elementary
statistics and achievement testing. 2nd Semester (3 credit course)
Teaching Experience at University of Calabar (1981 – 1996) [Cumulative]
Taught the
following courses
EDF 1001 – Foundations of Education [Science and
Science in Education] (3 credit hours)
EDF 3001 – Tests and Measurement. 1st
Semester [3 credit hours]
EDF 3002 – Research Methods and Statistics [3 credit
hours].
EDC 4001 – Teaching practice supervision. [9 credit hours].
EDF 4002 – Senior Research Project. [6 credit hours]
PDE 5011 – Test and Measurement for PGDE students1st
semester [3 credit hours]
PDE 5021 – Research Methods and Case Study for PGDE
students [3 credit hours]
EDF 5001 – Educational Statistics (3 credit hours)
EDF 5002 – Advanced Research Methods (3 credit
hours)
EDT 5801 – Tests and Measurement for graduate
students (3 credit hours)
EDT 5802 – Evaluation in Education for majors (3
credit hours)
EDT 5803 – Research, Measurement and Statistics for
majors (3 credit hours).
EDT 5805 – Theories of Measurement for majors (3
credit hours)
EDT 5806 – Introduction to Multivariate Statistics for
majors (3 credit hours).
EDT 6801 – Theories of Measurement II for majors (3
credit hours).
EDT 6802 – Multivariate Statistical Analysis in
Education for majors (3 credit hours).
EDT 6803 – Advanced Research Design and Analysis for
majors (3 credit hours).
EDT
6804 – Theories of Evaluation for majors (3 credit hours)
2.4 OTHER TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS
2.4.1. SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS’
PROJECTS, THESES & DISSERTATIONS –
1. At University of Botswana
Supervision of Doctoral Theses/Dissertations
Graduated 2016 (October 8)
Tladi, Lekopanye
Lacic (2016). An investigation of factors influencing e-learning implementation
in
Botswana tertiary
institutions. Unpublished doctoral thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University of Botswana. Co-supervisor
Koyabe, Bramwell
Walela (2016).Impact evaluation of a risk reduction intervention: A randomized
control
trials an
intervention to promote safe male circumcision. Unpublished
doctoral thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University of Botswana. Co-supervisor.
Afolabi, Olusegun Emmanuel
(2016). Parental Involvement: A key strategy for learners with special
educational needs
(SEN) in inclusive education in Ibadan, Nigeria. Unpublished
doctoral thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University of Botswana. Co-supervisor.
Graduated in 2015 (October 10, 2015)
Gwisai, Namo (2015, October). Nutrition
knowledge, dietary practices and risk of developing obesity in
employees of sedentary occupations in Gaborone, Botswana. Unpublished doctoral
thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University of Botswana.
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2014 (October 11, 2014)
Siamisang, F. T. (2014). Comparative
analysis of differential Item functioning in the 2011 TIMSS
examinations among students from Africa,
America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Unpublished doctoral thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University of Botswana.
Younn, J. F. (2014). Classroom
assessment behaviour as a factor in teaching effectiveness and
students’ performance in
mathematics among teachers in Liberian senior secondary schools
Unpublished doctoral
thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University of Botswana.
Fetogang, B. E.
(2014). Quality of teacher’s assessment practices and validity of public
examinations in
Botswana senior secondary schools. Unpublished doctoral
thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University of Botswana.
Ayedun, T.
J.(2014). Home and school factors as determinants of achievement in reading
comprehension
among senior
secondary school students, Ogun State, Nigeria. Unpublished doctoral thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University of Botswana.
Graduated in 2013
Gori, Justus Mochama (2013). Decentralized educational management:
Its implications on Secondary Schools’ academic performance in Gucha District,
Kenya. Unpublished doctoral thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University
of Botswana.
Graduated in 2011
Munene-Kabanya, A. N. (2011).
Student-Problem (S-P) skill analysis of
response patterns of items in 2008 JC mathematics examination: Implication for
quality of education in Botswana. Unpublished doctoral thesis. University of Botswana,
Gaborone, Botswana.
Kesamang, M. (2011). The
comparison of item and person item response theory parameter estimates for the
anchor-items and common-persons designs.
Unpublished doctoral
thesis. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.
Motshabi, K. W. (2011). Differential item functioning in the primary
school leaving examination in Botswana:
Analysis of ethnicity and gender bias. Unpublished doctoral thesis. Botswana Gaborone, University
of Botswana.
2010
Ogwu, E. N. (2010). The place of home
economics education in Botswana basic education curriculum: Implications for
the realization of Vision 2016. Unpublished doctoral thesis.
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Co-Supervisor]
Utlwang, A. (2010) Bias in predicting
performance in Botswana General Certificate examination
using Junior Certificate Examinations. Unpublished doctoral thesis. University of Botswana,
Gaborone, Botswana.
[Supervisor]
Iloanya, J. E. (2010). The role of
basic education in the actualization of Botswana’s
philosophy of education. Unpublished doctoral thesis.
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Co-Supervisor]
2009
Mukhopadhyay, S. (2009). Factors
influencing the status of inclusive education for learners with disabilities in
Botswana primary schools. Unpublished
doctoral thesis. University of Botswana, [Supervisor]
2006
Adedoyin, O. O. (2006). Invariance
of parameter estimates by Classical test theory and item response theory based
on 2004 Botswana JSS Certificate Examinations in mathematics Unpublished
doctoral thesis. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Supervisor]
Isaiah, M. N. (2006). Contemporary
factors influencing teacher job dissatisfaction at the CJSS level in the South
Central Region of Botswana. Unpublished doctoral thesis. University of
Botswana, Gaborone,
Botswana.
[Co-Supervisor]
Master’s
Dissertations/Projects
Graduated
2016 (October 8)
Hinneh,
Johnson Tekay; (2016). Analysis of teachers’ classroom assessment behaviour.
Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana.
Ngakaemang, Kebonye Molter (2016). (200801434). Teaching and assessing
of higher order cognitive
skills by
teachers of design and technology in Botswana Junior Secondary schools. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of
Botswana.
Graduated
in 2015 (October 10, 2015)
Mogwera, Ann O. (200101963) (2015, October). Multiple regression analysis of students’
attitudes
towards PLWA given
HIV/AIDS knowledge and level of education of students in Gaborone
Phatshwane, Mmoloki ( 200202557). (2015,
October). Differential functioning of
mathematics items
in the primary school leaving examination in Botswana.
Mareka, Gosego (201001243).
(2015, October). Comparative analysis of
the predictive validity of
Botswana 2012
and 2013 JCE results using 2009 and 2010 PSLE grades in mathematics.
Matleelane, Henrietta Thandie (200300473).
Methods of assessment and academic achievement of
midwifery
students in Botswana
Moyo, Sello E. (201308048). (2015, October).
Dimensionality analysis of students’ performance in 2013
BGCSE
agricultural examination: Implications for differential item functioning.
Kgatlhego, Kabo E. (9801607). (2015, October).
Influence of questionnaire length on response rate of
secondary
school teachers in Kweneng district.
Nkwane, Tebogo Dominic (9702014).(2015,
October). An analysis of factors underlying students’
questioning behaviour: implications for performance in mathematics
by senior secondary students in Gaborone.
Botshelo, Keitiretse Bame (200602163) (2015,
October). Analysis of gender and location bias in 20!4
JCE
in
science assessment
Graduated
in 2014 (October 11, 2014)
Mpelega, B. (2014). Factors influencing utilization of
research findings in clinical
practice by nurses in Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana.
Radimo, K. (2014). An evaluation of Masters of Education Programme
at the university of
Botswana using CIPP Model: A case of M. Ed research
and Evaluation. Unpublished
master’s thesis. University of Botswana.
Seumako, J. (2014). Continuous assessment
and related factors as predictors of students’
performance in geography in Botswana Central district.
Unpublished
master’s thesis. University of Botswana.
Graduated
in 2013 (October 12, 2013)
Chako, C. G. (2013). An Evaluation of know about business
(KAB) Project-in Mahalapye and Shoshong
Sub-District. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana.
Moalafi, M. M. (2013). Assessing the influence of
double-shift policy on students academic performance:
As perceived by senior secondary students in Gaborone
and Molepolelo Unpublished
master’s thesis. University of Botswana.
Phuti, F. (2013). Investigating the content
validity of Botswana JSS examination through comparative
content analysis of Curriculum objectives and
examination questions in junior secondary schools subjects in Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana.
Motlhabane, E. (2013). Students’
perceptions of social studies teacher’s classroom assessment practices in
senior secondary schools: South East
District.
Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Botswana.
Masiyandima, E. (2013). Factors influencing
gender-violence against girls in schools in Mashonaland West
Province, Zimbabwe. Unpublished master’s thesis,
University of Botswana.
Gabanthate, R. S. (2013). Assessment of the
effectiveness of “Break the Chain” campaign on the spread of
HIV/AIDS in Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis,
University of Botswana.
Ngoma, A. (2013). Teacher
training in test construction skills: Implication for quality of primary
education
in Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis, University of
Botswana.
Graduated
in 2012
Baliyan, S. P (2012). Factorial analysis of senior
secondary students’ attitude towards agriculture
and their willingness to enrol in the subject in
Botswana. Unpublished
master’s thesis. University of Botswana.
Maitewa, T. B. (2012). Factorial analysis of
motivational influences on junior secondary students’
performance in design and technology in South Central
region of Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of Botswana.
Rakini, S. R. (2012). Understanding and
utilization of table of specification by design and
technology teachers in Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana.
Graduated
in 2011
Motswela, J. (2011). Home economics junior
secondary school background and performance at BGCSE among students in Gaborone
Secondary School: A quasi-experimental design. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of
Botswana.
Kaur.
S. (2011). Multiple regression analysis of demographic factors as predictors of
performance in HSRC mathematics tests among standard 6 pupils in Botswana.
Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana.
Boikanyo, J. T. (2011). A cross-validation of
the 2009 BGCSE mathematics examination results
using 2007 JC examination results in
mathematics and science. Unpublished master’s
thesis. University of Botswana.
2010
Galeboe, A. K. (2010). Level of examination
supervision and cheating among Design and
Technology students in Molepolole. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana,
Mafoko, M. B. (2010). Factors that
influence parental involvement at junior secondary
school level in West Regional part of Botswana Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Ntumy, S.E.A (2010). Inclusion of
continuous assessment to improve performance in
Junior Certificate Examination for secondary school
students in Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Siamisang, F. (2010). Comparative analysis using IRT of item bias in TIMSS
Examinations across Botswana, Singapore and United
States. Unpublished
master’s thesis. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Tshekiso, N. A. (2010). Factorial analysis
of pupils’ perception of parental involvement:
implication for quality education in junior secondary
schools in Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Isaiah, A. M. (2010).
Forecast grades and practical test grades as predictors of BGCSE agriculture
final grades in Botswana senior secondary school. Unpublished master’s research project.
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.
2009
(Graduated in October 2009)
Ramatlala, M. (2009). The validity of coursework
scores in Physical Education in predicting
performance in General Certificate of Education among
senior secondary school students in Botswana. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Sichinga, Kutemwa T. (2009).
Teacher questioning behaviour and student participation
in mathematics classrooms at
senior secondary schools in Gaborone. Unpublished master’s thesis. University
of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana [Co-supervisor]
Phamotse, Thabang (2009).
The influence of classroom assessment practices and teachers’
assessment skills on the
quality of education in Lesotho. Unpublished master’s thesis. University
of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana [Chief Supervisor]
2008 (Graduated)
Fetogang, E. (2008). Enhancing the development of essential skills
through testing: Validity of
public examinations in Botswana senior secondary schools. Unpublished master’s thesis. presented to
the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Chief
Supervisor]
Karue, K. C. (2008). The impact of teaching aids
on students’ performance in standard seven at Mafeteng district, Lesotho. Unpublished master’s research project. University
of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Supervisor]
Moeti-‘Neko, M. (2008).
Factors that influence sports participation among students in Mafeteng senior
secondary schools, Lesotho. Unpublished
master’s research project presented to the Department
of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana [Supervisor]
Mubika, A. (2008). The
impact of orphanhood on the academic performance of orphans: A case of two
Gaborone primary schools. Unpublished master’s thesis.
presented to the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Supervisor]
Radimo, B. W. (2008).
The effects of sport participation on students’ academic achievement in Lobatse
cluster junior secondary school. Unpublished master’s thesis. presented to the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of
Education. University of Botswana,
Gaborone, Botswana. [Supervisor]
Ts’ehlo, ‘Mabokang Crescentia. (2008). Experiences of
Boys and girls crossing gender barriers in subject choice in Maseru Junior
Secondary Schools, Lesotho. Unpublished
master’s thesis. Unpublished master’s thesis presented to the Department
of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Supervisor]
Makatla, ‘Nyalleng Flora (2008). Influence of sexual
abuse on self-esteem, motivation and academic performance of secondary school
girls in Maseru, Lesotho. Unpublished
master’s thesis Unpublished master’s thesis presented to the Department
of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Supervisor]
Mohasi Manalana (2008).
A case of the relationship between family background and learners’ achievement
in geography in Lesotho junior secondary schools. Unpublished master’s thesis
Unpublished master’s thesis presented to the Department
of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Supervisor]
Mohale, M. (2008). The validity of
Lesotho COSC mathematics and English language
examinations given the
syllabus as a criterion. Unpublished master’s thesis presented
to the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [chief
Supervisor]
2007
Awich. O. O. (2007). Testing to the curriculum or
cheating it: Questioning the validity of secondary school public examinations
in Uganda. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Chief supervisor]
Keara, J. C. (2007). Who is failing, the students
of the tests? : The validity of mathematics and English public examinations in
Malawi. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Chief supervisor]
Lesetedi, C. (2007). An analysis of
job satisfaction among secondary school
physical education teachers in Central
Region of Botswana.
Unpublished master’s thesis. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Co-supervisor]
Ntombi, M. (2007). Capability
of teacher counsellors in addressing the psychosocial and emotional needs of
orphans in Hhohho region of Swaziland. Unpublished master’s thesis.
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Co-supervisor]
Ramorwa, O. O. (2007). Teacher effectiveness and
students’ performance: Student assessment of the design and technology teaching
in Botswana junior secondary schools. Unpublished
master’s thesis. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Chief supervisor]
2006
Lusweti, S.L. (2006). What gets tested gets
taught: A validity study of public examinations in Kenya. Unpublished
master’s thesis. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Chief supervisor]
Kenosi, O. O. (2006). The impact of availability
of resources on performance of primary schools in Gaborone. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of
Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. [Chief supervisor]
2005
Maule, K. P. (2005). An evaluation of teacher
capacity building project – “Talk back” in Gaborone. Mater’s Research
Project. University of Botswana [Chief Supervisor]
Mutlhoki, C. M. (2005). The evaluation of Botswana
Brigades Movement in the provision of vocational education for self-employment.
Master’s research project. University of Botswana [Co-supervisor]
Ogwu, E.N. (2005). Gender differential in
students’ willingness to study home economics in junior secondary schools in
Gaborone area of Botswana. Master’s Thesis, University of Botswana (Chief
supervisor}.
2004
Maule, K. P. (2005). An evaluation
of teacher capacity building project – “Talk back” in Gaborone.
Mater’s Research Project. University of Botswana [Chief Supervisor]
Mutlhoki, C. M. (2005). The
evaluation of Botswana Brigades Movement in the provision of
vocational education for
self-employment. Master’s research project.
University of Botswana [Co-supervisor]
Ogwu, Ogwu, E.N. (2005). Gender
differential in students’ willingness to study home economics in
junior secondary schools in
Gaborone area of Botswana. Master’s Thesis, University
of Botswana (Chief supervisor}.
Kahaka, C. (2004). HIV/AIDS coping strategies: The
experiences of people at COCEPWA.A masters
research project presented to the Department of
Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana [Co-supervisor].
Madibela-Puddefoot, L. (2004). School adolescents’ perceptions of
effectiveness of sex education: A
case
study of Gaborone senior secondary school, Botswana. A master’s
research project presented to the Department of Educational Foundations,
Faculty of Education, University of Botswana [Co-supervisor]
2.
At University of Calabar
SUPERVISION
OF DOCTORATE THESES:
Mgbekem, S. J. A. (1989). The
influence of principal’s decision-making techniques on task
Motivation in secondary schools in Cross River State
of Nigeria. (xii
+ 341pp.). Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Calabar
(Supervisor).
Achigbe, M. O. (1991). An analysis of the
effectiveness of placement procedure in senior
secondary education in Cross River State. (xvi + 228 pp.).Unpublished
doctoral dissertation, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Owan, N. O. (1990). Alienation and the professional
commitment of teachers in Cross River State (xii
+ 221pp.). Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Effiong, A. A. (1989). The
utilization of primary health care facilities in Cross River State. (xvi
H.
+299pp). Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
John, M. E. (1986). The applicability of Maslow's
needs theory among teachers in Cross
River State: Implication for educational
administration (xii
+ 276 pp). Unpublished doctoral thesis, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Noah, B. A M. (1986). Role perception and role
performance of secondary school teachers in the
Cross River State of Nigeria (xii + 228pp). Unpublished
doctoral thesis, University of Calabar. (Supervisor)
SUPERVISION
OF MASTERS THESES:
1996
Abiam, P. O. (1996). An analysis of differential item functioning
(DIF) of 1992 First School Leaving
Certificate
(FSLC) mathematics examination in Cross River State of Nigeria. (xiii + 174pp.). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief
Supervisor).
Akpabio, C. U.
(1996). Differential sequencing effects on test item characteristics and
students
performance (xii + 161pp.). Unpublished
Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Akpan, G. S. (1996). Effect of speed on the
dimensionality of agricultural science test.
(xii + 183).
Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar,
(Chief Supervisor).
Ekweme, C. O. (1996).Error pattern and students' performance in junior secondary three
mathematics
examination in Cross River State. (xi + 142pp.). Unpublished Master's thesis, University
of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Offiong,
I. O. (1996). Item format, item
characteristics and students' performance. (xii+157pp.]
Unpublished
Master's thesis, University of Calabar, (Chief Supervisor).
Umoh, E. W. (1996). The
effect of limited responses options and categorization of continuous data
on the result of statistical data analysis. (xii + 151pp.). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of
Calabar, (Chief Supervisor).
1995
Eke, A. C. (1995). Factors influencing inter- and intra-rater reliability in remedial
mathematics essay
test. (x + 189 pp.).
Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Uyanah, D. A. (1995). Correlates of the reliability of affective and cognitive measures. (vii +
234pp.). Unpublished Master’s
thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Atuaka,
C. N. (1995). Factors that influencing
discipline among secondary school students:
Implications
for counselling. (x +134pp.). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of
Calabar (Chief
Supervisor).
1994
Udo, Uko Edet (1994). An evaluation of adult literacy programme in Akwa Ibom State. (xiii +
190pp.).Unpublished Master's
thesis. University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Aji, P. S. (1994). Response-mode variation effects on affective measures. (xiv +
311pp.).Unpublished Master's
thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
1993
Akanyan, S. A. (1993). Indices of leadership
efficiency among secondary school principals in Cross
River State (x + 142pp.]. Unpublished Master's
thesis, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Etim, M. E. (1993). A taxonomial (Bloom's) analysis of Primary six certificates and SSIII
teacher-
made
mathematics examination papers in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. (xii + 273pp.). Unpublished Master's thesis,
University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
1992
Enwo, C.
N. (1992). Discipline and
students' unrest in federal government colleges in the eastern
states.
(xii + 175pp.) Unpublished Master's thesis,
University of Calabar (Chief
Supervisor).
Essien, M. E. (1992). Organizational climate
and administrative effectiveness in secondary
schools in Cross River State. (xiv + 345pp.).
Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Nwanosike,
N. M. (1992). Teachers' perception of the effectiveness of the `APER' as an
instrument
for assessing their performance and needs.
(xiv + 287pp.).Unpublished Master's thesis,
University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
1991
Abanyam, P. S. (1991).
Factors that influence students' tendency
to cheat in examination in Gboko
Local
Government Area of Benue State (ix +195 pp.) Unpublished Master's thesis,
University of Calabar. (Chief Supervisor).
Bosua, J. O. (1991). The role of parent-teacher association in
secondary school administration in
Kwande
and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Benue State (ix +
210pp.).Unpublished
Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Ekpenyong,
D. B. (1991). Influence of some psychological variables on classical test theory item
parameters. (xvi+276 pp.).Unpublished
Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Egong, A. I. (1991). Influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors
on job satisfaction of teachers in
Cross River State. (xi + 183 pp.). Unpublished
Master's thesis, University of Calabar
(Chief Supervisor).
Bwaghtongo, D. A. 1991). Influence of principals' supervisory
technique on teachers' instructional
effectiveness among secondary school in three local
government areas in Benue State. (xiii +
212pp.). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Inoma, G. U.
(1991). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and the job
satisfaction
of post-primary school teachers in Cross River State. (xvi + 304
pp.).
Unpublished Master's thesis, University
of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Peters, A. A. (1991). Needs, job satisfaction and competence
among workers in Akwa Ibom State.
(xii + 248pp.) Unpublished Master's thesis, University of
Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Udofia, A. M. (1991). Profile analysis of responses to semantic
differential and modified Likert scale
on teacher effectiveness. (xii + 174 pp). Unpublished
Master’s thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Umoinyang, I. E.
(1991). Item bias in mathematics
achievement test. (xv + 259
pp.).
Unpublished Master’s thesis,
University of Calabar (Chief
Supervisor).
Usang,
E. N. (1991). Adult workers' motivation, training and job satisfaction as contingency
factors in
continuing education in the Cross River
State public service. (xii + 237 pp). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
1990
Eta, M. M. (1990). The
relationship between need pattern and job satisfaction among post-primary
teachers in
Cross River State. (xvi + 238pp.). Unpublished
Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
1989:
Akpan,
S. M. (1989). Factors that influence
students' item response pattern in
mathematics
test.
(xii + 170pp). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of
Calabar. (Chief supervisor).
Akpan, R. (1989). The 6-3-3-4 policy and the attainment of the
national educational objectives in
secondary schools in Ikot Ekpene Local Government
Area
(x + 124pp.). Unpublished Master's
thesis, University of Calabar (Chief supervisor).
Akpanukoh,
U. I. (1989).Some administrative factors
influencing school organizational climate in
secondary
schools in Akwa Ibom State, (xii + 124pp.).
Unpublished Master's thesis,
University of Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Anja, S. N. (1989). Factors
that influence the administrative effectiveness of secondary school
principals
in English-speaking Cameroon. (xv + 254pp).Unpublished Master's thesis,
University of Calabar
(Chief Supervisor).
Bassey, A. O. (1989). An attributional analysis of achievement-related
behaviour in biology among
secondary
school students in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States of Nigeria. (xii + 187pp.).
Unpublished Master's
thesis, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Bassey, S. U. (1989). Organizational resources and teacher
perception of effective implementation of the junior secondary scheme in Akwa
Ibom and Cross River States of Nigeria. (ix +
173pp). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Effiong, A. A. (1989).
The utilization of primary health care
facilities in Cross River State. (xvi
+299pp). Unpublished Master's
thesis, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Eso, A. E. (1989). Max Weber's model and the administration of
secondary schools in Akwa Ibom
State. (ix + 115pp). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of
Calabar (Chief
Supervisor)
Etim, V. J. E. (1989).
Factors that influence teacher
effectiveness in Ikot Ekpene and Essien Udim
Local
Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State. (xii + 174pp.). Unpublished Master’s
thesis, University of
Calabar (Chief Supervisor).
Etom-Essien, I.
(1989). Communication channels in
secondary school administration in Cross River
State. (xi +
126pp.). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief
Supervisor).
Mgbekem, S. J. A. (1989) The influence of principal’s decision-making
techniques on task motivation
in secondary schools in Cross River State of
Nigeria. (xii + 341pp.).Unpublished
doctoral dissertation, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Nto, E. O. (1989). Frederick Taylor's theory of management in
the administration of secondary
schools in Cross River State. (xii + 146).
Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Supervisor).
Ukoha, E. K.
(1990). Re-enforcement and performance
of students in secondary school
mathematics in Imo State. (x +
221pp.). Unpublished Master's thesis,
University of
Calabar
(Supervisor).
1988:
Ekpenyong, D.E.
(1988). Relationship between some school
variables and administrative
effectiveness of principals in Uyo educational zone
of Akwa Ibom State. (xi + 84pp).
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Nwadinigwe, I.O. (1988).
Examination of super's self-concept and
vocational preference theory
within the undergraduate students of university of
Calabar. Unpublished Master’s thesis,
University of Calabar (Supervisor)
1987:
Azubuike, P. I. (1987). Relationship
between principal's Leadership style and
teacher's
effectiveness in River State secondary schools (x+83pp). Unpublished
Master's thesis, University of Calabar. (Chief Supervisor)
Ekpe, E. S. (1987). The
influence of classroom learning environment on students' attitude towards
school in
Cross River State (viii+121pp). Unpublished master's thesis,
University of Calabar. (Supervisor)
Esuabana, C. E. (1987). The relationship between self-concept and achievement motivation among
junior
secondary school students in Calabar Municipality (xi +131pp). Unpublished
Master’s thesis,
University of Calabar. (Supervisor)
Odia, M. C.
(1987). Cognitive and affective
predictors of success in science-based mock
examination. (viii + 178pp)
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(Supervisor).
Ishie,
N. E. O. (1987).Professionalism among
secondary school teachers in
Calabar:
An attitudinal study [xiv+160pp).Unpublished Master's thesis,
University of Calabar
(Supervisor).
1986
Akpan, M. U.
(1986). The role of voluntary
organizations in adult and
continuing
programmes in Cross River State (vi+116pp.). Unpublished Master's
thesis,
University of Calabar (Supervisor)
Udom,
N. E. (1986). Factors that affect students' tendency
to cheat in examinations (x +
83pp).
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master’s thesis, University of
Calabar. (Supervisor)
Udom, F. S. (1988). Relationship between intelligence,
self-concept and academic performance
among
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in secondary schools in
Cross
River State. (xii +190pp). Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar.
(Chief
supervisor)
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Akpan, M. U. (1984). Participants' perception of job-oriented
functional literacy as a better
preparation
for a living than traditional literacy. (viii + 80pp) Unpublished
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Effiong, A. A.
(1984). A study of factors that
affect student enrolment into nurse educator’s
programme. ix + 109pp).
Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar (Chief
Supervisor)
1983
Inyang,
O. U. (1983). The
impact of students’ perception of principals'
leadership style on their
attitudes to school and learning in
Cross River State (x
+82pp).
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Mbipom,
G. 1983). A study of self-perceived roles of female administrators and
their
roles as perceived by teachers
and school board members in Cross River
State of Nigeria (vii + 105pp).
Unpublished Master's thesis, University of Calabar
(Supervisor).
3.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS.
3.1 Books
1. Oduaran,
A., & Nenty, H. J. (2008). Learning to live together in sub-Saharan
Africa: Linking
cultural diversity, conflict prevention and resolution practices. [Research
Report Published with the support of UNESCO] ISBN 978-1-60585-445-8. Web-site:
2. Nenty, H. J., & Umoinyang, I. E.
(2004). Principles of test construction. Institute of Education,
University
of Calabar, Calabar: Helimo Associate
3. Nenty, H. J., &
Ambrose, D. (2001). Analysis of high schools’ performance in COSC examinations
in
Lesotho. Roma, Lesotho: WorldCat
4 Sebatane, E. M., Ambrose, D. P., Molise,
M. K., Mothibeli, A., Motlomelo, S. T.,
Nenty, H. J., Nthunya, E.
M., & Ntoi, V. M.
(2000). Review of education
sector analysis in Lesotho 1978-1999. Paris:
WGESA/UNESCO
5. Nenty,
H. J., & Ekpo, T. N. (Eds.) (1992). Effective
management and administration of primary
schools (126pp). Eket, Nigeria: Ememobong Publishers.
6. Nenty, H. J. (Ed.) (1991). Fundamentals of continuous assessment (141pp).
Owerri, Nigeria:
Executive Publishers
7. Nenty,
H. J., & Mbipom, G.
(1988). Basic measurement
and evaluation for primary school
teachers. University of
Calabar. Calabar, Nigeria: Institute of Education, University of
Calabar
3.2 Chapters in Books
Adedoyin, O.
O., & Nenty, H. J. (2010). The role of research and evaluation in ensuring
sustainability in West African educational development. In M. I. Atinmo, J. B.
Babalola, O. A. Moronkola, & A. I. Atanda (Eds.), Education for sustainable development [ESD] (pp. 221-233). Ibadan,
Nigeria: Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan.
Nenty, H. J. (2004). From classical test
theory (CTT) to item response theory (IRT): An introduction to a desirable
transition. In O. A. Afemikhe and J. G. Adewale (Eds.), Issues in educational
measurement and evaluation in Nigeria (in honour of ‘Wole
Falayajo) (Chapter 33, pp. 371 –
384). Ibadan, Nigeria: Institute of
Education, University of Ibadan.
Nenty,
H.J. (2001). Research in educational
assessment: Challenges for the 21st century. In J. P. Lefoka &
L. M. Matsoso (Eds.) Educational research
for Development: Challenges for the 21st century (pp. 39-54).
Maseru, Lesotho: Lesotho Educational Research Association & Institute of
Education
Nenty, H. J. (1999). Assessment as means of enhancing
improved quality of life through education. In C. Magagula, E.
Mazibuko, & S. Zwane (Eds.), Educational
research for quality of life (pp. 45-60). Manzini, Swaziland: Swaziland Educational Research Association
(SERA) [on-line: <http://www.boleswa97.tripod.com/nenty_assessment.htm>.
Nenty, H. J. (1999). Link among education, research,
educational research and quality of life. In C. Magagula, E. Mazibuko, & S. Zwane (Eds.), Educational research for quality of life (pp.
28 - 44). Manzini, Swaziland:
Swaziland Educational Research Association (SERA) [on line:
<http://www.boleswa97.tripod.com/nenty_link.htm>
Nenty, H. J. (1996). Advances in test validation. In G, A.
Badmus & P. I. Odor (Eds.), Challenges of managing educational
assessment in Nigeria (pp. 59 - 69).
Kaduna, Nigeria: National Conference on Educational
Assessment.
Nenty, H. J. (1992). Means of acquiring knowledge. In A.
J. Isangedighi & P. M. C.
Ogomaha (Eds.) Educational
research methods (pp. 24-48) Owerri,
Nigeria: Totan Publishers Ltd.
Nenty,
H. J. (1996). Advances in test
validation. In G, A. Badmus, &
P. I. Odor (Eds.) ,
Challenges of
managing educational assessment in
Nigeria (pp. 59 -
69). Kaduna, Nigeria:
National Conference on
Educational Assessment.
Nenty, H. J. (1992). Means of acquiring knowledge. In A.
J. Isangedighi & P. M.
C. Ogomaha (Eds.)
Educational research methods (pp. 24-48) Owerri, Nigeria: Totan Publishers Ltd.
Nenty, H.
J. (1992). Some modern approaches to the teaching of
mathematics in primary schools. In H.
J. Nenty & T. N. Ekpo (Eds.),
Effective management and
administration of primary schools (Chapter
15, pp. 115 - 126). Eket, Nigeria:
Ememobong Publishers.
Nenty, H. J. (1992).
Administering continuous assessment
programme in primary school. In H. J. Nenty & T. N. Ekpo (Eds.), Effective management and administration of
primary schools (Chapter 13, pp.93 – 103) Eket, Nigeria: Ememobong Publishers.
Nenty, H. J.(1992). Principles,
concept and practice of continuous assessment in primary school. In H. J.
Nenty & T.N. Ekpo (Eds.), Effective management and administration of
primary schools (Chapter
12, pp. 85-92). Eket,
Nigeria: Ememobong Publishers.
Nenty, H. J. (1992). Motivating and involving
teachers and pupils to ensure effective performance. In H. J.
Nenty, & T. N. Ekpo (Eds.), Effective management and administration of primary schools (Chapter 9, pp. 65-70).
Eket, Nigeria: Ememobong Publishers
Nenty, H. J. (1992). The functions of local
government education authority (LGEA).
In H.
J. Nenty & T. N. Ekpo (Eds.),
Effective management and administration of primary schools (Chapter I, pp.
1-5). Eket, Nigeria: Ememobong Publishers.
Nenty, H. J. (1991). Item banking for continuous
assessment. In H. J. Nenty (Ed.), Fundamental of continuous assessment (Chapter X,
pp.98 - 114). Owerri,
Nigeria: Executive Publishers.
Nenty, H. J. (1991). Transformation
of test scores, why and how? In H. J.
Nenty (Ed. ), Fundamental of
continuous assessment (Chapter VIII, pp. 98
114).Owerri, Nigeria: Executive
Publishers.
Nenty, H. J.
(1991). Construction and
scoring of essay and objective test
items. In H. J. Nenty (Ed.),
Fundamental of continuous
assessment
(Chapter VI, pp. 68-83).
Owerri, Nigeria: Executive
Publishers
Nenty, H. J.
1991).Principles of test construction. In H. J. Nenty (Ed. ), Fundamental of continuous
assessment ( Chapter II, pp. 20
- 31). Owerri, Nigeria: Executive Publishers.
Nenty, H. J. (1991). Background and concepts of continuous assessment for primary school
teachers. In H. J.
Nenty (Ed.), Fundamental of continuous assessment ( Chapter 1; pp. 1-19)
Owerri, Nigeria: Executive
Publishers.
Nenty, H.
J. (1989). Basic statistical analyses in educational
measurement and evaluation I, II, III & IV. In F. U. Obimba (Ed.), Fundamentals of measurement and evaluation in education and psychology [Chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12; pp. 120 - 196).
Owerri, Nigeria: Totan Publishers Ltd
Nenty, H.
J. & Essien,
M. M. (1989). Students' perception of the characteristics of an ideal University
teacher. In E. T.
Ehiametalor, E. Ojeme, &
M. Nwadiani (Eds.),
Teaching and learning (pp.
120-135). Benin City, Nigeria:
Nigerian Educational Research Association
Nenty, H.
J. (1989). Components of giftedness. In P. A. I. Obaya (Ed.), Gifted
education in Nigeria: a book of reading.
Lagos, Nigerian Educational
Research and Development Council.
3.3 JOURNALS
EDITED
Chief Editor:
Nenty, H. J., et al. (2016). African Journal of Theory and Practice of
Educational Assessment (AJTPEA)
Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa (EARNiA)
journal for assessment
Nenty, H. J., et al. (2016). African Journal of Theory and Practice of
Educational Research (AJTPER)
Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa (EARNiA)
journal for research
Nenty, H. J., et al. (2013).
Journal of Educational Assessment in Africa, Vo. 7. Association for
Educational Assessment (AEAA):
Botswana Examination Council, Gaborone, Botswana
3.4 REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Moyo, S. E., & Nenty, H. J. (2017). Dimensionality
analysis of students’ performance in 2013 BGCSE agricultural examination:
Implication for differential item functioning. Research journal of Educational Sciences, 5(1), 1-10.
Nenty, H. J. (2015). Conjugal
relationship between assessment and research. African Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Research, 1,
1-23
Nenty, H. J., & Fetogang, B. E.
(2015). Classroom practices and the validity of teaching mathematics in
Botswana senior secondary school. African
Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Research, 1, 55-75
Moyo, S. E., & Nenty, H. J.
(2015). Factor and IRT analysis of 2013 BGCSE agricultural examination. African Journal of Theory and Practice of
Educational Assessment, 2, 25-39
Papers Published During Current (2015) Contract
Nenty, H. J., Kgosidialwa, K., &
Moeti, B. (2016). Parental involvement
and attitudes towards mathematics by junior secondary students in Gaborone.
Global Journal of Educational Research, 15, 167-178.
doi:http//dx.doi.org/10.4314/giedr.v5i2.10.
Younn J., Nenty, H. J., & Hinneh, J. T. (2016). Students’
Expectation and Mathematics Teachers Exhibition of Effective Instruction and
Desirable Classroom Assessment Behaviour in Liberian Secondary Schools. IOSR Journal
of Mathematics (IOSR-JM), 12(4), 18-23. e-ISSN: 2278-5728, p-ISSN: 2319-765X.
www.iosrjournals.org DOI:
10.9790/5728-1204041823 www.iosrjournals.org
Hinneh, J .T.,
& Nenty, H. J. (2016). Analysis of the predictive validity of
students’ performance in
core science on Liberian SHSCE with WASCE as the criterion. IOSR Journal
of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), 6(4), 25-31. http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jrme/pages/v6-i4.v.4.html
Afolabi, O.
E., Mukhopadhyay, S., & Nenty, H. J. (2016). Exploring the effect of
socio-cultural and human
capital on parental home involvement in education of learners with
special needs (SENs). Romania
Journal of School Psychology, 9(17), 40-56
Molefhe, M., & Nenty, J. (2016). Pupil
perception of teacher effectiveness and affective disposition
in primary school classrooms in Botswana. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and
Educational Research, 15(7), 138-147,
Moalosi, W. T. S., Mogapi, M., & Nenty, H. J. (2016). Testing
the generalizability of the teachers’
sense of efficacy scale using data from pre-service teachers in Botswana:
A principal component analysis approach. International
Journal of Contemporary Applied Sciences, 3(2), 155-169.
Afolabi, O. E., Mukhopadhyay, S., & Nenty, H. J. (2016).
Liking parents’ role belief for involvement with
success of inclusive education: Do gender, marital status and education
matter? Hungarian
Educational Research
Journal,6, http://herj.lib.unideb.hu/megjelent/html/561537bc5ab8c
Nenty, H. J., Moyo, S., & Phuti, F. (2015). Perception of
teaching as a profession and UB teacher
trainee’s attitude towards training programme and teaching. Educational Research and Review, 10(2),
2797 - 2805.
Baliyan, S. P. & Nenty, H. J. (2015). Demographic
factors Influencing Senior Secondary School Students’
Attitude towards Agriculture in Botswana. International Journal of Education and
Research, 3(10), 457-469
Baliyan, S. P.; & Nenty, H. J. (2015). Factors
underlying attitude towards agriculture as predictors of
willingness to enrol in the subject by senior secondary students in
Botswana. Journal of Educational and
Social Research, 5(1), 377-
Doi:10.590/jesr.2015.v5n1p377
Afolabi,
O.E., Mukhopadhyay, S, & Nenty, J. H. (2015). Socio-demographic
variable as a predictor of
of Teacher Education, 3(1), 55-60
Baliyan, S. P.; & Nenty, H. J. (2015). Demographic factors
influencing senior secondary school students’
attitude towards agriculture in Botswana. International Journal of Education and Research, 3(10), 457-469
Baliyan, S. P.; & Nenty, H. J. (2015). Factors Underlying Attitude
towards agriculture as predictors of
willingness to enroll in the subject by senior secondary students in
Botswana. Journal of Educational and
Social Research, 5(1), 377- Doi:10.590/jesr.2015.v5n1p377
Nenty, H. J., & Fotegang, F. B. (2014). Influence of syllabus and past
examination on assessment behaviour
of Botswana secondary school
teachers. African Journal of Theory and
Practice of Educational Assessment. (EARNiA Journal), 1, 1-18
Nenty, H. J., Lusweti, S. L. (2014). Assessment for learning (AfL):
Implications for the achievement of the
gaols of basic
education in Africa. African Journal of
Theory and Practice of Educational Assessment. (EARNiA Journal), 1, 34-51
Papers Published Before
Last Contract
Nenty, J., & Phuti, F. (2014). Importance and assessment of soft
skills in school curriculum. Mosenodi, 18
(1&2),
Nenty, H. J. (2014). Research and evidence-based teacher education:
Implications for policy and practices.
International Journal of Continuing Education and Development Studies (IJCEDS),
2(2), 1-16).
Kamela, B., Nenty, H. J.,
& Ramatlala, M. (2014).
Qualifications a determinant of job performance of senior sports
teachers as rated by principals in junior secondary schools in Botswana. Int.
Journal of Scientific Research in Education, 7(2), 177-189.
Sichinga, K. T.,
Mfuni, J. H. C., Nenty, H. J., & Chakalisa, P. (2014). Factors influencing
quality of
feedback in
teaching in Botswana senior secondary schools. International Journal of
Research in Social Sciences, 4(4), 26 – 37.
Nenty, H. J.,
& Adedoyin, O. O. (2014). determinants of achievement gap in educational
research course
among graduate
education students at University of Botswana. International Review of Social Sciences, 2(1), 90-103
Bulala, T.,
Ramatlala, M., & Nenty, H. J.
(2014). Location as a factor in the prediction of performance in
Botswana junior
school certificate agriculture examinations by continuous assessment scores.
Creative
Education, 5(1), 11-14.
Nenty, H. J., & Biao, I. (2013). The professor within the context of African universities.
Contemporary
Journal of African Studies, 1(2), 1-20
Olusegun Afolabi,
O., Mukhopadhyay, S., & Nenty, H. J.
(2013). Implementation of inclusive
education:
Do parents really matter? specijalna
edukacija i rehabilitacija (beograd), 12( 3), 373-401 udk:
37.018.1/.2
376.1-056.26/.36-053.5 id: 201319948 pregledni rad doi:
10.5937/specedreh12-4370.
Nenty, H. J., & Adedoyin,
O. O. (2013). Test for invariance: Inter and intra model validation of
classical test
and item response theories. Asia Pacific Journal of
Research, 1(IX). 51-65.
Motshabi, K. W., & Nenty, H. J. (2012, August 7). Analysis of ethnicity-related
differential item functioning
(DIF) in 2008 PSLE English Language Examination in
Botswana. Journal of Educational
Assessment in Africa, 7, 30-42.
Siamisang, F. T., & Nenty, H. J. (2012, August 7). Differential item functioning (DIF)
in 2007 TIMSS
examination items: Implications for comparative
consideration of students performance in Botswana, Singapore and USA. Journal of Educational Assessment in Africa,
7, 43-54.
Siamisang, F. T., & Nenty, H. J. (2012, August). A comparative analysis of gender-based
differential item functioning (DIF) in 2007 TIMSS
examination items: Implications for comparative consideration of students in
Botswana, Singapore and USA. Journal of
Educational Assessment in Africa, 7, 56-65.
Mukhopadhyay, S., Nenty, H.
J., & Abosi, O. (2012). Inclusive education for learners with
disabilities in
Botswana primary schools. SAGE
Open 2, 1-9; DOI: 10.1177/2158244012451584. Retrieved from
Nenty, H. J. ,
& Odili, J. N. (2012). Skill development gap and applications of Bloom
taxonomy-related
assessment
techniques among teachers in Delta state of Nigeria. International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(2),
77-87. http://irssh.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/9_IRSSH-150-V2N2.9011505.pdf
Mpho, I. M., & Nenty,
H. J. (2012). Predicting job dissatisfaction among community junior
secondary school
teachers in Botswana. Psychology, 3(3),
277-283. DOI: 10.4236/psych.2012.33039
Ramatlala, M., & Nenty, J. (2012). Gender as
a factor in the prediction of performance in Botswana general certificate of
secondary education physical education examinations by coursework and forecast
grades among senior secondary school students. Advances in Physical Education, 2(1), 32-37. DOI:
10.4236/ape.2012.21006.
Ogwu, E. N., Nenty,
H. J., & Adeyinka, A. A. (2012). Performance trend in home economics
education at the junior certificate examination (JCE) level in
Botswana (2000-2007). National Teacher
Education Journal, 5(1), 121-127.
Nenty, H. J. (2012). Role of higher education in
research capacity development. European Journal of Educational Studies
(EJES), 4(1), 19-31.
Phamotse, T. I., Nenty,
H. J., & Odili, J. N. (2011). Training and availability of skills for sustenance
of standard in classroom assessment practices among Lesotho teachers. International
Journal of Scientific Research in Education, 4(3&4), 191-201. Retrieved from http://www.ijsre.com.
Nenty,
J. H. (2010). Gender-bias and human resources development: Some measurement
considerations. Ilorin Journal
of Education, 29. 13- 26.
Nenty,
H. J. (2010). Threat of perceived stereotype on behaviour related to choice of
and
practices
in teaching as a career among teacher trainees. International Journal of Scientific
Research
in Education. 3(2),
82-93. Retrieved from http://ijsre.com/Vol.,%203_2_-Complete%20Issue%20IJSRE.pdf
Nenty,
H. J., & Adedoyin, O. O. (2010). Research orientation and research
learning-related behaviour of graduate education students at University of
Botswana. Educational
Research, 1(11),
577-585 http://interesjournals.org/ER/pdf/2010/December/Nenty%20and%20%20Adedoyin.pdf
Nenty, H. J. (2010).
Analysis of some factors that influence causal attribution of mathematics
performance among secondary school
students in Lesotho. J Soc. Sci., 22(2),
94-99.
Nenty, H. J., & Ogwu, E. N.
(2009). Influence of gender and learned helplessness on
some
mathematics-related affective behaviour of Lesotho secondary school
students. Global Journal of Educational Research, 8(1&2), 81-92. www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=189&id=44004
Montsi, M. R. & Nenty,
H. J. (2009). Preference for teaching as a career among students at the
University of Botswana. Southern African Review of Education, 15(2),
45-60.
Nenty, H.J., & Radimo, B.W. (2009). Exploring the relationship
between performance attributions,
grade expectation and tendency to cheat during
examinations among PGDE students in University of Botswana. PsychologIA,
17(2), 149 – 164. http://ajol.info/index.php/ifep/issue/view/6382
Nenty, H. J., Odili, J. N.,
& Munene-Kabanya (2009). Assessment training among secondary
school teachers in Delta State of Nigeria: Implication for
sustaining standard in educational assessment. Journal of Educational Assessment in Africa, 3, 110-123.
Nenty, H. J. (2009). Writing a quantitative research
thesis. International Journal of Education
Science, 1(1), 19-32. http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Journals/IJES/IJES-01-0-000-09-Web/IJES-01-1-000-09-Abst-PDF/IJES-01-01-019-09-011-Nenty-H-J/IJES-01-01-019-09-011-Nenty-H-J-Tt.pdf
Nenty, H. J.
& Ogwu, E. N. (2009). Influence of gender and learned helplessness on some
mathematics-related cognitive behaviour of Lesotho secondary school students. Gender & Behaviour, 7(1), 2124-2136
Nenty, H. J.
(2009). Research orientation and research-related behaviour of graduate
education students.
Journal of Social Science.
19(1), 9-17. http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Journals/JSS/JSS-19-0-000-09-Web/JSS-19-1-000-09-Abst-PDF/JSS-19-1-009-2009-799-Nenty-H-J/JSS-19-1-009-2009-799-Nenty-H-J-Tt.pdf
Nenty, H. J. (2008). Stereotype endorsement and
mathematics-related behaviour among female secondary school students in the
Kingdom of Lesotho. Gender & Behaviour, 6(1), 1494-1518. Website: www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=139&id=42179
Radimo,
B. W., Nenty, H. J., & Matsoga, J. T. (2008). English language and gender
influence on the prediction of junior certificate performance among students in
Botswana. The African Symposium, 8(1), 118-131. Website: http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/TAS8.1/TAS8.1.pdf
Nenty, H. J. (2007). Tackling
assessment-related obstacles to education for all (EFA) and
the realization of millennium development goals
(MDGs) in African countries. Global Journal of Educational Research,
6(1&2), 29-34. Website:
www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=189&id=44004
Nenty, H. J. (2007, November). Item response theory: Quality-enhancing
measurement technique in
education. African Journal of Educational Studies, 5(1),
27-62.
Adedoyin, O. O., Nenty, H. J., & Chilisa, B.
(2008). Investigating the invariance of item difficulty
Parameter estimate on CTT and IRT. Educational Research and Reviews, 3(3), 083-093.
Nenty, H. J. (2005). Assessment as a partner in
primary and secondary school teaching in African schools.
Mosenodi Journal of the Botswana Educational Research Association,
13 (1&2), 33-47.
Nenty, H. J., Adedoyin, O. O., Odili, J. N., & Major, T. E.
(2007). A primary teacher’s perceptions of classroom assessment practices as
means of providing quality primary/basic education by Botswana and Nigeria. Educational Research and Reviews, 2 (4), 074-081. http://www.academicjournals.org/err/PDF/pdf%202007/Apr/Nenty%20et%20al.pdf
Ogwu, E. N., & Nenty, H. J. (2006). Stereotype endorsement, gender and some home economics-related
behaviour among secondary school students in Gaborone, Botswana. Gender
& Behaviour, 4(2), 927-952.
Nenty, H. J., & Tsheko, G. N. (2003). Students’ Perceptions on the Prevalence
and
Determinants of Copying During Examinations at University of Botswana.
Mosenodi – Journal of
Botswana Educational Research Association, 11(2),
22-35
Nenty,
H. J. (2005). The application of item response theory in strengthening the role
of
assessment
in the implementation of national education policies. African Journal of
Educational Studies (AJES), 3(1),81-116.
Nenty, H. J. & Koloi, S (2005). The role
of assessment in the implementation
of access- and equity-related policy in
African education. Conference Papers. (pp. 454 – 472), 22nd AEAA Conference 13
- 17 September, 2004. Gaborone International Convention Centre, Botswana. Journal
of Sociology and Education in Africa, 4(1), 14-42.
Nenty, H. J. & Polaki, M. V (2005). Mathematics performance attributions of
first year students enrolled in different areas of study at the National
University of Lesotho. South African
Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
Journal, 9(1), 67-78
Nenty, H. J. (2004). Trends in graduate studies: Lessons for African new
and
emerging universities. The African Symposium. (An on-line educational
research journal - A publication of the African Educational Research Network), 4(2)
http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/TAS4.2/TAS4.2.pdf
Nenty, H. J. (2002) A comparative analysis of motivation for occupational
choice or preference between professionals and students. IFE PsychologIA, 10(2), 47 - 61 [Nigeria]
[on-line: < http://www.oneworld.org/inasp/ajol/ifep/index.html]>
Nenty, H. J. (2002). Educational research for sustainable development. West
African Journal of Educational Research, 5(1), 7-25
Polaki, M.V., & Nenty, H. J.
(2001). Gender differences in mathematics performance attributions among
freshmen in National University of Lesotho: Implications for access to and
performance in mathematics education. Journal
of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics and Science
Education, 5(1), 41 – 52
Ekweme, C. O., & Nenty, H. J.
(2001). Common errors and performance of students in junior mathematics
certificate examinations in Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of
Pure and Applied Sciences, 7(3), 591 [Nigeria] {On-line: <http://www.inasp.org.uk/ajol/journal/gjpas/latest.html>
Nenty, H. J. (2001). Methodologies
and procedures for reviewing education sector studies. South-
South Journal of Culture and Development, 3(1),
1-31
Nenty, H. J. (2001). Tendency to cheat during
mathematics examination and some achievement-related behaviour among secondary
school students in Lesotho. IFE
PsychologIA, 9(1), 2001, 47-64 [Nigeria] [on-line: http://www.oneworld.org/inasp/ajol/ifep/index.html
Nenty, H.J. (2001). Student-Problem (S-P) skill analysis of
pupils’ mathematics performance: A strategy for enhancing quality in education.
IFE PsychologIA, 9(1), 173 – 192. [on-line: http://www.oneworld.org/inasp/ajol/ifep/index.html
Nenty, H. J. (2000). Gender typing,
performance and some achievement-related behaviour in mathematics by secondary
school students in Lesotho. Review of
Southern African Studies, 4(1), 102 – 132 [on-line http://www.ajol.info/viewissue.php?jid=134&ab=0
Akpabio, C. U., & Nenty, H. J.
(2000). Item arrangement as a strategy for enhancing
quality in assessment in science education. Journal of the Southern African Association
for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, 4(1), 45-56
Nenty H. J. (2000) Some factors that influence students'
pattern of responses to mathematics examination items. BOLESWA Journal of Educational Research, 17, 47 – 58.
Nenty, H. J. (1999). Relative influence of language on primary and secondary school pupils'
performance in science and mathematics in Lesotho. Journal of the Southern African Association
for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, 3(1), 35 – 49.
Nenty, H. J. (1999). Research in
educational assessment in Africa:
Challenges for the 21st century. In J.P. Lefoka & L. M. Matsoso (Eds.), Educational research for development:
Challenges for the 21st century (pp. 39-54). National University
of Lesotho: LERA, Institute of Education.
Nenty, H. J. (1998). Response Pattern Analysis of Cross River
State of Nigeria Common entrance Mathematics Examinations: An Aid to Item Selection. Nigeria
Journal of Educational Foundations, 2(2), 78 - 91.
Nenty, H. J. (1998). Attributional analysis of mathematics
achievement-related behaviour among secondary
school students in Lesotho. BOLESWA Educational Research Journal, 15,
1 – 13
Nenty, H. J. (1998). Introduction to item response theory. Global
Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 4(1), pp. 93 –100
[http://www.inasp.org.uk/ajol/journals/gjpas/index.html]
Nenty, H. J. (1996). Satisfaction with promotion procedures
among academic staff of three types of institutions of higher learning. University
of Calabar (UNICAL) Quarterly - An Interdisciplinary Journal 1,
19 – 23
Nenty, H. J. (1995). Influence of seating preference on some
mathematics-related students behaviour. The
Oguaa Educator, 11(2), 19 – 25. (Faculty of Education, University of Cape
Coast, Ghana),
Nenty, H. J. (1995). Occupational
values and level of professional competence.
Journal of Science Education and Humanities, 1(1),
128 - 138.
Umoinyang, I. E., & Nenty,
H. J. (1995). Best relation, human environment and self-
concept: An analysis of self- concept
factor scores. JOCROMEP, 1(1), 178 -
194.
Nenty, H. J. (1994).
Seating preference versus participation, attitude, and performance in
moths. The Progress of Education, LXIX (3), 50 –
55.
Nenty, H. J. (1993). Comparative analysis of occupational
preferences values among members of six professional groups. The Progress in Education,
LXVII (6), 129 - 134; LXVII
(7), 155 - 159.
Nenty, H. J. (1993). Some conceptual foundations for research in
teaching. Calabar Journal of Higher
Education, 1, 83-97
Nenty, H. J. (1992). Attributional analysis of achievement related
behaviours in mathematics. Nigerian Journal of Counselling and
Consulting Psychology, 1 (2), 56 - 67.
Nenty, H.
J. (1992). Item response
pattern: causes of its variability and
its uses in educational practices. West African Journal of Educational and
Vocational Measurement, 7, 1 - 12.
Nenty, H.
J. (1991) In-school and
out-school acquired knowledge and professional competence. Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies, 3(1), 105 -114.
Nenty, H.
J. (1991). Attribution theory and performance in mathematics.
Obudu Journal of Educational Studies, 1, 130-138. [Nigeria
Nenty, H.
J. (1990). Diagnostic
evaluation techniques for effective academic guidance and counselling. Nigerian
Journal of Counselling Development, 5, 50-61.
Nenty, H. J.
(1990). Prediction of faculty
rank across types
of institutions of higher education. Calabar
Journal of Liberal Studies, 2 (1), 41-52.
Nenty, H.
J. (1990). Research in nursing -
a tool for improving patient care. West African College of Nursing
Journal, 3 (1), 8-12.
Nenty, H.
J. (1989). Attributional analysis
of students' performance and achievement-related behaviour during English
Language Mock WASC examination. Journal of Research in Education, 1
(1), 124-135.
Nenty, H.
J. (1987/88). Factors that
influence students' tendency to cheat
in examinations. Journal of Education in
Developing Countries, 6, 70-78.
Nenty, H.
J., & Inyang, O. U. (1987).
The influence of sex and perception of principals' administrative style
on students' attitude to learning and school.
The Progress in Education, LXII
(3), 54-61.
Nenty, H.
J. (1986). Cross-culture bias
analysis of Cattell culture-fair intelligence test. Perspective
in Psychology, 9 (1), 1-16.
Nenty, H. J. (1987). Cross-cultural bias analysis of
intelligence test. Resources in Education,
ERIC Publication No. ED 274 668 (37
pages).
Nenty, H.
J. (1986). Some factors that
relate to causal attribution of performance in mathematics by secondary five
students in Cross River State. The Calabar Educator Journal, 3 (1),
95-106.
Nenty, H. J. (1985). An empirical verification of the Rasch
model. The West African Journal of
Educational and Vocational Measurement, 6, 39 - 48.
Nenty, H.
J. (1985). The effect of performance attribution on attitude to study,
achievement, motivation and tendency
to cheat in examination. The Progress of Education, LIX (10-
11), 224-23
Nenty, H.
J., & Dinero, T. E. (Summer,
1981). A cross cultural analysis of the
fairness of the Cattell culture-fair intelligence test using the Rasch
model. Applied Psychological Measurement, 5(3), 355-368.
3.4 NON-REFEREED
JOURNAL ARTICLES
Nenty, H. J. (1991/92). The basis of education science. Eduscope, 5, 8 – 11
Nenty, H. J. (1984).Tests, measurement and evaluation in education
process. Eduscope,4,10-12.
Nenty, H. J. (1984, Nov. - Dec.).
The national policy on education: Implications of poor planning and lack of
co-ordination in its implementation. UNICAL TIMES, 4 (4), 5.
3.5 MONOGRAPHS
Jobo, M., Khiba, R., Lefoka, J.
P., Liphoto, N., Moorosi, M., Nenty, H.J., Ntoi, V., Qhobela, B.,
Sebatane, E., & Sephelane, T. (2000, September). Lesotho: A baseline study
of teacher education system. Multisite Teacher Education Research (MUSTER),
Discussion Paper No. 8. [Sponsored by DFID]. Centre for International
Education, University of Sussex Institute of Education, Falmer Brighton, East
Sussex BN1 9RG [ISBN 0 905414 31 4]
Lewin, K. M., Ntoi, V., Nenty,
H. J., & Mapuru, P. (2000, June). Costs and financing of teacher
education in Lesotho. Multi-site Teacher
Education Research (MUSTER). Discussion Paper No. 10 [Sponsored by DFID]. Centre for International Education,
University of Sussex Institute of Education, Falmer Brighton, East Sussex BN1
9RG [ISBN 0 905414 33 0]
3.6 TECHNICAL/PROJECT/CONSULTANCY REPORTS
Oduaran, A. B., & Nenty, H. J. (2006). Learning to live
together: A cross-country study of cultural
diversity
and conflict prevention and resolution practices in Southern Africa. Report of
a study commissioned by UNESCO Department of Culture, Paris.
Chilisa, B., Nenty, H. J.,
Maruatona, T., & Tsheko, N (2005). Botswana Second National Literacy Survey
– 2003: Technical Report. Department of Non-Formal Education & Central
Statistics Office, Gaborone, Botswana. A
Report presented during the Botswana Literacy Survey 2003 Dissemination Seminar
at Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort, Gaborone, and March 1-2, 2005.
Sebatane.
E. M., & Nenty. H. J. (2001).
Poor academic performance by students in National University of Lesotho. (Senate Commissioned Study on the Causes of
poor academic performance by NUL students).
Roma: National University of Lesotho
Nenty, H. J. (2001). Comments and
suggestions on Nigerian ESA proposal. Assessment of Nigerian ESA proposal for
WGESA/UNESCO, Paris.
Lewin, K. M., Nenty, H.
J., Ntoi, V., & Mapuru,
P. (1999,
Nov.). Costs and financing of teacher education in Lesotho. Multi-site Teacher Education Research (MUSTER) [Sponsored by DFID]. Maseru
Nenty, H. J. (1998).
Supply and demands for teachers in Lesotho schools. Multi-site Teacher
Education Research (MUSTER) Baseline Study (Sponsored by DFID)
Lefoka, P. J., & Nenty, H.
J. (1998). National literacy survey.
A Consultancy technical report for LDTC, Maseru. (Sponsored by UNICEF)
Nenty, H.J., Ntoi, V., Lefoka, P.
J., & Molise, M. K. (1998). The status of environment, HIV/AIDS,
child rights, nutrition and health in Lesotho primary school curriculum. A
Consultancy Report for NCDC, Maseru.
(Sponsored by UNICEF)
Lefoka, P. J., Nenty, H. J., Ntoi,
V., & Molise, M. K. (1998). The impact of radio programme for Standards 1 –
3 pupils in Lesotho primary schools. A
Consultancy Report for NCDC, Maseru (Sponsored by UNICEF)
3.7 Keynote
Addresses Presented at International Conference
Nenty, H. J. (2015). Conjugal
relationships between assessment and research. Educational and
Research Network in Africa (EARNiA) Conference. Buea, Cameroon;
November 23- 27 2015.
Nenty, H. J. (2010, September). Teacher education
for globalization in Nigeria. A lead paper
presented
at UNICAL 2nd Faculty of Education International
Conference, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Nenty, H. J. (2001, July 28 –
August 05). Educational research for
sustainable development in Africa. A Keynote Address delivered during the 9th
BOLESWA Educational Research Symposium, at University of Botswana, Gaborone,
Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (1997, July 26-August 1). Links among education, research, educational research, and quality
of life. (Invited Keynote address/lead
Paper) Seventh BOLESWA International
Symposium/ Conference at the University of Swaziland, Swaziland, on July 28 -
August 1, 1997.*
3.8 CONFERENCE/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PAPERS
Papers Presented After
Last Contract Renewal (2 years)
Nenty, H. J. (2016, Nov 11). Turning conference papers into publishable
papers. Research and Publication Seminar I. Department of Educational
Foundation, University of Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2016, Nov. 26). Introduction to research – Presenting,
validating, and analysing a research problem. A workshop paper presented during
a workshop mounted by BERA for research proposal skill development for staff of
Human Resources Development Council; Nov. 26, 2016.
Nenty, H. J. (2016,
Nov. 26). The processes of quantitative research proposal. A workshop paper
presented during a workshop mounted by BERA for research proposal skill
development for staff of Human Resources Development Council; Nov. 26, 2016
Nenty, H. J. (2016, Nov.
27). Introduction to mixed-method research processes for proposal writing A workshop paper presented during a workshop
mounted by BERA for research proposal skill development for staff of Human
Resources Development Council; Nov. 27, 2016
Baliyan, S. P., & Nenty, H. J. (2016, July 12 -14).
Factors influencing quality of performance of students in
mathematics in senior secondary
schools in Botswana. The 16th BOLESWANA Biannual
Educational Symposium on Improving Educational Quality and Standards through Research. Post 2015 Opportunities and Challenges.
University of Botswana, July 12 -14, 2016.
Nenty, H. J.,
Kgosidialwa, T., & Moeti, B. (2016, July 12 -14). Parental involvement and
attitude towards
mathematics by junior secondary school
students in Gaborone. The 16th BOLESWANA Biannual Educational
Symposium on Improving Educational
Quality and Standards through Research.
Post 2015 Opportunities and Challenges. University of Botswana, July
12 -14, 2016
Moyo, S. E., & Nenty, H. J. (2016, July 12 -14).
Dimensionality analysis of students’ performance in 2013
BGCSE agricultural examination: Implication
for differential item functioning. The 16th BOLESWANA Biannual
Educational Symposium on Improving
Educational Quality and Standards through Research. Post 2015 Opportunities and Challenges.
University of Botswana, July 12 -14, 2016.
Nenty, H. J., &
Phuti, F. (2016, July 12 -14). Improving education quality and standards
through research:
Views of UB graduate education students. The
16th BOLESWANA Biannual Educational Symposium on Improving Educational Quality and Standards
through Research. Post 2015
Opportunities and Challenges. University of Botswana, July 12 -14, 2016.
Nenty, H. J., Moyo,
S. E., & Phuti, F. (2016, July 12 -14). Attitude towards research and
perception of
research utility by UB graduate education
students. The 16th BOLESWANA Biannual Educational Symposium on Improving Educational Quality and Standards
through Research. Post 2015
Opportunities and Challenges. University of Botswana, July 12 -14, 2016
Moalosi, S., Mogapi, M, & Nenty, H. J. (2015).
Validating teachers’ sense of efficacy scales using principal
component analysis of data from pre-service
teachers in Botswana. London international conference on Education (LICE-2015).
Heathrow Windsor Marriot Hotel, London. UK.
Nenty, H. J., Phuti, F., & Moyo, S., (2015, July 14-16). Stereotype threat and UB teacher
trainee’s attitude towards teacher training
programme and teaching. A paper presented at the 4th International Conference
on Education, Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
Nenty, H. J., Moyo, S., & Phuti, F. (2015, July
14-16). Perception of teaching as a
profession and UB
teacher trainee’s attitude towards training
programme and teaching. A paper presented at the 4th International
Conference on Education, Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
Papers Presented
Before Last Contract Renewal
Nenty, H. J., Moyo, S., & Phuti, F. (2014,
July). Gap analysis of undergraduates’
perceptions of
higher education as a means of achieving
economic development in Botswana. A paper presented during the 15th
BOLESWANA Symposium, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
Nenty,
H. J., Phuti, F.,& Moyo, S., (2014,
July). Gap analysis of undergraduates’
perceptions
of higher education as a means of achieving social and cultural development in
Botswana. A paper presented during the 15th BOLESWANA Symposium,
National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Stating, analysing and validating research
problems. A workshop paper
presented
at Botswana Educational Research Association (BERA) Research Method Workshop at
University
of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Literature review. A workshop paper
presented at Botswana Educational
Research Association (BERA) Research Method Workshop at University
of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Research design and methodology. A workshop paper presented at
Botswana
Educational Research
Association (BERA) Research Method Workshop at University of Botswana,
Gaborone,
Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Quantitative data collection, analysis
and interpretation. A workshop paper
presented
at Botswana Educational Research Association
(BERA) Research Method Workshop at
University of Botswana,
Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Discussion, implication and
recommendation based on research findings. A
workshop paper presented at Botswana Educational Research
Association (BERA) Research Method Workshop at University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, February 11-16). IRT parameter estimation and
graphics. 2013 International association
for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship Training on
Educational Measurement and
Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 11 -16, 2013.
Nenty, H. J. (2013, February 11-16). IRT models. 2013 International
association for Educational
Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship Training on Educational Measurement
and Evaluation. Abuja,
Nigeria February 11 -16, 2013.
Nenty, H. J. (2013, February 11-16). IRT parameters and implications
to testing. 2013 International
association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship Training
on Educational Measurement
and Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 11 -16, 2013.
Motshabi,
K. W., & Nenty, H. J. (2012, August 7). Analysis of ethnicity-related
differential item functioning
(DIF) in 2008 PSLE English Language Examination in
Botswana. A paper presented at the 30th AEAA Conference, Grand Palm
Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana.
Siamisang, F. T., & Nenty, H. J. (2012, August 7).
Differential item functioning (DIF) in 2007 TIMSS
examination items: Implications for comparative
consideration of students performance in
Botswana, Singapore and USA. A paper presented at the 30th
AEAA Conference, Grand Palm Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana.
Siamisang, F. T., & Nenty, H. J. (2012, August). A
comparative analysis of gender-based
differential item functioning (DIF) in 2007 TIMSS
examination items: Implications for comparative consideration of students in
Botswana, Singapore and USA. A paper presented at the 30th AEAA
Conference, Grand Palm Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana.
Ramokate,
A. T. W., & Nenty, H. J. (2011). UB family and consumer sciences students’
perceptions on type
of parenthood, parental involvement and the development of primary
school pupils in Botswana. A
paper
presented during at the 5th IFHE-Africa Regional Conference at
University of Botswana, 26th 28th September 2011.
Nenty, H. J., Odili, J. N. (2011, July). Skill development gap and applications of Bloom taxonomy-related
assessment techniques among teachers in Delta State of Nigeria. A paper
prepared and accepted for presentation at the 14th BOLESWANA Conference
at University of Swaziland, July 26 -28, 2011.
Mogapi, M. O., & Nenty, H. J. (2011, July 25-28). Pupil perception of teacher effectiveness
and their affective dispositions in primary school classrooms in Botswana. A paper prepared and accepted for
presentation at the 14th BOLESWANA Conference at University of
Swaziland, July 26 -28, 2011.
Odili, J. N., & Nenty, H. J. (2010, November 8).
Analysis of assessment skill gap in competence for teaching for development in
the 21st century. A paper presented at the 25th Annual Congress of the
Nigeria Academy of Education, held at the Gloryland Cultural Cenre, Yenegoa,
Bayelsa State.
Nenty, H. J. (2010, November 3). The
research problem. A seminar for Staff of Faculty of
Education on MPhil/PhD, University of Botswana, at
Educational Committee Room.
Sichinga, K. T., Nenty, H. J.,
& Chakalisa, P.A (2010). Gender, type of school, level of learners’achievement and quality of
feedback by mathematics teachers in Gaborone Senior Secondary Schools. Paper
presented at AFRICME 3 Conference at University of Botswana, Botswana.
Nenty, H. J. (2010, September 7-10). Teacher education for globalization
in Nigeria. A lead paper
paper presented during The Faculty of
Education 2nd International Conference on ’Global Reforms
in Teacher Education’ at University of
Calabar, Nigeria
Nenty, H. J. (2010, February 15 - 19). Concepts of measurement &
evaluation and performance
measurement. A
training paper presented during a workshop on Performance Measurement for
Princess Marina Hospital – Performance Management Committee.
Nenty, H. J. (2010, February 15 - 19). Rationale and relationship
between measurement and
evaluation.
A training paper presented during a workshop on Performance Measurement
for
Princess Marina Hospital – Performance Management Committee
Nenty, H. J.
(2010, February 15 - 19). Performance
measurement systems. A training
paper
presented during
a workshop on Performance Measurement for Princess Marina Hospital –
Performance Management Committee
Nenty, H. J. (2010,
February 15 - 19). Performance measurement tools. A training paper presented
during a workshop
on Performance Measurement for Princess Marina Hospital – Performance
Management Committee
Nenty, H. J.
(2010, February 15 - 19). Reporting performance measurement study. A training
paper
presented during a workshop on Performance Measurement for Princess Marina
Hospital
– Performance Management Committee
Nenty, H. J. (2009) Gender-Bias and
human resources development: Some measurement
considerations. Paper presented at
International Conference in Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria May 18 - 23, 2009.
Adedoyin, O., & Nenty, H. J. (2009).
The role of research and evaluation in ensuring
sustainability in educational
development. Paper presented at International Conference in Commemoration of
the 60th Anniversary of University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria May 18
- 23, 2009.
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Construction of cognitive measurement
instrument –
Achievement test. A paper presented
during a Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications of
Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in Journals.
University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Steps in
designing a questionnaire. A paper presented during a
Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications
of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in
Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Quantitative research design.
A paper presented during a
Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications
of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in
Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Publishing in
a peer-reviewed journal. A paper presented during a
Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications
of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in
Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). The quantitative research process in education.
A
paper presented during a Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and
Applications of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and
Publication in Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Introduction
to educational research. A paper presented during a
Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications
of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in
Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, March 26-27). Educational research and application of SPSS. Two-day workshop on
Research and Basic SPSS for BIAC staff. Gaborone.
Phamotose, T., Munene-Kabanya, A., & Nenty,
H. J. (2008, September 21-24). Assessment skill for teachers
of basic education: Implications for quality of
basic education in the Kingdom of Lesotho. A paper
presented during The 2nd African Conference on Basic Education – Preparing
teachers for basic education programmes: Opportunity and challenges. Department
of Primary Education, University of Botswana, September 21 – 24, 2008.
Nenty, H. J., Odili, J. N., &
Munene-Kabanya, A. N. (2008, August). Assessment
training among secondary
school teachers in Delta State of Nigeria: Implication for sustaining standards in educational
assessment. A paper presented during The 26th annual conference of
the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa at Accra, Ghana, August 17
– 22.
Phamotose, T., Nenty, H. J., &
Odili, J. N. (2008, August). Training and availability of skills to
sustain
standards in classroom assessment practices among Lesotho teachers.
A paper presented during The
26th annual conference of the Association for Educational
Assessment in Africa at Accra, Ghana, August 17 – 22.[Could not attend the
Accra AEAA Conference because of lack of funds, papers presented by Dr. J. N. Odili]
Nenty, H. J.
(2008, May). Role of higher education in research skill development: The
case of
University of Botswana (UB) graduate education. A paper presented during SASCE
2008 International Conference in Durban, South Africa, 19-22 May, 2008.
Nenty, H. J. (2007, November 12). Assessment and evaluation in a
training classroom. A
paper presented at the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Training of
Trainers Workshop at BDF Camp, Gaborone, Botswana.
Nenty, H. J. (2007, November 8). Preparation and delivery of lesson.
A paper presented
at the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Training of Trainers Workshop at
BDF Camp, Gaborone, Botswana.
Nenty, H. J. (2007, November 14). Influence of research orientation
cognitive performance, attitude and
other research-related behaviour among UB graduate education
students. A paper presented during departmental seminar at Education Conference
Room, University of Botswana.
Nenty, H. J. (2007, October 31). Referencing with APA (5th
ed.) guideline. A ppt-slide presentation during
lunch-time departmental seminar. Department of Educational
Foundations, University of Botswana.
Nenty, H. J. (2007, July 23). Tackling assessment-related obstacles
to education for all (EFA) and the
realization of millennium development goals (MDGs) in African
countries. A paper prepared for presentation at 12th Biennial
Boleswana International Symposium on Educational Research at the National
University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho, July 23 – 26, 2007.
Nenty, H. J.,
Adedoyin, O. O., & Major, T. E. (2006, October 16 – 19). Primary teachers’
perception of
classroom
assessment practices as means of providing quality primary/basic education in
Botswana and Nigeria. A paper presented during the University of Botswana
African Conference on Primary/Basic Education, 2006. University of Botswana.
Nenty, H. J.
(2006, October 16 – 19). Assessment of learning (AFL): Implications for
achieving the goals of
primary/basic
education in Africa. A paper presented during the University of Botswana
African Conference on Primary/Basic Education, 2006. University of Botswana.
Nenty, H. J. (2006, September 22). Writing report for quantitative
research. A paper presented at the
MoE/BERA Basic Skill
Training Workshop for Senior MoE Staff at Tlotlo Conference Centre, Gaborone.
Nenty, H. J. (2006, September 21). Basic quantitative research
design. A paper presented at the MoE/BERA
Basic Skill Training Workshop for Senior MoE Staff at Tlotlo
Conference Centre, Gaborone.
Nenty, H. J. (2006, September 21). Quantitative research. A paper presented at the MoE/BERA
Basic Skill
Training Workshop for Senior MoE Staff at Tlotlo Conference Centre,
Gaborone.
Nenty, H. J. (2006, September 2). Research problem and topic. A
paper
presented at BERA
Research Proposal Writing Workshop held at the Business School, University of
Botswana, Botswana.
Nenty, H. J. (2006, September 2). Chapter one of a research
proposal. A paper presented at BERA
Research
Proposal Writing Workshop held at the Business School, University of
Botswana, Botswana.
3.7.
Nenty, H. J. (2006, August 30). The Validity of Public Examinations
in Africa - A Research Proposal.
presented at the 24th Annual Conference of the Association for
Educational Assessment in Africa
(AEAA), at the Royal Swazi Sun Convention Centre, Swaziland, August 28
to September 1, 2006.
Nenty, H. J. (2006, August 26). Quantitative data collection. A
paper presented at BERA Research
Skill
Workshop held at the Conference Centre, RIIC Mmakgodumo Motel,
Kanye, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2006, August 26). Quantitative research. A paper presented
at BERA Research Skill
Workshop held at the Conference Centre, RIIC Mmakgodumo Motel, Kanye, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2006, August 26). Typical steps in doing research. A
paper
presented at BERA
Research Skill Workshop held at the Conference Centre, RIIC Mmakgodumo Motel,
Kanye, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2005, July 5 – 8). Item
response theory: Quality enhancing measurement technique in education. A
paper presented at the 11th Biennial BOLESWANA International
Symposium at University of Namibia, Windhoek*
Nenty1, H. J., Adedoyin, O. O., & Major, T. E. (2005, July 5 - 8). Analysis of the perceptions of classroom
assessment practices as means of providing quality education by teachers and
teachers trainees in Botswana schools. A paper presented at the 11th
Biennial BOLESWANA International Symposium at University of Namibia, Windhoek
Nenty, H. J., & Tsheko, G. N.
(2005, May 4). Prevalence and determinants of
copying during examinations at
University of Botswana (UB). A paper presented during a research seminar at
University of Botswana.*
Nenty, H. J. (2004). The application
of item response theory in strengthening assessment’s role on the
implementation of national education policy , Conference Papers (pp. 411 – 431), 22nd AEAA
Conference 13 – 17 September, 2004. Gaborone International Convention Centre,
Botswana.*
Nenty, H. J., & Koloi,
S (2004). The role of assessment in the implementation of access- and
equity-related policy in African education. Conference Papers. (pp. 454 – 472),
22nd AEAA Conference 13 – 17 September, 2004. Gaborone International
Convention Centre, Botswana.*
Nenty, H. J. (2001, April
18). Analysis of high schools’
performance in COSC examination in Lesotho. A paper presented during a joint
seminar of the Faculty and Institute of Education, National University of
Lesotho (NUL), Roma at ISAS Auditorium, NUL.
Nenty, H. J. (2001, April 2-3). Demand
and the Cost of Supply of Primary Teachers in Lesotho A
paper presented during a Two-day Joint Seminar on Dissemination of the
MUSTER Project Findings and Workshop to Facilitate the Formulation of Policy on
Teacher Education in Lesotho, at Maseru.
Nenty, H. J. (1999, Nov. 5).
An overview of assessment and
evaluation. A paper presented at the workshop on Assessment and Evaluation,
Organized by the Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, and National
University of Lesotho.
Nenty, H. J. (1999, Oct. 12). Discussions
of research findings for review of education
sector studies. Paper Presented at a
WGESA, UNESCO sponsored capacity-building Workshop on the Review of Education
Sector Studies in Lesotho at National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
Nenty, H. J. (1999, Oct. 11). Interpretation
of the results of data analysis for review of education sector analysis. Paper presented at a WGESA, UNESCO sponsored
capacity-building Workshop on the Review of Education Sector Studies in Lesotho
at National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
Nenty, H. J. (1999, Sept. 26 -
Oct. 3). Tendency to cheat during
mathematics examination and some achievement-related behaviour among secondary school students in
Lesotho. Paper presented at the
Seventeenth Annual Association for Education Assessment in Africa Conference on
Enhancing Relevance and Appropriateness of Educational Assessment at Taj
Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia.
Akpabio, C. U.,
& Nenty, H. J. (1999, Sept. 26 - October 3). Item
arrangement as a strategy for enhancing quality in educational assessment. Paper presented at the Seventeenth
Annual Association for Education Assessment in Africa Conference on Enhancing Relevance and Appropriateness
of Educational Assessment at Taj Pamodzi Hotel,
Lusaka, Zambia.*
Nenty, H. J. (1999, August 8-13). Language and quality of performance in
science and mathematics by primary and secondary school students in Lesotho. Paper
presented at a UNESCO Sponsored 4th BOLESWA International
Mathematics, Science, & Technology Education Conference on Towards Greater
Quality and Equity in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in the
next Millennium at Maseru Sun Cabanas (Hotel), Maseru, Lesotho. *
Nenty, H. J. (1999, August 8-13). Gender
typing, performance and some
achievement-related behaviour in mathematics by secondary school students in Lesotho. Paper presented at the UNESCO Sponsored 4th BOLESWA
International Mathematics, Science, &
Technology Education Conference on Towards Greater Quality and Equity in
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in the next
Millennium at Maseru Sun Cabanas (Hotel),
Maseru, Lesotho.*
Nenty, H. J. (1999, July 26 - 30). Research
in educational assessment in Africa:
Challenges for the 21st century. Paper
presented at the Eighth BOLESWA International Symposium/ Conference at Maseru Sun Cabanas (Hotel),
Maseru, Lesotho.
Nenty, H. J. (1999, July 3 - 4). Instrument
for the review of education sector studies.
Paper presented at a WGESA,
UNESCO sponsored Capacity-building Workshop on the Review of Education Sector Studies in Lesotho at
National University of Lesotho, Roma,
Lesotho.
Nenty, H. J.
(1999, July 3 - 4). Methodologies
and procedures for reviewing education sector studies. Paper presented at a WGESA, UNESCO sponsored Capacity-building Workshop on the Review of Education Sector
Studies in Lesotho at National
University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.*
Nenty, H. J., Lefoka, J. P., Ntoi,
V. M.,
Molise, M. K., & Nthunya, E. (1998, February 23-24). Beyond
school effectiveness and school improvement:
Responding to the context of Lesotho. Three-way
(NUL, WCU, & Sussex) Academic Link Seminar at University of Western Cape, Cape Town, on February 23 –
24, 1998.
Ntoi, V.M., Lefoka, J. P., Nenty, H. J., Molise, M. K., & Nthunya, E. (1998,
February 23-24). Beyond school effectiveness and school improvement: Theoretical understandings that underpin this
approach. Three-way (NUL, WCU, & Sussex) Academic Link Seminar at
University of Western Cape, Cape Town, on February 23 – 24, 1998.
Nenty, H.J. (1997, July 13). Assessing
Learning and Managing
Examinations. A paper presented in a Management Training Workshop of Primary
School Principal at National University of Lesotho; July 13 – 23.
Nenty, H. J. (1997, December 2) Introduction to analysis of variance. Research Skill Development Seminar for NUL
Post- graduate Students at NUL, on November 25 & December 2, 1997.
Nenty, H. J. (1997, September
4). t-Test
statistical analysis techniques.
Research Skill Development Seminar for NUL Post-graduate Students, at
NUL, on November 18, 1997.
Nenty, H. J. (1997, November 11). Chi-square (c2) Statistical Data Analysis
Techniques. Research Skill Development Seminar for NUL
Post-graduate Students, at NUL, on November 11, 1997
Nenty, H. J. (1997, October 15). Type
and nature of variables: Implications
for research data analysis.
Research Skill Development Seminar for NUL Post-graduate Students, at
NUL, on October 15, 1997
Nenty, H. J. (1997, September 4). Analysis and Interpretation of Research
Data. Research Skill Development Seminar for NUL Post-graduate Students, at
NUL, on September 4, 1997
Umoinyang, I. E., Nenty, H. J.,
& Falayajo, W. (1997, August 29). Analysis of Item Bias in mathematics
achievement test using three classifications of candidates and three detection methods. West African Examination Council (WAEC)
Monthly Seminar Organized by the Research Division, WAEC, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria;
August 29, 1997.
Nenty, H. J. (1997, July 26-August 1). Assessment
as a means of enhancing improved
quality of life through education.
Seventh BOLESWA International
Symposium/Conference at the University
of Swaziland, Swaziland, on July 28 - August 1, 1997.*
Nenty, H. J. (1997,
July 26-August 1). Links among
education, research, educational
research, and quality of life. (Invited lead Paper) Seventh BOLESWA International
Symposium/Conference at the University of Swaziland, Swaziland, on July 28 -
August 1, 1997.*
Nenty, H. J. (1997, June 26). Writing research report Staff
Development Seminar for Staff of Institute of Education (IE), NUL, June 26, 1997.
Nenty, H. J. (1997, June 26). Techniques
for writing curriculum vitae. Staff Development Seminar for Staff of
Institute of Education (IE), NUL; on June 26, 1997.
Nenty, H. J. (1996, October 18). Developing and scoring objective test items. Staff Development Seminar for Lecturers in
National University of Lesotho; October 18, 1996.
Nenty, H. J.
(1996, September 9-13). Advances in test validation (A commissioned paper). National Conference on Educational Assessment,
Organized jointly by JAMB, NABTED, & NBEM, at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja,
Lagos, Sept. 9 - 13, 1996*.
Nenty, H. J. (1994, July 18-21). Validity
of JAMB and WASC Scores in predicting students’ performance at college. Seminar on Predictive validity of Joint
Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Examinations, July 18 - 21, 1994 at
University of Ibadan Conference Centre, Ibadan.
Nenty, H. J. (1996, June 10 – 28).
Evaluation of adult education. Paper
presented During the FGN/UNDP Assisted Seminar for Staff of Rivers State Agency
for Mass Education, Calabar.
Nenty, H. J. (1994, June 16-17). Response
pattern analysis of Cross River State 1986 Common Entrance Mathematics
Examination: An aid to item
selection. Inaugural Meeting of Nigeria Association
for Educational Assessment (NAEA) at Minna, Niger State, June 16 - 17, 1994.
Nenty, H. J. (1992, May 4-5). Modern approaches to the teaching of primary school mathematics. Seminar on Local Government Education
Authority Decree 1991. Organized by
Odukpani Local Government Area, May
4-5, 1992*
Nenty, H. J.
(1992, May 4-5). Administration of continuous assessment programme in primary school. Seminar on Local Government Education
Authority Decree 1991. Organized
by Odukpani Local Government Area, May
4-5, 1992. *
Nenty, H. J. (1992, May 4-5). Principle, concept and practice
of continuous assessment. Seminar on Local Government Education
Authority Decree 1991. Organized by
Odukpani Local Government Area, May 4-5,
1992*
Nenty, H. J.
(1992, May 4-5). Motivation and Involving Teachers and Pupils
for effective and efficient performance.
Seminar on Local Government Education Authority Decree 1991. Organized by Odukpani Local Government Area,
May 4-5, 1992. *
Nenty, H. J.
(1992, May 4-5). The functions of Local Government Education
Authority (LGEA). Seminar on Local Government Education Authority Decree of
1991. Organized by Odukpani Local
Government Area, May 4-5, 1992.*
Nenty, H. J. (1992, April 29-May 2). A
comparative analysis of motivations for
occupational choice or preference between professionals and students. 8th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association
of Educational Psychologists. Alvan
Ikoku College of Education, Owerri.
April 29, through May 2, 1992.
Nenty, H. J.
(1991, August 29-30). Interpreting, discussing, recommending and research reporting.
Seminar on Techniques in Educational
Research at Federal College of Education,
Obudu, Cross River State.
August 29 & 30, 1991.
Nenty, H. J.
(1991, August 29-30). Hypothesis testing and inferential data
analysis. Seminar on Techniques in Educational Research at Federal College of
Education, Obudu, Cross River State, August 29 &
30, 1991.
Nenty, H. J.
(1991, August 29-30). Types of variables and descriptive data
analysis. Seminar on Techniques in Educational Research
at Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State. August 29 & 30, 1991.
Nenty, H. J.
(1991, August 29-30). Types of variables and descriptive data
analysis. Seminar on Techniques in Educational Research
at Federal College of Education, Obudu,
Cross River State. August 29 & 30,
1991.
Nenty, H. J.
(1991, August 29-30). Research
and its place in education. Seminar on Techniques in Educational Research
at Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State. August 29 & 30, 1991.
Nenty, H. J. (1991, August 26) Introduction, concepts and practice of continuous assessment. Seminar on the New Education Policy and
School Management in Ikom. August 26,
1991.
Nenty, H. J. (1991, August 26). Administering
continuous assessment programme in schools.
Seminar on the New Education Policy and School Management in Ikom.
August 26, 1991.
Nenty, H. J. (1991, March 21-25)
Student-problem (S-P) skill analysis of
pupils’ performance in common entrance mathematics examination 7th Annual
Conference of the Nigeria Association of Educational Psychologists: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. March 24th - 28th, 1991.
Nenty, H. J. (1991, March 24-28). Some
background characteristics and students’ pattern of responses in mathematics
examination. 7th Annual
Conference of the Nigeria Association of Educational Psychologists: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. March 24th - 28th, 1991.
Nenty, H. J. (1991, March 24-28). Item banking for continuous assessment. 7th Annual Conference of the Nigeria
Association of Educational Psychologists:
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
March 24th - 28th, 1991.
Nenty, H. J. (1990, December 12-14). Item
banking for continuous assessment. Seminar on Continuous Assessment. Organized by Ministry of Education, Akwa Ibom
State at Eket, Nigeria, December 12 –14,
Nenty, H. J. (1990, December 12-14). Transformation
of test scores: Why and how? Seminar on Continuous Assessment. Organized by Ministry of Education, Akwa Ibom
State at Eket, Nigeria
Nenty, H. J. (1990, October 25 – November 2) Construction and scoring essay and objective item test. Seminar on Continuous Assessment Organized by Cross River State
Government, Ministry of Education,
Calabar, Ikom & Ogoja: Nigeria;
October 25 - November 2, 1990
Nenty, H. J. (1990, October 25 – November 2). Principles
of test construction. Seminar on
Continuous Assessment Organized by
Cross River State Government, Ministry of Education, Calabar, Ikom,
& Ogoja: Nigeria; October 25 –
November 2, 1990
Nenty, H. J.
(1990, October 25 – November 2).
Concepts, techniques, and effective record Keeping in
continuous assessment. Seminar of Effective and Efficient School
Administration Organized by Cross River State Government at Ikom, Nigeria. October 25 – November 2, 1990.
Nenty, H. J.
(1990, October 25 – November 2).
Administration of Test and
Examination. Seminar of Effective and Efficient School Administration Organized by Cross
River State Government at Ikom,
Nigeria. October 25 – November 2,
1990.
Nenty, H. J. (1990, March5-8). Comparative
analysis of deficiency in the
realization of occupational preference values among members of six professional groups. 6th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association
of Educational Psychologists. Port Harcourt, Nigeria, March 5-8, 1990.
Nenty, H. J. (1989, November27–December 7). Evaluation/Assessment of population education within the context
of the new school system. Seminar on Population Education. Organized by the Nigerian Educational
Research and Development Council (NERDC) at Calabar. November 27th - December 7th, 1989.
Nenty, H. J. (1989, June 19-20). Examination
administration. Seminar on
Effective School Administration organized by Cross River State Government at
Calabar. June 19 -–20, 1989
Nenty, H. J.
(1988, November 9). Continuous assessment: Principles, practice, and test construction.
Seminar on Continuous Assessment for Ministry of Education Staff. Organized by Cross River State Government,
Calabar, November 9, 1988
Nenty, H. J.
(1988, November 9). Background of continuous assessment. Seminar on Continuous Assessment for Ministry
of Education Staff. Organized by Cross River State Government, Calabar, November 9, 1988
Nenty, H. J. (1988, August 28 – September 1). Translating training needs into training
programmes. Advanced Bank Trainers’
Seminar; Organized by Financial Institution Training Centre, Lagos, at
Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar. August 28
- Sept. 1, 1988.
Nenty, H. J. (1988, August 28 – September 1). Identification of training needs in banking
institutions. Advanced Bank Trainers’ Seminar; Organized
by Financial Institution Training Centre, Lagos, at Metropolitan Hotel,
Calabar. August 28 - Sept. 1, 1988.
Nenty, H. J. (1988, November 2). Students' perception of the characteristics of an idea University
teacher. 8th Annual Conference of Nigerian Educational Research
Association. University of Calabar,
Calabar, November 2, 1988.
Nenty, H. J. (1988, November 2). Some
conceptual foundations for research on teaching. 8th Annual Conference of Nigerian Educational
Research Association. University of Calabar,
Calabar; November 2, 1988.
Nenty, H. J. (1988, September19). Continuous assessment:
Principles of test construction. Seminar on Continuous Assessment for Akwa
Ibom State Ministry Staff. Uyo,
Nigeria; September 19, 1988.
Nenty, H. J.
(1988, September 19). Background of continuous assessment. Seminar on Continuous Assessment for Akwa
Ibom State Ministry Staff. Uyo, Nigeria; September 19, 1988.
Nenty, H. J. (1988, June 2). Methods
of evaluating objectives of birth
control programme. Seminar for
Trainers in Birth Control. Jointly
organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and United Nations Fund for
Population Activities (UNFPA), Calabar,
and June 2, 1988.
Nenty, H. J. (1988, March 14 - 18). Standard
setting – Meaning, purpose and methods.
4th Annual Conference of
Nigerian Association of Educational Psychologists. Jos, Nigeria.
March 14-18, 1988.
Nenty, H. J. (1987, June 22 –24) Research in Nursing - a tool for
improving patient care.
First ANNE Seminar for Nurses.
School of Midwifery, Calabar.
Theme: Nursing education a pivot
for nursing practice. June 22nd -
24th, 1987.
Nenty, H. J.
(1987, August 28). Item response pattern: Causes of
its variability and its uses in
educational practices. West African Examination Council Seminar, Lagos. August 28
1987.
Nenty, H. J.
(1986, November 10). Continuous
assessment: Meaning, concept and
practice. Seminar on Continuous Assessment in Cross River State
Schools. Calabar, Nigeria.
Nenty, H. J. (1986, April 16-20). Cross-cultural
bias analysis of Cattell Culture-Fair
Intelligence Test. American
Educational Research Association Conference.
San Francisco, U. S. A., April 16 - 20, 1986.
Nenty, H. J.
(1985, May 28). The Effect of performance attributions on
attitude to study, achievement motivation and tendency to cheat in
examinations. Faculty Research Seminar. Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, May 28 1985.
Nenty, H. J.
(1984, November 14). Diagnostic Evaluation Technique for
Effective Academic Counselling. National
Seminar in Guidance and Counselling,
University of Calabar,
November 14, 1984.
Nenty, H. J.
(1984, April 27). Objectivity
in Psychological Measurement: An Introduction. West African
Examinations Council Seminar, Lagos:
April 27, 1984.
Nenty, H. J.
(1984, March 30). Meeting
the requirements for Science and
Technology re-orientation under the National
Policy on Education. Seminar
on Re-Appraisal of Educational
Objectives and Policies in the Cross River State: March 30, 1984.
Nenty, H. J. (1979, October). Initial
results of a study of the fairness of Cattell Culture-Fair Intelligence Test
Using the Rasch Latent Trait Measurement Model. The Ninth Conference of
Midwestern Association of Teachers of Educational Psychology. Kent, Ohio U. S.
A. , October, 1979.
WORKSHOP
PRESENTATIONS
Nenty, H. J. (2016, Nov. 26).
Introduction to research – Presenting, validating, and analysing a research
problem. A workshop paper presented during a workshop mounted by BERA for
research proposal skill development for staff of Human Resources Development
Council; Nov. 26, 2016
Nenty, H. J. (2016, Nov. 26). The
processes of quantitative research proposal. A workshop paper presented during
a workshop mounted by BERA for research proposal skill development for staff of
Human Resources Development Council; Nov. 26, 2016
Nenty, H. J. (2016, Nov. 27).
Introduction to mixed-method research processes for proposal writing A workshop paper presented during a workshop
mounted by BERA for research proposal skill development for staff of Human
Resources Development Council; Nov. 27, 2016
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Stating, analysing and
validating research problems. A workshop
paper presented at Botswana Educational Research
Association (BERA) Research Method Workshop at University of Botswana,
Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Literature review. A
workshop paper presented at Botswana Educational
Research Association (BERA) Research Method Workshop at
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Research design and
methodology. A workshop paper presented at
Botswana Educational Research Association (BERA)
Research Method Workshop at University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Quantitative data
collection, analysis and interpretation. A workshop
paper presented at Botswana Educational Research
Association (BERA) Research Method Workshop at University of Botswana,
Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty, H. J. (2013, May 28). Discussion, implication and
recommendation based on research
findings. A workshop paper presented at Botswana
Educational Research Association (BERA) Research Method Workshop at University
of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Nenty,
H. J. (2013, February 11-16). IRT parameter estimation and graphics. 2013
International association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship
Training on Educational Measurement and Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 11
-16, 2013.
Nenty,
H. J. (2013, February 11-16). IRT models. 2013 International association for
Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship Training on Educational Measurement
and Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 11 -16, 2013.
Nenty,
H. J. (2013, February 11-16). IRT parameters and implications to testing. 2013
International association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship
Training on Educational Measurement and Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 11
-16, 2013.
Nenty,
H. J. (2012). Introduction to test theory. 2012 International association for
Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship Training on Educational Measurement
and Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 12 -18, 2012.
Nenty,
H. J. (2012). Item response theory models (IRT). 2012 International association
for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship Training on Educational
Measurement and Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 12 -18, 2012.
Nenty,
H. J. (2012). IRT parameter estimation. 2012 International association for
Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship Training on Educational Measurement
and Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 12 -18, 2012.
Nenty,
H. J. (2012). Applications of item response theory in testing. 2012
International association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Scholarship
Training on Educational Measurement and Evaluation. Abuja, Nigeria February 12
-18, 2012.
Nenty, H. J. (2010, November 3). The
research problem. A seminar for Staff of Faculty of
Education on MPhil/PhD, University of Botswana, at
Educational Committee Room.
Nenty, H. J. (2010, October). Supervision of graduate theses. A
seminar for Staff of
Educational Foundations, University of Botswana, at
Educational Committee Room.
Nenty, H. J. (2010, February 15 -
19). Concepts of measurement & evaluation and performance
measurement. A
training paper presented during a workshop on Performance Measurement for
Princess Marina Hospital – Performance Management Committee.
Nenty, H. J. (2010, February 15 -
19). Rationale and relationship between measurement and
evaluation.
A training paper presented during a workshop on Performance Measurement
for
Princess Marina Hospital – Performance Management Committee
Nenty, H. J. (2010, February 15 -
19). Performance measurement
systems. A training paper
presented during
a workshop on Performance Measurement for Princess Marina Hospital –
Performance Management Committee
Nenty, H. J. (2010, February 15 -
19). Performance measurement tools. A training paper presented
during a workshop
on Performance Measurement for Princess Marina Hospital – Performance Management
Committee
Nenty, H. J. (2010, February 15 -
19). Reporting performance measurement study. A
training
paper
presented during a workshop on Performance Measurement for Princess Marina
Hospital
– Performance Management Committee
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Construction
of cognitive measurement instrument –
Achievement test. A paper presented
during a Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications of
Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in Journals.
University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Steps in designing a
questionnaire. A
paper presented during a
Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications
of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in
Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Quantitative
research design. A paper presented
during a
Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications
of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in
Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Publishing in a peer-reviewed journal.
A paper presented during a
Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications
of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in
Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). The quantitative research process in
education. A paper presented
during a Training Workshop for MoESD
Officers: Basic Skills and Applications of Research, Measurement, Monitoring
& Evaluation and Publication in Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, July 6 – 10). Introduction
to educational research. A paper presented during a
Training Workshop for MoESD Officers: Basic Skills and Applications
of Research, Measurement, Monitoring & Evaluation and Publication in
Journals. University of Botswana, Gaborone
Nenty, H. J. (2009, March 26-27). Educational research and application of SPSS. Two-day workshop
on Research and Basic SPSS for BIAC staff. Gaborone.
3.8
THESIS AND DISSERTATIONS
PhD Dissertation:
Nenty, H. J. (1979). An empirical
assessment of the culture fairness of the Cattell Culture Fair Intelligence
Test using the Rasch Latent Trait Measurement Model. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Kent State University, Kent Ohio, USA
Master’s
Theses:
Nenty, H. J. (1978).Industrial art program for Nigerian secondary school - A curriculum
proposal.
Unpublished master’s thesis, Kent State University, Kent Ohio, USA
3.9 RESEARCH WORK
IN PROGRESS
Areas of On-going research
·
Item response theory and its applications in solving educational
assessment problems;
·
Analysis and application of students' item response pattern in
mathematics;
·
Validity
of public examinations in Africa;
·
Attitude
of UB graduate education students towards research
·
Students
perception of the effectiveness of research training in UB graduate education;
·
Student-problem (S-P) skill profile analysis of elementary/secondary school pupils' performance in mathematics
and English Language in Lesotho & Botswana;
·
Factors that influence students’ examination cheating behaviour.
·
Enhancing
quality of education through quality of questions and test items in Botswana
classrooms.
3.9 RESEARCH WORK
IN PROGRESS
3.9.1 Academic Leadership/Mentoring
Nenty, H. J., & Mogapi, M. (On-going). Content relevance of
teacher made tests in
Junior
Secondary Schools. Data collection for the study was completed in 2009. Data analysis, interpretation
and report writing is scheduled for completion by December 2011.
Nenty, H. J., et.al. (Team leader for
9 junior colleagues) (On-going). Customers’
perception
of the effectiveness of Botswana basic, secondary and tertiary education: A
comparative input-, service- and output-quality gap analysis. Proposal under preparation by a team
of ten colleagues in the Faculty of Education, UB.
Nenty, H. J., & Mogapi, M.
(on-going). Pupil’s perception of factors
that influence
effective teaching and learning in primary school in Botswana. The data has
already been analysed and the team is
in the process of analysing and compiling a report. The paper will be ready by
July 2011.
Nenty, H.
J., Mogapi, M., Ramokate, A. T. W., Major, T. E., & Moswela, B. (On-
going). Single-parenthood
and gender-biased attrition of primary teachers: Implications for conducive
learning environment for Batswana child.
3.9.2. Areas
of On-going Research
·
Item response theory and its applications in solving educational
assessment problems;
·
Analysis and application of students' item response pattern in
mathematics;
·
Validity
of public examinations in Africa;
·
Attitude
of UB graduate education students towards research
·
Students’
perception of the effectiveness of research training in UB graduate education;
·
Student-problem (S-P) skill profile analysis of elementary/secondary school pupils' performance in mathematics
and English Language in Lesotho & Botswana;
·
Factors that influence students’ examination cheating/malpractice
behaviour.
·
Enhancing
quality of education through quality of assessment practices in Botswana
classrooms.
·
Trend
in the number of graduates with each class of degree at UB between 1980 and
2005 and grade inflation at UB
3.10
RESEARCH GRANT/AWARD OBTAINED
Oduaran, A. B., & Nenty, H. J. (2006). Learning to live
together: A cross-country study of cultural diversity and conflict prevention
and resolution practices in Southern Africa. Report of a study commissioned by
UNESCO Department of Culture, Paris.
Research Fellow at Centre for International Education, University of
Sussex (March/April, 1999) under the Multi-Site Teacher Education Research
Project (MUSTER) sponsored by British Department for International Development
(DFID).
Sebatane, E. M., Ambrose, D. P., Molise, M. K., Mothibeli, A.,
Motlomelo, S. T., Nenty, H. J., Nthunya,
E. M.,
& Ntoi, V. M. (2000).
Review of education sector analysis in Lesotho 1978-1999. Paris:
WGESA/UNESCO. Sponsored
by WGESA/UNESCO
4.0 SERVICE
4.1 SERVICE TO UNIVERSITIES OTHER THAN THE UNIVERSITY
OF BOTSWANA
1 Conducting regular seminar, conferences and workshops for graduate
students and staff of National University of Lesotho in the areas of
educational research and assessment.
2. Member, Post-Graduate Board,
National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho
3. Member,
Research and Conference Committee, National
4. Acting
Head of Department, Adult &
Continuing Education, University of Calabar, Calabar (1988/89 to September,
1993) - Senate member.
5. Member
- Senate Committee on Examination Malpractice, UNICAL.
(1988 to September, 1993).
6. Member-Senate
Examination Result Vetting Committee,
UNICAL. (1991 to September,
1993).
7. Chairman/Coordinator
- Faculty of Education Graduate Programme, University of Calabar
(1990/91).
8. Programme
Coordinator- Graduate Programme in Measurement and Evaluation, Faculty of
Education, UNICAL. (1988/89 to
1995/96).
9. Sub-Dean, Faculty of Education,
UNICAL. (1985/86-1987/88).
10. Member - (representing
the Faculty of Education), University Senate,
University of Calabar. (Oct., 1982 - Sept., 1983).
11. Chairman, Teaching Practice Committee, Faculty of
Education, University of Calabar. (1984/85).
12. Departmental Examination Officer, Department of Educational
Foundations & Administration, UNICAL. (Oct., 1983 - Jan., 1986).
13. Developed and Co-ordinated: Graduate Programme in Measurement and
Evaluation (including: Measurement &
Statistics; Research & Evaluation).
4.2 SERVICE
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA
1. Member, Faculty Assessment Standard
Development Committee, 2010
2. Chair, ORD Committee to Assess
Applicants for Research Awards, 2010.
3.
Chair, Faculty of Education
Research Committee, 2010 – current
4. Chair,
Departmental Research Committee, 2009 – current
5. Edited two
scripts for CCE:
Principles and practices in
educational assessment - Part I
Principles and practices in
educational assessment – Part II
6. Co-ordinator of
Research and Evaluation Section, Department of
Educational Foundations, 2006-2010.
4.3 SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
1. External
Review/Mentor of University Programme/Services/Administration
External Research
Mentor to eight (8) students from: Malaysia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Sri-Lanka, Ghana,
Bahamas & Nigeria
Serve as External
Examiner for: Swanepoel, S. (2010). The assessment of the quality of science
education textbooks: conceptual framework and instruments for analysis. A
doctoral thesis submitted for external examination by University of South
Africa (UNISA) (July 2010).
Member, Visitation Panel for the
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
(appointed by the Rivers State
Government), May 15, to September 1, 1995
External Examiner in Educational Foundation - Faculty of Education,
University of Uyo, (1990/91 - 92/93).
External Examiner in Tests, Measurement, & Research Method/Project, School of Education, Calabar
Polytechnic (1984-1987).
2. Membership
of Professional Organization
Member of Botswana Educational Research Association
Member, Nigeria
Association of Educational Psychologist.
Member, Association
for Educational Assessment in Nigeria
Member, Association for Educational Association in
Africa.
3. Review of articles for Publication:
Monsenodi – Journal of the Botswana Educational Research Association
Southern African Review
of Education with Education with Production
BIAC Journal - Business, Management and Training (Published by
Botswana Institute of Administration and Commerce)
Educational Research and Review
Journal of Social Science, India
In-service/Workshop Courses Taught/Mounted in Lesotho:
Developing
and implementing training programmers for in-service training for teachers in
Lesotho. (1996 – 2001)
Involved
in the organization of in-service training, capacity building, and programmes
for further development and improvement of administrators and teachers
effectiveness in assessment and research areas (1996 – 2002).
[i] Assessment of learning in primary
schools for primary school principals in Lesotho (1996 – 2000) Lesotho.
(ii) Management of examinations by primary school principals
(1996/97 – 1999/2000). For primary school principals in Lesotho
(iii) Motivation as a tool for school management (1996/97 – 1999/2000).
For primary school principals in Lesotho.
(iv) Assessment and evaluation in the classroom (1996/97). For graduate unqualified teachers.
(v) Case Study and other research techniques for secondary
school teachers
.
(vi) Research Skill Development Workshop
for Some Secondary and High
School Teachers in Lesotho; at St Stephen's High School, Mohale's Hoek,
February 21,
1997 on: Techniques of Case-study
Research Method
(vii) Staff Development Workshop for Unqualified Secondary and High
School Teachers in Lesotho; at National University of Lesotho, on June 16 - 18,
1997. Presented two papers:
(1) General principle of
constructing classroom assessment instrument.
(2)
Constructing and scoring
objective and essay test items.
(viii) Staff Development Workshop for Staff of Institute of Education
(IE), NUL; on June 26, 1997. Presented
two papers:
(1)
Techniques for writing curriculum vitae.
(2) Writing research report.
(ix) Management Workshop for Principals of Primary Schools
from Maseru, Mafateng,
and Mohale's Hoek Districts on July 11
23, 1997, at National University of Lesotho, Roma.
Presented
three papers during each of the three workshops:
(1)
Assessment of Learning and the Management of Examination.
(2) General Principle for
construction classroom assessments.
(3) Motivation as a managerial tool
(x) A Workshop on Teaching Techniques and Assessment for
Academic Staff of National Health Training Centre, Maseru September 22 –
October 8, 1997: Presented three papers:
(1) General principles and methods of
classroom assessment
(2) Procedures for constructing
assessment instrument
(3)
Constructing and scoring of essay items
(xi) Workshop on Record Keeping for Coordinators and Supervisors
of UNICEF-Funded Non-Formal Education Programmes in Lesotho at Maseru, November
24 –28, 1997 Presented two papers:
(1) Needs Assessment
(2) Programme Evaluation
(xii) Management Workshop for Principals of Primary Schools
from Thaba Tseka, Mokhotlong,
Qacha’s Nek, and Quithing
Districts on January 24 – February
7, 1998;
at Morija, and NTTC on June 6
– July 3, 1998
Presented three papers during each of the three workshops:
(1)
Assessment of Learning and the Management of Examination.
(2)
General Principle for construction classroom assessments.
(3)
Motivation as a managerial tool
(xiii) Management Workshop for Principals of Primary Schools from
Leribe, Berea and Botha Buthe Districts at
National University of Lesotho, Roma on June 6 – July 3, 1998
Presented
three papers during each of the three workshops:
(1)
Assessment of Learning and the Management of Examination.
(2) General Principle for construction classroom assessments.
(3) Motivation as a managerial tool
(xiv) Workshop on Setting cut-score for Determining Literacy Rate
in Lesotho for staff of Lesotho Distance Taching Centre, Maseru, Lesotho August
3, 1999.
(xv] Three-day Capacity-building Workshop for Academic Staff of
Lesotho National Teacher Training College, Maseru, on Testing, February 9 - 11, 2000.
Served
as a Resource Person and Presented a Workshop Paper on:
Techniques of
setting good test items at the tertiary level of education
(xvi) Five-day Capacity-building Workshop for Academic
Staff of Akwa Ibom State
College of Education on Testing,
July 16 - 22, 2003. Served as a
Resource Person and Presented a Workshop Paper on: The Construction of
Measurement Instruments in Education
4.3.5 Workshop/In-Service
Education/Staff Development Activities in Nigeria
1) Workshop on Effective Management and Administration of
Primary Schools (based on the
provision of the Local Government Education Authority Decree, 1991) at
Odukpani Local Government Area, May 4th
- 5th, 1992. Presented five papers:
(a)
The functions of Local Government Education Authority (LGEA).
(b) Motivation and Involving Teachers and
Pupils for effective and efficient
performance.
(c) Principle, concept and practice of continuous assessment in primary
schools.
(d) Administration of continuous assessment programme in primary school.
(e) Modern approaches to the teaching of
primary school mathematics.
2) Workshop on effective management of primary schools (based
on the provisions of the Local Government Education Authority Decree,
1991). August 17-19, 1992 at Obubra
Local Government area.
Presented five papers: -
(a) The functions of Local Government Education Authority
(LGEA).
(b) Motivation and
Involving Teachers and Pupils for
effective and efficient performance.
(3) Principle, concept and practice of continuous assessment in primary schools.
(c) Administration of
continuous assessment programme in primary
school.
(d) Modern approaches to
the teaching of primary school mathematics.
3) Workshop on the teaching of Mathematics, English and
Social Studies for serving and newly
recruited Primary teachers in Urue
Offong/Oruko Local Government Area.
September 3-5, 1992.
Presented a paper: -
Principle, concept
and practice of continuous assessment in primary schools.
4) Workshop on effective management of primary schools (based
on the provisions of the Local Government Education Authority Decree, 1991.
March, 1993 at Essien Udim Local Government area.
Presented five papers: -
(a) The functions of Local Government
Education Authority (LGEA).
(b) Motivation and Involving Teachers and Pupils
for effective and efficient performance
(c) Principle, concept and practice of
continuous assessment in primary
schools.
(d) Administration
of continuous assessment programme in primary school.
(e) Modern approaches to the teaching of primary
school mathematics.
4.4 SERVICE TO THE LOCAL/NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES
Served as a resource person in a
workshop mounted by BERA for research proposal skill development for staff of
Human Resources Development Council; Nov. 26 – 27, 2016
Have served as a referee and written 156 reference
letters for students and colleagues since August 2004.
Have mentored and I am still
mentoring, especially in the research area, junior colleagues and students at
UB.
Have mentored two non-UB Botswana
citizens outside UB: Neo Masisi and Dennis Sebata through their Masters degree
theses in other universities.
Served as a resource person in
workshop mounted by The Department of Vocational Education and Training (DVET)
on “Assessment of Learning and Teaching”
on March 23, 2006 at Tlotlo Conference Centre, Gaborone.
Served as a resource person in a
stakeholders seminar on “Learning to live together: A cross-country study of
conflict prevention and resolution practices in Southern Africa” on June 2,
2006 at The Kagisong Conference Centre, Gaborone.
Currently mentoring 8 graduate students, unknown to him, from: Sri-Lanka, Ghana, Lebanon, Nigeria,
Bahamas, South Africa and Kuwait who are at different levels of their research
work.
5.0 OTHER INFORMATION:
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS, HONOURS AND AWARDS:
1.
Currently an IIEP/UNESCO Consultant for SACMEQ on Item Response
Theory (IRT) data analysis
2.
Declared the Father of
Item Response Theory (IRT) in Africa Friday 15, 2013, during an
Association for Educational
Assessment in Africa’s (AEAA) seminar on IRT for Examiners in Africa at
Abuja, Nigeria.
3. Recipient
of Certificate of Commendation from three successive Deans
(1982-1989) of the Faculty of Education,
University of Calabar, for hard work, dedication to duty, and immense
administrative efficiency while performing the duties of the offices occupied
in the Faculty.
4. Received recognition for high standard of
academic excellence maintained during graduate
programme from the Director of Graduate School
of Education, Kent State University,
January, 1980.
5. Three
times on the Dean’s List (for 'Superior Academic Achievement'), Kent State
University,
Kent,
Ohio 44242, U. S. A.
6. Elected, Member, Pi Mu-Epsilon, National
Honorary Mathematics Fraternity, Ohio Epsilon,
and USA; for ‘superior
achievement in the field of mathematics’
7.
Recipient of Federal Government Scholarship Award for undergraduate study
in U. S. A.,
1974- 1978
8. Recipient of the Best-All-Round (Academic)
Student's Award, National Technical Teachers'
College, Yaba, Nigeria,
1970/71.
9. Recipient of
Central Annang County Council Secondary School Scholarship, 1963 -1967.
6.0 REFEREES:
1.
Prof.
P. J. Ebewo (PhD)
Professor & Head: Department of Drama & Film
Faculty of the Arts
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
South Africa
Tel.: +27 12 382 6150 /Cell: 071 228 2602
Fax: +27 12 382 6029
Secretary: +27 12 382 6130
E-mail address: ebewop@tut.ac.za
Website: www.tut.ac.za
2. Prof
S. C. Uche
Department of Educational Foudation
Faculty of Education
University of Calabar
PMB 1115, Calabar
Cross River State
Nigeria
Tel.:
+234-8039-799915
E-mail: stephencuche@yahoo.com
3.
Dr. M. R. Dambe
Head, Department of Educational Foundations
Faculty of Education
University of Botswana
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel.: +267-355-2407
+267-72259646
E-mail: dambemr@mopipi.ub.bw
7.0 Signature:
Date: 24 October,
2016
Date: 24 October,
2016
