Prof. Winston Akala

Professor of Education

Prof. Winston Akala is a Professor of Education at the School of Education, College of Education and External Studies.

Areas of specialization:

Curriculum Development

Research: Data Collection, analysis and Report Writing

Secondary. post secondary and higher education

teacher Training and Professional development

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2004: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education (Curriculum Research) - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA (Fulbright Scholar).

1996: Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Curriculum Development - Moi University, Kenya.

1991: Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed. Arts), Second Class Honours (Upper Division) - Kenyatta University · Training and Teacher education · Environmental issues · Governance issues and education

ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES

Conduct research and publish in order to remain a current professional researcher and educator ® Attain high standards of academic performance/excellence in my area/specialization.

Use my skills in ever changing educational environment to help dispel ignorance and inappropriate practices in the Society.

Use my knowledge and skills to improve livelihoods of the disadvantaged in society.

Honors

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development- Council Member

Journal Editorial Board Member: Eastern Africa Journal of Humanities and Sciences, International Journal of Progressive Education

CV

winston_j_akala_-_curriculum_vitae_2019.pdf

Websites

Staff Profile: https://profiles.uonbi.ac.ke/akala/

Google Scholar: Prof. Winston Akala

Contact information

Office: Department of Educational Administration and Planning, School of Education-Kikuyu Campus
Email: akala@uonbi.ac.ke

Mobile: 0723432546

2018: Otieno, M. D., Nteere, J., Onywera, V.,& Akala W. (2018): Influence of peers on talent identification for players in rugby clubs in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge. Volume-3 Issue-10, October-2018, p.52-62. (ISSN-2213-1356).

2018: Nkingo A, M., Akala W. J., and Kalai, J. M. (2018). Involving police officers in formulation of Information Communication Technology policies and ICT integration in in-service training programmes: A case study of Kenya Police Service. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS). Volume 2, Number 10, October 2018. P.104-119. ISSN 2523-6725.

2018: Otieno, M. D., Nteere, J., Onywera, V.,& Akala W. (2018): The influence of family on talent identification for players in rugby clubs in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge. Volume-3 Issue-9, September-2018. PP.99-109. ISSN-2213-1356.

2018: Akala, W. J., & Changilwa, P.K. (2018). Status of Technical and Vocational Education and Training TVET) in Post-secondary Education in Kenya. Journal of Popular Education in Africa. 2(7), 15-25. (ISSN 2523-2800).