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ACADEMIC STAFF PROFESSIONAL PROFILE FORM
1. Personal Data
Name: Dr. Teresa Bitengo Mwoma
Title/Qualifications: PhD
Department/Unit/Section: Early Childhood Studies
Contact Address: PO Box 43844 Nairobi
Position: Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Early Childhood Education and Care, Children’s Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, Curriculum Development for Child Minders, orphans and vulnerable children, parent’s involvement in children’s education and development.
Research Interests: Education, Community and family involvement in children’s development and learning, girl child education, fathers’ involvement in children’s development. Children’s learning assessment, role of stakeholders in supporting orphans and vulnerable children.
2. Conference and Workshop Presentations -
S/No Presenter Title of Paper presented City/Country Date of Conference
Funding (US$)
Dr Teresa Mwoma
School safety: A challenge in preschools in informal settlements. Meeting the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged populations
Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
6th
to 10th
October 2017
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Status and progress of Early Childhood Development Network for Kenya
Arusha Tanzania
2-6th
September 2017
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Safety and security measures in preschools in informal settlements: A case of Nairobi City County
BSSC Kenyatta University Nairobi
Dissemination workshop for the Vice Chancellor’s 2015/2016 Research Grant 26
th May
2017
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Safety and Security: A challenge in preschools in informal settlements
Sai Rock Hotel Mombasa
4th
Annual ECD Summit 13
th -
17th
March 2017
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Early Childhood Development: A foundation for human and economic development
Sai Rock Hotel Mombasa
4th
Annual ECD Summit 13
th -
17th
March 2017
2
Dr. Teresa mwoma
Nutrition and health: An implication on child brain development
Southern Sun MayFair Nairobi
22nd
November 2016
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Evolution of early childhood in Kenya: The need for an ECD Network
Safari Park Hotel Nairobi
10th
-12th
November 2016
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
ECD Network for Kenya KICD Nairobi 19th
October 2016
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Networking and Partnership in ECD
Tom Mboya Labour College Kisumu
25th
-27th
September 2016
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Analyzing qualitative data Kenyatta University Nairobi Kenya
8th
– 10th
August 2016
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
1. Importance of early years of a child’s development
2. Networking in early childhood development
3. Stakeholders in early childhood care, education and development
Nairobi Kenya
27th
-30th
June 2016
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
1. Early childhood devolved functions: A gap in policy and challenges experienced in implementation in Kenya
2. Post 2015 Policy global agenda: Early childhood as a foundation for sustainable development
Kisumu Kenya
16th
– 20th
May 2016
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Implementation of the National Early Childhood Policy 2006: Lessons Learned
Pan Africa Hotel Nairobi Kenya
3rd
March 2016
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Early Childhood devolved functions: Gaps in policy and challenges experienced in implementation
Kenyatta University Nairobi County Kenya
28th
-29th
May 2015
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Tayari preschool programme tool
Safari Park Hotel Nairobi
25th
-27th
May 2015
3
validation workshop County
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
The Kenya Early Childhood Development Network.
Holiday Inn RoseBank South Africa
5th
-6th
May 2015
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Gaps in the National ECD Policy Framework
Lukenya Getaway Inn Machakos County
24th
-25th
April 2015
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Early childhood development and education County Capacity Building Programme
Riara University Nairobi County
14th
April 2015
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Review of ECD principles, policy coherence and design, and institutional programs for promoting positive outcomes
Mombasa Kenya
3rd
to 12th
November 2013
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Occupation an important factor in fathers’ involvement in children’s education
Kenyatta University Kenya
3rd
to 7th
November 2013
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Adolescents with parenting responsibilities: A regional review of documented literature on policies and programs
Mangochi City, Malawi
16th
to 17 th October 2013
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Adolescents with parenting responsibilities in Kenya
Nairobi Kenya 23rd
August 2013
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Situation analysis on multi grade, multi shift and mobile schooling in North Eastern and Coast Provinces Kenya
Nairobi Kenya September 2012
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Situation analysis on integrating early childhood development services in Siaya County
Kisumu Kenya 21st
August 2012
Dr. Teresa Bitengo Mwoma
Strategies used by Early Childhood Studies Department in Addressing Learning Disabilities among children
Nairobi Kenya 25th
-29th
January 2010
DAAD Intellectual social responsibility and the fight against corruption in Kenya
Nairobi Kenyatta University
15th
-16th
April 2010
National conference on Gifted and talented young
Nairobi Kenya 27th
-30th
July 2010
4
persons in Kenya
3. Research
S/ No Researcher Year Title Donor Funding (US$)
Mr. Eric Lindland, Dr. Teresa Mwoma, Dr. George Owino & Ms. Maria Ngutu
2017/2018 Reframing early childhood development in Kenya
UNICEF, AfECN, Frameworks Institute USA
Prof. Paula Grifins, Dr. Elizabeth Kiman, Dr. Teresa Mwoma, Dr. Emma Haycraft & Prof. Judith Kimiywe
2017/2019 Testing the feasibility of incorporating support of early childhood development into Baby Friendly Community Initiative in Kenya
British Academy
Dr. Teresa Mwoma & Donvan Amenya
2017 Baseline survey on the status of ECD in preschools in Kajiado County ongoing
Feed the Children Kenya
Dr. Teresa Mwoma & RECEC
2017 Baseline survey on baby cares project: Building bright futures ongoing
Aga Khan Foundation East Africa
Dr. Teresa Mwoma, Dr. Nyakwara Begi and Dr. Catherine Murungi
2016 Landscaping the safety and security of non-formal preschools as a strategy of promoting children’s health and well-being while in school.
Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor’s research grant
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
2015 Participation in preschool education and children’s reading ability:
World Vision International
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A case of Narok County
Dr. Teresa Mwoma and Prof. Jace Pillay
2014 Role of stakeholders in
providing psychosocial
and educational support for
orphans and vulnerable children in
public primary schools in
Soweto South Africa
South Africa Research Chair (Education and Care in Childhood) through NRF
Dr. Teresa Mwoma and Dr. Charity Limboro
2013 Most Vulnerable
Children Access & Complete Primary
Education (MAP)
2012 – 2017 Baseline Survey
Concern Worldwide
50843
Teresa Mwoma
2013 Adolescents with parenting responsibilities: A regional review of documented literature
Parenting in Africa Network (PAN)
4000
Charity Limboro, Teresa Mwoma
2013 The girl education challenge
CfBT 875
Teresa Mwoma
2013 National assessment of children’s literacy and Numeracy skills
Uwezo Kenya
3000
Teresa Mwoma
2012 Situation analysis on integrating early childhood development services
PATH International Kenya
7600
John Mugo, Teresa Mwoma,
2012 Situation analysis on multi grade,
The Aga Khan Foundation
3000
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Mary Mutungi
multi shift and mobile schooling in North Eastern and Coast Provinces Kenya
Teresa Mwoma
2012 Auditing national assessment of children’s numeracy and literacy skills
Twaweza East Africa
3000
Teresa Mwoma, John Mugo and Charity Limboro
2011 Class room observation: Teaching for improved learning
World Bank Kenya
3000
Teresa B. Mwoma
2009 Paternal involvement in children’s education: an implication of children’s performance at preschool in Gucha District Kenya
DAAD/KU 3125
Teresa B. Mwoma
2005 Preschool teachers’ attitudes towards teaching Mathematics: a case of Kasarani Division Nairobi Kenya
DAAD 7000
4. Funded projects - NA
S/ No Researcher Year Title Granting Body Funding (US$)
Prof. Paula Grifins, Dr. Elizabeth Kimani, Dr. Teresa Mwoma, Prof. Judith Kimiywe & Dr. Emma
2017 Testing the feasibility of incorporating support of early childhood development into Baby Friendly Community
British Academy £349,289
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Haycraft Initiative in Kenya
Mr. Eric Lindland, Dr. Teresa Mwoma, Dr. George Owino and Ms. Maria Ngutu
2017 Reframing early childhood development in Kenya: An introduction to the theories and methods of strategic frame analysis
AfECN, UNICEF & Frameworks Institute
Dr. Teresa Mwoma & Donvan Ameneya
2017 Baseline survey on baby cares project: Building bright futures
Aga Khan Foundation East Africa
3200
Dr. Teresa Mwoma & Donvan Amenya
2017 Baseline survey on the status of ECD in preschools in Kajiado County
Feed the Children Kenya
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
2016 Mapping actors, resources and experts in ECD and advocacy
Africa ECD Network 7500
Dr. Teresa Mwoma, Dr. Nyakwara Begi and Dr. Catherine Murungi
2016 Landscaping the safety and security of non-formal preschools as a strategy of promoting children’s health and well-being while in school.
Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor’s Research Grant
7000
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
2015 Participation in preschool education and children’s reading ability: A case of Narok County
World Vision International
3950
5. Publications - NA
S/No. Author Year Title Journal ISBN/ISSN Reference No.
Mwoma, T 2017 Education for children with special needs: A
Journal of Education and
8
review of related literature
Practice 8 (28) 188-200
Gichuba, CO, Mwoma, T. & Mugo, J
2017 Forms of violence against children in public pre-primary schools in Nairobi City County
IJRDO-Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 2 (6) 29-44
Mwoma, T 2017 Children’s reading ability in early primary schooling: Challenges for a Kenyan rural community
Issues in Educational Research 27 (2) 2017
Mwoma, T. & Pillay, J.
2016 Educational support for orphans and vulnerable children in public primary school: Challenges and interventions.
Issues in Educational Research 26 (1) 82-97
Mwoma, T. 2015 Fathering in Kenya. In J.L. Roopnarine (ed.) Fathers across cultures: The importance, roles, and diverse practices of dads.
978-L-4408-3231-4
Mwoma, T. & Pillay, J.
2015 Psychosocial support for orphans and vulnerable children in public primary schools in Soweto South Africa.
South Africa Journal of Education
Ashiono, B. & Mwoma, T.
2015 Does Marital Status Influence the Parenting Styles Employed by Parents?
Journal of Education and Practice 6 (10) 69-75
Ruteere, Mutia, Mwoma & Runo
2015 Challenges experienced in teaching daily living skills to learners with mental retardation
Journal of Education and Practice 6 (15) 159-163
Makena, B. and Mwoma, T.
2014 Jigger infestation: A menace to children’s school attendance.
Journal of
education and practice JEP Vol. No.
9
5, 2014
Ashiono, B. and Mwoma T
2013 The role of parenting styles in enhancing or hindering children’s performance in preschool activities
Journal of education and practice Vol. 4, No. 22 2013
Ruto, J. and Mwoma, T
2013 Trends in Preschool enrolment and Retention in Eldama Ravine Division Baringo County Kenya
Prime Journal of Social Sciences
PJSS-13-287
Teresa Mwoma 2013 Type of school an important factor in fathers’ support for their children
Journal of Education and Practice
ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.4, No.17,
Teresa Mwoma 2013 Are educated fathers more involved in children’s education? Research findings on fathers’ involvement in Gucha District, Kenya.
Prim. J. Soc. Sci.
2(1): 185-189
Teresa Mwoma 2010 Father involvement in children’s Education
Book 978-639-25114-2
6. Consultancy and community service
S/No. Consultant (s) Consulting Person/ Body/ Organization
Year Title Consultancy Service
Payment (US$)
Dr. Teresa Mwoma & Prof. Judith Kimiywe
APHRC 2017/2019 Conducting research
Dr. Teresa Mwoma, Dr. George Owino & Maria
Africa ECD Network 2017 Conducting research
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Dr. Teresa Mwoma & Donvan Amenya
Aga Khan Foundation 2017 Conducting research
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Feed the Children 2017 Conducting research
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Twaweza Kenya July-September 2016
Uwezo Kenya 2015 annual assessment report
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Nairobi County Government
April 2015 Participated in the review of County Strategic Plan 2015-2025
Dr. Teresa Mwoma/Prof. Njui
Riara University April 2015 Facilitate a stakeholder’s workshop for the County ECD Capacity Building Curriculum
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Ministry of Education Science and Technology
March 2015
Participated in a consultative meeting on the National ECD Policy Framework Review
Dr. Teresa Mwom
Daraja March 2015
Participated in the ECD Stakeholders forum
Dr. Teresa Mwoma and Dr. Lynette Okengo
Riara University 2014 Developing a county capacity building curriculum for early childhood stakeholders
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Women Education Researchers of Kenya (WERK)
2014 Scoping the early childhood care and education in Kenya
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Nyamira County Government
2014 Vice chair education Task Force on the devolved education functions
Dr. Teresa State University of New December Engaging with
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Mwoma York (SUNY) and the Senate Committee of Education
2013 the ECD Devolved Function: Reviewing ECD Principles, Policy Coherence, Design and Institutional Framework for Promoting Positive Outcomes
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
State University of New York (SUNY) and Mombasa County Government
November 2013
Engaging with the ECD Devolved Functions: Reviewing ECD Principles, Policy Coherence and design and Institutional Framework for Promoting Positive Outcomes
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Twaweza East Africa November 2013
Training delegates from Malawi on Learning assessment on children’s numeracy and literacy skills
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Kenya Broad Casting (KBC) Minto FM
2013 The role of stakeholders in enhancing education among the Abagusii
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Twaweza East Africa 2012 January
Volunteer recruitment audit
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Twaweza East Africa 2012 February
Volunteer training and data collection audit.
Dr. Tersa Mwoma
Kenya Institute of Education
September 2012
Developing a hand book for care givers
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Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Kenya Institute of Education
September 2011
Developing the curriculum for care givers/child minders
Dr. Teresa Mwoma
Kenya Institute of Education
October 2011
Developing child minder’s/care givers syllabus
Dr. Teresa Bitengo Mwoma
Royal Media Services- Egesa FM
2010- 2013
Educating the community on children’s growth, development and parenting practices
7. Affiliation to Professional Bodies
S/No Name of professional body
1 Kenya Country Coordinator: European Early Childhood Education Research Association
2 National Coordinator & Head of Secretariat: Early Childhood Development Network for Kenya (ECDNK)
3 National Trainer, UWEZO Kenya 2015/2016
4 Advisory Board Member Parenting in Africa Network (PAN) Kenya Chapter 2013
5 Founder Researchers in Early Childhood Education and Care (RECEC)
6 Senior Researcher, Women Education Researchers in Kenya (WERK)
7 Member Board of Management Menyenya High School
8 Member Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA)
9 Member Kenyatta University Alumni (KUA)
8. National and International awards and Recognitions
S/No Name of award or Recognition
Awarding Organization/Body Year
Mathematics subject panel member pre-primary
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development February 2017 to date
Chair programmes national technical committee for curriculum frameworks
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development October 2016 to date
Research Associate University of Johannesburg South Africa Research Chair: Education and Care in Childhood
2016 May to date
Country Coordinator European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA)
2016 May to date
Member National Steering Committee on Education Reforms
Ministry of Education Science and Technology
2016 March to date
National Coordinator & Head of Secretariat ECD Network for Kenya
Early Childhood Development Network for Kenya
2015 to date
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Post Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Johannesburg South African Research Chair: Education and Care in Childhood
2014 to 2015
In Country In Region Scholarship
The German Academic Exchange (DAAD) 2003 to 2005
Graduate Assistant Kenyatta University 2003 to 2005
9. External Examination (if any) - NA
S/No Institution Year
University of Johannesburg 2017
Masai Mara University (Reviewed postgraduate programmes, MED & PhD according to CUE standards)
2016
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
2015 to date
10. Supervision of postgraduate students (if any)
S/No Name of student Degree programme Status of project(e.g. First year etc)
1 Catherine Gichuba PhD Graduated July 2017
2 Penina Nyamori MED Graduated July 2017
3 Sheela Bowler MED Graduated July 2017
4 Virginia Musoga MED Graduated July 2017
5 Priscilla Kyule MED Graduated December 2016
6 Anne Maina PhD Graduated December 2016
7 Donvan Amenya MED Graduated July 2016
8 Chelagat Caroline MED Graduated July 2016
9 Phillis Magoma MED Graduated July 2016
10 Lucy Warui MED Graduated 2015
11 Benta Ogutu PhD Graduated 2015
12 Margaret Mosomi MED Graduated 2015
13 Stephanie Tuyisenge
MED Graduated 2015
14 Florence Karuoya MED Graduated 2015
15 Floriana Mwadhegu Mshai
MED Graduated 2015
16 Kioko Sara Mwikali MED Graduated 2014
17 Vianney Habumuremyi
MED Graduated 2014
18 Wachieni Beatrice Wairimu
MED Graduated 2014
19 Benard Litali Ashiono E55/OL/14815/09
MED Graduated 2013
20 Jane Ruto MED Graduated 2013
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E55/1482/09
21 Betriece Makena E55/10413/06
MED Graduated 2013
22 Rosalin Ruteere E55/12590/09
MED Graduated 2013
23 Joy Njiru MED Submitted thesis for examination
24 Mercy Kimeto MED Submitted thesis for examination
25 Janet Mwitiki MED Submitted project for examination
26 Bernard Ashiono PhD Submitted thesis for examination
27 Nelliah Omboga PhD Submitted thesis for examination
28 Jackson Ayiema PhD Submitted thesis for examination
29 Saadia A Kontoma PhD Writing thesis
30 Winfred Ngure PhD Writing thesis
31 Makoti Mwanasaidi PhD Writing thesis
32 Bennedette Kiilu MED Collecting data
33 Catherine Ngare MED Collecting data
34 Victor Sirende MED Collecting data
35 Doris Kuvuna Lewa MED Collecting data
36 Clifford Owino MED Collecting data
37 Augustus Nyakiba MED Writing proposal
38 Richard Arisa PhD Writing proposal
39 Joseph Rono PhD Writing proposal
40 Martin Kinyua PhD Writing proposal
11. Patents (if any) - NA
S/No
12. Administrative positions held to date-
Coordinator Departmental Research, Innovation and Outreach September 2016 to date
Coordinator departmental postgraduate committee 2015 March to2016 December
Acting chairperson Department of Early Childhood Studies October- November 2013
Member of the Postgraduate Board in the School of Education 2010 to date
Mentor for students Kenyatta University 2010 to date
Departmental academic advisor to students 2010 to date
Departmental assistant examination coordinator2010-2012.
In charge of department student enrolment data 2010-2012
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