Curriculum Vitae Katrina A. Korb, Phd Contact Information

Curriculum Vitae Katrina A. Korb, PhD Contact Information

University Address: Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Mailing Address: University of Jos, PO Box 10402, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Phone: +234 901 908 2844 (Mobile) Skype: katrina.korb Website: www.KorbEdPsych.com

Education

2017-Date M.Ed, Early Childhood Education University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA Online Cohort 2007 Ph.D., Educational Psychology University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA Supervisor: David F. Lohman Doctoral Thesis: Verbal versus pictorial representations in the quantitative reasoning abilities of early elementary students 2002 B.S., Elementary Education Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA Minor: Psychology Subject Specialization: Science

Academic Positions

2007-Date Reader, Department of Educational Foundations University of Jos, Jos, NIGERIA 2018-Date Unit Coordinator, Early Childhood Education University of Jos, NIGERIA 2016-2017 Associate Professor of Education, School of Education Trinity Western University, Langley, CANADA 2013-2016 Head of Department, Department of General and Applied Psychology University of Jos, Jos, NIGERIA 2011-2018 Adjunct Lecturer Jos ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos, NIGERIA 2002-2007 Research Assistant on the Cognitive Abilities Test University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. Supervisor: Dr. David F. Lohman 2007 Measurement Consultant, Measurement Incorporated Durham, NC, USA 2005-2006 Instructor and Teaching Assistant, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA 2004 Intern in Career and Vocational Psychology ACT, Inc., Iowa City, Iowa, USA. Supervisor: Dr. Paul Gore 2001 Undergraduate Assistant, Honors Program Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA 2000-2001 Teaching Assistant, Challenges for Youth: Talented and Gifted Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA Katrina A. Korb, PhD

1999 Teaching Assistant, Honors Program Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA

Publications Books

Korb, K. A. (2019). Celebrating young children: Mathematics learning in the early years. Kaduna: Prudent Universal Press. Korb, K. A. (2019). Celebrating young children: Science learning in the early years. Kaduna: Excel Global Press. Korb, K. A. (2018). Celebrating young children: An introduction to early childhood education. Jos, Nigeria: Fab Educational Books. Korb, K. A. (2018). Celebrating young children: Teaching English in early childhood education: Focus on reading and writing. Jos, Nigeria: Fab Educational Books. Korb, K. A. (2015). Achieving academic success: Practical study tips for students. Jos, Nigeria: Fab Educational Books. Korb, K. A. (2014). Teaching like Jesus: Fostering meaningful learning in the classroom. Bukuru, Nigeria: African Christian Textbooks (ACTS). Pam, Y., & Korb, K. A. (2011). Fighting for peace: Learning from the peace heroes among us. Jos, Nigeria: Fab Educational Books.

Monographs

Korb, K. A., & Selzing-Musa, G. (2019). High quality early childhood programs: Practical tips for parents, proprietors, and educators. ACTS Monograph Series. Bukuru, Nigeria: African Christian Textbooks (ACTS). Korb, K. A. (2017). Weaving together the mind and soul: The why and how of Christian scholarship. ACTS Monograph Series. Bukuru, Nigeria: African Christian Textbooks (ACTS). ISBN: 978-978- 55162-1-6

Journal Articles

Korb, K. A. (in press). Valued social skills among young Nigerian children. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist. Korb, K. A., Cornelius, A. Emmanuel, J., & Salvagain, O. (in press). Peace literacy: Contributions of Building Reconciliation in City Center in Plateau State. Literacy and Reading. Korb, K. A. (2019). Influence of ICT on young Nigerian children’s development. International Journal of Arts Education (IJAE), 1, 179-186. Korb, K. A., & Bahago, C. L. (2018). Protective experiences that foster resiliency among Nigerian young adults. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Psychology, 7, 65-71. Oyetunde, T. O., Ojo, G., Korb, K. A., & Babudoh, G. (2018). An evaluation of primary one pupils’ performance in basic reading skills in government schools in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State. International Journal of Educational Foundations, 1, 175-197. Korb, K. A., Selzing-Musa, G., & Skinner-Bonat, S.B. (2016). The effect of training on teachers’ beliefs of effective classroom management strategies in Jos Metropolis. Global Journal of Educational Research, 15, 79-87. Oyetunde, T. O., Ojo, G., Korb, K. A., & Babudoh, G. (2016). Improving literacy instructional practices in primary schools in Nigeria: Strategies that work. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 6, 2323-2328. Shyim, E. C., & Korb, K. A. (2016). Factors contributing to the life satisfaction of secondary school teachers in Jos North LGA. Journal of Educational Foundations, 6, 27-36.

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Korb, K. A. (2015). Ethics of authorship in publications [Editorial]. Journal of Educational Foundations, 5, 1-4. Korb, K. A., Gono, B. K., Jinadu, S. A., John, A. R., Mwoltu, G. N., & Oona, R. N. (2015). The effect of instructional medium on student performance: A comparison of reading and oral instruction in Nigeria. Makerere Journal of Higher Education, 7, 105-116. Danga, L. A., & Korb, K. A. (2014). The effect of treatment diffusion on educational experimental designs. Benin Journal of Educational Studies (BJES), 23, 29-37. Korb, K. A. (2014). Motivation in education: Beyond salary, benefits, and welfare [Editorial]. Journal of Educational Foundations, 4, 1-8. McCain, D., Gaiya, M., & Korb, K. (2014). Salt and light or salt and pepper: Views on ethno-religious violence and peace among Pentecostals in Nigeria. Pneuma, The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, 36, 81-106. Korb, K. A. (2013). Identifying effective educational practices: A call for evidence-based education [Editorial]. Journal of Educational Foundations, 3, 1-8. Korb, K. A. (2013). Reliability and validity of the UCLA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Reaction Index for DSM-IV in the Nigerian context. Nigerian Psychological Research, 1, 25-33. Korb, K. A., & Akintunde, O. O. (2013). Exploring factors influencing teacher job satisfaction in Nigerian schools. Nigerian Journal of Teacher Education and Training, 11, 211-223. Korb, K. A. (2012). Creating a classroom environment that fosters positive motivation. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist, 10, 221-230. Korb, K. A. (2012). The relationship between academic motivation and psychosocial adjustment among university students: The validity of self-determination theory in the Nigerian context. The Educational Psychologist, 6, 188-197. Korb, K. A. (2012). Writing a quality empirical journal article [Editorial]. Journal of Educational Foundations, 2, 5-10. Korb, K. A. (2011). Accuracy of students' beliefs about the frequency of academic malpractices. Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education (JONAED), 7, 46-59. Korb, K. A. (2011). Picture books can speak a thousand words for peace. Literacy and Reading in Nigeria, 13, 52-59. Korb, K. A. (2011). Restorative discipline as an alternative to beating in Nigerian schools. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist, 9, 31-37. Korb, K. A. (2011). Self-report questionnaires: Can they collect accurate information? [Editorial] Journal of Educational Foundations, 1, 5-12. Korb, K. A. (2011). What justifies cheating? Contextual factors that university students use to justify examination malpractice. Benin Journal of Educational Studies (BJES), 20, 226-234. Korb, K. A. (2010). Do students in the Faculty of Education choose teaching as a last resort career? Implications for teacher preparation programmes. International Journal of Educational Studies, 1, 117-121. Korb, K. A. (2010). Learning disabilities as educational research disabilities: Setting educational research standards. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist, 8, 19-26. Korb, K. A. (2010). University students' judgments of the acceptability of cheating behaviours. Journal of Educational and Applied Psychology, 3, 101-109. Korb, K. A. (2009). Mental health and exam malpractice: Theory of test design is prediction, not deception. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist, 7, 96-104. Korb, K. A. (2008). Dementia and Alzheimer's among older Americans: Research lessons for cognitive functioning study in Nigeria. The Nigerian Educational Psychologist, 6, 20-29. Lohman, D. F., Korb, K. A., & Lakin, J. (2008). Identifying academically gifted English Language Learners using nonverbal tests: A comparison of the Raven, NNAT, and CogAT. Gifted Child Quarterly, 52, 275-296. Lohman, D. F., & Korb, K. A. (2006). Gifted today but not tomorrow? Longitudinal changes in ITBS and CogAT scores during elementary school. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 29, 451-484.

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Book Chapters

Korb, K. A. (in press). Educational psychology. In A. A. Mogaji (Ed.), International handbook of the discipline of psychology. Korb, K. A. (2018). Achieving quality teacher education in Nigeria: Learning from global trends/best practices. In E. E. Achor, S. M. Kurumeh, & T. T. Udu (Eds.), Issues of quality education in Nigeria: Realities, expectations, empirical evidences (pp. 23-30). Makurdi: Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Benue State University. Korb, K. A. (2018). Cultivating positive intellectual habits. In T. O. Oyteunde (Ed.), Issues in postgraduate studies: Promoting high quality higher education (pp. 45-58). Jos: School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Jos. Korb, K. A. (2016). The importance of quality early childhood education: The role of developmentally appropriate practice. In G. O. Akpa (Ed.), Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood care and development education in Nigeria (pp. 11-29). Jos: Department of Educational Foundations, University of Jos. Korb, K. A. (2015). Ethics of social science. In J. Orshi & K. A. Korb (Eds.), Introduction to basic and applied psychology (3rd ed.) (pp. 104-113). Abuja, Nigeria: Primeglamour Publishers. Korb, K. A. (2015). Science of psychology. In J. Orshi & K. A. Korb (Eds.), Introduction to basic and applied psychology (3rd ed.) (pp. 114-121). Abuja, Nigeria: Primeglamour Publishers. Korb, K. A. (2014). The relationship between psychological adjustment and conflict resolution skills. In N. Obikeze & B. A. Faleye (Eds.), Stress and conflict in Nigerian educational system (pp. 150-160). Okigwe, Nigeria: Fasmen Communications. Korb, K. A., & Danga, L. A. (2013). Beating of children in schools: To beat or not to beat. In O. U. Onete & N. Obikeze (Eds.), Discipline and Nigerian educational system (pp. 45-56). Owerri, Nigeria: Fasmen Communications. Korb, K. A. (2012). Collecting and analyzing questionnaire data. In T. Palmer, Theological research methods (pp. 87-107). Bukuru, Nigeria: African Christian Textbooks (ACTS). Sarkes, W. S., & Korb, K. A. (2012). Research methods II: Introduction to descriptive statistics. In R. H. Wiebe, D. M. S. Pam, T. P. Palmer, T. O. Baiyewu, R. A. Lillo, & D. D. Bingel (Eds.), Essentials of Christian religious studies in colleges of education (vol. 2, pp. 327-341). Bukuru, Nigeria: African Christian Textbooks (ACTS).

Research Reports

Korb, K. A. (2012). Census of Pentecostal Churchgoers in Nigeria (NPCRC Technical Report No. N1104). Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre. Korb, K. A. (2012). A Comparison of Pentecostal and Mainline churchgoers in Nigeria's South South (NPCRC Technical Report No. N1106). Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre. Korb, K. A. (2012). A Survey of Pentecostal Churches in Nigeria (NPCRC Technical Report No. N1105). Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre. Korb, K. A. (2011). Pentecostal Views on Violent Crises in Plateau State: Pilot Study Report (NPCRC Technical Report No. N1101). Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre. Korb, K. A., & Kumswa, S. K. (2011). Nigerian university students’ attitudes toward Pentecostalism: Pilot study report (NPCRC Technical Report No. N1102). Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre. Korb, K. A., & Kumswa, S. K. (2011). Pentecostal census: Preliminary report of Pentecostal churchgoers in Northern Nigeria (NPCRC Technical Report No. N1103). Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre. Korb, K. A. (2008). Verbal versus pictorial representations in the quantitative reasoning abilities of early elementary students. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Iowa.) Dissertation Abstracts International, 68, 9-A.

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Conference Presentations

Korb, K. A. (2018, July). Exploring the intersection between young children’s play and development in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 24th Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Guelph, CANADA. Oyetunde, T. O., Ojo, G., Korb, K. A., & Babudoh, G. (2016, June). An Evaluation of Primary One Pupils’ Performance in Basic Reading Skills in Government Schools in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State. Paper presented at the Jos 2016 International Conference: The Child and the Changing World, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2014, April). Christian Religious Education: Building capacity through a growing philosophy. Paper presented at the National Association of Christian Religious Educators of Nigeria (NACREN) 38th Annual National Conference, Minna, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A., & Selzing-Musa, G. (2012, June). Balanced literacy instruction: Promoting the five foundational literacy skills in early childhood education. Paper presented at the First National Conference, Faculty of Education, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2011, August). Peacemaking as a woman’s issue. Paper presented at the 2011 Theological Education in Africa Conference, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2011, July). The relationship between universal cognition and attitudes toward the outgroup amid ethno-religious violence. Paper presented at the 30th International Congress of Psychology, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA. Abstract published in International Journal of Psychology, 47(Suppl.), 594. Korb, K A. (2011, June). The role of religion in peace initiatives amid an ethno-religious conflict: A case study of Plateau State, Nigeria. Paper presented at the Second Emory Conference on Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding, Atlanta, GA, USA. Korb, K. A. (2010, July). Reading is not a laughing matter: Nigerian teachers' beliefs about literacy development. Poster presented at the 21st International Congress of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. Korb, K. A. (2009, April). Measuring number sense with Nigerian primary school children from low and medium SES backgrounds. In J. S. Horst (Chair), Global Perspectives on How SES Influences Children's Math Performance Across Tasks. Symposium conducted at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Denver, CO, USA. Horst, J. S., & Korb, K. A. (2009, April). No two ways about it: Socioeconomic status influences mathematics performance in UK primary school children. In J. S. Horst (Chair) Global Perspectives on How SES Influences Children’s Math Performance Across Tasks. Symposium presented at the 2009 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO, USA. Korb, K. A. (2009, April). The exodus from rote learning: Teaching Christian Religious Education for meaningful learning. Paper presented at the National Association of Christian Religious Educators of Nigeria 34th Annual Conference, Bauchi, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. & Lohman, D. F. (2005, April). The relationship between the Cognitive Abilities Test and grades: A study of validity. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montréal, CANADA.

Other Presentations

Korb, K. A. (2019, February). Effective teaching methods [Professional Development Workshop]. Mission High School, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2019, January). Celebrating young children: A paradigm shift in early childhood care and education [Keynote Address]. Early Years Practitioners Capacity Building Program, Abuja, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2019, January). Understanding and ministering to children [Professional Development Workshop]. ECWA Seminary Church Junior Church Training, Jos, NIGERIA.

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Korb, K. A. (2018, October). Striving for excellence: Teachers as agents of change [Keynote Address]. Annual Education Conference, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2018, August). Developmental stages in learning and traditional educational practices [Keynote Address]. COEC 1st Annual Teachers’ Meet, Kaduna, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2018, June). Nigeria’s oral tradition as a teaching method to support learning across subjects [Workshop Presentation]. Kent Academy Teacher’s Training Conference, Miango, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2018, May). Quality education: Intersection of local and global paradigms [Keynote Address]. Exposure Conference, Abuja, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2017, December). Breaking learning barriers to success: Educating the whole Nigerian child [Keynote Address]. Annual Education Conference, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2017, December). Developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood [Workshop Presentation]. Annual Education Conference, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2017, November). Drama in early childhood education [Professional Development Workshop]. Foundations Academy, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. Academic Success Seminar. Presented frequently for various student organizations at the University of Jos, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2016, May). Characteristics of a Christian Teacher. Kent Academy Teacher’s Training Conference, Miango, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2015, July). Human Relations: Human/Social Relations with Community Organs & Society. UniJos Workshop for Principal Officers, Deans, Directors, and HODs, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2015, June). Writing a Research Proposal in Education. First Seminar of Nigerian Society of Educational Psychologists Plateau State Chapter, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2015, April). Use of Library. Faculty of Social Sciences Student Orientation, University of Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2014, June). The Role of ICT in Theological Education and Christian Ministry. ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos Graduate Student Colloquium, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2014, May). Data Analysis. ECWA Theological Seminary, Kagoro Student and Supervisor Seminar, Kagoro, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2014, February). Preparing Students for Academic Success. Foundations Academy Teachers Conference, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2013, November). Developing a Questionnaire for Field Work. ECWA Theological Seminary, Kagoro Student and Supervisor Seminar, Kagoro, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2013, April). Ensuring Child Discipline for Children of Different Age Blocks. ECWA Seminary Church Sunday School Teacher Seminar, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2012, August). Child’s Developmental Stages: A Challenge to Relevancy and Curriculum Development in Children’s Church. ECWA Children’s Pastors Summit, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2012, May). Stages of Intellectual and Psychosocial Development in Childhood. Capacity building workshop on effective teaching and learning for City Ministries of EMS/ECWA, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2012, May). Trauma and Children’s Ability to Learn and Develop. Capacity building workshop on effective teaching and learning for City Ministries of EMS/ECWA, Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2011, August). General Teaching Strategies. Workshop on Pedagogy and eLearning for new lecturers at University of Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2011, February). Developing Peace Ambassadors in a Crisis Community. Conflict Monitoring, Early Warning, and Early Response Workshop sponsored by United Nations Development Program, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2009, October; 2010 March). Teaching for Meaningful Learning. Professional Certificate for Christian Education workshop for in-service teachers, Jos, NIGERIA.

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Korb, K. A. (2008, April). Technology in the Classroom: Free Online Academic Resources. Workshop presented for the staff of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Jos, NIGERIA. Korb, K. A. (2007, October). Principles and Practices of Education. Workshop presented for the staff of the College of Health Technology, Zawan, NIGERIA.

Other Academic Projects

Korb, K. A. (2013). Conducting educational research: Steps in conducting a research study. [Website] http://www.korbedpsych.com/R00Steps.html

Teaching Experience

PhD Courses Developmental Psychology, University of Jos Methods of Assessment in Child Development, University of Jos Perspectives in Educational Psychology, University of Jos Seminar in Child Development, University of Jos

Masters Courses Advanced Research Methods, University of Jos Advanced Statistics, Trinity Western University, Canada Child Behavior, University of Jos Cross-Cultural Psychology, University of Jos Early Childhood Education, University of Jos Educational Psychology, West Africa Theological Seminary, Lagos Educational Philosophy and Psychology, ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos Human Growth and Development, ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos Learning Theories, ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos Practicum in Educational Psychology, University of Jos Psychological Testing, University of Jos Psychology of Learning, University of Jos Survey of Educational Research, University of Jos

Undergraduate Courses Child Development, University of Jos Children’s Literature, University of Jos Drama in Early Childhood Education, University of Jos Educational Psychology, University of Jos Educational Psychology and Measurement, University of Iowa, USA Introduction to Educational Psychology, University of Jos Introduction to Experimental Designs, University of Jos Learning Theories, University of Jos Methods in Early Childhood Education, University of Jos The Preschool Child, University of Jos Principles of Teaching and Learning, Trinity Western University, Canada Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning, Trinity Western University, Canada Reading and Literacy Development II, University of Jos Research Methods in Psychology, University of Jos Social Issues in Education, Trinity Western University, Canada Statistical Methods in Psychology, University of Jos

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Statistics I, University of Jos Writing and Research Methods, ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos

Student Supervision Ongoing Supervise 5 Doctorate in Philosophy Dissertations (Educational Psychology) Ongoing Supervise 3 Masters in Education Theses (Educational Psychology) 2014-2015 Supervise 6 Masters in Science Theses (Clinical Psychology) 2013-2014 Supervise 6 Masters in Science Theses (Clinical Psychology) 2013-2014 Supervise 15 Bachelors in Science Final Year Student Projects (Psychology) 2010-2013 Internal Examiner for 2 Doctorate in Philosophy Dissertations (Educational Psychology) 2008-2013 Supervise 10 Bachelors in Education Final Year Student Projects (Administration and Planning, Guidance and Counseling) 2008-2012 Supervise 9 Masters in Education Theses (Educational Psychology) 2007-2013 Supervise over 50 Teaching Practice Students (Student Teachers)

Administrative Experience

University Service 2010-Date Editor, Journal of Educational Foundations, Department of Educational Foundations, UniJos 2015-2016 Member, Senate Committee for the Research Based Salary Structure 2015-2016 Member, Committee to Establish a Centre for Higher Education, Faculty of Education, UniJos 2015-2016 Member, Research Ethics Guideline Drafting Committee, Office of Research and Development, UniJos 2015 Member, Committee on Innovative Approaches to Postgraduate Programmes, UniJos 2013-2016 Head of Department, Department of General and Applied Psychology, UniJos 2013-2015 Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of General and Applied Psychology, UniJos 2012 Chairperson, Uploading of Part-time Programme Online, Faculty of Education, UniJos 2011-2012 Member, Pedagogy Workshop for New Staff Committee, Faculty of Education, UniJos 2010-2013 M.Phil/Ph.D Seminar Co-Coordinator, Department of Educational Foundations, UniJos 2009-2012 Member, Information Technology Committee, Faculty of Education, UniJos 2009-2010 Member of Editorial Board, Jos Educational Forum, Department of Educational Foundations, UniJos 2001 Member, Presidential Search Committee, Iowa State University

Community Service 2019-Date Founder, Early Years Nigeria Initiative, Jos, NIGERIA 2010-Date Director of Research and Programmes, Young Ambassadors for Community Peace & Interfaith Foundation (YACPIF), Jos, NIGERIA 2012-2013 Literacy Instructor, BRICC (Building Reconciliation In City Centre), Jos, NIGERIA 2010-2011 Member, Steering Committee for Plateau State Peace Practitioner Network, Jos, NIGERIA 2010 Coordinator, Peace Cup Football (Soccer) Camp, Jos, NIGERIA 2007-2009 Math Tutor, Gidan Bege, Jos, NIGERIA 2005-2007 Volunteer, The Spot, Iowa City, IA, USA 2005 Instructor, Kibo Slopes Academy, Oliotokitok, KENYA 2003 Volunteer, Livada Orphan Care, Targu Mures, ROMANIA 2002 Student Teacher, Malmanger Skule, Rosendal, NORWAY 2002 Student Teacher, Aldine School District, Houston, USA

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Research Interests

 Holistic and culturally authentic early childhood education  Science instruction in early childhood  Literacy development of young children

Research Support

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Research Grant. Enhancing reading and literacy instructional practices of primary school teachers for improved quality of education in Jos North LGA of Plateau state. ₦1,991,000 (About $10,000). Role: Investigator. September 2015-February 2016. Principal Investigator: Prof. Timothy Oyetunde. Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre. Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Initiative, John Templeton Foundation and Center for Religion and Civic Culture at USC. $500,000. Role: Research Consultant. May 2010 to August 2012. Principal Investigator: Prof. Danny McCain. International Study Visit for Hadiza Shehu Korau to WORD Lab at the University of Sussex. Jacobs Foundation Travel Award. $1770. Role: Academic Mentor. January 2010.

Honors and Awards

2008 Paper of the Year, National Association for Gifted Children for Lohman, Korb, & Lakin 2004-2007 Special Graduate Assistantship, University of Iowa 2005&2007 Audrey Quails Travel Award, University of Iowa 2005&2007 Graduate Student Senate Travel Award, University of Iowa 2005 Student Government Scholarly Presentation Award, University of Iowa 2005 T. Anne Cleary Psychological Research Award, University of Iowa

Membership in Professional Bodies

2007 – Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists 2013-2015 Nigerian Psychological Association 2010-2015 International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development 2009-2015 Society for Research in Child Development 2008-2015 American Psychological Association 2003-2007 American Educational Research Association