Fredrick Ssempala, PhD

P.O. Box 10781 , · Tel. +256772514425/ +2560753113767 (mobile) Emails:[email protected] & [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Fredrick Ssempala holds a Ph.D. (Science Education), Masters of Science Education (Chemistry), Post-graduate Diploma in Education [Chemistry and Biology] (Second-class Upper), Bachelor of Science [Chemistry and Botany] (Hons), Diploma in Science Technology (Chemistry and Biochemistry techniques), Certificate in Research Writing in Sciences (online), Certificate in Communication & Humanities, Certificate in Computer Applications and Certificate in Finance Management for Non-Finance Executives. Fredrick has rich experience accumulate for the last twenty-seven years in education sector as a Curriculum Developer/Evaluator, Lecturer/Teacher Educator, Secondary School Teacher, Administrator, and Researcher. He has participated in developing curricula of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary/University level of Education. He has worked as Curriculum Consultant with the Ministry of Health and Law Development Center in Developing Curricula. His research interest includes; Gender and Science Education; Influence of Teachers believes on their teaching styles; Role of Indigenous knowledge in teaching-learning science; Curriculum Development and Evaluation; The role of ICT in teaching and learning sciences; Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Issues; How to increase scientific literacy among citizens.He is a member of; African Curriculum Association, Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology & Mathematics Educators (CASTME), Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)-USA, American Chemical Society (ACS), and Uganda Management Forum-British Council. Fredrick values Honesty, Integrity, teamwork and Hardworking.

EDUCATION PhD, Science Education May 2017 Syracuse University, School of Education Syracuse, New York, US PhD dissertation: “Science teachers’ understanding and practice of inquiry-based instruction in Uganda”

Master of Science, Science Education (Chemistry) 2005 1

Makerere University Kampala, Uganda

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (Chemistry & Biology) 2001 University Kampala, Uganda

Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Chemistry, Botany & Zoology) 1999 Kampala, Uganda

Diploma in Science Technology (Chemistry & Biochemistry) 1993

Uganda Polytechnic [ Currently] Kampala, Uganda

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

SENIOR LECTURER, KABALE UNVERSITY-July 2019 to date I am teaching the following courses in addition to supervise post-graduate students and community service activities like training In-service Science Teachers in Kabale Municipality how to teach science through Inquiry Based Instruction. o EDM615: Education Research Method I o EDM625: Education Research Method II o EDM611: Curriculum Foundations, Planning and Development o EDM623: Curriculum Implementation and Program Management o C CHE315: Teaching and Learning Resources Development in Chemistry Education o HE315: Teaching and Learning Resources Development in Biology Education

LECTURER August 2009-June 2019 , Faculty of Science and Education Kampala, Uganda As a faculty member, taught the following courses for the B.Sc./Education program and Master of Education Leadership and Management (MELM) o EDB 2101: Teaching Techniques and Planning for Teaching o EDB 2207: Teaching and Learning Chemistry o EDB 3207: Teaching and Learning Resources Development in Chemistry Education o EDB 2206: Teaching and Learning Biology o EDB 3206: Teaching and Learning Resources Development in Biology Education o EDM 7201: Foundations of Higher Education o EDM 8107: Curriculum, Teaching and Environment o EDM 7102: Educational Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT January 2014-May, 2017 Syracuse University, School of Education Syracuse, NY, USA 2

Co-taught courses to Bachelor of Science Education and Master of Science Education students. Courses include the following: o SCE 413/613: Methods and Curriculum in Teaching Science o SCE 416/616: Assessment and Data Driven Instruction in Science o SED 415/ 615: Teacher Development in Education o EDU 508: Candidacy Student Teaching in Science o SCI 544: Teaching of College Science o EDU 300/ 600: Media, Democracy and Social Studies

LECTURER [Part-time] August 2011 - Present Islamic University in Uganda-Female Campus (IUIU-FC), Kampala, Uganda Faculty of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction (BAE students) and Faculty of Management studies (MBA and MIBF graduate Students) As a faculty member of education, taught the following courses:

o GMP 8101: Research Methodology o EDU 6201: Qualitative Research Method in Education. o GTM2201: Research Methods for BBS and BBA program students. o SWA2103: Statistical Tools in Social Research for SWSA program students o ECS1101: General Methods of teaching. o ECS2102: Instructional Technology. o EPX2101: Research Methods in Education. o ECS2202: Micro-Teaching-I o ECS3101: Curriculum Studies. o ECS3202: Micro-teaching-II.

LECTURER (part-time) March 2009-March 2011 Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda Taught the following courses to B.Ed. (Science): o CHE 1102: Basic Organic Chemistry I o CHE 1201: Basic Organic Chemistry II o CHE 2202: Methodology of Chemistry Education

LECTURER 2004–2007 Kampala University Kampala, Uganda Taught the following courses to B.Sc./Education students:

o CHE 1101: Basic Physical Chemistry o CHE 1201: Basic Inorganic Chemistry o CHE 1103: Practical Physical and Inorganic Chemistry o CHE 1204: Practical Organic Chemistry I o CHE 2101: Chemical Thermodynamics o CHE 2102: Poly-functional Aliphatic and Alicyclic o CHE 2103: Aromatic Chemistry o CHE 2202: Methodology of Chemistry Education o CHE 3104: Organic Synthesis

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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION OFFICER (Secondary School teacher) 1999–2005 Ministry of Education and Sports Kampala, Uganda Key duties: o Teaching Chemistry and Biology (senior one to senior six). o Guiding and counseling students. Key achievements: o Taught students who are currently qualified in different professions. o Instilled discipline and values in the students.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

CURRICULUM SPECIALIST August 2008–March 2010 – Teaching Hospitals Joint AIDS program (MJAP) Kampala, Uganda Key duties: o To develop, modify and sustain curricula for training courses in care and prevention of HIV/AIDS, TB and other infectious diseases, and support the training program to implement and disseminate these curricula among stakeholders. Key achievements: o Carried out the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) in eight Districts of Uganda for the Medical Laboratory Management Curriculum in conjunction with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL). o Developed a National Medical Laboratory Management Curriculum in conjunction with CPHL/MoH which is being used to train the Medical Laboratory Technologies in Uganda today. o Developed the Pre-Internship Medical Student Curriculum in HIV/AIDS management after carrying out the TNA. o Participated in the development of the Nutrition and HIV/AIDS training curriculum representing MJAP in the Ministry of Health. o Acted as Training Coordinator from October 2009 to March 2010, coordinating all the training programs in MJAP.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (CHEMISTRY) December 2005–July 2008 National Curriculum Development Centre Kampala, Uganda Key duties: o Initiated new curriculum reform ideas in the subject of chemistry in Uganda. o Serviced the chemistry panel members by convening meetings and forming data and information to panel members. o Developed and prepared subject syllabuses. o Organized and conducted curriculum materials writing workshops. o Prepared teachers’ manuals. o Wrote, coordinated and edited curriculum materials developed by teachers. o Organized and conducted teachers’ orientation courses. Achievements: 4

o Developed the chemistry curriculum for community polytechnics in Uganda. o Developed the e-Learning chemistry CDs. o Developed the draft syllabus and teachers’ manual for Integrated Chemistry with Technology (this is currently under pilot in 12 Districts of Uganda). o Wrote a project on “Research in Utilizing Indigenous Scientific Knowledge in Teaching- Learning Science and Eradicating Poverty,” which was submitted to UNESCO, and approved. It was successfully implemented last year (2010) under my coordination. o Participated in planning and organizing National Science Week and school visits in 2007 and 2008 by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology – Inter-Agency Planning Committee, of which, I was a member representing NCDC. The function of the committee was to popularize science subjects in secondary schools, organize school visits, and organize Science Week. o Acted as Administrative Secretary for six months (May 2006 – October 2006) where I performed all administrative duties including taking minutes of the NCDC Governing Council and Academic Steering Board. o Participated in inspection of schools, organized by the Directorate of Education standards in the Ministry of Education and Sports. o Participated in moderating the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) chemistry exams. o Attended all UNEB award meetings to discuss chemistry results. o Participated in scouting UNEB exams (primary, secondary and tertiary levels).

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/ RESEARCH ASSISTANT November 1992 –October 2002 Makerere University, Faculty of Science Kampala, Uganda Key duties: o Assisted in the research activities in the Geology Department, Faculty of Science. o Organized and supervised students’ practical. o Managed the laboratory, library and lecture rooms. Achievements: o Participated in the training of geologists in Uganda, who have played a big role in our current oil and mineral exploration. o Participated in many postgraduate pieces of research which lead to geology staff receiving PhDs. o Organized the Geology Department laboratory and museum while acting as Chief Technician (October 1995 – July 1996).

LICENSED SECONDARY TEACHER (Biology/Chemistry) April 1990–August 1990 Modern S.S.S. Kampala, Uganda

FITTER TECHNICIAN/TRAINEE January 1988 –May 1988 Sugar Cooperation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL) Kampala, Uganda

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LEADERSHP EXPERIENCE  Ag.Head of Open Learning Department , Faculty of Education [1st December 2019 to date]  Ag.Head of Open Learning Department Kabale University, Faculty of Education [1st August 2019 to 31-November, 2019]  Head of Curriculum and Instruction Unit in Busitema University, Faculty of Science and Education [2011-to 31st July 2019]  Research Coordinator of Education Department in Busitema University, Faculty of Science and Education May-[2017 to July-2019]  Acting Head of Education Department in Busitema University, Faculty of Science and Education [October, 2018 to March, 2019]  Head of Curriculum Development Unit in Mulago-Mbarara Teaching Joint Hospital AIDS Program (MJAP) [August-2008 to March, 2010]  Acting Administrative Secretary in National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC) [May 2006 to October, 2006]  Head of Chemistry Department in Mukono Town Academy (2002-2004)  Principal St. Joseph Titi Secondary School Kigumba [2003-2004]  Acting Chief and Principal Technician in Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Makerere University, Uganda [August, 1995 to Jan-1996]  Chairman Youth Council, Kyambogo Lower estate parish, Division, Kampala District, Uganda [1994-1995]  Publicity Secretary Youth Council and Member Kampala District Youth Council [1994-1998]  Secretary for Mobilization and Education, Local Council, Kyambogo Lower Estate parish [1992-1996]  Mess Minister, Secretary Finance and Campus Affairs Committee of Student Guild in Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo [Academic year 1991/1992]

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

CURRICULUM CONSULTANT 2010 Law Development Center Kampala, Uganda The purpose of this consulting work was to infuse child protection issues in the bar course for lawyers trained by Law Development Center in Uganda.

CURRICULUM CONSULTANT 2009 Ministry of Health Kampala, Uganda The purpose of this consulting work was to develop the HIV/AIDS nutrition curriculum for the Ministry of Health in Uganda.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

o Gender and science education o Inquiry-based learning and instruction

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o The influence of science teachers’ “Nature of Science” epistemological beliefs on their teaching practice o Influence of teachers’ beliefs on their teaching styles o Role of indigenous knowledge in teaching-learning science o Curriculum development and evaluation o The role of ICT in teaching and learning sciences o Science, Technology and Society (STS) issues o How to increase scientific literacy among citizens

POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS SUPPERVISED TO COMPLETION

Name & Reg. Number Master Dissertation University & Date Degree Topic of graduation Awarded 1, Sylivia Awori School Environment Busitema University- M. Ed BU/GS/EDM/4 and Student 3rd Oct 2018 (Educational Engagement in Leadership And Universal Secondary Management) Education Schools in Dissertations Tororo District, Uganda 2.Eden Akategeka Facilities Busitema University- M. Ed BU/ GS16/EDM/01 Management and 3rd Oct 2018 (Educational Quality of Teaching Leadership And and Learning in Management) Public Universities in Dissertations Uganda: The case of Busitema University

3. Emmanuel James Secondary Schools Busitema University- M. Ed Head Teachers’ 3rd Oct 2018 (Educational Oketcho Management Styles Leadership And and Teachers’ Management) BU/ GS16/EDM/11 Performance in Dissertations Tororo District, Uganda

INTERNAL EXAMINATION OF MASTER STUDENTS AT BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY

I have examined the following M. ED (EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT) DISSERTATIONS

1. MR. RICHARD JOSEL OBBO. [BU/GS15/EDM/7]- Graduated in October 2017

Title of dissertation: Secondary School Head Teachers’ Leadership Styles and Teachers’ Organizational Commitment in Tororo Municipality

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2. MR. ABRAHAM ELASU [BU/GS15/EDM/2]-Graduated in October 2017

Title of dissertation: Head teachers’ Reward Systems and Teachers Work Engagement in Secondary Schools in Mbale Municipality.

3. MS. JUSTINE NAMWAGWE [BU/GS15/EDM/5] - Graduated in October 2017

Title of dissertation: Work environment, Performance Appraisal Management and Job Satisfaction among Support Staff at Busitema University

4. MR. DAUDI HASAHYA-MULONGO [BU/GS16/EDM/6] - Graduated in October 2018

Title of dissertation: Parental Involvement, Student Engagement, and Academic Performance among students in Public Secondary Schools in Tororo District.

5. MR. EUSTANCE WANDERA [BU/GS16/EDM/10] - Graduated in October 2018

Title of dissertation: Environmental Literacy and Practice of Environmental Sustainability among Secondary School Students in Busia District,Uganda

6. MS. ROSE AKELLO [BU/GS16/EDM/2] - Graduated in October 2018

Title of dissertation: Guidance and Counseling Support, Counselor Attitudes and Student Behavior in Secondary Schools in Tororo Municipality, Uganda.

7. MS. TOPISTER NYADOI [BU/GS16/EDM/13] - Graduated in October 2018

Title of dissertation: Menstrual Hygiene Management and Academic Performance among Adolescent Girls in a Primary School in Magola Sub county, Tororo District,Uganda.

PUBLICATIONS

Oketcho, E. J., Ssempala, F., Ujeyo, M. S. S., & Atibuni, D. Z. (2019). Headteachers’ Management Styles and Teachers’ Role Performance in Secondary Schools in Tororo District, Uganda. Journal of Education, 0022057419877393. [URL: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0022057419877393?casa_token=cmcWA99e7JYAAAAA %3AjKcnfajQ4bFCNTN27XyFLKiiX-SPtFaVQLQYT-ywcEKM20Ut4WbUqqP8H4g8YEAszbr6Z4XO2bkl]

Ssempala, F. (2019). Addressing Curriculum Gaps to Enhance Research Engagement among Postgraduate Students in Low Resource Settings. In Atibuni, D. Z (Eds.), Postgraduate Research Engagement in Low Resource Settings: Emerging Research and Opportunities (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design): Publishers: Information Science Reference, South Africa, ISBN-10: 1799802647; ISBN- 13: 978-1799802648 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0264-8 [URL: https://www.igi- global.com/chapter/addressing-curriculum-gaps-to-enhance-research-engagement-among- postgraduate-students-in-low-resource-settings/239722]

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Ssempala, F. (2019). Assessment and Improving Science Teachers’ Conception of Nature of Science (NOS): A Review of the Literature. International Journal of Scientific Research and Education, Vol.7, Issue 04, April,2019, pp 8163-8171; ISSN(e):2321-7545

Ssempala, F. & Masingila, J.O. (2019). Effect of professional development on chemistry teachers’ understanding and practice of inquiry-based instruction in Kampala, Uganda. International Journal of Scientific Research and Education, Vol.7, Issue 02, February,2019, pp 8085- 8105; ISSN(e):2321-7545

Ssempala, F. & Masingila, J.O. (2019). Factors influencing chemistry teachers’ understanding and practice of inquiry-based instruction in Kampala, Uganda. International Journal of Scientific Research and Education, Vol.7, Issue 01, January,2019, pp 8062-8071; ISSN(e):2321-7545

Ssempala, F. (2017). Why Most Science Teachers Do not Utilize Inquiry-Based Instruction. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-330-08367-7

Ssempala. F. (2017). Science Teachers’ Understanding and Practice of Inquiry based instruction in Uganda.Dissertation.ALL 690 [URL: https://surface.syr.edu/etd/690/ ]

Ssempala, F. (2016). Chemistry professors’ conception of the nature of science. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Education, Research, and Innovation, Seville, Spain, November 18-20. ISBN: 978-84-608-2657-6

Ssempala, F. (2015). Experiences of international graduate students in United States universities. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Education, Research, and Innovation, Seville, Spain, November 18-20. ISBN: 978-84-608-2657-6

Ssempala, F. (2013). The level of scientific attitude / superstition among Bachelor of Science Education students: Implication for science . Paper presented at the 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain, November 18-20. ISBN: 978-84-616-3847-5

Ssempala, F. (2013). Improving relevance of ordinary level science curriculum by integrating science subjects with technology in Uganda. Paper presented at the 7th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, March 4-6. ISBN: 978-84-616-2661-8

Ssempala, F. (2013). Opportunities and challenges of mainstreaming Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health/Life Planning Skills (ASRH/LPS) in Uganda upper primary school curriculum. Paper presented at the 7th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, March 4-6. ISBN: 978-84-616-2661-8

Ssempala, F., & Lukyamuzi, A. (2013). Integrating learning technology into the classroom: The importance of pre-service teachers’ and lecturers’ perceptions. Paper presented at the 6th

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International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain, November 18-20. ISBN: 978-84-616-3847-5

Ssempala, F. (2011). How to prepare relevant science educators for 21st century. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education, Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, July 20-22, pp.102-128 of conference proceedings.

Ssempala, F. (2005). Gender Difference in Performance of Chemistry Practical Skills among Senior Six students in Kampala District (Master’s thesis). Available from Dissertation.com. (URL:http://www.dissertation.com/book.php?method=ISBN&book=1- 59942-700-1) ISBN: 978-1599427003

PRESENTATIONS

Ssempala, F. (2019). The Role of Educational Objectives in Planning for Assessment . The paper presented in Assessment Workshop for Full time and Part-time Lecturers in Faculty of Education, Kabale University, September,27th ,2019.

Ssempala, F. (2019). A critical Analysis of Assessment tools in Education. The paper presented in Assessment Workshop for Full time and Part-time Lecturers in Faculty of Education, Kabale University, September,27th ,2019.

Ssempala, F. (2008). The way forward for institutionalization of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) and Life Planning Skills in Uganda Primary School Curriculum. The paper presented in NCDC/UNFPA/SAREH training workshop of primary teachers and CCTs of five districts (Wakiso, Kibaale, Gulu, Arua and Kapchorwa), Sports View, Kireka, Uganda, May 5-15 and May 19-22.

Ssempala, F. (2006). Using Science Technology and Society (STS) approach to teach/learn science (chemistry). Paper presented at the first science colloquium organized by Secondary Science and Mathematics Teachers (SESEMAT) Project, Kampala, Uganda, June 30.

Ssempala, F. (2006). Framework for a National Curriculum (NCDC format). Paper presented at the workshop to review the hotel and tourism curriculum organized by the Ministry of Education and Sports, Crested Crane Hotel, Jinja, Uganda, June 19-22.

Ssempala, F. (2011). An overview of curriculum development/review process. Paper presented in the curriculum review workshop of Bachelor of Science Education program, Busitema University, Faculty of Science and Education, TLT Hotel, Tororo, Uganda, September 15-16.

COURSES/WORKSHOPS FACILITATED 10

Ssempala, F. (2017). Writing the Bridging Programme curriculum for students to join Health Science, Engineering, Science Education and Literature in English Programs in Busitema, Gulu and of Science & Technology, Organized by Forum for African Women Educationist (FAWE) Uganda at Esella County Hotel, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District Uganda, - June 26-30.

Ssempala, F. (2010). Writing the Management Training for Improved Health Services Curriculum. Workshop was organized by the Ministry of Health/Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL). Rider Hotel, Seeta, Uganda, March 5-12

Ssempala, F. (2009). Writing the Nutrition and HIV Curriculum. Workshop was organized by the Ministry of Health. Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda, November 2009.

Ssempala, F. (2008). Integrate Entrepreneurship in Business, Technical, Vocational Education Training (BTVET) Curriculum in Uganda. Workshop was organized by UNESCO. Crested Crane Hotel, Jinja, Uganda, March 2008.

Ssempala, F. (2008). NCDC / UNFPA / SAREH training workshop of primary teachers and CCTs of five districts (Wakiso, Kibale, Gulu, Arua and Kapchorwa), to trial test the re- designed syllabi which are infused with Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH), and Life Planning Skills Education (LPSE). Sports View, Kireka, Uganda, May 5-15 and May 19-22.

Ssempala, F. (2006). Review of hotel and tourism curriculum for technocrats in educational institutions, e.g. UNEB, ESA, UNCHE, MUBS, UQFW, etc. Workshop was organized by the Ministry of Education & Sports and a Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (Crested Crane- Jinja) (HTTI). Crested Crane, Jinja, Uganda, July 17-19.

COURSES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED  Attended Program Assessors Skill Development Workshop organized by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) FROM 2nd April to 3rd April 2017.  Attended an International Conference on Education at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, July 10-12, 2013.

 Attended the 7th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, March 4–6 2013.

 Attended an International Conference on Education at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, July 20-22, 2011.

 Participated in a 10-day workshop to write the Primary Teachers’ Manual / Resource Book for the re-designed syllabi of Science, Social Studies (SST) and Religious Education (CRE / IRE) subjects infused with ASRH/LPSE content, Sports View Hotel Kireka, Uganda, April 20 – 30, 2008.

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 Participated in one-day workshop of human rights organized by UNESCO, representing NCDC Science and Math Department, Kampala, Uganda, August 25, 2006.

 Participated in a workshop about integrating democracy and human rights in secondary school curriculum, organized by MS Uganda, Kampala, Uganda, August 25, 2006.

 Participated in Thematic Curriculum stakeholders workshop organized by the Ministry of Education & Sports and NCDC, Kampala, Uganda, July 3-4, 2006.

 Participated in the first science colloquium organized by Secondary Science and Mathematics Teachers’ (SESEMAT) Project, Uganda, June 30, 2006.

 Participated in the review of a hotel and tourism curriculum organized by the Ministry of Education & Sports and a Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI), Crested Crane, Jinja, Uganda, June 19-22, 2006.

 Participated in Integrated Production Skills (IPS) National Stakeholders Workshop organized by the Ministry of Education & Sports and NCDC, Kampala, Uganda, May 29- 30, 2006.

 Participated in a HIV/AIDS and life skills integration in secondary school curriculum workshop, organized by the Ministry of Education & Sports and NCDC, Kampala, Uganda, May 1-5, 2006.

 Participated in an HIV/AIDS streaming in secondary school curriculum workshop, organized by the Ministry of Education & Sports and NCDC, Uganda, April 24-26, 2006.

GRANTS

Ssempala, F. (2008). Conduct research on indigenous knowledge and poverty reduction in Uganda. Grant proposal submitted to UNESCO, $260,000 (USD). Funded 2009.

AWARDS

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP January 2014- May 2017 Syracuse University, Department of Teaching and Leadership This Graduate Teaching Assistantship was awarded to pursue PhD in Science Education from January, 2014-May, 2017 with a scholarship of 24 credits per year for 3.5 years’ worth $126,000 (1 credit = $1500).

PHI BETA DELTA, Honor Society for International Scholars 2016

BERI HARROTUNIUN AWARD by Faculty of Teaching & Curriculum Program, Syracuse University, 2016-2017 in Recognition of my outstanding academic achievement and Meritorious dissertation in the field of teacher education [worth $150]

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 12

 African Curriculum Association (ACA)

 Commonwealth Association of Science & Mathematics Educators (CASTME)

 Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)-USA-Member-ID: 1- 924935

 American Chemical Society (ACS) Member number: 30902717

 Kabale University Academic Staff Association (KUASA)

 Uganda Management Forum-British Council.

CERTIFICATION

Registered as Chemistry & Biology Graduate Teacher, by the Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of the Republic of Uganda, Registration number: 14951565428616

HUMANITARIAN SERVICES OFFERED

 Donating blood since 1999 (a minimum of three times a year). So far, have donated blood sixty-three (63) times.

 Offer free guidance and counseling services during my free time to primary, secondary and college students.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English and Luganda

REFERENCES

 Professor Joanna O. Masingila Dean, School of Education 230 Huntington Hall Syracuse University Syracuse, New York, 13244-115 USA Tel. +1 315-443-1483; Fax +1-315-443-1475 e-mail: [email protected]

 Associate Professor Denis Sekiwu Ag. Director, School of Post-Graduate Studies Kabale University, Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Mobile: 0772-356434 13

 Dr. Banson Byarugahare Ag.Dean, Faculty of Science and Education Busitema University Uganda P.O.Box. 236 Tororo, Uganda Tel. +256784547077 (mobile) Email: [email protected]

 Dr. John Sentongo Senior Lecturer, Department of Science and Technical Education, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Tel: +256-773963221 Email: [email protected]

Signature Date 13th December, 2019 Fredrick Ssempala (Ph.D.)

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