CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS Name: TICKSON TIMOTHY SICHELA Cell Phone No: 0757693642/ 0767 826214/0659262420 Email: [email protected] ADDRESS IN LUSHOTO, TANGA Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University P.O. Box 370 LUSHOTO, TANGA ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS . Ph.D Candidate, University of Dar es Salaam . Master of Philosophy in Special Needs Education (M.Phil. SNE) 1999 to 2001, University of Oslo, Norway . Advanced Course in Education Development in Africa (M. Phil.CIE) 2000, University of Oslo, Norway . Post Graduate Certificate in Special Needs Education (PGCE.SNE) 1995 . Bachelor of Education in Special Education (B.Ed. Special Education) University of Zambia, 1999 . Diploma in Adult Education/Public Administration/Human Resource Management, 1994 . Certificate in Adult Education, 1992 . Special Education Teacher’s Certificate, 1986 . Primary Teacher’s Certificate, 1974 . Psychosocial Counseling Certificate (HIV/AIDS), 1996 TEACHING EXPERIENCE . Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University, Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania, November 2010 – October 2013 . Head of Department Special Needs Education Special Needs Education (SEKOMU) in Tanzania, June 2011 to October 2013 . Lecturer (Tanzania) in (Special Education) Visual Impairment (Eye and Anatomy of the eye) Low Vision, Braille 1 Braille 2, Braille Mathematics, Orientation and Mobility, Early Intervention for Deaf-blindness, Teaching and Learning Processes for Visual Impairment and Research methods and Supervision of students 2010 to 2013 . Regional Manager/Lecturer Zambian Open University in Zambia 2008 to 2010 . Lecturer in Educational Psychology, Research Methods, Curriculum Studies, Communication Skills, Physical Education, Special Education (Inclusive education) and Developing motor skills . Lecturer and Course writer Zambian Open University, 2004 2010 . Senior Lecturer Secondary Teacher’s College and HOD Special Education (TVTC) 1996 -2003 . College Lecturer Primary Teacher’s College (DLTC) 1992 -1995 . Special Education Secondary Teacher 1987-1991 Grade 9-12 . Secondary English and Physical Education Teacher 1984 -1991 Grade 1-12, 1984 1991 . Primary School Teacher 1975 -1983 Grade 1-7, 1975 to 1984 1 PUBLICATIONS . Sichela, T.T (1997). An investigation into the problems affecting teaching of physical education in primary schools in Livingstone and Monze. Zambia Educational Research Network (ZERNET) Journal 2, 3- 4. Sichela, T.T. (1993). Integration of Blind children in regular secondary schools in Zambia. Lusaka: University of Zambia. Sichela, T.T. (2001). Physical education for Blind children in Zambia. Master’s Thesis. Oslo: University of Oslo. Sichela, T.T. (2006). Physical education I. Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T.T. (2006). Physical education: Basic skills in Netball. Lusaka: Zambian Open University . Sichela, T.T. (2007). Physical education and Health: Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T.T. (2007). Physical education teaching methods I. Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T. T. (2007). Early childhood education: Developing motor skills. Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T.T. (2008). Physical education: Basic Skills in Volleyball and Basketball. Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T.T. (2007). Physical education: Athletics. Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T.T.(2008). Physical education teaching methods 2. Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T.T. (2008). Inclusive education. Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T.T. (2009). Physical education: Sports Administration and Management. Lusaka: Zambian Open University. Sichela, T. T. (2012). Chapter in a book- Writing References at Sekuco CONTRIBUTION TO THE LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY . Lecturer (Tanzania) in (Special Education) Visual Impairment, Low Vision, Braille 1and 2, Braille Mathematics and Orientation and Mobility, Early Intervention for Deaf- blindness, Teaching and Learning Processes for Visual Impairment and Research methods and Supervision . Regional Manager/Lecturer in Zambia . Lecturer in Educational Psychology, Research Methods, Physical Education, Inclusive education and Development in motor skills . Course and module writer. Setting and making assignments and final examinations . Conducting weekend lecturers . Registering and enrolling students . Advertizing university programmes CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE . Teaching/Lecturing . Consultancy to a national Analysis on Integration and Disability issues in technical Education, Vocation and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVETA) Institutions. Consultancy in inclusive Education, Ministry of Education/ DANIDA . Member of the Research Board of Advisors, American Institute 2 . Teaching styles, methods, approaches in inclusive schooling . Teaching of Physical education for visual impairment children . The impact of research on developments in inclusive education . The impact of teaching mathematics and Science Braille Codes for Children who are Blind and Low vision in inclusive education . Teaching of Blind and low vision, orientation and mobility . Guidance and counseling, HIV/AIDS and Psychosocial problems . Monitoring and Evaluation of projects . Project proposal and strategic planning and writing CONFERENCES /SEMINARS /WORKSHOPS PARTICIPATED IN: Research abstract presentation: . Research . Orientation and Mobility . Strategy planning . Inclusive education MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES . Post Graduate Class Representative University Oslo, Norway 1999 to 2001 . Member of international Mobility Conference . Member of International Trade Fair . Vice Chairperson – Zambia High Institutions of Sports Association (ZHISA) 1997-2000 . Secretary of Luanshya District Referees Association of Zambia 1998 – 2000 . Student Council University of Oslo Summer International school June 1995- August . Graduation Committee protocol at Technical and Vocation Teachers’ College 1996 to 1999 . Fixture Secretary, Mbala Netball Association of Zambia 1984-1990 . Chairperson, Northern Province Netball Association of Zambia 1989-1990 . Research committee member ZERNET (UNZA) 1997 to date REFERENCES ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL Dr. Edward Bagandanshwa – Dean, Faculty of Education Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University P. O. Box 370 LUSHOTO Prof. Possi M. – 0784-613026 University of Dar es Salaam P.O. Box 35048 DAR ES SALAAM Dr. C. N. Maro University of Dar es Salaam School of Education Head, Physical Education and Sports Science Unit P.O. Box 35048 DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA 3 .