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CURRICULUM VITAE: PROFESSOR A. B. ODUARAN [UPDATED 23rd JUNE, 2014] 1.0 PERSONAL PARTICULARS 1.1 FULL NAME: Professor Akpovire Bovadjera Oduaran 1.2 PERMANENT RESIDENCY: South Africa (Id No.5503205325184) 1.3 PRESENT CONTRACT LOCATION: School for Teacher Education & Training North West University, Mafikeng Campus Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735 SOUTH AFRICA 1.4 MARITAL STATUS: Married with children 1.5 PREVIOUS ACADEMIC STATUS: Full Professor of Adult & Lifelong Learning (University of Benin), Nigeria,Oct.1993. 1.6 PRESENT ACADEMIC STATUS: Full Professor of Lifelong Learning

1.7 ADDRESS: Current Contact Address

School for Teacher Education & Training North West University Mafikeng Campus Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735 SOUTH AFRICA Telephone: Work: (+27) 18 389 2362/3892208 Mobile: (+27) 710212784 E-mail: Akpovire.Oduaran@nwu.ac.za or akpovire@hotmail.com

1.8 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES (a) 1983-1986 University of Ibadan (b) 1979-1981 University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) (c) 1975-1978 University of Benin, Benin City

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1.9 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 1986 Ph.D (Adult Education_Programme Development ) University of Ibadan, Nigeria 1983 M.A. (Adult Education-Programme Development), University of Ife (now Obafemi

Awolowo University] Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

1978 B.Ed. Hons (History), 2nd Class Honors Degree, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. 1.10 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 1997 Certificate in Advanced Leadership, Haggai Institute, Singapore 1.11 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (a) Member, International Association for Community Development (IACD) (b) Member, Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) (c) Member, Nigerian Institute on Substance Abuse (NISA) (d) Member, Curriculum Organisation of Nigeria (CON) (e) Member, Community and Education Research Society of Nigeria (CARESON) (f) Member, Botswana Educational Research Association (BERA) (g) Member, Botswana Adult Education Association (BAEA) (h) Member, International Consortium for Intergenerational Programs (ICIP) 2. HONOURS 2011- National Research Foundations rated researcher (Category C2) 2004- Mentioned as Who’s Who in the World, 2004, USA 2005- Mentioned among 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, Cambridge, UK 1980/88- Federal Government of Nigeria Scholar 1995 Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Benin 3. GRANTS ATTRACTED

2000 Travel Grant from UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (Value: USD 3.000).

2004 Travel Grant from the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (Value: USD 4,000)

2004 Research Grant, University of Botswana, Botswana (Value: USD 4,000)

2004 Global Book Development Project from UNESCO (Value: USD 23,000)

2005 Travel Grant, University of New Zealand (Value: USD 5, 000)

2005 Travel Grant from Generations United (USA) (Value: USD 3,000).

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2006 Research Grant from UNESCO for research into cultural diversity conflict and conflict resolution (Value: USD 30, 000).

2007/2008 Research Grant, Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, Republic of Botswana (Value: Pula 170,000). Research into rural training institutions in Botswana.

2008 Research Grant: Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Republic of Botswana (Value: P70, 000). For research into Early Childhood Development Programmes in Botswana (On-going)

2008 Botswana National Commission for UNESCO grant for the preparation of the national report on adult and lifelong learning in Botswana since 1997 (Value: P97, 000).

2013 North-West University Travel Grant for the presentation of a paper at the 2013 Generations United International Conference, Washington, DC, USA (Value: Rand 40,000 approximately).

3. A PUBLIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE

2001 Member, Technical Committee, Literacy Survey, Central Statistics Office, Republic of Botswana.

2002-2008 Chairperson, Sub-Committee on Research and Training, Rural Development Committee, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Republic of Botswana.

2002-2008 Chairperson, Post-Literacy Programme, Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Republic of Botswana.

2002-2008 Chairperson, Technical Committee, Basic Education Textbooks Development, Department of Non-Formal Education and Skills Development, Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Republic of Botswana.

2002-2008 Member, Technical Committee, Adult Basic Education Programme Evaluation, Department of Non-Formal Education and Skills Development, Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Republic of Botswana.

3. B WORK EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY, SOUTH AFRICA

University of Botswana 2008-2009 Professor of Lifelong Learning, Department of Adult Education 2002- June, 2008-Professor & Head, Department of Adult Education 2000- Full Professor of Adult and Lifelong Learning, -Ditto-

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1999- 2002 Departmental Representative on the Re-Constituted Education Faculty Appointment and Promotion Committee 1998- Acting Head of Department of Adult Education for a total of 120 days 2000- Acting Dean, School of Graduate Studies, for about 20 days. 1997- March, 2000 Associate Professor of Adult Education 1997 - 2002 Departmental Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Adult Education 1997 – 2002 Departmental Coordinator, Research and Seminars, Department of Adult Education 2001- 2002 Departmental Coordinator, Diploma in Adult Education by Distance Mode, Department of Adult Education 1997- 1999 Chairperson, Departmental Newsletter Committee, -Ditto-

University of Benin, Nigeria

1997-1993 Full Professor of Adult and Community Education, October 1993

- September 1997

1993-1990 Senior Lecturer, August 1990 to October 1993

1990-1987 Lecturer 1, October 1987 to July 1990, University of Benin, Nigeria

1987-1985 Lecturer 11, University of Benin, Nigeria

1985-1983 Assistant Lecturer, University of Benin, Nigeria

1983-1981 Graduate Assistant, university of Benin, Nigeria

Prior University Teaching Experience

1979-1978 National Youth Service Corps Lecturer, Advanced Teachers College, Azare,

Bauchi State, Nigeria

1975 Tutor, Adebayo Comprehensive High School, Lagos

1974 Tutor, Royal Polytechnic, Onike, Yaba, Lagos

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4. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD OUTSIDE THE NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY

University of Botswana 2002- June, 2008-Professor & Head, Department of Adult Education 1999- 2002 Departmental Representative on the Re-Constituted Education Faculty Appointment and Promotion Committee 1998- Acting Head of Department of Adult Education for a total of 120 days 2000- Acting Dean, School of Graduate Studies, for about 20 days. 1997 - 2002 Departmental Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Adult

Education 1997 – 2002 Departmental Coordinator, Research and Seminars, Department of Adult

Education 2001- 2002 Departmental Coordinator, Diploma in Adult Education by Distance

Mode, Department of Adult Education 1997- 1999 Chairperson, Departmental Newsletter Committee, -Ditto-

University of Benin, Nigeria 22nd - 26th January, 1996, Acting Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Benin,

Nigeria. 14th - 18th March, 1995, Acting Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Nigeria. 1995-1997 Professor & Head, Department of Adult and Extra-Mural Studies,

University of Benin, Nigeria. 1990-1993 Acting Head, Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies,

University of Benin, Nigeria. 1985-1990 Coordinator, B.Ed (Adult Education) Degree Part-Time Programme,

University of Benin, Nigeria. 1994-1997 Hall Master, Ekehuan Campus (Male Undergraduate Students),

University of Benin, Nigeria (Responsible for the welfare and security of over 2,000 male students).

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1992-1993 Hall Warden, Ekehuan Campus, University of Benin, Nigeria (Responsible for the welfare and security of over 4,000 male and female students).

5.POSITION HELD AT THE NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY, SOUTH AFRICA 2013 –2014 (31st August): Director, School for Teacher Education & Training, Mafikeng Campus 2009-2012: Director, School for Continuing Education, Mafikeng Campus 2012-2013: Chairperson, Campus Senate External Studies Programme 6. CURRENT SALARY: 7. SALARY BEING DEMANDED: 8. PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: N/A 9. DATE OF FIRST EMPLOYMENT AT THE NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY: 1st June 2009 10. TEACHING 10.1 A sample of Courses Taught Over the Years 10.1.1 Undergraduate (At Benin)

ADE 200 Introduction to Adult Literacy Education ADE 222 Psychology of Adult Learning ADE 223 Introduction to Community Development and Social Welfare EDU 222 History Methods ADE 300 Adult Education Methodology ADE 315 Community and Environmental Education ADE 412 Community Development Education ADE 414 Social Welfare Education ADE 415 Studies in Functional Literacy NOTE: i) I have supervised students on teaching practice from 1981-1997

ii) I have supervised over 150 final year students B.Ed projects from 1981-1997

(AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA) Undergraduate Courses Taught:

EAS 253 Vocational and Industrial Education EAF 280 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education EAF 481 Contemporary Issues in Adult Education

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EAF 482 Policy Studies in Lifelong Education DAE 101 Introduction to the Psychology of Adult Education DAE 301 Leadership DAE 305 Issues in International Adult Education DAE 411 Training and Development DAE 408 Policy Development for Lifelong Learning

10.1.2 Postgraduate Courses Taught (Masters Degree)

(At the University of Benin) ADE 720 Advanced Psychology of Adult Learning ADE 721 Theory and Practice of Community Development ADE 725 Environmental Education ADE 727 Comparative Studies in Women’s Education

NOTE: I have personally supervised to a successful completion over 5 M.Ed

Dissertations at the University of Benin, Nigeria.

(At the University of Botswana) EMAE 720 Adult Basic Education - Issues in Adult Education DAE 640 Adult Learning DAE 641 Advanced Foundations of Adult Education DAE 647 Training and Materials Development DAE 649 Theory and Practice of Community Development 10.1.3 Sample of Courses Taught in UB During the 1997/98 Academic Year

(a) EMAE 720 Adult Basic Education (Full year) (b) EAS 253 Vocational and Industrial Education (Half year) (c) EAF 280 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education (Half

year) (d) EAF 481 Contemporary Issues in Adult Education (Half year) (e) EAF 482 Policy Studies in Lifelong Education (Full year)

10.1.4 Sample of Courses Taught in UB During the 1998/99 Academic Year (a) EAF 280 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education (b) EAF 281 Psychological Foundations of Adult Education (Full year) (c) EAF380 Comparative Adult Education ( Full year) (d) EAF 482 Policy Studies in Lifelong Education (Full year)

SUPERVISION: I have supervised 10 undergraduate projects, 10 graduate research essays and 4 Postgraduate dissertations very successfully.

NOTES (a) As highlighted above, on assumption of duty in the University of Botswana on

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the 5th September 1997, I taught a variety of courses at the Diploma, Bachelors, and Postgraduate degrees levels.

(b) I was fully involved in departmental curriculum development and revision. In

this regard, the following are notable:

(i) I worked single-handedly in collaboration with the Head of Department in developing the Department’s M.Phil/Ph.D programmes which have been approved by Council and began in the 1998/99 academic year. This is the first of such programmes to be so approved in the entire Faculty of Education.

(ii) I was a member of the team that revised our Department’s M.Ed programme, modelled after the project/dissertation options.

(c) Research and Seminars

I have been vigorously involved in sharpening the focus of the Department’s research and seminar activities. Toward this end, the following are noteworthy: (i) I was the Chairperson of a Committee that produced the various

editions of the Department of Adult Education Students Research Handbooks.

(ii) With the cooperation of the Head of Department, we put in place two team research groups that looked at two different issues. (iii) I have successfully introduced with the cooperation of the Head of

Department, monthly staff seminars which were academically well focussed and popular providing solid foundations for publication efforts by colleagues.

(d) Graduate Work Supervision

1. Over a period of 20 years, I was privileged to supervise over 20 M.Ed dissertations and served in the research committees of over three Ph.D candidates at the University of Benin, Nigeria. 2. I have been external examiner to over 7 Ph.D candidates at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, two doctoral candidates at UNISA, one doctoral candidate at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and One at the University of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN). 3. At the University of Botswana, I was engaged in supervising over ten (10) M.Ed research essays and dissertations. 4. I was an active representative of the Department in the Faculty of Education Research and Publication Committee up till May, 2002. 5. I have examined two Ph.D dissertations for the North West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa prior to my assumption of duties here.

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6. Chair- Mr. Gagoitsiwe Moremedi’s Ph.D Dissertation, 2008-2009. Sole Supervisor_ Mr. Macheng Ph.D dissertation, NWU, 2011-2013 7. Main Supervisor- Doctoral Thesis by Mr. Macheng, Faculty of Education and

Training, NWU, Mafikeng Campus. Thesis successfully completed, examined and passed.

(e) Student Advising

By virtue of my position in the different Departments headed by me, I play a major role in student advising chores.

(f) Teaching Practice/Internship Supervision

I have been involved in the internship supervision of students the Faculties of Education at the Universities of Benin and Botswana

(g) Inter-Department Collaboration

I have been vigorously engaged in the teaching of part-time students, editing and practical writing of course materials for the Distance Education Unit of the Centre for Continuing Education, UB.

I have served as consultant to the Extra-Mural Studies Unit of the Centre for Continuing Education, U.B. on two different human resource development workshops. I have also helped in the internship supervision programme of the Department of Home Economics at the University of Botswana. I have given talks to final year community health education students of the Department of Nursing Education in the 1997/98 academic year, University of Botswana

Teaching Load (2008-2009)

B.Ed (Adult Education) DAE 411 Training and Development. DAE 408 Policy Development for Lifelong Learning. DAE 421 Development Policies and Adult Education

M.Ed. ( Adult Education) DAE 640 Adult Learning. DAE 641 Advanced Foundations of Adult Education DAE 649 Theory and Practice of Community Development. Supervision: Supervised 4 graduate students, and Chair, One Ph.D Dissertation.

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11. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS 11.1 Authored Books (Sole) 2000 Effective Adult Learning and Teaching. Ibadan: Ibadan University Press, pp.xiii + 131 ISBN 978-121-267-5 1996 The Essentials of Adult Learning. Benin City: New Era Publications, pp.XI + 143. 1996 Social Welfare and Social Work Education for Africa. Benin City: The Benin Social Science Series for Africa. pp.xvii + 183. ISBN 978-2027-47-2 1994 An Introduction to Community Development. Benin City: The University of Benin Press. pp.xiii + 154. ISBN 978-2027-60-X 11.2 Jointly Authored Books 2008 Oduaran, A. and Nenty, H. J. Learning to live together: Linking cultural diversity,

conflict prevention and resolution practices. Gaborone: University of Botswana with support from UNESCO Paris, France.248 pages, ISBN 978-1-554-8

2005 Fasokun, T. Kataroi, A. & Oduaran A. (2005). Psychology of Adult learning: African perspectives. Cape Town: Pearson Education. Contributed Three chapters. 1995 (With Omolewa, M.) Literacy Programmes Development and Evaluation Process in Africa. Ibadan: Codat Publications. pp.x + 67. 11.3 Jointly Edited Books 2006 (With Bhola, H. S., Eds.). Widening Access to Education as Social Justice: Essays in Honor of Michael Omolewa. Dorchet, The Netherlands: Springer; Paris: UNESCO; Hamburg: UIE, 490 pages (Contributed over 50 percent of editing responsibilities in terms of coordinating responses from authors and editors and the publishers). ISBN-10 1- 4020-4323-6 2000 (With Indabawa, S. A., Afrik, T. and Walters, S. Eds.) The State of Adult and Continuing Education in Africa. Windhoek: University of Namibia, Department Adult and Non-Formal Education and DVV [German Adult Education Association], p.xii +268. ( Involved in drafting of the chapter layout and suggesting potential contributors) ISBN 99916- 53- 33- 3 1998 (With Omolewa, M. and Osuji, E. E., Eds ) Retrospect and Renewal: The State of Adult Education Research in Africa. Proceedings of the African Regional Seminar on Adult Education Research. Dakar, Senegal: UNESCO Regional Office for Education in Africa, pp.v + 336. (Coordinated the editing of the chapters).

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1991 (With Ehiametalor, E.T.) (Eds) Fundamentals of Adult Education. Benin City:

Nigerian Educational Research Association (NERA). pp.vii + 160. (Major Editor of this text as the second editor was expected to bring in just the professional aspect of the editing job. I handled the content as an expect in this area)

1987 (With Eheazu,B.A.) (Eds) Issues in Nigerian Adult and Community Development Education. Ibadan: Nigeria National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) pp.v + 267 (Major Editor. I handled all the collating and editing of the chapters single handedly) 11.4 Book Chapters 2014 Oduaran, A. & Mokoena, M. A. Teacher professional knowledge and teaching in the

21st century. Pretoria: Van Schaik (In Press: out in 2014)

2010 Oduaran, A. & Oduaran, C. ‘Grandparents and HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa’, In: Misa Izuhara (Ed.). Ageing and intergenerational relations: Family reciprocity from a global perspective. Bristol: The Polity Press, ISBN 978 1 84742 204 0 (Paperback), ISBN 978 1 84742 205 7 (Hardcover), pp.95-110.

2009 Oduaran, A. & Molosi, K. “Botswana”, In: Erdman B. Palmore, Frank Whittington &

Suzanne Kunel (Eds.). The international handbook on aging: current research and developments. Mansfield, Ypsilanti, Minnesota, USDA: ABC Clio Publishing. Pp.119-129. (Wrote the entire chapter except for the background section). ISBN 978-0-313-35230-0.

2008 Oduaran, A. ‘The perception of NGOs performance in Anglophone Africa.’ In: Dibie, R. A. (Ed.) Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. New York & Plymouth: Lexington Books, pp.65-84. ISBN-13:978- 0-7391-1653-1

2006 Oduaran, A. “Conceptualizing the widening of access to education as social justice.” In: Oduaran, A. & Bhola, H.S. (Eds.) Widening Access to Education as Social Justice: Essays in Honor of Michael Omolewa. Dorchet, The Netherlands; Springer; Paris: UNESCO; Hamburg: UILL, pp. 69-82. ISBN-10 1-4020-4323-6

2006 Oduaran, A. “Widening access to education in the era of globalization: Future research thrusts.” In: Oduaran, A. & Bhola, H.S. (Eds.) Widening Access to Education as Social Justice: Essays in Honor of Michael Omolewa. Dorchet, The Netherlands; Springer; Paris: UNESCO; Hamburg: UIE, pp. 464-472. ISBN-10 1-4020-4323-6

2005 Oduaran A. B. ‘Patterns of adult learning’. In: Fasokun, T. Kataroi, A. & Oduaran A. (2005). Psychology of Adult learning: African perspectives. Cape Town: Pearson Education.

2005 Oduaran A. B. ‘Theories of adult learning.’ In: Fasokun, T. Kataroi, A. & Oduaran A. (2005). Psychology of Adult learning: African perspectives. Cape Town: Pearson Education.

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2005 Oduaran A. B. ‘Human motivation and participation’. In: Fasokun, T. Kataroi, A. & Oduaran A.(2005). Psychology of Adult learning: African perspectives. Cape Town: Pearson Education.

2004 Oduaran, A & Oduaran, C. (2004). ‘Transformation Over Time in Generational Relationships in Africa.’ In: Larkin, E., Friedlander, D., Newman, S. & Goff, R. (Eds). Intergenerational Relationships: Conversations on Practice and Research Across Cultures. New York: The Haworth Press, Inc., pp.171-186. (Contributed the intergenerational theories aspect and conclusion).

2004 Oduaran, A., Lekoko, R. & Oduaran, C. (2004). ‘Learning transformations in University Continuing Education and the African response’, In: Saunders, D. et. al.(Eds.). Learning Transformations: Changing Learners, Organisations and Communities. London: Forum for the Advancement of Continuing Education. Pages 150-155. (Contributed the introduction and conclusion aspects) 2000 "Introduction: An Overview of the State of Adult and Continuing Education in Africa". In Indabawa, S. A.(Eds.),The State of Adult and Continuing Education in Africa. Windhoek: University of Namibia, Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education and DVV, pp.3-16. ISBN 99916- 53- 33- 3 2000 "Research and Scholarship in Adult and Continuing Education in Africa". In Indabawa, S. A. et al {Eds.), The State of Adult and Continuing Education in Africa. Windhoek: University of Namibia, Department of Adult and Non- Formal Education and DVV, pp.31-48. ISBN 99916- 53- 33- 3 2000 ‘Education Policy’, in: Understanding Public Policy in Nigeria: A Twenty- First Century Approach. Westport, CT (U.S.A): Greenwood Publishing Inc., Chapter 6, pp. 83-96. 1997 (With Okukpon, L, and Omoruyi, F.E.O.) ‘The Community Environmental Education

Implications of Oil Exploration in Nigeria’, in: Udoh, S.U. and Akpa, G.O. (eds) Environmental Education For Sustainable Development: Focus on Nigeria. Jos: Department of Arts and Social Science Education, University of Jos, pp.299-304.

1997 ‘Professionalism, Training Needs and Institutional Capacity’, in: Fajonyomi, A. and Biao,

I. (Eds.) Policy Issues in Adult and Community Education. Maiduguri: Minesara Publishing Co., pp.98-114.

1997 ‘Preparing for Life After Retirement’ in: Iwu, U.C. (Ed. 1996): Challenges of Developing and Managing Post-Primary Education in Nigeria. Benin City: Post- Primary Education Board, pp.124-141. 1996 ‘Continuing Education Programmes Through Distance Learning’, in: Theory and Practice of Adult Education and Community Development in Developing Countries’, The National University of Lesotho, Institute of Extra-Mural Studies, pp.32-

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1995 ‘Each One Teach One or Fund the Teaching of One: A Strategy for Mass Participation in

Mass Literacy Campaign. Ehiametalor, E.T. (1995): Data Management in Schools and other Issues. Benin City: Nigerian Educational Research Association, Chapter 21, pp.227-234.

1994 ‘The Role of Universities in Promoting Literacy for Development and Quality of Life: A

Scholar’s View’, in Omolewa, M. and Adekanmbi, G. University Initiatives in Adult Education. Ibadan, University Press, pp.43-57.

1994 ‘Learning and Earning in Africa: Orientation, Problems and Prospects’, Mereni, J.I. and

Osuala, J.D.C. Adult Education: Theory and Practice. Obosi: Pacific Publishers, Chapter 11, pp.143-163.

1992 ‘Correspondence Education and Development in Nigeria’, in Ajayi, T. and Alani, R.

Contemporary Issues in Nigerian Education. Faculty of Education, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, Feb., pp.206-219.

1992 ‘Education, Employment and Rural Development in Nigeria’, in Oriaifo, S.O. et al (eds):

Towards Education in Nigeria for the 21st Century. Benin City: Institute of Education, University of Benin, Nigeria, 1992, pp.342-354.

1991 ‘Literacy Education’, in: Ehiametalor, E.T. and Oduaran, A.B, Fundamentals of Adult

Education. Benin City: Nigerian Educational Research Association (NERA) pp.99-100. 1991 ‘Concepts and Principles of Adult Education’, in Ehiametalor, E.T. and Oduaran, A.B.

(Eds.), Fundamentals of Adult Education. Benin city: Nigerian Educational Research Association (NERA) pp.1-21

1987 ‘The Institute of African Adult Education: Past, Present and Future’, in Oduaran, A.B.

and Eheazu, B.A. (Eds) Issues in Nigerian Adult and Community Development Education. Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) Chapter 23.

1987 ‘The Trouble with Self-Reliance in Nigeria: How Community Education Can Help’ in:

Oduaran, A.B. and Eheazu, B.A. (Eds.) Issues in Nigerian Adult and Community Development. Ibadan: Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE), Chapter 10.

11.5 Contribution to Monographs 2005 History and Philosophy of Adult Education, Module DAE 200, Diploma in Adult Education Programme Gaborone: University of Botswana, Centre for Continuing Education, Distance Education Unit. 2004 Psychology and the Adult Learner, Module DAE 210, Diploma in Adult

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Education Programme Gaborone: University of Botswana, Centre for Continuing Education, Distance Education Unit. 2000 The Theory and Practice of Education in Botswana. Module 3, Diploma in Primary Education Programme. Gaborone: University of Botswana, Centre for Continuing Education, Distance Education Unit. Contributed 8 units in this module. 1999 Diploma in Primary Education Monographs for D.E.U, Centre for Continuing Education,

U.B. I have completed the writing of the two monographs listed below: 1) Module 5: Education and Society 2) Module 6: Basic Education in Botswana

1998 (With Mogome-Ntsatsi, K. S., Tsiane, D.B., Adekanmbi. G. and Seroke, B.) Introduction to Organisation and Management in Adult Education. Gaborone: University of Botswana, Centre for Continuing Education, Distance Education Unit CAE 013, Module 1, Contributed 2 units. 1985 (With Braimoh, D.) ‘Teaching the Nation’s Adult Through the Mass Media’ in:

Mgbodile, T.O. et al (eds) Issues in Teacher Education and Science Curriculum in Nigeria. Monograph Series No. 2. Ibadan: The Curriculum Organisation of Nigeria, pp. 317-331

11.6 Contribution to Referred and Published Proceedings 2001 “Access Initiatives in Botswana and Nigeria”, in: Widening Access: International Perspectives”, Conference Proceedings of The Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland, 29th June-1stJuly, pp.324-330. 2001 “Who’s Abandoning the Boat at Midstream? African Perceptions of Lifelong Learning as the Alternative Route for Adult Education,” Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of SCUTREA, pp. 306-309. 1998 ‘Computer Literacy, Adult Education and Development’, in: Omolewa, M. Osuji, E.E., and Oduaran, A. (Eds.): Retrospect and Renewal: The State of Adult Education Research in Africa. Proceedings of the African Regional Research Seminar on Adult Education Research. Dakar, Senegal: UNESCO Regional Office for Education in Africa. pp. 85-92. 1986 ‘The Right to Learn, Community Development and the Sufferance of Vanishing

Generals’, in: Omolewa, M. et al (eds): The Right to Learn: Role of Non-Formal Education in Nigeria. Ibadan: Nigerian National Council for Adult Education

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(NNCAE), pp.20-33. 1986 ‘Some Thoughts on Strategies for Checking Substance Abuse in Predominantly

Illiterate Societies’, Proceedings of the First Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute on Substance Abuse (N.I.S.A.), Benin City, pp.172-185.

11.7 PUBLISHED REFERRED JOURNAL ARTICLES 2014 Oduaran, A. The HIV & AIDS epidemic and the challenge posed to university education excellence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Human Ecology, 46 (3):297-308.

2014 Oduaran,A. Effect of Leaders’ Length of Involvement on Perceived Effectiveness of Community Development Agent Training Programme. Journal of Social Sciences, 40 (1):123-128.

2014 Oduaran A. Adult basic education and the preparation of South African for the future. International Journal of Education Sciences. (Forthcoming)

2014 Oduaran, A. Continuing professional development in the service of the nation. Journal of Social Sciences. (Forthcoming) 2014 Oduaran, A. Needed research in intergenerational pathways for strengthening communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (USA), 12: 167-183.

2013 Oduaran, A. “Living legacies: An ethnographic study of grandmothers’ stories in the Niger Delta,” Journal of Communication, 4 (1):25-32. 2011 Oduaran, A. “Service quality and students’ satisfaction with the professional teacher development programmes by distance mode in a South African University,” South African Journal of Higher Education 25 (7), pp.1429-1446. 2009 Oduaran, A & Modise, O.M. “Relevance, equivalence and progression in an adult basic education curriculum for Botswana,” The Western journal of black studies”, Vol. 33, Number 4, winter, (USA), pp. 273-281. 2008 Oduaran, A. “Curriculum reforms needed in the 21st Century Sub-Saharan Africa higher education system,” Progressio: South African Journal of Open and Distance Learning Practice, Vol. 30, Nos. 1 & 2, pp.5-19. 2008 Oduaran, A. “Sub-Saharan African universities’ adult and continuing education and the challenges of relevance in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st Century,” Journal of adult and continuing education, (U. K.) Vol. 14, No. 2, Autumn, pp. 203- 212.

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2008 Oduaran, A. “Compassion and sorrow as irreducible minimum for intergenerational practice in Sub-Saharan Africa”, Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.16, No.2, March, 2008, pp.163-172. 2007 Oduaran, A. & Oduaran, C. “Widening access to University education in Anglophone Africa: problems and prospects,” Convergence: Journal of the International Council for Adult Education, Vol. XL (1-2) (U.K.), pp.81-94. (Wrote the abstract, introduction and the historical components of the paper) 2006 Tlhalefang, G. & Oduaran, A. “An exploration of indigenous values influencing learning systems of the Basarwa in Botswana,” Journal of the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium, (New Zealand). (Revised the entire paper to bring it in line with was required by this International Journal), pp.1-10. 2006 Kazeem, K. & Oduaran, A. “Universal Basic Education in Nigeria: Literacy practice and reform needs,” Journal of Adult and Continuing Education (UK), Vol. 12, No.1, Summer, pp. 34-44. (Revised the entire paper single-handedly, including the updating of the references). 2006 Oduaran, A. “Living in the valley of death: Intergenerational programs, poverty and HIV/AIDS,” Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, Vol. 4, No. 1 (Haworth Press, U.S.A), pp.41-51. 2006 Oduaran, A. and Oduaran, C. (2006), “African proverbs as a medium of fostering intergenerational relationships and communication in the Niger Delta, Nigeria,” African and Asian Studies, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp.215-229, (U.S.A). (Contributed the sections on introduction and analysis of the intergenerational content of selected proverbs). 2006 Oduaran, A. & Owolabi, E. O. “Physical activity and aging in the context of HIV/AIDS in Botswana”, Indian Journal of Gerontology, Vol. 20, No. 1 & 2, pp.35-50. (Contributed the section on introduction and analysis of the intergenerational content of adult physical activity and aging). 2005 Oduaran, A. (2005). “What is the future of the intergenerational current in the “trouble sea” of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa?”International Indigenous Education Journal (New Zealand), Vol. 1., Issue 1, Nov., pp.69-76.

2005 Oduaran A. B & Okukpon, L “Perceived effectiveness of adult education as a contributor to national development in Southern Africa today”, Journal of Adult and Continuing Education (U.K.), , Vol. 11, No. 1, Spring, pp. 80-90. (Contributed the sections on introduction, methodology, results and discussion)

2005 Oduaran, A. & Okukpon, L. (2005). “Perceived effectiveness of adult education in Africa at the threshold of the 21st Century, “ Journal of Adult Education and Community

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Services: An International Journal, Vol. 1, No 1, December, pp. 3-18. (Contributed the section on background, research problems, objectives, justifications, limitation, and methodology).

2004 Oduaran, A. & Oduaran, C. (2004) “Transformation over time in generational relationships in Africa, “Journal of Intergenerational Relationships,(USA) Vol. 2, Nos 3/4, pp.171-186. (Equal contribution. Contributed 50%)

2004 Oduaran, A & Oduaran, C (2004) “African perspective in uniting generations to build a better world”, Journal of Sociology and Education in Africa, (Nigeria)Vol. 3 No. 2, June pp.151-156. ( Equal contribution: Contributed 50%)

2003 Oduaran, A. (2003). “Order out of Chaos: Repositioning Africa for globalization through lifelong education,” International Journal of Adult and Lifelong Education(U.K.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Jan-June, pp. 11-25.

2000 “Needed Adult Education Research Initiatives for Building Network Cooperation for Democracy in Africa,” Careson Journal of Research and Development, Vol. 3, Nos. 1&2, pp.6-17. 2000 "Globalization and lifelong education: reflection on some challenges for Africa," International Journal of Lifelong Education [U.K], Vol. 19, No. 3, May-June, pp.266-280. 1999 "Rethinking Adult Literacy Education with Particular Reference to Botswana", Indian Journal of Adult Education, Vol. 60, No.4, pp. 27-43. 1999 "Supervisory Competencies for Program Managers", Convergence, Vol. XXXII, No.1-4, (Canada) pp.83-93. 1999 "Needed Research for the Improvement of Adult Basic Education in Botswana," Mosenodi, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp.3-20. 1997 (With Okukpon, L.A.) ‘Building Women’s Capacity for National Development in

Nigeria’, Convergence: Journal of the International Council for Adult Education (I.C.A.E.) (Canada), Vol. XXX, No. 1, pp.60-69.

1997 ‘A Study of Women’s Education Development Oriented Curriculum in Nigeria:

Implications for Management, CARESON Journal of Research and Development, Vol. 1, No.1., pp. 18-28.

1996 ‘Needed Research in Peace Education and Development in Africa’, African Journal

of Education, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp.48-58.

1995 (With M.O. Oyitso): ‘Motivational Imperatives for Increased Productivity’ Workers Education: Quarterly Journal of Central Board for Workers Education (India), September, pp.29-35.

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1993 ‘People’s Participation and Access to Development Resources and Services’ Nigerian

Journal of Administrative Science (NJAS), Vol. 4, No. 1, June pp.118-135. 1993 ‘Emerging Adult Education Frontiers and their Implications for Research’, International

Journal of Lifelong Education (UK), 12:3, July-September, pp.219-231. 1992 ‘Expanding the Scope of Distance Education Curriculum in Developing Countries in the 21st Century’, Pakistan Journal of Distance Education. Vol. IX, Nos. 1 & 11, pp.43-60.

1992 ‘Needed Research and Innovations in Women’s Non-Formal Education for National Development’, Journal of Nigerian Educational Research Association. Vol.11-12,Nos.1&2,pp.44-49. 1992 ‘Developing Nigerian Adult and Community Education from the Position of Strength - The 21 November 1991 Research Conference’, Journal of Nigerian Educational Research Association. Vols. 11-12, Nos. 1 & 2 pp.1-5. 1991 ‘Computer Revolution and Adult Education Growth Prospects in Africa’, ERIC (USA), October, Ed. 331 951; 1 of 1, 27p. 1990 Adult Education as a Factor in National Integration’ Journal of Education (Benin City), Vol. 1, November 2, pp.106-112. 1989 ‘Remediating the Internal Efficiency of Adult Education Programmes in Developing Countries Through Computer Application’, International Journal of Computers in Adult Education and Training. UK Vol. 1. No. 3, Autumn, (UK), pp.37-48. 1989 ‘Educational Against Environmental Pollution in Nigeria’, Convergence: International Journal of Adult Education, (Canada) Vol. XXII, No. 4, pp.55-60 1989 ‘Self Concept Dimensions and Academic Performance: A Replicated Validative Study of Adult Learners’, Indian Journal of Adult Education, Vol. 50, No. 1, January-March, pp.81- 85. 1989 ‘Adult Education and Community Development in Nigeria: A Preliminary Bibliography’, Sokoto Educational Review, Vol. 2, May, pp.74-86. 1989 ‘Towards an Effective Social Studies Curriculum for Adult Mass Mobilisation in Nigeria’, Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, Vol. 1, Nos. 1 & 2, pp.123-131. 1988 ‘Adult Trainee - Operators’ performance in On-the-Job Training in Relation to

Previous Educational background’, Benin Journal of Educational Studies, Vol. 7, Nos., 1 & 2, January and July, pp.7-13.

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1988 Conceptualizing Functional Literacy as a Tool for Community Development’, Literacy Voices, pp.36-42.

1988 ‘The Training of Roadside Mechanics in Benin City, Nigeria’, Adult Education and

Development, (DVV, West Germany), No. 30, March, pp.299-310. 1987 ‘Conscientizing for Political Development in Nigeria: Some Educational

Considerations’, OSU Journal of Educational Studies, (OSUJES), Vol. No. 1, April, pp.49-56.

1986 ‘The Development of Curriculum in Adult Education: A Case Study of University

of Benin’, Benin Journal of Educational Studies, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 &2, January - July, pp.173-187.

1986 ‘Some Issues Incumbent Upon the Use of Open University System in Developing

Countries’, Pakistan Journal of Distance Education, Vol. III, No.1, pp.45-58. 1986 ‘Nigerian Universities and the National Mass Literacy Campaign’ International

Journal of University Adult Education (IJUAE), (UK), Vol. XXV, No.2, July, pp.11-25.

1986 ‘Observation on Adult Education Historical Research in Africa’, Africa Journal of

Research in Education (AJORE), Vol. 1, No. 1, February, pp.55-59. 1985 ‘Nigeria’s National Open University Study: A study in Retrospect’, International

Council for Distance Education Bulletin (UK) Vol. 8, May, pp.49-53. 1985 ‘Motivation and Adult Workers Performance in Industrial Training’, Journal of

the Nigerian Educational Research Association, Vol. 5, No. 2, July, pp.56-62. 1984 ‘Political Commitment and the Expansion of Education opportunities for Illiterate

Adults: The Kano Experience’, International Journal of University Adult Education (I.J.U.A.E.), (UK), Vol. XXIII, Nos. 1-3 pp. 167-175.

1984 (With N. Okoh) ‘Conscientization as an Awareness Process for Development in

Nigeria’, Journal of Education in Developing Areas (J.E.D.A.), Vol. III, Oct. pp.53-57.

1983 ‘Development of Literacy in Nigeria’, Journal of Adult Education (Zambia), Vol.

2, No. 1, August, pp.58-66. 1981 ‘The Open University as a means of Intensifying Hitherto Neglected learning and

Manpower Development Strategies’, Adult Education in Nigeria, Vol. 6, December, pp.150-158.

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1981 ‘The Function of Age in On-the-Job Training Participation: A Study of Trainee Operators in Bottling Factories’, Adult Education in Nigeria, Vol. 6, Dec. Pp.116-119.

11.8 Editorial Works 1998 Adekanmbi, G. Adult Education and its Relevance to the Community. Gaborone: University of Botswana, Centre for Continuing Education, Distance Education Unit, Monograph CAE 015, Module 1, 12 units. 1998 Adekanmbi, G. The Community Development Process. Gaborone: University of Botswana, Centre for Continuing Education, Distance Education Unit, CAE 015, Module 2, 12 units. 11.9 Book Reviews Nil 11.10 Thesis/Dissertation 1978 ‘A Survey of Drug Use and Abuse Among Secondary School Students from Selected

Secondary Schools in Effurun and Warri’, B.Ed Project, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

1983 ‘Adult Workers’ On-the-Job Training in Bottling Factories in Bendel State of Nigeria’. M.A. (Adult Education) Dissertation, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

1986 ‘An Evaluation of Training Programmes for Community Development Agents in Bendel State of Nigeria’, Ph.D Thesis, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

11.11 Technical Reports 2005 (With Fasokun, T. & Ntseane, G) ‘An assessment of adult basic learning materials in

Botswana”, A University of Botswana Faculty of Education Research and Publications Committee (EDPARC) Sponsored Research (Wrote Chapters 1, 4 & 5 of the report).

1990 ‘A Study of Non-Formal Education Alternatives for the Promotion of Females

Participation in National Development’, University of Benin, Research and Publication Sponsored Research Project.

11.12 Unpublished Commissioned Papers 1995 ‘Computer Literacy, Adult Education and Development’, African Regional

Workshop on Adult Education Research, Organised by the Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 4th - 7th December.

1993 ‘The Role of Women in the Operation of the Directorate of Food, Roads and

Rural Infrastructures’, Commissioned Paper by the Directorate of Rural Development and Monitoring Services, Asaba, Delta State, 17th August.

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1993 ‘Rural Policy, Planning and Strategies in Nigeria’, Commissioned Paper by the Directorate of Rural Development and Monitoring Services, Asaba, Delta State, 17th August.

1993 ‘Mass Literacy and National Development’, Commissioned Paper Read at the

Delta State Literacy Campaign/Fund Raising Ceremony Organised by the Delta State Agency for Adult Non-Formal Education at Asaba, 28th June.

1993 ‘Funding of Traditional Community Development Service/Projects’,

Commissioned Paper at the National Induction Course for NYSC Traditional Community Development Schedule Officers, held at the Motel Benin Plaza, 14th April.

1993 ‘Rural Education Accelerated Rural Development’, Commissioned Paper Read at

the 1993 Rural Development Day Organised by the Oredo Local Government, Edo State on 3rd February.

1993 ‘Management of Old Age and Retirement Benefits’, Commissioned Paper

presented at the Management Development Programme, organised by Rikky Management Consultants for Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc. 19th March.

1993 ‘How to identify your Second Employment’, Commissioned Paper presented at

the Management Development Programme, organised by Rikky Management Consultants for Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc. 19th March.

1992 ‘Each One Teach One or Fund the Teaching of One: A Strategy for Mass Participation Literacy Campaigns in Delta State, Commissioned paper by the Delta State Agency for Adult and Non-Formal Education for NYSC Members. 1992 ‘Approaches to Instructor/Learner Relationship’, Commissioned Paper Presented

at the Zone F Series of Train-the-Trainers Workshop organised by the National Centre for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, Kano and held in Calabar, June 28th - 3rd July.

1992 ‘A Research and Development Approach to the Implementation of the each One

Teach One or Fund the Teaching of One Strategy’, A Discussion Paper prepared for the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, Management Meeting, Sango, Otta, January 28 - 29

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1991 ‘Adult Literacy Programme as a Mobilisation Factor for Community Animation’, A

Paper prepared for the 1991 Community Development Seminar, organised by the Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, 9 - 12th September.

1991 ‘Training Needs in Social Work Practice for Effective Social Work Delivery’, Paper

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presented at the Invitation of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Social Welfare to the Training Course for Heads of Social Work Institutions in Nigeria held at the Social Development Staff training Centre, Iperu, Ogun State, 30th June - 5th July.

1991 ‘Social Work Education as a Necessary Tool for Enhancing Professionalism in

Social Work’, paper presented at the Invitation of Federal Ministry of Culture and Social Welfare to the 11th Conference of the Association for Social Work Education in Nigeria, Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar, 24-28 March.

1989 ‘Community Development Education: Key to Successful Formation and

Promotion of Community Development Associations in Nigeria’, paper read at the Bendel State of Nigeria’s DFFRI’s Seminar/Workshop on Community Development Associations held at Imaguero College Hall, Benin City, 18 December.

1989 ‘Rethinking a Literate Rural Populace and Development in 21st Century Nigeria’,

paper read as the Guest Speaker at the National/International Literacy Day Celebration held in IGUOBAZUWA, Ovia LGA, Bendel State of Nigeria, 8 September.

1989 ‘Mobilizing NGOs for the Improvement of Adult Literacy Education for

Development in Nigeria’, paper read at the Annual National Functional Literacy Seminar Hosted by the Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1-8 October.

1988 ‘Revising Reward and Punishment in Adult Literacy Programmes’, paper read at

the Third Annual Refresher Course for Bendel Baptist Conference Adult Teachers, Superintendents and Pastors, Bethel Baptist Church, Sapele, Nigeria, 7-9 October.

11.13 Unpublished Conference/Seminars/Workshop Papers 1998 ‘An Exploration in Adult Characteristics and Learning’, paper presented to an

Advanced Teaching Skill Course jointly organised by the Botswana College of Agriculture Academic Staff and Centre for In-service and Continuing Education (C.I.C.E), 13-17th July, p.23

1998 ‘The Domains of Learning and their Application in the Education Process’, paper

presented to an Advanced Teaching Skill Course jointly organised by the Botswana College of Agriculture Academic Staff and Centre for In-service and Continuing Education (C.I.C.E), 13-17 July, p.12.

1998 ‘Needed Research for the Improvement of Adult Basic Education in Botswana’,

Paper presented to the Literacy Survey Dissemination Seminar organised by

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the Department of Non-Formal Education, Ministry of Education and the Central Statistics Office, Republic of Botswana, 22-25th June, pp.22.

1998 ‘Rethinking Adult Literacy Education’, Paper presented to the Fourth Botswana

Annual National Literacy Forum held at the Botswana College of Agriculture, Centre for In-service and Continuing Education, 9th June, 25 pages..

1997 ‘Basic Supervision Principles Required for Effective Adult and Non-Formal

Education Programmes provision in Botswana’, paper presented to the Annual Refresher Course Programme for the Department of Non-Formal Education (DNFE) Staff, Ministry of Education Republic of Botswana, held at the Oasis Motel, Gaborone, 11-12 November, 15 pages.

1992 ‘Developing Corporate Support to Achieve Training and Productivity Goals’,

paper presented at the 2nd National Human Resource Development Workshop, organised by the Department of Adult Education and Extra Mural Studies, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, 11-15 May.

1991 ‘Post-Conference, Seminars and Workshop Contacts and Utility’, Paper presented

at the 1st National Human Resource Development Workshop, organised by the Department of Adult and Extra-Mural Studies, Uniben, Benin City, Nigeria, 13-17 May.

1991 ‘Conceptualizing a Community Education Strategy for Mobilizing Against Drug

Abuse in Rural Nigeria’, Paper read at the 5th Annual Research Seminar of the Nigerian Institute on Substance Abuse (N.I.S.A.), Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, July.

1988 ‘Towards a Conceptual Community Education Framework for Mobilizing Against

Illiteracy in Developing Countries: The Case of Nigeria’, Paper read at the 17th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (N.N.C.A.E.), held at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, 19-23 September.

1984 ‘Resources Mobilization and Utilization, Imperative for Self-Help and Community

Participation’, Paper presented at the 13th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (N.N.C.A.E.), Sokoto, 7-11 May.

1983 ‘Sustaining Interest in Adult Education and Community Development Activities:

The Human Relations Approach’, Paper presented at the First Seminar/Workshop Organised for Adult Education Community Development Workers in Bendel State of Nigeria by the Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, Uniben in Collaboration with the Bendel State Ministers of Education and Local Government, July 19-21.

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11.14 Research Work in Progress Two Books

12. Consultancy Experience 2008- Consultant to the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on the research on Rural Training Centres, Republic of Botswana 2008- Consultant to the Botswana National Commission for UNESCO on the preparation of the Botswana Country Report for CONFITEA VI. 2007- Consultant to the Botswana Defence Force on Train-the-Trainers workshop. 2006- Consultant to UNESCO on the Study of Cultural Diversity in Southern Africa. 2005- Consultant to UNESCO on book development in the area of widening access to education as social justice 1991-97 Consultant to the Edo State Agency for Adult and Non-Formal Education. 1991-97 Consultant to the Delta State Agency for Adult and Non-Formal Education. 1990-97 Major Consultant to the University of Benin Annual National Human Resource Development Workshop Series. 1991-97 Director of the Uniben/UNDP partially supported Pre-Retirement and Retirement

Education Project. 1996 Consultant to the University of Ibadan Department of Adult Education/British Council

(Nigeria) Literacy Materials Development Workshops. 1991 Consultant to the National Universities Commission (Nigeria) Accreditation Panel to accredit education programmes at the University of Calabar. 1990 National Coordinator of the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education Programme

on International Literacy Year. 1989 Consultant to the former Bendel State of Nigeria Agency for Adult and Non-Formal

Education Edict Drafting Committee. 13. COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL AND SERVICE

Community Service

2002 -2008 (June 30) Chairperson, Sub-RECC, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Gaborone.

2002-2005 Chairperson, Post-Literacy Task Force, DNFE, Ministry of Education H/Q

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2004 –present -Chairperson, Technical Committee for the Development of Adult Basic Education Learning Materials in Botswana. DNFE, MOE.

2002-2008 Member, Rural Extension Coordinating Committee (RECC), Ministry of Finance & Developing Planning.

2004- Member, Reference committee for the assessment of the National Post-Literacy Programme.

2004 Member, CSO Household survey reference committee.

2003-2005 Chaired at least three seminars organized by the CSO, MFDP, DNFE.

1998- 2009 National Coordinator, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Botswana.

1998- 2007 Pastor, King’s Court Parish, RCCG, Botswana.

NOTE: In all these committees, I made my valuable contributions as a member or chairperson. In some instances, I use my personal resources for community welfare programmes.

Academic leadership (University of Botswana) (This area includes the following aspects: Strategy, Marketing and Outreach, academic development and quality assurance)

Strategy

1. By pursuing the ideal of team spirit, I have led the positioning of the Department as an exceptional success case in the implementation of semesterisation of programmes.

2. We consulted effectively in deciding on want to do in the Department.

3. We work together as equals, and there are no master-servant relationships or authoritarianism in the Department

Market and Outreach:

1. We were able to double the intake of students in our programmes by intensive marketing.

2. We were able to provide our Diploma in Adult Education by adopting the Open and Distance Learning mode.

3. We have been able to maintain links with the Unesco Institute for Lifelong Learning (UILL), the DVV and UNESCO

Academic development:

1. Mentorship has been achieved 100% in the Department of Adult Education, University of Botswana.

2. New programmes have been developed at the Department. For example, the Diploma in NGO Management programme has been established.

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3. The Ph.D programme in the Department of Adult Education, University of Botswana has been revamped and is now attracting the interest of many potential students from outside Botswana.

4. The curriculum was effectively monitored to ensure that it responded to new challenges.

Quality:

1. The Department of Adult Education Quality Assurance Team is very active in terms of ensuring that things are done effectively.

2. The staff in the Department of Adult Education, University of Botswana are on top in terms of doing quality research and papers that have been published in international outlets.

3. Chair, quality assurance, NWU, Mafikeng Campus, School for Teacher Ed. & Training

14. REFEREES: Professor T. E. B Assan School for Teacher Education & Training Faculty of Education & Training North West University Mafikeng Campus Professor M. Mokoena Director Academic Development Centre North-West Univesrity Mafikeng Campus Professor Brian Burtch Department of Crimonology Simon Fraser University Vancouver, CANADA E-mail: burtch@sfu.ca Professor Mike Osborne Institute of Education University of Glasgow Glasgow Scotland U.K. E-mail: mjo1@02email.co.uk

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15. SIGNATURE AND DATE PROFESSOR AKPOVIRE B. ODUARAN

Signed:… Date: 23/06/14