Chief administrative and accounting officer for the Home Economics Department
Develop and deliver curriculum for curses in culinary arts, food and nutrition, food safety and hospitality management
Utilizing creative teaching methods, demonstration and interactive activities, to enhance students’ understanding
Conduct Research in Home Economics and Hospitality management related areas.
Assistant Lecturer
College of Education, Ekiadolor, Benin. NG
04.1989 - 06.2002
Functioned as a classroom teacher
Facilitated classroom discussion, group projects and laboratory sessions and acquisition of practical skills
Project/Thesis Supervisor
Assisted in course development and curriculum planning for home economics and hospitality management programs
Assessment and evaluation of student’s performance
Participated in faculty meetings, committee and professional development activities.
Education
West African School Certificate -
Ife Girls’ High School
Doctor of Philosophy in Home Economics Education -
University of Benin
Benin, NG
11.2008
Masters In Home Economics Education -
University of Benin
Benin, NG
06.1997
Post Graduate Diploma in Technical Education -
University of Benin
Benin, NG
11.1991
Higher National Diploma -
The Polytechnic
Owo, NG
09.1983
Skills
Strong knowledge and experience in food and nutrition practices, home economics and hospitality management principles
Proficiency in curriculum development, instruction designs, and assessment, measurement, and evaluation strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The use of information technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences
Involved in ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends and current practices
Affiliations
Home Economics Teachers Association of Nigeria (HETAN), Member
National Association of Curriculum Theorist (NACT), Member
Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Member
Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), Member
International Union of Nutrition Scientist (IUNS), Member
Conferences Courses Seminars
Nutrition Status of Pre-School Children in Ekiadolor, A Rural Setting in Edo State, International Congress of Nutrition, Vienna, Austria, 08/2001
Identification of Local Recipes from Staple Food for the weaning of Babies in Nigeria, African Nutrition Leadership Program (ANLP), Parys, South Africa, 10/2002
Research Publications
Books and Monographs, Home Makers’ Cook Book, Ojo, A.K., Ejedegba. R., Ambik Press, Benin City, 165, 2000
Chapter In Book, The Place of Breast Feeding in Family Planning in Breast Feeding Practices in Developing Nations, Ojo, A . K et al, Breast Feeding Practices in Developing Nations, Ambik Press, Benin City, 2000
International Publication, Nutritional Status of Pre- School Children in Ekiadolor: A Rural Setting in Edo State Nigeria, Ojo, A.K., L. I. Salami, Annals of the Nutrition & Metabolism, 45, Supplement 1, 472, 2001
Journal Articles, The Place of Computer Education in Vocational and Technical Education, Ojo, A.K., Awoyale, E.O., Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development, 1, 3, 2003
Journal Articles, Food Consumption Practices of Households in Benin City: Implications for the Nutritionist, Salami, L. I, UKO- Aviomoh, E.E., Ojo A ,K., Journal of Home Economics Research, 5, 1, 2003
Journal Articles, Strategies for Teaching Overpopulation in Schools Through Home Economics Education, Ojo, A. K., Cas-Ogiegbaen, A, Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Istruction, 11, 3, 2002
Journal Articles, The Effect of Sensitized Teaching Method on Home Economics Students’ Acquisition of Practical Skills, Attitudes and Cognitive Achievement, Ojo, A. K., Benin Journal of Education, 7, 1, 102, 2008
Timeline
Part Time Lecturer
University of Benin, Benin City
08.2007 - 01.2009
Principal Lecturer
College of Education, Ekiadolor, Benin. NG
07.2002 - 07.2006
Assistant Lecturer
College of Education, Ekiadolor, Benin. NG
04.1989 - 06.2002
West African School Certificate -
Ife Girls’ High School
Doctor of Philosophy in Home Economics Education -
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