Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Conferences Courses Seminars
Research Publications
Timeline
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AARINOLA OJO

AARINOLA OJO

Katy,TX

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Lecturer

University of Benin, Benin City
08.2007 - 01.2009
  • Part Time Lecturer, Home Economics Department

Principal Lecturer

College of Education, Ekiadolor, Benin. NG
07.2002 - 07.2006
  • Functioned as a classroom lecturer
  • Project/Thesis Supervisor
  • Head of department, Home Economics
  • 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 -

University of Benin

Masters In Home Economics Education -

University of Benin

Post Graduate Diploma in Technical Education -

University of Benin

Higher National Diploma -

The Polytechnic
AARINOLA OJO