Dr at University of EMBU, Kenya.
🎉🏆 Congratulations, HELLEN NJURA, on receiving the esteemed Best Faculty Award from Young scientist Awards! 🌟 Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have made a significant impact in the field of Agricultural Education. 🌌 Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is truly commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done! 🌟
👨🏫 HELLEN NJURA, an Professor at the University of EMBU, Kenya, stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the Social Sciences. Holding a PhD Thesis on: Contribution of the Agricultural Teaching Approaches to Food Security: a Case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚
🌐 Professional Profiles:
Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (2015 – 2020)Specialization: Research – Agricultural Teaching ApproachesInstitution: University of EmbuGrade: Awarded Master of Education in Educational Management (Planning Option) (2006 – 2013)Institution: Egerton UniversityGrade: Conferred – 69 points
Work Experiences:
- University of Embu
- Duration: Sep 2015 to date
- Nature/Position of Work: Part-time lecturer
- Teaching:
- Undergraduate students:
- Education and Development (TAP 102)
- Curriculum Development (EAP 201)
- General Instructional Methods (ECT 201)
- Educational Administration (EAP 402)
- Philosophy of Teaching (TFD 407)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education students:
- Curriculum Development (EAP 501)
- General Instructional Methods (ECT 501)
- Master of Education students:
- Policies in Educational Planning (EAP 707)
- Wango AIC Secondary School
- Duration: Oct 2007 to date
- Nature/Position of Work: Teaching (Agriculture/Biology)
- Roles:
- Head of Department (HOD) Sciences
- Class teacher (2008-2011 and 2015-2018)
- Matron – Young Farmers Club (YFC)
- Matron – Green Initiative Challenge (by KENGEN) – Wango AIC Sec
- Matron – Environmental club
- Matron – Young Christian Students (YCS) movement.
- Don Bosco Girls Secondary, Embu
- Duration: Jan 2005-Sep 2007
- Nature/Position of Work: Teaching (Agriculture/Biology)
- Roles:
- Matron – Young Farmers Club (YFC)
- Matron – Young Christian Students (YCS) 🌱
Research Areas:
- PhD Thesis:
- Title: Contribution of the Agricultural Teaching Approaches to Food Security: a Case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya 🌾
- Research Focus: Examining the impact of agricultural teaching methods on enhancing food security in secondary schools within Embu County, Kenya.
Top Noted Publications:
- Teaching secondary school agriculture at the psychomotor domain: a conceptual framework for enhanced skills development for food security.
- Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S.T.
- Journal: The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Year: 2020
- DOI: 10.1080/1389224X.2020.1816479
- The Relationship between Agricultural Teaching Approaches and Food Security in Kenya.
- Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., Taaliu, S.T., & Kakai, S.K.
- Journal: Education Research International
- Year: 2020
- Article ID: 8847864
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8847864
- Effect of Agricultural Teaching Approaches on Skills Development for Food Security: a case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya.
- Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S.T.
- Journal: The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Year: 2020
- Volume: 26:3
- Pages: 239-252
- DOI: 10.1080/1389224X.2019.1680401
- Agricultural Teaching Approaches Employed in Secondary Schools for Food Security: a case of Embu County, Kenya.
- Authors: Njura, H. J., Kubai I.K., Taaliu, S. M.
- Journal: International Journal of Education and Research
- Year: 2019
- Volume: 7
- Number: 4
- Pages: 115-132
- Constraints in Teaching Secondary School Agriculture for Food Security: a case of Embu County, Kenya.
- Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S.T.
- Journal: IOSR- Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Year: 2019
- Enhancing Food Security and Nutrition through Innovative Practical Agricultural Teaching Approaches: a case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya.
- Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S.T.
- Journal: International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology
- Year: 2019
- Volume: 6
- Number: 4
- Month: May 📘