Dr. NALAILA STEPHANO |Social Sciences | BusinessTrailblazer Achievement Award
Dr. Stephano Nalaila is a seasoned professional in Comparative Education and International Studies, serving as a Lecturer at Mzumbe University since 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Education and International Studies from Kenyatta University, Kenya. Dr. Nalaila excels in teaching Comparative & International Education, Communication Skills in Management, and Digital Literacy Skills. As the Coordinator of Research and Publications at Mzumbe, he demonstrates strong leadership and a commitment to enhancing report-writing skills among public and private sector officials. His research focuses on digital literacy, educational development, and women’s mobility in urban areas.
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🎓 Education Background
PhD: Comparative Education and International Studies, Kenyatta University, Kenya (2023). M.Ed: Comparative Education and International Studies, Kenyatta University (2015). BA Education (Hons): Linguistics & Geography, University of Dar es Salaam (2009). Diploma in Teachers’ Education: Morogoro Teachers’ College, Tanzania (2005). Advanced Secondary School: Morogoro Secondary School, Morogoro, Tanzania (2002). Ordinary Secondary School: Ihungo Secondary School, Kagera, Tanzania (1999)
💼 Professional Experience
Lecturer: Mzumbe University (2023-Present), Assistant Lecturer: Mzumbe University (2016-2023), Tutorial Fellow: Mzumbe University (2011-2016), Head of Department-Quality Assurance Support Services: Mzumbe University (2015-2018)
📚 Academic Activities
- Trainer, Consultant, and Researcher in Comparative & International Education, Communication Skills in Management, Digital Literacy Skills.
🏢 Administrative Positions
- Coordinator: Research and Publications, Directorate of Research, Publications, and Postgraduate Studies (2023-Present)
- Secretary: Editorial Board, Mzumbe University Research Bulletin (2023-Present)
📅 Trainings, Workshops, Conferences, and Seminars Attended
Regional Convening on the Impact of Private Universities on Public Universities in Africa, KSMS, Nairobi (2024). 3rd Annual Sustainability and Development Conference, University of Michigan (2022, Virtual). 1st International Conference on Digital Transformation, TERNET, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2021). Transformative Learning Workshop, TESCEA project, Arusha, Tanzania (2018). Annual Forum of the East African Higher Education Quality Assurance Network, Kigali, Rwanda (2018). Introducing Blended Learning and Online Collaborative Research, Mzumbe University (2017). Lib@web Moodle project workshop, Antwerp, Belgium (2016). Quality Assurance in University Academic Setting Training, Morogoro, Tanzania (2014). 21st Century eLearning and Innovation Conference, Nairobi, Kenya (2014). E-learning Africa Workshop, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2015). Short Courses and Consultancy Skills Training, Mzumbe University, Tanzania (2015)
📑 Consultancy Activities
Establishment of a Centre for Teaching Excellence and Training Materials (2023), Mzumbe University. Annual Health Sector Performance Profile Report (2021), Ministry of Health, Tanzania. Monitoring Implementation of the Tanzania Covid-19 Socioeconomic Response and Recovery Plan (2021-2022), Ministry of Finance and Planning. Curriculum Development (2022), TEA-Morogoro. Development of a Secondary School Teachers’ Manual on Education for Sustainable Development (2018), Tanzania Forest Conservation Group. Installation of an Online Application and Admission System (2017), Mzumbe University. Developing Online Training Material for MBA Programs (2016-2019), Mzumbe University. Institutional Self-Assessment for Re-accreditation (2016-2017), Mzumbe University. Lib@Web Moodle Project to Develop E-literacy and E-contents Course (2016-2017), Flemish Inter-University Council
🔬 Research Activities
Enhancing Low-Income Women’s Mobility and Access to Boda Boda Taxi Services (2023, Ongoing). Practical Challenges and Prospects of Teenage Mothers’ Right to Education in Tanzania (Ongoing). ICT Environment for Learning and Students’ Digital Literacy Skills in Tanzania (Doctoral Work). Classroom Support for Students’ Digital Literacy Skills at Mzumbe University (2022). Women Participation in Agro-Processing SMEs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2020). Impact of 3Ks School Reforms and Secondary School Selection Process in Tanzania (2018). Multiple Literacies Approach in Morogoro Regions’ Secondary Schools (2017). Agricultural Input Assessment in Tanzania (2016). Training Needs Assessment for Tanzania Forestry Services Agency (2015). Research Assistant in Alberta-Mzumbe University Collaboration
Publication:📝
- Classroom support for students’ digital literacy skills for learning in Tanzania’s public universities
Authors: S Nalaila, V Wawire, PM Gathara
Journal: Development in Practice
Volume: 32
Issue: 7
Pages: 867-878
Year: 2022
Citations: 3
- Students’ Digital Literacy Skills for Learning in Selected Tanzania’s Public Universities
Authors: S Nalaila, E Emmanuel, Frank
Journal: Cogent Education
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
Article Number: 2355350
Year: 2024
Citations: 1
- Students’ Classroom Use of Information and Communication Technologies: Implication on their Digital Literacy Skills in Tanzanian Universities
Authors: S Nalaila, V Wawire, PM Gathara
Journal: Msingi Journal
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Pages: 108-125
Year: 2022
- Philosophies, Paradigms and Approaches to Inquiry: Research Methodology
Authors: D Msabila, N Stephen
Year: 2017
- ICT use for Teaching and Learning at Mzumbe University-Tanzania
Authors: S Nalaila
Institution: Kenyatta University-Nairobi, Kenya
Year: 2015
- Blended learning in Universities: Students’ Perspectives
Authors: S Nalaila
Journal: E-learning Conference-Nairobi
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Pages: 18-15
Year: 2014
- Towards effective Research proposal and dissertation writing: Principles and Practices
Authors: D Msabila, S Nalaila
Year: 2013