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Betty Akullu Ezati (PhD)
2nd July 1965
Department of Educational Foundations and Management
School of Education
Makerere University
256-77-2-467183 (mobile)
bezati@educ.mak.ac.ug
Profession:
Teacher educator
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1. Diploma in Child Rights, Classroom and School management, Lund University Sweden,
2013
2. Doctor of Philosophy - Title of the thesis: The Dynamics of Gender Equity and Equality
in Universities. An Analysis of Women Teachers’ Experiences at Makerere University,
Uganda (2004)
3. Graduate Diploma in Policy Studies, University of Alberta (1993- 1994).
4. Master of Education, Makerere University (1990 – 1992) Major areas of studies.
Sociological, Philosophical and Historical issues in education, Educational Management,
Research Methods and Data Management.
5. Bachelor of Arts with Education, majored in History (1986 – 1989)
OTHER SHORT COURSES ATTENDED
1. University of Kassel, Germany 2005 Training of Trainers. This course exposed me to
more issues on Organisational management, research management at institutional and
individual levels, teaching and learning in universities. Particularly we covered how to
deliver training on these areas to university teachers
2. University of Kassel, Germany 2004: Staff Development Program (areas covered
included Organizational management, teaching and learning in universities (pedagogy),
research management at institutional and individual levels, conducting tracer studies).
3. Uganda Management Institute: Basic Principles of Decentralization. 2004
4. DSE, Germany 1999: Qualitative Research Methodology (areas covered include designing
research, collecting and analyzing data, using of SPSS to analyze data)
6. University of Botswana. Making research findings user friendly to policy makers
ERNESA funded, 1997, 1998: The course involved exploring ways of making research
carried out in universities useful in society and in policy making. During this course we
explored ways of writing reports such that policy makers can easily use them.
7. Makerere University, 1999: Gender Training for Development Practice. This course
covered gender issues in development, gender and education, gender and health
8. Makerere University, 1998: Gender and Management. This study explored participation
of men and women in management, factors that affect participation of men and women in
management.
9. Makerere University, 1998: Gender and Social Policy In this study we were exposed to
mainstreaming gender in policy planning.
10. Makerere University, 1997 Gender Focused research methodology. This course
exposed me to the gender dynamics in rural areas, problems involved when collecting
data from men and women, particularly at household levels.
WORK EXPEREINCE
1990
– 1992
1993 to present
Namilyango College (headed History department)
Makerere University
RELEVANT EXPEREINCE
1. My education background, professional training and experience as a teacher and a teacher
educator in the School of Education, have enabled me to understand broader educational
issues in the country and beyond. Specifically, my understanding of the teaching and
learning process, school community interaction, the role of the teacher in the promotion
of peace and conflict resolution, promotion of equity and equality, promotion of child
rights in the school system has been enhanced. I am also conversant with research
management at institutional and individual level, learning organizational and managing
organizational change.
2. I also have a Graduate Diploma in Policy Studies from the University of Alberta, Canada.
This was obtained during a one-year intensive course on various issues such as Peace
Education, Global Education; theories and strategies, Functions of Education in
development, gender issues, curricula issues, educational research and teacher education,
Historical Studies of Education, Advance Curricula Studies, Peace and Multicultural
Education, Rural Sociology, Writing and Publication.
3. I have also conducted research on indigenous knowledge systems in Uganda, jointly with
member of the Department of Educational Foundations and Management. I was able to
explore different knowledge systems in Uganda, especially in Kigezi, Buganda and Teso,
the districts of Lira and Gulu and Busia. The content included knowledge systems on
education, medicine, wealth and economic activities, environment and agriculture. The
research also enabled me to explore utilization and preservation of the different
knowledge systems in the communities studied and how schools could utilize indigenous
knowledge.
4. I also participated together with a team of 5 in an evaluation of school environmental
programmes in Uganda. All these research and experiences have strengthened my
understanding of different issues.
5. I also participated in designing a pedagogy-training package for university academic staff
together with a UNESCO consultant and a team of 5. The main content of the program is
teaching, learning and evaluation in higher education. This program was drawn with the
intention of providing basic pedagogical training for non-teachers at the university. This
program has been used for training Makerere University staff since 1990. Team leader
for the training at Makerere University
6. Team leader: I have also participated in a research on Capacity Building for Teachers in
post conflict areas: A case study of Northern Uganda (funded by DFID). It bring together
5 universities namely Stranmillis University (Northern Ireland), Rwanda Institute of
Education, (Rwanda), Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone, Kyambogo University
(Uganda) Makerere University (Uganda)
7. Member: I have also participated in a tripartite partnership (Minesota University, USA,
Naruto University, Japan and Makerere University, Uganda). This project involved
strengthening head teachers’ management skills. We started by collecting data on head
teachers’ level of confidence in performing some management functions. The data was
used to write a training manual. I participated in the training of head teachers
8. I was a member of a project involving Open University UK and Makerere University.
(Together with school teachers, members of National Curriculum Development Centre,
Uganda National Examination Board and some publishers). This Project involved
developing materials for secondary school teachers. The main intention was to provide
materials for teachers especially those in resource deficient settings. These materials are
on CD and also on line. The CDs were distributed to rural schools in Uganda.
9. Team leader Uganda; Research on needs of learners affected by war. This was a
research collaboration with University of Winnipeg Canada and University of Florida
USA
Administrative responsibilities at Makerere University
1. I was a member of the technical committee mainstreaming gender into Makerere
University curriculum
2. Examination officer, School of Education, Makerere University from 2006 - 2007
3. School Practice officer of the School of Education 2007 – May 2013
4. Dean, School of Education August 2013 - date
Administrative responsibilities in the community
1. I serve as Chair Board of Governors Makerere College School
2. I am also the Chair Governing Council, NCDC
3. I serve as a member of the Governing Council Uganda Petroleum Institute
Community service and responsibilities
1. External examiner, Department of Educational Foundations, Kyambogo University 2007
– 2011 (theory)
2. External examiner, Nkumba University 2007 – 2010 (dissertations)
3. External Examiner Chancellor College, University of Malawi 2007 – 2010
(dissertations)
4. External examiner, Gulu University 2011 – 2014 (school practice)
5. External Examiner Masinde Muliro University, Kenya 2012 to date (theory)
6. I am a member of the editorial Board of an online journal of the University of Alberta
and Calgary
7. I teach a module on Gender and Development for the Commonwealth Youth Diploma
program, a distance education program.
Consultancy undertaken
a) Global evaluation of United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative for UNICEF New York
b) Evaluation of TOPSIP education program in Hoima and Buliisa districts for Tullow Oil
and Link Community Initiative. Research undertake together with Proscovia Namubiru
Ssentamu and H. E. Okurut.
c) Evaluation of the School Mother Project and Training School Mothers in Lira and Oyam
district for African Education Trust
d) Baseline Study of the Status of Girls’ education in Machakos and Naivasha, Kenya,
Uganda for Build Africa Kenya
e) Training Needs Assessment of University Managers in Uganda for NCHE Uganda.
Research undertaken together with Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu
f) Performance Appraisal of United Nation Girls Education Initiative (UNGEI) and Girls
Education Movement (GEM) in Uganda for UNICEF Uganda
g) Baseline Study on the Status of primary education in areas affected by war in Northern
and Western Uganda (For re-write the future programme) for Save the Children.
Research undertaken with J. C. Enon.
h) Evaluation of School Environment Education Programme (SEEP) for NEMA. Research
undertaken together with James Turyatemba, Ignatious Tabaru, Daniel Baabikwa and
Kijjagalwe Immaculate
i) Status of girls’ education in West Nile Region 1996 for CARE International
Some dissertations and thesis supervised
Nabirye Monica Sarah (Reg. 2010/HD04/3185U); Transforming University Education through
Policies: A Case of Makerere University (1990 - 2011)
Nakiyingi Agnes – 2012 (2008/HD04/13548 U) Student’s Perceptions on the Implementation of
the Education Sector HIV/AIDS Policy in Secondary Schools: The case of Kakuuto County in
Rakai District
Luttamaguzi John Bosco (2012) Influence of Moral Aptitude and Academic Performance of
undergraduate students in the School of Education, Makerere University
Abale Alice Corom (2012) 2005/HD04/3562U Staff relationships and Job satisfaction in Private
primary Schools in Kampala Districts
Lwamasaka Prosper – 2012 (2000/HD04/910U) The influence of working conditions on the
performance of teachers in schools: A Case Study of Primary Schools in Makindye Division,
Kampala District
Khawukha Muhamed (2012) 2001/HD04/827U Performance of Head teachers with and without
Degree in Education Administration in Kampala District
PhD
Wafula W.S (graduated 2012).
Annie Begimisa (graduated 2013 (99/HD04/1315U) Primary Education levels attained by
women and perceived Quality of life in Rural Households of Nyarurambi Parish, Kabale District
South Western Uganda
Conferences and workshops attended
1. 16th Annual International Conference on Education (ATINER) May 19 – 22 2014 Italy
Presented a paper on Duality in Teacher Preparation and teacher identity: Experience
from Makerere University
2. SACHES Annual conference 2011, Eduardo Mondele University, Mozambique, Monday
presented a paper on Role of parents in the education of children in post conflict
situations
3. SACHES Annual conference 2009, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Monday 02 to
Wednesday 04 November 2009, “Education for Development in Hard Times” presented
a paper on Education in post conflict situations: Strategies that work
4. DETA conference 2009, Accra, Ghana, July 2009, “Education in difficult times: The
need for a New teacher” presented a paper on Teaching in Post Conflict areas: A
comparison of Teachers’ experiences in Rwanda and Uganda
5. UNISTAFF international Forum University of Kassel, Germany March 2009, Presented a
paper on Strengthening professional development programmes at Makerere University
for enhanced participation and effectiveness
6. Teacher education at a Distance at UNISA South Africa – October 2008: Presented a
paper on “Enhancing quality of teacher trainees’ through reflective Journal writing
during school practice: experiences from Makerere University”.
7. SACHES conference - University of Lesotho 2007: Presented a paper on Stakeholders
perception of the Relevance of the Curriculum in primary schools. Experience from
Northern Uganda
8. SACHES conference - University of Dar-es salaam September 2005: Presented a paper
on Gender and job determinant of university teaching
9. 4th International Women’s Conference, Kampala, Presented a paper on “Gender
implication of Recruitment policy in universities”
10. Conference on Higher Education and Development. University of Kassel 2004
11. Pedagogy in Higher Education, 2003- 2004 (resource person).
12. Free University Germany Jan, 2000 presented a paper on “Challenges of Intercultural
education”
PUBLICATIONS
1. Namubiru, Ssentamu, P., Ezati Akullu B., Bisaso R., Pekkola, E & Hölttä S. (2014).
Migrating a professional field of study in a multi-institutional partnership: facilitators’
experience in the competence based curriculum development process In Tuning Journal
2. Alice Merab Kagoda and Betty Akullu Ezati (2013): Primary teacher education
institutions: their contribution to Quality education in Uganda in Problems in
Education in the 21 Century
3. Betty Akullu Ezati, Cornelius Ssempala & Peter Ssenkusu (2012): Teachers’ perception
of the effects of young people’ war experiences on teaching and learning in Northern
Uganda (a book chapter entitled Education, conflict and Development)
4. Proscovia N. Ssentamu, Betty A. Ezati and Mary T.K Ocheng: Does assessment
feedback during practicum facilitate students to improve on their practice? Lessons from
Makerere University in Malawi Journal of Education 2011
5. Betty Akullu Ezati, Proscovia N. Ssentamu, Mary T.K Ocheng & Leah Sikoyo:
“Enhancing Quality of Student Teachers’ Practices through Reflective Journal Writing
during School Practice” Perspectives in Education, Vol. 28 no. 2 June 2010
6. Betty Akullu Ezati & Mugimu Christopher: “Pedagogy and Challenges of providing
continuous professional development in pedagogy for Higher education staff in Africa”
In Comparative and Higher Education Vol. 2 Spring 2010
7. Betty Akullu Ezati: “Effectiveness and Sustainability of the Girl child retention
programmes in Arua District” in The Uganda Education Journal, 2001
8. Betty Akullu Ezati & Elizabeth Opit: “Progress in the Implementation of Education for
All in Uganda” in ENTWICKLUNGS – POLITIK Sept. 2000
9. Ensuring quality in a changing environment: experiences from Makerere University
(together with Dr. J.C. Oonyu – conference proceedings of the 1st international
conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education, Kenyatta University
10. Betty Akullu Ezati, Jan Stewart, Jody Lynn McBrien, Cornelius Ssempala and Peter
Ssenkusu “Parent Involvement in Primary Education in Post-Conflict Northern Ugandan”
(Submitted for publication to Africa Education Review)
Research Awards
Research award by CODESREA on Governance Models and the Quality of Leadership in
African Universities (together with Dr. Oonyu and Halima Abubaker)
Research on the theme “Education and Social Change”. Funded by DSE, Germany 2000. A
report was written and published
Research on Quality Assurance Mechanism in Uganda’s Secondary School Sub Sector funded by
I@mak. (Together with Dr. J.C. Oonyu and Dr. M. Odada). The first phase has been completed
and a report written.
Research on Management of Change at Makerere University funded by School of Graduate
Studies, Makerere University (Together with Dr. J.C. Oonyu).
Capacity Building for Teachers in post conflict areas: A case study of Northern Uganda (funded
by DFID)
Membership of Professional Bodies
South African Comparative and History of Education Society (SACHES)
Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly
describe me, my qualifications, and my experience.
30th October 2014