CURRICULUM VITAE FOR DR. FRED MASAGAZI MASAAZI
1 PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name
Surname
Gender
Place of Birth
Citizenship
Marital Status
Current Rank/Position
: Fred
: Masagazi-Masaazi
:Male
: Buwama, Mawokota, Mpigi District.
:Ugandan
: Married with Children
:Associate Professor and
Principal, College of Education and External Studies,
Makerere University
Current Address
College of Education and External Studies
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062 Kampala
Uganda
Tel: + 256 – 772 – 369938
E-mail: fremas@educ.mak.ac.ug
2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Period
Institution
Degree/Diploma obtained
1999-2004
Makerere University
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
1992-1994
Makerere University
Master of Arts in Luganda Language
1989-1990
Makerere University
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
1986-1989
Makerere University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.)
3. AREA OF SPECIALISATION
Language Education: African languages, mother tongue education, language
policy related issues, language research, literature in language.
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4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Year
Rank
2012
Associate Professor
Roles
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Teaching and Graduate Supervision
Other Academic and Professional Roles
Supervision of doctoral students
Supervision of masters students
Teaching Luganda Methods and Content to Master of Education Students
Overall coordination of School Practice
Year
Rank
2001-2011
Senior Lecturer
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Teaching Luganda Methods and Content to Master of Education Students
Coordination of School Practice
Presented a keynote address on the theme ‘What the Luganda Language has achieved
in the Last Fifty Years’ on the Annual Nsimbi Day.
Presented a keynote address on the theme ‘The Youth as Touch Bearer for
Development’ in the First Baganda Graduates Conference organised by the
Ministry of Youth, Buganda Kingdom.
Presented a paper entitled ‘The Language Policy in Lower Primary
Education’ in the Annual Luganda Conference
Presented a paper entitled ‘Back to the Mother Tongue Instruction in
Ugandan Education System: Justification’ in a workshop organised by
National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC).
Facilitated a workshop in the National Education Graduate Students’
Conference on Educational Research: Processes and Dissemination of
Findings.
Year
1996-2000
Rank
Lecturer
Roles
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Teaching Luganda Methods and Content to Master of Education Students,
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Students, Undergraduate Students and
Distance Education Students
Reviewed the Master of Education in Luganda Programme
Reviewed the Post Graduate Diploma in Education – Luganda Programme
Reviewed the Bachelor of Arts with Education Semester Programme
Supervised Samuel Kironde (M.A. Luganda)
Supervised Ssali Damascus (M.A. Luganda)
Supervised Male Godfrey (M.A. Luganda
Supervised Nabiccu Sarah (M.Ed. Luganda)
Supervised Nakazzi Winfred (M.Ed. Luganda)
Supervised Louis Kakinda (M.Ed. Luganda)
Supervised Nabweggamo Miriam (M.Ed. Luganda)
Supervised Nakazzi Winfred (M.Ed. Luganda)
Supervised Nankindu Prosperous (M.Ed. Luganda
Supervised Nakazzi Winfred (M.Ed Luganda)
Internal Examiner of Kabanda I. (M.Ed English)
Internal Examiner of Mastullah Nambajjwe (M.Ed German)
Internal Examiner of Naddumba Annet (M.A. Luganda)
Delivered a paper entitled ‘Setting and Testing in Luganda
Convened a workshop on ‘Elaboration of Scientific Concepts in Luganda’
organised by Rednet at Makerere University
Presented a paper entitled ‘The Position of Luganda at NCDC under the
theme ‘Strategies of Developing the Ugandan Languages.
Presented a paper entitled ‘Professional Skills for Luganda Teachers in
PTCs’ in a workshop organised for Principal Tutors of PTCs at Kibuli PTC
Chaired the Annual Luganda Teachers’ Workshop where he presented a paper
entitled ‘Introduction of the Integrated Teaching in Luganda’
Drafted the Bachelor of Education, Institute of Teacher Education,
Kyambogo, Luganda Programme
Drafted the Bachelor of Education, Distance Programme (Luganda)
Year
Rank
1994-1995
Assistant Lecturer
Roles
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Teaching Luganda Methods and Content
Participated in the review of luganda language education programmes
Member of the Review Panel of Luganda Bible Translation. Bible Society
of Uganda
Participated in the Primary Teachers’ College (PTC) Syllabus Writing
workshop
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Participated in a seminar on the Theme “New Approaches in the teaching
of Luganda” organized for teachers of Luganda in Secondary Schools and
presented a paper: TheTeaching of Novels in Luganda
Executive Committee Member of Ekibiina ky’Olulimi Oluganda
5. MANAGERIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Period
Responsibility Held
March 2010 – May 2013
Dean, School of Education
i.
Improved image of the Office of the Dean
ii.
Weekly updates to members of staff on the developments in the School build rapport
and commitment
iii.
Beautification of the external outlook of the School of Education
iv.
Successfully coordinated Annual National Conferences in the following
disciplines, English & Literature Education, Luganda Language Education,
History Education, Geography Education, Kiswahili Language Education, and
Economics Education
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Guided a public dialogue on “Uganda @ 50: Where is the Ugandan Teacher?”
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Engagement in international collaborations and partnerships
the LMUU Project to which the School of Education has contributed
expertise in curriculum development for the Post Graduate Diploma in
Higher Education Leadership and Management at Uganda Management Institute.
Eight members of the academic staff have been trained in higher
education leadership and management
The Education for sustainable development (ESD) project (two members ofstaff
trained in Sweden and South Africa)
Capacity building for academic staff from the University of Juba and
Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Norway on the NUCOOP
project funded by NORAD (June 2012)
Under the Association of Liberian Universities and Makerere University
memoranda, Liberian students are pursuing master level degrees in
education
Kigali Institute of Education (KIE) and the School of Education,
Makerere University - Visit to KIE by members of the academic staff in the
School of Education in March 2012
Valuable Experience gained
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Image-building is a crucial element for enhancing staff productivity
Teamwork built among academic staff should be sustained
Regular involvement of stakeholders has continued to enhance the image of the School
of Education
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Curriculum reviews and changes in teacher training in the School of Education have
been informed by the experiences of in-service teachers at such forums.
Initiating and sustaining international collaborations and partnerships as means for
diversifying income and ensuring sustainable quality. Sustaining collaborations for staff
development
Period
2005-2010
Responsibility Held
Head, Department of Language Education, School of Education
Key Achievements
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Led the development of the integrated-functional approach to language teaching
Leading the process of domesticating language education programmes
NORAD-funded research project on a survey of interactive teaching methods in Tertiary
Secondary and Primary Schools
Initiating and sustaining innovations in teaching in higher education and in teacher
education in particular
Enhancing quality assurance in academic programmes
Capacity development in collaborative research among academic staff
2002-2005
Ag. Head, Department of Language Education, School of Education
2008 – 2013
Minister of Education and Sports, Buganda Kingdom .
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Introduced strategic leadership education activities at all levels
Coordinating Private –Private and Private-Public Partnership for Muteesa I Royal
University
Improved the image and relevance of vocational education
2007-2008
State Minister of Education, Buganda Kingdom
i. Entrenching quality and competitiveness among education institutions in the Kingdom
2007
Ex-Officio Member, Muteesa 1 Royal University Council
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2005-2007
Vice Chairperson of the Academic Committee, Muteesa 1 Royal
University Council
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Supervising curriculum reform at the Muteesa 1 Royal
University
Improved knowledge and skills in curriculum design
2005-2007
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Member, Muteesa 1 Royal University Council
Strategic decisions for the expansion of Muteesa I Royal University
Strategic decision making and leadership
2004-2005
Chairman of the Secretariat and Member of Muteesa 1 Royal
University Task Force
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Developed the initial concept paper for the
Buganda University
Improved skills and knowledge in higher education
functionality
2001-2007
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Chairman, Buganda Education Commission
Developed the Ministry of Education and Sports Policy on strategy and operational
basics
Strategy and education policy development and operationalization
Improved knowledge and skills in educational policy formulation
1999-2001
Member, Board of Governors, Buganda Royal Institute of Business
and Technical Education
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Strategic leadership
1998-2001
Commission
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Member of the Scholarship Committee of the Buganda Education
Equity-based decision making
1998-2001
Secretary to the Secondary and Tertiary Committee of Buganda
Education Commission
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Strategic leadership
1998-2001
Deputy Secretary to Buganda Education Commission
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Strategic leadership
1997-2001
Commissioner of Education, Buganda Education Commission,
Ministry of Education & Sports, Buganda Kingdom
i.
Strategic leadership
Other relevant experience
Period
Responsibility Held
2011 – to date
Chairperson, Board of Governors, Makerere College School
2011-2012
Member, Project Board, Building Institutional Capacity for
Training Leadership and Management of Ugandan Universities
(LMUU) Project
2005
Chairman, Board of Governors, St. James Bulaga
2002-2004
Chief Examiner in charge of Paper 360/3 – Luganda Literature A’
Level
1999-2001
Chairman, Board of Governors, Lubiri High School
2000- to date
Advisory Board Member of Voluntary Action for Development –
a Local NGO working in Mpigi and Kampala District
1998-2000
External Examiner, Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo
Examinations for Grade V
1997-2000
Member of Luganda Language and Publications Committee,
Ministry of Culture, Language and Publications, Buganda
Kingdom
1993-1998
1991-1997
1992-1993
1992- to date
1989- to date
1989-1990
Esaze Newspaper
Member of the Board of Governors, Pride Academy, Kampala
Executive Committee Member, of Ekibiina ky’Olulimi Oluganda
Secretary for Youth, Resistance Council 1, Namaalwa II Bukesa
Parish
Moderator of Luganda Examinations at ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level (UNEB)
President: Luganda Teachers’ Association
Features writer in a Local Luganda Newspaper: Emmambya
1989-1990
Presenter/Producer of Tuula Tusome Radio Programme. A
reviewing programme of Luganda books on Radio Uganda
1989-1990
Presenter/Producer of Emboozi okuva mu Ekibiina
ky’Olulimi
Oluganda on Radio Uganda
1989
Luganda Examinations Setter ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level (UNEB)
1989
Examiner of Luganda Examinations ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level (UNEB)
1988-1989
Editor of Tuzimbe Oluganda: A bi-annual Journal by Luganda
Students of Makerere University
1986-1993
Consultant, Luganda Consultancy Bureau
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1985-1986
District Branch
1985-1986
Vice Chairman, Luganda Teachers’ Association, Kampala/Mpigi
Chairman, Luganda Club of Kampala High School
Special Recognition and Achievements
2004
I was the pioneer candidate to be awarded a Ph.D in Luganda,
Language Education of Makerere University
1998
Awarded the ‘Ekitiibwa kwe Kwaffe’ by Buganda Kingdom for the
exemplary service in the Education and Luganda Language
Development
1998
Mutabani wa Kasooba: Literacy piece: on Omuzimu gwa
Kasooba: an ‘A’ level set book
1995
Eggwanga Effu: Literacy Commentary on ‘A’ Level set book. Being
used in secondary schools offering Luganda at ‘A’ Level
1994
One of the first two candidates to obtain the Master of Arts
(Luganda), Makerere University
1992
Co-authored Balya n’Ensekeezi (Poetry book for ‘O’ Level) that was
used by secondary schools as a set book, 2001-2003
6. Academic: Research and Publications
Refereed Books
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Today's Language:History and Usage (Olulimi lwaleero: Ennono n’Enkozesa
y’ebigambo), 2011, Fountain Publishers
The Teacher and Teaching Culture
(Omusomesa n’Ebyobuwangwa), 2010,
Fountain Publishers
Refereed Journal Articles
Mulumba, M. B. & Masagazi, M. F. (2012).Challenges to African Development:
The Medium of Instruction in Uganda’s Education System. In Pedagogy,
Culture & Society. 20 (3), pp. 435-450
Theses/Dissertations
- Title of M. A. dissertation: Okugaziya Ebigambo mu Luganda Ebikozesebwa mu Byenjigiriza
mu Masomero ga Pulayimale
- Title of Ph D thesis: Prospects and Challenges of Improving the Teaching of Luganda through
the Integrated-Functional Approach.
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