ACADEMIC STAFF PROFESSIONAL PROFILE FORM
1. Personal Data
Name: Maureen Mweru
Title/Qualifications:
PhD (Developmental Psychology – Child Development)
M.Ed (Educational Psychology – Child Development)
B.Ed (Arts) First Class Honors
Department/Unit/Section: Early Childhood Studies Department Kenyatta University, Kenya.
Contact Address: Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: maureenmweru@yahoo.com
Position: Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Psychology; Child Development
Research Interests: Early Childhood
2. Conference Presentations
S/No
Presenter
Title of Paper presented
City/Country
Date of
Conference
1.
Mweru, M
Shanghai, China
8-12 July, 2014
2.
Mweru, M
Kampala, Uganda
6-8 November,
2013
3.
Mweru, M.
Mweru, M.
Cape Town, South
Africa
Edmonton, Canada
22-27 July, 2012
4.
5.
Mweru, M.
Bullying in Kenyan Primary Schools:
Causes, Impact and Possible
Intervention Strategies
The Psychology of Music: Music
Preference and Its Influence on Young
Children in Kenya
Kenyan Siblings and Peers as
Educational Stakeholders
Bullying in Kenyan Schools: Causes,
Impact and Possible Intervention
Strategies
Early Childhood Education in Kenya
Oslo, Norway
6.
Mweru, M.
Oxford, United
Kingdom
7.
Mweru, M.
What can Schools Learn from Children
about use of Culturally Relevant
Methods and Materials?
Research with Children in Kenya:
Methods Used and Challenges Faced
17-20 October,
2011
13-15 September,
2011
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
22-24 November,
2010
1
8-12 July, 2012
8.
Mweru, M.
9.
10.
Mweru, M.
Mweru, M.
11.
Mweru, M.
12.
Mweru, M.
13.
15.
Mweru, M.
&
Ng’asike, J
Mweru, M.
&
Ng’asike, J
Mweru, M.
16
Mweru, M.
14.
Psychology of Learning for Learners
between ages three and eight and
Implications on Primary Teacher
Education
Early Childhood Education in Kenya
Sibling Teaching during Sibling
Caretaking
Early Childhood Research Funding in
Sub-Saharan Africa
Overcrowded Classrooms
Research Funding in Sub-Saharan
Africa
Mechanisms and Priorities in Child
Research Funding in Sub-Saharan
Africa.
Siblings as Teachers and Socialization
Agents
Sibling Teaching in the Context of Play
Nairobi, Kenya
8-9 October,
2009
Limbe, Cameroon
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Livingstone, Zambia
7-8 August, 2009
4-6 May, 2009
Johannesburg, South
Africa
Stockholm, Sweden
Dakar, Senegal
21-22 November,
2006
Durban, South Africa
23 - 29 July, 2006
Oxford, United
Kingdom
14-16 July, 2005
9.
3. Consultancy and Community Service
Consultant (s) Consulting
Person/ Body/ Organization
Mweru, M.
African Population and Health Research
Council
Mweru, M.
Visiting Scholar in the International
Master of Early Childhood Education
programme at Oslo University College
Mweru, M.
Kenya Institute of Education
Mweru, M.
The Council for the Development of
Social Science Research in Africa
(CODESRIA)
Mweru, M.
The East African Journal of Educational
Research
Mweru, M.
International Social Work Journal
Mweru, M.
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
Educational Publishers
Mweru, M.
Commission for University Education –
Kenya
Mweru, M.
Kenya National Examinations Council
S/No
1.
4. Affiliation to Professional Bodies
Name of professional body
The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD)
S/No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
20-22 August,
2008
17-20 March,
2008
25-26 January,
2007
Year
Title Consultancy Service
2012 -2013
Reviewing Early Childhood
Development Literature
Visiting scholar
2011
2009
2009 and
2006
Facilitator
Resource Person
2009
Reviewing journal articles
2008-2009
2008-2009
2009 to date
Reviewing journal articles
To author Early Childhood
Development books
Evaluating Curricular
2007 to 2012
Various activities
2.
Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA)
3.
Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA)
2
5. Publications
s/no
Author
Year
1.
Ngure, G.,
Begi, N.,
Kimani, E., &
Mweru, M.
2014
2.
Kinuthia, F.,
Kombo, K. &
Mweru, M.
2013
3.
Mweru, M., &
Murungi, C.
2013
4.
Mweru, M.
2012
5.
Kendi, L.,
Mweru, M., &
Kinai, T.
2012
6.
Makabira, R.,
Mweru, M., &
Kariuki, A.
2012
7.
8.
Jakoyo, G.,
Wanjiru, R. &
Mweru, M.
Wanjiru, R.,
Mweru, M. &
Jakoyo, G.
2011
2011
Title
Journal/Book/Book
Chapter
Utilization of
Journal Article published in
Instructional Media for the Journal of Education,
Quality Training in Pre- 2(7), 1-22
primary School
Teacher Training
Colleges in Nairobi
County, Kenya
Determinants of
Journal Article published in
Preschool Teachers’
the African Journal of
Attitudes Towards
Teacher Education, 3(1), 1-14
Teaching
What can Schools
Journal Article published in
Learn from Children
the Journal of Emerging
about Use of Culturally Trends in Educational
Relevant Methods and
Research and Policy Studies
Materials?
(JETERAPS), 4(3), 491-498
Teachers’ Influence on Journal Article published in
Children’s Selection
the African Journal of
and Use of Play
Teacher Education, 2 (2)
Materials in Kenya
HIV/AIDS Knowledge Journal Article published in
and Risk Perception of European Scientific Journal, 8
Visually Impaired and
(8)
Sighted Pupils in
Kenya
Language Activities for Book published by the Jomo
Pre Primary 1
Kenyatta Foundation
(Learners’ book and
Teacher’s book)
Life Skills
Development Activities
for Day Care Learners
(Pupil’s book and
Teacher’s book)
CRE Activities for Day
Care Learners (Pupil’s
book and Teacher’s
book)
ISBN/ISSN/Reference No.
ISSN: 2347-8225
Website:
https://journal.lib.uoguelph.c
a/index.php/ajote/issue/view/
138
ISSN: 2141-6990
Website:
https://journal.lib.uoguelph.c
a/index.php/ajote/issue/view/
138
ISSN 1857-7881
ISBN 9966-22-912-4
(Pupil’s book)
Book published by the Jomo
Kenyatta Foundation
ISBN 9966-22-920-5
(Teacher’s book)
ISBN 9966-22-860-8
(Pupil’s book)
Books published by the Jomo
Kenyatta Foundation
ISBN 9966-22-873-X
(Teacher’s book)
ISBN 9966-22-853-5
(Pupil’s book)
ISBN 9966-22-872-1
(Teacher’s book)
3
9.
Mweru, M.
2011
Sibling Caregiving and
the Teaching Roles of
Children During Early
Childhood Years in
Kenya
10.
Mweru, M.
2011
11
Mweru, M.
2010
12
Mweru, M.,
Jakoyo, G. &
Gathugu, R.
Mweru, M.,
Jakoyo, G. &
Wanjiru, R.
Mweru, M.,
Jakoyo, G. &
Wanjiru, R.
Mweru, M. &
Njuguna, J.
Mweru, M.,
& Ng’asike,
J.
2010
Use and Abuse of
Massed Practice in
Kenyan Primary
Schools
Why are Kenyan
Teachers Still Using
Corporal Punishment
Eight Years After a
Ban on Corporal
Punishment?
Outdoor Activities for
Day Care Learners
Mweru, M.
2008
13
14
15
16.
17
2009
Language Activities for
Day Care Learners
2009
Science Activities for
Day Care Learners
2009
Personality
Development
Mechanisms and
Priorities in Child
Research Funding in
Sub-Saharan Africa
2009
Women, Migration and
HIV/AIDS in Kenya
Book chapter published in the
book “Handbook of African
Theories and Practices: A
Generative Teacher
Education Curriculum”.
Edited by Bame Nsamenang
and Therese Tchombe and
published by Presses
Universitaires d’Afriques,
Yaounde, Cameroon.
Journal article published in
the Journal of Educational
Research in Africa (JERA),
No. 3, 2011
Journal article published in
Child Abuse Review, 19, 4,
248-258.
ISBN 978-9956-444-64-2
Book published by The Jomo
Kenyatta Foundation
ISBN 9966-22-794-6
Book published by The Jomo
Kenyatta Foundation
Educational Publishers
Book published by The Jomo
Kenyatta Foundation
Educational Publishers
Book published by Longhorn
Publishers Kenya
Book chapter published in the
monograph “Child Research
In Africa, The African Child
Research Network Initiative
Report on the colloquium
held on 21 and 22
November 2006, Dakar,
Senegal” edited by Shung
King, M., September, R.,
Okatcha, F.M. and Cardoso,
C. and produced by the
Council for the Development
of Social Science Research in
Africa (CODESRIA) and
Childwatch International.
Journal article published in
International Social Work
Journal, 51(3), 337-347.
ISBN 9966-22-735-0
4
ISSN 2073-6073
DOI: 10.1002/car.1121
ISBN 9966-22-736-9
ISBN 978 9966 36 4404
ISBN 978-2-86978-262-4
DOI:
10.1177/0020872807088080
18
Mweru, M.
2008
Moulding the Child:
Parents, Siblings and
School pp. 123-130
19
Mweru, M.
2005
Sibling Teaching in the
Context of Play. pp. 6973
20
Mweru, M.
2005
Sibling Teaching
Among the Agikuyu of
Kenya
S/No
1.
6. External Examination
Institution
Mt. Kenya University, Kenya
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
2012 to date
3.
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
2011 to 2012
4.
Moi University, Kenya
2012 to 2014
7. Research
Researcher
Year
Arasa, J.;
2008
Wawire, V.;
Wasanga, C.;
Mweru, M.;
Mugo, J.
Mweru, M & 2006
Ng’asike, J.
3.
Mweru, M.
2005
4.
Mweru, M.
2005
ISBN: 9966-7333-0-2
ISBN: 1-904710-X.
Website: http://www.interdisciplinary.net/publishing/id
p/
eBooks/creative2index.html
ISBN: 3-8288-8810-0
Year
2010 to date
2.
S/ No
1.
2.
Book chapter published in the
book “Education and Reality:
Reflections on Luigi
Giussani’s book The Risk of
Education” Edited by P.
Sanna, J. E. Otiende, E. M.
Aseka, J. N. Mburu, M. Kiio
and J. Koech. Nairobi:
Fondazione AVSI
Book chapter published in the
e-book “Creative
Engagements: Thinking with
Children”, Volume 32 of At
the Interface Series (2005)
Edited by Daniel Shepherd,
Interdisciplinary Press:
Oxford United Kingdom
Book published by Tectum
Verlag
Title
Sexual and Reproductive Health and
Rights of Adolescents with Disabilities
in Kenya: An Analysis of Policy,
Programmes and Needs
Donor/Funding Body
Council for the Development of
Social Science Research in Africa
(CODESRIA – Senegal)
Mechanisms and Priorities in Child
Research Funding in Sub-Saharan
Africa
Changing Lifestyles in an Era of AIDS:
Women Migrant Factory Workers in
Thika, Kenya.
Children, Music and Identity
Development
Childwatch International Research
Network (Norway)
5
Organisation for Social Science
Research in Eastern and Southern
Africa (OSSREA- Ethiopia)
Council for the Development of
Social Science Research in Africa
(CODESRIA, Senegal)
Year
2013
2012
2012
2011
2011
2010
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
8. Conferences/Seminars/Workshops attended
Conference/Seminar/Workshop attended
Peer Relations from a Cross Cultural Perspective
Advanced Research Training Seminar - Coping with the Strains of Globalization:
Culturally Appropriate Methods for Research on Health and Wellbeing
Cross-cultural Perspectives on Peer Victimization
Salzburg Global Seminar Session 486 “Optimizing Talent: Closing Educational and
Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide” held from 6th December to 11th December, 2011
2011 Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Meeting held from
31st March to 2nd April 2011
Salzburg Global Seminar Session 472 “Optimizing Talent: Closing Educational and
Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide” held from 3rd to 7th October, 2010
International Interdisciplinary Course on Children’s Rights held at Ghent University and
University of Antwerp, Belgium from 5th to 18th September, 2010
The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development 21st Biennial
Congress held from 18th to 22nd July, 2010
The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development 8th Africa Regional
Workshop held from 30th November, 2009 to 3rd December, 2009
Neuropsychological clinical training at University of Turku’s Edulink project on
Education for Children with Learning Disabilities: African-European Co-operation for
Promoting Higher Education and Research. Training Programme organised by the
University of Turku in Finland and held from 9th to 13th November, 2009
New Frontiers in Child and Youth Research, Conference organised by the Council for the
Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) and held from 25th to
28th August, 2009
Moderation Workshop for Early Childhood Development Science Activities Books,
organised by The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation and held from 27th April to 1 May, 2009 at
the Kenya Institute of Education, Nairobi, Kenya
Writing Workshop for Early Childhood Development Outdoor Activities Books,
organised by The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation and held from 23-27 February, 2009 at the
Kenya Institute of Education, Nairobi, Kenya
Culture, Psychology and Psychiatry - Short Course Training Programme in the
Amsterdam Master’s in Medical Anthropology held from 5-16 January, 2009
Writing Workshop for Early Childhood Development Science Activities Books.
Workshop organised by The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation held from 15-19 December,
2008, Kenya Institute of Education, Nairobi, Kenya
Awareness Seminar/Workshop on Neuropsychology Seminar/Workshop held from 24-25
November, 2008, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
1st Regional e-Learning Conference. Conference held from 18 – 20 November, 2008,
Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Moderation Workshop for Early Childhood Development
Language Activities Books held from 20-24 October, 2008, Kenya Institute of Education,
Nairobi, Kenya.
East African Community Early Childhood Forum held from 7-9 October 2008, Kenyatta
University, Nairobi, Kenya. Forum organised by UNESCO (Kenya) and the Early
Childhood Studies Department, Kenyatta University
6
City/Country
Shanghai,
China
Stellenbosch,
South Africa
Edmonton,
Canada
Salzburg,
Austria
Montreal,
Canada
Salzburg,
Austria
Ghent and
Antwerp,
Belgium
Lusaka,
Zambia
Kisumu, Kenya
Turku, Finland
Douala,
Cameroon
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Amsterdam,
The
Netherlands
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2007
2006
2006
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2001
2000
1999
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Moderation Workshop for Early Childhood Development
Language Activities Books held from 1-5 September, 2008, Kenya Institute of Education,
Nairobi, Kenya
Workshop to Develop a Training Module for Early Childhood Development Diploma in
Research Monitoring and Evaluation held from 8-20 June, 2008, Kenya Institute of
Education, Nairobi, Kenya
Methodological Workshop – Training of Trainers on Quantitative and Qualitative
Methods in Social Science Research held from 10-14 December, 2007, in Mbour/Saly,
Senegal. Workshop organised by the Council for the Development of Social Science
Research in Africa (CODESRIA)
Workshop to Develop Early Childhood Development Assessment tools held from 10-21
September, 2007, Kenya Institute of Education, Nairobi, Kenya. Workshop organised and
hosted by the Kenya Institute of Education
The “Risk of Education” Workshop held from 26-27 July 2007, at Kenyatta University,
Nairobi Kenya. Workshop organised by the School of Education, Kenyatta University and
AVSI (Italy).
Training of Trainers on Multimedia and Graphic Design/Instructional Design for use in elearning held from 17 July to 11 August, 2007 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
Japan International Cooperation Agency – Net Seminar on “Approach to Japanese
Market: Japanese Business Habit and Consumer Information” held on 1 August, 2006,
Nairobi, Kenya.
The First National Seminar in Neuropsychology Seminar held from 28-31 March, 2006 at
Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) fourth
session of the Child and Youth Studies Institute held from 3-28 October, 2005, Dakar,
Senegal
Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA)
2005 Gender Issues Research Competition Winners Workshop held from 6-9 September,
2005, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
E-Learning Workshop - Workshop facilitated by academics from the University of
Arkansas, United States and held on 10 August 2005 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi
Kenya
Human Rights and Policing for Kenya Police Service – Workshop organised by
Department of Educational Psychology, Kenyatta University and Kutztown University of
Pennsylvania. Workshop held from 9-11 August 2005 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi,
Kenya
Children and Autism Workshop – Workshop organised by the Autism Society of Kenya
and held from 27-28 June, 2005 at the Rosa Mystica Spiritual Centre Nairobi, Kenya
Training in Social Science Research Methodology - Organised by the Research
Methodology Training Institute of the Organisation for Social Science Research in
Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) and held in September 2001, Addis Abba,
Ethiopia
Training in the Creation and Maintenance of Websites on Early Child Development
(ECD) - Organised by The World Bank and The United Nations Institute for Training and
Research from 7 August, 2000 to 6 September, 2000, Nairobi, Kenya
National Conference on Student Leadership, Delinquency, Guidance & Counselling and
Pastoral Care in Schools held from 16-18 August, 1999 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi,
Kenya
7
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Mbour/Saly,
Senegal
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Dakar, Senegal
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
S/No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
9. Supervision of postgraduate students
Name of
Thesis/Dissertation title
student
Ejuu Godfrey
Determinants of Public Investment in Early Childhood Development
Within the Education Sector at National and Local Levels in Uganda
Waithaka Esther Emerging Modes of Children’s Involvement in Informal Games and
Play: A Case of Kiambu East and Kiambu West Districts
Muchiri Karega Relationship Between Perceived Parental Nurturance and Problem
Behaviours Among Secondary School Students in Selected Counties
in Kenya
Mvungu, Eunice Factors Contributing to the Maladjusted Behaviour of the Boy-child in
Njeri
the Contemporary Kenyan Society
Ngure Grace
Utilization of Instructional Media for Quality Training in Pre-primary
Nancy Njoki
School Teacher Training Colleges in Nairobi County, Kenya
8.
Achieng Joyce
Adede
Akinyi Grace
Arogo Mzee
Ali Hawa Yunis
9.
Ekessa Joan K.
10
Kariithi Ann
11
Kendi, Lydia
12
Khaemba Jane
Namubuya
Kinoti Agnes
7.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Kinuthia,
Florence Njeri
Kinyua
Lawrence
Maina Moses
Kamau
Mbugua Susan
Mugure
Njuki Grace
Nyaga C.
Charity
Okang’a Linet
Akinyi
Ring’era Lucy
Effect of Locus of Control on Girls Performance in Mathematics, in
Selected Secondary Schools in Bondo District, Kenya
Psychosocial Impact of HIV/AIDS on Orphaned and Affected
Children: The Case of Selected Families in Homa-Bay District, Kenya
Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Guidance and Counselling
Services in Secondary Schools in Kajiado Central Division, Kajiado
District, Kenya
Psychological Factors that Promote Maternal Home Delivery in
Kibera Informal Settlement In Nairobi County, Kenya
Role of Guidance and Counselling in Discipline Maintenance in Public
Secondary Schools in Nembure Division of Embu District
Relationship between Visually Impaired Pupils’ HIV/AIDS
Knowledge, Risk Perception, and Attitudes towards Safer Sex
Practices in Nairobi Province, Kenya
Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition to Employment of Former
Street Youth in Nairobi, Kenya
Difficulties Encountered by Secondary School Students: A Hindrance
in Seeking Guidance and Counselling in Ngong Division, Kajiado
District
Determinants of Preschool Teachers’ Attitude towards Teaching in
Thika Municipality, Kenya
Factors Contributing to Students’ Unrest in Selected Secondary
Schools in Kirinyaga District
Factors Contributing to Low Enrolment of Boys in Secondary Schools
in Ndia Division Kirinyaga District
Teachers’ and Students’ Attitudes to Peer Counselling in Public
Secondary Schools in Starehe Division, Nairobi Province, Kenya
Challenges Teachers Face in Providing Guidance and Counselling
Services in Secondary Schools in Mwala Division of Machakos
District
Counselling Needs of Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Magumoni
Division, Meru South District, Kenya
Role of Guidance and Counselling in Enhancing Discipline in Selected
Secondary Schools in Suba-East Division, Migori District, Kenya
Challenges Facing Guidance and Counselling Services in Secondary
Schools in Miriga Mieru West Division in Meru Central District
8
Status of
project
Completed
(PhD)
Completed
(PhD)
Completed
(PhD)
Completed
(PhD)
Completed
(PhD)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Kiragu Francis
Waihenya
Tarimo Johnas
Factors Influencing Preschool Teachers Implementation of ECD
Curriculum in Makuyu Division
Teachers’ Use of Play as a Teaching Strategy in Preschools: A Study
of Mwanga and Same Districts, Kilimanjaro Region, Northern
Tanzania
Completed
(Masters)
Completed
(Masters)
Mutegi, Janice
Mwende
Ntondwe
Walakisa
Shigali Rowena
Quality of Child Care Services in Selected Children’s Homes in
Nairobi, Kenya
Relationship between Parents Involvement in Occult Practices and
their Children’s Emotional and Behavioural Disorders
Factors affecting the Process of Inclusion of Special Needs Children in
Early Childhood Education Programmes in Vihiga District
Relationship between Preschool Teachers Characteristics and their
Pupil’s Academic Performance in Bungoma County
Participation of Male Teachers in Preschool Teaching in Vihiga
District, Vihiga County
Ongoing
(Masters)
Ongoing
(Masters)
Ongoing
(Masters)
Ongoing
(Masters)
Ongoing
(Masters)
Wasike Kevin
Kakai
Avoga Elisheba
9