CoD, Department of Education
Education Background
| Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | PhD in Educational Technology | Kenyatta University | Ongoing |
| Master | Med in Educational Technology | Kenyatta University | 2017 |
| Bachelor | Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Egerton University | 2000 |
Teaching Experience/Related Experience
| Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
| September 2019 – To Date | Tharaka University | Assistant Lecturer |
| 2012 – 2019 | Mount Kenya University | Part-time lecturer |
| 2006 – 2019 | Teachers Service Commission | High School Teacher |
Administrative Experience
| Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
| July 2024 – To Date | Tharaka University | Chairman, Department of Education |
| 2006 – 2019 | Tharaka University | Coordinator of Field Attachment (DHSS) |
Curriculum/Journal Reviews
| 1 Reviewer for the Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports |
| 2.Reviewer for the South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics |
| Basic Computer Skills |
| 3.Mugambi, F. & Laichena, M. (2016) Kiswahili Subject Methods Module Mount Kenya University |
| 4.Laichena, M. (2016) History Subject Methods Module Mount Kenya University |
Research Publications
| Paper Title | View Online | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mutabari, L. E., Ondigi, S. R., & Miima, F. A. . Effect of utilization of VFTs on teaching and learning History and Government in Murang’a County in Kenya. Journal of Education, 4(7), 39-53. | View Online | 2024 |
| Mutabari, L. E., Ondigi, S. R., & Miima, F. A. Extent of Use of Virtual Field Trips in Instruction of History and Government Among Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya. Journal of Education, 4(7), 22-38. | View Online | 2024 |
| Mutabari, Laichena. Essential Learner Support Services for ODEL Programmes in Kenyan Public Universities, Scholar’s Press (2021-04-20). ISBN-13:978-613—8- 95201-5 https://bit.ly/3z3Yh2X | View Online | 2021 |
| Laichena, M & Kiranga, W. N., Evaluation of Information Communication Technology Competencies for Learning amongst Undergraduate Students’ in Kenyan Public Universities. International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies 3(6). https://bit.ly/3zcgivV | View Online | 2021 |
| Mutabari, L. & Ireri, W.I. Access to information, personal and social needs as learner support services in open, distance and E-learning programme in selected public Universities in Kenya. https://bit.ly/3EyYsnS | View Online | 2020 |
| Mutabari, L., Ayot, H. & Ndethiu, S. Teaching and Learning Needs as Learner Support Services offered in Open, Distance and E-Learning Programme in Selected Public Universities in Kenya. https://bit.ly/3sJkDFF | View Online | 2018 |
Conference/Research Proceedings
| Paper Title | Organizer | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kiranga, W. N., Mugambi, P., & Laichena, M. Presented a paper “Storm in the Wild: The Effects of Natural resources Privatization for Wildlife Conservation on Pastoralism in Kenya, a case of Laikipia County” | 2nd International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, Graduate Institute Geneva | 2022 |
| Gikunda, F., Otube, N., Laichena, M., Kumedzro, F., Bailasha, N. The Place of Students with Disabilities and at Risk in African University Sports Program: A Case of Kenyan Universities. | University of Nairobi | 2014 |
| Laichena, E. M. & Miima, F. A,. Presented a paper “Effect of utilization of VFTs on teaching and learning History and Government in Murang’a County in Kenya”. | Tharaka University | 2024 |
| Laichena, M., Kiranga, W. N., Evaluation of Information Communication Technology Competencies for Learning Amongst Undergraduate Students’ in Kenyan Public Universities | Tharaka University | 2021 |
| Essential Learner Support Services for ODEL Programmes in Kenya | Tharaka University | 2020 |
| Access to information needs as learner support services in open, distance and E-learning programme | Tharaka University | 2019 |
| Evaluation of Teaching and Learning, Access to Information and Personal and Social Needs on Learner Support in Open, Distance and E-Learning Programme in Selected Public Universities in Kenya | Kenyatta University | 2017 |