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Career Profile

Dr Olufunke Osikomaiya is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. She obtained her First Degree (B.Ed.  English) and Master’s Degree ( M.Ed. Language Education/English) from Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State and her Ph.D (Language Education/English) from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State. She had taught at two higher institutions from 1999 to 2017 before she transferred her service to National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. She is an erudite scholar who has taught at primary, secondary and higher institution levels. She participated in the training programmes for teachers such as “Eko Project, Train the Trainers for Primary School Teachers and UBEB/UBEC Cluster Model Training” across the nation organised by Federal Government and National Teachers Institute. She is a researcher, a writer with area of interest in Language Education (English Language) and practices of Distance Education.  She has published severally in many local and international journals. She is a member of ESAN, IALE, ELTAN, NATRESL, ODeLAN and IATEFL.  She was immediate pass Head, Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, and she is currently the Director, Awa-Ijebu Community Study Centre. 

Dr Olufunke Osikomaiya

 05052

Ogun State

Education

Arts and Social Education

Director

Designation:

oosikomaiya@noun.edu.ng

08033923732

NCE – English/Social Studies (1991), OSCE affiliated to University of Ibadan,  B. Ed. English Language (1997) &  M. Ed. (2003) Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State and  Ph.D (2013) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.

(a)  Teaching Experience

  1.       Assistant Lecturer, Tai Solarin College of Education                               1999-2001
  2.       Lecturer III & Lecturer II, Tai Solarin College of Education                     2001-2005    
  3.       Lecturer II, Tai Solarin University of Education                                       2005-2008
  4.       Lecturer I, Tai Solarin College of Education                                             2008-2011
  5.       Senior Lecturer, Tai Solarin College of Education                                    2011-2014                                                     
  6.       Principal Lecturer, Tai Solarin College of Education                           2014-2017  
  7.       Lecturer I, National Open University of Nigeria                                       2017-2020
  8.       Senior Lecturer, National Open University of Nigeria                              2021-2023

(b)  Work Experience

  1.       Classroom Teacher, Richmab International School, Ibadan              1991-1993
  2.       Classroom Teacher, OOU International School, Ago-Iwoye                    1998-1999
  3.       Ass Lect.- LII, Tai Solarin College of Education, Ijebu-Ode               1999-2004
  4.       Lecturer II, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu -Ode               2004-2008
  5.       Lecturer I – PL, Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu             2008-2017 
  6.       Lecturer I, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja                       2017-2000
  7.       Senior Lecturer, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja             2020-2023

 

(a)  Chapters in Books Published 

  1. Osikomaiya, M.  O.  (2005). Basic Elements of Grammar, Ijebu-Ode: Shagab Printers 

  ISBN 978-35960-4-8. (Revised Edition, 2009) Nigeria. 1-106.

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2006). Language and communication skills: Listening and reading skills. In S. O Ayodele, G. A. Osoba & Mabekoje O. O. (Eds.) Aspect of Language and Literature: A Text for Tertiary Institutions, 128-142. Lagos: O & A Publications. ISBN: 978-48425-3-2. A Publication of Department of Languages, College of Humanities, Tai Solarin University of Education. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2010).  Effectiveness of paralinguistic features in the teaching Oral English. In Ozo-mekuri Ndimele (Ed.) English Studies & National Development in Nigeria, 603-612. ISBN: 978-33527-06-8. A Publication of English Language Teachers Association of Nigeria, ELTAN/IATEFL/British Council.  

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. & Otenaike, A. T. (2012). Pragmatic approach to the teaching and learning of speaking skills. In Folajogun V. Falaye, Joseph A. Adegbile & Adams O.U. Onuka (Eds.) Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Evaluation Research.  313-324, Ibadan: Ibadan University Press. ISBN:978-978-8456-00-1. A Publication of University of Ibadan Institute of Education in honour of Prof S.O. Ayodele. University of Ibadan.  

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2017).  Reading comprehension as a social constructivist process. In Folajogun V. Falaye & Joseph A. Adegbile (Eds.) Issues in Curriculum and Language Education.173-185, Ibadan: Ibadan University Press. ISBN: 978-978-8529-39-2. A Publication of University of Ibadan Institute of Education in honour Prof. MAC Araromi. Ibadan: University of Ibadan.  
  2. Osikomaiya, M. O.  (2018). The use of social media in teaching reading comprehension. In Okueso S.A. (Ed.) Catalyzing Effective Teaching of English language and Students’ improved Learning Outcomes using Communication Package in Ogun State, Nigeria, 51-66. Ijebu-Ode: Babs Global Press ISBN: 978-978-90245-7-3. A TETFUND Sponsored Research Intervention. Tetfund Grant 2014/2016 Batch 6. 

 

Major Journal Articles:

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2006). Effects of two teaching strategies on the performance of secondary school students in English Language. Journal of Studies in Humanities, 1(1), 71-78. ISSN: 1119-5266. A Publication of Tai Solarin University, Ijagun, Ogun State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O.  (2007). Attitude of secondary school students towards phonemes and prosodic of English language. Beyond Babel. Journal of the Department of Languages & Literary Studies, 1, 33-39. ISSN:978-065595. A Publication of Babcock University, Ilisan, Ogun State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2007). School factors as correlate of students’ attitude to achievement in reading. African Journal for the Study of Educational Issues (AJEDUI), (1&2), 95-98. ISSN: 0892-21786. A Publication of University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2007). Two reading presentation strategies and students’ reading achievement in English Language. Journal of Educational Studies (LIJES), 3(1&2), 209-213. ISSN: 1597-0281. A Publication of Institute of Education, Lagos State University, Lagos State.    

 

  1. Ayedun, T. J., Adenuga, F. T., & Osikomaiya, M.  O. (2007). The teaching and learning of Literature in secondary school: To be or not to be. African Journal for Contemporary Issues in Education (CONTEMPOR), 1(2), 135-140. ISSN: 0892-21786. A Publication of University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2008). Analytic study of English Language teachers’ attitudinal disposition towards instructional materials utilization in Ogun State.  Journal of Applied Education and Vocational Research (JAEVR), 5(2), 172-178. ISSN: 1597-8540. A Publication of College of Applied Education and Vocational Technology, Tai Solarin University Education, Ijagun, Ogun State.  

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2008). A survey of the perception and attitude of junior secondary school students to reading habit. African Journal for the Study of Educational Issues (AJEDUI), 4(4), 47-49. ISSN: 0892-21786. A Publication of University of Gambia, Gambia.                  

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2009). Nigerian child in bilingual environment: interference issues. Journal of Educational Research (EDUCERE), 5, 84-89. ISSN: 0794-0203.A Publication of Pre-Degree & Foundation Science Unit (PDFSU), Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O., & Adesanya, A. O. (2010). Production and use of instructional materials for language teaching. African Journal for Multidisciplinary Research Studies (AJOMRS), 2(1), 97-103. ISSN: 0892-21792A Publication of University of Montrél, Republic of Benin.                                 

 

  1. Otenaike, A. T., & Osikomaiya, M. O.  (2010). Implementation strategy of language aspect of the National Policy on Education. Ijagun Journal of Language and Literary Studies (IJOLLIS), 1(1), 182-187. ISSN:2276-7169. A Publication of Department of Languages, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun Ogun State. 

 

  1. Ezeokoli, F. O., & Osikomaiya, M. O.  (2011). School factors, home background and gender as correlates of students’ achievement in and attitude to English reading comprehension in Ijebu North East Local Govt. Area of Ogun State. West African Journal of Education (WAJE), XXXI, 98-109. ISSN: 0043-2997. A Publication of Institute of Education, University of Ibadan on behalf of Participating West Africa Universities of Education and Ministries, Ibadan, Oyo State. 

 

  1. Otenaike, A. T., Osikomaiya, M. O., & Omotayo, A. O. (2012). The emergent lexis of Nigerian English. Journal of the Nigeria English Studies Association (JNESA), 15(1), 117-126.  ISSN: 0029-0009. A Journal Publication of Nigeria English Studies Association (NESA).      

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2013). Language situation in Nigeria: An examination of the language policy.  Revue Internatonale de Recherché en Communication, Education etDevelopment (RIRCED), 1(3), 160-176. ISSN: 840-6874. A Publication of L’institut Universitaire Panafricain (I.U.P. Universite), Republic of Benin. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2013). Context cueing instructional strategy and gender on secondary school students’ achievement in English Language reading comprehension. Journal of Philosophy and Development, 14(1& 2), 1-15. ISSN: 177-7678. A Multi-displinary Journal Publication of Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.   

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O., & Banjo, A. (2017). Teachers and students’ perceptions on preferred learning styles and expectations on reading comprehension.  Journal for Teachers of English and Communication skills (ELTT), 13, 1-10. ISSN: 1119-0426. A Publication of National Association of Teachers and Researchers in English as a Second Language (NATRESL), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2018). Defying factors affecting the teaching and learning of Test of Orals in secondary schools.  FUOYE Journal of Education, 1(1), 7-15. ISSN:2705-4187. A Publication of Faculty of Education, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2018). Prospects and challenges of open and distance learning education. NOUN Journal of Education (NJE), 5, 225-231. ISSN: 2504-8945. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O., Okueso, S. A., Osijo, Y. E., & Omotayo, A. O. (2018). Teachers’ awareness, attitude and competence towards the teaching of speech work in primary schools in Ogun State. Olabisi Onabanjo University Journal of Educational Studies (OOUJES), 8(1), 175-186. ISSN: 0794-2885. A Publication of Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2019). Secondary school students’ perception to reading comprehension in English Language in Ijebu-Ode Local Government of Ogun State. Dustin-Ma Journal of English and Literature (DUJEL), 2(1), 272-288. ISSN: 2659-0306.

            A Publication of the Department of Language & Linguistics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Kastina State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2019). Junior secondary school students’ attitudinal disposition towards reading comprehension in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. International Journal of Topical Educational Issues (IJTEI), 3(2), 233-245. ISSN: 978-978-953-736-5. A Publication of Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2019). Effects of scaffolding instructional strategy and verbal ability on students’ achievement in reading comprehension. AE-FUNAI Journal of Education (AE-FUNAI JOE). 1(1), 241-251. ISSN: 2705-1560.  A Publication of Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2020).  Effects of scaffolding instructional strategy and gender on students’ attitude to reading comprehension. Uniswa Journal of Education. 2(2), 19-40. ISSN: 2616-3012. A Publication of Faculty of Education, University of Eswatini, Eswatini, Swaziland; South Africa. ISSN: 2616-3012 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. & Popoola, T. E. (2020). Perspectives of gender differences, students’ achievement and attitude to reading comprehension. Journal of Science Technology and Education (JOSIE), 8(2), 141-153. ISSN: 2415-0843. A Publication of Faculty of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Bauchi State. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2020). Impact of Open and Distance Learning on the educational development of in-service teachers for sustainable development. KIU Journal Humanities 5(2), 127-135. ISSN: 2415-0843. A Publication of College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda. 

 

  1. Fatimayin F. F. & Osikomaiya, M. O. (2020). Trends and innovations in teaching English as a second language in the Nigerian context. Journal of International Association of Language Educators (JIALE), Special Edition, 388-399. ISSN: 2782-7712. A Publication of International Association of Language Educators, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.  

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2021). Relative effects of context cueing and scaffolding instructional strategies on students’ Academic achievement in reading comprehension. Journal of Education. 14, 91-103. ISSN: 1821-8466. A Publication of Faculty of Education, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. (2021). Influence of television programmes on primary school pupils’        communication skills in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria. KIU Journal of Education. 16 (1), 101-113.  ISSN: 1821-8202. A Publication of Faculty of Education, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

 

  1. Popoola, T. E. & Osikomaiya, M. O.  (2021). Impact of Scaffolding strategy in the teaching of English language writing skills among secondary school students in Ogun State, Nigeria.  African Journal of Pedagogy, 10, 63-77. ISSN: 1821-8474.  A Publication of Faculty of Education and Legal Studies, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Tanzania.              
  2. Fatimayin F. F., & Osikomaiya, M. O. (2021). English language teaching practices, innovations and the COVID-19 pandemic: An evidence-based research. Journal of Educational Review (JER), 13(1), 14-23. ISSN: 0975-4792.  A Publication of Faculty of Education, University of Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O.; Fatimayin F. F., & Banjo A. (2021). Awareness and attitudinal disposition of teachers towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals 4 in Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Educational Review (JER), 13(1), 142-150.            ISSN: 0975-4792. A Publication of Faculty of Education, University of Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.

 

  1. Liadi, H. O., Fatimayin, F. F., & Osikomaiya, M. O. (2022).  Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on instructional delivery of lecturers in Colleges of Education in Edo and Delta States. Uniafrica Journal of Education (UJE), 1(1), 119-126. ISSN: 2971-6004 A Publication of Department of Education, Faculty of Arts, University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State. 

 

  1. Ayedun, J. T., Osikomaiya, M. O., & Okununwa, S. J. (2022). Public and private teachers’ use of e-learning facilities in teaching and learning of English reading comprehension among secondary schools in Ogun State: The Pandemic Lesson. NOUN Journal of Education (NJE), 8, 282-296. ISSN: 2504-8945. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. 

 

  1. Ayedun, J. T., Osikomaiya, M. O., & Okununwa, S. J. (2022). A survey of reading interest of Senior Secondary School students in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State. International Journal of Arts and Social Sciences Education (IJASSE), 7 (1 &2), 49-59. ISSN:2651-6411.  A publication of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O.  (2023). Comparative effect of scaffolding and context cueing strategies on students’ attitude to English Language reading comprehension. Ba Isago University Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. Special Issue 2, 26-40. ISSN: 2957-3939.               A Publication of GEN Ba Isago University, Botswana. 

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O. & Fatimayin, F. F. (2023). Secondary school teachers’ perception on Scaffolding Instructional Strategy in the teaching of English reading comprehension passages. Ba Isago University Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. Special Issue 2, 41-54.  ISSN: 2957-3939. A Publication of GEN Ba Isago University, Botswana. 

 

  1. Apena, T.T. & Osikomaiya, M.O. (2024) Assessment of the Impact of Adult Basic Education on Reading Skills.  Dustin-Ma Journal of English and Literature (DUJEL), 9.(2), 448-467. ISSN: 2659-0306. A Publication of the Department of Language & Linguistics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Kastina State.

           Journal/.fudutsinma.edu.ng/index.phd/DUJEL.

 

  1. Fatimayin, F. F., Owolabi, J., Osikomaiya, M. O. &   Bello, L. K. (2025) Assessing Language Laboratory Facilities’ Usage, Benefits, and Challenges among Open and Distance Learners in Nigerian Universities. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL), 13, 2., 234-453. ISSN:2276-6472.  A publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL).  

 

(d)  Referred Conference Proceedings:                    

  1. Adesanya Anuoluwapo. O and Osikomaiya, M.O. (2014) ICTs as Correlate of Students’     

     Achievement in and Attitude to English Language for Development in the Third World. 

     Organised by Centre for the Promotion of International Relations, Studies and 

     Development. Universite De Lome, Togo, March 21st-22nd.

 

(e)    Technical Reports:

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O., Okueso, S. A., Osijo, Y. E. & Omotayo, A. O. (2018). Pragmatic Approaches to the teaching of Phonics and Phonetics to Primary School Teachers in Ogun State. A TETFUND Sponsored Research Intervention. TETFUND Grant 2014/2016 Batch 6 (Lead Researcher) Nigeria. 1-112. Ijebu-Ode: Babs Global Press ISBN: 978-748-175-8. A TETFUND Sponsored Research Intervention. Tetfund Grant 2014/2016 Batch 6. 

 

English Language Education/Applied Linguistics (Reading)

  1. Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Olufunke-Osikomaiya
  2. Academia:  https://noun.academia.edu/OlufunkeMojisolaOsikomaiya
  3. Google: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=f1iwdWwAAAAJ 
  4. Orcid:  https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-7797-4928

 

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O., Okueso, S. A., Osijo, Y. E., & Omotayo, A. O. (2018). Pragmatic                 Approaches to the Teaching of Phonics and Phonetics to Primary School Teachers in Ogun State. A TETFUND Sponsored Research Intervention. Tetfund Grant 2014/2016 Batch 6 (Lead Researcher). Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu, Ogun State. (Completed)
  2. Okueso, S. A., Osikomaiya, M. O., Osijo, Y. E., Omotayo, A. O., & Arowolo, O. A. (2018). Catalyzing Effective Teaching of English Language and Students’ Improved Learning Outcomes using Communication Package in Ogun State, Nigeria. A TETFUND Sponsored Research Intervention. Tetfund Grant 2014/2016 Batch 6 (Research Assistant). Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu, Ogun State. (Completed)

iii. Fatimayin F. F., Osikomaiya M. O., Owolabi J., & Bello L. (2024). Evaluation of the Status of Language Laboratory Facilities for the Teaching and Learning of Languages in ODL Institutions in Nigeria. 2022 NOUN Senate Research Grants. (Principal Research Assistant). National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. (Complete)

  1. Osikomaiya, M. O., Adebanjo, A. A., & Olawale M. Y. (2023). Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Knowledge and Effectiveness in the Teaching and Learning of Selected Senior Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory. 2023 TETFUND Research. National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. (In progress)

 

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