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Career Profile

Fatimayin Foluke Florence holds a Ph.D and is a Professor of English Language Education with research interests in Language Education and Applied Linguistics, classroom pedagogies as well as issues and practice of Distance Education. She has written papers in academic journals, attended many national/international workshops, seminars and conferences. She is a member of many professional bodies such as the African Council for Open and Distance Learning (ACODL), Open distance and eLearning Association of Nigeria (ODeLan), Reading Association of Nigeria, International Association of Language Educators (IALE), National Association of Nigerian of Teachers and Researchers of English as a Second language (NATRESL), English Language Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (ELTAN), Nigerian Teachers’ Registration Council. She is lecturer in the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria and the immediate past head of the department of Arts and Sciences Education. Foluke is a prolific writer and has over thirty-nine journal articles and chapters in Books to her credit. Her hobbies include reading, research, travelling and finding appropriate classroom pedagogies that would make learners of English as second language acquire communicative competence.

FOLUKE FLORENCE FATIMAYIN

 2168

Lagos Zonal Office

Faculty:Education

Arts and Social Education

Zonal Director

Professor

ffatimayin@noun.edu.ng

08033773268

Ph.D. English Language Education, M.Ed. English Language Education, B.Ed. Language Arts, N.C.E. (English/History), TC 11

Secondary School class teacher1989-2009: Lecturer, National Open University of NIgeria- 2010-date

Chapters in Books Published

  1. Fatimayin, F. F., & Lawal, A. (2010). Techniques used in Teaching difficult Vocabulary in English Reading Passages by Senior Secondary School Teachers in Lokoja, Nigeria. In Kuupole, D. D. & Bariki, I. (Eds), Applied Social Dimensions of Language Use & Teaching in West Africa, 260-266. Ghana, the University of Cape Coast Press. Ghana. ISBN:978-9988-1-4461-6. Published by the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
  2. Fatimayin, F. F. (2011). Environmental Factors and Students’ Reading Habits: way forward. In Adeyemi, K & Awe, B. (Eds), Rebranding Nigerian Educational System. A festschrift for Professor Ganiyu Badmus, 39-43. Lagos: School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria. Lagos. ISBN:978-978-919-704-0. Published by the School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.
  3. Fatimayin, F. F. (2012). Re-branding Education through Nigerian English for all Round Development. In Bariki, I., Kuupole, D. D. & Kambou, M. K. (Eds), Aspects of Language Variation, Acquisition and Use. Festchrift for Prof. Emmanuel N. Kwofie, 457-465.Ghana: The University of Cape Coast Press. ISBN: 9964-3-9072-6. Ghana. Published by the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
  4. Fatimayin, F. F. (2013). The Role of Information Technology on Nigerian Education in   the Twenty-first century. In Salawu, I. O., Iketuonye, A. I., & Inegbdion, J. O (Eds), Perspectives on Nigerian Education. Book in honour of Late Dr. Femi Adeoye. 335-345. Lagos: School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-239-111-0. Published by the School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.
  5. Fatimayin, F. F. (2018). What is Communication? In Daniel, I. O. A. (Ed), Communication and Language Skills. 21-41. UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-4438-8112-8.  Published by Cambridge Scholars, UK.

(c) Journal Articles

 Major Journal Articles

  1. Fatimayin, F. F. (2004). Literacy and reading for pleasure. Literacy and reading in Nigeria. A Journal of the Reading Association of Nigeria, 10 (1), 149-152. ISSN: 1119-6181.Published by the Institute of Education Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  2. Fatimayin, F. F. (2012). Gender Inequality in Education: Implications for National Development. Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education (JONAED) 8 (1). 148-159. ISSN: 2278-095X. Published by the Nigerian Academy of Education, University Trust Publishers, Nsukka.
  3. Fatimayin, F.F. (2013). Secondary School Teachers’ Perception of the use of Information and Communication Technology in English Language Teaching and Learning. Journal of Educational Studies and Management 1(1). 199-208. ISSN: 2354-2470. Published by the Department of Educational Studies and Management, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. Benin.
  4. Fatimayin, F. F. (2013). Analysis of factors affecting teaching and learning Literature-in- English in Nigerian Secondary Schools. Journal of Educational Studies and Management, 1(2). 102-117. ISSN: 2354-2470. Published by the Department of Educational Studies and Management, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. Benin. 
  5. Fatimayin, F. F. (2013). Effectiveness of the vocational skills acquisition programmes of the National Open University of Nigeria on Women Empowerment. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning, 3 (1). 133-146. ISSN: 2276-6472. Published by Regional Training and Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning/Commonwealth of Learning (RETRIDOL/COL). Lagos.
  6. Fatimayin, F. F.  (2013). The Influence of Environmental Factors on Students’ Reading Habits. Benin Journal of Educational Studies, 22 (1&2). 98-106. ISSN: 0189-2819. Published by the Institute of Education, University of Benin, Benin.
  7. Fatimayin, F. F. (2014). A Study of the Reading Interests of Open and Distance Learning Students of the National Open University of Nigeria. NOUN Journal of Education, 1(1). 20-27. ISSN: 2504-8945. Published by School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.
  8. Fatimayin, F.F. (2015). Reading difficulties among Nigerian Secondary School Students: Issues and ways forward. Journal of Liberal Studies 16 (1&2), 98-104. ISSN: 0794-9928. Published by School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
  9. Fatimayin, F. F. (2015). Empowering Women Self-Help Group Members through open and distance learning. HURIA- Journal of the Open University of Tanzania, 20 (1). 61-72. ISSN: 0856 6739. Published by the Open University of Tanzania, Tanzania.
  10. Fatimayin, F. F. (2015). Education and Social Media Networks in Nigeria: Issues and prospects. International Journal of Research in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, 3 (1). 83-93. ISSN: 2354-3590. Published by Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Jos.
  11. Job, G. C., & Fatimayin, F. F. (2015). Andragogical Theory in open and distance learning: How relevant for students of the National Open University of Nigeria? International Journal of Research in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, 3 (2). 204-216. ISSN: 2354-3590. Published by Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Jos.
  12. Fatimayin, F. F. (2015).  Using Graphic Organizers to develop Students’ writing skills in Nigerian Schools. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology, 3 (1). 199- 215. ISSN: 2384-5120. Published by Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  13. Fatimayin, F. F. (2016). Second Language teaching through Literature: Issues and prospects. Journal of Educational Foundations and Development,1(3). 151-164. ISSN: 2476-8375. Published by Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin.
  14. Fatimayin, F. F. (2016). Implementing street Children’s right to Education in Nigeria. Journal of Educational Foundations and Development,1(4). 11-21. ISSN: 2476-8375. Published by Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin.
  15. Fatimayin, F. F. (2017). Teachers’ perception of Graphic Organizers as effective strategy for teaching Reading Comprehension Skills. The Journal of Communicative English, 15. 126- 132. ISSN: 07951949. Published by the English Language Unit, Department of Educational Foundations and General Studies. University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
  16. Fatimayin, F. F. (2017). Stakeholders’ perception of the role of Literature-in-English study for peace and development. Studies in Education, 17(1). 1-9. ISSN: 1117-2398. Published by Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
  17. Fatimayin, F. F. (2017). Facilitating Junior Secondary Students reading comprehension through Graphic Organizers. The Journal of Communicative English, 16. 89-98. ISSN: 07951949. Published by English Language Unit, Department of Educational Foundations and General Studies. University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
  18. Fatimayin, F. F.  (2018). Impact of Social Media Language on Secondary School Students’ written English. FUOYE Journal of Education, 1(1). 50-55. ISSN: 9876-5432. Published by Faculty of Education, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
  19. Fatimayin, F. F. (2018). A Pragmatic study of selected Proverbs in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Dutsinma Journal of English and Literature (DUJEL), 1 (1). 57-64. ISSN: 2659-0360. Published by Department of languages and linguistics, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma.
  20. Fatimayin, F. F. (2018). Assessment of the availability and use of ICT Facilities in teaching English Language in Yagba East Secondary Schools, Kogi State. Olabisi Onabanjo University Journal of Educational Studies (OOUJES) 8 (2). 148-157. ISSN: 0794-2885. Published by Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
  21. Fatimayin, F. F. (2019). Teacher Trainees’ perception of the challenges of Teaching Practice at an open and distance learning institution in Nigeria. UNESWA Journal of Education (UJOE), 2(1). 264-272. ISSN: 2616-3012. An Online Journal Published by the Faculty of Education, University of Eswatini, South Africa.
  22. Fatimayin, F. F. (2019). Nigerian English usage: users’ socio-pragmatic perspective. Dutsinma Journal of English and Literature (DUJEL), 2 (1). 199-212. ISSN: 2659-0360. Published by Department of languages and linguistics, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma.
  23. Fatimayin, F. F. (2019). Analysis of users’ acceptability and understanding of Three Nigerian English Accents for teaching and communication. Multidisciplinary Journal of Language and Social Sciences Education, 2 (2). 27-42. ISSN: 2616-4736. Published by the University of Zambia.
  24. Fatimayin, F. F. (2019). Class size effect on teachers’ teaching methods and Primary Pupils’ acquisition of reading comprehension skill: Teachers’ perception. FUOYE Journal of Education, 2(1). 63-69. ISSN: 9876-5432. Published by Faculty of Education, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
  25. Fatimayin, F. F. (2019). Teaching Practice for Student-Teacher professional development in Nigeria: Challenges and Merits. ATBU Journal of Technology and Educational Research (JOTER) 10(1). 48-58. ISSN: 2006-3148. Published by Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
  26. Fatimayin, F.F. & Osikomaiya, O.M (2020). Trends and innovations in teaching English as second language in the Nigerian context. Journal of the International Association of Language Educators (Special Edition). 388-399. ISSN: 2782-7712. Published by International Association of Language Educators, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
  27. Fatimayin, F. F. (2020). Impact of parental involvement in supporting Children’s development of reading skills. Lagos Education Review, 19 (1). 95-112. ISSN: 0331-9237. Published by Faculty of Education, University of Lagos.
  28. Fatimayin, F. F. (2021). Methods of teaching Literature in schools: A review of Literature. NOUN Journal of Education, 7. 132-141. ISSN: 2504-8945. Published by Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. 
  29. Fatimayin. F. F., & Osikomaiya, O. M. (2021). English language teaching practices, innovations and the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence-based research. Journal of Educational Review (JER), 13 (1). 14-23. ISSN: 0975-4792. Published by Higher Education Research and Policy Network (HERPNET), University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
  30. Osikomaiya, O.M., Fatimayin, F. F., & Banjo, A. (2021). Awareness and attitudinal disposition of teachers towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Educational Review (JER), 13 (1). 142-150. ISSN: 0975-4792. Published by Higher Education Research and Policy Network (HERPNET), University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
  31. Ofodu, G. O., & Fatimayin, F. F. (2021). Revolutionizing large classes and helping the silently excluded learners through language inclusive practices: class collaborations, instructional conversations and quick writes strategies. Literacy and Reading in Nigeria, Journal of the Reading Association of Nigeria, 20 (1). 235-241. ISSN: 1119-4723. Published by Reading Association of Nigeria. 
  32. Liadi, H. O., Fatimayin, F. F., & Osikomaiya, O. M. (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: .Department of Education, Faculty of  Arts and Education, University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State.
  33. Fatimayin, F. F. (2022). Perceived Effectiveness of Literature-in-English for Enhancing Students’ Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking Skills in Abuja Metropolis. Journal of International Association of Language Educators (JIALE), 3, 90-97. ISSN: 2782-7712. Published by International Association of Language Educators.
  34. Osikomaiya, 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. Published by GEN BA ISAGO University, Botswana.

(d) Refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. Fatimayin, F. F. (2012). Education for street children, a role beneficial to stakeholders.   Proceedings of the 1st AFTRA Teaching and Learning in Africa Conference co-located with e-learning Africa. (African Forum on Teaching Regulatory Authority), Cotonou. 170- 176. South African Council for Educators, South Africa.

 

 My research interests cover Language Education and Applied Linguistics, classroom pedagogies as well as issues and practice of Distance Education. 

ORCID ID:0000-0002-4077-5586

Fatimayin, F. F., Osikomaiya, M. O.,Owolabi, J. & Bello, L. (2022). Senate Research grant of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) for research project titled: Evaluation of the status of Language Laboratory Facilities for the Teaching and Learning of Languages in ODL Institutions in Nigeria. Amount of grant: One Million, five hundred Naira only.

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