GABRIEL CHIBUZOR JOB | Faculty of Education

Career Profile

Dr. Gabriel Chibuzor Job was born in 25th January 1963, in Rumuodo-Rumuekini town – Akpor in Obio/Akpor local government of Rivers State. He attended the then State primary school, Rumuekini/Rumuosi in the present day Obio/Akpor LGEA, from 1971 – 1976 – where he obtained the first leaving school certificate with Distinction. He proceeded to County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche in 1976 and obtained his WASC in 1981. He worked briefly between 1981-1986, and joined the University of Ibadan, Rumuorlumini Campus in 1986. He graduated in 1990 with a Second Class Lower division in English Language. Dr. Job completed his mandatory Youth Service in 1991. He enrolled for M. Ed Educational Technology in the University of Port Harcourt and graduated in 1996. Again, he worked briefly in the public sector before enrolling for his Ph. D Educational Technology from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and graduated in 2010. He joined the National Open University in April 2011 and currently a Reader. He is also the current Head of Department, Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, NOUN. He is married to Dr. Nneka Gabriel-Job and blessed with lovely Children.

GABRIEL CHIBUZOR JOB

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Ph. D (University of Uyo, Educational technology), M. Ed (University of Port Harcourt, Educational Technology) & B. Ed (University of Ibadan, English Language)

Dr. Gabriel Chibuzor Job has a diversified working experience – both from the private and public sectors. First, he worked as Store record Clark with Omuna Construction Company between 1981 -1984. Financial Manager Mascot Services (Nig), 1985. He also worked as Senior tutor Ejigba local government secondary school- 1991. He was appointed Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman Obio/Akpor local government Chairman on Education Matters in 1995. He became Education Secretary Obio/Akpor LGEA from 1995-1999. He was appointed Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area between 2001- 2003. He became the Managing Director Omarim Agencies (Nig.) 2004-2009. Appointed Lecturer 2 at the then College of Education, now, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuorlumeni 2009-2010. He then joined the National Open University of Nigeria in April 2011, as a Lecturer 2, and has risen to the rank of a Reader. Here in NOUN, he has worked in various capacities including, Unit Head, Educational Technology, Centre Director, Port Harcourt Study Centre, between 2015-17, Centre Director Yenagoa Study Centre, 2018- 2020. Currently, he is Head of Department, Educational Foundations in Faculty of Education. He has also served in Various committees both at the University, Faculty and Departmental levels, either as Chairman or Member.

1. Salawu, I. O., Job, G. C. & Jeremiah, S. C (2013). Transformation of students’ teaching practice assessment through the electronic media. In I. O Salawu, A. I. Ikeotuonye & J. O. Inegbedion (Eds). Perspectives on Nigerian Education, 102-114. Lagos: School of Education, NOUN. ISBN: 978-978-239-111-0. A Publication of School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, 14/16, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

2. Job, G. C. (2011). Concept mapping instructional strategy. In Adeyemi & Awe (Eds). Rebranding Nigerian Educational System, 444-455. Lagos: School of Education, NOUN. ISBN: 978-978-919-704-0. A Publication of School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria.

3. Ushie, B. C., Job, G. C. & Udosen, V. (2007). An overview of educational broadcasting in Nigeria. Jos Educational Forum, 3(1), 213-222. ISSN 1119-9210. A Publication of the Department of Arts & Social Science Education, University of Jos, Jos.

4. Job, G. C. (2008). Merging the emerging information communication technologies in Nigerian tertiary institutions: Prospects and Problems. Nigeria Journal of Computer Literacy (NJCL), 9 (1), 33-44. ISSN: 1118-0056. A Publication of the Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan.

5. Job, G. C., Ado, I. B. & Okworo, G. S. (2009). Effect and utilization of e-mail in Open University learning system on attainment of educational goals in South-South Nigeria. Journal of Educational Technology and Instruction (JETI), 1(1), 26- 30. ISSN: 01897012. A Publication of the Nigerian Association for Educational Media and Technology (NAEMT), Akwa Ibom State Branch.

6. Job, G. C., Ushie, B. C. & Okworo, G. S. (2010). Concept mapping teaching strategy: It’s effect on SS2 student achievement and retention in English Language in Rivers State. Journal of Educational Media and Technology (JEMT), 14(2), 133-141. ISSN: 01897012. A Publication of the Nigerian Association for Educational Media and Technology.

7. Job, G. C. (2011). Influence of emerging ICTs on academic staff attitude in Nigeria South-South tertiary educational institutions. Journal of the Faculty of Education, 2(1), 25-30. ISSN: 1596-9940. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt.

8. Job, G. C. (2012). Educator’s instructional delivery strategy: A global challenge to learners’ academic performance. Journal of Pedagogical Thought, 9, 33-44. ISSN:1821-8180. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, Kampala International University College, Dares Salam, Tanzania.

9. Job, G. C. (2013). The challenge of ensuring quality in courseware material preparation in open and distance education. Journal of Educational Studies and Management, 1(1), 77-89. ISSN: 2354-2470. A Publication of the Department of Educational Studies and Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

10. Job, G. C. & Salawu, I. (2013). Philosociomics dimensions of information and communication technology in open – distance learning in Nigeria. Journal of Educational Media and Technology, 17(1), 41-49. ISSN: 01897012. A Publication of the Nigerian Association for Educational Media and Technology.

11. Job, G. C. (2014). Gender and students’ academic performance and retention in English Language in Rivers State using concept mapping instructional strategy. NOUN Journal of Education, 1(1), 36-44. ISSN: 2504-8945. A Publication of the School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.

12. Job, G. C. (2014). Integration of information communications technology into teaching and learning activities: A panacea for Nigeria’s educational system for 21st century challenges. West Africa Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL), 3(2), 107-118. ISSN: 2276-6472. A Publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning (RETRIDAL).

13. 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. A Publication of the Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Jos.

14. Job, G. C. & Ogundowole, A. (2015). Effects of improvised materials on the academic performance and retention ability of SS2 Biology students in Lagos State. Journal of Educational Foundations and Development, 1(2), 99-109. ISSN: 2354-2470. A Publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

15. Job, G. C. (2015). Instructional design for andragogical learners: Re-positioning today’s distance learners for a digital society. African Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology and Sport Facilitation (AJCPSF), 17, 1320-1331. ISSN: 1119-7056. A Publication of the Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan.

16. Okworo, G. S. & Job, G. C. (2016). Primary school teachers’ utilization of educational resource centre (ERC) services for classroom effectiveness in Rivers State, Nigeria. Journal of Education, 9(1), 296-305. ISSN: 2734-2840. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

17. Job, G. C. (2016). Projected instructional media and the students’ academic achievement in Physics in Lagos state, Nigeria. NOUN Journal of Education, 3,113-120. ISSN: 2504-8945. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.

18. Okworo, G. S. & Job, G. C. (2017). Technical teachers’ competency and utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) for effective instructional delivery in Technical Colleges in Akwa Ibom State. International Journal of Educational Benchmark (IJEB), 8(1), 99-108. ISI: 2016:0.861. A Publication of the Department of Vocational Education, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

19. Job, G. C. (2017). The implication of improvised instructional materials on gender academic performance and retention in SS 2 Biology students in Lagos State. International Journal of Emotional Psychology and Sport Ethics (IJEPSE), 19, 1372-1383. ISSN:1119-7048. A Publication of the Association of Psychology in Sport and Human Behaviour.

20. Job, G. C. & Ikemba, E. (2018). Correlate of video-taped and lecture instructional strategies and the academic performance of SS2 Computer Studies’ students in Lagos State. International Journal of Educational Development, 7&8, (1), 24-34. ISSN: 1596-9940. A Publication of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Press and Bookshop Unit, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.

21. Job, G. C. (2018). Effects of concept mapping instructional strategy and the moderating impact of school location on the academic achievement of Rivers state senior secondary school (SSS2) students in English Language, Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of Emotional Psychology and Sport Ethics (IJEPSE), 20, 1443-1454. ISSN:1119-7048. A Publication of the Association of Psychology in Sports and Human Behaviour.

22. Job, G. C. (2018). Resource sharing and control in open and distance learning. Educational Perspective: A Journal of the Faculty of Education, Lagos State University, 13(1), 13-24. ISBN: 978-978-360-40-5-8. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, Lagos State University.

23. Ado, I. B., Essien, G. G. & Job, G. C. (2018). Influence of multimedia on students’ interests and achievement in teaching the concept of lines of symmetry in Geometry. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning, 6(2), 125-145. ISSN: 2276-6472. A Publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning (RETRIDAL), National Open University of Nigeria.

24. Okworo, G. S., Job, G. C. & Effiong, A. A. (2020). Effect of e-blog forum on students’ academic performance in Educational Technology in Faculty of Education, University of Calabar. International Journal of Educational Benchmark (IJEB), 16(1), 1-10. ISSN: 2489-0170. A Publication of the Department of Industrial Technology Education, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

25. Job, G. C. (2020). National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and the emerging challenges of growing capacities for sustainable distance e-learning in Nigeria. Port Harcourt Journal of Educational Studies (PHAJOES), 5(3),16-27. ISSN: 2682-633X. A Publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.

26. Job, G. C. & Opeyemi, A. (2020). The effects of video-taped instructional strategy on the academic achievement and retention of Chemistry students in Lagos State. Journal of Educational Research on Children, Parents & Teachers, 1(1), 45-57. ISSN: 2664-3812 (Online). A Publication of the University of Free State, South Africa.

27. Job, G. C. (2021). The global quest for access to qualitative education and the open and distance learning (ODL) method: The Nigerian progress and experience via National Open University of Nigeria. Port Harcourt Journal of Educational Studies (PHAJOES), 6(1), 69-76. ISSN: 2682-633X. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.

28. Job, G. C. & Bubou, G. M. (2021). Individual innovativeness and e-learning readiness of first- and second-year students of Yenagoa study centre of National Open University of Nigeria. NOUN Journal of Education (NJE), 7, 1-16. ISSN: 2504-8945. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.

29. Ado, I. B. & Job, G. C. (2022). Teaching longitude: A technology driven approach in Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. NOUN Journal of Education (NJE), 8, 91-100. ISSN: 2504-8945. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.

30. Ukpalo, B. Z. & Job, G. C. (2023). Effect of audio-video aids on performance in Business Studies among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State. Zamfara International Journal of Education, 3(5), 67-75. ISSN (Hard Copy): 2814-1377. A Publication of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria.

31. Job, G. C. & Ado, I. B. (2023). Impact of network social application on interest and performance in concept quadratic equation among secondary students in Yenagoa metropolis. Zamfara International Journal of Education, 3(3), 72-78. ISSN (Hard Copy) 2814-1377. A Publication of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria.

32. Job, G. C. (2023). PowerPoint instructional strategy utilization and the academic achievement of SS 2 English language students in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. International Journal of Arts, communication and pedagogy Education, 2(2), 55-65. ISSN: 2992-5649. A Publication of the Department of Arts Education, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Kogi State, Nigeria.

33. Job, G. C. & Archibong, F. I. (2023). Investigating teachers’ perceived satisfaction and effectiveness of ICT utilization in public secondary schools in Bayelsa State. EKSUJOE Journal of Education, 10(1), 194-201. ISSN 1119-4723. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.

34. Franklyn-Osakue, F. H & Job, G. C. (2024). Assessment of digital literacy and use of scripted lesson plan among secondary school teachers in Benin Metropolis, Edo State. Zamfara International Journal of Education (ZIJE), 4(1), 27-41. ISSN: (Hard Copy): 2814-1377. A Publication of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State.

35. Osunwusi, A. O., Salawu, I. O. & Job, G. C. (2024). Technology affinity, interaction, accessibility, attitude to learning and learning performance: Examining the interrelationships. KIU Journal of Education (KJED), 4(1), 57-68. ISSN: 2790-4172. A Publication of the Kampala International University, Uganda.

36. Osunwusi, A. O., Salawu, I. O. & Job, G. C. (2024). Impact of technology attributes on open and distance learning students’ attitude to learning and learning performance. Nigerian online Journal of Educational Sciences and Technology, 6(1), 286-306. ISSN: 2222-1735. A Publication of the Department Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka.

37. Samuel, G. T. & Job, G. C. (2024). Improvisation of instructional materials and SS11 Economics students’ academic performance in Kaura local government area of Kaduna State. Journal Of Continuing and Development Education, 4(1), 114-124. ISSN:2714-3376. A Publication of the Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies, Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu-Nigeria.

38. Thanni, F. T., Salawu, I. O. & Job, G. C. (2024). Effects of video based learning and conventional strategy on 100 level Mathematics students’ performance in distance learning education institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria. FUOYE International Journal of Business and Economics Education, 1(1), 54-67. ISSN:3043-5013. A Publication of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

39. Aminu, K. I., Suleiman, A. G., Job, G. C. & Liadi., H. O. (2024). Administration of standardised test and its implication on assessment: Quality assurance and leaders’ supports in National Open University of Nigeria. Porth Harcourt Journal of Educational Studies (PHAJOES), 9(2), 256-269. ISSN: 2682-633X. A Publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

(d). Journal Articles Accepted for Publication

40. Job, G. C. (2024). Effect of flipped classroom and asynchronous instructional strategies on the learning outcomes of senior secondary 2 English language students in Rivers State. Bayero Journal of Education in Africa (BJEA). 10(2), 92-106. ISSN: 2360-7637. A publication of the Faculty of Education, Bayero University, Kano.

41. Thanni, F. T., Salawu, I. O. & Job, G. C. (2024). Effects of e-learning modes on undergraduate students’ learning outcomes in Mathematics among distance learning institutions in Osun State, Nigeria. Zamfara International Journal of education (ZIJE), 4(2). 1-11. ISSN (Hard Copy): 2814-1377. ISSN (Online): 2814-1369. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria.

Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies and Media in Education

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National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research Grant,2022, 2.5 million Naira, NOUN