Career Profile
Professor Charity Akuadi Okonkwo – Career Journey
Professor Charity Akuadi Okonkwo is a distinguished academic and visionary administrator with over three decades of transformative contributions to educational measurement, evaluation, and open and distance learning (ODL). She currently directs the Enugu Study Centre at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), having previously transformed the Uyo Study Centre into a model zonal hub during her five-year tenure. As a member of NOUN’s Senate and 7th Governing Council, she plays a pivotal role in shaping institutional policies and advancing quality assurance frameworks.
Holding a PhD in Measurement and Evaluation from Abia State University and advanced degrees in education and physics, Professor Okonkwo’s interdisciplinary expertise underpins her leadership and scholarship. As the Pioneer Dean of NOUN’s Faculty of Education, she established foundational academic structures and spearheaded innovative programmes to promote rigor and excellence. Her research interests encompass digital literacy, e-assessment, and sustainable education strategies, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications and academic contributions.
Globally recognized for her expertise, Professor Okonkwo is certified in blended learning, instructional design, and authentic assessment by leading institutions such as the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Athabasca University. Her tenure at NOUN is marked by the seamless implementation of innovative teaching and assessment strategies, earning her multiple accolades, including Best Teacher Awards and commendations for course material development.
Beyond her academic and administrative roles, Professor Okonkwo actively contributes to governance and community-focused initiatives, serving on key committees for examinations, quality assurance, and postgraduate programs. Committed to mentoring future leaders and expanding access to education, she envisions driving global innovations in ODL and advancing equitable access to high-quality education through transformative leadership and impactful scholarship.
Charity Akuadi OKONKWO
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NOUN Enugu Study Centre
Education
Educational Foundations
Professor
Study Centre Director
cokonkwo@noun.edu.ng
2348036668264
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS i.PhD Measurement and Evaluation, (2004); Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria.
ii.M.Ed. Measurement and Evaluation (1993); Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria.
iii.M. Sc. Physics (2008); University of Lagos, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
iv.B. Sc. (Ed.) Physics (2008); University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
v.NCE Mathematics / Physics (1982); Institute of Management and Technology Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria.
vi.Certificate in Computer Programming (1998); University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
vii.West African School Certificate (1978), General Certificate in Education (Ordinal Level) (1978); Ogidi Girls Secondary School, Ogidi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
viii.First School Leaving Certificate (1973); Akpaka Ogwe Central School, Ogidi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Relevant Short Training & Courses Certification i.Certificate of Participation in the Massive Open Online Course on Blended Learning Practice offered jointly by the Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University Canada from 15 January to 11 February 2023. Issued 11th February, 2023;
ii.Certificate of Participation in the Massive Open Online Course on Leading Change in Teaching and Learning for a Digital World offered jointly by the Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University Canada from 16 October to 13 November 2022; Issued 13th November, 2022;
iii.Certificate of Completion for successfully completed the Massive Open Online Course on Authentic Assessment for Online Learning offered by the Commonwealth of Learning from 9 May to 3 June 2022; Issued 3rd June, 2022;
iv.Certificate of Completion for successfully completing the AAU Professional Certificate in Research Methods 2020. Issued 11th December, 2020;
v.Certificate of Completion for successfully completing the AAU Professional Certificate in Thesis and Dissertation Writing and Supervision 2020. Issued 11th December, 2020;
vi.Effective Leadership Skills for Academic administration. NOUN (2016);
vii.Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning. African Council for Distance Education/NOUN (ACDE) (2015).
viii.Enhancing ODL delivery through capacity building for institutions in West Africa. COL (RETRIDAL), 2013.
ix.Regional Course Material Development for Open and Distance Learning. COL (NOUN) (2013).
x.Designing Distance Learning Materials. Open University of UK (Nigeria Distance Learning Centres) (2012).
xi.Course Material Development for Open and Distance Learning. COL (NOUN) (2012).
xii.Instructional System Design Development and Evaluation for ODL.COL (RETRIDAL) (2010).
Professor Charity Akuadi Okonkwo is a seasoned academic and administrator with over 30 years of experience in education. She began her career in secondary education, teaching Physics and Mathematics and advancing from Master III to Principal. At the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), she served as the Pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Education, where she established foundational academic structures and developed innovative programmes. Her research focuses on digital literacy, e-assessment, and sustainable education strategies, with numerous peer-reviewed publications.
Professor Okonkwo holds a PhD in Measurement and Evaluation, along with degrees in education and physics. She is certified in blended learning, instructional design, and authentic assessment, having received training from institutions like the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Athabasca University. Her leadership at NOUN is marked by the successful implementation of innovative teaching and assessment strategies, earning accolades such as Best Teacher Awards and recognition in course material development.
Beyond her academic roles, Professor Okonkwo contributes to governance and community initiatives at NOUN, serving on committees for postgraduate programs, examinations, and quality assurance. She is dedicated to mentoring future education leaders and advancing global education through transformative leadership and impactful scholarship.
Her extensive experience includes acting as a resource person at various workshops and conferences, including those organized by NOUN and COL. Notable roles include leading workshops on authentic assessments, test item writing, and regional course material development for open and distance learning programmes.
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Authentic Assessment; Graduate Employability; Technology-driven Teaching and Learning.
Charity Akuadi Okonkwo – Google Scholar Account and ORCID ID
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=JNYochkAAAAJ
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1. Title: Readiness for Technology -driven Teaching and Learning using TPACK and 21st Century Skills; Year: 2023; Amount: N9,350,000.00; Status: Ongoing; Awarding Institution: ACETEL NOUN. 2. Title: Assessment of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Stakeholders’ Readiness for Development of Authentic Assessment for Graduate Employability: An Empirical Study; Year: 2022; Amount: N3,000,000,00; Status: Ongoing; Awarding Institution: NOUN Senate.