40 years

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS 

1)Okopi, F O. (2013) Current Use of ICT Tools to drive Learner Support Services in 

 National Open University of Nigeria: A Critique. In Adedipe, V.O, & Ojo, O.D (Eds), the Pedagogical Psychology of Teaching and Learning (ISBN 978-933-452-0) PP 132-148 

    2)  Okopi, F.O, (2010) Learner Support Services vis-à-vis National Open University mission  and learner’s expectations. In P.A Ifeanyi & F.K Olakulehin Global perspectives in  Open and Distance Learning: Essays in Honour of Professor Olugbemiro Jegede.                         Chapter Twelve pp 132-151 .Lagos National Open University of Nigeria

3)  Okopi, F.O. & Adamu, K. (1998) Occultism in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. 

  Implications for guidance and counselling. In A.O. Eniozuwa etiology, effect and         control of malignancies in Nigerian education.( EEC OF MINE) Chapter 6. pp 54-62  Ahmadu Bello University Zaria; Committee for problem solving in education (CPSE)         www.worldcat.org/title/etiology-effect…/44952520? (Contribution……80%))  

4)    Okopi, F.O. (2021) Using study centres in Breaking Iron Triangle (Access,Cost and Quality)    National Open University of Nigeria experience in U.S.A Osuji Educational Issues, Developments and Innovations. FESTCHRIFT IN Honour of Professor Abdulla Uba Adamu . Faculty of Education National Open University of Nigeria

5)        COURSE MATERIAL: Okopi F.O. Ukwueze, A.C & Ajufo, B.I (August, 2014) ODL    701. Psychology of Adult Learning 106 pp NOUN- 15 Course Units of Material on Course         Code: National Open University of Nigeria www.nounelearn.net  (Contribution……50%.)

 PAPERS PUBLISHED IN REPUTABLE LEARNED JOURNALS

6) Okopi. F.O; (2024 January 2024). Difficulties Experienced by National Open University Nigeria’s Students in Accessing and Utilising Support Services at Study Centres.  NOUN Magazine

7) Okopi, F O   &  Obera  J. O., (2022) Applying Dual Flexible Open Schooling System to Universal Basic Education: A Panacea for Accomplishing Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Nigeria National Open University of Nigeria  West African Journal of Open&Flexible LearningVolume10,Number1,2021

8)Okopi, F.O & Tanglang N (2021) Dual flexible schooling system: A strategic way to achieve sustainable development Goal 4 in Nigeria. Global Lifelong Learning Vol1,2 pp89-104 

9) Okopi, F.O & Amini C.M (2020) Influence of Clients’ Counselling Expectation on Psychological Helping Seeking Behaviour Among Students National Open University of Nigeria. I-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, Vol. 14. No. 1. May – July 2020 

10) Okopi, F.O Pindar J; Adamu N & Amos W (2018) Applying cognitive processing therapy to posttraumatic stress disorders syndrome among internally displaced youth victims of terrorism in Nigeria. Global Journal of Human-Social Science: H Interdisciplinary Peer Reviewed International Research Journal Publisher: Global Journals Online ISSN: 2249-460x & Print ISSN: 0975-587X.  Punjabi university Volume 18 Issue 6 Version 1.0 

11)Okopi, F.O. (2017) Dual Schooling System Approach to Inclusive Education in Nigeria. A way to go. Taraba State University Journal of Educational Research and Production (TSUJERP)  vol. 7 (issue 1, 2017)

12)  Clifford Moses Amini & Fidel O Okopi (2017) Students ’demographic as indices of online learning readiness of distance learners in Nigeria – to be published in volume 20 N0 1&2,  2017 . Journal of Technical and Science Education.  Faculty of Technical and Science Education. Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt 

13) Okopi, F.O (2017) Applying humanistic therapy to sports psychology practice in Nigeria: The way forward. Journal of Human Kinetics and Sports Sciences (JOHKASS), Faculty of Education. University of Benin . Benin City

14)Okopi, F.O. & Ogunleye B.O. (2016) Staff and students assessment of quality of learner support services in the National Open University of Nigeria  International Journal of Education ,Science, Humanities , Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (IJESHMES) Vol 8 NO1&2  pp138-153 University of Abuja

15)Okopi, F.O. (2015) Dilemma of Using social media and network for counselling and mentoring at a distance for prevention/management of youth restiveness in Nigeria  NOUN Journal of Education. Publication of the Faculty of Education. vol 2 pp53-59 National Open University of Nigeria 

16)Okopi, F.O. (September, 2014) Dilemma of using social media and networking for counselling at a distance for prevention/management of youth restiveness in Nigeria. Academic Research Journal of Psychology and Counselling. 1(4) 42-49 http://www.academicresearchjournals.org/ARJPC/index.htm 

17)  Okopi, F.O & Pindar, Joshua (2014) Motivators of students’ persistence on Distance Learning programmes in ethno-religious crisis states in Nigeria: Implications for counselling. Psychology, 2014, 5, 1550-1556 pp. Scientific Research publishing Inc http://www.scirp.org/journal/psych  . http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/psych.2014.513165  (Contribtion ……80%)

18)Okopi, F.O. (2015) Perception of code of ethics on use of online resources for counselling in National Open University of Nigeria. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) Vol 4 No 1 July 2015 pp115- 133         

19) Okopi, F.O., Odeyemi, J.O. & Adesina, A.( 2015) Computer-based learning in open and distance learning in Nigeria; Cautions on use of internet for counselling. I-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 11 (4) 

North Carolina State University

Raleigh USA.  (Contribution……..50%)

20) Okopi, F.O. (2014) motivating athletes towards attaining, and sustaining peak performance using counselling skills and strategies. Journal of Sport Psychology Association of Nigeria. Vol 9 49-56

21)  Okopi, F.O., & Ofole N. M. (2014) Psychosocial occupational stressors as correlate of job satisfaction among student counsellors in National Open University of Nigeria. Implication for intervention. International Journal of Education and Development. 2(5) 58-72 . Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development UK (www.eajournals.org ) (Contribution…60%)\

22)Okopi, F.O., & Aminu, K.I., (June, 2014). Influence of face-to-face facilitation on the academic performance of postgraduate diploma students in distance education of the National Open University of Nigeria: Implications for counselling.  International Open and Distance Learning Journal  4th ACDE 2014 Special Edition PP12-30  Zimbabwe Open University(Contibution….60%)

23) Okopi, F. O. & Ogidan, R. (2014) Strategies for ensuring quality in study circles among students of Open University of Nigeria: Implications for counselling practice. International Open and Distance Learning Journal  4th ACDE 2014 Special Edition pp109-117 Zimbabwe Open University (Contribution…….80%)

24)Okopi, F O.(2014) Counselling at a Distance: National Open University of Nigeria Model. Journal of Assertiveness. Volume 7(1) 17-27 University of Uyo

25)Okopi, F O & Ofole N. M.(2014)  Academic Support Services and Administration of Open Distance Learning System. Journal of Resourcefulness and Distinction (JORESDID) Volume 7(1) 234-246 Nigerian Association of Teachers (Contribution….80%.) 

26)Okopi, F O & Pindar, J. (2014). Counselling Strategies in Preparing against E-examination Anxiety in Open and Distance Learning. Academic Scholarship Journal. Volume 8 (1) 9-23.  Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Contribution………80%)

27)Aminu Kazeen Ibrahim & F’ O Okopi (2014) Effect of mainstreaming education on the Achievement of mildly impaired lower basic three pupils in Northwest Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Research & method in Education (IOSR-JRME) VOL 4 Issue 4 pp 09-15 

28)Okopi, F.O & Ofole M.N.(June, 2013) Assessing learners satisfaction towards support delivery in National Open University of Nigeria: Implication for counselling services. West African Journal of Open & Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) 3(1) 189-208 wajofel@gmail.com  (Contribution…..) 

29)Okopi, F.O (June.2013) Necessity for professional training for NOUN staff.  NOUN  News Bulletin.  A quarterly Publication of the Media & Information Unit. Vol. 18.No 18 June 2013. National Open University of Nigeria Lagos

30)Okopi F.O. (January 2012) Time management strategies among students in the National Open University of Nigeria. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) 2 (2) 27-47 

31)Okopi, F.O. (May 2012). Establishing, promoting and maintaining counselling relationship for effective working alliance at a distance. Prime Research on Education ISSN: 2251-1253. Volume 2, Issue 4, pp. 218-225 © Prime Journal. www.primejournal.org/PRE/articles.html 

32)Okopi F.O & Ofole N.M (2012) Therapeutic effect of rational emotive behaviour therapy in fostering self-efficacy amongst academically-at- risk- learners in National Open University of Nigeria. Global Advanced Research Journal of Educational Research and Review (ISSN: 2315-5132) Vol. 1(9) pp. 211-218, November, 2012. Copyright © 2012 Global Advanced Research Journals (Contribution …..60%) 

33)Okopi, F. O. (2012) Process of assuring quality in counselling in National Open University of Nigeria: A critique. Huria Journal of the Open University of Tanzania. Vol 13 pp. 60 -74  ISSN 085666739. 

34)Okopi F.O. (2012) ODL as a strategy for building leadership capacity in female for governance of higher education.. Global Education Review.   Vol 1 (2) (Serial number 2. Long bridge Publishing Company 

35)Okopi, F.O. (Oct1, 2011).Non adherence to study time management strategies among NOUN students and implications to academic stress.  Journal on Education Psychology. Volume 5. Issue 2. I manager publication. October 1, 2011. University Of Memphis

Memphis  

36)Okopi, F.O (March, 2011). Risk behaviours and early warning signals for ODL drop out students in Nigeria: Implications for counselling. International Journal of Psychology and Counselling Vol. 3(3), pp. 40-47. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/IJPC  ISSN 2141-2499 ©2011 Academic Journals 

37)Okopi, F.O. (2010) Challenges of technology mediated approach to counselling in National Open University of Nigeria. The Lagos Counsellor Official Publication of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) Lagos Chapter Vol 3 No_1 

38)Okopi, F.O.(2010)  Learner support services as sustainable strategies in open and distance education: National Open University of Nigeria experience. Huria. Journal, 3(1) pp 130-135 repository.out.ac.tz/…/Okopi=3AFidel_O=2E_=3A=3A.htm/  ISS 08566739 

39)Okopi, F.O. (September, 2010) Determining factors in preferences for counselling mode by NOUN students. Global Journal of Human and Social sciences: Discovering thoughts and inventing future (10) 5; 1 PP 37- 44. ., Department of Economics, University of Calgary, Canada http:

40)Okopi, F.O. (Feb, 2010) Counselling as communication strategies in open and distance education: NOUN experience. US-Chaina Education Review 2 (7) 76- 83. 

41)Ajayi, M.A & Okopi, F.O.( 2003) Influence of age on rating  selected reinforcerss as incentives among Nigerian elite soccer players. West African Journal of Physical and Health Education 7, 139-148 (Contribution ……50%.)

42)Okopi,F.O; Opara, N. S. J. & Kaka, A.K. (2003) Elicitation of stress response to injury and coping strategies of athletes. Educational Forum Journal (6)167-176 (Contribution….50%)

43)Okopi, F.O. & Ndakudiya, I.M. (2001) Influence of educational qualification and playing experience on retirement plans of professional soccer players in Nigeria. Outreach:. A Journal of Research, Issues and Ideas 4 (1)76-84 (Contribution…..80%)

44)Okopi,F.O.& Odumu, E.(2000). Violence and its disastrous consequences on the development of professional soccer in Nigeria. Journal of Health Education and Sport Science (JOHESS) 1, 12 (Contribution ….80%.) 

45)Okopi, F. O. & Saba, I. (2002) Arousal activation control strategies and their relevance to professional soccer in Nigeria. Journal of Health Education and Sports Science 3 (1) 49-61(Contribution ….80%)

46)Okopi F.O (2000) AIDS and behavioural implications: The roles of psychologists. Outreach: A Journal of Research Issues and Ideas, 3 1(1)97-103

47)Ajayi, M.A & Okopi, F.O. (1999) Reforcers order of preference as ranked by Nigerian elite soccer players. Nigerian Journal of Emotional Psychology and Sport Ethics. (NIJEPSE) 1 (Contribution …..50%)

48)Okopi, F. O. & Mambula, M. A. (1999, December) Career development in sport The counsellor. 17 (2) 1-5. Counselling Association of Nigeria (Contribution…50%)

49)Okopi, F. O. & Odumu, E, (1999). Enhancing positive self-concept in the disabled through sport: A socio-psychological perspective. African Journal of Cross- Cultural Psychology and Sport Facilitation 1 (1) 60-63. (Contribution……80%)

50)Okopi, F.O. & Adamu, K. (1999). An evaluation of distance learning programme of kashim Ibrahim College of Educaion Maiduguri. Outreach Journal, Issues and Ideas 2 35-40. (Contribution…80%.)

51)Okopi, F.O. & Adamu, K. (1999). An evaluation of distance learning programme of kashim Ibrahim College of Educaion Maiduguri. Outreach Journal, Issues and Ideas 2 35-40. (Contribution…80%.)

52)Okopi, F.O. & Ndakudiya, I. (1999) Gender and sports: Socio- psychological perspective. Physcima 2 (2) 132-136. (Contribution……80%)

53)Ajayi, M.A. & Okopi, F.O.(1998). Anxiety about getting AIDS; Perception of some undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities. Nigerian Journal of Applied Psychology 4 35-43 (Contribution …..50%)        

54)Okopi, F.O; Hammafyalto,S & Kidal, A.(1997). Utilization of counseling Services in selected sports in Borno state. Journal of the Nigeria Association of Physical and Health Education and Recreation (Oyo-JONASPHER 1 (1) 150-154) (Contribution…..50%)

55)Hamafyelto,S,S; Tanglang, N. & Okopi, F.O. (1997). Determinants of effective adopted Physical education programme for the orthopaedic ally impaired and poorly coordinated Students in Adamawa state. Educational Forum Journal 3 (1) 158-167 (Contribution …..50%)

1.       REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

56)         Okopi, F. O. & Ogidan, R (2014) Strategies for ensuring quality in study circles among students of Open University of Nigeria: Implications for counselling practice. Being a paper presented at 4th African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly at Elephant Hills Hotel Victoria Falls Zimbabwe 6-9 June 2014.  Contribution …..80%)

57)        Okopi, F.O., & Aminu,K.I (June2014). Influence of face-to-face facilitation on the academic performance of postgraduate diploma students in distance education of the National Open University of Nigeria: Implications for counselling.  Being a paper presented at 4th African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly at Elephant Hills Hotel Victoria Falls Zimbabwe 6-9 June 2014 (Contribution….60%.)

57)  Okopi, F.O (Nov, 2014). Motivating athletes towards attaining and sustaining peak performance using counselling skills and strategies. Being the paper presented at Sport Psychology Association of Nigeria 29th Annual National Conference held in Kwara State University Malete Ilorin. 24th -28th November 2014

58)    Okopi, F. O (Sept., 2014) Dilemma of using social media and networking for counselling and mentoring at a distance for prevention/management of youth restiveness in Nigeria. Being a paper presented at 1st Annual Conference of School of Education: Education for Peace & Development. National Open University of Nigeria Lagos. September 8- 11, 2014

59)  Okopi, F.O& Pindar, J. (Dec, 2013) Motivators of students’ persistence on distance   learning programme in ethno-religious crisis states in Nigeria: Implication for counselling. Being a paper presented at 7th Pan-Commonwealth Form on Open Learning for Development: Towards Empowerment and Transformation.. 2-6 December, 2013. http://www.col.org/pcf7/full%69paper.html (Contribution….60%)

60 Okopi, F.O. (June 2011) Process of assuring quality in counselling interaction in National Open University of Nigeria. A Critique. Being a paper presented at 3rd ACDE conference held in Tanzania. www.out.ac.tz/acde/out_files/acde-provisional prorgamme_05_07_11

61)Okopi F.O. (Dec. 2010) (ACDE QAAA Rapporteur. Report of workshop on Quality assurance in Open and Distance Learning (Familiarisation, external quality assurance systems and processes. www.nou.edu.ng/…/report%20of%201st%20acde%20qaaa%20workshop  (Contibution….)

62)        Okopi, F.O (2010). Six sigma as model of assuring quality learner support services in National Open University of Nigeria Study Centre. Being a paper presented at 6th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning held in Le Meridan Koche India 24 -28 November 2010   http://www.col.org/pcf6/full%20paper.html  

 63)        Okopi, F. O (2008) Counselling as Communication Strategies in Open and Distance    Education: NOUN Experience.  Being a paper presented at 2nd ACDE Conference and General Assembly  held in Lagos Nigeria. Publication conference proceeding pdf http://www.nou.edu.ng/noun/acde2008/acde_en/papers.pd   

64)        Okopi, F.O. (2004) Sport Counselling in Nigeria: Challenges and prospects for counselling psychologists. Conference proceeding for the 28th Annual Conference of Counselling of the Association of Nigeria. 52-65

Sports psychology and counselling psychology

RINGGOLD: 125792

 Commonwealth of Nation sponsored and funded (COL) 2015

Okopi, F.O., Odeyemi, J.O. & Adesina, A.( 2015) Computer-based learning in open and distance learning in Nigeria; Cautions on use of internet for counselling. I-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 11 (4) 

North Carolina State University

Raleigh USA

National Open University of Nigeriia sponsored and funded research 2014

Okopi, F.O., & Ofole N. M. (2014) Psychosocial occupational stressors as correlate of job satisfaction among student counsellors in National Open University of Nigeria. Implication for intervention. International Journal of Education and Development. 2(5) 58-72 . Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development UK