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Career Profile

National Open University of Nigeria 2008-Date
a. Principal Counsellor, Owerri study centre 2008-2010
b. Principal Counsellor, Umudike study centre 2010-2012
c. Chief Counsellor, Umudike study centre 2012-2015
d. Acting Director: Umudike study Centre 2015-2017
e. Senior Lecturer, Guidance & Counselling 2017-2019
f. Associate Professor Counselling Psychology 2020-Date
g. Deputy Dean, Faculty of Education 2022-Date

Leading Edge Consultancy Services, Lagos
a. Senior Consultant 2002-2003

Lagos State University, School of Part-Time Studies

i. Lecturer, Educational Foundations 2004-2008
ii. Head, Education Unit 2006-2008
Novena College Kwale
i. Vice-Principal/Guidance Counsellor 2001-2002
ii. House Mistress (Female Hostel) Novena College 2001-2002
Lagos State Teaching Service Commission
i. School Counsellor/Teacher Akintan Grammar school
Surulere Lagos 1991-1994

Chinwe Patience IHUOMA

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Headquarters

Education

Educational Foundations

Associate Professor

Deputy Dean

cihuoma@noun.edu.ng

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Ph.D Counselling Psychology, M.Ed, B.Ed Education and Guidance & Counselling, NCE English/Igbo

National Open University of Nigeria 2008- Date
Designation: Deputy Dean, Faculty of Education 2022 – Date
Duties
Assisting the Dean in the day-to-day administration of the faculty
Designation: Associate Professor 2020 – Date
Designation: Senior Lecturer 2017- 2019
Duties:
Lecturing, Course Coordination, Setting Examination and TMA Questions Marking Exam Scripts, Coordinating Conference Marking Exercises for the Faculty of Education, Harvesting of Results, Compilation of Graduation Lists, Teaching Practice/ Practicum Supervision, Assessing Seminar Presentations, Representing the Faculty of Education at the University Senate

Designation: Ag. Study Centre Director 2015-2017

Duties
Day To Day Running of the Study Centre, Advocacy, Counselling, Orientation, Research, Facilitation, Lecturing, Project Supervision, Project Defense Examination, Report Writing, Supervision of Examination, Public Relations Functions, Administrative Work and Course Writing.
Designation: Chief Counsellor 2012-2015
Designation: Principal Counsellor 2008 – 2011

National Open University of Nigeria 2010 (April-October)
Designation: Study Centre Overseer.

Lagos State University, Anthony Village Campus 2003-2008
Designation: Lecturer
Duties
Head Of Department 2006-2007 Session

Handled The Following Courses at Both Undergraduate and Post Graduate Levels:

• Child Growth and Development
• Childhood And Pre-Adolescent Psychology
• Psychology Of Learning
• Psychological Foundations of Education
• Psychology Of Personality and Individual Differences
• Fundamentals Of Guidance & Counselling
• Vocational Guidance & Counselling
• Sociology Of Education
• Historical Foundations of Education.

Leading Edge Consultancy Services, Lagos 2002-2003
Designation: Senior Consultant

Novena College Kwale 2001-2002
Designation: Vice Principal/Guidance Counsellor

Lagos State Teaching Service Commission 1991-1994
Designation: School Counsellor/Teacher

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS: Dr. Chinwe P. Ihuoma
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2000) Social Skills Training and Self- Statement Techniques In The
Treatment Of Socially Anxious Adolescents In Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria.
(Unpublished Ph.D Thesis)
 Ihuoma, C.P. (1990) A Study On Managerial Learning And Problem Solving Styles
(Unpublished M.Ed Thesis)
 Ihuoma, C.P. (1989) Psychological Factors In Hypertension (Unpublished B.Ed
Thesis)
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2007) Various Approaches to the Study of Personality. Published in The
Journal of Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 6 (1) Pp 6-12.
 Ihuoma, C. P. (2007) A Survey of the Techniques for the Assessment of Personality.
Published in the Journal of Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol. 7 (3) Pp
80-84.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2007) A Review of Watson’s Behavioursim and Gutherie’s
Interpretation of Learning. Published in the Journal of Development Studies. Vol. 5
(1) Pp 74-80.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2008) Social Anxiety and Human Relationship. Published in the
African Journal of Science Education and Technology. Vol.10 (8). Pp 41-48.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2008) A Survey of Family Relationships in Nigeria. Published in the
Nigerian Education Vol. 14 (6) Pp 42-48.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2009) The Person-Centred Theory of Carl R. Rogers and It’s Relevance
to the Nigerian Situation. Published in the Journal of Review of Studies in Social
Science. Vol. 5 (1) Pp 107-113.
 Ihuoma, C.P. And Agwunobi, J.C. (2010) Formal Peace Education for Conflict
Prevention in Secondary School Students Published in the Journal of Curriculum
Studies. Vol.1 (2) Pp 107-113.
 Lazarus, K.U. And Ihuoma, C.P. (2011) The Role of Guidance Counsellors in The
Career Development of Adolescents and Young Adults with Special Needs. Published
In the Bristish Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Vol. 2 (1) Pp 51-62.
 Ihuoma, C.P. And Jacks, S. C. (2011) A Review of Issues and Prospects Associated
with Multicultural Counselling. Published in the Journal of Social Studies. Vol. 4 (1)
Pp 128-137.
 Nwachukwu L.C. Ikpeazu, V. A, Onwubiko, G. O., and Ihuoma, C.P. (2013) The
Introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In Imo State

Primary Schools, Challenges, Counselling Interventions and Recommendations.
Published In the National Journal of Educational Studies Vol 2. (3) Pp 74-82.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2015) Problems and Prospects of Open and Distance Education: The
National Open University of Nigeria Example. Published in the Journal of
Agricultural and Science Education Vol. 1 (2). Pp 127-135.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2016) The Role of Counselling in Enhancing Human Resource
Development. Published In Ibadan Journal of Educational Studies (Ijes) Vol. 13, (2).
Pp 132-139
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2017) Beliefs About Mental Illness and Attitudes Towards Seeking
Professional Assistance Among Women in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. Published
In the Nigerian Journal of Clinical and Counselling Psychology, University of Ibadan.
Vol. 25(1) Pp 155-177.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2017) Promoting Guidance & Counselling in Schools for Sustainable
National Development in Nigeria. Published in the Review of Education Journal of
The Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Vol. 28 (1) Pp 332-345.
 Ihuoma, C.P. & Nwandu R. A. (2017) An Evaluation of The Extent of Integration of
Technology in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Umuahia, Nigeria.
Published In Noun Journal of Education Vol. 4. Pp 158-165
 Ibrahim, M. & Ihuoma, C. P. (2017). Predictors Of School Environment, Home
Background and Peer Influence on Sexual Immorality Among Selected Senior
Secondary School Students in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos State. Published In Sokoto
International Journal of Counselling Psychology Vol. 5 Pp 299 – 311
 Ihuoma, C. P. (2018). Attitude Of Students of The National Open University of
Nigeria Towards Teaching Practice. Published In Noun Journal of Education Vol. 5 Pp
190 – 199.
 Amede L. & Ihuoma C. (2018) Evaluation of Guidance and Counselling Services in
Secondary Schools in Lagos State. Published In Nigerian Journal of Empirical Studies
in Psychology and Education Vol. 20 (1) Pp 111-125.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2019) An Eclectic Approach to The Reduction of Test Anxiety Among
Fresh Students of The National Open University of Nigeria Published In A-E Funai
Journal of Education Vol 1, No 1 Pp 179 – 191.

 Ihuoma, C. P. (2019) An Appraisal of The Nexus Between Education and National
Development Strategies in Nigeria Published in Uneswa Journal of Education Vol. 2
(1) Pp 319 – 332.
 Abaa, A. E & Ihuoma, C. P. (2019). Dimensions Of E-Learning Tools as Correlates of
Psychological Well-Being of Teachers and the Attainment of Sustainable
Development Goals. Noun Journal of Education. Vol, 6 pp 132 – 142
 Ihuoma, C. P. (2019). The Role of Open and Distance Education in Rebranding
Nigeria’s Tertiary Education for Sustainable National Development Published in
West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) Vol. 7 No. 2 pp1 –
18
 Ihuoma, C. P. (2019). Effects of Cognitive Restructuring and Social skills Training on
Managing Aggressive Behaviours among Senior Secondary School Students in Isiala
Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Published in
International Journal of Educational Studies (IJES), 2 (2) pp 309 – 321 A Publication
of the Faculty of Education, University of Jos.
 Ihuoma, C. P. & Akande, R. M. (2020) An Assessment of the Level of Internet Usage
and the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Mainland Local
Government Area of Lagos State. Trends in Educational Studies Journal Vol. 12 (2)
pp 96 – 112. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2020) Social Anxiety and Human Relationships: Implications for
Counselling Published in the Journal of Positive Psychology and Counselling Vol 5 pp
325-333 A Publication of Positive Psychology Association, Nigeria with headquarters
in University of Ibadan, Nigeria
 Ihuoma, C.P. (2020) The Role of Pre-Primary Education in The Psychological
Development of Children in Nigeria. Published In the Journal of Positive Psychology
and Counselling Vol 6 pp 228-238. A Publication of Positive Psychology Association,
Nigeria with headquarters in University of Ibadan, Nigeria
 Ihuoma, C. P. & Nwandu, R. (2021) Effects of Gender Discrimination in Education
and Employment on Africa’s Economic Growth. Published in the International
Journal of Educational Research and Policy Making (IJERPM), 4 (1) 712-720. A
Publication of Educational Administration and Planning, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka.
 Ihuoma, C. P. (2021) The Menace of Teenage Pregnancy and Motherhood in Mbaise,
Imo State Nigeria. Published in Trends in Educational Studies Journal (TRESJ) Vol.
13 (2) pp 51 – 65. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, University of Port
Harcourt.

 Ihuoma, C. P. (2021) Developing a School-Based Counselling Programme in Nigerian
Schools in the 21 st Century. Published in Benin Journal of Educational Studies Vol. 27
(1) pp 170 – 184. A Publication of the Institute of Education, University of Benin.

 Ihuoma, C. P. & Nwandu, R. (2021) Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Distance
Education on Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria. West African Journal of Open
& Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) 10 (1) 57-78.
 Abaa, A.E., Iwowari. A. I. & Ihuoma, C. P. (2021) Determinants of Career Choice
among Public Senior Secondary School Students in Port Harcourt Local Government
Area, Rivers State. Published in the Nigerian Journal of Applied Psychology Vol. 23
No 2 pp 112-121. A Publication of the Department of Counselling and Human
Development Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

 Ihuoma, C. P. & Abaa, A. E. (2022) Accessing Higher Education through Open and
Distance Learning by People with Disabilities in Nigeria. West African Journal of
Open & Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) Special Edition for the 6 th ACDE Conference.
10 (2) 123- 139.
 Ihuoma, C. P. & Abaa, Angela Ebere (2022) Environmental Variables and Students’
Quality Learning Outcomes in Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Journal of Educational Research, 40, 2022. A Publication of the Faculty of Education,
University of Malaya, Malaysia
 Ihuoma, C. P. & Balarabe, M. M. (2022) Factors Influencing the Choice of the
National Open University of Nigeria by Post Graduate Students. Published in Rima
International Journal of Education (RIJE) Vol.1(2) 145-160. A Publication of the
Faculty of Education, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
 Ihuoma, C. P. & Emakpor, M. (2022) Effect of Class Size on the Academic and Social
Life of Primary School Pupils in Nigeria: Teachers’ Perspective. Published in the
Journal of Science Technology and Education Vol. 10 (2) 22-31. A Publication of the
Faculty of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU),
Bauchi.
 Ihuoma, C. P. & Ekundayo, D. A. (2022) Inclusive Education and the Psycho-Social
Adjustment of Students with Special Needs in Lagos State, Nigeria. Published in The

Counsellor Vol.45 (1) 51-65. A Publication of the Counselling Association of Nigeria
(CASSON)
 Ihuoma, C. P., Akande, R. M & Abaa, A. E. (2022) The Attitude of Teachers Towards
the Use of E-learning Platforms During the Covid -19 Pandemic Era and Beyond.
Published in The Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies Vol. 29 (4) 75 – 83. A
Publication of the Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON)
 Ihuoma, C. P. (2023) Assessment of Family Structure on Attitude of Adolescents for
National Security: A Case Study of Abuja Municipal Area Council. Zamfara
International Journal of Education (ZIJE) Volume 3, Number 2, September, 2023.

BOOK CHAPTERS
 Jacks, S. C., Ihuoma, C. P., Fajonyomi M. G. & Carew P. F. C. (2015) Effect of
Guidance Services on University Undergraduate Students’ Knowledge of
Susceptibility to Hiv/Aids. Published In Adegoke, A. A, Aluede, O & Eweniyi, G,
(Eds) Issues in The Helping Profession for Nigerian Counsellors. Chap 21, Pp 188-
198.
 Ihuoma C.P. (2017) Translating Words to Deeds: Achieving Gender Equality in The
Nigerian Educational Sector Through Building A Safer World. Published In Akinsola,
M. K., Ojokheta, K. O. & Ademokoya, J. A. (Eds.) Building A Safer World Through
Education. Pp 542-560.
 Ihuoma C. P. & Eneogwe V. N, (2019) Effective Supervision and Inspection in
Curriculum Management. Published In Amadi, U.
P. N. (Ed.) Curriculum Making in the 21 St Century (Trends, Issues and Challenges)
Abuja, Cape Publishers. Pp 369-384.
 Ihuoma, C. P. (2019) Contemporary Discourse on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development: Challenges and Policy Options for Girls’ Education And Women
Empowerment In Nigeria. Published In Ademokoya, J. A., Aderinoye, R. A. &
Gbadamosi, T. V. (Eds.) Africa And Education 2030 Agenda. Ibadan, Gab Education
Printers. Pp763 – 777.
COURSE MATERIAL
 Ihuoma, C. P. (2015). EGC 903 Sex and Family Counselling. National Open
University of Nigeria Course Material.

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Ihuoma, C. P. & Abaa, A. E. (2022). Emotional Intelligence, Locus of Control and Self-Concept as Correlates of Academic Achievement among Distance Education Learners in North-Central Nigeria. (Tetfund grant for Institution Based Research)
Year: 2022
Status: Writing of Technical Report and Publications
Awarding Institution: TETFund

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