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Career Profile

Dr. Opateye, Johnson Ayodele is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Evaluation at the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. He has served in the Faculty of Education as Faculty Examination Officer, Project Officer and Chairman of various Committees. He served as the Zonal Coordinator, North Central Entrepreneurship Incubation Centre and also he is currently the Deputy Director, African Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), a World Bank Project won by National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. His academic focus is on educational evaluation, assessment for learning in chemistry education, test item development and educational research with versed electronic data analysis experience. He is an online content designer and developer for open and distance learning. He was trained as a project manager at the Project Management Institute, Accra, Ghana. He facilitates and serves as a resource person on workshops and seminars focusing on educational evaluation, monitoring, research, entrepreneurship and open and distance learning for university lecturers sponsored by institutions, public/private organisations and Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in Canada. He is a Visiting scholar to the University of Gambia, Banjul serving as a measurement and evaluation lecturer and examination quality assurance expert. He is member of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), African Council for Distance Education (ACDE), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Association of Educational Evaluators and Researchers of Nigeria (ASSEREN), Association of Behavioural Research Analysts and Psychometricians (AB-REAP) and Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa (EARNiA). He has written and published 47 articles in both local and international journals, 6 chapters in academic book of readings and 4 peer reviewed conference proceedings.

Johnson Ayodele Opateye

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Educational Foundations

Associate Professor and Deputy Director (ACETEL)

jopateye@noun.edu.ng

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B. Sc.(Ed.) Chemistry (1986), M.Ed. Curriculum Studies (1992), Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (2000), Ph. D. Educational Evaluation (2008)

a. Teaching Experience:
i. LECTURING – National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. 2011 – Date
Lecturer II 2011 – 2014
Lecturer I 2015 – 2017
Senior Lecturer 2018 – 2020
Associate Professor 2021 – 2023

Coordinated and facilitated the following courses:
EDU323 – Basic Research Methods in Education
PED431 – Continuous Assessment in Primary Schools
EDU423 – Measurement and Evaluation
EDU726 – Measurement and Evaluation
EDU752 – Chemistry Methods
EDU821 – Statistical Statistics
EDU823 – Educational Research Methods
EDU921 – Advanced Educational Research Methods
EDU922 – Advanced Statistics
PED144 – Primary Mathematics Curriculum and Methods
SED834 – Science and Technology in Society
SED835 – Laboratory Design and Management
GST707 & 807 – Study Guide for Distance Learners
SCI802 – Research Methodology in Information and
Communication Technology
ii. VISITING LECTURER: The University of Gambia 2022 – Date
Undertaking the following courses:
EME712: Introduction to Measurement Theories
EME713: Theories and Models of Evaluation
EME 721: Advanced Parametric Statistical Concepts
EME 722: Practicum in Standardized Testing
EME 732: Monitoring of the Program Evaluation

b. Work Experience
i. TEACHING – Lagos State Model College, Kankon – Badagry 1988 – 1992 ii. TEACHING-Command Day Secondary School, Ojoo, Ibadan. 2001 – 2006
iii.TEACHING – Albesta Academy, Lekki, Lagos, Lekki, Lagos. 2006 – 2010
iv. LECTURING – St. Augustine’s College of Education (Project Time)
Degree Programme, Akoka, Lagos. Lecturer I 2011

 

Chapters in Books already Published
1. Opateye, J. A. (2011). Innovative and reflective teaching of mixtures and compounds in secondary school Chemistry. In G. O. Ojokuku, E. O. Amadi & E. Udo (Eds.) Teaching Nature of Matter & Separation Techniques, STAN Chemistry Panel Series 7 , 32-35. ISBN: 978-125 -812-21. A publication of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria.

2. Opateye, J. A. (2012). Quality of an objective classroom test: Implications for learning Chemistry. In F. V. Falaye, J. A., Adegbile & A. O. U. Onuka (Eds.) Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Evaluation Research, Ibadan. Ibadan University Press, 242-260. ISBN: 978-8456-00-1. A publication of the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan.

3. Opateye, J. A. (2013). Assessment in chemistry revisited. In I. O.Salawu, A. I. Ikeotuonye & J. O. Inegbedion (Eds.). Perspectives on Nigeria Education (pp. 298 – 316). ISBN: 978-978-239-111-0. A publication of School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria.

4. Opateye, J. A. (2014). Formative evaluation of practical skills during carbon compounds’ teaching and processes. In G. O. Ojokuku, E.O. Amadi, E. Udo, M.A. Olayiwola, H.I. Yero & N.A. Uduchukwu (Eds.) Strategies for Teaching Carbon and Its Compounds, Hydrocarbon and Crude Oil. STAN Chemistry Panel Series 10 (pp. 28-30). ISBN: 978-125-819-5. A publication of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria.

5. Opateye, J. A. (2016). Teachers’ knowledge of test item analysis and students’ performance in Chemistry: Is there any connection? In J. Gbenga Adewale (Ed.) Emerging Trends in Educational Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation in Africa (pp. 116-133). ISBN: 978-978-52323-1-8. A publication of the Educational Assessment & Research Network in Africa, Cameroun.

6. Opateye, J. A. (2021). Rethinking full integration of digital assessment in Nigerian higher education system in COVID-19 dispensation: Status, tools and challenges. In U.S.A. Osuji & K.I. Aminu (Eds.). Educational Issues, Developments and Innovations. Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria (pp.100-119). ISBN: 978-978-058-068-1. A publication of Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.

Journal Articles
Major Journal Articles
7. Osokoya, M. M. & Opateye, J. A. (2009). Action-based testing and test anxiety as determinants of secondary school students’ achievement in electrochemistry. Journal of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, 44(1&2), 42 – 49. ISSN: 0795-7270. A Publication of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN).

8. Opateye, J. A. (2010). Students’ perception of electrochemistry classroom instruction: Teachers’ task orientation, support, investigation, cooperation and involvement. International Journal of Applied Psychology and Human Performance, 6, 1349-1363. ISSN: 1473-9237. A publication of the Association of Applied Psychology and Human Performance, Winneba, Ghana.

9. Opateye, J. A. (2010). Effect of diagnostic adaptive testing and numerical ability onsecondary school students’ performance in electrochemistry. Journal of Research in Curriculum and Teaching (JRCT), 5(1), 416 – 424. ISSN: 0794-7720. A publication of the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Benue State University, Makurdi.

10. Opateye, J. A. (2012). Science teachers’ perception and readiness for e-learning instructional delivery in secondary schools in South West Nigeria. Reviews of Education, Institute of Education Journal, 23(1), 50-64. ISSN: 978-2585-10-6. A Publication of the Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

11. Opateye, J. A. (2012). Learning styles and academic learning time as predictors ofsecondary school students’ achievement in Chemistry. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL), 2(1), 169-187. ISSN: 2276-6472. A publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.

12. Opateye, J. A. (2012). Private and public secondary school Chemistry teachers’ instructional and evaluative competencies. Nkumba Business Journal, 11, 131-143. ISSN: 1564-068X. A publication of the Nkumba University, Uganda.

13. Opateye, J. A. (2012). Fostering students’ understanding of Le Chatelier’s prin ciple using corrective feedback instructional strategy. Sokoto Educational Review, 13(2), 66-81. ISBN: 079436653. A publication of the Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto.

14. Inomiesa, E. A. & Opateye, J. A. (2012). Relevance of science, technology and mathematics (STM) curricula and attitudes of Chemistry teachers towards its reform in Nigeria. DELSU Journal of Educational Research and Development, 11(1), 26-43. ISSN: 0794-1447. A Publication of the Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka.

15. Opateye, J. A. (2013). An investigation into gender, location and type of school aspredictors of secondary students’ academic performance and perception of electrochemistry. Journal of Educational Studies and Management, 1(1), 151-164. Maiden Edition. A publication of the Department of Educational Studies and Management, University of Benin.

16. Opateye, J. A. (2013). Preferences of assessment types and modes among open anddistance learning students in Nigeria. Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education (JONAED), 8(1), 42-63. ISBN: 978-37495-3-6. A publication of the Nigerian Academy of Education.

17. Opateye, J. A. (2014). The relationship between emotional intelligence, test anxiety, stress, academic success and attitudes of high school students towards electrochemistry. Ife Psychologia, 22(1), 239-249. ISSN: 1117-1421. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

18. Opateye, J. A. (2014). Assessment of open and distance adults learners’ knowledge and attitudes towards social networking media in South West Nigeria. African Journal of Higher Education Studies and Development (AJHESD), 2, 168 -189. ISSN: 2354-1881. A publication of the Centre for Higher Education Studies, University of Port Harcourt.

19. Opateye, J. A. (2015). Utilising the Context, input, process and product evaluation model as a comprehensive framework for evaluating peace and development projects in Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Education, Health and Technology Research (NJEHERTR), 7, 250-262. ISSN: 2251-0087. A publication of the Association for the Promotion of Education, Health, Environment and Technology Research.

20. Opateye, J. A. (2015). Assessment of corporate plans and strategies for international research collaborations among distance higher education institutions in South West Nigeria. African Journal of Higher Education Studies and Development (AJHESD), 3, 133 -148. ISSN: 2354-1881. A publication of the Centre for Higher Education Studies, University of Port Harcourt.

21. Opateye, J. A. (2015). In-Class assessment strategies and senior secondary school students’ achievement in electrochemistry. Ife Journal of Behavioural Research (IJOBRE), 7(1&2), 10-21. ISSN: 2141-3770. A publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, Obafemi Awolowo University.

22. Opateye, J. A. (2015). Nigerian open and distance learning lecturers’ capacity in constructing students’ test items: How difficult? West African Journal of Education, 35, 36-45. ISSN: 0043-2997. A publication of the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan.

23. Opateye, J. A. (2016). The predictive validity of tutor-marked assignment score on semester examination performance among undergraduates of National Open University of Nigeria. Niger Delta Journal of Education, 8(1), 104-114. ISSN: 978-245-572-5. A publication of the Faculty of Education, Niger Delta University.

24. Opateye, J. A. & Ajetunmobi, O. W. (2016). Teachers’ implementation of higher order thinking evaluation objectives in senior secondary school Physics curriculum in Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Educational Foundations and Development, 1(4), 176-191. ISSN: 2476-8375. A publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, UNIBEN.

25. Opateye, J. A. (2016). Formative assessment characteristics and students’ achievement in quantitative aspect of Chemistry. Bayero Journal of Education in Africa, 5(1), 93 – 102. ISSN: 2360-7637. A publication of the Faculty of Education, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

26. Opateye, J. A. (2017). Students’ perceived appropriateness and quality of test item types in senior secondary school Chemistry. ATBU Journal of Technology and Educational Research (JOTTER), 8(2), 48-59. ISSN: 2006-3148. A publication of the Department of Vocational and Technology Education, ATBU, Bauchi.

27. Opateye, J. A. (2017). Teachers’ classroom affective characteristics as predictors of students’ achievement in senior secondary school Chemistry and Physics. NOUN Journal of Education, 4, 46-54. ISSN: 2504-8945. A publication of Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.

28. Opateye, J. A. & Inegbedion, J. O. (2017). Assessment of lecturers’ knowledge and readiness for open education resources in Nigerian open and distance learning universities. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL), 5(2), 157-178. ISSN: 2276-6472. A Publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.

29. Opateye, J. A. (2017). Linking sampling procedures to qualitative research and evaluation approaches. Nigerian Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation, 16(1), 210-222. ISSN: 0795-3607. A publication of the Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN).

30. Opateye, J. A. (2017). Teachers’ assessment of the existence of higher-level thinking objectives in Nigerian secondary school Chemistry curriculum. Studies in Education, 17(1) 109-119. ISSN: 1117-2398. A publication of the Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.

31. Opateye, J. A. (2018). Teachers’ classroom assessment practice as an imperative tool for Sustainable Development. Journal Educational Foundations and Development, 7, 126-143. ISSN: 2476-8375. Publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, University of Benin.

32. Opateye, J. A. (2018). Pre-service and in-service teachers’ perception of ethicality of assessment practices in public examinations in Southwest Nigeria. Journal of Evaluation, 3(1), 97-110. ISSN: 2616-0897. Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN).

33. Opateye, J. A. (2018). Gauging Chemistry teachers’ assessment literacy and perceived skills for applying classroom assessment concepts in Southwest, Nigeria. African Journal of Theories and Practice of Educational Assessment (AJTPEA), 6, 29-43. ISSN: 2545-5834. A publication of the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa (EARNiA), Faculty of Education, Yaounde I University, Cameroun.

34. Opateye, J. A. (2018). Perception of cognitive processes’ existence in pen-on-paper examinations questions among open and distance learning students. FUOYE Journal of Education, 1(1), 42-49. A publication of the Faculty of Education, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.

35. Opateye, J. A. (2018). Economic factors and study habits as predictors of National Open University of Nigeria students’ effective preparation for semester examination, NOUN Journal of Education, 5, 313-324. ISSN: 2504-8945. A publication of Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.

36. Opateye, J. A. (2019). Examining and deriving e-assessment platforms for enhancing higher education inclusivity of students-with-disabilities in National Open University of Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology Education (JSTE), 2(2), 121-131. ISSN: 2550-7796. A publication Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University. Akungba-Akoko.

37. Opateye, J. A. (2019). Effectiveness classroom questioning wait time on senior secondary school students’ academic performance and reflective thinking in Chemistry. Nigerian Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation, 18(2), 59-73. ISSN: 0795-3607. A publication of the Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN).

38. Opateye, J. A. & Ajah, R. O. (2019). Effect of Authentic Quiz Activities on Senior Secondary School Students’ Classroom Involvement in Chemistry Quantitative Analysis. International Journal of Educational Research and Policy Making (IJERPM), 2(1), 246-256. ISSN: 2695-2351. A publication of the Educational Administration and Planning, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

39. Opateye, J. A. (2020). Analysis of the discrimination and difficulty indices of multiple choice items achievement test in senior secondary school electrochemistry. Educational Thought, 10(1), 304-317. ISSN: 1596-969X. A publication of Institute of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University. Akungba-Akoko.

40. Opateye, J. A. (2021). Assessment of entrepreneurship skills among open and distance learning undergraduate students in National Open University of Nigeria. African Journal of Studies in Education. 16(1), 168 -184. ISSN: 0189-241X. A publication of the Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin.

41. Opateye, J. A. (2021). Students’ perception of quality test items and administration of electronic tutor-marked assignment in National Open University of Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Issues, 7(1), 20-32. ISBN: 2550-7753. A Publication of Department of Arts Education, Adekunle Ajasin University. Akungba-Akoko.

42. Opateye, J. A. & Edwin, D. R. E. (2021). Assessment for learning and feedback in chemistry: A Case for employing information and communication technology tools. The International Journal in STEM Education (IJSRE). 3(2), 18-27. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31098/ijrse.v3i2. A publication of Research Synergy and Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia.

43. Opateye, J. A. (2021). Building a 3-model evaluation system of school examination management for quality education and achievement of sustainable development goals. Trends in Educational Studies Journal, 13(2), 37 – 50. ISSN: 0795-3187. A publication of the Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt.

44. Owolabi, J., Opateye, J.A., Oni, L.O. & Bello, L. (2021). Virtual modes of facilitation and assessment in Nigerian Universities: Perceived usefulness among open and distance learners. Nigeria Journal of Computer Literacy (NJCL), 16, 57-67. A Publication of Department of Science, and Technology Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

45. Opateye, J. A. & Edwin, D.R. E. (2022). Impact of research- and assessment-based instructional modes on the achievement of senior high school students in selected Chemistry topics. Science Education International, 33(1), 56-65. https://doi.org/10.33828/sei.v33.i.1.6. A publication International Council of Association for Science Education (ICASE), College of Education, University of Otago, New Zealand.

46. Opateye, J.A. & Umar H. A. (2022). Influence of test coaching and test-wiseness on students’ academic achievement in senior secondary schools biology. Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology (JSMTE), 3, 1 – 14. A Publication of Department of Science, and Technology Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

47. Opateye, J.A. (2023). Building resilient assessment administration with proctoring online examination system: The National Open University of Nigeria students’ readiness, The Intuition: An International Journal, 10(1), 243-255. ISSN: 2276-9692. A publication of the Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, USA.

48. Opateye, J.A. & Shelika, E. (2023). Assessment of teachers’ knowledge of essay and multiple choice tests construction in secondary school chemistry in Bwari area council, Abuja. Ekiti State University of Education Journal of Education, 10(2), 72 – 81. A Publication of Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.

49. Oni, L.O., Owolabi, J., Opateye, J.A. & Bello, L.K. (2023). Assessing learners’ participation and Challenges in online facilitation in open and distance (ODL) institutions in Nigeria. Zamfara International Journal of Education (ZIJE), 3(2), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8381353.

48. Opateye, J.A., Abdullahi, A. & Tukur, R. (2024). Influence of classroom attendance on senior secondary school students’ achievement and interest in Biology. FUDMA Journal of Research, Education Psychology and Counselling, 2(3), 177-185.

49. Opateye, J.A. (2024). Learners’ Characteristics and Cognitive Test Anxiety in Semester
Examination among Students in National Open University of Nigeria. International Journal of
Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), 8(3), 1715-1722. DOI:
https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.803123S

50. Opateye, J.A., Abdullahi, A. & Tukur, R. (2024): Influence of teaching material improvisation skills onm senior secondary school students’ achievement in Biology in Karu Local Govenrment, Nasarawa state , Nigeria. Yobe Journal of Educational studies (YOJES), 1 (1), 150-161

Refereed Conference Proceedings
51. Opateye, J. A. (2009). Developing diagnostic adaptive testing skills to improve teaching and learning of senior secondary school electrochemistry. Proceedings of Papers presented at the 50th Annual Conference of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, Minna. Nigeria. 147 – 151. ISBN: 978-978-49207-2-8. A publication of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria.

52. Opateye, J. A. (2010). Challenges of global economic crisis on science, technology, Engineering and Mathematics teaching in Nigerian Secondary schools. Proceedings of Papers presented at the 51st Annual Conference of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, Makurdi. Nigeria. 24 – 31. ISBN: 978:-978-49207-3-5. A Publication of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN).

53. Opateye, J. A. (2013). Test Item generation and administration among secondary school teachers: Implications for achieving goals of Education for All (EFA). In T.A. Bolarin & G.C. Unwachukwu (Eds). Education for All: Progress and Challenge. 334-343. ISBN: 978-374-7-9. The Nigerian Academy of Education 28th Congress Proceedings. A Publication of the Nigerian Academy of Education

54. Opateye, J. A. (2018). Integrating analogies to half reactions method for teaching balancing oxidation-reduction reactions in secondary schools. Proceedings of Oyo State STAN Conference on STEM and Economic Growth, 135-147. ISBN: 978-997-853-957-2-3. A publication of Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN)

e. Technical Reports

55. Opateye, J. A. & Inegbedion, J. O. (2017). Report of sponsored research on participatory readiness of academic and institutional supports for open educational resources among distance education universities in Nigeria by National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. Nigeria.

56. Opateye, J.A., Owolabi, J. O. & Oni, L. O. & Bello, L. (2023). Report of sponsored research on online facilitation and virtual examination among open and distance learning institutions in Nigeria by 2021 National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research Grant.

Educational evaluation, assessment for learning in chemistry education, test item development and educational research

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Attraction of Research Grants
Opateye, J. A. & Inegbedion, J. O. (2016). A research grant of from National Open University of Nigeria to undertake a research project titled Participatory readiness and institutional supports for Open Educational Resources (OER) among distance education universities in Nigeria. (Principal Investigator) (N600,000.00)

Opateye, J. A., Owolabi, J., Oni, L. & Bello, L. (2022). A NOUN Senate Research Grant for the project titled Online facilitation and virtual examination among open and distance learning institutions in Nigeria research grant for 2021/2022 (Principal Investigator) (N2,405,000.00)

Ofulue, C., Opateye, J. A., Awolumate, S., Uguala, B., Yabo, E., Olakulehin, F. & Ojedeji, S. (2021). A NRF TETFUND research grant project titled Setting an Agenda for Open and Distance and eLearning in the Global South: Nigeria as a Case Study. – Co-investigator. (N27,971,240.00; on-going)

Owolabi, J., Opateye, J. A. & Oni, L. (2022). An IBR TETFUND research grant on Evaluation of National Open University of Nigeria’s management intervention programme at the study centres’ – Co-investigator (N2,500,000.00; on-going)

 

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