Dr. Francis Gichuki Mwangi

Publications

Refereed Journal Papers

• Mwangi, F.G &Bwire, A. M (2020) Role of extensive reading habits in students’ acquisition of composition writing skills in English in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online)https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEPVol.11, No.30, October 2020 pg 62-68.
• Mwangi, F. G & Bwire, A. M (2020) Assessment of access of reading resources in bolstering extensive reading habits and composition writing skills in secondary schools in Kenya: International journal of innovation and education and research. ISSN 2411-2933 Volume 8, No 12. November 2020 Pg 333-344
• Mwangi, F. G &Bwire, A. M (2020) Pedagogical techniques teachers use to bolster extensive reading habits in secondary schools in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online)https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEPw020Vol.11, No.6, February 2020pg 187-195
• Mwangi, F. G & Gathumbi, A.W (2017).Gender difference and school administrators’ Response to Graffiti writing in secondary school in Kenya: International journal for social science and economic research. ISSN: 2455-8834 Volume:02, Issue:06 "June 2017".pg 3701-3712
• Mwangi, F.G., Bwire, A. M & Gathumbi, A.W (2015).Graffiti writing: Its likely influence on English Language Learning in selected secondary school in Laikipia East District, Kenya. Elixir international Journal. Elixir Educ Tech. Available online at www.elixir publishers.com. ISSN: 2229- 712X .85(2015)pg 34277-34285

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers

• 2nd -4th August , 2023 Mwangi, F. G., Bwire, A.M., Presented a paper entitled: Use of graffiti writing codes in expressing emerging African culture: implications for teaching conflict resolution in Kenya secondary schools – A historical overview: in the Africa-History Education Conference held at Kenyatta University in Collaboration with University of Pretoria, South Africa
• 2nd -4th August, 2023 Bwire, A.M & Mwangi F.G., (Kenyatta University) Presented a paper entitled: Fear and threat-causing language in political campaign discourse: lessons for democracy education. in the Africa-History Education Conference held at Kenyatta University in Collaboration with University of Pretoria, South Africa.
• 19th-20th July 2017 Mwangi, F. G., Bwire, A.M., & Gathumbi, A. W.; “Pedagogical techniques that promote pleasure reading in Secondary Schools –a position paper.” A paper presented at the 5thInternational Conference on Teacher Education in Contemporary Society, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, July 19th–20th, 2017. Kenyatta University & Syracuse University(USA)
• 14TH – 15TH July 2015 Mwangi, F. G., Bwire, A. M. & Gathumbi, A. W.; “Graffiti writing: its likely influence on English Language Learning in selected secondary schools in Laikipia East District, Kenya”A paper presented at the 4thInternational Conference on Education, Kenyatta University, 13th–17th July 2015.

Funded Projects

• INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR MIGRANT COMMUNITY IN KENYA AND SOMALIA (IIDEMIC)

Conferences Attended

• 2nd -4th August , 2023 Mwangi, F. G., Bwire, A.M., Presented a paper entitled: Use of graffiti writing codes in expressing emerging African culture: implications for teaching conflict resolution in Kenya secondary schools – A historical overview: in the Africa-History Education Conference held at Kenyatta University in Collaboration with University of Pretoria, South Africa
• 2nd -4th August, 2023 Bwire, A.M & Mwangi F.G., (Kenyatta University) Presented a paper entitled: Fear and threat-causing language in political campaign discourse: lessons for democracy education. in the Africa-History Education Conference held at Kenyatta University in Collaboration with University of Pretoria, South Africa
• 9th March,2023 Completed an Induction Course on University Policies and Staff Wellness Held at Business and Student Services Centre (BSSC) Kenyatta University
• 6th December 2019 Participated in The 39th Kenyatta University Post Graduate Seminar and presented a PhD Research Thesis findings Entitled: Pedagogical Techniques Teachers use to Bolster Extensive Reading Habits in Secondary Schools in Laikipia county, Kenya.
• 21st -22nd June 2019 Attended the 1st Teachers Conference and presented a paper entitled: Pedagogical Techniques Teachers use to Bolster Extensive Reading Habits in Secondary Schools in Laikipia county, Kenya at The Kenya School of Government-Kabete, Nairobi. Contribution: Presented policy recommendations concerning declining reading interest among secondary school learners.
• 19th-20th July 2017 Mwangi, F. G., Bwire, A.M., & Gathumbi, A. W.; “Pedagogical techniques that promote pleasure reading in Secondary Schools –a position paper.” A paper presented at the 5thInternational Conference on Teacher Education in Contemporary Society, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, July 19th–20th, 2017. Kenyatta University & Syracuse University(USA)
• 1th March 2016 Represented the Department of Curriculum and Education Management as a member of the Learning Resource Centre Development Committee, Laikipia University in a bench marking meeting at the Educational Communication and Technology Department- Kenyatta University.
• 14TH – 15TH July 2015 Mwangi, F. G., Bwire, A. M. & Gathumbi, A. W.; “Graffiti writing: its likely influence on English Language Learning in selected secondary schools in Laikipia East District, Kenya” A paper presented at the 4thInternational Conference on Education, Kenyatta University, 13th–17th July 2015.
• 12th -19th September 2014 Appointed and sponsored by the British Council to participate in the Connecting Classes Programme at Droitwich Spa High School in Birmingham/ Worcester- United Kingdom.
• 30th - November 2012 Presented research finding for Masters Thesis` Graffiti writing and its likely influence on English language learning in selected secondary schools in the Larger Laikipia East District, Laikipia County, Kenya at the Postgraduate Seminar – Kenyatta University.

Workshops Attended

• 28th March 2022-29th March 2022 Participated in a postgraduate workshop on ‘Enhancing Excellence in Academia’ organized by Educational Communication and Technology Department. at BSSC- Kenyatta University.
• 18th July 2017 Attended a workshop on ‘Writing for research publication’ at Kenyatta University in collaboration with Syracuse University (USA).
• 19th -21st July 2016 Attended a Doctoral Students research workshop at Kenyatta University in Collaboration with Syracuse University (USA)

Seminars Attended

• 30th Jan 2020-1st Feb 2020 Attended Training of Trainers seminar for Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) on School-Based Teacher Support System (SBTSS) at Meru Teachers College. Seminar organized by The Teachers Service Commission in collaboration with University of Nairobi under sponsorship of The World Bank.