Dr. Charles M. Magoma

Academic Qualifications

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Magoma, C. M. (2025). The Bumpy Road to Reform: Challenges in Kenya’s Transition from 8-4-4 to Competency-Based Education (CBE).International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews Volume:6,Issue:8,2025 ISSN 2582-7421
2. Osugo, R. M., Magoma, C. M. & Kaugi, E. M. (2025). Utilisation of Instructional Resources and Achievement of Learning Outcomes: The Case of Teaching and Learning of Biology in Nairobi City County, Kenya. THE American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (THE AJHSSR) ,Volume: 08, Issue: 03 2025,E-ISSN: 2581-8868
3. Osugo, R. M., Kaugi, E. M. & Magoma, C. M. (2025). Why Utilization of Infrastructural Resources is Key in Teaching and Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Biology: The Kenyan Experience. International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce,Volume: 06, Issue: 03 2025,ISSN 2583-0333
4. Mbii, M., Magoma, C. M. & Waweru, S. (2024). Boards of Managements’ Student Welfare practices and their Influence on Academic Performance: The Case of Two Counties in Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research,Volume: 09, Issue: 09 September, 2024,ISSN: 2455-8834
5. Wairungu, J. M. Magoma, C. M. (2024). The Competency-Based Curriculum Journey in Kenya: Teachers' Voices, Vol. 9 (I), 2024,ISSN 2518-2986 (97-113)
6. Kamau, P. M., Magoma, C. M. Mogaka, M. M. (2024). The Extent to which Curriculum Support Costs Influence Students’ Gross Enrolment Ratio in Laikipia County, Kenya.Volume VIII Issue VII, ISSN No. 2454-6186
7. Kamuya, R. M., Njuguna, F. W. Magoma, C. M. (2024). Performance Appraisal and its Influence on the Performance of Physics Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya. Vol. 8, No. 4, 2024,ISSN 2523-6725
8. Mbii, M., Gachigi, P. Magoma, C. (2024). Education for Sustainable Development: Encapsulating Government Efforts toward Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in the Context of Junior Secondary Schools in Kenya Vol.15, No.3, 2024, ISSN 2222-1735
9. Otieno, M. & Magoma, C. M . (2022). Principals’ Monitoring of Instructional Assessment and its Influence on Teaching and Learning Outcomes in Secondary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Education Studies, Volume 9, Issue 2, 2022 ISSN: 2501 – 1111
10. Otieno, M., Otieno, D. & Magoma, C. M. (2021). Principals’ Monitoring of Instructional Practices and its Influence on Teaching and Learning Outcomes in Secondary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Science Academic Research, Volume 02, Issue 11, pp. 3151- 3160, November, 2021 ISSN: 2582 – 6425
11. Ndiritu, J. K., Magoma, C. M. & Mugiraneza, J. P. (2020). Schooling Hidden Costs: The Correlation between Home-Based Costs and Students’ Transition Rate in Rwanda. European Journal of Education Studies, Volume 7 Issue 52020: 34-54 ISSN: 2501 – 1111
12. Mbii, M., Magoma, C. M. & Waweru, S. (2020). Composition and Practices of Secondary School Boards of Management: Lessons from Kenya. American Journal of Educational Research, 2020, Vol. 8, No. 5, 299-303 DOI:10.12691/education-8-5-12
13. Wainaina N. R., Magoma, C. M. & Daniel Mange (2020). Influence of Principals’ Conflict Management Strategies on Conflict Resolutions in Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, Volume 7 Issue 4 2020: 99 -112. ISSN: 2501 - 1111
14. Mbii, M., Waweru, S. & Magoma, C. M. (2020). School Board of Management’s Financial Resource Practices vis-a-vis Student Performance: A Case of Two Counties in Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) , Volume 9 Issue 4, April 2020: 914-919 ISSN: 2319-7064
15. Cyrus G. Wambugu & Magoma, C. M. (2018). Assessment of the Influence of School Contextual Dynamics on Implemetation of English Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru East County, Nakuru County, Kenya. World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR), Volume 5/Issue 1 /2018: 23-34. ISSN: 2454 - 8236
16. Magoma, C. M. (2017). Highs and Lows of Curriculum Integration: Authors’Theroretical Perspectives. European Journal of English Language Teaching,Volume 2/Issue 2 / 2017: 85- 103. ISSN-L: 2501 – 7136
17. Mwanaszumbah, A. R. and Magoma, C. M. (2016). Does the Integration of ICT in Physics Instruction in Secondary Schools Play the Magic Card? European Journal of Education Studies, Volume 2/Issue 3, 2016: 112 - 127.
18. Magoma, C. M. (2016). Justification for and Introduction of Integrated English Curriculum in Secondary Schools. European Journal of Education Studies,Volume 2/Issue 1 / 2016: 71- 90.ISSN-L: 2501 - 1111
19. Magoma, C. M. (2016).The Promise of Integrated English Curriculum: Teachers’ and Head Teachers’ Reactions and Reflections. Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol, 4(5), pp. 1148 – 1157.ISSN: 2332-3213
20. Magoma, C. M. (2016). The shift and emphasis towards curriculum integration: Meaning and rationale. African Educational Research Journal, 4(2): 25-30.ISSN: 2354-2160

Books

Book Chapters

1. 2023 Integration of Information, Media and Digital Technologies into Curriculum Implementation in Kenyan Universities. In: Competence-Based Curriculum and E-Learning in Higher Education.Nyakwara Begi, Charles Magoma, Josephat Nzika Mwololo, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6586-8.ch008
2. 2014 The Place of Primary and Secondary School English Curriculum in National Cohesion and Integration. In: Mainstreaming National Cohesion and Integration in Kenya’s Educational Curriculum. Nairobi: National Cohesion and Integration Commission: 29 – 37.ISBN: 978-9966-044-10-5

Conference Papers

1. Participated in AI and Digital Assessment (AIDA) Training for Faculty Members held between 22 nd and 24 th July, 2025 at Kenyatta University Students Computer Centre
2. Participated in the 7th Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) Interdisciplinary Research Conference (2025) held on Thursday, 31th July and Friday 1st August, 2025 at the Main Campus located at Kasarani Nairobi
3. Participated in a Training on Academic Programmes Development and Review System held on 19th June, 2025 at Kenyatta University Convention Centre (KUCC) at 9.00 am
4. Participated in the World Teachers’ Day Celebrations held on Monday, 7 th October, 2024 at Kenyatta University Amphitheatre between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm
5. Participated in the 10th International Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning in Partnership with UNESCO, KCB and Child-Fund held at Kenyatta University Confucius Institute Multi-Function Hall between Thursday 3 rd and Friday 4 th October, 2024
6. Participated in a Virtual Public Debate on National Values and Principles of Governance on The Role of National Values and Principles of Governance in Promoting Trade by Hon. Geoffrey E. Kaituko (Guest Speaker), Principal Secretary for the State Department of Shipping and Maritime Affairs held on Wednesday, 27th March, 2024 at 9.30 am
7. Participated in a Workshop on Competency Based Curriculum Review held on 20 th February, 2024 at KUCC Interaction Hall at 9 am
8. Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning Sensitisation Workshop on Competency Based Curriculum Aligned Programmes held on 22nd January, 2024 at the School of Education Boardroom (Room 432) at 9 am
9. Participated in a training Workshop on Development and Review of Academic Programmes for School and Departmental Committee Chairmen held on 16th February, 2024 at KUCC Interaction Hall at 9 am
10. Participated as a Speaker during Kenyatta University Orphans and Vulnerable Students (OVS) Association Mentorship Seminar held on 4 th November, 2022 at BSSC Room 12 between 8.30 am and 1.00 pm
11. Participated in a Workshop on Harmonisation, Co-ordination and Implementation of Music, Drama and Related Students Activities in Universities held on 9 th and 10 th October, 2022 at the Water Buck Hotel in Nakuru
12. Participated in the 43 rd Postgraduate Seminar for Graduands whose theme was Repositioning Research and Education Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic held on Friday, 8 th July, 2022 at Kenyatta University Graduate School Building from 8 am to 2 pm
13. Participated in the 10 th FASU Pre-Games International Symposium whose theme was The Role of University Sports as a Vehicle for Institutional Development between 2 nd and 3 rd June, 2022 at Kenyatta University Business and Students Services Centre (BSSC) from 8 am to 4 pm
14. Participated in the Third National Students Convention on Youth, Peace and Elections conducted by the State Department for University Education and Research held on 1 st April, 2022 at KICC Tsavo Ballroom from 7.30 am to 1,30 pm.
15. Participated in African Youth Leadership Forum (AYLF) Annual University Stakeholders (2022) whose theme was Bridging the Universities with the Employers: A Perspective from Private Sector on Saturday 26th March, 2022 at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) from 8 am to 2 pm
16. Participated in a Two-Day Virtual Capacity Building Training Workshop for Deans of Students on Establishment and Operationalisation of the Office of Career Services conducted by KEMI in liaison with the State Department for Post Training and Skills Development on 1 st and 2 nd September, 2021 from 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
17. Participated in a Virtual Workshop on Towards Decisive Leadership and Mentoring: Sustainable Food Practices held on 28 th July, 2021
18. Participated in a Virtual Workshop on Capacity Building of University Staff on the Mainstreaming of Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Education in Universities held on 20 th and 21 st May, 2021
19. Participated in a public debate on National Values and Principals of Governance facilitated by Dr. Rose Ngugi (Executive Director, Kenya Institute for Policy Research and Analysis [KIPPRA] and organised by Kenyatta University on Thursday 25th March, 2021 between 10 am and 12 noon via zoom
20. Participated in the 2020/2021 HELB-Universities Stakeholder Consultative Forum whose theme was Leading and Succeeding in Student Financing: Digitalising University Education Post COVID-19 organised by HELB on11 th – 12 th March, 2021 at Pride Inn, Mombasa
21. Participated in the Freshers’ Wellness Sensitisation Event Organised by Kenyatta University and Basic Needs Basic Rights (BNBR) on Mental Health and Well Being in Higher Education held on Thursday 13th February, 2021 at Kenyatta University Amphitheatre from 10 am – 1.00 pm
22. Participated in the International Day of Women and Girls in Science Celebrations whose theme was Innovation and Technology in the New Era held on Thursday 11th February, 2021 from 1.30 – 5.00 pm at Kenyatta University at BSSC Room 14
23. Participated virtually in a Workshop on Early and Unplanned Pregnancy Amongst Students held from 21 st – 28 th January, 2021 between 9 am and 11 am of each the days
24. Participated in a virtual International Men’s Day Celebrations held on Thursday 19 th November, 2020 whose theme was Making a Positive Difference to the Wellbeing and Lives of Men and Boys
25. Participated virtually in Stellenbosch University’s (South Africa) Experiential Education Conference (SUEEC) on Experiential Education as Pedagogy for Social Justice: Praxis and Practice for Shaping 21st Century Global Citizen-Leaders held on 10 th to 11 th November, 2020
26. Participated in a virtual Validation Workshop for the Pilot Intervention on Co-creation of Safe Work Environment for Women Staff at Kenyatta University Main Campus: An Action Research and Prototype Development Organised by Educational Women Researchers of Kenya (WERK) and Kenyatta University’s Centre of Gender Empowerment and Equity held on 14th August, 2020 between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm
27. Participated in a Public Debate Organised by Kenyatta University on National Values and Principles of Governance held online on Friday 26 th June, 2020 between 10:00 am and 12 Noon
28. Participated in a Training Organised by Kenyatta University on National Cohesion and National Values held online from Wednesday 24 th to Thursday 25 th between 8:30 am and 1 pm; & on Friday 26 th June, 2020 between 7 am and 10 am
29. Participated in Mentorship Seminar for Kenyatta University Orphans and Vulnerable Students (OVS) Scholarship Beneficiaries held at the Alumni Building Lecture Hall 1 between 8:30 am and 1 pm
30. Participated in the Deans and Student Leaders Curriculum Workshop held at Kenya School of Government (KSG), Nairobi on Friday 13 th and 14 th December, 2019
31. Participated in the Training Workshop on Non-Communicable Diseases held at BSSC Room 149 on 26 th November, 2019
32. Participated in Training of Trainers Facilitated Workshop for Staff Mentors and Growing Leaders Facilitators by Rev. Dr. Patricia Bombard of DePaul University and other Resource Persons from Tangaza University College held at Kenyatta University BSSC Room 12 on 7 th November, 2019
33. Participated in the 6 th International Annual Conference on Education and Life-Long Learning held at KUCC Interaction Hall, Kenyatta University, Kenya between 3 rd and 4 th October, 2019
34. Participated in a Training Workshop on Administration of Mental Health Screening Tools held at Kenyatta University BSSC Room 149 on 14 th and 15 th August, 2019
35. Participated in the Pre-Conference to the Third National Conference on Curriculum Reforms entitled University Sector Positioning, Preparedness and Role in the On-going Educational Reforms for Enhanced Access, Inclusivity, Equity, Quality and Relevance held at KUCC on 13 th August, 2019
36. Participated in the Sensitisation of University Staff on Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) Workshop held on 6 th August, 2019 at 2.30 pm at Kenyatta University Conference Centre (KUCC)
37. Participated in a Youth Leadership Conference at Tangaza University on 22 nd June, 2019
38. Participated in Counter Violent Extremism Workshop for University Deans and Registrars Organised by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Collaboration with European Union in Naivasha at Sawela Lodge between 18 th – 20 th June, 2019
39. Participated in the National Conversation for 2019 on “The Dawn of a New Kenya” held on 29 th May, 2019 at Safari Park Hotel Ballroom between 1:00 – 5:30 pm
40. Participated in Kenyatta University’s 10th Disability Awareness Day held at BSSC Room 14 on Friday 22nd March, 2019 from 8 am
41. Participated in HELB Consultative Conference held at Maanzoni Lodge between 13th and 16th March, 2019 from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
42. Participated in a Training Workshop for Deans, Directors and Chairpersons of Academic Departments for Staff organised by Kenyatta University Management held at KUCC Interaction Hall between 27th and 28th February, 2019 from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm
43. Participated in a Training of Trainers Workshop for Staff Mentors and Growing Leaders Facilitators on Effective Leadership Management Practices facilitated by DePaul University, The Leaders Guild of Tangaza College and Kenyatta University’s Directorate of Career Development and Mentoring Programmes held at BSSC Room 14 on 22nd February, 2019 from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
44. Participated in a Leadership Workshop for Deans and Heads of Section facilitated by DePaul University, The Leaders Guild of Tangaza College and Kenyatta University’s Directorate of Career Development and Mentoring Programmes held at BSSC Room 14 on 21st February, 2019 from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
45. Participated as a Chief Guest Speaker during the World AIDS Day Commemoration Event held on 30th November, 2018 at BSSC Room 149 from 4 pm. pm
46. Participated in the 36th Kenyatta University Post-graduate Seminar for Ph.D Graduands held at Graduate School, Seminar Room 2 between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm
47. Participated in the National Planning Committee meeting on the International Youth Day (2018) co-ordinated by the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs held at Kencom House 3rd Floor, Main Conference Room on 4 th July, 2018 starting 10 am
48. Participated in National Stakeholder Workshop on Youth Mainstreaming held at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete, Nairobi between 29th to 31st May, 2018
49. Participated in Capacity Building Seminar facilitated by Mentor Africa Network at Kenyatta University held at BSSC Room 12 on 26th January, 2018
50. Participated in the School of Education Postgraduate Seminar held at Kenya University at the College of Education and Lifelong Learning (Room 432)
51. Participated in 1 st International Conference on Reproductive Health held at Kenyatta University Amphitheatre on 23 rd May, 2017
52. Participated in the National Conference on Curriculum Reform [on the theme Nurturing Every Child’s Potential ] organised by the MoE and KICD at KICC Tsavo Ballroom on 30 th March, 2016
53. Participated in the Monitoring and Evaluation Curriculum Review Workshop and Training of Trainers at Hotel Waterbuck – Nakuru, Kenya between 4th – 14th October, 2015
54. Participated in Training the Academic Members of Staff on Curriculum Development and Review in a Workshop organized by Kenyatta University’s Centre for Teaching Excellence and Research Training held at BSSC Room 12
55. Participated in Uwezo Kenya National Conference held at Jumbo Village, Mombasa., Kenya between 9 th – 12 th September, 2015
56. Participated in UWEZO Kenya’s Trainers of Trainers Induction Workshop on Learning Assessment, Cool Rivers Hotel, Nakuru held between 22 nd – 24 th July, 2015
57. Participated in Uwezo Kenya’s Training of Volunteers Workshop at St. Monica Catholic Church, Nakuru 23 rd – 25 th September, 2014
58. Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project Report Review Workshop held at Olive Gardens Hotel, Nairobi 14 th November, 2013
59. Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project Report Writing Workshop held at Masada Hotel, Naivasha 8th – 10th November, 2013
60. Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project - Data Collectors’ Training Workshop at Umoja One Catholic Church, Nairobi 4th – 5 th July, 2013
61. Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project - Data Collectors’ Training Workshop at ACK St. Andrews Church, Malindi 24 th – 25 th July, 2013
62. Participated in the Girl Education Challenge – Wasichana Wote Wasome Project - Researchers’ Training at Savelberg Retreat Centre, Nairobi 27 th June, 2013
63. Participated in the Nursing Sciences Department [Kenyatta University] Masters Curriculum Development Workshop at Kenyatta University Conference Centre 3 rd December, 2012
64. Participated in the National Policy Seminar on Decentralization in Education: Overcoming Challenges, Achieving Success organized by IIEP-UNESCO, UNICEF and Ministry of Education of Kenya at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi 26 th - 27 th November, 2012
65. Participated in a Seminar for the Newly Appointed Supervisors organized by Kenyatta University, Graduate School at Kenyatta University Business and Students Services Centre 1 st November, 2012
66. Participated in Uwezo Kenya’s Training of Trainers at Savelberg Retreat Centre, Nairobi 16 th August, 2012
67. Participated in the National Cohesion and Integration Commission’s curriculum developers’ workshop on how to integrate cohesion and peace building into the national educational curriculum at KCB Leadership Centre, Nairobi 19 th - 20 th July & 26 th – 27 th , July, 2012
68. Participated in Uwezo Kenya’s Trainer of Trainers Induction Workshop at Cool Rivers Hotel, Nakuru 9 th - 11 th July, 2012
69. Presented a paper with Ms. Roseline M. Osugo Dr. Ephantus Kaugi entitled: “Nexus between Application of Biology into Everyday Life Context and Achievement of Learning Outcomes: Lessons from Nairobi City County, Kenya” during the 22nd Conference on Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (COMSTEDA 22) held between 12th – 14th November, 2025 at Bingu International Conference Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi
70. Presented a paper with Mary Mbii entitled: “Community Service Learning (CSL) and Expected Outcomes: The Kenyan Scenario” at the 10th International Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning in Partnership with UNESCO, KCB and Child-Fund on 3rd October, 2024
71. Presented a paper with Charity Limboro, Abdimalik Farah and Moses Ngware entitled: “Teacher Professional Development and Foundations for Learning in Refugee Education in Kenya” at the 10th International Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning in Partnership with UNESCO, KCB and Child-Fund on 4th October, 2024
72. “The Promotion of Gender Responsive Teaching: Drawing from Kenyan and French Pre-service Teacher Training Perspectives”, a paper a joint paper by the Kenyan and French teams at the University of Paris, East Creteil (UPEC), France on 20th November, 2018
73. “Secondary School Boards of Management Composition and Practices in Kenya: Lessons Drawn from Research”, a paper presented during the 3 rd International Conference on Education hosted by the Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University on Re-weaving Education to Meet Demands of the 21 st Century held at KUCC Interaction Hall, Kenyatta University, Nairobi between 19 th - 21 st September, 2018
74. “The Promise of Integrated English Curriculum: Principals’ Teachers’ Reactions and Reflections”, a paper presented in international conference on Re-engineering Education for Sustainable Development held at KUCC Interaction Hall, Kenyatta University, Nairobi 18 th - 20 st May 2015
75. “Is the Integration of ICT in Teaching Secondary School Physics in Kenya the Magic Card?”, a paper with Alma R. Mwanaszumbah in an international conference on Re-engineering Education for Sustainable Development held at KUCC Interaction Hall, Kenyatta University, Nairobi 18 th - 20 st May, 2015
76. “Continuing Professional Development vis-à-vis Classroom Practice: A Case of Early Grade Reading” and “Integrated English Curriculum: Policy and Classroom Practice”, a paper presented with Grace W. Bunyi in an international conference on Educational Reforms and Innovation in Enhancing Quality and Equity in Education held at Kenyatta University Business and Students Services Centre, Nairobi 20 th - 21 st February, 2012
77. “The Teachers’ Toolbox: How Newly Qualified Teachers Teach Young Children to Read”, a paper with Joyce I. Wangia, Grace Bunyi and Charity Limboro in an international conference on Educational Reforms and Innovation in Enhancing Quality and Equity in Education held at Kenyatta University Business and Students’ Service Centre, Nairobi 20 th -21 st February, 2012
78. “Teacher Preparation in Early Mathematics: Adequate for Positive Learning Outcomes?”, a paper with Charity Limboro, Grace Bunyi and Joyce I. Wangia in an international conference on Educational Reforms and Innovation in Enhancing Quality and Equity in Education held at Kenyatta University Business and Students’ Service Centre, Nairobi 20 th -21 st February, 2012
79. “Teacher Preparation and Continuing Professional Development in Kenya: How Do Teachers Learn to Teach Reading and how Does their Learning Influence Practice?”, a paper presented with Joyce I. Wangia, Grace W. Bunyi, Sam Muthwii and Charity Limboro in an international conference co-hosted by English and Linguistics Department of Kenyatta University and University of Pennsylvania on Multilingualism and Education: Global Practices, Challenges and the Way Forward held at KUCC Interaction Hall, Kenyatta University, Nairobi 22 nd – 23 rd July, 2010
80. 3 rd Departmental International Conference on Education, 2018
81. 1st Departmental International Conference on Education, 20 th – 20 th February, 2012
82. 2 nd Departmental International Conference on Education, 18 th –20 th May, 2015