Area of Specialization
Research Interests
- Module Writing
- Conference Papers Writing
- Doctoral Thesis
- Publishing Conference Papers
Promotions
- 2011 – 2012 – Doctoral Graduation
- 2nd March 2012 – Appointment on promotion to a full lecturer and permanent employment.
Publications
- Stephen M. Nzoka, 2022: Special Needs Education, a human basic need. (To be published)
- Stephen M. Nzoka, 2022: Effects of speech and language disorders
- Stephen M. Nzoka, 2019, Inclusive Education for Persons with disabilities in Context of Social Change and Development in Kenya- A Case of Kenyatta University, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, ISSN: 2454-6186, pages 108-115 issue IV vol3.
- Dr. Stephen Nzoka, 2014, Solidarity Forever: An Industrial Anthem for Kenyans, UASU Newsletter, April Edition
- Dr Stephen M. Nzoka, 2014, Educational inclusion of persons with disabilities at Kentta University, Journal of Special Needs and Disability Studies, Nairobi Academic press
- Dr S. M. Nzoka, 2014, Strike Only Viable Challenge to Impunity, UASU Newsletter, March Edition
- 2009 Braille Learning, Publisher -Unizulu University
- 2012 – English braile writing and reading competencies of primary school teachers in Kenya; implications for special need education. Publisher- Unizulu University.
Books
- Stephen M. Nzoka 2022: Disability is not Inability
- Stephen M. Nzoka 2022: Experience is the Best Teacher - 1st Edition. ISBN:978-9914-741-60-5
- Stephen M Nzoka, 2021, Human Growth and Development - 2nd Edition. ISBN:978-9966-132-07-9. Editors:Prof Kamau,Dr. Onga`ang`a H.M Ouko,Dr.Joyce Achieng, Ms.Maritha Sikuku, Mr.John Y.Musila
- Stephen M Nzoka, 2019, Human Development and Learning, Franciscan Kolbe Press, ISNB 978-9966-132-07-9
Conference Presentations
- 7th - 8th Oct 2022: Kenyatta University International Conference - Special Needs Education, a human basic need.
- 2nd -3rd June 2022: Participated in International Conference on Special needs education at Kenyatta University - Effects of speech and language disorders
- October 2021: Inclusivity of learners with Disability in Early Years of Education:A Case Study of Kiwanja Primary School, Nairobi City,Kenya.
- 4th-5th Oct 2018: Cirriculum reforms and teachers in service interventions for learners with special needs:Kenyatta University (KUCC).
- 9th-11th February 2017, 6th East African International Conference on Communication Disability, "Äctively aging with disabilities such as Aphasia:A Kenyan Situation", KUCC, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
- 28th-30th November, Pwani University, Mombasa Kenya- "Incrusive Education In the context of social change and development for persons with disabilities in Kenya: A case of Kenyatta University"
- 2016- NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION 2016, 17th-18th March, KISE- "Incrusive Education In the context of social change and development for persons with disabilities in Kenya: A case of Kenyatta University"
- 2012 - National alcohol and drug abuse conference, 25th -27th Jan 2012, KIA. Paper presentation - “Alcohol and drug abuse interpretation and prevention; A society free from alcohol and drug abuse”
- Braille Learning
- The Teacher Role
- Poverty Reduction
Workshops attended
- International Conference on African Languages and Literatures ,6th-8th August 2014, Kenyatta University
- Assistive Technology for persons with visual impairement ,namely JAWS, Magic Openbook and Pearl camera.July 2014,Kenyatta University
- Ethical & Responsible conduct of research,15th-16th September 2014
- Teaching Methodology,November 2013, Kenyatta University.
Consultancy and community service
- Consultant (s) - Mentorship, Consulting Person/ Body/Organization - Students, Year - 2010, Title Consultancy Service - Mentorship
- Consultant (s) - CBO, Consulting Person/ Body/Organization - persons with Disabilities, Year - 2011, Title Consultancy Service - Leadership
Affiliation to Professional Bodies
- 2021 -2025: UASU Commitee Member
- 2018:SUNCE BOARD MEMBERSHIP: Special user`s Needs Centre Foundation SUNCE
- Primary School for the Blind
- Ngongoni Secondary School
- 2016 - 2020: UASU (Trustee)
- Narok University
Responsibilities
- KU UASU Member of Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA)
- Member of National council of disabilities
- Member of Kenya Union of the Blind
- Member of Board of Governors of Thika primary school for the blind
- Chairman of the Ngongoni Persons with Disabilities Development Initiative
Appointments
- Instructional Resource Custodian
- Adjunct Faculty, Mout Kenya University- Sept 2016
- Council of Elders, Nguutani Ward- Sept 2016
- B.O.M Member, Ngongoni Sec School-Feb 2016
- 3rd Year Student Advisor - 2015/2016 (Second Term)
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