Dr. Bwire


Title/Qualifications: Dr.
Department/Unit/Section: Educational Communication & Technology
Contact Address: P.O Box 43844 – 00100 Nairobi (Official)
Position: Lecturer

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Area of Specialization: Teacher Education, English Language and Literature, Research Methods, Literacy, Communication Skills, Educational Technology, Instructional Methods, Language Teacher Mentoring, Teacher Professional Development
Research Interests: Teacher Professional Education & Development; Literacy and Language Education; Literature, Multi-lingual Resources Development; Language Teacher Mentoring

Publications

Refereed Journal Papers

  • Wamuti, Lydia; Bwire, Adelheid Marie; Were, Vincent., (2022) Status of the Teaching and Learning of Japanese Language in Tertiary Institutions in Kenya. European Journal of Foreign Language Teaching ISSN: 2537 - 1754 ISSN-L: 2537 - 1754 Available on-line at: www.oapub.org/edu. Vol. 6 Issue 1, 2022

  • Lutiali, Leonorah, Bwire, Adelheid Marie, Ondigi, Samson Rosana (2021). Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching (Actionable Perspective) of French in Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH September 2021 9(9), 271.
  • 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 www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.11, No.6, 2020
  • Akumu, E. O, Bwire, A. M., Ndethiu, S. M (2019) “Influence of code switching on students’ oral and written discourse in English in selected schools in Nyatike District, Migori County, Kenya”. International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences. Vol. 6, Issue 6, pp: (31-55), November - December 2019, Available at: www.novelty journals.com. ISSN 2394-9694
  • Andima, G. A., Bwire, A. M., & Odondi, R. (2019) “Unpacking the Myth of Home Language Use for Instruction in Early Grade Learning in Kajiado, Kenya.” Journal of Pan African Reading and Literacy Research.Vol.1 No.1 August, 2019. ISSN: 1119-6181.
  • Miheso-O’Connor, M. M., & Bwire, A. M & Mwangi, M. I (2019). “Supervisors’ Perceptions of Blended Approach for Graduate Thesis Supervision: The Case of Kenyatta University.” DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0242-6.ch013
  • Kimanzi, R. P, Bwire A. M & Miima, F (2019) “Influence of Teacher Feedback Techniques on Students’ Essay Writing Skills in English Language in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya”. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, Vol.2 Issue 1 pp 181 -211. Available at http://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajsse v2 i1 181 211.pdf 
  • Ochanji, M. J.; Twoli, N. W.; Bwire, A. M.; & Maundu, J. N. (Winter, 2017). Teacher Mentoring for Effective Teacher Training and Development” in Teacher Education & Practice, Volume 30, No.1 (ISSN 0890-6459) Pgs.115-136
  • Wamuti,L.; Bwire, A.M.; & Ndethiu. S. M. (2016). “The Influence of Culture in the interpretation of Japanese Language Instructional Materials” in CHEMCHEMI International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Volume 10 Number 2, 2016. Pgs.37-51
  • Bwire, A. M., & Roy-Campbell, Z. M (2015) “Teaching Struggling Adolescent Readers in Kenya and the United States” in ResearchJournali’s Journal of Education. Vol. 3 No.6 June 2015. ISSN 2347-8225
  • Gichuki, Francis Mwangi, Bwire, Adelheid Marie & Gathumbi, Agnes W. July, 2015 “Graffitti writing: Its Likely Influence on English Language Learning in Selected Secondary Schools in Laikipia East District, Kenya” in Elixir International Journal. ISSN: 2229-712X Available online at www.elixirpublishers.com Elixir Edu. Tech.85 (2015) Pgs.34277-34285
  • Bwire, A. M., Gathumbi, A. M. W & Roy-Campbell Z. M (July 2014) “Instructional Practices and Challenges Faced in English Language Teaching in Secondary Schools in Kenya: Implications for Development of Literacy Benchmarks.” In Researchjournali’s Journal of Education. Vol. 2, No. 11 November 2014. ISSN2347 -8225
  • Bwire, A. M. (2012) “New Perspectives and Re-Thinking the Pre-Service Teacher Education Curriculum: The Case Of Kenya”. ICERI2012 Proceedings CD- Pgs. 3964 – 3973. ISBN: 978-84-616-0763-1, ISSN: 2340-1095. Website: library.iated.org

Books and Books Chapters

  • Bwire, Adelheid Marie & Roy-Campbell Zaline (in print, 2023) Translanguaging as a Comprehensive Early Literacy Development Strategy for Children Living in Marginalized areas in Kenya. In the edited book: Indigenous Literacies and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies.
  • Bwire, Adelheid Marie & Roy-Campbell Zaline (in print, 2023) Translanguaging as a Comprehensive Early Literacy Development Strategy for Children Living in Marginalized areas in Kenya. In the edited book: Indigenous Literacies and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies. Sumitted to International Study Group LRA International Book 2023
  • Bwire, Adelheid Marie, Twoli, N.W & Maundu J. N (2015) Chapter 3 “Teacher Mentoring: The Key to successful Student Teaching Practicum” in Bwire, A.M & Gathumbi, A. W (Eds) Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation: A Multi-faceted Approach (in Print), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi
  • Gathumbi, A. W & Bwire, A. M, (2015) Chapter 5 “Development and Use of Benchmarks in English Language Teaching” in Bwire, A.M & Gathumbi, A. W (eds) Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation: A Multi-faceted Approach (in Print), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi
  • Ayot, H.O.; Ondigi, S. R., Bwire, A.M.; & Kimemia, J. (2015) Chapter 6 “Preparation and Supervision of Pre-service Teachers” in Bwire, A.M & Gathumbi, A. W (eds) Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation: A Multi-faceted Approach (in Print), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi
  • Bwire, A. M. (2008) Chapter 3 “The Listening Skill” in Groenewegen T. (ed.) (2008) Benchmarks for English Language Education. Nairobi. Phoenix ISBN 9966 302 5
  • Bwire, A. M. (2008) Chapter 7 “Approaches to the teaching of Grammar and Vocabulary” in Groenewegen T. (ed.) (2008) Benchmarks for English Language Education. Nairobi. Phoenix ISBN 9966 302 5
  • Wamuti, Lydia; Bwire, Adelheid Marie; Were, Vincent. (2022) Status of the Teaching and Learning of Japanese Language in Tertiary Institutions in Kenya. European Journal of Foreign Language Teaching ISSN: 2537 - 1754 ISSN-L: 2537 - 1754 Available on-line at: www.oapub.org/edu. Vol. 6 Issue 1, 2022 Lutiali, Leonorah,
  • Bwire, Adelheid Marie,Ondigi, Samson Rosana (2021). Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching (Actionable Perspective) of French in Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH September 2021 9(9), 271. 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 www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.11, No.6, 2020 Akumu, E. O,
  • Bwire, A. M., Ndethiu, S. M (2019) “Influence of code switching on students’ oral and written discourse in English in selected schools in Nyatike District, Migori County, Kenya”. International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences. Vol. 6, Issue 6, pp: (31-55), November - December 2019, Available at: www.novelty journals.com. ISSN 2394-9694 Andima, G. A.,
  • Bwire, A. M., & Odondi, R. (2019) “Unpacking the Myth of Home Language Use for Instruction in Early Grade Learning in Kajiado, Kenya.” Journal of Pan African Reading and Literacy Research.Vol.1 No.1 August, 2019. ISSN: 1119-6181. Miheso-O’Connor, M. M., &
  • Bwire, A. M& Mwangi, M. I (2019). “Supervisors’ Perceptions of Blended Approach for Graduate Thesis Supervision: The Case of Kenyatta University.” DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0242-6.ch013 Kimanzi, R. P,
  • Bwire A. M& Miima, F (2019) “Influence of Teacher Feedback Techniques on Students’ Essay Writing Skills in English Language in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya”. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, Vol.2 Issue 1 pp 181 -211. Available at http://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajsse v2 i1 181 211.pdf  Ochanji, M. J.; Twoli, N. W.;
  • Bwire, A. M.; & Maundu, J. N. (Winter, 2017). Teacher Mentoring for Effective Teacher Training and Development” in Teacher Education & Practice, Volume 30, No.1 (ISSN 0890-6459) Pgs.115-136 Bwire, A & Andima, G. (September, 2016). Reading Kenya Project Report on Classroom Observation on Strategy Implementation by lower primary school teachers in Cohort 1, in Kajiado County, Report for the National Book Development Council of Kenya/CODE
  • Wamuti,L.; Bwire, A.M.; & Ndethiu. S. M. (2016). “The Influence of Culture in the interpretation of Japanese Language Instructional Materials” in CHEMCHEMI International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Volume 10 Number 2, 2016. Pgs.37-51

Other Publications
University level scholarly books

  • Bwire, A. M. (2011). Learner Competence in English Listening Comprehension: The Kenyan Case. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GMBH & Co. KG. ISBN: 978-3-639-37721-7
  • Gathumbi, A, Vikiru, L & Bwire, A. M (2008) Comprehensive English Language Norms, Vol. 1. Nairobi, Phoenix. ISBN: 9966-47-303 -3
  • Gathumbi, A, Vikiru, L & Bwire, A (2008) Comprehensive English Language Norms, Vol. 2. Nairobi, Phoenix. ISBN: 9966 -47 – 304 -1
  • Book chapters in a University level Textbook
  • Bwire, Adelheid Marie, Twoli, N.W & Maundu J. N (2015) Chapter 3 “Teacher Mentoring: The Key to successful Student Teaching Practicum” in Bwire, A.M & Gathumbi, A. W (Eds) Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation: A Multi-faceted Approach (in Print), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi
  • Gathumbi, A. W & Bwire, A. M, (2015) Chapter 5 “Development and Use of Benchmarks in English Language Teaching” in Bwire, A.M & Gathumbi, A. W (eds) Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation: A Multi-faceted Approach (in Print), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi
  • Ayot, H.O.; Ondigi, S. R., Bwire, A.M.; & Kimemia, J. (2015) Chapter 6 “Preparation and Supervision of Pre-service Teachers” in Bwire, A.M & Gathumbi, A. W (eds) Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation: A Multi-faceted Approach (in Print), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi
  • Bwire, A. M. (2008) Chapter 3 “The Listening Skill” in Groenewegen T. (ed) (2008) Benchmarks for English Language Education. Nairobi. Phoenix ISBN 9966 302 5
  • Bwire, A. M. (2008) Chapter 7 “Approaches to the teaching of Grammar and Vocabulary” in Groenewegen T. (ed) (2008) Benchmarks for English Language Education. Nairobi. Phoenix ISBN 9966 302 5

Refereed Learning Modules

  • Bwire, A.; (2008) Unpublished Module for B. Phil in English Language Teacher Mentoring for Kenyatta University – Braeburn College Collaboration Project
  • Bwire, A. M.; (2007) Unpublished Module for Diploma in English Language Teacher Mentoring for Primary School Teachers, hosted at Shanzu Teachers Training College, Mombasa. KENSIP- A Kenyatta University - AGA KHAN Foundation Collaboration Project

Reviewed Conference Papers

  • Ndayimirije, I. M & Bwire, A.M (2013). “Appraisal Of Implementation Of The English Language Curriculum For State Primary Schools In Burundi” in Bwire, A., Sore, I., Masingila, J.O., & Ayot, H. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Education. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyatta University (pg. 703 - 717) Available at http://cuseinkenya.syr.edu/?page id=91
  • Maingi, J. M & Bwire, A. M (2013). “Re-thinking the Approach to Technology and Student Learning in Kenya: Examining the Attitudes, Needs, Expectations, and Challenges” in Bwire, A., Sore, I., Masingila, J.O., & Ayot, H. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Education. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyatta University. (718 - 731). Available at http://cuseinkenya.syr.edu/?page id=91
  • Bwire, A. M., & Roy-Campbell, Z. M. “Challenges of Struggling Adolescent Readers in Kenya and the United States”. A Paper co-presented at The International Reading Association 58th Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, April, 20th, 2013
  • Bwire, A. M. (2012) “New Perspectives and Re-Thinking the Pre-Service Teacher Education Curriculum: The Case Of Kenya”. ICERI2012 Proceedings CD- ISBN: 978-84-616-0763-1
  • Bwire, A. M. (2011) “English literacy norms project interventions: Effects on classroom practice” in Bwire, A., Huang, Y., Masingila, J.O., & Ayot, H. (2011). Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyatta University. Available at http://cuseinkenya.syr.edu/?page id=91

Short Communication in a Refereed/Scholarly Journal

  • Bwire, A. M. (July, 2009) “The English Literacy Norms Innovation” Pg. 10 – 11. July 2009 Contributed in the ELN Project Newsletter
  • Bwire, A. M. (July, 2009) “Teachers Resource Books with a Difference!” Pg. 12 – 16. July 2009 Contributed in the ELN Project Newsletter

Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

  • Nyaega Mogere & Bwire, M. Adelheid ”Use of Sheng and its influence on adolescent Learners’ Kiswahili Insha Performance in Kenya”, a paper presented at th workshop on “Kenya Youth Language Practices”19th – 20th June 2018 at BSSC, Kenyatta University.
  • Bwire, A.; Andima, G & Odondi, R. “Strengthening Early Literacy Teaching through Developing Maa Stories: Teachers Writing for Children”. A paper presented at the, Attended the 10th Pan African Literacy for all (PALFA) Conference at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. August 27th – 31st, 2017
  • Odondi, R.; Bwire, A & Andima, G. “Changing Young Adult Literacy Development Environment in Kenya: A case of Burt Award for African Literature” A paper presented at the, Attended the 10th Pan African Literacy for all (PALFA) Conference at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. August 27th – 31st, 2017
  • Andima, G.; Bwire, A & Odondi, R. “”Teach Children in Maa? Not Mine” Unpacking the myth of Home Language Use for Instruction in Early Grades in Kajiado, Kenya”. A paper presented at the, Attended the 10th Pan African Literacy for all (PALFA) Conference at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. August 27th – 31st, 2017
  • Bwire, A. M & Andima, G. M.; “Using Interactive Read Aloud to spark prediction and critical thinking skills in early grades – a whole school approach”. A paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Teacher Education in Contemporary Society, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, July 19th – 20th, 2017 Kenyatta University & Syracuse University.
  • Kalemesi. P. J.; Bwire, A. M & Ondigi, S.; “Challenges of using pictures in composition writing during teaching in Kenyan Primary Schools – a case of Emuhaya sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya.” A paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Teacher Education in Contemporary Society, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, July 19th – 20th, 2017 Kenyatta University & Syracuse University.
  • Kalemesi. P. J.; Bwire, A. M & Ondigi, S.; “Use of Pictures in Composition writing teaching motivates learners in Primary schools – a case study of Emuhaya sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya.” A paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Teacher Education in Contemporary Society, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, July 19th – 20th, 2017. Kenyatta University & Syracuse University.
  • 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 5th International Conference on Teacher Education in Contemporary Society, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, July 19th – 20th, 2017. Kenyatta University & Syracuse University.
  • Bwire, A.; Andima, G & Odondi, R. “Reading Kenya breaks new ground in Literacy Education in Kajiado County”. A Paper presented at the 61st Annual Conference by Comparative & International Education Society (CIES) Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia USA. March 5th – 9th 2017.
  • Bwire, A. M.; Andima, G. M. & Odondi, R. K. “Reading Kenya Making a difference: Kajiado early Grade Teachers tell their story on influence of Materials Provision on Classroom Literacy Practice” A poster session at the International Literacy Association (ILA) Conference & Exhibits, Boston, MA, USA July 9th-11th 2016
  • Beach, S. A.; Bwire, A. M.; Andima, G. M.; & Ward, A. “Kajiado Teachers Explore Professional Reading Clubs”. A paper presented at the 9th Pan African Literacy for All & 10th RASA National Literacy Conference on Imagination & Literacy. September 2nd – 5th 2015, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Andima, G. M.; Bwire, A.M. & Odondi, R. K “Playing an Instructional Leadership Role in Early Grade Literacy – Kajiado head teachers” A workshop at the 9th Pan African Literacy for All & 10th RASA National Literacy Conference on Imagination & Literacy. September 2nd – 5th 2015, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Gichuki, F. M., Bwire, A. M. & Gathumbi, A. W.; “Graffitti writing: its likely influence on English Language Learning in selected secondary schools in Laikipia East District, Kenya” at the 4th International Conference on Education, Kenyatta University, 13th – 17th July, 2015
  • Twoli, N, W; Bwire, A. M; Maundu, J; & Ochanji. “Teacher Mentoring: Towards an Effective Teacher Training and Development Strategy”. A paper presented at the International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaai. Presented by Ochanji, M. January, 2015
  • Kebeya, H., Bwire, A. M., Erastus, F., & Makokha, M. “An Intra-dialectal analysis of a dialect of Luyia: backwash effects on language teaching/learning at International Conference on African Languages and Literatures in the 21st Century”, Business Centre, Kenyatta University. August 2014
  • Maingi, J & Bwire, A. M. “Re-thinking the approach to technology and student learning in Kenya- examining needs, expectations, attitudes and challenges”. A paper co-presented at the 3rd International Conference on Education, Co-hosted by Kenyatta University, Nairobi & Syracuse University, USA. 10th – 12th July 2013
  • Ndayimirije Marie-Immaculee & Bwire, A.M. “Appraisal of Implementation of the English Language Curriculum for State Primary Schools in Burundi”. A paper co-presented at the 3rd international Conference on Education, Co-hosted by Kenyatta University, Nairobi & Syracuse University, USA. 10th – 12th July 2013
  • Roy-Campbell, Z. M & Bwire, Adelheid Marie, “Challenges of Struggling Adolescent Readers in Kenya and the United States”. A Paper co-presented at The International Reading Association 58th Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, 20th April, 2013
  • Bwire, A. M. “New Perspectives and Re-Thinking the Pre-Service Teacher Education Curriculum: The Case Of Kenya”. A Paper presented at the ICERI2012 (5th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation) Madrid (Spain) on the 19th-22nd of November, 2012.
  • Bwire, A. M. “Still out of school: challenges facing the Child’s education in Samia district” A paper presented at the International Conference on Education. Nairobi, Kenya (Kenyatta university- Syracuse University Collaboration) 20th -22nd July 2011
  • Bwire, A. M. “Constraints in Achieving Proficiency in English Listening Comprehension under free secondary education: research findings and implications”. A paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Education at Kenyatta University, 6th- 8th July 2009
  • Bwire, A. M. “English Literacy Norms Project Interventions: Effects on Classroom Practice”. A paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Education, (Kenyatta university- Syracuse University Collaboration), July, 2009
  • Bwire, A. M. “Learner Competencies and Proficiency in English Listening Comprehension: Lessons learnt and Implications for the Twenty First Century”. A paper presented at the PhD Post graduate seminar, Kenyatta University, 30th November 2007