DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE Prof. Grace W. Bunyi (Ph.D.) Lecturer in Curriculum Studies and Consultant in Gender, Education and Development ADDRESS Kenyatta University School of Education Ed. Mgt, Policy & Curr. Studies Department P. O Box 43844-00100, NAIROBI Personal Tel. +254-722 525759 and +254(Mobile) E-mail [email protected]EDUCATION 1996 Ph.D. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT) Canada. Field of Interest: Curriculum Studies with a Focus on Language Education Thesis: "Language, Education and Social Selection in Kenya: An Ethnographic Study of Two Schools" Supervisor: Dr. Monica Heller Thesis accepted as is. 1986 MEd. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya Field of Interest: Primary Teacher Education with a Focus on Language Education Thesis: "Language Switching in Standard Four in Kiswahili and Gikuyu Medium Classrooms - An Exploratory Study. Supervisor: Dr. Anna Obura, Kenyatta University, Kenya. 1973 B. A. with Education Option, Nairobi University, Kenya. Specialization - Literature in English Obtained an Upper Second Class Honours degree ACADEMIC AWARDS 2010 Visiting Fellow, University of Sussex, UK, School of Education and Social Work 1993-94 The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Graduate Assistantship. 1993 Richard Tucker Summer Fellowship - Centre for Applied Linguistics, Washington DC. 1992-96 International Development Research Centre Award. 1987 British Council Scholars Award. 1985 British Council Summer Institute Award. 1984-85 Kenya Government Scholarship.
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DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE
Prof. Grace W. Bunyi (Ph.D.)
Lecturer in Curriculum Studies and Consultant in Gender, Education and Development
Bunyi, G. W. (2001). Language and education inequalities in Kenya. In M. Martin-Jones and M. Heller (Eds.). Voices
of authority: Education and linguistic difference (pp. 77-100). London: Ablex.
Bunyi, G. W. & Okellmo, K. (2000). Girls’ education Bibliography. UNICEF ESARO
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Bunyi, G. W. (1999). Rethinking the place of African indigenous languages in African education. International Journal
of Educational Development 19 (337-350).
Bunyi, G. W. (1999). The impacts of current medium of instruction policies on literacy development in post-colonial
Africa: Research evidence and proposals for improvement. In L. Limage (Ed.). Comparative Perspectives on
Language and Literacy. Selected papers from the work of the Language and Literacy Commission of the 10th
World Congress of Comparative Education Societies (pp 429-442). Dakar: UNESCO-BREDA.
Bunyi, G. W. (1998). The language of instruction and the development of full literacy in Post-colonial Africa.
Transforms 3&4, 56-72.
Bunyi, G. W. (1997). Language in education in Kenyan schools. In J. Cummins and D. Corson (Eds. ). Encyclopaedia
of Language and Education - Volume 5. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.Pages?
Bunyi, G. W. (1997). Multilingualism and discourse in primary mathematics in Kenya. Language, Culture and
Curriculum 10(1) (52-65).
Bunyi, G. W. (1995). Teachers or miracle workers? Among Teachers: Experience and Enquiry (November, 1995) (16-
17).
Bunyi, G. W. (1993). Course design. In B. Matiru & A. Mwangi (Eds. ), Teach Your Best: A handbook for university
lecturers (pp. 105-137). Bonn: DSE.
Merritt, M., Cleghorn, A. Abagi, J. O. & Bunyi, G. W. (1992). Socializing multilingualism: determinants of
codeswitching in Kenyan primary classrooms. Journal of Multilingual Development 13 (1 & 2), 103-121.
Bunyi, G. W. et al. (1991). Long and short courses - Gender issues training materials. Kabwe, Zambia: PAID.
Bunyi, G. W. (1988). English grammar and meaning: The verb in English. The Place of Grammar in the Teaching of
English: An International Conference held at the British Council Nairobi April 1988 (pp. 174-186). Nairobi:
The British Council.
CONTRACTED PAPERS
Bunyi, G. W. (2008). Negotiating the interface between upper secondary and higher education in Sub-Saharan
Africa: The gender dimensions. Paper prepared for the ADEA 2008 Biennial. Contracted by ADEA. Bunyi, G. W. (2007). Gender and education in Sub-Saharan Africa in the context of the Education for All (EFA) goal.
Contracted by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vienna, Austria.
Bunyi, G. W. (2006). Gender equity in higher education in Kenya. A background paper prepared for the Public
Universities Inspection Board, Nairobi, Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (2005). Real options for literacy policy and practice in Kenya. A background paper for the EFA Global
Monitoring Report – Literacy for Life. Contracted by UNESCO, Paris.
SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE PAPERS
Bunyi, G. W. (2015). Teacher preparation and continuing professional development in the context of competency-
based education. A paper presented at the KICD staff training seminar. KICD, Nairobi Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (2015). Competency-based curriculum. A paper presented at the KICD staff training seminar. KICD,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (2015). Primary school teacher professional development: policy and practice issues in Kenya. A paper
presented at the School of Education Seminar, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Bunyi, G. W. (2015). Competency-Based Education in Kenya: Contending With the Imperatives for Successful
Implementation. A paper presented at the Re-energizing education for sustainable development, May 18-20
015, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Bunyi, G.W. (2014). The primary teacher education and school reading curriculum in Kenya: Continuities and gaps.
A paper presented at the 1st Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning, October 31, 2015,
Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Bunyi, G.W. (2014). Re-articulation of the mother tongues as languages of instruction policy in Kenya: Reason for
optimism this time round? A paper presented at the 1st Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong
Learning, October 31, 2015, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (2014). Curriculum and Pedagogy in Re-energizing Education in Kenya. A paper presented at the KEMI
conference, June 17-18, 2014, KEMI, Nairobi.
Bunyi, G. W., Wangia, J., Magoma, C. & Limboro, C. (2013). Learning to teach lower primary mathematmatics in
Primary Teacher Training colleges in Kenya. A paper presented at the Ministry of Education Teacher
Education and Professional Development Program (TEPD) Conference 9th - 10th May 2013, KICD Nairobi.
Bunyi, G. W., Wangia, J., Magoma, C. & Limboro, C. Multilingualism and literacy instruction: Teachers’ dilemmas,
knowledge and practices. A Paper presented at the 7th
Pan-African Reading for All Conference, August 12 to
16 2013, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Akyeampong, K., Adu-Yeboah, C. & Bunyi, G. W. (2011). Inside the black box of learning to teach primary
mathematics in Kenya and Ghana. A Paper presented at the CIES Conference in Montreal, Canada.
Bunyi, G. W. (2011). Westbrook, J.O., Bhalalusesa, E., Bunyi, G.W. & Kyeyune, R. (2011). The story of the reading
teacher: from college to classroom and the gaps in between. A Paper presented at the 8th
Pan-African Reading
For All Conference, July University of Botswana, Gaborone
Bunyi, G. W. Mutiga, J. & Trudell, B. (2010). Setting the context: Language-and-education issues in Africa. A paper
presented at the in the A paper presented at the International Conference on multilingualism, July 22nd
and
23rd
, 2010, Kenyatta University, Nairobi. Bunyi, G. W. (2010). Teacher professional development in Kenya: How do teachers learn to teach reading and
mathematics and how does their learning influence their practice? A paper presented at the in the A paper
presented at the International Conference on multilingualism, July 22nd
and 23rd
, 2010, Kenyatta University,
Nairobi. Bunyi, G. W. (2010). Language, teacher education, and education quality and equity in Kenya. A paper presented at
the International Conference on multilingualism, July 22nd
and 23rd
, 2010. Kenyatta University, Nairobi.
Bunyi, G.W. (2008). Negotiating the interface between upper secondary and higher education in Sub-Saharan
Bunyi, G.W. (2008). Negotiating the interface between upper secondary and higher education in Sub-Saharan
Africa: The gender dimensions. Paper presented at the ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa, May 5-9,
2008. Bunyi, G. W. (2007). Gender and education in Sub-Saharan Africa in the context of the education for all (EFA) goal.
Paper presented at the Education for All Conference. February 6, 2007. Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Vienna, Austria.
Bunyi, G. W. (2006). Equity and the implementation of Free Primary Education in Kenya. Paper presented at the
International Forum on Universities and Participatory Development. November 20-22, 2006. University of
British Columbia, Canada.
Bunyi, G. W. (2005). Gender mainstreaming: Policy options and strategies for teacher education. Paper presented at
the African Virtual University Teacher Education Programme Policy and Curriculum Conceptualization
Workshop. May 23-27, Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi – Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (2004). Status of gender mainstreaming in Kenyan Universities. Paper presented at the Kenyatta
University and World Bank Institute Workshop on Mainstreaming Gender at Kenyan Universities: A Capacity
Enhancement Workshop. June 24-16 2004, Utalii Hotel, Nairobi Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (2004). Review of national education policies and plans of participating countries for potential for
scaling up good practices in girls’ education. Paper presented at the Policy Consultation on Scaling Up Good
Practices in Girls’ Education. June 23-25 2004, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. (Contracted by FAWE
Regional Office)
Bunyi, G. W. (2003). Gender disparities in higher education in Kenya: Nature, extent and the way forward. Paper
presented at the Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) (Kenya
Chapter) conference. July 30 – August 2, 2003. Egerton University.
Bunyi, G. W. (2000b). Gender Sensitivity of HIV/AIDS teaching-learning materials in ESAR. The Hilton Hotel, July
17-19, 2000. Nairobi, Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (2000a). Towards enhancing the quality of higher education curricula in Kenya: students’ evaluation of
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teaching. Paper presented at the National Conference on Education for Human Development in Kenya.
April 17-20 2000. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (1999). Curriculum development. A concept paper for the workshop on Introducing Change in the
Curriculum: Life Skills in Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR). Organised by UNICEF ESARO, June
14-18 1999. Grand Palm Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana.
Bunyi, G. W. (1999). Gender considerations in higher education curriculum in Africa.Paper presented at the
UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in Africa May 18-22 1999. Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
Bunyi, G. W. (1998). Sexual and other types of harrassment at Kenyatta University. Paper Presented at a Seminar in
Kenyatta University.
Discussant in Seminar Presentations
2015 Session Chair Quality Education & Curriculum Reform in the Education Evidence for Action
conference. December 2 and 3, Nakuru, Kenya
2015 Panel Discussion Moderator Curriculum Reform in the Education Evidence for Action conference,
December 2 and 3 Nakuru, Kenya.
2012 Discussant of the paper strengthening democratic university governance through enhanced
participation by student leadership: A needs assessment for capacity through enhanced participation by
student leadership: A needs assessment for capacity building of student leadership in Kenya. Higher
education leadership methodology workshop, September 8-9 2012, Kenyatta University, Nairobi,
Kenya.
2011 Panelist in the discussion of the UWEZO-Kenya’s 2011 Annual Learning Assessment Report Launch.
Kenya Institute of Education, Nairobi July 19, 2011
2007 Discussant in the session Empowering Women Through ICT with ICT-Based Capacity Building
Challenging Balance in the 2nd
International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and
Training. The Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya May 28 – 30, 2007.
INVITED GUEST SPEAKER
2012 Key note address Curriculum innovations for quality and equitable education in Kenya in the Educational
reforms and innovations in enhancing quality and equity conference February 20 to 22 2012, Kenyatta
University, Nairobi, Kenya.
2011 Paper title Preparation and In-service Training of Teacher Trainers in the Kenya Teachers’ Colleges
Principals’ Association conference on Revolutionalizing Teacher Education to Meet the Challenges of the 21st
Century. Milele Beach Hotel, Mombasa, May 9th
to 13th
2011.
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2011(Sept.) East African learning assessment technical forum organized by UWEZO and AKF. Palacina Hotel,
Nairobi.
2001 - 2011 Regular participant in the monthly Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK)
seminars. Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi, Kenya.
October 1-3 Innovations in Higher Education in Africa. A Policy framework. Organized by the Ford Foundation,
Windsor Golf and Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya.
August 21 Non-textbook Reading Materials in Primary Schools Workshop. Organized by Institute for
Reproductive Health Training and Research for Rockefeller Foundation, Serena Hotel, Nairobi.
August 22 Production and Accessibility of Feminine Protective Products and Materials for Girls in Primary
Schools. Serena Hotel, Nairobi.
August 23 Workshop on Policy and Collaboration Regarding Accessibility of Reading Materials and Feminine
Protective Products. Serena Hotel. Nairobi.
2000
Regular participant in the monthly Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK) seminars.
Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi, Kenya.
Grace Bunyi contd.
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July 17-19 Education, Life Skills and HIV/AIDS Workshop, Hilton Hotel, Nairobi
April 17-20 The National Conference on Education for Human Development in Kenya. Kenyatta University,
Nairobi, Kenya.
1999
September African Evaluation Association Conference, Gigri, Nairobi, Kenya.
October Workshop on Monitoring Learning Achievement for Lifeskills, Gaborone, Botswana.
June UNESCO Training Workshop on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in Africa,
University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
June Workshop: Monitoring Learning Achievement in Life Skills
1998 Education in Emergency and for Reconstruction Sub-regional Workshop, Nairobi.
1997
April Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of the African Girl Education Initiative Project,
UNICEF Regional Office, Nairobi.
November Somalia Curriculum Renewal Workshop, Nairobi - Invited as a curriculum and gender specialist.
1995
May Environment and Population in the 1990s. A conference of the Canadian Association of