Clement Olusegun Kolawole (born August 6, 1957) is the Acting vice chancellor of Trinity University and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Language Education.[1]
Clement Olusegun Kolawole | |
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| Born | 6 August 1957 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
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| Title | Professor |
| Website | Profile at University of Ibadan |
Early life and education
editClement Olusegun Kolawole was born at Iyere-Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, on August 6, 1957.[2] In 1980 was admitted into the Teachers Grade II program at the African Church Teachers College, Epinmi-Akoko, and completed the program in 1983[2] Following that, he enrolled for bachelor's degree program at Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti (known as Ekiti State University), Ado-Ekiti. There, he studied English language and Education in1984 and finished in 1988[1]
In 1990, Clement Olusegun Kolawole obtained a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Language Education from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan. In 1993, the same university awarded him a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Language Education[1] Clement Olusegun Kolawole became a professor in October 2008[1]
Academic career
editPrior to moving to UI in 1998 as a Lecturer II in the Department of Teacher Education, he worked as a Class Teacher at the International School, University of Ibadan (UI) where he started his teaching career, and an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Ado-Ekiti from 1993 to 1996.
From 2011 to 2013, he served as the Dean of the Faculty of Education, making a significant contribution to the growth of the Faculty.[2]
In August 2023, he was appointed as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos to succeed the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Charles Korede Ayo.[3]
Achievements
edit- He held the position of Head of Department (H.O.D) at the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan[4]
- Senior Lecturer at the Teacher Education Department, University of Ibadan, from 2002-2008
- Convener, Implementation of Continuous Assessment Policy (2018 – 2020).
- Chairman, Visitation Panel to The Polytechnic, Ibadan (2012)
Awards and honours
editHe was appointed as a Professor by the University of Ibadan in 2008[3]
Publications
editMembership
editClement Olusegun Kolawole is a member of the following
- Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE)[7]
- National Association of Curriculum Theorists (NACT)
- Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON)
- Georgia Reading Association (GRA)
- Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN)
- International Reading Association (IRA)
- International Council on Education for Teaching ICET
- International Association of Teachers of English as Foreign Language (ATEL)
- International for the Development of African Languages for Science and Technology (ADALEST)
- Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
References
edit- ^ a b c d "PROF KOLAWOLE, CLEMENT OLUSEGUN curriculum Vitae" (PDF).
- ^ a b c "Kolawole: 60 candles the Clement of Ibadan". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ a b Source, The (2023-08-17). "Trinity University Appoints Professor Clement Kolawole Acting Vice Chancellor". The Source. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "HOD's Profile | Faculty of Education". educ.ui.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ Kolawole, Clement (2017). By his grace alone: the concise autobiography of Clement Olusegun Olaniran Kolawole. Ibadan: Clement Olusegun Kolawole. ISBN 978-978-961-873-6.
- ^ "Making Omelette without Breaking Eggs: Improving the Reading Comprehension Skills of English as a Second Language Teachers in Nigeria Secondary Schools". researchgate.net. September 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Professor Remi Raji, Others Honoured". The News. November 9, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2023.