Prof. Stella Yemisi Erinosho

Professor Stella Yemisi Erinosho is a highly accomplished scholar and educator with an impressive academic career spanning nearly four decades. She has held the position of full professor for 23 years, demonstrating her exceptional expertise and contributions to the field of education. She obtained her Bachelor of Education in Physics from the esteemed University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and further earned a Master's and Ph.D. in Educational Evaluation from the same institution.

Her research interests encompass a diverse range of areas, including gender and science education, educational assessment and evaluation, curriculum development, and research methodologies. Professor Erinosho has served as an Adjunct Professor of Education and Research at the University of Education, Winneba, and the University of Cape Coast, before joining the Methodist University of Ghana, where she currently holds an adjunct faculty position.

As a prolific researcher, Professor Erinosho has secured 10 prestigious grant awards, authored over 60 articles, which have been published in highly regarded journals, books, and conference proceedings, contributing invaluable insights to the fields of gender studies, science education, and school assessments.

Renowned for her dedication to nurturing and mentoring emerging scholars, Professor Erinosho is widely admired as an exceptional "teacher of teachers." She has successfully supervised thesis/dissertation of numerous students at various educational levels, many of whom now hold prestigious positions in their respective fields. Her expertise has been sought after by many universities, including institutions in Ghana, where she has served as a professorial assessor and external examiner. Her unwavering commitment to fostering the growth and development of the next generation of academics is evident in her passionate approach to mentorship and guidance. Her extensive experience, research acumen, and steadfast dedication to education make her an inspiring role model for aspiring scholars and educators.

Ph.D. (Educational Evaluation) University of Ibadan, Nigeria

M.Ed. (Educational Evaluation) University of Ibadan, Nigeria

B.Ed. (Physics) University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Ag. Dean, School of Research, Graduate Studies and Professional Development, Methodist University Ghana

Member, Academic Board

Member, Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Committee

Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee

Member, Finance Committee

Curriculum Development

Science Education

Measurement and Evaluation

Gender Studies

Conference Participation since attaining Professorial cadre in 2001 

4th University of Ibadan, Institute of Education International Conference, June 2016

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, workshop on The Arts of Grants Writing , December, 2015

ADD/GASAT International Conference on Science and Technology Advancement, Mauritius, 2014

Canada International Conference on Education, CICE-2013, University of Toronto, Canada, June  2013

Canada International Conference on Education, CICE-2012, University of Guelph, Canada, June  2012

United Nations Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Consultative and Planning Forum for African Regional and Sub-Regional Rights Networks and Organisation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December  2008

51st UN Commission on the Status of Women, New York, USA, March 2008

Women’s World 2008, Madrid, Spain

52nd UN Commission on Status of Women, New York, USA, March  2008.

 Cross-Cultural Conference on Strategies for Recruiting Women to IT. Oxford University, UK, March 2007.

 Inauguration of African-Spanish Women Network, Madrid, Spain, February 2007

49th UN Commission on the Status of Women, New York, USA, February– March  2006.

African-Spanish NGO Network Consultative Forum, Madrid, Spain, Sept 7-12, 2006

UNESCO-AAU Forum on Higher Education in Africa for the 21st Century, Accra, Ghana, April, 12-14, 2006

12th Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT) International Conference on Challenging and Changing the Status Quo. University of Brighton, UK 3rd -8th September, . 2006 .

AFCLIST Workshop on Programme Development for Masters in African Science Education,  Maputo, Republic of Mozambique, November 2004.

47th UN Commission on Women, New York, USA, March 2-15, 2003 

PUBLICATIONS- 2001-Date:

Chapters in Books:

Erinosho, S. Y. (2014). Gender issues in science and technology education: Lessons from Nigeria. In V. Reddy, P. Naidoo, & M. Savage (Eds.), Gender, science and technology: Sustaining participation and performance in Africa (pp. 12-18). Durban: AFCLIST Publications.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2009). Trends and issues in secondary education in Nigeria. In U. M. O. Ivowi (Ed.), Education for value (pp. 47-62). Lagos: Foremost Educational Services Ltd.

Anamuah-Mensah, J., & Erinosho, S. Y. (2007). Teacher education beyond university four walls. In UNESCO/Association of African Universities (Eds.), The contribution of higher education to national education systems: Current challenges for Africa (pp. 13-20). Accra, Ghana.

Erinosho, S. Y., & Ogunkola, B. J. (2005). Teaching and assessment for effective learning. In S. Y. Erinosho et al. (Eds.), Issues in school organisation. Lagos: African Cultural Institute Publishers.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2005). Relevance in school science curriculum. In U. M. O. Ivowi (Ed.), Science and technology education for development (pp. 184-197). Lagos: NERDC Press.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2004). Teaching science beyond the classroom four-walls. In O. A. Afemikhe & J. G. Adewale (Eds.), Issues in educational measurement and evaluation in Nigeria (pp. 165-179). Ibadan: Institute of Education, University of Ibadan.

Erinosho, S. Y., & Fawole, P. (2002). Liberalization and poverty alleviation: The impact of cooperatives on rural Nigerian women. In Gender, economic integration, governance and methods of contraceptives (pp. 45-62). Dakar: AAWORD Book Series.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2001). Towards making science accessible and friendly to all: A gender analysis of some of AFCLIST supported initiatives. In V. Reddy, P. Naidoo, & M. Savage (Eds.), Gender, science and technology: Sustaining participation and performance in Africa (pp. 91-100). Durban: AFCLIST Publications.

Books:

Erinosho, S. Y., Oduwole, E. O., & Femi-Oyewo, M. N. (2018). Towards healthy campus climate: A handbook for student empowerment. Ibadan: Polygraphic Ventures.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2008). Teaching science in secondary schools: A methodology handbook. Lagos: African Cultural Institute Publisher.

Erinosho, S. Y., Arikewuyo, M. O., & Ogunkola, B. J. (2005). Issues in school organisation. Lagos: African Cultural Institute Publishers.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2004). Assuring quality in school practices and strategies. Institute of Education, OOU Publications.

Erinosho, S. Y., Adesanya, L. A., & Ogunyemi, B. (2000). Teaching effectiveness in Nigerian schools. Ibadan: SamBookman Publishers.

Journal Articles:

Saka, A. O., Erinosho, S. Y., & Ifamuyiwa, A. S. (2022). Effect of think-pair programing strategy and creativity on students' achievement in programming aspect of Computer studies. Journal of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, 56, 142-153.

Saka, A. O., Erinosho, S. Y., & Ifamuyiwa, A. S. (2021). Differential effectiveness of Think-Pair-Share programming strategies, conventional method and learning styles on the programming achievement of secondary school students. Journal of Humanities, Social Science and Creative Arts, 18(1), 1-15.

Dixon, O., & Erinosho, S. Y. (2020). Test-taking skills as predictors of performance in multiple choice mathematics test among senior secondary students in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Research, 8, 1-11.

Dixon, O., & Erinosho, S. Y. (2020). How do test type and test taking skills affect performance of students in mathematics: A Nigerian example. International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education, 11(2), 4286-4289.

Erinosho, S. Y., Oduwole, E. O., & Femi-Oyewo, M. N. (2018). Sexual harassment on campus: A study in a Nigeria university. Agogo, 4, 1-10.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2015). Engaging girls in 'learn science by doing' as strategy for enhanced learning outcome at the junior high school level: A study in Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Studies, 2(2), 369-376.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2013). How do students perceive the difficulty of physics in secondary school? A Nigerian example. International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education, 3(4), 2042-2064.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2012). Integrating indigenous science with school science for enhanced learning: A Nigerian example. International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education, 4(2), 2042-6364.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2010). Quality in teacher education in Nigeria. West African Journal of Education, 30, 102-111.

Erinosho, S. Y. (2008). Financing youths and equality agenda; Presentation at 52nd UN Commission on the Status of Women, New York, USA. Available on www.aaword.org