Dr. Akanmu Morenikeji Alex

Dr. Akanmu Morenikeji Alex

Reader (Associate Professor)
Science Education
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Alex Morenikeji AKANMU is a Mathematics Educator and Senior Faculty member. He is a registered teacher (MTRCN), member of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN), Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN); Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) and Institute of Planning (IPN), Nigeria (Faculty: Academic Planning) among others. Akanmu has earned a number of awards and prizes notable amongwhich are Osun State Cooperative College Best Graduating Student; the University of Ilorin Varsity Leadership Award. He was a member of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Expanded Executive Committee – University of Ilorin Chapter from 2013- 2015 and, later Assistant Secretary-General of the Union, 2016 – 2018. He served as Secretary-General – Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) – University of Ilorin Chapter, 2018 – 2021. He was the Chief Examiner, National Teachers’ Institute (Mathematics) Bachelor’s Degree programme, 2015 -2018. He is currently the Postgraduate Departmental Seminar Coordinator, Managing Editor of the Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education Representative – Communications Committee, the immediate past Sub -Dean of Student Affairs of the University of Ilorin among others. He has authored and co-authored research articles in reputable local, national and international outlets.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. (Mathematics Education)
  • M.Ed. (Mathematics Education)
  • B. Sc (Ed.) (Mathematics Education)
  • Diploma in Cooperative Studies
  • Certificate in Cooperative Studies
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN) 2016- Date
  • Member, Science Association of Nigeria 2014- Date
  • Member, Mathematical Association of Nigeria 2013-Date
  • Member, Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) 2011- Date
  • Member (Professional II), Institute of Planning, Nigeria (Faculty: Academic Planning). IPN No: 409 2011- Date
  • Member, Nigeria Institute of Management, Unilorin Chapter 2010- Date
  • Member, Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) 2009- Date
  • Member, Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN) 2007- Date

Teaching & Research Areas

Cognitive psychology applied to Mathematics Education

Undergraduate Teaching

  • SED 115 (Now EDU 111): Introduction to Principles & Practice of Instruction
  • ITE 207: Applied Mathematics
  • EDU 213: Method Courses I (Mathematics)
  • EDU 313: Method Courses II (Mathematics)
  • EDU 311: Teaching Practice I
  • EDU 411: Teaching Practice II
  • EDU 412: Principle and Practice of Instruction
  • SED 312: Curriculum Planning and Development
  • EDU 499: Research project

Postgraduate Teaching

  • EDU 655: Graduate Seminar
  • EDU 674: Statistical Methods in Educational Research
  • MED 809: World Wide Web in Mathematics
  • MED 803: Curriculum Development in Mathematics
  • MED 806: History and Nature of Mathematics
  • MED 901: Issues and Trends of Mathematics Curriculum

Get in Touch

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Office Address
Room 019, 2nd Floor, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria