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Profile

Professor Olugbemiro Jegede is the Secretary-General and Chief Executive of the Association of African Universities, a position that he assumed on December 1, 2010 after a successful tenure in Nigeria on a special assignment in Higher Education.

Professor Olugbemiro Jegede, at the invitation of the Federal Government of Nigeria to restart open and distance learning activities in Nigeria assumed position as the National Coordinator of the National Open and Distance Learning Programmes in 2001 and subsequently was appointed in 2003 as the founding and current Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

Professor Jegede, as Vice Chancellor of the fledgling institution, has concerned himself with activities and responsibilities associated with the establishment of the new institution. These include the development of the Blueprint, the university strategic plan, capacity building in ODL for Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region, course material development, admissions, hiring and training of all cadres of staffing for the young nationally funded university and forging partnership with renowned and well established distance teaching and open learning institutions and organisations across the world.

Prior to his special assignment in Nigeria, Professor Jegede served in various capacities in different parts of the world including being the Staff in charge of the M.Ed programme by ODL at the Curtin University of Technology Science and Mathematics Education Centre, Perth, Australia; founding Director, Centre for Research in Distance & Adult Learning, The Open University of Hong Kong; Foundation Head, Research & Evaluation Unit Distance Education Centre, The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia; and Foundation Dean and Professor of Education; Head, Department of Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Abuja, Nigeria.

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Refereed Journal Articles

Jegede, O. J. (2011). When The Unthinkable Happens – Editorial. Open Praxis. Special Edition, 1-4.

Zhang, W. Y; Jegede, O. J; Tsui, C; Ng, F & Kwok, L. (2002) Comparing single mode ODL institutions in Asia: Management styles, pedagogical activities and educational outcomes, Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 11, No. 2, 7-21.

Jegede, O.J; Zhang, W. Y & You, J. (2002) An investigation of the learning problems experienced by inmate students in Hong Kong prisons, Staff and Educational Development International, Vol. 6, No. 2, 169-180.

Jegede, O. J. (2001). The Meaning of Online Delivery of Instruction  in Open and Distance Learning. Global E-Journal of Open, Flexible & Distance Education, 1(1), available at http://www.ignou.ac.in/
Jegede, O. J. (2001). Facilitating and Sustaining Interest Through an On-Line Distance Peer-Tutoring System in a Cooperative Learning Environment. VUG journal (in press).

Jegede, O. J. & Zhang, W. Y. (2001). Conference on Research in Distance & Adult Learning in Asia (CRIDALA2000). Global E-Journal of Open, Flexible & Distance Education, 1(1), available at   http://www.ignou.ac.in/

Tenenbaum, G., Naidu, S., Jegede, O., & Austin, J. (2001). Constructivist pedagogy in conventional on-campus and distance learning practice: an exploratory investigation. Learning and Instruction, 11(2), 87-111.

Tributes and Felicitations

Tributes poured in for Professor Olugbemiro Jegede on his 60th birthday and thanksgiving celebrations.

The high points of the birthday and thanksgiving celebration at the Obudu Mountain Resort Cross River State, Nigeria were; Champagne breakfast at the Waterpark & Gardens via cable cars, Thanksgiving Service at the Holy Mountain,traditional dancing & drinks at the conference center and birthday evening dinner party

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Research and Professional Interests

1. Applied Cognitive Science in Open and Distance Learning.
2. Psycho-Social Environment and Learning with particular reference to the Socio-cultural influences.
3. Instructional and Learning Strategies in Science Education and Open and distance learning.
4. Development and Evaluation of Curriculum Materials.
5. Teacher Preparation for Secondary Education.
6. Science, Technology and Society Education Issues.
7. Knowledge Engineering and Instructional Materials design.
8. Concept Mapping as Learning and Teaching strategies.
9. Communication Technologies and Instructional Design.

Major Awards

2012- Regional Integration and Leadership Award by the Nigeria High Commission Accra, Ghana on 30th March 2012 for exemplary, distinguished and results oriented service to Africa in higher Education.

2010- Prestigious Chieftaincy Award (the Ogurefa of Ogoriland) by the Ogori Community of Kogi State for Services to the Nation, Kogi State and Ogori Community on 15 October 2010.

2010- Nehemiah Award by the OgoriMagongo Missionary Diocese of the Anglican Communion for exemplary services to young Diocese created in 2009.

2010- Award for Exemplary Service to the Nation, Ogori Community and Humanity by Ogori Descendants Union, 16 April 2010

2010- Outstanding Leadership Award by the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, 16th March 2010.

2009- African Leadership Star Award for Excellence in Tertiary Education for 2009 – Given in Paris, France on 20 February 2010

2009- Best Vice Chancellor of the Year and Gold Award by National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).

2009- Man of the Year Award by North Central States Students Association of Nigeria.

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Publications

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INVITED KEYNOTES AT MAJOR CONFERENCES

Jegede, O. J. (2022). A New Dawn in Establishing Private Universities .Being an Invited Presentation, Wednesday, 12th October, 2022

Jegede, O. J. (2021). Framework of a Workplan for the Implementation of the Open School Programme.Being an Invited Presentation, Tuesday, 12th & 13th October, 2021

Jegede, O. J. (2021). Recalibrating Open Distance Education & E-Learning for Resilient and Inclusive Education.Being an Invited Presentation at UNILAG DLI International Colloquium, 16 September, 2021

Jegede, O. J. (2020). Introduction to ODL & Major Differences Between F2F and ODL .Being an Invited Presentation at the Workshop for Federal University, Oye-Ekiti held at Lagos February, 2020

Jegede, O. J. (2020). Distance Learning and Access to Education .Being an Invited Keynote Address at the Retreat of the Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning Centre held at Sokoto January, 2020

Jegede, O. J. (2019). ODL: Fundamentals, Justification and Going Dual Mode .Being an Invited Keynote Address at the National Open University of Nigeria, May 2019

INVITED KEYNOTES AT MAJOR CONFERENCES 2

Jegede, O. J. (2002) Science, Technology and Mathematics Educational Research Standards in Nigeria: Whose Standards and What Standards? An invited keynote address at the 4 th Annual Conference of the Nigeria Association for Science Education Research (NASER) held at the University of Jos, Plateau State, 25 th – 29 th November, 2002

Jegede, O. J. (2002). The Role of Broadcasting in ODL Development in Nigeria. An invited Lecture at the National Television Authority (NTA) Annual General Managers’ Conference, Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, 15 th October, 2002.

Jegede, O. J. (2002). Teacher Education, ODL and Leaner Support. An invited lecture at the Provost of Colleges of Education Workshop held at Abuja NCCE Headquarters, 16 th October, 2002.

Jegede, O. J. (2002). Open and Distance learning and Professional Teacher Development. An invited presentation at the World Teachers Day Celebration, with the theme: Teachers Create Dialogue Everyday., Abuja, Nigeria, 4 th October, 2002

Jegede, O. J. (2002). Skewed, static and Insensate Science Education: What Went Wrong? An invited memorial lecture at the combined meeting of the 43 rd Annual Conference of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) and the Commonwealth Association for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (CASTME) Conference held at the River State University of Technology, Port-Harcourt, 19 th – 24 th August, 2002.

Jegede, O. J. (2002). The Place of Digital Education in the Nigerian Army of the 21 st Century. An invited Guest lecture at the Nigerian Army Education Corps and School Biennial Training Conference 2002 held at the Command Mess 1, Marina, Lagos, 6 th -10 th May.

Books

Jegede, O. J. (2011). Red-flag Alert on Emerging Challenges of Higher Education in Africa. In Adebisi Balogun (Ed.). In Search of the Route to National Technological Development; A Compendium of Foundation and Convocation Lectures Vol II. FUTA, (p.156-175).

Jegede, O. J. (2010). The Future of University Education in Nigeria: Distance Education in `the Universities. In I. Oloyede (ed.). University Education in Nigeria.

Jegede, O. J. (2001). Distance education in Hong Kong. In O.J. Jegede & G. Shive (Eds.). Open & Distance Learning in Asia-Pacific Region. The Open University of Hong Kong Press.

Shive, G., & Jegede, O. J. (2001). Introduction: Trends and issues on ODL in the Asia pacific region. In O.J. Jegede & G. Shive (Eds.). Open & Distance Learning in Asia-Pacific Region. The Open University of Hong Kong Press.

Jegede, O. J.  (2000). The wedlock between technology and open and distance education. In Evans, T D & Nation, D E (eds). Changing University Teaching: reflections on creating Educational technologies. (p. 45-55.  London, Kogan. Page.

Jegede, O. J. (1999). An African perspective on scientific culture. In E. Paren and G. Stacey (eds). Paths to prosperity: Science and technology in the Commonwealth 1999/2000 (p. 207-209). London: Kensington Publications Limited.

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Books ..Contd

Jegede, O. J. & Shive, G. (2001). Open & Distance Learning in Asia-Pacific Region. The Open University of Hong Kong Press. (forthcoming).

Carr, R., Jegede, O. J., Wong, Tat-meng & Yuen, Kin-sun. (1999). The Asian Distance Learner. Hong Kong: The Open university of Hong Kong Press.

Jegede, O. J. (1998) Popularising scientific and technological culture in African Commonwealth countries – A report on the Expert Group Meeting at Lilongwe, Malawi, London: Commonwealth Secretariat.

Jegede, O. J., Oyabanji, P.K., Brown, D. P. and Brathwaite, W. (1992). New Integrated Science. Pupils’ Book 3. The Caribbean Edition, London: Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Jegede, O. J., Oyebanji, P. K., Brown, D. P., and Braithwaite, W. (1991). New Integrated Science. Pupils’ Book 2. The Carribean Edition London: Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Jegede, O. J., Oyebanji, P. K., Brown, D. P.(1990). New Integrated Science. Pupil’s Book 3. London: Macmillan Publishers Ltd. (Nigerian Edition).

Jegede, O. J., Oyebanji, P. K., Brown, D. P.(1990). New Integrated Science. Pupil’s Book 3. London: Macmillan Publishers Ltd. (West African Edition).

Other Publications

Taylor, J.C.; Jegede, O.J.; and Hunter, R. (1994) Audiographic communication:  The Optel Telewriter trial’ (37 pages).  Toowoomba, Australia:  University of Southern Queensland. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED365841).

Walkington, J.; Jegede, O.J. and Naidu, S. (1993) An Investigation into Students’ Disposition to the Use of Objectives in Distance Learning Materials (19 pages). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED360477).

Jegede, O.J. and Noordink, P. (1993) The Role of Critical Thinking Skills in Undergraduate Study as Perceived by University Teachers Across Academic Disciplines (21 pages). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED362122).

Jegede, O.J. (1993) African Cultural Perspectives and the Teaching of Science (15 pages). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED365526).

Jegede, O.J. (1993) Distance Education Research Priorities for Australia:  A Study of the Opinions of Distance Educators and Practitioners (22 pages). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED360475).

Jegede, O.J. (1993) Expert Opinions About Distance Education Research in Developing Countries (15 pages). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED360478).

Jegede, O.J. and Kirkwood, J. (1992) Students’ Anxiety in Learning Through Distance Education (16 pages). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED360476).

Book Chapters .. Contd

Jegede, O. J. (1999). ‘Science Education in Nonwestern Culture: Towards a Theory of Collateral Learning’ in Semali, Ladislaus M and Kincheloe, Joe L. (Eds.) What is Indigenous Knowledge? Voices from the Academy, 119-142.

Jegede, O. J. and Solomon, J (1999). ‘Promoting a Popular Science & Technology Culture’ in Sankaran Ramanathan (eds.) Popularising Science and Technolocy: Some Asian Case Studies. Asian Media Information and Communication Centre, 5-12.

Jegede, O. J. (1998) ‘The Knowledge base for Learning Science and Technology Education’ in Naidoo, O and Savage, M (Eds.) African Science and Technology Education into the new millennium, Durban; Juta and Co Ltd, 151-176.

Jegede, O. J. (1995) ‘Student Evaluation of Distance Teaching’ in Brew, A., Jackson, M., Lublin, J. and Prosser, M. (Eds). Judging the Quality of Teaching: Approaches to University-wide Student Feedback, Sydney: The Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Sydney, Chapter 10,105-119.

Journal Articles

JOURNAL ARTICLES 1996-2001

Taplin, M. & Jegede, O. (2001). Gender differences in factors influencing achievement of distance education students. Open Learning, 16 (2), 133-153.

Tenenbaum, G., Naidu, S., Jegede, O., & Austin, J. (2001). Constructivist pedagogy inconventional on-campus and distance learning practice: an exploratory investigation. Learning and instruction, 11(2), 87-111.

Jegede, O. J. (2000). Contextualising research methodologies in Open Distance Learning. Staff and Educational Development International, 4(1), 49-54.

Jegede, O., Taplin, M., & Chan, S.L. (2000). Trainee Teachers’ perceptions of their knowledge about expert teaching. Educational Research. 42(3), 287-308

Jegede, O.J. (1999). Distance Education – What distance? FID Review. Special issue on ‘Distance Education: Current Impact, Future Trends’ 1(2/3), 5-7

Jegede, O.J. (1999). Quantum mechanics, relativity, and the use of technology in open and distance learning, FID Review, Special issue on ‘Distance Education: Current Impact, Future Trends, 1(2/3), 53-61.

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Jegede, O. J., Taplin, M., & Chan, S. L. (1999). Trainee Teachers' Perception of Features of Expert Science and Mathematics Teacher Education" Proceedings of The International Conference on Teacher Education, Hong Kong Institute of Education.

Fan, R.Y.K., Taplin, M., Chan, M.S.C., Yum, J.C.K. & Jegede, O. (October 1999). ‘Effective Student Support Services – an Achievement-Oriented Approach’. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities, Beijing, 14th-17th October, 1999, organised by The Central Radio & TV University, Beijing, China, pp. 60-72.

Jegede, O., Fan, R.Y.K., Chan, M.S.C., Yum, J.C.K. & Taplin, M. (October 1999). ‘Locus of Control and Metacognition in Open and Distance Learning: A Comparative Study of Low and High Achievers’. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities, Beijing, 14th-17th October, 1999, organised by The Central Radio & TV University, Beijing, China, pp. 73-101.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Ng, Fowie, Kwok, Louisa & Tsui, Cecilia (1999) ‘A comparative study of the administrative styles, educational processes, and outcomes of selected Asian open universities’, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of AAOU, Beijing, 14-17 October 1999, 233-242.

Tsui, Cecilia, Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Ng, Fowie & Kwok, Louisa (1999) ‘Perception of management styles of open & distance learning institutions in Asia: a comparative study’, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of AAOU, Beijing, 14-17 October 1999, 190-202.

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