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Position: Lecturer 
Department: Educational communication and Technology
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844 - 00100 Nairobi
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Area of Specialization: Science Education

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PUBLICATIONS

Referred Journals

  • Orado G. N. & Muindi, D. (under review) Pre-service teachers’ learning about effective and ineffective chemistry teacher practices through autobiographies. Journal of Research, Policy and Practice of Teachers and Teacher Education 

  • Orado, G. N. (2022). Modelling how to elicit learners’ ideas. Practitioner Journal of Mathematics and Science Teachers, 1(1), 13-16 available at https://ojs.cemastea.ac.ke/index.php/PJMST/article/view/14/11
  • Muindi D. & Orado, G. N. (2022). Dynamics of learning in the 21st Century and implications for education: Meeting the education and lifestyle needs of millennials. Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 6(11), 170 – 186.

Books and Books Chapters

  • Shihundu D. A. & Orado, G. N. (2025). A handbook on planning for teaching, lesson implementation and assessment for learning in the Competency-based Education. Tagline Printers.
  • Orado, G. N., Mwangi, F. G., Wambasi, A. W., Mbacho, N. W. & Shihundu, D. A. (2025). A guide to conducting, reporting and disseminating research in social science. VineWiz Graphics.
  • Orado, G., Mugendi, D., Wafula, R. N., Chebet, M. & Gachunga, E. (2025). Oxford Chemistry today – Learner’s Book for Grade 10. Oxford University Press.
  • Orado, G., Mugendi, D., Wafula, R. N., Chebet, M. & Gachunga, E. (2025). Oxford Chemistry today – Teachers’ Guide for Grade 10. Oxford University Press.
  • Orado, G. N., Njoroge, J. M. & Akatsa L. (2023). Professional development of mathematics and science teachers in Kenya: Program implementation and sustainability. In G. Boadu, G. Odhiambo & P. Marandi (eds). Practices and Perspectives of Teaching and Teacher Education in Africa, pp 169-193). IGI Glogal
  • Book Chapter in CEMASTEA (2018). Lesson Study: A practical guide for implementation. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
  • Muturi, J., Orado, G. & Njiru, E. (2009) General science students’ book 4. Longhorn Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Muturi, J., Orado, G. & Njiru, E. (2009). General science: Teachers’ guide for Form Four. Longhorn Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Book Chapter in CEMASTEA (2018). Lesson Study: A practical guide for implementation. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya

 Conferences Attended

  • Orado, G. N. (2023). Learning about effective and ineffective teaching practices of chemistry teachers through autobiographies. A paper presented during the 9th International Annual School of Education and Lifelong Learning Conference, Kenyatta University.
  • Thuo K. & Orado, G. N. (2020).  ICT tools and online platforms: Teachers’ knowledge and use in supporting learning during COVID-19 in Kenya. A paper presented during the 1st Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education International Conference held as a virtual conference organised by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega Kenya.
  • Orado, G. N. (2018). In school but not learning for almost a quarter of the time. A paper presented during the 1st International Conference on Decolonising Education, University of Embu, Embu.
  • Orado, G. N., Thuo, K. J. & Odhiambo, J. A (2017). Teacher professional development as a tool for improving pedagogy and creating communities of practice among teachers: The case of SMASE program of Kenya. A paper presented during the 24th International Conference on Learning Hawaii, USA on 19th -21st July 2017.
  • Orado, G. N. (September 2015). "One Phenomenon, different talk: The case of lightning". A paper presented during the National Conference on Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, in CEMASTEA, Nairobi Kenya on 15th – 16th September 2015.
  • Orado, G. N., & Rozelle, J. J. (April 2013). “Pre-service teachers’ views about teaching and learning science by ELLs: A case study”. A paper presented during the 2013 NARST conference held in Puerto Rico on 6th – 9th April 2013.
  • Orado, G. N., LaTray, C. K., & Rozelle, J. J. (July 2011). “Considering students’ conceptions in science: Adapting constructivist science teaching and learning strategies in teacher education for a developing country” A paper presented during the 2nd international conference on education held in Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya on 20th – 22nd July 2011
  • Waititu, M. M., & Orado, G. N. (January/February 2009). “Teacher management and instruction of mathematics and science: Lessons from Strengthening of Mathematics and Science in Secondary Education (SMASSE) experience in capacity development”. A paper presented during World Bank’s Secondary Education in Africa (SEIA) Technical Workshop on Science and Mathematics held in Tunis, Tunisia on 29th Jan to 6th Feb 2009.
  • Orado, G. N., & Odindo, F. O. (May 2008). “Analysis of learning and assessment objectives with regard to levels in the cognitive domain for mathematics and science in secondary education in Kenya”, A paper presented during the Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern African (SMASE-WECSA) countries’ Association regional conference held in Nairobi-Kenya on 28th May 2008.Workshops Attended
  • Orado, G. N. (2026). Teaching strategies used in mathematics and their influence on performance in probability and statistics in Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research, 18 (3), 36683-36687. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.50132.03.2026
  • Momanyi, B. M., Orado, G. N. & Wambasi, A. W. (2025). Availability and accessibility of computers and ICT resources in teaching and learning chemistry in Secondary Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9(11), 4031-4038. https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100312
  • Wambui, S. W; Nyamu, F. K & Orado, G. N. (2025). The relationship between instructional strategies and pupils’ performance of Geometry in Public Primary Schools in Njiru Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 9(10), 294 – 307.
  • George, J., Miheso- O’Connor, M. & Orado G. N. (2023). Use of Desmos Graphing Calculator in teaching Geometry and its effect on secondary school learners’ conceptual understanding, Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovations in Social Science, 7(5), 1124 -1138.
  • Rogers, H. B., Orado, G. N. & Nasibi, M. (2023). Computer 3D animation use and its effect on secondary school students’ conceptual understanding of Mammalian Circulatory System in Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovations in Social Science, 7(7), 986 – 993.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Policy Briefs

  • Orado, G. N., Njoroge, J. M & Rugano, P. N. (April 2020). Supporting teachers to continue improving their practice: What needs to be done. Submitted to the Training Department at CEMASTEA for consideration in TPD content development
  • Orado, G. N. & Njoroge, J. M. (July, 2021). Multi-sectoral approach for continuity of learning (CoL) through remote learning: An intervention to prolonged school closures. Submitted to the Ministry of Education and the Teachers’ Service Commission for consideration in policy formulation

Books Chapters (Under review)

  • Orado, G. N. The “talk” around scientific phenomena in- and out-of-the-classroom contexts: Tapping into the-not-easy-to-notice student diversity. In G. Boadu, G. Odhiambo & P. Marandi (eds). Handbook of Research on Teaching and Teacher Education in Africa. IGI Global
  • Orado, G. N., Njoroge, J. M. & Akatsa J. L. Professional development of mathematics and science teachers in Kenya: Implementation and sustainability. In G. Boadu, G. Odhiambo & P. Marandi (eds). Handbook of Research on Teaching and Teacher Education in Africa. IGI Global

RESEARCH

  • PI – SMASE-guided classroom practices for improved learning outcomes: Lessons from mathematics and science teachers (2015)
  • PI – Selection of Science Subjects at Secondary School Level: The case of Nakuru County of Kenya (2016)
  • CoPI – Quantity and quality of teacher-student interactions in selected primary and secondary schools (2017)
  • CoPI – Teaching and learning during COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya: Insights from selected secondary school mathematics and science teachers (2021)
  • PI - Learning about Effective and Ineffective Teaching Practices of Chemistry Teachers Through Autobiographies: The Case of Pre-Service Teachers in Chemistry Methods, Kenyatta University (Ongoing)

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  • Orado, G. N., & Odindo, F. O. (May 2008). “Analysis of learning and assessment objectives with regard to levels in the cognitive domain for mathematics and science in secondary education in Kenya”, A paper presented during the Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern African (SMASE-WECSA) countries’ Association regional conference held in Nairobi-Kenya on 28th May 2008.
  • Orado, G. N., LaTray, C. K., & Rozelle, J. J. (July 2011). “Considering students’ conceptions in science: Adapting constructivist science teaching and learning strategies in teacher education for a developing country” A paper presented during the 2nd international conference on education held in Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya on 20th – 22nd July 2011
  • Orado, G. N., & Rozelle, J. J. (April 2013). “Pre-service teachers’ views about teaching and learning science by ELLs: A case study”. A paper presented during the 2013 NARST conference held in Puerto Rico on 6th – 9th April 2013.
  • Orado, G.N. (September 2015). "One Phenomenon, different talk: The case of lightning". A paper presented during the National Conference on Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, in CEMASTEA, Nairobi Kenya on 15th – 16th September 2015.
  • Orado, G. N., Thuo, K. J. & Odhiambo, J. A (2017). Teacher professional development as a tool for improving pedagogy and creating communities of practice among teachers: The case of SMASE program of Kenya. A paper presented during the 24th International Conference on Learning Hawaii, USA on 19th -21st July 2017.
  • Orado, G. N. (June 2018). In school but not learning for almost a quarter of the time. A paper presented during the 1st International Conference on Decolonising Education, University of Embu, Embu.
  • Thuo K. & Orado, G. N (2020).  ICT Tools and Online Platforms: Teachers’ Knowledge and Use in Supporting Learning during COVID-19 in Kenya. A paper presented during the 1st Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education International Conference held as a virtual conference organised by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya.
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Chairperson Department of Educational Communication and Technology