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Name: Dr. James Ndege Oluoch
Contact Address: Kenyatta University, Department of Educational Psychology, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi
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Area of Specialization: Educational Measurement and Assessment.
Area of Interest: Developmental psychology,psychological assessment,Human Behavioural
science researches.
Career Objective: To be an outstanding, result oriented educator with research,Organizational and problem-solving skills able to positively impact on present and future generations through teaching and research.

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PUBLICATIONS

  • Muthoni, C.N., & Oluoch, J.N. (2026). Correlation between social support and career decision making among TVET students in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research. 09(3)
  • Bahati, J. W., Oluoch, J. N., & Mutisya, E. N. (2026). Social emotional competence as a predictor of academic achievement among form three students in Kericho County, Kenya. Interdisciplinary Education and Psychology, 5(1), 2
  • Chepkemoi, M., Oluoch, N. J &Mutua, J.N. (2025). Academic Buoyancy as a Predictor of English Language Performance among Form Three Students in Uasin
    Gishu County, Kenya. Interdisciplinary Education and Psychology, 5(1):1
  • Makovu, C.K., Oluoch, N.J., & Kigen, E. (2025).Relationship between task value and academic achievement in Biology among form three students in Kitui County, Kenya.  International Journal of innovative Research and advanced Studies. 12(6).766-777
  • Kamau, E.W., Oluoch J.N, Ireri A.C & Mwaura, P. (2025). Measuring Teacher Autonomy Support: Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Autonomy Support Subscale of the Teacher as a Social Context Questionnaire. Research gate. DOI:31124/advance.174773385.54422479/v1
  • Nasioki, G., K., Mutua, J., N., & Oluoch, J., N. (2025). The Relationship between Academic Resilience and Mathematics Performance among Form Two Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences.2025, 15(2), 27-35. DOI:10.5923/j.ijpbs.20251502.01.
  • Miriti,T., ,J.N., Mwangi C.N. (2024).Social-Emotional Competencies as Predictor of English Language Performance among Form Three Students in Kiambu County, Kenya. Journal of Popular Education in Africa. 8(9), 286 – 297.
  • ,D.O & Oluoch. J.N. (2024). Learning Styles as Predictors of Students’ Chemistry Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Vol. 12(3), 34-4),
  • Gichomo, D., Oluoch, N. J., & Ngunu, S. (2024). Academic engagement and grit as correlates of academic burnout among form three students in Nyandarua County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research. 7(05),
  • Ndonye, L. M; Mutua, J. N & Oluoch, J.N. (2024). Psychological Capital As A Predictor of Academic Achievement Among Form Three Students In Mombasa County, Kenya. Journal of Popular Education in Africa. 8(5), 57 – 73.
  • Nyasimi, E., Oluoch N.J. &Ireri A. M.(2024).Grit as a Predictor of Chemistry Achievement among Secondary School Students in Kenya.International Journal of Social Science and Humananity Research.7(05)
  • Oluoch, J.N., & Kibe, H. M.(2023).Relationship between Altruism and Academic Achievement of Students in Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 11 (2), 195-207
  • Oluoch, J.N., & Kibe, H., M.(2023).Relationship between Social Withdrawal and Academic Achievement of Students in Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, (11 (2), 208-224
  • Oluoch, J.N., Aloka, J.P. & Odongo, B.C. (2018). Extrinsic Motivation Beliefs as Predictor of Students’ Achievement in Chemistry in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Psychology, 8 (2), 23-29.
  • Oluoch, J.N., Aloka, J.P. & Odongo, B.C. (2018). Test Anxiety Beliefs as Predictor of Students’ Achievement in Chemistry in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, 8 (4), 70-76.
  • Oluoch, J. N. (2014). Self-efficacy and attitude as determinants of chemistry academic achievement. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN-978-36595425

 

 BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Oluoch, J. N. (2023). Cultural Adjustment Challenges Among First-Year Students in Universities. In P. Aloka & K. Mukuna (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Coping Mechanisms for First-Year Students Transitioning to Higher Education (pp. 211-229). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6961-3.ch013

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

Conference Attended

  • 26th Biennial meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD 2026) in Songdo, Republic of South of Korea, June 21-25, 2026 6th National Early Childhood Development Stakeholders Conference held on 14th-18th July 2025. Hybrid
  • 10thInternational Annual Conference on Education and Life-Long Learning, held on 3rd t-4th  October, 2024. Hybrid
  • 9th International Annual Conference on Education and Life-Long Learning, held on 3rd-4th October, 2023, hybrid
  • 2nd  International Conference on Promoting Creativity, Innovation and Productivity for Sustainable Development, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Grand  Swiss hotel Kisumu- Kenya.26th February-1st March 2019.

Seminars Attended

  • 14th May 2025 - Sensitization Workshop on Competency Based Education (CBE). (held at KUCC).
  • 26thJuly 2024 – Workshop on Neuropsychology (Brain) at Kenyatta University, School of Health Sciences.
  • 29thFebruary 2024 – 1st March Workshop on Integrating Competency Based Education (CBE) into University programs held at BSSC (Kenyatta University) (Facilitator on - Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) in University Education)
  • April 2021:Online training on Neuroscience of learning-Institute of connecting neuroscience with teaching and Learning
  • September 2020: Content uploading training (Digital School - Kenyatta University)
  • August 2020: Online facilitation training (School of Education –Kenyatta University)
  • April 2020: Module development training (Blended learning – Digital School – Kenyatta University)

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES (AT KU)

  • September 2024: Appointed as School of education and lifelong learning examination coordinator
  • August 2024: Appointed as Editorial committee member for the 10th international conference
  • December 2023: Appointed as departmental examination coordinator
  • May 2023: Appointed to serve as TP coordinator , Kericho Zone
  • February- April 2022: Committee member on development of University policy document on examination results moderation(Appointment by DVC Academic Kenyatta University )
  • September 2021(On going): Committee member on development of TP supervision tool for CBC teacher trainees  in Kenyatta University  (Appointment by VC Kenyatta University)
  • August 2020(On going):Departmental committee member on CBC  curriculum review
  • August 2020 (On going): Loading content online on the Learning Management System (LMS) - (Kenyatta University - On going).

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • March 2026- One week Training of trainers on NYOTA (Socioemotional skills development) Lot3 as soft skills expert in Kwale County. World bank Project

  • September 2025- Conducted peer review for Kenya National Bureau of statistics (KNBS) on 2024 school Census basic Report

  • July 2025. Trained teachers in Mwiki Junior school on mental health and learning  March 2025- Held career and study skills talk at Moi girls Siongiroi, Bomet County, Kenya

  • November 2025- Appointed as BOM member – Kotienditi Secondary school (Homa Bay County)

  • November 2025- Guest speaker at Kericho International Montessori school education day with the theme ‘enhancing education in the CBE era’

  • March 2024- Held career and study skills talk at Kong’otik Girls , Bomet County, Kenya

  • July 2021- Appointed as BOM chairman – Misambi Vocational Training Centre (Nyamira County).

  • 12th-23rd August, 2019- Pre-Service training to Hope for Future affiliated Primary school teachers in Korogocho area.

  • July 2010- Conducted a survey for AYT (Africa Youth Trust) on employability of youths in youth centers in Nyamira North.

CONSULTANCIES

  • Consultant at PANDA EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
  • Consultant at Psychological and Academic Research Consultancy Services(PARC)
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Chairperson

Dr. Doyne Kageni Mugambi
Chairperson, Department of Psychology