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Name: LEONARD MWANGANGI ISIKA
Title/Qualification: PhD KU 2025, BA, Philosophy, BED, arts, MED education.
Designation/Position: Lecturer
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Area of Specialization: Social Studies Education (History Education), Educational Leadership and Management
Research Interests: Transformative teaching and learning methods,Citizenship and value-based education, International/globalized education, Leadership and management

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • Lecturer: Kenyatta University, Department of Educational Communication and Technology (Current)

  • Chief Examiner:Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (Current)

  • Teachers Service Commission (2005–2022): Served at Wambiti Secondary, Ikutha Boys, Kalulini Boys, and Kilili Secondary Schools.

  • Lecturer: Marist International College (Catholic University of Eastern Africa) (2001–2005)

  • Tutor & Teaching Practice Director: St. Mary’s Teacher Training College (1995–1998)

PUBLICATIONS

  • Mwangangi, L., Ondigi, S., & Bwire, A. (2025). Teacher preparedness in implementing TPAD and implications on learning outcomes in History in Kwale County, Kenya. The Cradle of Knowledge, 12(4).
  • Mwangangi, L., Ondigi, S., & Bwire, A. (2025). Demographics of History teachers and implementation of TPAD in Kwale County, Kenya.
  • Mwangangi, L., & Bwire, A. (2024). Similarities in English/Swahili cultural characteristics: Towards multicultural global citizenship. 1ˢᵗ International ELT Conference Proceedings.
  • Mwangangi, L., Odingi, S., & Puotier, Z. (2024). Cross-curriculum teaching in CBC: Geography, History, Religious Education & Mathematics. Msingi Journal, 8(C1).
  • Mumo, R., Mwangangi, L., Warfa, A., Ondigi, S., & Bwire, A. (2024). Developing 21ˢᵗ-century teachers: Kenyatta University mentorship in Matungulu. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 8(4), 24–36.
  • Patrik, M., Matheus, M., Mwangangi, L., & Nzilani, S. (2023). Climate change anxiety in Kwale County youths. Journal of Climate Change and Resources Sustainability.
  • Warfa, A., Mwangangi, L., & Mumo, R. (2023). Curriculum supervision for academic excellence in Matungulu public schools. JOPEA, 7(3), 53–65.
  • Mumo, R., Mwangangi, L., & Warfa, A. (2022). Online assessment for 21ˢᵗ-century learners. JOPEA, 6(10), 17–27.
  • Mwangangi, L., & Kangombe, I. (2022). Learner safety and environmental protection in Nzaui schools. JOPEA, 6(7), 101–110.
  • Mwangangi, L. (2022). Reflections on Sessional Paper No. 10 of 1965 in Kenya. Yesterday & Today, 26(1). Link
  • Mwangangi, L., et al. (2019). Revitalizing social sciences in Nzaui schools. African Journal of Educational Research, 7(4).
  • Mwangangi, L., et al. (2018). Status of life skills teaching in Kibwezi. The Cradle of Knowledge, 6(3).

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • International staff training week Digitalization and EU-funding week (6th-10th May 2024-Turkey)

  • 1st International ELT, EFL, ELL organised by Kutahya Dumlupinar University Turkey 10th -11th May 2024

  • Leonard Mwangangi, Rosalia Mumo and Warfa Osman (Aug. 2023). The status of Teaching and Learning History in Matiliku Sub County Makueni. AHE Conference held at Kenyatta University.

  • Alex Nzioki and Leonard Mwangangi (Aug 2023). The Role of History Teachers in Identifying gaps in History text books. AHE Conference at Kenyatta University.

  • Waititu Michael and Leonard Mwangangi (Aug. 2023). History across the physics curriculum. AHE conference held at Kenyatta University.

  • Leonard Mwangangi (March 2023). Pedagogies of mitigating climate change by targeting secondary education: The case of Kilili secondary school in Kenya. 2023 ARAMID SPRING STUDENT CONFERENCE. Award certificate of best presenter.

  • Leonard mwangangi, Rosalia Mumo, Samson Odingi and Aldreid Bwire (2022 MAY) utilization of learning resources in teaching and learning social studies in Competency Based Curriculum. Paper presented at 9th Annual Educational Research and Evaluation International Conference Held at South Eastern Kenya University. Kitui.Kenya

  • Leonard Mwangangi, Samson Odingi, Kiio, M ,Hannah Maura and Mary Nasibi.(2021october) shaping a global citizen through teaching and learning of primary school social studies. Paper presented at 1ST international conference of the school of Education, Kenyatta university. Nairobi. Kenya.

  • Leonard mwangangi, Rosalia Mumo, Samson Odingi and Aldreid Bwire (2022 MAY) utilization of learning resources in teaching and learning social studies in Competency Based Curriculum. Paper presented at 9th Annual Educational Research and Evaluation International Conference Held at South Eastern Kenya University. Kitui, Kenya.

  • Rosalia Mumo and Leonard Mwangangi (2022 MAY) A Reflection on the role of the church in sustaining education in the 21st century period in Kenya. . Paper presented at 9th Annual Educational Research and Evaluation International Conference Held at South Eastern Kenya University. Kitui.Kenya.

  • Rosalia Mumo and Leonard Mwangangi (Oct 2021) Opportunities for Business diversification arising from Competency Based Curriculum.

  • Leonard Mwangangi and Rosalia Mumo (Oct 2021) Role of information literacy in improving business performance in the wake of covid 19 period.

  • Leonard Mwangangi and Rosalia Mumo (Nov 2020) Towards a blend of e learning and face to face in Kenyan Secondary Schools in the wake of Covid 19. Paper Presented at University of Nairobi 2nd open distance and e learning virtual conference.

  • Rosalia Mumo and Leonard Mwangangi (Nov 2020) Revolutionizing learning through online Assessment for the 21st learner. Paper Presented at University of Nairobi 2nd open distance and e learning virtual conference

  • Leonard Mwangangi and Ibrahim Kangombe (June 2019) Accounting for learners safety and environmental protection in public Secondary Schools based on safety standards manual (2008) in Nzaui Sub County Kenya. Paper presented at 1stTeachers Conference organised by TSC at Kabete Government school.

  • Rosalia Mumo and Leonard Mwangangi (June 2019) An evaluation of curriculum supervision as a means of attracting excellence in schools in Matungulu Sub County, Kenya. Paper presented at 1stTeachers Conference organised by TSC at Kabete Government school.

  • Rosalia .M and Leonard M.Ondingi,(Oct 2019) Opportunities and challenges of developing 21st century teacher case of Kenyatta University mentorship programme in Matungulu Sub County, Kenya. Paper presented at biennial research and innovation conference at Kenyatta University

  • Mwangangi Leonard , Prof Ayot H, Dr Kiio M (July 2017) Opportunities for teaching and learning improvement occasioned by (TPAD),Teacher performance Appraisal and Development Tool; a case study of Secondary schools in Kibwezi Sub County, Kenya. Paper presented at 5thinternational Conference on education at Kenyatta university.

  • Mwangangi Leonard, Prof Ayot H, Dr Kiio M (July 2015)1. Effective teaching and learning of Secondary School history and Government in Makueni County, 2.Mentoring Secondary School teachers for effective teaching and learning, 3.Examination irregularities at KCSE meeting the challenge.4.Moving from pillage of resources in secondary schools by principals to transformative leadership by choice in Makueni county. Papers presented at 4 the international Conference on education at Kenyatta University.

  • Mwangangi Leonard, Prof Ayot H, Dr Kiio M (July 2013) Case of Kenya National Examinations council e capture of marks as a remedy to missing marks at Kenyatta University and The effects of public secondary fees guidelines on availability of learning resources in public secondary schools. Papers presented at 3 the international Conference on education at Kenyatta University.

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

  • Cyber security workshop organized by ICT authority 2023.

  • University Policy and staff wellness held at Kenyatta University April 2023.

  • Wellness training held in Kenyatta University March 2023.

  • Post graduate workshop held at Kenyatta University March 2022.

  • Workshop on writing research for publication held at Kenyatta University organized by Syracuse University (July 2017).

  • Workshop on education course management by south eastern Kenya University held at the Retechnish Hotel Machakos Dec (2017).

  • Workshop on information literacy and ethics held at Kenyatta University July 2015

  • KNEC workshop for chief examiners held at Machakos Academy (2012).

  • R.E in-service training for secondary school teachers by Kenya Episcopal conference held in (Feb 2012) at Silverberg Retreat centre Nairobi (2012). 6) Capacity Building for History and Government teachers by Jicho four publishers at Alliance boys (July 2011)

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER ENGAGEMENTS

  • Support member of Mother Mercy children home Limuru and Divine mercy children home Chumvi.

  • Volunteer mediator in my home community at Kiunduani.

AFFILIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

  • Member of Society for Educational Research and Evaluation Kenya.

  • Catholic Men Association – Nairobi Archdiocese

  • Mediation Association of Kenya

Details

Chairperson Department of Educational Communication and Technology