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CURRICULUM VITAE
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PERSONAL BACKGROUND
NAME
:
John SENTONGO
DATE OF BIRTH
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29th September, 1966
PLACE OF BIRTH
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Kalisizo- Rakai district
NATIONALITY
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Ugandan
MARITAL STATUS
:
Married
PERMANENT ADDRESS
:
P.O. Box 14115, Mengo
CURRENT POSTAL ADDRESS:
Makerere University, School of Education,
Department of Science, Technical and Vocational
Education, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
Telephone:
+256 712 989757, +256 773 963 221, +256 704 513 115
Email:
[email protected],
[email protected]
Areas of expertise:
Teacher training, Curriculum development, Educational
research.
2. EDUCATION
August – Sept. 2012: Advanced Certificate in Humana Resource Development, National Institute of
Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, India.
2000 – 2004: Ph.D in Science Education at University of the North, South Africa, Title of the
thesis: Concepts in School Chemistry: An investigation of children’s prior knowledge
and its development.
1995 –1998: M.Sc, Chemistry, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Title of the thesis:
Assessment of pollution into Lake Victoria, Uganda by Industrial and Municipal
Activities.
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1989 –1993: Bachelor of Education (Science - Hons Second Class Upper Division). Subjects: Chemistry, Physics
and Education, University of Dar-Es-Salaam,
1982 –1989: Secondary Education: Lubiri Secondary School
1974 – 1981: Primary Education: Matale Mixed Primary School.
3. OTHER TRAINING
2006, March: A course on ‘Education for Sustainable Development Innovations’- Mainstreaming
Environment and sustainability in African Universities organised by UNEP,
Nairobi, Kenya
2005, August: Attended a Summer Institute on ‘Science Education for New Civic Engagements and
Responsibilities’ organised by the National Centre for Science and Civic engagement,
Santa Clara University, San Jose, California, USA.
2003 - July: Attended at a research school for Doctoral and Post Doctoral science and Mathematics
education students (from south Africa and USA) organised by South Africa National
Research Foundation in collaboration with The National Science Foundation, USA.
2000- August: Attended a research methodology course for post graduate science and Mathematics
education students organised by the Department of education, Rhodes University,
South Africa
1999 Nov– Dec. Attended an International course on Education for Science and Technology
organised by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Government of Israel, Jerusalem.
1998, Jan.- Feb. Attended a Yeast Biotechnology course organised by the Dept of microbiology and
Biochemistry, University of Orange Free State, South Africa.
4. APPOINTMENTS
2012-2014 External Examiner, Gulu University
2007 – 2013: External Examiner, Islamic University in Uganda.
2009 - 2011
External Examiner, Ndejje University, Uganda.
2009 - 2011
External Examiner, Kenyatta University, Kenya.
2008- 2011
External Examiner, Busitema University
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External Examiner, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
1999 to date: Lecturer and Head of Chemistry Education Unit in the Department of Science and
Technical Education (DOSATE), School of Education, Makerere University.
1998 – 1999: Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Science and Technical Education, School of
Education, Makerere University.
1993 – 1997: Teaching Assistant in the Department of Science and Technical Education, School of
Education, Makerere University.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
 Acting Head of the Department of Science, Technical and Vocational Education (DSTVE)
 Member of the coordination team for the project “ School Level Management in Uganda’
based in School of education, Makerere University aimed at strengthening secondary school
head teacher training programmes in Uganda” funded by Flora foundation of USA – 2007 to
date
 Facilitator on the Doctoral Research Methodology Course, 2005 – 2013.
 Member of the coordination team for the project “Repositioning of School of Education,
Makerere University” funded by [email protected] .
 Co-ordinator, Research and Higher Degrees Programme in the Department of Science,
Technical and Vocational Education (DSTVE).
 Co-ordinator of community out reach programme for the department of Science and
Technical Education – 2004 to date
 School practice zone leader/coordinator 2005 to date.
 Member of the team of three charged with the responsibility of integrating HIV/AIDS in
teacher education curricula of School of Education, Makerere University – 2006 -2007
 DOSATE-NUFU project co-ordinator – 1998 – 1999.
6. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2010 Feb. –
August:
Researcher and group leader on the research project ‘Teacher Preparation and
Continuing Professional Development in Africa: How Do Teachers Learn to Teach
Reading and Mathematics and How Does Their Learning Influence Their
Practice. Funded by William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
2007- 2008: Conducted a study on the application of scientific concepts acquired through non –
formal education
2006:
Conducted a study on the attitudes and experiences of first year pre- and in-service
Makerere University chemistry students
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2005 - 2007: Researcher on the project ‘School Level Management in Uganda’ based in School of
education, Makerere University aimed at strengthening Secondary School Head teacher
training programmes in Uganda
2004 - 2006: Researcher on the project ‘Enhancing Girls’ Performance in Science, Mathematics,
Technology and vocational Education (SMTEV) in Uganda. Department of Science
and Technical education, Makerere University Outreach Programme
2001 – 2002: Member of the Research Team for the feasibility study of the Project ‘Management of
Chemicals in Local Communities in Uganda’.
2001–2003 : Conducted a study (Ph.D.) in Masaka district to investigate how children’s prior
knowledge can be developed through teaching.
1996- 1997: Researcher and group leader on a National project titled “Female Education in
Mathematics and Science in Africa” (FEMSA), focusing on primary and secondary
schools. The projected was executed by the Department of Science and Technical
Education, Makerere University in collaboration with FAWE.
1995 – 1996: Researcher on a research project aimed at establishing science teachers’
competencies, students’ priorities and interests in science at secondary school lever in
Uganda.
1994 –1996: Researcher with senior scientist, Prof. B. Kiremire on the project "Management of
Chemicals in Uganda". Water and wastewater analysis as the area of specialization.
1994: Researcher on project to investigate factors which lead to poor teaching of Chemistry in
secondary schools in Uganda.
7. MEMBERSHIP
 I am a member of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and
Technology Education (SAARMSTE)
8. CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCES
2013, October, 2014 – February, 2014: Development of Trainer of Trainers Curriculum for Ministry
of Land, Housing and Urban Development Officials funded by USAID through Supporting
Access to Justice, Fostering Equity and Peace Program (SAFE)
2012, May–June, 2012: Assessment of Teachers’ Teaching Competences in Naalya Schools. Role
Education Consultant.
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2008, Feb. – April: Conducted a consultation study into the development of a Bachelor of Science
Degree Curriculum in Palliative Care for Hospice Africa Uganda. Role: Education
Consultant
2008, April – July: Developed the Bachelor of Science with Education Chemistry curriculum for
Busitema University. Role: Team Leader for the Chemistry group.
2006/07 Assessment of the Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Education Sector in Uganda under the
Ministry of Education and Sports. Role-Education consultant, The International
Development Consultants (IDC).
2005 - Oct. Developed Teacher Education Chemistry Curriculum for Open and Distance Learning
for Africa Virtual University. Role: Consultant.
2005, August – October: Evaluation of the POLICY Project, Population Secretariat, Ministry of
Finance, Planning and Economic development – Role: Consultant
2005, March – April: Evaluated the CurriculumNet Project of the Uganda National Curriculum
Development Centre and IDRC – Canada, aimed at integrating ICT in teaching and learning
– Role: consultant.
2000, June – July: Worked for Lake Victoria Environment Management Programme (LVEMP)Wetland component on the analysis of Heavy metals in Kinawataka wetland, Kampala
district.
1996, April – May: Worked for National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on the
analysis of the effluent from Nakasero soap factory.
9. COMMUNITY WORK
 Chairman, Reaching Unto Needy Girls (RUNG), a community Based Organisation operating in
Mubende District, Kalwana Sub County.
10. LANGUAGES:
 Fluent in English and Luganda Mother tongue:
 Can speak Runyakitara and Swahilli which are dialects in Uganda.
11. POSTGRADUATE STUDETS SUPERVISED
I.
Biryetega Annet (2009) Performance Management in Aids Service Organisations: A case
Study of Integrated Community Approach for Women and Children Empowerment.(M.Sc)
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II.
Kyakulaga Robert (2012) The role of Computer Simulations in Learning Chemistry
Concepts. A Case Study of Bishops Senior School, Mukono. (M.ED, Science Education)
III.
Bukirwa Rebecca (2012): The Influence of Teachers’ Experience and Teaching Practices on
Students’ Performance in Chemistry at O Level : A Case Study of Wakiso District. (M.ED,
Science Education)
IV.
Musindi Godfrey (2012 An Investigation into the Use of Information Communication
Technology in Teaching of Chemistry in Masindi and Hoima Districts. (M.ED, Science
Education)
V.
Kasirye Richard (2014) Instructional Resources and Students’ Acquisition of Practical Skills
in Physics in Private Secondary Schools in Luwero District. MED, Science)
VI.
Kisaakye Victoria ( Submitted for examination) Curriculum Recontextualisation in HIV
Counsellors’ Training and Proficiency in Central Uganda (PhD).
12. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Sentongo J., Kyakulaga R. & Kibirige I. (2013) The Effect of Using Simulations in Teaching
Chemical Bonding, International Journal of Education Science, 5(4): 433 – 441.
Sentongo, J. , Ntale, M. & Kyeyune, R. (2010) Uganda. In B. Risch (Ed) Teaching Chemistry
Around the World, Waxmann Verlag GmbH.
12. REFEREES
1.
Dr. Jane Mulemwa
Deputy Chairperson
Education Service Commission
P.O. Box 7196
Kampala Uganda
Tel. +256 414 342 430, +256 712 542 542 (Cell)
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Dr. Henry Busulwa
Head, Department of Science, Technical and Vocational Education (DSTVE)
College of Education and External Studies
Makerere University
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P.O. Box 7061
Kampala
Cell phone +256 712 695726/+256 701 695 726
Email: hbusulwa@ yahoo.co.uk/ [email protected]
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Dr. Daniel Babikwa
Environmental Education Coordinator
National Environment Management Authority
P.O. Box 22255
Cell Phone +256 772 667066
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