Oluwayomi Sefiu Ayanfe Oladunjoye
I’m a Distinguished Scholar, Educator, and Consulting Partner
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Education in English Ogun State University
About Me
A brief overview of my background and expertise.
Oluwayomi Sefiu Ayanfe Oladunjoye, a distinguished scholar, educator, and consulting partner at TransformELT, United Kingdom, possesses a rich academic background and extensive experience in communication skills and curriculum and Instruction. Holding a Norwich Institute of Language Education Scholarship (2008), Oladunjoye has made significant contributions to the field of Language Education as a full Professor at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria.
Education
My Academic Journey and Qualifications
1988
1991
Master of Arts
Master of Arts in Language Education University of Ibadan
2005
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy in Language Education University of Ibadan
2008
TEFL Certificate
Norwich Institute of Language Education - Norwich, UK
2016
Creative Writing (Story Structure)
Creative Writing Now.Com, Spain
2016
Creative Writing (Irresistible Fiction)
Creative Writing Now.Com, Spain
Achievements
My Academic Journey and Qualifications
Academic and Research Contributions
Published three funded autobiographical works, promoted Guided by His Hands, and proposed transformative TESOL projects with TransformELT to address education and employment gaps in Nigeria.
Consultancy and Leadership in Education
Revitalized private schools, led a TESOL project with excellent WAEC results, and consulted for Macmillan Publishers and NERDC on curriculum and education development.
Recognition and Awards
Received the NILE Scholarship, authored the best-selling Systematic English for Schools and Colleges, and earned recognition for impactful literacy and education initiatives in Nigeria.
Experience
My professional journey and roles held across various organizations.
Administrative Experience
Professorial Roles
Appointed Full Professor of Language Education at Olabisi Onabanjo University (2019), Adjunct Professor at Babcock University (2013), and Associate Professor (2013). Delivered the 107th Inaugural Lecture in 2023.
Leadership Positions
Held several executive roles, including Head of Part-Time Studies, Director of Continuing Education, Dean of Students' Affairs, and Head of Arts and Social Sciences Education Department.
University Governance
Member of the University Management Team and the Appointment and Promotion Committee (A&PC), shaping policies and academic development.
Academic Experience
Teaching and Mentorship
Over 20 years of teaching experience, including adjunct roles at multiple universities, mentoring young academics, and leading curriculum development.
Consultancy
Contributed to the establishment of Mass Communication and Human Communication departments at Caleb and Bowen Universities, respectively, and served as an external examiner and accreditation committee chair.
E-Learning and Distance Learning
Pioneered the Distance Learning programme at Olabisi Onabanjo University and currently involved in international e-learning platforms, teaching students worldwide for exams like TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, and more.
Research Interest
Areas of research and academic interest.
With over fifteen years of research in ESL teaching, my work has focused on developing effective pedagogies in response to the evolving role of technology and media in language learning. This includes past and ongoing investigations into various innovative approaches in the field.
- Language Teacher Education and Development
- Communication, Multilingualism and Multiculturalism
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
- Language Policy and Planning
- Discourse Analysis and Language Teaching
- Language and Identity
- Language Learning Strategies
- Intercultural Communication and Pragmatics
- Language Education for Specific Purposes (LESP)
- Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)
- Social media and language teaching
- Variables in blogging and content development
Publications
My Academic Journey and Qualifications
Thesis / Dissertation
| S/N | Title / Authors / Venue | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Influence of Mother Tongue on the Speaking Skills of English Language (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 1991) — Unpublished M.Ed. Dissertation, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. | 1991 | — |
| 2 | Effects of Two Collaborative Learning Strategies on Students’ Performance in and Attitude to Verbal Communication in the English Language in Ogun State, Nigeria (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2005) — Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. | 2005 | — |
Journals
| S/N | Title / Authors / Venue | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The relationship between verbal ability and achievement in English language: A case study of Senior Secondary II (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2003) — African Journal of Education Research, 9(1&2), 97–102. | 2003 | — |
| 2 | Learning strategy, gender, and achievement in verbal communication in the English language (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2003) — Ibadan Journal of Educational Research, 3(1&2), 11–15. | 2003 | — |
| 3 | Rebuilding the Nigerian nation: A language educator’s perspective (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2005) — Studies in Curriculum, 4, 125–140. | 2005 | — |
| 4 | Managing the English language class for effective output: The collaborative approach (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2006) — Educational Management International, 1(1), 50–55. | 2006 | — |
| 5 | Stakeholders' assessment of comprehension programmes in the Nigerian JS English textbooks (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2008) — Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies, 15(1), 68–76. | 2008 | — |
| 6 | Some Nigerian BBE/BSA part-time students' assessment of their English language programme (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2008) — Journal of Sociology and Education in Africa, 7(2), 203–214. | 2008 | — |
| 7 | Effect of home video on the reading habit of literate Nigerian housewives (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2009) — African Research Review: A Multidisciplinary Journal of Pedagogical Science, 3, 95–101. | 2009 | — |
| 8 | Promoting EFL learning through group dynamics (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2009) — African Research Review: A Multidisciplinary Journal of Pedagogical Science, 3(4), 407–412. | 2009 | View |
| 9 | Psycho-social variables for language learning in the Upper Basic: A case assessment of Southern Kaduna, Nigeria (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2009) — International Journal of Emotional Psychology and Sports Ethics, 11, 329–341. | 2009 | — |
| 10 | EAP in Nigerian language education curriculum: Trainers and trainees’ perspectives (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2011) — Ghana Journal of Education and Teaching, 12, 42–48. | 2011 | — |
| 11 | English for examination purposes (EEP) (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2012) — AFREV IJAH: An International Journal of Arts and Humanities, 3(1), 116–132. | 2012 | — |
| 12 | Reading culture and internet browsing: A shift of paradigm among Nigerian students (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2012) — AFREV LALIGENS: An International Journal of Languages, Literature, and Gender Studies, 3(1), 36–47. | 2012 | — |
| 13 | Gender experiences, teacher qualification, and students' outcomes in English language among senior secondary school students in Ibadan (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2013) — International Journal of English Language and Linguistics Research, 1(3), 53–58. | 2013 | — |
| 14 | Investigating the literary components of print media: A case of Punch and Guardian newspapers (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2014) — Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(10), 84–89. | 2014 | — |
| 15 | Literacy skills for college teachers: Taking a cue from the new Nigerian curriculum (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2014) — Literacy and Reading in Nigeria, 15(2), 332–336. | 2014 | — |
| 16 | Group work and substitution of words in Senior School Certificate English comprehension examination (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2014) — Studies in English Language Teaching, 2(4), 412–419. | 2014 | View |
| 17 | Literacy teaching: How much grammar is required in writing as an expressive skill? (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2014) — Studies in English Language Teaching, 2(4), 420–425. | 2014 | View |
| 18 | Pushing the millennium goals of universal primary education through the medium of language: A Nigerian case (Oladunjoye, S.A.O. & Banjo, O., 2015) — Journal of Studies in Educational Planning and Administration, 5(1), 216–222. | 2015 | — |
| 19 | Students' cognition and comprehension content of selected passages in Senior Secondary School English readers (Oladunjoye, S.A.O. & Kolawole, C.O.O., 2015) — African Journal of Educational Research, 19(1&2), 125–132. | 2015 | — |
| 20 | Sex difference in the reading habit of senior secondary school students (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2016) — Journal of Applied Education and Vocational Research, 13(2), 186–191. | 2016 | — |
| 21 | Developing the English teacher's expertise to handle the new Nigerian national curriculum (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2016) — Babcock University Journal of Education, 2(2), 78–95. | 2016 | — |
| 22 | Writing without plagiarism: Developing the skills to write better (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2017) — Eko Journal of Educational Research, 5(1), 1–5. | 2017 | — |
| 23 | Literacy intervention in secondary education: Experimenting with community participation in upgrading Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2019) — Lagos Education Review, 4, 125–140. | 2019 | — |
| 24 | Facebook's social speak and its influence on users' English language writing fluency (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2020) — Lagos Education Review, 4, 240–251. | 2020 | — |
| 25 | Teaching vocabulary using Nigerian film and video: A catalyst for developing Senior Secondary School students' registers (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2020) — Journal of International Association of Language Educators, 1, 147–152. | 2020 | — |
| 26 | Students' engagement, motivation, and English PR language achievement of secondary school students in Ogun State (Oladunjoye, S.A.O. & Idowu, S.O., 2022) — Journal of International Association of Language Educators, 3, 114–122. | 2022 | — |
| 27 | Perceived role of female parents' psycho-demographic variables on children’s communicative competence (Kolawole, A.D.; Omotosho, S.; & Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2023) — Journal of International Association of Language Educators, 4, 118–125. | 2023 | — |
| 28 | Teachers’ motivation: Implications for senior secondary students’ academic achievement in English language in Oyo State, Nigeria (Oladunjoye, S.A.O. & Bankole, O.J., 2023) — Journal of International Association of Language Educators, 4(2), 80–86. | 2023 | — |
Books
| S/N | Title / Authors / Venue | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don in the Valley (A Novel) (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2008) — Gratia Associates International. ISBN: 978-178-536-5-5. | 2008 | — |
| 2 | Systematic English for Schools, Colleges, and Universities (New Edition) (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2015) — Gratia Associates International. ISBN: 978-178-355-210-7-8. | 2015 | — |
| 3 | Further Thoughts on Language, Education, and the Curriculum: Nexus for Sustainable Development in Nigeria (Fakeye, D.O.; Oladunjoye, S.A.O.; Alade, I.A.; Kayode-Olawoyin, B.O.; Bateye, O.R.; Olatunji, S.O.; & Jayeoba, O.S. (Eds.), 2017) — Constellation Books. ISBN: 978-978-874-3. | 2017 | — |
| 4 | A Nap on the Rug (A Novel) (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2021) — SO4I Publishers. ISBN: 978-978-533-8928. | 2021 | — |
| 5 | Effective teaching of literature in English (Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2000) — In S. Y. Erinosho, A. Adesanya, & A. Ogunyemi (Eds.), Teaching Effectiveness in Nigerian Schools (pp. 255–266). Sam Bookman Publishers. | 2000 | — |
| 6 | Effective communication in teaching (Jibowo, A.V. & Oladunjoye, S.A.O., 2000) — In S. Y. Erinosho, A. Adesanya, & A. Ogunyemi (Eds.), Teaching Effectiveness in Nigerian Schools (pp. 55–69). Sam Bookman Publishers. | 2000 | — |
Employment
My employment and professional experience.
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria. (1998 - Present)
Professor and Head, Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education,
Conduct research, mentor colleagues, teach courses in TESOL, academic writing, applied linguistics, and curriculum development. Lead initiatives in English language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and professional development.
Babcock University (2008-2014)
Professor of English, Department of Mass Communication.
Enhanced student learning through innovative instructional strategies, developed a digital media program, and contributed to media and linguistics curriculum development.
Bowen University (2007-2009)
Lecturer in Media-Related English Courses.
Led the department's course review committee, taught media and publishing courses, and implemented cost-saving measures while managing departmental resources and projects.
Contributions & Affiliations
Professional services and collaborations with academic institutions, along with my affiliations.
University Contributions
External Examiner
Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, (ASSED), University of Ibadan, Ibadan
External Examiner
Department of Arts Education, University of Lagos, Lagos
External Examiner
Institute of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
External Examiner
Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, Ekiti State University.
External Examiner
Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education. Lagos State University
University Contributions
MLA
Modern Language Association of America
Member
Member, International Association of Teachers of English as Foreign Language (IATEFL)
Subscriber
Centre for Applied Linguistics, Washington D.C., USA
Member
Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON)
Member
International Reading Association, Nigeria Chapter
Member
Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Member
Member
International Association of Language Educators (IALE)
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