Mr-Peter-Oyier-Ogweno – School of Sanres

Dr. Peter Oyier Ogweno

Position/Designation: Lecturer

Contacts

TEL: 0723454941

Email: poyier@rongovarsity.ac.ke

Biography
Academic qualification:

2021 Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Education (PhD.), Egerton University.

Thesis: “A Comparative Study of the Effects of Problem Based Learning, Demonstration Teaching Method and Lecture Teaching Method on Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary School Agriculture in Ndhiwa Sub County, Kenya”

2014 Master of Science in Agricultural Education, Egerton University

Thesis: “Influence of Selected Factors on Academic Performance of Students in Secondary School Agriculture in Rachuonyo North District, Kenya”

2013 Senior Management Course (Credit) Kenya School of Government, Baringo- Ministry of Devolution and Planning (Directorate of Public Service Management)

2007 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Extension (2^nd Class Honours Upper Division), Egerton University

2000 Diploma in Agricultural Education & Extension (Credit), Egerton University

2000 Certificate in Micro Computer Application Packages, Egerton University

1995 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, (Grade B-), Agoro Sare High School

1991 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, (Grade B-), Kanyimach Primary School

3. Work experience:

December 2017 to date: Lecturer, Rongo University.

February 2015: Assistant Lecturer, Rongo University College

September 2014: Senior Lecturer, Bukura Agricultural College

September 2010- 2013: Lecturer, Bukura Agricultural College

September 2001-2010: Biology/Agriculture Teacher (Teachers Service Commission), Kandiege Mixed Secondary School.

4. Professional affiliation/membership to professional bodies: Kenya Society for Agricultural Professionals, LinkedIn, Google Scholar, Research Gate.

5. Research interest: Agricultural Education and Extension

Ongoing research projects: Applicability of Online Instructional Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education in Selected State Universities in Kenya

6. Publications:

1. Ogweno, P.O., Kathuri, N.J. and Obara, J. (2014). Influence of Family Characteristics on Academic Performance of Students in Secondary Agriculture in Rachuonyo North Sub County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 2 No.2 February 2014.

2. Ogweno, P.O., Kathuri, N.J. and Obara, J. (2014). Influence of Students Characteristics on Academic Performance of Students in Secondary Agriculture in Rachuonyo North Sub County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 2 No.3 March 2014.

3. Maende, J.B., Mbayah, J.T., Kakai, B.M., Ogweno, P.O. (2014). Influence of Teacher In-Service Training on Assessment of Students and Feedback in Public Secondary Schools in Mumias District, Kakamega County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 4, No. 7, July 2014, pp. 291-305.

4. Ogweno, P.O. (2015). Teaching and Learning Resources as Determinants of Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Agriculture in Rachuonyo North Sub County, Kenya. Journal of Advanced Research (2015), Volume 3, Issue 9, 577-587.

5. Ogweno, P.O. (2016). Influence of Teachers Characteristics on Academic Performance of Students in Secondary Agriculture in Rachuonyo North Sub County, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research (2016). Journal of Advanced Research (2016), Volume 4, Issue 7, 7-13.

6. Ogweno, P. O., Kathuri, N. J., & Nkurumwa, A.O. (2021). Effects of Problem Based Learning Method and Lecture Teaching Method on Academic Achievement of Students. Education Quarterly Reviews, Vol.4, No.1, 188-198.

7. Ogweno, P. O., Kathuri, N. J., & Nkurumwa, A.O. (2021). Effects of Problem Based Learning Method and Demonstration Teaching Method on Secondary Students Agriculture Achievement in Ndhiwa Sub County, Kenya. African Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.7, Issue 2. No.1, 1 – 17.