Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji Profile
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
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| Name: | Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji |
|---|---|
| Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
| E-mail: | skariuki@daystar.ac.ke |
| Website: | None |
| Updated: | 29 Aug, 2024 |
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About
I have been a high school teacher for 15 year teaching geography and History and also school counselor. I am an Educational Psychologist skilled in teaching and applying Developmental Psychology, human learning, Psychopathology, Psychological assessment and intervention, Personality development, Adolescent Psychology, Addiction studies, Behaviour Modification, orgarnisational/social Psychology, Research methods in Education and Statistics, Testing and Measurement.
As an Educational psychologist I am sensitive to learners and their contexts, I have excellent listening and empathic skills, and I relate well with learners across spectrum of institutions from children, young adults and the mature learners. I am an excellent communicator. My core areas of practice include enhancing learning, behaviour modification, mental health and research in educational contexts.
My main areas of research are in Adolescent Psychology, I have published widely in child and adolescent delinquency, adolescent psychosocial adjustment, and parenting in context of education. I have written book chapters on parenting and well adjusted children and on higher education compliance to Commission of University Education.
As a Senior Lecturer in Daystar University I have taught for 12 years in Education department and also in Child development department. I have also taught in Catholic University. I have long experience as a thesis supervisor and also an external examiner for Jaramogi Odinga University. I have experiences in management as a dean and head of department in Daystar University. Iam a member of Daystar University Ethical Review Board.
I am a full member of Kenya Nonfiction Academic Authors Association (KNAAA), American Society for the Study of Religion (ASSR) and Kenya Psychologists Association).
As part of community service Iam a Trainer of Trainers of Catholic Women Association in the Archdioceses of Nairobi, I conduct assessment for Catholic Association Women training in the dioceses. With authors I authored a manual for training in Archdiocese of Nairobi in matters of Catholic Christian faith, human psychological, social and economic development of women and their families. Iam the Moderator of Small Christian Community of St Justine DePaul’s Catholic Church. I educate Women in the Catholic Archdioceses of Nairobi.
Academic Qualification
Recent Publications
Teaches
- Ph.D; Education, Critical Thinking And Teaching Methods
- Master; Child Development
- Education; Educational psychology Courses and Research Methods in Education
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Publications
Journals
Kariuki-Githinji Scolastica (2023). Emotion approach coping and adjustment challenges among students in higher education institutions: In Aloka P. & Mukuna, R.K (2023).Coping mechanisms for first-year students transitioning to higher education. IGI Global.
Published2023
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Johnson, L., Kariuki-Githinji, S., & Namai,. J. (2023). The Imperatives for real-world experiences in Kenya teacher Education preparation for disability inclusive teaching. African Journal of Teacher Education, 12(1) 121-142.https://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/ajote/issue/current
Published2023
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Kariuki, S.N, Githinji K. S (2016). Perceived Fathers’ Parenting Behaviours and Adolescent Children’s Academic Performance In Kenya Primary Schools.
Published2016
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Kariuki, S., Githinji, P., Chege, P., (2016). Dietary Practices and School Performance among Upper Primary Children in Selected Public Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of academic research (Vol.3 Issue 11; November 2016)
Published2016
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Kariuki Scholastica Njeri. (2016); Correlates Between Teacher –Student Relationship Supportiveness and Adolescents’ Psychological Adjustment. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (11). 1162-1172] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com. DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/2200
Published2016
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Kariuki, S. N. PJO Aloka, HN Gatumu, C Gitonga (2015). Relationship between perceptions of Inter-parental conflicts and involvement in delinquent. Journal of Educational and Social Research 5 (1), 25. Available at https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=sdkszlMAAAAJcitation_for_view=sdkszlMAAAAJ:Tyk-4Ss8FVUC
Published2015
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Kariuki N. Scolastica, Haniel, Nyaga Gatumu (2015). Relationship between perceptions of parental punitive discipline and involvement in delinquent Behaviours among Selected Kenyan Secondary School Students. http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.665.4002
Published2015
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Kariuki, N, S., Aloka, J. A., Kinai, T., Gatumu, Kariuki, N, S H, N., & Ndeke, F. N. (2014, May). Relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of their parents’ behaviours and youths’ non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquency in Nairobi secondary schools, Kenya. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5(7), 390-401.
Published2014
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Kariuki N. Scolastica, Peter J. O. Aloka (2014). Age and Gender Differences in Involvement in Non-Illegal and Minor- Illegal Delinquent Behaviors among Adolescent Students in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya. Psychology and Social Behavior Research Volume 2; doi:10.12966/psbr.06.03.2014 http://www.sciknow.org/article/detail/id/1181. SciKnow Publications
Published2014
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Book Chapters
Kariuki SN. (2015). Christian Universities Compliance with State Regulations: In Bowen, B., Boyo, B., Kiambi…., (2015). (Integrating Faith and Learning: Reflections on Christian Higher Education in Africa pp.29- 45. Daystar University: Tyndale.
Published2015
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Kariuki S.N. (2015). Parenting Approach to Raising Well Adjusted Children: In A Modern Approach to Positive and Responsive Parenting (pp. 74-92). Nairobi: Daystar University.
Published2015
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Activities
Other Publications
Published2016
CWA Archdioceses of Nairobi (2016) Formation Manual Catholic Women Association 2Ed. Limuru, Kenya; Fransican Kolbe Press.
Travel Grants
Published2018
2018 Aug Travel grant by African Association for the Study of Religions (AASR) for conference
Published2017
2017 Oct Travel Grant by Daystar University & Parenting in Africa network (PAN) in partnership with Youth Net counselling (YONECO) to the 4th Regional Parenting Confence in Malawi 4Th
Published2017
2017 June Travel Grant Daystar: University for Pathways to Resilience IV Conference in Cape Town S.A.
Professional Development Activities
Published2019
2019, Jan. 11: Participated in Stakeholders Meeting on Bachelor of Education Subject Combinations at KUCCPS.
Published2019
2019, Feb 2019 Participated in Daystar University in Stakeholder Consultative Meeting On Teacher Education Framework at KICD.
Published2018
2018, Dec. 3rd Participated in National Stakeholders Meeting With The Secretariat Of The National External Evaluation On Competency Based Curriculum at CEMASTEA
Published2018
2018 Oct: 9-13th Participated in Theology of Work; Daystar University
Published2017
2017 July-Aug 24th-4th Attended PICHET Workshop on Teaching for Critical Reflective Though; Daystar University
Published2016
2016 Feb 15th -19th: Participated in a workshop on Upgrading Education Degree Programmes by MoEST& KEMI
Published2016
2016 May 4th-6th Attended Grant Writing Training Workshop Daystar University & APHRC Integration of Faith and learning Training at Daystar University.
Published2013
2013 Aug. Attended Workshop on Use of DSM- V. at Daystar University
Published2013
2013 June-22. Attended Workshop - E-learning approaches to teaching at Daystar University
Published2008
2008 March Attended workshop on Adolescents Reproductive Health & Guidance and Counselling with KARHP & MOE
Published2005
2005 Jan 21-23rd. Attended workshop training on skills and Techniques in Child and Adolescents Counselling at NCTC
Published2005
Journal Editing Best Interest for Children in the Justice System conference papers for an upcoming Journal. I edited a total of 12 Journal paper.
Published2003
2003 Feb 8th - 9th Attended workshop on Environmental Education at AFEW
Published1998
1998 June 18-19th Teaching and Assessment in Humanities by MOE
Invited Presentations
Published2022
Community Outreach: UN Day Disability Cerebration. At Machakos County Joska. Gave a Talk on Inclusive Education and Why Daystar and DIDS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mceoNzSzP6J7r2MvI0o9Lvw9SP g63fYn/view
Published2018
2018 May 12; Speaker on Parenting Seminar at - Blessed Sacrament Dagoreti
Published2018
2018 Oct 27th Facilitated Seminar on Parenting at St Francis of Assisi Ruiru Denary
Published2018
2018 July 18 Speaker on Parenting and Education Wangu Primary School, Nairobi
Published2017
2017 March 17th Speak on Parenting at Aquinas High School
Published2017
2017- To date: Nominated as Trainer of Trainers by Catholic Archdioceses of Nairobi for Catholic Women Association Formatters.
Published2017
2017- to Date Nominated The assessor of Catholic Women Association trainings in Catholic Archdioceses of Nairobi.
Published2016
2016 Sep 16 Facilitator on Instructional Design workshop for Teachers at Moi Girls
Published2016
2016 Oct 21-26 Speaker on Growth and Development, Relationships and Parenting for Unique family group
Published2016
2016 Mar 12-13 Facilitator on Youth Training on Relationships, Sexuality and Carriers at Karen Retreat Center
Published2016
2016- Consultancy in writing a Formation Manual Catholic Women Association, Fransican Kolbe Press Archdioceses of Nairobi; on chapters on parenting, child care and nurturance, Self awareness for Catholic Women in faith and holistic living.
Published2016
2016 Developed Assessment Tool for CWA Formation 1 and Formation 2 in use for testing for CWA member Graduation for Commissioning
Conference Paper Presentation
Published2017
Murage, L. & Kariuki S.N, (2017). The role of Television Advertisements in Influencing Adolescents’ Sexual Attitudes and Behavior in Mathare, Nairobi County: Presented by Kariuki S, N at Malawi For the 4Th REGIONAL PARENTING CONFERENE (23 T0 27TH OCTOMBER).
Published2017
Onsula, L, Kariuki, S.N, Olumbe, R (2017). Role of Mentorship in Promoting Resilience amongst Adolescents in Informal Settlements of Kibera: A Case Study of Uwezo Foundation. Presented by both Kariuki & Lucy at Cape Town, Pathways to Resilience IV; South Africa June 14-16, 2017
Conferences attended
Published2017
Kariuki, S. N (2017). School Supportiveness Influences on Adolescents’ Psychosocial Adjustment. Presented by Kariuki at Cape Town Pathways to Resilience IV; South Africa June 14-16, 2017;
Published2016
Kariuki, S. N, (2016). Parental Antisocial Behaviours’ links to Adolescents’ Involvement in Delinquent Behaviours: Implications for Vulnerable Children in Need of Care and Protection. Best Interest for Children in the Justice system: August 17-19, 2016: Presented by Kariuki at Daystar University;
Research Grants
Published2018
2017/2018 ASSR Research Grant of 5 Million: Intersection of Faith healing, biomedical and traditional healing. Co- investigator
Published2017
2016/2017 NRF Research grant of 11 Million: Values Education and Environmental Sustainability. Multidisciplinary; PI
Published2014
2014 Daystar Research Grant of 450,000 Ksh: School Supportiveness and Adolescents’ Psychosocial Adjustment. Sole Researcher
Workshops
Published2023
Organised workshop: Theme: ‘Enhanced commitment to improving the lives of people on the Autism Spectrum’ https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/pOqPe7cy6dYHEtwBUCgYjVDf lsMY0q23ssjXYLkAyoNWdXT5NXaIpBy0uVgUjZQV.H-koobI6CDIMc7vK
Published2022
Kariuki-S.G 5th (Dec 2022). Presented in workshop- ‘Exploring Learners with Autism Inclusion in Schools: Featuring- How autism presents in a school setting; Best support for students; Practical strategies for daily use in classrooms for including school experience ; Positive behaviour in schools ; Proactive strategies to reduce the frequency and intensity of behaviours; Reactive strategies for safety & de-escalation maladaptive behaviours. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/pOqPe7cy6dYHEtwBUCgYjV DflsMY0q23ssjXYLkAyoNWdXT5NXaIpBy0uVgUjZQV.H-koobI6CDIMc7vK
Research Interests
Adolescent psychology; Psycho social support for children and Adolescent, Instructional design and learning, Environment and Sustainable development
Projects
Kariuki SN. (2015). School Supportiveness and Adolescents’ Psychosocial Adjustment in Kenya. Daystar University
Kariuki S.N & Gachari R, (2016). Psychosocial Support for Preventing Sexuality Crisis Among Youth In Faith Based Kenya Secondary Schools
Values Education and Environmental Sustainability: Determining effective approaches in delivering values education for environment sustainability among school going children. Research on going ( NAGEL Grant Funded)
African Christian and the Intersection between Faith, Traditional and Biomedical Healing- Principle role is curricullum development. Research Ongoing (NRF Grant)