Brenda Mueni Wambua Profile
HOD, Department of Language & Performing Arts / Lecturer, English & Linguistics
Brenda Mueni Wambua
HOD, Department of Language & Performing Arts / Lecturer, English & Linguistics
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| Name: | Brenda Mueni Wambua |
|---|---|
| Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
| E-mail: | bwambua@daystar.ac.ke |
| Website: | None |
| Updated: | 23 Sep, 2023 |
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About
I have been a teacher of English and Literature in various secondary schools: Kithangaini Secondary school (Machakos), Bishop Ngala Secondary School (Makueni) and Pangani Girls School (Nairobi). In one of the schools, Bishop Ngala Secondary School, I was a Deputy Principal. I have taught on part time basis in various universities as well: Pan African Christian University, Nazarene University, Machakos University, Kenyatta University and United States International University.
I worked as an examiner as well as a Senior Examiner for Kenya National Examination Council.
I am a lecturer in the Departments of Language and Performing Arts, School of Communication. I teach English and Linguistics. I also coordinate the Writing and speech Centre. I am the one in charge of time tabling classes for our department after the Head of Department has projected the classes. I train peer tutors and organize both Public Speaking and Writing competitions through the Writing and Speech Centre. I supervise Masters thesis as well. I am a trained Editor and so I edit Masters thesis and articles for Daystar Connect. I am Ph.D student at Machakos University and I have done research in various fields such as Language Planning and Policy, Academic Writing and Second Language Acquisition and Learning.
I possess skills in Leadership, Mentoring, Team building, Academic Writing, Editing, Event organizing, Training coordination.
For my participation in community Development, I am member of the board of Thika Technical Training Institute and Ngamba secondary School (Machakos).
Academic Qualification
Recent Publications
Teaches
- Advanced Reading
- Advanced Writing
- English Structure and Usage
- Second Language Acquisition
- History of English
- Sociolinguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Advanced Speech and Writing Consultation
- Advanced Syntax
Relevant Links
Publications
Books
Wamulama, O., Wambua, B., & Akombo, A.S. (2012). Secondary Breakthrough Workbook English, Form 3. Nairobi, Kenya: Moran Publishers LTD.
Published2012
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Wamulama, O., Wambua, B., & Akombo, A.S. (2011). Secondary Breakthrough Workbook English, Form 2. Nairobi, Kenya: Moran Publishers LTD
Published2011
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Activities
Professional Development Activities
Published2018
24th – 28th October, 2018, attended Theology of Work Training held in the Council Room, DAC Building, Daystar University.
Published2018
24th – 28th October, 2018, attended Theology of Work Training held in the Council Room, DAC Building, Daystar University.
Published2016
27th – 29th July, 2016, attended a Grant Writing Workshop organised by African Population and Health Research Center at their Centre in Gigiri, Nairobi.
Published2016
1st to 12th August, 2016, attended Teaching for Critical Reflective Thought Training held at Daystar University
Published2012
Writing Seminar: 29 May – 1 June 2012 -Discussed the challenges of teaching Writing in the internet age held at Daystar University – Nairobi Campus
Published2012
Drugs and Substance Abuse Awareness seminar: 18 May 2012 held at Daystar University – Nairobi Campus. Deliberated on ways Creating awareness among University students
Published2012
Integration of Faith and Learning Seminar: 30 March 2012 held at Daystar University – Athi River Campus. Discussed different ways of infusing the Christian Faith in teaching
Published2011
eLearning Seminar: 18th November 2011, Athi River Campus held at Daystar University – Nairobi Campus. Focused on how to use Moodle as a method of uploading information
Published2011
Health and Development Communication Conference: 21 – 24 June 2011 held at Safari Park Hotel. Discussed how to communicate health issues to society. Did Rapporteurring.
Published2011
9th Post-graduate seminar Science: 15 -17th Oct. 2001, held at the Complex Board Room at Kenyatta University. Presented a session paper entitled ‘Valency of the Kikamba Verb.’
Published2010
Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP): 6- 8 July, 2010 held at USIU. Focused on issues regarding enhancing learning in the classroom.
Published2006
Senior Examiners Workshop organized by KNEC: 7 - 11 Aug 2006 held at Alliance High School. Deliberated on the way forward in marking English paper 3 in the new curriculum
Published2004
Strategic Planning Seminar: 5th April 2004 held at Pangani Girls’ School. Deliberated on service charter, SWOT analysis and strategizing
Conferences
Published2019
Wambua, B., & Musyimi, D. (2019). The challenges facing the implementation of the policy on using mother tongue as the language of instruction in lower Primary schools in Kenya. A paper presented at the International Mother Language Conference held at Kenyatta University, Kitui Campus, 20th – 22nd February 2019.
Published2018
Wambua, B. (2018). Effects of Social Networking Technologies on Writing
Skills: Students’ Perceptions. A paper presented at the 1st Annual International Conference of Machakos University held at Machakos University on 17th -19th April. 2018.
Published2017
Wambua, B. (2017). Language Variation: The use of language in WhatsApp group conversations. A paper presented in Internal Communication Association Writing Workshop held at Entebbe, Uganda on 24th – 26th October, 2017.
Published2016
Wambua, B. (2016). Using WhatsApp as a medium of teaching and learning skills. A paper presented vat the International Communication Association Conference held at Daystar University on 19th to 21st October, 2016.
Published2016
Wambua, B. (2016). Using Mobile Learning to Teach and Learn Writing Skills in Universities in Kenya. A paper presented at the 4th Annual Innovations Conference & Expo (ELICE) held at Nacece Resource CenterKenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on 12th to 16th September, 2016.
Published2016
Nyamasyo, E., Juma, Q., & Wambua, B. (2016). Tobacco control interventions and their impact on cancer prevalence in Kenya. A paper
Published2011
Wamulama, O., Wambua, B., & Akombo, A.S. (2011). Secondary Breakthrough Workbook English, Form 2. Nairobi, Kenya: Moran Publishers LTD.Nyamasyo, E., Juma, Q., & Wambua, B. (2016). Tobacco control interventions and their impact on cancer prevalence in Kenya. A paper
Research Interests
- Writing centres support in writing
- Peer tutoring
- Technology and writing skills
- Digital storytelling
- Language planning and policy
- Academic writing
- Creative writing
- Genre Analysis
- Second Language Acquisition
- Reading skills
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Emotional Intelligence