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Prof. Sarah Nicholas Oden

Department

Institute of Education

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Professor

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S/N Qualification School Atttended Started Finished
First School Leaving CertificateHoly Child Convent School, Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria19671971
WASCCommunity Secondary School, Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria19731978
B.A (Ed.) English Education University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria19811983
M.Ed Teacher Education and EnglishUniversity of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria19881989
PhD Teacher Education and EnglishUniversity of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria19901999

S/N Publication
Oden, S. N. I. (2017). Teacher’s Unionism in Nigeria. In: Esu, A. E, O. (Ed). Introduction to Teaching Profession. Calabar: Stiffaith Prints and Supplies Co. 72- 83.
Agbor, C. N. Oden, S. N., & Ololube, N. P. (2016). Professionalism Indicators: Roadmap to Assessment of Teaching as Profession. Nigeria Journal of Curriculum Studies. 23. 248-258.
Ebuta, C.N., Oden S. N., Obiekezie, E. O. (2016). Integrated Language Teaching as a framework for consolidation of communication skills in English at primary school level for knowledge integration and national development. Education for Today, 12(2), 170-177.
Ajake, U. E., Oden, S. N., & Bisong, N. M. (2014). Influence of child neglect on self-concept of SSS students in Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Education and Social Research, 4(3), 239-244.
Kankam, B., Boateng, C. A., & Oden, S. N. (2014). Promoting Access to Higher Education in Ghana for Human Resource Development through Distance Learning. Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development: An Open Access Journal, (3), 33- 41.
Ajake, U. E., Oden, S. N., & Bisong, N. N. (2014). Influence of child neglect on self- concept of Senior Secondary School students in Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Educational and Social Research. 4(3), 239-244.
Oden, S. N., Bisong, N. N., & Bisong, F. E. (2013). Community participation and basic education delivery in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. Literacy, Information and Computer Education Journal(LICES) Special Issue, 2(1), 1221-1328.
Bisong, N., Oden, S., & Bassey, P. (2013). Socio-cultural climate of learning and pupils’ performance in primary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education 2(1), 104-108.
Ebuta, C. N., & Oden, S. N. (2013). Students’ task value and their reading comprehension performance. Journal of Counselling, Education and Psychology. 3(1). 20-28.
Boadu, K., & Oden, S. N. (2013). Climate change and development in Ghana: Implications for curriculum innovation in Senior High School Social Studies and Language Arts Curricula. International Journal of Education Review. I(!)109-128.
Oden, S. N., & Boadu, K. (2013). Perception of curriculum innovation needs for pedagogical and ICT competence among education students in University of Cape Coast, Ghana. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 3(8), 245-255.
Iyam, M. A., Oden, S. N., & Ofem, M. E. O. (2013). Classroom communication and nutrition as psychosocial factors in early childhood education.International Journal of Innovative Education Research, 1(1), 34-39.
Oden, S.N., Ebuta, C.N., & Nta, E.G. (2012). Students’ self-efficacy beliefs and their reading comprehension performance: a Nigerian perspective. Jessica Sowaea(Ed). British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 5(1), 75-83
Oden, S. N., Nta, E. G., & Ntukidem, E. P. (2012). Facilitating the speech impaired child’s oral communication skill through partnerships. Jessica Sowaea (Ed). British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 5(1), 84-91
Nta, E.G., Oden, S.N., Egbe, Gabriel, B., & Ebuta C.N. (2012). Optimizing students’ performance in English through quality teacher education. Journal of Education and Practice, 3(9), 112-118.
Nta, E.G., Oden, S.N., & Uwatt, L.E. (2012) Neighbourhood reading clubs: Rekindling reading interest among Nigerian children. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(6), 145-153.
Ntukidem, E. P., Oden, S. N., & Umoinyang, I.E. (2011). The literacy status of special needs children in Cross River State, Nigeria. Annals of Humanities and Development studies, 2(1), 152-161,
Oden, S. N., Umoh, S., Denga, H., & Ebam, P. (2011). Towards male involvement in gender: contributions from the liberal arts for the intermediate learners. Aworom Annang: African Journal of Culture, Philosophy and Society, 1(1), 115-167.
Oden, S.N., & Agbor, C.N. (2011). Indigenous knowledge and biodiversity conservation in Abi local government area of Cross River State. Aworom Annang: African Journal of Culture, Philosophy and Society, 1(1), 183-188.
Abam, A., Eloma, E., Kolawole, C.O.O., Peter, A., & Oden, S.N. (2010). Unemployment, curriculum outcomes, psycho-social characteristics, and college of education graduates’ entrepreneurial abilities. International NGO Journal, 5(4), 78-83
Eneji, C. V. O., Gubo, Q., Umoren, G., Omoogun, A.C., Oden, S.N., Enu, D.B., & Edet, P. B. (2009). Socio-economic impacts of the Cross River State National Park, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Ecology, 2(1), 57-68
Enu, D. B., Oru, B. P., & Omoogun, A.C., Oden, S. N., & Domike, C. G. (2009). A survey of bushmeat extraction within the forest communities of Ojok and Ekonganaku in Akamkpa, Nigeria in relation to environmental curriculum in education. Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Ecology, 2(1), 78-85.
Eneji, C. O., Guba, Q., Xianying, J., Oden, S. N., & Okpiliya, F.E. (2009). A review of dynamics of forest resources valuation and community livelihood: Issues, arguments and concerns. Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Ecology, 2(2), 210-231.
Emeh, J. U. & Oden, S. N. (2009). Literacy capacities of some selected communities in Cross River State of Nigeria. Tropical Focus: International Journal Services on Tropical Issues, 10 (2), 75-82.
Abam, A., Oden, S.N., Edem, E., & Kolawole, C.C.O. (2009). Factors influencing self- employment media service providers among tertiary institutions graduates in South-south Nigeria. Annals of Modern Education, 1(1), 10-20
Abam, A., Oden, S. N., Duruamaku-Dim, J. C., & Eloma, E. (2009). Determinants of the employability of tertiary institution graduates in South-south Nigeria. Annals of Modern Education, 1(1), 21-35.
Oden, S. N. I., Ekpo-Eloma, O., & Iyorza, S. (2009). Audio-toys and the acquisition of literacy skills by preschoolers in Calabar Metropolis. Journal of Educational Technology and Instruction, 1(1), 99-104.
Ntukidem, E., Oden, S. N. I., Denga, H., & Umoh, S. (2009). Comparative effectiveness of two training techniques in language performance among children with moderate mental retardation. Education reform in Africa: Essays on curriculum, libraries, counseling and grade levels. In: James, V., & Etim, J. S. (Eds), USA: Edwin Mellen Press. http://wwwmellernpress.com. mellempress.cfm?bookid=7689&pc=9(ISBN- 13:978-07734-4849-0&-10:0-7734-4849-7), 375-386. (USA).
Oden, S. N. I. (2008). Rationale for a curriculum on environmental studies and assessment of existing curriculum on tourism. Papers and Reactions of the 2008 Mini summit on Education. Cross River State Ministry of Education, 16-28.
Oden, S.N., Umoh, S.J., Ntukidem, E.P., & Ebam, P.O. (2007). Curbing human trafficking and the seed dispersal syndrome through literacy education. International Journal of Development and Policy Studies, 3(1), 60-69.
Oden, S. N., & Denga, H. M. (2006). Language education and counseling for Educational crisis management and youth development. In: Ochu, A. O. (Ed), Education for National growth and Stability. Makurdi: Peacemakers Publishing Company, 158-166. (ISBN: 9783774391)
Emeh, J. U., & Oden, S. N. (2005). Articulating environmental education in a research institute: conflicts, institutional requirements and triumphs. Journal of Environment Systems, 32(3), 261-269
Edet, P. B., & Oden, S.N. (2005). Biodiversity loss in the tropical rain forests of Nigeria and its educational implications. Journal of Environment Systems, 32(3), 239-249.
Umoh, S. J., & Oden, S. N .I. (2001). Inculcating reading culture in Nigerian children: problems and prospects. University of Uyo Journal of National Association of women Academics, 2(1), 59-65.
Oden, S. N. (2004). Language, communication and environmental sustainability. In Ozo-mekuri Ndimele(Ed). Language and Culture in Nigeria: a Festchrift for Okon Essien. Port Harcourt: Emhai printing and Publishing Company, 124- 135. (ISBN: 978-2891-071-1).
Umoh, S. J., Nta, E. G. Okon, B.A., & Oden, S.N.I. (2003). Text-conversion approach and the teaching of writing of trainee teachers. An integration of theory and practice. Journal of Nigerian English and Literature, 4, 180-190.
Inyang, B. J., Oden, S. N. I., & Esu, B. B. (2003). Essentials of Business Communication. Calabar: MERB Publishers. (ISBN – 978-36113-2-1).
Oden, S. N. I., & Asim, A.R. (2002). Toward scientific literacy: motivating primary school children to learn science, using scientific poems. UBE Forum, 2(2), 30-37.
Oden, S. N. (2002). Improving primary education in Nigeria within the contest of Universal basic education. In: Emeh, J. U., Oden, S. O., & Umoinyang, I. E. (Eds). Dimensions of Universal Basic Education in Nigeria: Theoretical and practical issues. Calabar: Institution of education, University of Calabar, 113- 118.
Oden, S. N. I. (2002). Literary Art as a vehicle for restructuring social perspective on child labour/abuse in Nigeria. Global Journal of Educational Research, 1(1&2), 15-21.
Denga, H. M., Oden, S. N. I., & Umoh, S. (2002) Counseling for national integration: the role of indigenous language. In the counselor: An Official Journal of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), 11(1), 176-181.
Okedara, C.A., & Oden, S.N.I. (2002). Trends in the teaching of composition at the tertiary level: the process writing approach. In: Lawal, A., I., Isiugo-Abanihe, & I. N. Ohia (Eds). Perspectives in Applied Linguistics and Literature, 392-407. (ISBN: 978-032-041-5).
Oden, S.N.I., Ntukidem, E.P., & Obi, F.B. (2004). Spotlight on the world of the hearing impaired: Parents’ Communication efforts with a hearing impaired child. Journal of Research and Development in Education, 4, 77-82.
Oden, S. N. I. (2001). Gender disparity and English composition skills achievement of University undergraduates. The paragon: A Journal of National Association of Women Academics Calabar, 1(1), 90-98.
Oden, S.N.I., Umoinyang, I.E., & Omoogun, C.A. (2001). Documentation in Educational Research Report. West African Journal of Research and Development in Education, 8(2), 167-174.
Oden, S. N. I. (2001). Understanding concepts in environmental education for effective teaching. International Journal of Social Science and Public Policy, 4 (2), 241-250.
Umoinyang, I. E., & Omoogun, C. A., & Oden, S. N. I. (1999). An evaluation of the course content adequacy of diploma programmes in environmental education in University of Calabar, Calabar. Transactions of the Nigerian Society for Biological Conservation, 8(2), 199-206.
Oden, S. N. I. (1998). Harnessing early childhood developmental characteristics for positive learning. JOCROPMEP, 3(1&2), 109-116.
Oden, S. N. I., & Denga, H.M. (1998). Parental guidance of child’s utilization of resources of literature for sustainable national development Literacy and reading in Nigeria 8(1&2), 75-82.
Oden, S. N. I. (1998). Basic control of language II: Parts of speech. In: Obot, J.U., & Orisawayi, (Eds). Integrated use of English for Tertiary Institutions, 13-46. (ISBN: 970-2063-40-1).
Oden, S.N. I. (1997). Mobilizing the resources of indigenous language for sustainable environmental conservation. Transaction of the Nigerian Society for Biological Conservation 6(2), 63-67.
Oden, S.N.I. (1997). Motivating language learning in an ESL pedagogy. Benue State University Journal of Education, 1(1) 29-34.
Oden, S. N. I. (1997). Nurturing creative writing in primary school children through creative teaching. West Africa Journal of Educational Research, 1(1&2) 69- 72.
Oden, S. N. I. (1997). Directed reading approach(DRA): A guide to the realization of the creative impulse in primary school. Literacy and reading in Nigeria, 7, 265-274.
Oden, S. N. I. (1995). Implementation implications of the Nigerian language policy for national stability. Calabar Journal of Higher Education, 2(1), 18-27.
Oden, S. N. I. (1995). Developing literacy comprehension in children through reading retelling technique. Journal of Cross River State OMEP(JOCROMEP), 1(1), 166-123.
Oden, S. N. I. (1998). Enhancing and sustaining the vocabulary power of primary school children: An integrated approach. Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation, 2, 77-81.
Oden, S. N. I. (1994). Fostering language development in early childhood. The role of the family. In the family-the nucleus of the society, 11-17.
Oden, S. N. (1991). Towards a functional approach to the teaching of poetry in Nigerian Secondary Schools. Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies, 3(1), 55-64.
Oden, S. N. I. (1991). Attaining literacy through appropriate semantic distinction. In: Aboderin, A. O., Abe, E. A., & Onukaogu, C. E. (Eds), Literacy and Reading in Nigeria, 6. 501-510. (ISBN: 9782343013).
Oden, S. N. I. (1990). Patterning functional reading: A look at the keyword technique. In:Oyetunde, T.O., et al. (Eds). Literacy and Reading in Nigeria, 5, 89-93. (ISBN: 9782343013).

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S/N Conference Description Started Finished
5th Biennial Conference of the Reading Association of Nigeria(RAN) held at the University of Calabar, September, 3-6, 1991.i. Attaining literacy through appropriate semantic distinction ii. Nurturing creative writing in primary school through creative language experience 1991-09-031991-09-06
5th Biennial Conference of the Reading Association of Nigeria(RAN) held at the University of Calabar, September, 3-6, 1991.1991-09-031991-09-06
1st International Conference on Communication Skills project jointly organized by Oda (British Council) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) at University of Nigeria, NsukkaLinguistic dimensions in the attainment of communicative competence March 28-311993-03-281993-03-31
Association for Common Wealth Literature and Language Studies (WAACLALS) held at OwerriEducation and human rights in Nigeria: The challenges ahead.1994-04-131994-04-16
13th Annual Unical Conference on African Literature and the English LanguageDemystifying the language of literature: A practical approach to literary appreciation 1994-05-031994-05-07
9th OMEP National Conference/Seminar, held at KadunaFostering language development in early childhood: The role of the family1994-11-071994-11-09
6th Biennial Conference of Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), held at University of IlorinDirected reading approach (DRA): A guide to the realization of the creative impulse in primary school children1994-11-221994-11-26
Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), held in Abia State University, UturuEnhancing communicative competence of freshmen in higher education through extensive reading 1995-09-221885-09-26
National OMEP Conference and Seminar, held in University of Calabari. Harnessing early childhood developmental characteristics for positive learning ii. Text as a vehicle for the attainment of social integration : Implications for the language teacher 1995-11-211995-11-25
7th Biennial Conference of Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), held at the University of IfeParental guidance of child’s utilization of the resources of literature for sustainable national development in literacy and reading in Nigeria, 8(1&2), 75-821997-09-191997-09-22
1st National Conference of Educational Researchers and Evaluations (NAERE) held at the Ondo State University, Ado EkitiEnhancing and sustaining the vocabulary power of primary school children: An integrated approach.1997-10-121997-10-15
7th Biennial Conference of African Network for the Prevention and Protection Child Abuse in Nigeria (ANPPCAN), held at AkureLiteracy art as a vehicle for restructuring social perspective of child trafficking in Nigeria 1999-06-081999-06-08
8th Biennial Conference of RAN held at the National Institute for Nigerian Language (NINLAN), AbaChallenges and survival of mother-tongue education in Nigerian primary schools 1999-09-141999-09-17
Inaugural Conference of NAWACS – UNICAL chapter, at University of CalabarGender disparity and English composition skills achievement of university undergraduates 2001-04-022001-04-05
Pre-retirement Conference in honour of Professor Ephraim Ebolinye Ubahakwe, University of IbadanTrends in the teaching of composition at the tertiary level: The process writing approach 2001-04-192001-04-21
2nd PAN African Reading for All Conference, held at AbujaInculcating information transfer skills from oral to written communication: Calabar vacation reading village 2001-10-072001-10-12
2nd University of Uyo Conference on Language and Literature (UCOLL)Text-conversion approach and the teaching of writing to trainee teachers: An integration of theory and practice 2002-02-102002-02-13
International Conference on Energy, Environment and Disaster (INCEED, 2005), Charlotte, North Carolinai. The ‘Yekpi’ festival of the Yakurr of Cross River State – Nigeria, as factor in biodiversity loss: The communicative dimension. ii. Biodiversity loss in the tropical rainforest in Nigeria and its educational implication 2005-07-242005-07-30
International Conference on Energy, Environment and Disaster (INCEED), Charlotte, North Carolina, USA,Articulating environmental education in research institute: Conflicts, institutional requirement and triumphs 2005-07-242005-07-30
17th Annual Conference of OMEP Nigeria, University of CalabarClassroom communication and nutrition as psychosocial factors in early childhood education2005-11-192005-11-21
Colloquium on Social, Legal Economic and Cultural Implications of Trafficking of Women and Children in Africa, MakurdiCurbing human trafficking and the seed dispersal syndrome through literary education2006-10-112006-10-13
International Conference on Language, Literature and Social Interaction, University of Yaounde 1, Camerooni. Father, can a tortoise fly, narratives ad construction in Nigeria. ii. Social interaction and language development in a conurban setting 2007-05-102007-05-12
5th Pan African Reading for all Conference, Legon, GhanaImplementation of mother tongue policy at the pre and lower primary schools in Calabar Educational Zone2007-08-062007-08-10
Early Childhood Development (ECD) Conference, Stellenbos Cape Town, South Africai. Sunday school children meet Ali Baba and the 40 thieves : A volunteer literacy intervention ii. Enhancing the speech impaired child’s oral communication skill: The home and the school in partnership2008-10-162008-10-18
Cross River State Mini Summit on Education Organized by Ministry of EducationRationale for a curriculum on environmental studies and assessment of existing curriculum on tourism.2008-12-112008-12-12
19th National Annual Conference and Workshop of National Centre for Exceptional Children, held in University of Calabar Dehumanization of the child with special needs: A need for language engineering and societal re-orientation in Nigeria 2009-08-162009-08-19
2nd International Humboldt-Kolleg Conference on Nano Technology, held at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosoa. Communicating nanotechnology for poverty alleviation through concept mapping b. Problems and prospects of Nanotechnology in Agricultural production: Implications for curriculum development in Agric Extension 2011-07-042011-07-07
20th National Annual Conference and Workshop of National Centre for Exceptional Children held in Special College of Education, Oyo StateLiteracy status of special needs children in Cross River State, Nigeria 2011-08-222011-08-28
1st International Conference on Research in Early Childhood Education (IRECE) held in University of Cape Coast, GhanaClassroom communication and nutrition as psychosocial factors in early childhood education2012-01-222012-01-23
University of Ilorin, Nigeria and University of Cape Coast 2nd Joint International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, held in University of Ilorina) Climate change and development in Ghana: Implications for curriculum innovation in senior high school social studies and language Arts curriculum b) Perception of curriculum innovation needs for pedagogical and ICT competencies among education students in University of Cape Coast, Ghana. 2012-05-012011-05-05