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Dr. Femi Emmanuel Babalola

Lecturer I | Lecturer

Faculty of Education · Department of Education Physics

Specialization Physics Education

Office: Department of Science Education

Phone: +2348038052836

Email: femi.babalola@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Babalola Femi Emmanuel is a Nigerian scholar and educator specialising in Physics Education, Science Education, curriculum studies, technology-enhanced learning, practical science instruction, and STEM education. He is based in the Department of Science Education at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, where he contributes to teaching, research, curriculum development, academic administration, and postgraduate education.

He earned a PhD in Physics Education from The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, in 2017, after completing an M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies (Physics) at Obafemi Awolowo University and a B.Sc. (Ed.) in Physics from the University of Ado-Ekiti. His doctoral study was supported by a PhD Studentship associated with The Open University and the Institute of Physics, United Kingdom.

With over 17 years of teaching experience, Dr. Babalola has held several academic leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Science Education and Head of the Physics Education Unit. He has also served on numerous departmental and faculty committees.

His research focuses on practical physics teaching, virtual laboratories, multimedia integration, educational technology, science literacy, culturally responsive pedagogy, inclusive STEM education, and teacher professional development. He has published extensively in reputable national and international journals, including Scopus-indexed outlets published by Springer, Taylor & Francis, and Elsevier.

Dr. Babalola is a member of the Institute of Physics, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria. His work reflects a sustained commitment to improving science education in Nigeria and other resource-constrained contexts.

Research Interests

practical physics, curriculum and instruction, technology-enhanced learning, virtual laboratories, STEM education, and science teaching in resource-constrained contexts.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Exploring the influence of AI on the Professional Development of Science Teachers in STEM Education
    Authors: iv. Fakoyede S. J, Babalola F. E & Akomolafe D. O
    Canadian Journal of Science Mathematics and Technology Education. (2026)
  2. Improving equitable access to library resources in tertiary institutions: Overcoming policy, infrastructure, and socio-cultural barriers
    Authors: iii. Fakoyede S. J, Babalola F. E, Ekundayo S. K & Alabi D. O
    The Journal of Academic Librarianship (2026)
  3. Teacher's perceptions on the capacity of school-Based libraries in supporting STEM and AI Learning
    Authors: Sina J. Fakoyede; Femi E. Babalola; Oluwayemisi D. Akomolafe
    The International Information & Library Review (2026)
  4. Evaluating the effectiveness of multimedia integration in enhancing physics instruction in secondary schools.
    Authors: i. Babalola F. E, Fakoyede, S. J, Ojobola F. B, Ayodeji M, A, Ekundayo S. K & Alabi D. O
    Discover Education (2026)
  5. Cultural Approaches to Classroom learning and Management.
    Authors: vi. Fakoyede S. J, Babalola F. E, Abiona F. G & Famuwagun S. T
    Cultural Studies in Science Education. (2025)
  6. High School teacher’s pedagogical experiences of students with hearing impairments
    Authors: v. Fakoyede S. J, Babalola F. E, Obateru, O. T, Akomolafe, D. O & Adeniran S. A
    Educational Research and Evaluation. (2025)
  7. Teachers Perspectives on Library Practice in Nigeria Secondary Schools Through the Lens of Science Literacy.
    Authors: vii. Babalola F. E , Fakoyede S. J , Ojobola F. B, Ekundayo S. K, Famuwagun, S. T & Alabi D.O
    International Information & Library Review (2024)
  8. Fostering Library Usage among Science Students towards Sustainable Development Goals.
    Authors: viii. Babalola F. E, Fakoyede S. J, Ojobola F. B & Abiona F. O.
    The Reference Librarian (2023)
  9. Challenges and Opportunities for Online Practical Work in Sub-Saharan Africa
    Authors: xi. Babalola, F. E. & Fakoyede S. J.
    New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences (2022)
  10. Improving Learning of Practical Physics in Sub-Saharan Africa-System Issues.
    Authors: ix. Babalola, F. E. & Ojobola, F. B. (2022).
    Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. (2022)
  11. The real aims that shape the teaching of practical physics in sub-Saharan Africa
    Authors: x. Babalola, F. E., Lambourne, R. J. & Swithenby, S. J
    International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. (2020)

Professional Qualification

Grants

Total Grant: NAIRA 3,200,200.00

Scholarship

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Paper Presentation - International

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

Course Teaching

Professional Skill

Mixed-Methods and Qualitative Research85%
Academic Writing and Scholarly Publishing70%
Research Supervision and Mentoring80%
Committee Leadership and Curriculum Planning75%
Peer Review and Editorial Support79%

Custom Fields

Former Head of Department: Science Education

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