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Dr. Sunday Ade. Adeniran

Reader / Associate Professor | Ag. Dean Faculty of Education

Faculty of Education · Department of Education Physics

Specialization Science Education, Basic Science, Physics Education

Office: Deans office. Faculty of Education. Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Phone: +2348034362037

Email: sunday.adeniran@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Sunday Ade Adeniran is an Associate Professor of Science Education in the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria. He currently serves as the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Education, where he provides academic leadership and strategic direction in advancing teacher education and research.
He holds a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Ilorin (2011) and began his academic career at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, where he served from 2012 to 2020 before joining the Federal University Oye-Ekiti in July 2020.
Dr. Adeniran’s research interests span creative thinking in science education, gender inclusivity, inquiry-based learning, and the development of effective STEM pedagogies within the Nigerian context. His work is driven by a commitment to improving classroom practice and fostering meaningful student engagement through innovative and evidence-based approaches.
A seasoned educator and mentor, he has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, shaping emerging scholars with diligence and intellectual discipline. He actively contributes to the academic community through peer-review engagements for reputable national and international journals. He previously served as the Managing Editor of the FUOYE International Journal of Education (FIJED), where he played a central role in sustaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications.
Dr. Adeniran is also deeply engaged in policy dialogue and advocacy aimed at strengthening STEM education in Nigeria. His scholarship reflects both depth and growing influence. He has authored a total of 40 publications, including 12 articles in high-impact journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, IBSS, and other reputable databases. In addition, he has published four books and three book chapters, contributing significantly to knowledge in curriculum development, pedagogy, and science teaching strategies.

Research Interests

Science Education, STEM Education, Inquiry-Based Learning, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Creative Thinking, Science Teacher Education, Assessment and Evaluation, Educational Research Methods, Inclusive Education, Environmental Education, and Higher Education Quality Assurance.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Moderating Efect of Health Knowledge and Mental Health on the Association Between Undergraduates’ Attitudes Toward Help-Seeking And Internet Addiction
    Authors: 3. Mensah Prince Osiesi, Sunday Ade Adeniran, & Oluwayemisi Damilola Akomolafe
    bmcpublichealth (2025)
  2. High school teachers’ pedagogical experiences of students with hearing impairments
    Authors: 2. Sina J. Fakoyede, Femi E. Babalola, Oluwatoyin Obateru, Oluwayemisi Akomolafe & Sunday A. Adeniran
    Educational Research and Evaluation (2025)
  3. Differentiated instruction for improved primary school learners’ outcomes in basic science: A mixed-methods study
    Authors: 1. Adeniran, S.A., Osiesi, M.P., Okunade, A.I., Osiesi, O.A., Akinsuroju, O.E., Olayiwola-Adedoja, T.O., Oriola, B. & Oni, S.
    International Journal of Science Education, 1-26 (2025)
  4. Gender moderation and mother tongue medium of instruction effect on learners academic performance in Basic Science in Anambra State Primary Schools, Nigeria
    Authors: 10. Adeniran, S. A., Anieze Uduaka & Kemilola Stella Ekundayo
    Gender and Behavour Journal. Ife Centre for Psychological Studies/Services, Nigeria. (2023)
  5. Influence of gender and students’ personal variable on academic achievement among undergraduates: Implications for university management.
    Authors: 5. Kamarudeen Taiwo Sanni, Mensah Prince Osiesi, Sunday Ade. Adeniran, Sylvan Blignaut, Oluwatoyin Tolu Obateru, Oluwayemisi Damilola Akomolafe & Ayodeji Olorunfemi Olawale
    Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management (2023)
  6. Psychosocial factors as predictors of aggressive behaviors among primary school learners
    Authors: 4. Osiesi, M. P., Sanni, K. T., Blignaut, S., Adeniran, S. A., Dikko, B. O., Fajobi, O. O., Adekoya, A. F., Udemba, E. C., & Adegboyega, S. M.
    Aggressive Behavior (2023)

Professional Qualification

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Paper Presentation - International

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Course Teaching

Professional Skill

Computer Science95%
University Teaching and Instruction0%
Curriculum Development0%
Lesson Planning and Delivery0%
Student-Centred Learning0%
Inquiry-Based Teaching0%
STEM Education0%
Classroom Management0%
Educational Assessment and Evaluation0%
E-learning and Blended Learning0%
Outcome-Based Education (OBE)0%

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