Dr. Oluwanife Segun Falebita

Lecturer I

Faculty of Education · Department of Mathematics Education

Specialization Psychology and Technology of Mathematics Education

Phone: +2347035042730

Email: oluwanife.falebita@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Oluwanife Falebita holds a PhD in Mathematics Education and is a researcher, lecturer, author, editor, and peer reviewer with a strong academic and research background in mathematics education, educational psychology, educational technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) in education. His research is driven by a commitment to advancing innovative, evidence-based approaches that enhance teaching, learning, and curriculum development in the digital age. His primary research interests include the psychology and technology of mathematics education, AI in education, AI literacy, teacher education, technology-enhanced learning, digital pedagogy, self-regulated learning, and mathematics curriculum development. He is particularly interested in exploring how emerging technologies can be leveraged to improve mathematics teaching and learning, strengthen teacher preparation, foster learner engagement, and support educational transformation within the context of Education 5.0 and the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR). Dr. Falebita has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly publications in reputable international journals and has contributed to several multidisciplinary research projects focusing on educational innovation, technology adoption, and AI integration in teaching and learning. He also serves as a peer reviewer and editor for high-impact international journals, supporting the dissemination of rigorous and impactful educational research. In addition to his research and publication activities, Dr. Falebita is actively involved in academic mentoring, curriculum design, and collaborative research initiatives to improve educational policy and practice. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Zululand, South Africa, where he continues to conduct cutting-edge research on AI, educational technology, and mathematics education while fostering international research collaborations.

Research Interests

Psychology of Mathematics Education, Technology of Mathematics Education, Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Teacher Professional Development, STEM Education.

Qualifications

• PHD, Ekiti State University, Ado - Ekiti, Nigeria (2019)
• M.Ed, Ekiti State University, Ado - Ekiti, Nigeria (2016)
• B.Sc(Ed), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria (2007)
• NCE, College of Education, Ikere - Ekiti, Nigeria (2003)

Selected Publications

1. Artificial Intelligence Usage and Behavioral Academic Engagement Among Mathematics Undergraduates: The Role of Technology Acceptance and Attitude.
   Authors: Falebita, O. S., Ayanwoye, O. K., Akinola, L. S., & Akomolafe, O. D.
   The International Journal of Learning in Higher Education (2026)
2. From algorithms to innovation: Pre-service mathematics teachers’ perceptions of robotics-enhanced problem-solving instruction.
   Authors: Ayanwoye, O. K., Falebita, O. S., Ambode, A. B., Ogunjobi, A. O., Olubamise, D. B., & Ogundana, E. A.
   Educational Technology Quarterly (2026)
3. Advancing Competency in Electrical/Electronic Technology through Innovative Information and Communication Technology-Driven Pedagogies.
   Authors: Ayanwoye, O. K., Okorie, N. C., Falebita, O. S., Akinola, O. T., Ogunjobi, A. O., Okoh, O. M., Ojo, B. A. Y., & Aremu, B. V.
   Interdisciplinary Educational Technology (2026)
4. Gender Differences in the Impact of Workload Demands and Motivation on Teachers’ Burnout and Stress: A Multigroup Analysis.
   Authors: Falebita, O. S., Ayeni, S. E., Ekundayo, S. K., Ambode, A. B., Xulu, N. S., & Bankole, H. B.
   Education Sciences (2026)
5. Parental involvement and M-learning adoption in distance higher education: Structural equation analysis.
   Authors: Falebita, O. S., Talasi, T., Aremu, B. V., Ambode, A. B., & Okunade, A. I.
   Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology (2026)
6. Socioeconomic Aspirations and Expected Career Commitment Among Pre-Service STEM Teachers in Nigeria.
   Authors: Arogundade, G. O., Fakoyede, S. J., Obiabo, S. A., Falebita, O. S., & Babalola, F. E.
   Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (2026)
7. Perceived Behavioural Control and Artificial Intelligence Tools Use Among Mathematics Undergraduates: The Mediating Role of Brand Trust.
   Authors: Falebita, O. S., Xulu, N. S., & Arogundade, G. O.
   Desimal: Jurnal Matematika (2026)
8. Enhancing Mathematics Interest and Retention Through Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD): A Quasi-Experimental Study in Nigerian Secondary Schools.
   Authors: Falebita, O. S., Popoola, A. A., Talasi, T., & Akinwamide, C. O.
   European Journal of STEM Education (2026)
9. Effects of interactive multimedia-based science instruction on students’ academic achievement, attitudes, and self-concept of rural secondary school students in Nigeria.
   Authors: Falebita, O. S., & Asimolowo, S. A.
   Journal of Advanced Sciences and Mathematics Education, (2026)
10. Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Among Pre-Service Teachers in University Teacher Education Programs.
    Authors: Falebita, O. S.
    Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion (2025)
11. Undergraduate Intentions of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Learning: Influence of Attitude and Perceived Behavioral Control.
    Authors: Falebita, O., & Kok, P.
    The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society, (2025)
12. Virtual Reality in Education 4.0: Pre-Service Teachers’ Technology Readiness and Behavioral Intention.
    Authors: Falebita, O. S., Kok, P. J., Ayanwoye, O. K., & Ogunjobi, A. O.
    The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society, (2025)
13. A Structural Equation Modeling of Predictive Factors of Mathematics Undergraduates Academic Achievement.
    Authors: Falebita, O. S., Asanre, A. A., & Chibisa, A.
    Frontiers in Education (2025)
14. Development of interactive learning media assisted by scratch to enhance understanding of rectangle and square concepts.
    Authors: Monalisa, L. A., Kristiana, A. I., Fatahillah, A., Wihardjo, E., Aulia, V. A., Hussen, S., & Falebita, O. S.
    Research and Development in Education (RaDEn), (2025)
15. Quantifying teachers’ readiness for artificial intelligence adoption in education: A mathematical modeling perspective.
    Authors: Ayanwale, M. A., Idowu, K. O., Adelana, O. P., Shosanya, S. O., Falebita, O. S., & Adewale, K. A.
    Scientific Reports (2025)
16. Students’ and Lecturers’ Awareness, Knowledge, and Usage of Extended Reality Technology in Nigerian Universities
    Authors: Ayanwoye, O. K., Falebita, O. S., Salami, O. O., Ogunjobi, A. O., Ajewole, I. P., Oyegbami, G. A., Esan, O. M., & Ogundare, A.
    The International Journal of Technologies in Learning (2025)
17. Culturally Responsive Geometry Instructions in Secondary School: Perspectives of In-Service Mathematics Teachers
    Authors: Falebita, O. S., Ayanwoye, O. K., Olofin, S. O., Salami, O. O., Omotoye, O., Akinwamide, C., Ayodeji, M., Ojo, A. A., & Monalisa, L.
    The International Journal of Diversity in Education (2025)
18. Exploring the Practices of Mindfulness for Sexually Abused Students in Nigeria.
    Authors: Oriola, B., Etokabeka, E., & Falebita, O. S.
    Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies (2025)
19. The Influence of Artificial Intelligence Tool Perceptions on Mathematics Undergraduates' Academic Engagement: The Role of Attitudes and Usage Intentions
    Authors: Falebita, O. S., Ayanwoye, O. K., & Akinola, L. S.
    International Journal of Didactic Mathematics in Distance Education (2025)
20. Determinants of Chatbot Brand Trust in the Adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
    Authors: Falebita, O. S., Abah, J. A., Asanre, A. A., Abiodun, T. O., Ayanwale, M. A., & Ayanwoye, O. K.
    Education Sciences (2025)
21. Exclusion of the female child from primary education: Exploring the perceptions and experiences of female learners in northern Nigeria
    Authors: Azeez, F. A., Osiesi, M. P., Aribamikan, C. G., Doh Nubia, W., Odinko, M. N., Blignaut, S., Falebita, O. S., Olubodun, O. A., & Oderinwale, T. A.
    Education 3-13 (2024)
22. Assessing the relationship between anxiety and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence tools among mathematics preservice teachers.
    Authors: Falebita, O. S.
    Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research (2024)
23. Strategic goals for artificial intelligence integration among STEM academics and undergraduates in African higher education: A systematic review.
    Authors: Falebita, O. S., & Kok, P. J.
    Discover Education (2024)
24. Artificial Intelligence Tools Usage: A Structural Equation Modeling of Undergraduates’ Technological Readiness, Self Efficacy and Attitudes.
    Authors: Falebita, O. S., & Kok, P. J.
    Journal for STEM Education Research (2024)

Professional Qualification

• TRCN - Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (2021)

Awards

• NECO Excellence National Award - LearnAfrica (For producing the overall best student in NECO-SSCE Mathematics in Nigeria) (2014)

Grants

• Fostering Mathematics Education in Nigerian Universities: Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Students’ Academic engagements and performance - TETFund Institution-Based Research (IBR) Grant (2024) - Amount: NAIRA 2,400,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Mathematics Association of Nigeria - Member (2025)
• The Nigerian Mathematical Society - Member (2020)
• Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa - Member (2024)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Exploring the Mediating Role of AI Usage in the Influence of Subjective Norms and Perceived Behavioural Control on Academic Engagement Among Mathematics Undergraduates. - 61st Mathematics Association of Nigeria Annual National Conference (2025)
• A Comparative Analysis of Academic Performance of Science and Mathematics on Junior Secondary School Students in Southwestern Nigeria - 57th Mathematics Association of Nigeria Annual National Conference (2021)

Paper Presentation - International

• Exploring Artificial Intelligence Usage among Preservice Teachers: A Conditional Mediation Analysis - 9th Teaching and Learning Conference, University of Zululand, South Africa (2025)
• Exploring Technology Integration Among STEM Teachers In South African High Schools - 9th Teaching and Learning Conference, University of Zululand, South Africa, (2025)
• Assessment of Online Learning in STEM Education In The Pre-COVID, COVID, And Post-COVID Era: A Systematic Review - 9th Teaching and Learning Conference, University of Zululand, South Africa (2025)
• Gender Differences in Technological Readiness and AI Adoption Intentions among Pre-Service Teachers: A Multigroup Analysis - 49th Southern African Society for Education (SASE) Annual International Conference, South Africa (2025)
• Exploring Undergraduate Intentions of Generative AI for Enhanced Learning: A Planned Behaviour Theory Perspective - 8th Teaching and Learning Conference, University of Zululand, South Africa (2024)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• Adekola Emmanuel - Influence of Students’ Self-Efficacy, Attitude, and Motivation on Achievement in Perceived Difficult Mathematics Topics among Secondary School Students. (2026)

Course Teaching

• MAE324 - School Mathematics Laboratory (Second Semester)
• MAE106 - Human Growth and Development (Second Semester)
• MAE214 - History and Philosophy of Mathematics (Second Semester)
• MAE724 - Production of Learning and Instructional Materials (Second Semester)
• MAE924 - Advanced Evaluation of Public Examination in Mathematics Education (Second Semester)
• EDU902 - Advance Statistical Methods in Education (Second Semester)
• EDU201 - Curriculum, Curriculum Delivery and Teaching Methods (First Semester)
• MAE203 - Human Society and Environment (First Semester)
• MAE321 - Guidance and Counselling for Mathematics Teachers (First Semester)
• MAE421 - Seminar in Mathematics Education (First Semester)
• EDU703 - Educational Measurement and Test Construction (First Semester)
• MAE703 - Instructional Materials and Techniques in Mathematics Teaching (First Semester)
• EDU901 - Advance Research Methods in Education (First Semester)
• MAE921 - Advance Evaluation Technique in mathematics Education (First Semester)

Professional Skill

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