Dr. Dare Lawrence Akindele

Lecturer II

Faculty of Education · Department of Biology Education

Specialization Science Education

Office: Faculty of Education, Department of Science Education, Oye campus

Phone: 08069 698 770

Email: dare.akindele@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dare Lawrence Akindele (Ph.D.) is a Nigerian academic and education professional from Ikere, Ekiti State. Born on June 16, 1982, he currently serves as a lecturer II in the Department of Science Education (Biology) within the Faculty of Education. He began his academic career in October 2024 and is committed to advancing teaching and research in science education.
Dare has a solid educational background, having attended primary and secondary schools in Ekiti State. He is married to Akindele Toyin Precious and is a devoted father of three children. Known for his dedication to education and academic development, he continues to contribute meaningfully to the growth of science education in Nigeria.

Research Interests

Instructional strategies

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Ekiti state university, Ado-Ekiti (2020)
• M.Ed, Ekiti state university, Ado-Ekiti (2015)
• B.Sc. (Ed), University of Ado Ekiti (2009)

Selected Publications

1. Job Commitment as a Correlate of Teachers' Productivity in Public Schools in South West, Nigeria.
   Authors: Oniya Toluwa, Akindele Dare Lawrence & Faluyi Moses Aderemi
   European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences. (2025)
2. Assessment of Group-based and Individualized Learning Effect on Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Basic Science.
   Authors: Mbonu-Adigwe, B. U., Dawal, B. S., Oguejiofor, C. N., Christian-Ike, N. O., Ademosu, R., Ukah, V. I., Okeya, A. E., Akindele, D. L., Olanipekun, B. V., Agbidye, A., Jimwan, C. S., & Abah, J. C.
   Scopus (2025)
3. Comparative Effects of Animated and Non-animated Computer Assisted Instructional Strategies on Students’ Academic Achievement in Basic Science.
   Authors: Mbonu-Adigwe, B. U., Oguezue, N. K., Abah, J. C., Ani, M. I., Ughelu, J. N. L., Nwankwo, A. C., Anyigor, C. P., Ikeh, F. E., Onuyi, A. A., Obodo, A. C., Akindele, D. L., Akpoghol, T. V., & Ademosu, R.
   SCIMAGO (2025)
4. Interactive Effect of Gender and Two Teaching Strategies on Pre-service Teachers' Performance in Basic Science in Nigerian Colleges of Education.
   Authors: Interactive Effect of Gender and Two Teaching Strategies on Pre-service Teachers' Performance in Basic Science in Nigerian Colleges of Education.
   Euro Afro Studies International Journal. (2022)
5. Mode of Entry as Predictor of Pre-service Teachers' Performance in Basic Science in Nigerian Colleges of Education.
   Authors: Akindele Dare Lawrence
   International Journal of Academic Research in Business, Art and Science. (2021)
6. Reflective Teaching as Determinant of Pre-service Teachers' Performance in Basic Science in Nigerian Colleges of Education.
   Authors: Akindele Dare Lawrence
   Euro Afro Studies International Journal. (2020)
7. Effects of Peer Tutoring on Pre-service Teachers' Performance in Basic Science in Nigerian Colleges of Education.
   Authors: Omotayo K.A. & Akindele Dare Lawrence
   Commonwealth Journal of Academic Research. (2020)

Professional Qualification

• Data Analysis - Skill 2 Scale (2026)
• Blended Learning - Nigeria Learning Passport (2024)

Scholarship

• PH.D scholarship - Ekiti state government (2017)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
• Integrated Science Educator Association of Nigeria (ISEAN)
• Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Instruction and Students’ Retention of Biological Concepts in Nigerian Secondary Schools - 3rd International conference/ Reinventing Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Imperatives/Faculty of Education, Federal University Pye Ekiti (2025)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• Olagunju Damilola Aduragbemi - The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Learning and its Impact on Biology Students' Engagement in Nigerian Secondary Schools. (2027)
• - OLANIYI KEHINDE MAHARUFAT. - A STUDY OF FACTORS LIMITING THE EFFECTIVE CONDUCT OF BIOLOGY PRACTICAL IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN EKITI STATE. (2026)
• . Olasupo Abdullah Oyindamola - Teachers’ Perceptions of the Effect of Hands-on Activities on Students’ Engagement and Learning in Biology in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State (2026)
• OKOTIEBOR Mercy Ewoma - EFFECTS OF TEACHERS’ KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER, UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE. (2026)
• Oladele Ayomide Jumoke - INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON BIOLOGY TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE (2026)
• Olajide Oluwabusayo Elizabeth. - Roles and effectiveness of instructional materials in enhancing science education at the junior secondary level. (2026)
• Oladele Abdulbasit Babarinde - ASSESSMENT OF SCIENCE TEACHER'S COMPETENCE IN USING DIGITAL TOOLS FOR INSTRUCTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,EKITI STATE. (2026)
• Olabanji Funmilayo Evelyn - THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS ON BIOLOGY STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA (2026)
• Odilu Abigael Justina - INFLUENCE OF BIOLOGY EDUCATION ON STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND AWARENESS OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EKITI STATE (2026)
• Olapeju Favour Oluwaseyitan - A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MULTIMEDIA AND TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL METHODS ON STUDENTS RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA (2026)

Course Teaching

• SED 204 - Challenges and opportunities for Biology Teachers (2025/2026)
• SED 216 - Nigeria Secondary School Biology Curriculum (2025/2026)
• EDU 201 - Curriculum, Curriculum Delivery and General Teaching Methods (2025/2026)
• EDU 411 - Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education) (2025/2026)
• SED 14 - Sociological Theories for Biology Teachers (2025/2026)
• SED 202 - Biology Method I (2025/2026)
• SED 302 - Biology Method II (2025/2026)

Professional Skill

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