Dr. Olubunmi Kayode, AYANWOYE is a seasoned educationist, mathematics educator, and curriculum specialist with over two decades of impactful teaching, research, and professional service in the Nigerian tertiary education system. His academic journey is marked by robust interdisciplinary exposure in mathematics education, curriculum development, pedagogy, gender studies, and digital innovations in education. Currently a faculty member at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Dr. Ayanwoye is renowned for integrating theory with practice, driving capacity-building initiatives, and advancing scholarly discourse through national and international conferences, workshops, and publications. Dr. Ayanwoye has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and instructional texts on mathematics education, curriculum issues, and instructional strategies. He is a regular contributor to the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) conferences, Life Member of Mathematical Association of Nigeria (LMAN) and actively engages in cross-border academic exchanges through international webinars and research collaborations. His areas of research and expertise include but not limited to Mathematics education and pedagogy, curriculum development and evaluation, educational technology and ICT integration, gender and equity in STEM education, and research design, data analysis, and interpretation. He is a registered member of many Associations and a Peer-Reviewer of both local and international Journals. Dr. Ayanwoye is deeply committed to pedagogical excellence, student mentorship, and continuous professional development. He is also skilled in statistical analysis, which strengthens his contributions to empirical educational research. He is married and a proud father of children.
Research Interests
1. Mathematics Education
2. Science Education
3. General Pedagogy.
Qualifications
Ph. D (Mathematics Education), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria (2017)
Diploma in Computer Application, Federal College of Education (Sp.), Oyo (2011)
M. (Ed.) (Mathematics Education), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria (2005)
B. Sc. (Ed.) (Mathematics Education), University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria (2004)
N.C.E. (Mathematics/Geography, St. Andrew’s College of Education, Oyo (1996)
Selected Publications
Inclusive teaching: Attending to students with special needs Authors: Ayanwoye, O. K., & Obiabo, S. A. Complete Guide to Curriculum and Effective Teaching Strategies in the 21st Century (2026)
Aims and objectives of teaching mathematics as a school subject. In The Methodology of Science Teaching Authors: Ayanwoye, O. K., & Oladele, A. A. Science Education Department, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2025)
Breaking the silence: Exploring the power of communication and predisposing forces in adolescent early sexual initiation and sexual violence in southwest Nigeria Authors: Ogunwole, E. A., & Ayanwoye, O. K. Contemporary Socio-Political National Issues and Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria: A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Comfort Adenike Onifade (2025)
Registered Teacher, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria - Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (2003/Valid)
Member, Mathematical Association of Nigeria - Mathematical Association of Nigeria (2021/Valid)
Life Member, Mathematical Association of Nigeria - Mathematical Association of Nigeria (2025/Valid)
Member, Academic Staff Union of Universities - Academic Staff Union of Universities (2019/Valid)
Grants
Research Grant - TETFund IBR (2025)
Research Grant - TETFund IBR (2026)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria - A (2003)
Mathematical Association of Nigeria - Life Member (2025)
Paper Presentation - Local
Artificial intelligence tools and their influence on language learners’ autonomy and critical thinking skills - Papers presented at the 3rd Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti International Conference. (2026, May 11 - 14)
Exploring the mediating role of AI usage in the influence of subjective norms and perceived behavioural control on academic engagement among Mathematics Undergraduates - Paper presented at the 61st Annual National Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (2025, August 31/September 05)
Meta analysis and systematic review of technological applications in the fourth industrial revolution and AI-based tools and technologies for article content generation among Nigerian scholars in the fourth industrial revolution: A systematic review using - Papers presented at the 2nd Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti International Conference (2025, March 10 - 13)
Assessment of teacher educators’ awareness and utilization of Extended Reality Technologies (XRT) in Nigerian universities’ lecture-room instructions - Paper presented at the 8th Annual State Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, Ogun State (2023, May 17 - 20)
Teacher personality traits as predictors of students’ achievement in Mathematics in Oyo state, Nigeria - Paper presented at the 1st Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti International Conference (October 25 - 28, 2021)
Teachers’ professional development and students’ Mathematical achievement - Paper presented at the 57th Annual National Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (August/September, 2021)
Motivational Variables as Predictors of Promoting Entrepreneurial Skills in Mathematics Education in Oyo State - Paper presented at the 5th Annual State Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, Ogun State (2020, March)
Impacts of instructional aids on teaching and learning of Mathematics - Paper presented at a Two-Day Conference Organized by Mathematical Association of Nigeria, Oyo State (2019, March)
Students’ psycho-social variables as determinants of students’ achievement in Mathematics in Oyo State - Paper presented at the 55th Annual National Conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (2018, August)
Mathematics teachers’ perceptions of the adequacy of budgetary allocation to education in Nigeria - Paper presented at the 3th National Conference of School of Education, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo (2017, November)
Appraisal of pre-service Mathematics teachers’ exposure to ICT in colleges of education in Oyo state, Nigeria - Paper presented at the 2016 International Conference of The Polytechnic, Ibadan (2016, February)
Effect of class size on public secondary school Students’ achievement in Mathematics - Paper presented at the School of Education, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo Seminar (2015, May)
Teachers’ and students' perception on the relevance of Mathematics in technical vocational education and training - Paper presented at the 5th National conference of the School of Science, Federal College of Education (Sp.), Oyo (2015, April)
Teachers’ perception on the use of Mathematical literacy to attain good governance and national security in Nigeria - Paper presented at the 6th National Conference of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), South-West Zone, Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin (2014, November)
The centenary qualities of a good Mathematics teacher - Paper presented at the 2nd National Conference of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo chapter, Oyo (2013, August)
Perception of junior secondary school Mathematics teachers on Mathematics curriculum implementation in Oyo metropolis - Paper presented at the 2nd National Conference of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo (2013, August)
A survey of Nigerian Educational Development Problems at 50 in Atiba, Oyo East and West Local Government Areas of Oyo State - Paper presented at the 2nd National Conference of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo (2010, November)
Nigerian Languages and National Value System: Mathematics in Focus - Paper presented at the 2nd National Conference of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo (2010, November)
Sustainable Reforms of Pupils’ Understanding of Number place-value Concept in Multidigit Addition and Subtraction Content in Teacher Education - Paper presented at the 1st National Conference of School of Education, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo (2010, April)
Paper Presentation - International
Exploring Artificial Intelligence Usage among Preservice Teachers: A Conditional Mediation Analysis - Paper presented at the 9th Teaching and Learning Conference. Organized by the University of Zululand (2025, October 22-24)
Gender Differences in Technological Readiness and Behavioural Intentions toward the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence: A Multigroup Analysis of Pre-Service Teachers - Paper presented at the 49th SASE Annual International Conference. Organized by the Southern African Society for Education (2025, October 01-03)
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Babatope Oladapo OGUNKEYE - Teachers' and Students' uses of digital technology in teaching and learning of Senior Secondary Mathematics in Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Nigeria (2026)
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Opeyemi Israel ADEGUN - Evaluation of Ethical considerations in the use of artificial intelligence in Nigeria higher education: Artificial intelligence and plagiarism detection in Research Reports (2026)
Tijani Quasim OLAYINKA - Pedagogical and psychological readiness as determinants of Artificial Intelligence integration in Biology instruction in Ekiti State tertiary institutions (2026)