Dr. Oluwatoyin Tolu Obateru

Lecturer I | Director, Sandwich and Affiliate Programmes

Faculty of Education · Department of English Language Education

Specialization English Language Education

Office: Faculty of Education

Phone: 08033903668

Email: oluwatoyin.obateru@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Oluwatoyin Tolu Obateru is a Language Education specialist. She obtained her Bachelor degree and Master degree in English Language Education from University of Ilorin and later earned Doctor of Philosophy in Language Education From Ekiti State University. An academia with teaching experience spanning 20 years, she teaches Language Communication Skills, Theories of Language Learning ,Second Language Acquisition, Digital Literacy, Intercultural Communication, Literacy Theories, Teaching English as a Second Language, Language Planning and Policy and Principles of Curriculum Design in English Language & Literature in English to undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
Through her teaching, research, and academic mentorship, Dr. Obateru has contributed to the development of language education by advocating learner-centered pedagogy, digital transformation in education, and the responsible integration of emerging technologies into teaching and learning. Her work reflects a commitment to addressing contemporary educational challenges while preparing learners and educators for the demands of an increasingly digital academic environment. She is a reviewer for notable journals under Common Grounds Network.

Research Interests

English Language Learning, Language Pedagogy, Artificial intelligence in Education, Digital Literacy, and Teacher Education.

Qualifications

• B.A.(Ed) English Language Education, University of Ilorin,Ilorin (1999)
• M.Ed English Language Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin (2013)
• PhD, Ekiti State University ,Ado-Ekiti (2018)

Selected Publications

1. Virtualizing Practical Science Education: A Sociological Analysis of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
   Authors: Fakoyede, S. J., Babalola, F. E., Obateru, O. T., Akomolafe, O. D., Alabi, D. O., & Ekundayo, S. K.
   Higher Learning Research Communications, 16 (1). (2026)
2. EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY PROGRAMME (AILP) IN PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE USE OF AI TOOLS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYE-EKITI.
   Authors: Obateru, Oluwatoyin Tolu, & Daramola, Christiana Adejokemi
   UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 19(4). Retrieved from (2025)
3. High school teachers’ pedagogical experiences of students with hearing impairments
   Authors: Sina J. Fakoyede, Femi E. Babalola, Oluwatoyin Obateru, Oluwayemisi Akomolafe & Sunday A. Adeniran
   Educational Research and Evaluation, DOI: 10.1080/13803611.2025.2586104 (2025)
4. Gender and Digital Literacy Impact on Undergraduates’ Artificial Intelligence Anxiety in Southwestern Nigerian Universities.
   Authors: Obateru,O.T., Oyedokun-Alli, W.A., Shittu,S.B
   The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Educational Studies. 20(4) ISSN 2327-2570 (2025)
5. Unpacking the Relationship among Undergraduates’ Artificial Intelligence Anxiety, Readiness, Perceived Competence, and Digital Literacy.
   Authors: Obateru,O.T., Oyedokun-Alli, W.A., Shittu,S.B
   The International Journal of Learning in Higher Education. 33(1) ISSN: 2327-8749 (2025)
6. tressors, Coping Strategies, and Achievement during Teaching Practicum in a Nigerian Public University.
   Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Omokhabi, U. S., Adeniran, S. A., Akomolafe, O. D., Obateru, O. T., Oke, C. C., & Aruleba, A. L
   Higher Learning Research Communications, 13 (1). (2023)
7. Exploring the perceptions and experiences of university lecturers on corrective feedback in students' research project supervision: a case for computer-mediated mode
   Authors: Osiesi, M.P., Azeez,F.A., Adeniran, S.A., Akomolafe,O.D., Obateru,O.T., Oke,C.C.,Aruleba, A.L., Adekoya,A.F & Olawole, A.O.
   Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (2023)
8. Effect of Differentiated Phonics Instructional Strategy on Primary School Pupil’s Learning Outcomes in English Literacy Skills in Ikere - Ekiti
   Authors: Alonge, S., Obadare, F. T, Obateru, O.T.
   Journal of Humanities, Kampala International University, 1, (2) (2017)

Grants

• Institution Based Research - Tetfund (2024) - Amount: NAIRA 2,400,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria - Member (2003)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Bridging Digital Divide in Language Education for Sustainable Development. - 3rd International Conference on Education, Science and Technology: Empowering the Next Generation of Scholars: Bridging Digital Divide for Global Knowledge, Advancement and Sustainable Development. Bamidele Olumilua University of Education and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (2024)

Paper Presentation - International

• Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence Tools in English Language Writing: Perspectives of Nigerian Teachers and Learners. - Southern African Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Conference. Traditions, transformations, and African thought: Imagining Linguistics in Africa for the 21st century. Nelson Mandela University (2025)

Course Teaching

• ELE 201 - Introduction to Teaching Writing (25/26 - 1st Semester)
• ELE 203 - Media Literacy and Language Learning (25/26-1st Semester)
• ELE 311 - Language Testing and Assessment (25/26-1st Semester)
• ELE 315 - Issues in Language Education (25/26-1st Semester)
• ELE 348 - Theories of Language Learning (25/26 - 2nd Semester)
• PGDE 705 - Introduction to Teaching Profession (25/26- 1st Semester)
• ELE 803 - Theory and Practice in Language Education (25/26- 1st Semester)
• ELE 808 - Seminar in Language Education (25/26- 2nd Semester)
• ELE 809 - Testing and Assessment in English Language and Literature (25/26- 1st Semester)
• ELE 202 - Business Communication and Professional English (25/26- 2nd Semester)

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