Dr. Stella Kemilola Ekundayo

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Education · Department of Chemistry Education

Specialization Chemistry Education

Phone: +2348139116120

Email: stella.ekundayo@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Stella Kemilola Ekundayo is a seasoned Science Education scholar and Senior Lecturer at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, with over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. She has an extensive record of scholarly publications, including several in Scopus-indexed journals, with research interests centered on technology integration and innovative pedagogies in chemistry education. Dr. Ekundayo has held key leadership roles such as Coordinator of the Department of Science Education. She has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students and served as an External Examiner to Walter Sisulu University, South Africa. A registered member of TRCN and STAN, her career reflects outstanding dedication to educational advancement, mentorship, and community service.

Research Interests

Computer Assisted Instruction in Secondary and Tertiaty Education

Qualifications

• NCE, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti (1994)
• B.Sc.Ed, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (1999)
• M.Ed, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2012)
• Ph.D., Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2017)

Selected Publications

1. 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. B., & Bankole, H. B.
   Education Sciences (2026)
2. Improving equitable access to library resources in tertiary institutions: Overcoming policy, infrastructure, and socio-cultural barriers
   Authors: Fakoyede, S. J., Babalola, F. E., Ekundayo, S. K., & Alabi, D. O.
   The Journal of Academic Librarianship (2026)
3. Integrating Technology in Science Education: Exploring the efficacy of Virtual Labs, Interactive Simulation and Digital tools in Enhancing Student Learnning outcomes on Science Education.
   Authors: Ekundayo S.K., Babalola F.E., Fakoyede S.J. and Alabi D.O.
   International Journal of Educational Foundations and Management. (2025)
4. Teacher’s Perceptions of Technology Integration Impact: Implications for Self-Efficacy and Student Engagement in Science Classrooms.
   Authors: Babalola F.E., Fakoyede S.J., Ekundayo S.K. and Alabi D.O.
   EKSU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. (2025)
5. The Effect of Experiential Learning Activities, Interest, and Motivation on Academic Performance of Students in Biology.
   Authors: Alabi, D., Babalola, F., Ekundayo, S.K., & Fakoyede, S.
   International Journal of Education and Emerging Practices (2025)
6. Evaluating the effectiveness of multimedia integration in enhancing physics instruction in secondary schools.
   Authors: Babalola, F. E., Fakoyede, S. J., Ojobola, F. B., Ayodeji, M. A., Ekundayo, S. K., & Alabi, D. O
   Discover Education (2025)
7. Oxidative Stress, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Apoptosis in the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease.
   Authors: Ekundayo, B.E, Obafemi, T.O., Adewale O.B., Oyinloye, B.E., &Ekundayo S.K
   Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics (2024)
8. Teacher’s perspectives on Library practice in Nigeria secondary schools through the Levis of science literacy.
   Authors: Babalola. F.E., Fakoyede, S.J., Ojobola, F.B., Ekundayo, S.K., Famuwagun S.T., & Alabi, D.O.
   International Information & Library Review (2024)
9. Recent progress in Carbon-based nanomaterials: Criticaal review.
   Authors: Ayanda O.S., Mmuoegbulam. A.O., Okezie. O., Iya N.I.D, Mohammed, S.E., James, P.H., Muhammed, A.B., Urumke. A.A, Alim S.A Yahaya, S.M., Ojo, A, Adaramoye. T.O., Ekundayo, S.K, Abdullahi, A, & Badamosi, H
   Journal of Nano particle Research (2024)
10. Teachers classroom practices and the Nigerian Policy on Education: Implications for Science teaching in Nigerian Secondary schools.
    Authors: Fakoyede, S.J, Babalola, F.E., Ogundare Abosede, Ekundayo, S.K.& Fasasi S.O
    Journal of Educational Innovation & Development (2024)
11. Teachers’ Perspectives on Integrating Simulations and Virtual Learning in the Science Classroom; A Mixed Mode Approach.
    Authors: Fakoyede S.J., Babalola F.E., Ekundayo S.K., Alabi D.O., and Jooda B.A.
    Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education. (2024)
12. Mentoring: A Dying Culture in Higher Institutions
    Authors: Ekundayo H.T., Oyerinde D.O., Ekundayo S.K., and Jimola F.E.
    Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education (2024)
13. Effect of Computer Assisted Instructional Package on Public and Private Schools Chemistry Students Achievement in Ondo State.
    Authors: Ekundayo S.K.
    African Journal of Studies in Education (2024)
14. Teachers’ Instructional Techniques and Students’ Retention in Chemistry.
    Authors: Ekundayo S.K
    European Journal of Education Studies (2023)
15. Knowledge Gathering and Knowledge Sharing as Correlates of Teachers’ Jog Performance in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State.
    Authors: Odeyemi A.A, Ekundayo S.K., Bamikole O.I.
    International Journal of Educational Foundations and Management. (2023)
16. Gender Moderation and Mother Tongue Medium of Instruction Effect on Learners Academic Performance in Basic Science in Anambra State Primary Schools, Nigeria.
    Authors: Adeniran S.A., Ameze U., Ekundayo S.K.
    Gender and Behaviour (IBSS). (2023)
17. Towards Managing Modern Challenges in Education: The Roles of Science Teachers.
    Authors: Ekundayo S.K., Alabi D.O.
    EKSU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. (2023)
18. The Teacher and Classroom Management in Teaching Practice Exercise.
    Authors: Akinsuroju O.E., Ekundayo S.K., Bamikole O.I., Kolawole A.O.
    International Journal of Educational Foundations and Management. (2023)
19. Gallic acid and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
    Authors: Obafemi T.O., Ekundayo B.E., Adewale O.B. Obafemi B.A., Anadozie S.O., Adu I.A., Onasanya A.O., Ekundayo S.K.
    Phytomedicine plus (2023)
20. Pedagogical perspectives in Integrating ICT in science teaching: A mixed method Approach.
    Authors: Fakoyede, S.J, Babalola,F.E., Ekundayo, S. K., & Abiona,G.O.F
    EKSU Journal of multidisciplinary studies (2023)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria - Member
• Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) - Member

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• 3. Ajayi Lois Ife-Atinuke - Assessment of awareness, availability and utilisation of digital devices for teaching and learning biology in senior secondary schools in Ekiti State (2025)
• 4. Ogunsola Babatope (2025)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• 1. Arise Imoleayo Matilda - Improving the Capacity of Secondary School Teachers’ Use of Inquiry-Based Teaching Method, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Science Classroom (2025)
• 2. Yakubu Asabe Sarat - Interacting with Artificial Intelligence Tools in Laboratory Based Practical Work in Nigerian Secondary Schools: Prospects and Implications (2025)

Course Teaching

• EDU 203 - Subject Methodology I
• EDU 401 - Teaching Practice I
• EDU 499 - Project
• EDU 411 - Curriculum and Instruction II
• SED 421 - Seminar in Science Education
• EDU 224 - Curriculum and Instruction I
• SED 324 - School Science Laboratory
• SED 104 - Sociological Theories for Chemistry Teachers
• EDU 312 - Teaching Practice I
• EDU 201 - Curriculum, Curriculum Delivery and General Teaching Methods
• SED 201 - Philosophy and Ethics for Chemistry Teachers
• EDU 411 - Curriculum and Instruction II
• EDU 401 - Teaching Practice II
• SED 204 - Challenges and Opportunities for Chemistry Teachers
• EDU 302 - Teaching Practice I
• SED 803 - Development of Scientific Explanation in Children
• EDU 302 - Teaching Practice I
• EDU 806 - Innovations in Science Education
• EDU 808 - Thesis
• EDU 912 - Thesis