FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Samuel Toyin Famuwagun
Lecturer I
Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Chemistry teaching, Curriculum development and Curriculum Implementation
Biography
Dr. Samuel Toyin Famuwagun hails from Ese-Akoko in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. For his early education, he attended St. John's Anglican Primary School, Ese-Akoko. He proceeded to Ajuwa Grammar School, Okeagbe-Akoko for his Junior Secondary School education and later to Ilemopo Comprehensive Secondary School, Irun-Akoko for his Senior Secondary School education. Dr. Famuwagun obtained the Nigeria Certificate in Education in Computer Science/Chemistry from the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti. He earned a B.Sc. (Ed) in Chemistry from the University of Ado-Ekiti, and subsequently obtained both his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Science Education with a specialization in Chemistry from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Dr. S.T. Famuwagun is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. He also serves as the Acting Head of the Department of Science Education. His areas of research interest include: Computer-mediated teaching in Science, with particular focus on Chemistry; virtual laboratory applications in Chemistry teaching; Curriculum development and implementation in Chemistry; Gender issues in Chemistry education; Students’ attitudes toward Chemistry; and the influence of school location and school type on Chemistry learning, among others. He has published extensively in reputable learned journals within and outside Nigeria. He has also contributed chapters to books and co-authored several books, including:Current Issues in Curriculum, The Methodology of Science Teaching Foundations of Effective Teaching, A Complete Guide to Curriculum and Effective Teaching Strategies in the 21st Century to date. He has over 25 scholarly publications to his credit. He is a member of several academic and professional associations. Dr. Famuwagun is happily married and blessed with children.
Research Interests
Virtual laboratory applications in Chemistry teaching; Curriculum development and implementation in Chemistry; Gender issues in Chemistry education; Students’ attitudes toward Chemistry; and the influence of school location and school type on Chemistry learning
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc (Ed) | University of Ado-Ekiti | 2007 |
| Ph.D | Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti | 2019 |
| M.Ed | Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti | 2015 |
| NCE | College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti | 2000 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Paper Presentation - Local
Faculty of Education International conference. 25th-28th October, 2021 at the Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Selected Publications
Principals’ administrative effectiveness, school climate and counseling interventions as predictors of students’ achievement in Basic Science and Technology in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Ekeh, D. O., Ani, M. I., Ekeh, C. L., Mbonu-Adigwe, B. U., Attah, I. O., Eze, C. N., … Chukwu, P. N. (2026)
Veredas Do Direito, 23(6), e235961 • 2026
Open publicationMicrowave-Assisted Green Synthesis and Characterization of NiO and NiO/Cu Nanoparticles Derived from Diplopterys cabrerana Leaf Extract
Authors: Omotunde, O. I., Famuwagun, S. T., Gurgur, E., Ogunjobi, A. O., Olumide, O. F., & Ojoko, A. A.
FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS), 11(1), 216-226 • 2026
Innovative Learner-Centred Teaching Method for the 21st Century University Lecturers
Authors: Ogunjobi, A.O., Ajimuse, G.A., Oyegbami,G.A., Famuwagun, S.T., Daramola, R, & Ajewole, I. P.
Journal of Innovations in Educational Assessment.7(1),220-239 • 2025
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Knowledge Transfer: A Systematic Review
Authors: Jacob, K. O. Mavellous, O,. Adebayo,O.K.,Fagbemi, I.J., Famuwagun S.T. & Sanni. K.
Journal of Information and Communication Technology (IJCT) • 2025
Cultural approaches to classroom learning and management
Authors: Sina Fakoyede, Femi Babalola, Foluke Abiona, Samuel Famuwagun
Cultural studies of Science Education • 2025
Open publicationImproving Senior Secondary School Students Performance in Chemistry Through Laboratory-Based Teaching Strategy
Authors: Samuel, T. Famuwagun, Akinola, J. Ayomide, & Adebisi, O. Awodun
International Journal of Education 7(9):30-39 • 2024
Teacher’s Perception of the Difficult Topics in Senior Secondary School Chemistry Curriculum in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Famuwagun, S.T. & Ambode, B.A.
FUOYE International Journal of Education FIJEDF) 5(1):163-174 • 2022
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