Member
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Stella Kemilola Ekundayo
Senior Lecturer
Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Chemistry Education
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Assessment of awareness, availability and utilisation of digital devices for teaching and learning biology in senior secondary schools in Ekiti State
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
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
Interacting with Artificial Intelligence Tools in Laboratory Based Practical Work in Nigerian Secondary Schools: Prospects and Implications
Course Teaching
Subject Methodology I
Teaching Practice I
Project
Curriculum and Instruction II
Seminar in Science Education
Curriculum and Instruction I
School Science Laboratory
Sociological Theories for Chemistry Teachers
Teaching Practice I
Curriculum, Curriculum Delivery and General Teaching Methods
Philosophy and Ethics for Chemistry Teachers
Curriculum and Instruction II
Teaching Practice II
Challenges and Opportunities for Chemistry Teachers
Teaching Practice I
Development of Scientific Explanation in Children
Teaching Practice I
Innovations in Science Education
Thesis
Thesis
Selected Publications
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
Open publicationImproving 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
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
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
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
Open publicationEvaluating 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
Open publicationOxidative 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
Open publicationTeacher’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
Open publicationRecent 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
Open publicationTeachers 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
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
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
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
Teachers’ Instructional Techniques and Students’ Retention in Chemistry.
Authors: Ekundayo S.K
European Journal of Education Studies • 2023
Open publicationKnowledge 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
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
Towards Managing Modern Challenges in Education: The Roles of Science Teachers.
Authors: Ekundayo S.K., Alabi D.O.
EKSU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. • 2023
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
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
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
