Nigerian Council of Youth (Ekiti State Chapter)
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Olufunke Olutoyin Fajobi
Lecturer I
Department of Guidance and Counselling Education, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Educational Tests and Measurement Psychometrics and Educational Assessment Item Response Theory (IRT) Educational Statistics and Research Methods Educational Psychology Psychological Testing and Assessment Guidance and Counselling
Biography
Dr. Olutoyin Olufunke Fajobi is a Lecturer I in the Department of Guidance and Counselling Education, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria. She holds a B.Sc. in Statistics from the University of Ilorin, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Calabar, and an M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Tests and Measurement from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Chaplaincy from Redemption Chaplaincy International Academy.
Dr. Fajobi's academic and professional expertise spans educational measurement, psychometrics, educational statistics, educational psychology, psychological testing, and guidance and counselling. Her doctoral research examined the comparability of the psychometric properties of mathematics items constructed by WAEC and NECO for Nigerian secondary schools using Item Response Theory. She has taught courses in tests and measurement, research methods and statistics, educational psychology, psychological testing, counselling theories, special education, and counselling practicum. She has also supervised undergraduate students across various areas of education and counselling.
Her research interests include educational assessment and measurement, psychometric analysis, Item Response Theory, test development and validation, learner characteristics and academic outcomes, student well-being and behavioural issues, teacher effectiveness, professional development, and educational programme evaluation. Her scholarly works have addressed cognitive flexibility, academic performance, mental health literacy, help-seeking behaviour, bullying, aggressive behaviour, teacher training, lecturers' effectiveness, and educational assessment.
Dr. Fajobi has extensive experience in teacher professional development and educational administration. She has served as a facilitator for several teacher professional development programmes organized by the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and has held administrative responsibilities, including service in human resource management with SUBEB.
Research Interests
Educational measurement, testing and assessment
Psychometric properties of educational tests
Item Response Theory and modern measurement models
Test validity, reliability and test development
Educational statistics and quantitative research methods
Educational psychology and psychology of learning
Cognitive flexibility, academic motivation and learner characteristics
Students' academic performance and educational outcomes
Psychological testing in guidance and counselling
Student mental health, well-being and help-seeking behaviour
Bullying, aggressive behaviour and psychosocial issues in schools
Teacher effectiveness and professional development
Educational programme evaluation and impact assessment
Educational policy and quality assurance
Technology and artificial intelligence in education
Inclusive education and support for learners with special needs
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Tests and Measurement | Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti | 2020 |
| M.Ed Tests and Measurement | Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti | 2015 |
| PGD Education | University of Calabar | 2006 |
| B.Sc. Statistics | University of Ilorin, Nigeria | 1998 |
Awards
Ikere Local Government Education Authority
Ekiti State Local Government Secretary
Amoye Grammar School, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Membership of Professional Bodies
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Paper Presentation - Local
3rd International Conference on Education, Science and Technology (ICEST), Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Undergraduate Project Supervision
PARENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN IDO-OSI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE
impact of Guidance and counselling in mitigating Gender-based violence among Secondary School Students in Oye Local Government, Ekiti State.
Influence of media consumption on body image and self esteem among Guidance and Counseling students of FUOYE
Impact of School counselling programs on Students Academic performance: A case study of Oye Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria
Impact of Domestic Violence on the academic performance of students in Ekiti State July 2025
Impact of drug abuse counselling programs among secondary school in Ekiti State
The influence of Guidance and counselling service on career choice of secondary students in Ekiti State
Influence of instructional materials on the effective teaching of business study in junior secondary schools in Oye Local government, Ekiti State
Course Teaching
Tests and Measurement in Education
Research Methods and Statistics in Education
Statistical Methods in Educational Management
Subject Methodology 1 (Mathematics Education)
Drug Abuse Counseling
Adolescent Psychology
Special Education
Testing in Counseling and Techniques in Continuous Assessment
Selected Publications
Internet Addiction and Academic Fatigue, Engagement, and Performance among Undergraduates in Southwestern Universities in Nigeria.
Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Fajobi, O. O., Adegboyega, S. M., Fadiya, A. A., Akinola, O. T., Olayinka, F. O., Ajimuse, M. S., Okocha, S. N., Olayiwola-Adedoja, T. O., Olubodun, O. A., Babalola, A. T., & Grion, V.
Higher Learning Research Communications, • 2025
Impact of Health Literacy and Knowledge on Mental Health and Attitude towards Help-Seeking among Undergraduates: The Moderating Effect of Gender and Age.
Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Fajobi, O. O., Aribamikan, C., Adekoya, A.F., Okocha, S.N., Babalola, A. T., Arogundade, A. O., Blignuat, S., & Doh Nubia, W.
Health Education (Emerald Journal). • 2025
Open publicationRoles of support systems for students with learning disabilities in Ekiti State.
Authors: Olatunbosun, O. S., Olayiwola-Adedoja, T. O., Adaramoye, T. O., Fajobi, O. O.
UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies • 2025
Open publicationCognitive Flexibility and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Mathematics in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Aborisade, O. O. & Fajobi, O. O.
African Journal of Behavioural and Scale Development Research, • 2025
Open publicationExamining the psychometric properties of WAEC and NECO mathematics items for Nigerian secondary schools using a 3-parameter logistic model.
Authors: Fajobi, O. O.
UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies • 2024
Assessment of the impact Of UBEC/SUBEB School-Based Training Programmes on Primary School Teachers’ Pedagogical Skills in Ekiti State
Authors: Aborisade, O. O., Fajobi, O. O., & Ope-Ajayi, O. A.
International Journal of Educational Foundations and Management, • 2024
Perceptions and experiences of bullying among primary school learners in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Arogundade, A. O., Odinko, M, N., Adeniran, S. A., Fajobi, O. O.,Udemba, E. C., Aruleba, A. L. & Adekoya, A. F
A Taylor and Francis Journal • 2023
Psychosocial Factors as Predictors of Aggressive Behaviours among Primary School Learners
Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Sanni, K.T., Adeniran, A. S., Blignaut, S., Adeniran, A, S., Dikko, B. O., Fajobi, O. O., Adekoya, A. F., Udemba, E. S., & Adegboyega, S. M
A Wiley Journal • 2023
Evaluating University Students' Perception of Lecturers' Effectiveness in Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: . Sanni, K.T., Osiesi, M. P., Adeniran, A. S., Obateru, O. T., Akomolafe, O.D., Dikko, B. O., Blignaut, S., Adekoya, A. F., Aruleba, A.L., & Fajobi, O.O
Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice • 2023
Genders' Impact on Teachers' Perceived Training, Societal status, and Remuneration in Ekiti State Secondary Schools, Nigeria
Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Fajobi, O.O., Oke, C.C., & Aruleba, A.L.
Gender & Behaviour; • 2022
Investigating the Forms, Causes, Effects, and Solutions to Challenging Behaviours among Public Primary Schools in Ibadan 5 South West, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Sanni, K. T., & Fajobi, O. O
A Taylor and Francis Journal • 2021
Students’ Academic Motivation in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: Influence of Age, Gender and Academic Discipline
Authors: Osiesi, M. P. & Fajobi, O.O.
Journal of Positive Psychology and Counseling • 2020
Primary School Teachers’ Variables as Determinant of Learners’ Mathematics Achievement in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Authors: Fajobi, O. O & Osiesi, M. P
MESTER • 2020
Research Terminologies Awareness and Project Writing Challenges of Education Undergraduate Students in Federal Universities in Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Fajobi, O.O & Osiesi, M. P
African Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Research • 2020
Comparative analysis of psychometric properties of mathematics items constructed by WAEC and NECO in Nigeria using item response theory approach
Authors: Aborisade, O. J., & Fajobi, O. O
Educational Research and Reviews • 2020
Mathematics Teachers’ Quality: A Sine Qua Non For Enhanced Primary Education in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Osiesi, M. P. & Fajobi, O.O
IOSR Journal of Research and Method in Education • 2019
Fostering Mathematics Achievement: The impact of age, gender and self-esteem using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale on Secondary School Students in Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Osiesi, M. P. & Fajobi, O.O
West African Journal of Education • 2019
An Assessment of Students’ Perceived Ability and Attitude towards Entrepreneurial Education in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Authors: Osiesi, M. P. & Fajobi, O.O.
American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research • 2019
An Assessment of Teachers Knowledge, Attitude to and Perception of Statistics in Oyo State Primary School, Nigeria
Authors: Fajobi, O.O. & Osiesi, M. P
British Journal of Education • 2019
The perception of students in general studies computer-based tests in universities in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Fajobi, O. O., & Olatunji, O. A.
FUOYE Journal of Education • 2019
Emotional intelligence as prediction of career decision making self-efficacy in Ondo West Local Government of Ondo State.
Authors: Fajobi, O. O., & Bankole, K. M.
FUOYE Journal of Education • 2019
The development and validation of mathematics multiple choice test items for junior secondary school three (JSS 3) students in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Fajobi, O. O.
Global Scientific Journals • 2019
Validity of post unified tertiary matriculation examination (Post-UTME) as screening instrument for selecting candidates into degree programmes in Nigeria universities
Authors: Oluwatayo, J. A., & Fajobi, O. O
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, • 2015
