DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Our Mission & Vision
Nurturing a Vision
The Department of Science Education, Ekiti State University, continues to strengthen its commitment to advancing the frontiers of science teaching, research, and innovation in Nigeria and beyond. Our vision is to be a world-class academic department, dedicated to transforming science education and inspiring excellence in teaching, learning, and research for the benefit of society.
Oginni, O.I (Ph.D)
Ag. HOD, Science Education
Head of the Department of Science Education, Ekiti State University, on 1st August 2025. A committed scholar and educator, he is focused on advancing excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement to strengthen the department’s impact.
Lecturers in the Department
Meet the dedicated educators and researchers driving excellence and innovation in science education at Ekiti State University.
Dr. O.I. Oginni
Mathematics Education
omoniyi.oginni@eksu.edu.ng
Prof. O.T. Owolabi
Physics Education
olabode.owolabi@eksu.edu.ng
Prof. S.A. Jegede
Chemistry Education
akingbade.samuel@eksu.edu.ng
Prof. (Mrs) A. Popoola
Mathematics Education
agnes.popoola@eksu.edu.ng
Prof (Mrs) K.A. Omotayo
Curriculum and Instruction
kehinde.omotayo@eksu.edu.ng
Prof. P.O. Ajayi
Physics Education
oladeji.ajayi@eksu.edu.ng
Prof. J.O. Fatoba
Biology Education
oba.fatoba@eksu.edu.ng
Dr. J.O. Adedayo
Physics Education
olugbenga.adedayo@eksu.edu.ng
Dr. (Mrs) M.F. Ayeni
Biology Education
foluso.ayeni@eksu.edu.ng
Dr. (Mrs) L.F. Ajayi
Chemistry Education
folasayo.ajayi@eksu.edu.ng
Dr. (Mrs) F.F. Adegbola
Curriculum and Instruction
funmi.adegbola@eksu.edu.ng
Dr. P.O. Olugbuyi
Chemistry Education
olubunmi.olugbuyi@eksu.edu.ng
Dr. T. Oniya
Integrated Science Education
toluwa.oniya@eksu.edu.ng
Dr. G.P. Aina
Integrated Science Education
patains@gmail.com
Miss M.J. Odunyemi
Integrated Science Education
morayo.odunyemi@eksu.edu.ng
Departmental Staff
Our Laboratory Staff and Administrative Staffs
Dr. (Mrs) T.F. Otoide
Senior Technologist
Mrs O.N. Ojo
Data Processing Officer
Mrs. O.S. Bosede
Chief Clerical Officer
Past Heads of Department
Meet the former Heads of Department whose guidance and service laid the foundation for our success. Their commitment to science education continues to inspire our work today.
Dr. (Mrs) K.K. Omotayo
2015-2017
Dr. P.O. Ajayi
2017-2019
Dr. S.M. Olatunbosun
2019-2021
Dr. J.O. Fatoba
2021-2023
Dr. J.O. Adedayo
2023-2025
Brief History of the department
The Department of Science Education was established in August 2015 out of the Department of Curriculum Studies which had been in existence since the Inception of Faculty of Education in the University in 1983/84 academic session.
The creation of the Department was based on the recommendation of the Accreditation panel to restructure the Faculty to house programmes properly in their corresponding proposed to the University Governing Council at its meeting on Departments. Sequel to that, the Senate of the University 10th of October, 2014 where the restructuring was considered and approved.
The Department runs undergraduate programmes in Basic Science Education, Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Computer Science Education, Environmental Education, Mathematics Education and Physics Education. Also, post-graduate programmes at Masters, M.Phil, Ph.D levels are run in the Department of Science Education and Curriculum Studies.
