Dr Charles Kivunja - Publications
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International journal articles
Kivunja, C. & Wood, D. (2011). Multigrade pedagogy and practice: Accelerating Millennium Development Goals for Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Learning. International Conference on Learning. Mauritius 5 – 8 July 2011.
Kivunja, C., Reitano, P. & Porter, K. (2010). Towards better global citizenship through exposure to controversial issues in Social Science lessons. Journal of Social Science :The Social Educator.
Kivunja, C. & Sims, M. (2010). Listening to the voices of stakeholders in multigrade settings in Zambia. Sent for Review: International Journal of Educational Development.
Kivunja, C., Kuyini, B. & Maxwell, T. (2010). Experiences of African refugee migrants in the Newcastle-Armidale-Coffs Harbour triangle. Submitted for Review: Journal of Social Sciences.
Kivunja, C., Kuyini, B. & Maxwell, T. (2010). Multigrade education as a means to achieving universal primary education: A case study of Bhutan. Submitted for Review: Journal of Curriculum Studies.
Sims, M., Nagaddya, T., Nakaggwa, F., Kivunja, C., Ngungutse, D. & Ayot, E. (2010). Children’s experiences of social exclusion: What is it like living in a slum in Kampala? Submitted for Review: Journal of Global Child Research.
Kivunja, C., Boyd, J., Reitano, P., Jones, M. & Harrington, I. (2009). Beginning teachers employed on a casual basis: Their lived experiences and strategies to cope. The International Society for Teacher Education.
Kivunja, C. (2007). A grounded theory analysis of the impacts of multicampus colleges, structural reform on pedagogies and learning in 14 Public Schools in New South Wales. International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning, vol. no. 1, pp. 30 - 49.
Kivunja, C. (2006). Innovative pedagogical intervention through structural reform of schools: Experiential outcomes at Oatley senior Campus of Georges River College, New South Wales, Australia. Paper accepted for publication by the Journal of Innovation in Education. http://www.cybertext.net.au
Refereed papers and conference proceedings
Kivunja, C. & Wood, D. (2011). Multigrade pedagogy and practice: Accelerating Millennium Development Goals for Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Learning. International Conference on Learning. Mauritius 5 – 8 July 2011.
Kivunja, C. & Stewart, C. (2010). Sharing the organisational vision: A catalyst for change with interactive technologies. In Z. Abas et al. (Eds). (2010). Proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010, (pp. 743 751). AACE.
Kivunja, C. (2009). Qualitative data analysis made easy using Leximancer qualitative software. Paper presented at a workshop for the Australasian Narrative Conference, University of New England, June 2009.
Kivunja, C. (2009). Celebrating innovative qualitative data analysis using Leximancer. Paper presented at the 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of New England, June, 2009.
Kivunja, C. & Stewart ,C. (2009). Unity through shared purpose: Enabling Nurse Educators prepare for rural learners. Paper presented at the ANZIECS Conference. UNE, November, 2009.
Kivunja, C. (2008). How successes of collaborative school partnerships offer hope for framing collegial school leaderships of the future. Paper presented at the 5th International Lifelong Learning Conference, Yeppoon, University of Central Queensland, 16th - 19th June 2008.
Boyd, J., Kivunja, C., Reitano, P., Jones, M. & Harrington, I. (2008). Casual beginning teachers: Who cares? Paper presented at the International Conference of the Australian Council of Education, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 13th - 15th April, 2008.
Kivunja, C. & Reitano, P. (2008). Teaching controversial issues in schools to prepare children for a sustainable global village. Paper presentation at the International Educational Research Conference of the AARE, Brisbane, 30th November - 4th December, 2008.
Kivunja, C. (2008). Celebrating innovations in education: Making sense of qualitative discourse using the new qualitative software Leximancer. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Asia Pacific Educational Research Association, National Institute of Education, Singapore, 26th - 28th November, 2008.
Kivunja, C. (2007). A qualitative inquiry of the impacts of multicampus colleges' structural reform on pedagogies and learning in 14 Public Schools in New South Wales. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Pedagogies and Learning, Faculty of Education, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Campus, 27th - 28th September 2007.
Kivunja, C. (2007). Effectiveness of the multicampus college model in delivering improved secondary school pedagogy and students' learning outcomes: Lessons from New South Wales DET schools. Paper presented at the International Education Research Conference of the AARE, Western Australia, Fremantle, 25th - 29th November, 2007.
Kivunja, C. (2006). A New Dynamics Paradigm for analysing leadership and the structural-cultural dynamics in an educational organisation. Refereed paper presented at the AARE International Conference. Adelaide, Monday 27th – Thursday 30th November, 2007.
Seminar presentations and workshops
Kivunja, C. & Sims, M. (2011). UNE – SOE – Africa Multigrade education capacity building adventures: Lived experiences and opportunities. Presentation at UNE, School Of Education Seminar Series; April 2011.
Kivunja, C. (2011). Making meaning of qualitative interview transcripts using Leximancer software: A thematic approach to relational analysis. Paper presented at a workshop for Action Research Methods, University of New England, April 2011.
Kivunja, C. & Kuyini, B. (2009). Settlement problems of African refugees in the Newcastle, Tamworth and Armidale triangle. A work in progress paper presented in the School of Education Seminar Series, University of New England.
Kivunja, C. Maxwell, T. and Bennett, A. (2009). Capacity building for the provision of multigrade pedagogy: The case for Uganda and Zambia. A work in progress paper presented in the School of Education Seminar Series, University of New England.
Kivunja, C. (2008). Importance of people in leadership: Analysis of personal leadership styles. Paper presented at the Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship Program, School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, 7th - 19th April, 2008.
Kivunja, C. (2008). Leadership for educational change: A New Dynamics Paradigm for analysing educational change. Paper presented at the Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship Program, School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, 7th - 19th April, 2008.
Kivunja, C., Boyd, J., Reitano, P., Jones, M. & Harrington, I. (2008). Beginning teachers employed on a casual basis: Their lived experiences and strategies to cope. Paper presented at the 28th Annual International Seminar of the International Society for Teacher Education, School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, 20th - 25th April, 2008.
Kivunja, C. (2008). Qualitative inquiry using Leximancer qualitative software. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Rural and Regional TalentED Conference, School of Education, University of New England, Armidale 2nd - 3rd May, 2008.
Kivunja, C. (2008). Simplifying qualitative data analysis using Leximancer qualitative data software. Paper presented at the 3rd Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, 15th - 18th July, 2008.
Kivunja, C. (2007). Leadership and time management in educational research. Paper presented at the 2nd Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, 14th - 17th July, 2007.
Kivunja, C. (2006). Relationship between structural and cultural dynamics in four multi-campus colleges: Empirical evidence, data analysis, results policy recommendations and conclusions. A Report presented to Principals of selected multi-campus colleges DET, NSW, April 2006.
Kivunja, C. (2005). Multiplier effects of the structural and cultural dynamics of a multi-campus college on the learning community in which it is established. Refereed paper presented at the Scholarship and Community College Conference. UWS, Bankstown Campus, October 7th – 9th.
Kivunja, C. (2004). A new dynamics paradigm for analysing the structural and cultural dynamics in an educational organisation. Poster Session presented at the Postgraduate Research Conference, UWS, Bankstown Campus, October 12th.
Kivunja, C. (2003). Management of multi-campus colleges as learning organisations. Poster Session presented at the Postgraduate Research Conference, UWS, Bankstown Campus October 14th – 15th
Book chapters
Kivunja, C. (2010). New school structures and principalship leadership styles emerging in NSW secondary schools and their impacts on teaching and learning. Book Chapter. Accepted: University of South Pacific
Kivunja, C., Boyd, J., Harrington, I., Reitano, P. & Jones, M. (2010). Investigating the experiences of beginning teachers employed casually to match supply to demand. In Halloway, W. & Maurer, J. (Eds). International Research in Teacher Education: Current Perspectives. Book Chapter 20; pp. 283-305.
Theses
Kivunja, C. (2006). The structural and cultural dynamics of a multi-campus college: A case study inquiry of four multi-campus colleges in New South Wales. PhD Thesis. UWS, Sydney, Australia.
Kivunja, C. (2002). The establishment, leadership and improvement of educational organisations to improve quality teaching and learning. A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Educational Leadership. UWS, Penrith Campus, pp. 162.