Mr. Narthan Mbalu Jaba

Head of Department of Teacher Education (Primary)

Professional Profile

Mr. Nathan Mbalu Jaba is a dedicated educator and academic leader specializing in educational administration, curriculum development, sociology of education, and the pedagogical and theoretical aspects of education.

Academic Qualifications

M.Phil in Education - Master of Philosophy in Education
M.Ed. - Master of Education
B.Ed. - Bachelor of Education
T.C. - Teaching Certificate
Ph.D. Candidate - Currently pursuing doctoral studies at School of Education, Njala University Bo Campus

Current Positions

Lecturer and Head of Department of Teacher Education (Primary) in the School of Basic Education at Njala University.

District Coordinator for Distance Education Programme at Njala University Bo Center.

Areas of Expertise

Educational Administration - Leadership and management in educational settings
Curriculum Development - Design and implementation of educational programs
Sociology of Education - Social aspects and contexts of educational systems
Pedagogical and Theoretical Aspects of Education - Teaching methodologies and educational theory

Professional Contributions

Mr. Nathan Mbalu Jaba has made significant contributions to the educational landscape through:

Academic Research Projects - Contributing to scholarly research in education
Publications - Authoring research papers and academic articles
Curriculum Reforms - Leading initiatives to improve educational programs
Workshops - Conducting professional development sessions
Community Education Programs - Engaging with local communities to promote education

Mission and Commitment

Mr. Jaba remains dedicated to advancing inclusive and equitable education in Sierra Leone, working in alignment with the objectives of the Education Sector Plan and Sustainable Development Goal 4. His commitment extends to ensuring quality education access for all students, particularly in primary education and distance learning contexts.

Current Academic Pursuit

As a Ph.D. student in the School of Education at Njala University Bo Campus, Mr. Jaba continues to advance his scholarly expertise and contribute to educational research that will benefit Sierra Leone's educational development.

Contact Info

Education

Refereed Journal Papers

Jaba, N.M., George, T.P., Kamara, S.M., & Mani, S.Y. (2024). An Examination of the Trend in the Retention and Performance of Students in the Traditional and Distance Learning Programme in the Last Five Years at Eastern Polytechnic, Sierra Leone. International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research, 8(1), 34-43. E-ISSN: 2635-3040; P-ISSN: 2659-1561

George, T.P., Jaba, N.M., & Mbavai, J.J. A comparative assessment of the traditional and distance models of teaching delivery at the Eastern Polytechnic, Sierra Leone. International Journal of Education, Culture and Society. ISSN: 2575-3460 (Print); ISSN: 2575-3363 (Online)

George, T.P., Jaba, N.M., Kamara, S.M., & Braima, P.S. (2023). Examining the parental awareness level of government efforts in the provision of free quality education in junior secondary schools in Bonthe municipality, southern Sierra Leone. Global Research Journal of Social Sciences and Management, 1(2), 1-15. ISSN: 2583-858X

Brima, P.S., Kamara, I.O., Marsh, J.A., & Jaba, N.M. (2024). The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Girls in Sierra Leone. International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research, 8(6), 33-43. E-ISSN: 2635-3040; P-ISSN: 2659-1561

Johnson, A.O., Mina, Y., Jaba, N.M., & Manyah, R. Higher Education in Sierra Leone: Status and Challenges. Chapter 42. Published with full Recognition of the Association of International and Comparative Education Scholars (AICES)

Jaba, N.M., Manyeh, R., Yewah, & Gborie, M.M. (2022). Factors Influencing the Performance of Students at Public Examinations in Bo District of Southern Sierra Leone. Port Harcourt Journal of Educational Studies, 7(2). August 2022 Edition, Date: 6th May, 2022

Research Focus Areas

Educational policy and assessment, distance learning methodologies, student performance analysis, higher education development in Sierra Leone, and comparative educational studies.

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