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BLACKSON KANUKISYA

Senior lecturer, University of Dar es Salaam School of Education
Education:

 PhD in Comparative and International (Adult) Education, University of Oslo (2012), Oslo (Norway).  Master of Philosophy in Comparative and International Education, University of Oslo (2008), Oslo (Norway).  Bachelor of Education (Adult Education) (H

Teaching:

Educational Research; Adult Learning and learning; Adult participation in learning, philosophy of education; Civic education and participation; Globalization and education; Comparative and International Education; Educational Policies and Practices; ICT in and for Education

Research:

Educational Research; Education and civic/ political engagement/ participation; Continuous Professional Development; Adult Learning and Education; ICT in and for education;  Globalization and education; Comparative and International Education; Educational Policies and Practices.     

Projects:

  • Research and Evaluation for Tanzania Teachers’ Continuous Professional Development (TCPD)

Publications:

  • Sumani, D.M., Kanukisya, B., & Mwaikokesya, M. (2022). Experiential farmer-education enigma: Unearthing approaches Ugandan educators adopt in contextualising instruction, Studies in the Education of Adults, DOI: 10.1080/02660830.2022.2099160

    Sumani, D.M., Kanukisya, B., & Mwaikokesya, M. (2022). Defying the Odds to Learn Innovative Farming in Uganda: Experiences of Small-Scale Farmers from Bududa District. Papers in Education and Development, Vol.39 (2) pp. 1 -18 available at https://journals.udsm.ac.tz/index.php/ped/article/view/4634/4004 

    Mbogela, S., & Kanukisya, B. (2021). The Participation of Female Teachers in Educational Leadership in Secondary Schools in Ubungo Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Journal of Education, Humanities and Sciences, 10 (3), available at: https://jehs.duce.ac.tz/index.php/jehs/article/view/92

    Kanukisya, B. (2020). Conceptions and Misconceptions of Adult Education in Contemporary Tanzania. Papers in Education and Development, Vol. 38, 1:35-58

    Nzowa, K., Kanukisya, B. & Komba A. (2020). Patterns of Linkages between Technical Institutions and Extractive industries in Developing Practical Skills of Graduates in Tanzania. Journal of Education, Humanities and Sciences, Vol. 9, 3: 21–38.

     

  • Kanukisya, B. (2017). Is Nonformal Secondary Education Cheaper? Findings from Tanzania and Uganda. Journal of Education, Humanities and Sciences, Vol. 4, 2:87-99.
  • Kanukisya, B. (2016). Ethical challenges in conducting comparative adult education research: Findings of a study conducted in Tanzania and Uganda. Papers in Education and Development,Vol. 33/34, p. 108-119.
  • Kanukisya, B. (2015). Is Nonformal Secondary Education Cheaper? Findings from Tanzania and Uganda. Journal of Education, Humanities and Sciences, Vol. 4, 2:87-99.
  • Kanukisya, B. (2014). Who participates in nonformal secondary education and why: Findings from Tanzania and Uganda. Papers in Education and Development. Vol. 32 Pp. 121-141.
  • Kanukisya, B. (2013). Globalization and information and communication technology in and for nonformal secondary education in Tanzania and Uganda. Analytical Reports in International Education, Vol. 5. No. 1, pp. 33-54.
  • Kanukisya, B. (2012). Globalization Impacts on Adult Education: A Comparative Study of Adult Education Policies and Practices in Tanzania and Uganda. Oslo: University of Oslo, Unpublished PhD Dissertation.
  • Kanukisya, B. (2010). Globalization and Inequality within the Education System. A Paper Prepared for and presented at a Seminar on the Sociology of Education, University of Iceland, Iceland, 14th - 20th May 2010. Available at: http://vefsetur.hi.is/nordforsk/sites/files/nordforsk/webform/papers/Blackson_Globalization%20and%20Inequality%20within%20the%20Education%20System%20(2).pdf
  • Kanukisya, B. (2008). Contemporary Adult Education Policies and Practices in Tanzania: Are they Meeting National Challenges? Oslo: University of Oslo, Unpublished Master of Philosophy in Comparative and International Education (MPhil. CIE) Dissertation.
  • Kanukisya, B. (2006). Unipolar World and Education. Pedagogik Profil: Utdanning i Sor, Argang 13, 4:24-25
  • Kanukisya, B. (2005). The Impacts of HIV/AIDS on Primary School Pupils’ Attendance: A Case Study of Two Selected Primary Schools in Songea Township. Dar es Salaam: University of Dar es Salaam, Unpublished Bachelor of Education Dissertation.

 

 

Membership and Registration:

Professional:

Councils/Boards/Committees:

Convener, Team to evaluate the quality of administrative staff performance, quality of UDSM website, and Research and Consultancy at the University of Dar es Salaam. 2022.

 

Member, Team to conduct disciplinary preliminary investigation at Mkwawa University College of Education. Iringa, 2022.

 

Member, Team to develop National Life Skills Education Framework for Out-of-School Youth. Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth and Persons with Disability). 2022

 

Member, University of Dar es salaam Risk Management Steering Committee, 2020 – to date.

 

Member, The Council of the Institute of Adult Education - 2015/2016  - 2017/2018

 

Member, Team to investigate university examination performance at the University of Dar es salaam, 2021.

 

Chairman, Panel to review Master of Education in Adult Education at the University of Namibia (UNAM), Commissioned by the Namibia’s National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Held in Windhoek at UNAM and Protea Hotel from 29th – 31st July 2019.