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DR ESTHER KIMOSOP

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Faculty of Education and Community Development Studies
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DEPT. OF CURR.INSTRUCTION & EDU MGT
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Egerton University,Njoro Campus
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P.o Box 536-20115 Egerton
SUMMARY

 

Dr. Esther Kimosop has thirteen (13 years) of experience as a lecturer at Egerton University from the year 2013 to date. She teaches a number of Curriculum Courses with a bias towards Religious Education Approaches and Methodologies.

Dr. Esther Kimosop has successfully supervised five (5) Masters students to completion, two (2) from Egerton University and three (3) from Kisii University, currently supervising a number of masters students (ongoing) and one (1) ongoing P.hD student from Egerton University.

Dr. Esther Kimosop has published four (4) publications in refereed journals, co-authored four (4) publications and two (2) publications and one (1) book chapter are currently being reviewed to be published soon before the end of the year 2026.

Dr. Esther Kimosop participates actively as an internal examiner for Masters and Doctoral Thesis examinations at Departmental and Faculty Level.

Dr. Esther Kimosop main research interests are Religious Education CBE Pedagogy, Ethical and Moral Applications of Religious Education content and integration of new approaches of teaching with a focus on CBE.

Dr. Esther Kimosop has also participated in Curriculum Review Process for B.ed (Arts) Programme and its Self -Assessment. This led to the approval of the programme by the Commission of University Education.

Dr. Esther Kimosop participated in writing a E-Learning Module (General Methods and Principles of Teaching) for Egerton University.

Dr. Esther Kimosop is a member of Educational Management Society of Kenya (EMSK 390).

Dr. Esther Kimosop is involved in community leadership as a member of Board of Management (BOM) of three schools since 2022, and a member and secretary of a women group.

Dr. Esther Kimosop has a wide experience as a student academic advisor on issues that touches on students' wellbeing such as academics, social and emotional needs, having been a class coordinator for three class cohorts for B.Ed (ARTS); 2012 , 2017 and 2022 to date.

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2014 - Doctor of Philosophy in Education (P.hD Degree) - Moi University -Educational Communication and Technology - (Religious Education)

2008 - Master of Philosophy Degree (M.Phl) - Moi University - Educational Communication and Technology - (Religious Education)

1993 - B.Ed (Arts) Degree - Kenyatta University

1988 - Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (‘A’ Level) - Moi Girls’ High School-Eldoret.

1986 - Kenya Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level) - Pemwai Girls’ Sec. School.

1982 - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Ossen primary School

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

 

-Religious Education Subject Methods:Core Pedagogical and Methodologies and Innovations, its Planning and Implementation.

-Micro-Teaching Skills

-Teaching Curriculum Instruction Courses such as ; General Methods and Principles of Teaching, Curriculum Theory and Practice.

-Teaching Practice Assessments.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2025- CBE Curriculum Development Workshop.

2024 - Training to undertake Self-Assessment of Programmes

2024- B.Ed (ARTS) Programme Self-Assessment Leader

2023 - B.Ed (ARTS) Programme Self-Assessment Leader

2023 - Appointment as Programme Academic Leader

2023 – Curriculum Development Review Process.

2023 - Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) Committee Member

2019 - B.Ed (ARTS) Programme Leader to date

2019 - Pedal Training - Pedagogical leadership in Africa

2019 -  Module writing for E-Learning

2019 - Research Methods and Statistics Seminar

2019 - Quality assurance in ODel and E-learning materials

2019 - Workshop on Competence Based Curriculum

2018 - Quality management system awareness training

2018 - Departmental Seminar on Critical Thinking and Creation of Innovative mindset for Social    Economic Transformation

2017 - Development of P.Hd Courses for Curriculum and Instruction

2017- PhD Curriculum Review for Religious Education Instruction

2015 - FEDCOS Postgraduate Supervisors' Workshop

2014 - Participated in Examination irregularities workshop, Security and Fraud Workshop.

2014 - Participated in Academic Advising workshop

2013- To date – Teaching /Academic advisor for  B.Ed (Arts) Programme

2013 - To date - Examiner in Faculty Board of Examiners for Masters andP.hD.

2013 - Participated in E-Learning Training Workshop

2013 - Participated in refresher training for implementation of IS0 9001:2008 on quality Management Systems.

2011-Participated in Human Resource Management workshop for Principals.

2010-Participated in Deputy Principals’ Workshop on School Leadership

2009-Participated and completed training on population and housing census as senior supervisor

2007-Participated in Effective Performance Management Workshop

WORK EXPERIENCE

15/12/2016 - Lecturer (Grade 12) to date ,Department of Curricullum Instruction and Educational Management,Faculty of Education nd Community Studies.

2/1/2013 - Assistant Lecturer ( Grade 11), Department of Curricullum Instruction and Educational Management,Faculty of Education nd Community Studies.

2011 - 2013 - Principal  Ossen Secondary School.

2008 - 2011 - Deputy Principal Ossen Secondary School.

1993 - 2008 - Gradute teacher-Bartolimo Boys High School.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 

1. CBE Pedagogy and Classroom Practice in Religious Education.

2. Application of Religious Education content on Social Justice, Ethics and Morals.

3. Religious Education content and its application to Social and Spiritual Well Being of  Learners in Learning Institutions.

4.New Innovations in teaching, with a focus on Curriculum Based Education (CBE).

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 

1. P. hD Thesis "Teacher Preparedness in Curriculum Delivery Processes for Effective Christian Religious Education Instruction in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo County, Kenya." PhD Thesis 2014, Dr. Esther Kimosop -  Moi University

2. Master Thesis "Factors Impacting on the Implementation of the New Christian Religious Education Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo District, Kenya". Masters Thesis 2008, Esther Kimosop - Moi University.

3. Dr. Esther Kimosop (2015) Teacher Preparedness for Effective Classroom Instruction of the Secondary School Christian Religious Education Curriculum in Kenya, IJSRIT, Vol. 2 No. 12; December 2015.

4. Dr. Esther Kimosop, (2019) Selected Factors Affecting the Enhancement of Pastoral Program Instruction in Primary Schools in Kenya: A Link Between PPI and Religious Education In Primary Schools, The IJHSS Vol 7 Issue 11. November 2019.

5. Dr. Esther Kimosop (2019) Use of Instructional Resources in Christian Religious Education (C.R.E) Curriculum Instruction In Secondary Schools In Kenya, IJSRIT Vol. 6 No. 9; November 2019.

6. Dr. Esther Kimosop (2019) Land Resource Conflicts and Its Link to Cattle Rustling along the Borders of Baringo County, Kenya : Causes, Effects And Possible Remedies, IJHSS Vol 7 Issue 11. November 2019.

7.  Victor Boiwo1, Dr. Esther Kimosop2, Dr. Fr. Gerishon Kuria2 (2022) Effects of Cooperative Learning Strategy on Students' Academic Achievement and Motivation in History and Government in Co-Educational Secondary Schools in Baringo Central Sub-county, Kenya, IJARR, 7(7), 2022; 07-28

8.Florence Karura1, Dr. Esther Kimosop2 , Dr. William Orora2 (2021) Effect of Think-Pair-Share Strategy on Student Achievement and Motivation in C.R.E, IOSR-JHSS, Volume 26,Issue 3,Series 10 (March,2021) 25-33.

9. Dr. Esther Kimosop1, Victor Boiwo2 (2022): Effects of Cooperative Learning Strategy on Students' Academic Achievement in History and Government in Co-Educational Secondary Schools in Baringo Central Sub-County, Kenya IJARR, 7(7), 2022; 44-70.

10. Leah Korir1, Dr. Anthony Ichuloi2, Dr. Esther Kimosop2, (2022) Church Involvement in Eradication of Excessive Alcohol Consumption: A Case of the Full Gospel Church, Baringo Central, Sub-county, Kenya, IJARR, 7(9), 2022; 27-35.

11. Dr. Esther Kimosop (2025) Significance of the Availability and Adequacy of Play Materials in Teaching Religious Education Learners In Primary Schools in Baringo Central Sub-county, Kenya, IJRISS, Volume IX Issue XXVI October 2025.

12. Dr. Esther Kimosop (Under Review) Teachers’ Evaluation Measures: A Feedback Strategy in Classroom Instruction in Christian Religious Education Subject in Public Learning Institutions in Baringo County, Kenya.

13. Dr. Esther Kimosop (Under Review) Effective Use of Life Approach Pedagogy to Teach Christian Religious Education Subject in Secondary Schools in Baringo North Sub County, Kenya.

14. Dr. Esther Kimosop (Book Chapter), (Under Review) (2026) Exploring the Role of Instructional Resources in Christian Religious Education (C.R.E.) Teaching in Secondary Schools in Kenya.

 

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 

2024 - Participated in an International Conference on 'Research for Innovative Solutions in the 21st Century' at Egerton University.

2014 - Participated in an International Conference on ‘Provision of Quality Education for Sustainable Development’ at Egerton University'.

 

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

2023 - Certificate of Competency Based Curriculum

2021 - Certificate of the Pedal Online: Technology for transformative Pedagogy course.

2019 - Certificate of the Pedagogical Leadership on Africa Training.

2011 - Human Resource Management - Awarded by Kenya Education Staff Institute

2010 - School Leadership and Effective Communication - Awarded by MOEST

2007 - Effective Performance Management - Awarded by MOEST

2007 - Certificate of Merit-Awarded by MOEST

TEACHING AREAS

 

1. MASTERS LEVEL

EDCI 750 - Curriculum Development for Religious Education.

EDCI 740 - Religious Education Subject Methods.

 

2. PGDE

EDCI 0732 - Religious Education Subject Methods.

 

3. UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL

EDCI 343 - Religious Education Subject Methods. 

EDCI 221 - General Methods and Principles of Teaching.

EDCI 211 - Curriculum Theory and Practice.

EDCI 311 - Secondary School Curriculum.

 

 

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

2024

Leah K. Korir: Involvement of Full Gospel Church In Control of Excessive Consumption of Alcohol among Christian Families  In Baringo Central Sub - County, Baringo County, Kenya. - Kisii University (Graduated)

2023

Victor Boiwo: Effects of Cooperative Learning Strategy on Students' Academic Achievement and Motivation to learn History and Government in Co-Educational Secondary Schools in Baringo Central Sub-County, Kenya - Egerton University (Graduated)

2022

Florence Karura: Effects of Think-Pair-Share Strategy on student C.R.E Achievement, Motivation and Classroom Environment Perceptions in Secondary Schools, Njoro Sub County, Kenya - Egerton University (Graduated)

2022

Hellen Chepkonga: Influence of Play Materials on Acquisition of Mathematics Skills by Pre School Learners in Baringo Central Sub County, Baringo County, Kenya - Kisii University. (Graduated)

2020

Charles Moindi: Role Of African Inland Church in Conflict Resolution Among the Tugen and Pokot Communities of Baringo County, Kenya - Kisii University. (Graduated)

MASTERS-ONGOING SUPERVISION

1) Dorothy Jemutai Bett (EM22/13643/19) - 'Effect of Probationin in Rehabilitating Offenders in Molo Sub-County,Nakuru County,Kenya.'

2) Edwin O.Oponyo (EM22(04088/22) - 'Farmers’ Pperceptions of GMO Maize in Rongai Sub-County, Kenya.'

3) Muluvi Stella Wairimu (EM13/02589/10) - 'Enhancement of Secondary School Students’ Social Competencies through Christian Religious Education Curriculum in Nyahururu Sub-County, Kenya.'

 

 P.hD LEVEL - SUPERVISION (ONGOING)

2026

Victor Boiwo ED 13 (07275/24) : 'Grassroots Leadership and Historical Transformation among the Tugen Community of Baringo County: Implications for History and Citizenship Education'.

 

OTHER SOCIETIES

 

2026 - Member of  Educational Management Society of Kenya - EMSK (Mno. 390) 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

2022- To date - Board of Management Member – Ossen Girls’ High School. 

2022- To date - Board of Management Member – Kasisit Girls’ High School. 

2022- To date - Board of Management Member – Aiyebo Boys’ High School.

2015 - To date -  Movers Women Group Member (Secretary) in  Kabartonjo Ward, Baringo North Sub-County.

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