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Department of Educational Foundaton, Kaduna State University Kaduna, Nigeria.

Fatima Shehu Kabir, PhD

Associate Professor

Dr. Fatima Shehu Kabir: Academic and Professional Profile
Dr. Fatima Shehu Kabir is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean at Kaduna State University, with a wealth of expertise in e-learning technologies, ICT, instructional design, and distance education. Her academic career includes collaborations with esteemed institutions and both national and international partnerships. As a scholar and consultant, she is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that promote digital learning, equity, and sustainable education. Additionally, Dr. Kabir is actively involved in training teachers to integrate technology and innovation into their teaching practices through the National Smart Schools project.

Biography

Dr. Fatima Shehu Kabir was born in Kano, Nigeria. She hails from Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State and is a Nigerian by nationality. Dr. Kabir is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at Kaduna State University (KASU), where she also serves as Deputy Dean, Faculty of Education and Deputy Director, Distance Learning Institute.

Dr. Kabir earned her Ph.D. in Instructional Technology in 2016 and has a robust educational background, including qualifications from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Birkbeck College, University of London, and Rivers State University of Science and Technology. Her expertise spans e-learning, instructional design, and the integration of technology into education.

She is involved with the training of teachers to integrate technology and innovation into their teaching practices under the National Smart Schools project.

Over the years, she has held numerous leadership positions, including Head of Department, Director of ICT, and Consultant for national and international organizations. She has also designed over 100 courseware materials for open and distance e-learning programs.

Dr. Kabir is a dedicated scholar with multiple publications and has presented her research at international conferences. She is a recipient of awards for her pioneering contributions to e-learning and ICT, making a significant impact on Nigeria’s educational landscape.

Education

  • Ph.D. Instructional Technology Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 2016
  • MSc. Computer Science Birkbeck College, University of London, UK 1993
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Rivers State University of Science and Technology 2007
  • BSc. Accounting Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1989
  • Bayero University Kano, Staff School Primary Leaving Certificate 1975-1980

Publications

  • Kabir, F.S. (2024). Educating the Out of School Child via Open Schooling in North Western Nigeria Through Open Schooling: A Case for the Use of Mobile Technologies. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences 8 (1) January 2024 ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS
  • Kabir, F.S. (2019). Technology-enabled Distance Education: A Case for an Open and Distance Education Regulatory Agency in Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technical Education, Federal University of Technology Minna, vol. 5 (no. 3), September 2019.
  • Kabir, F.S. (2019). Technology-Enabled Distance Education: An Innovation Based Strategy for Sustainable Development via Quality Tertiary Education. FUT Minna Journal of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education. Vol 15, issue 3 2019.
  • Kabir, F.S. (2018). Assessment of Availability, Quality and Use of Modern Technologies amongst Lecturers and Students in Tertiary Institutions in Kaduna State. International Journal of Topical Educational Issues, Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto. Vol 2 (no. 2). February 2018 issue.
  • Kabir, F.S. (2018). Correlation of Awareness and Usage of Mobile Devices amongst Facilitators and Students of Distance Education in Nigeria. ATBU Journal of Science, Technology and Education (JOSTE). Vol. 6 (3), September, 2018. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.

Skills

Instructional Design and Technology95%
Leadership and Management90%
E-Learning Facilitation92%
Research and Academic Writing88%
ICT and Programming Skills85%