STAFF
Dr S Baliyan
Lecturer
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural Education, Extension and Rural Development)
Dr Baliyan holds degrees of PhD in Education (Research and Evaluation), DEd (Education Management), MEd (Research and Evaluation), BEd, MSc in Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) and a BSc in Agriculture Honours. He has about 27 years’ experience in teaching and research in the formal and informal education systems at different levels of education institutions. He has authored four theses for his two Masters and two Doctoral degrees. He has published 34 articles in peer reviewed international journals and, presented over a dozen articles in international conferences. His is specialised in quantitative research focusing on the wider areas of agricultural education and development, educational management, educational research and evaluation, secondary and higher education. He is an editorial board member of number of international research journals. He is a long serving member of the Botswana Educational Research Association (BERA) and, currently serving as the Vice Secretary of BERA
DEE 200 Techniques of Data Collection and Analysis
AEB 223 Educational Measurement and Evaluation
GEC 330 Introduction to Research Methods
AEB 421 Research Methods in Education
AEE 603 Educational Statistics
AEE 606 Measurement and Testing in Agricultural
Education
AEE 609 Agricultural Educational Program Planning and
Evaluation
APB 410/420 Undergraduates Research Projects
AEE 700/701 Graduate Research Proposal/Dissertation
· Agricultural education and development
· Agri-business, entrepreneurship and rural development
· Educational Leadership and Management
· Educational research, assessment and evaluation
· Program planning, monitoring and evaluation
· Effectiveness of teaching and learning
· Measurement of perceptions and attitude
· Measurement of skills among students, teachers and farmers
· Issues in psychology of students and other stakeholders
· Issues in educational leadership and management
· Students’ academic performance and learning outcomes
· Issues in employability of agricultural graduates
· Assessment of quality and performance of secondary and higher education
1. Secondary Students’ attitude towards National Agricultural Science Fair: Implications on the course and career selection in Botswana
2. Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET): Relevance to Performance of Academic Staff and Career Development
3. Analysis of Agriculture Undergraduates’ Expectations of Field Practical Training Program (FPT) in Botswana: Gaps and laps for improving the effectiveness
Dixon Olutade Torimiro
Professor
Dixon Olutade Torimiro
Professor
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural Education, Extension and Rural Development)
Dixon Olutade Torimiro (PhD) is a Federal Government Scholar and a full Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria since 2009. He headed the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development from 2006 to 2008, and Coordinated Pre-degree Programme from 2017 to 2019. He was a Visiting Scientist at Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia, Canada (2013), Contract Professor at the Botswana College of Agriculture, Gaborone (2013-2015), and 2016 ECOWAS-AAU Fellow at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, North West University, South Africa; and Intermational Extension Scholar in Residence at the Ohio State University, Columbus, USA in 2019. He has won a good number of research and travel grants including: CODESRIA, AAU/DFID, IDRC, ESRC. Prof. Torimiro was a member of College of Research Associate, Institute of Natural Resources in Africa, United Nations University, Ghana in 2002; and member of the Board of Advisor, American Biographical Institute. He also serves as Independent Evaluation Expert to European Commission (EC), Brussels, Belgium and Association of African Universities (AAU), Accra, Ghana. He has served in about 25 universities in a good number of countries as either an external examiner, professorial assessor, visiting Scholar, sabbatical, research fellow, among others. He is currently on the Board of Trustees, Crawford University, Igbesa, Nigeria and on the academic list of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone.
AEE 604 – Seminar Series in Agricultural Education
AEB 417 – Agricultural Extension
AEB 232 – Extension Administration and Supervision
1. Torimiro, D. O., Eludire, A. A., Subair, S. K. and Akinjobi, J. A. (2013): Complementing extension roles through young animators and ICT usage in sub-Saharan Africa: experiences from Nigeria and Botswana. Ghana: Association of African Universities, 76pp.
2. Torimiro, D.O. (2013): Who will bring farm children back to the farm? Inaugural Lecture Series 257, Obafemi Awolowo University Press Limited, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. 55pp.
3. Torimiro, D.O., B.O. Adisa, S.M. Odeyinka, E.O. Bamigboye, F.O. Adedeji and J.A. Akinkunmi (2008): On Station Demonstration of Agro-Forestry Technologies- Apiary, Snailery, Grass Cutter Rearing & Fisheries: The Obafemi Awolowo University Experience. Extension Bulletin No. 1-4, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. 52pp.
4. Torimiro, D.O. (2004): Ethical Revolution among Nigerian youth in Schools and Colleges (Youth Empowerment Series I) Andkolad (Publishers) Venture (Nig.) Ltd., Nigeria. 98pp.
Edited Books/ Proceedings
5. Dixon O. Torimiro, Oluyemisi A. Akinyemiju and Olalekan J. Soyelu (Eds.) (2020). Agricultural Extension Practices: A Subject Matter Approach. Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing. Pp. 262.
6. Torimiro, Dixon Olutade and Igodan, O. Chris (Eds.) (2019): Global Agricultural Extension Practices: Country by Country Approaches. New York, USA: Nova Science Publishers. Pp330.
7. Jonathan C. Mba, Julia Preece and Dixon O. Torimiro (2015): Contribution of African Universities to the Attainment of the MDGs: A Synthesis of Mobilizing Regional Capacity Initiative Project Reports. Ghana: Association of African Universities. Pp 124.
8. Torimiro, D.O., Eludire, A.A. and Subair, S.K. (Eds.) (2013): E-agriculture for Farm Productivity and Poverty Alleviation in Africa. Proceedings of the International Stakeholders’ Meeting on E-agriculture for Farm Productivity and Poverty Alleviation in Africa held in the Centre for In-service and Continue Education, Botswana College of Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29, September, 2011. 275pp.
9. Ige, M.T., Ayanlaja, S.A., Torimiro, D.O. and O.L. Oludimu (Eds) (2012): Sunflower at Crawford University – Past, Present and Future. Ghana: Association of African Universities. Pp 125.
10. Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (2008): Agricultural extension: a comprehensive treatise. Lagos: ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. 501pp.
11. Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (2006): Capacity building for agricultural extension officers. Nigeria: Osun State Government. 238 pp.
12. Torimiro, D.O. and B.O. Adisa (2007): Challenges faced by children and youth: The responses of development service providers in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 8th National Research Conference and Network Meeting of CYIAP in Nigeria held in University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. November 27-30, 2006.
13. Torimiro, D.O. and B.O. Adisa (2006): Childhood and youth-hood issues in the era of reforms in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 7th National Research Conference and Network Meeting of CYIAP in Nigeria held in Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. November 28- December 1, 2005.
14. Adedoyin, S.F. and Torimiro, D.O. (1998): Rural children and the future food security of Nigeria: (a book of readings). Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria: CIAP 502 pp.
Contributions to Books
15. Okorie, V. O., Torimiro, D. O. and L. Amusan (2020): Towards Effective Agricultural Extension Models in Post-Colonial Nigeria: A Prolegomenon. In Dixon Torimiro, Oluyemisi A. Akinyemiju and Olalekan J. Soyelu (Eds.) Agricultural Extension Practices: A Subject Matter Approach. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. Pp. 7-20.
16. Nelson Motlapele Tselaesele, Keneilwe Tongomani Bob, Dixon Olutade Torimiro and Olusegun Tunbosun Adebo (2020): Small Scale Horticultural Business: Challenges and (De)motivating Factors of Young Farmers in Glen Valley Horticultural Farms of Botswana? In O. D. Kolawole (Ed.) Smallholder Farmers and Farming Practices: Challenges and Prospects. Nova Science Publishers, USA. Pp 203-224.
17. Torimiro, Dixon (2019): Gender, Youth and Agricultural Development: Reflecting on the Centenarian Status of the Nigerian State. In Funmi Soetan and Bola Akanji (Eds.), Through the Gender Lens: A Century of Social and Political Development in Nigeria. Lexington Books, USA. Pp 165-184.
18. Torimiro, D. O.,Okorie, V. O., Pur, J.T. (2019) Public-Funded Agricultural Extension Approaches in Nigeria: A Historical Perspective. In Torimiro, Dixon Olutade and Igodan, Chris (Eds.) Global Agricultural Extension Practices: Country by Country Approaches. Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA. Pp 135-152.
19. Okorie, V. O., Torimiro, D. O., Ayinde, J. O., Alao, O. T. (2019) NGOs in Nigeria’s Agricultural Extension Landscape: A Comparative Perspective. In Torimiro, Dixon Olutade and Igodan, Chris (Eds.) Global Agricultural Extension Practices: Country by Country Approaches. Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA.Pp 153-166.
20. Torimiro, D.O., M.T. Ige and B. J. Amujoyegbe (2012): Sunflower and Poverty Alleviation among Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria and Botswana (Keynote Address). In Ige, M.T., Ayanlaja, S.A., Torimiro, D.O. and O.L. Oludimu (Eds), Sunflower at Crawford University – Past, Present and Future. Ghana: Association of African Universities. Pp 12-27.
21. Amujoyegbe, B.J., Torimiro, D.O., M.T. Ige, S. K. Subair, N. Tselaesele and T.V. Balole (2012): Effects of Intercropping Sunflower with Arable Crops for Food Security and Poverty Alleviation. In Ige, M.T., Ayanlaja, S.A., Torimiro, D.O. and O.L. Oludimu (Eds), Sunflower at Crawford University – Past, Present and Future. Ghana: Association of African Universities. Pp 37-55.
22. Torimiro, D.O., Eludire, A.A., Tselaesele, N. and S.K. Subair (2012): Enhancing Sustainable Usage of ICTs in Farming Communities: Lessons from HEIs facilitated Project in Nigeria and Botswana. In Ige, M.T., Ayanlaja, S.A., Torimiro, D.O. and O.L. Oludimu (Eds), Sunflower at Crawford University – Past, Present and Future. Ghana: Association of African Universities. Pp 81-102.
23. Ayinde, J.O., Yusuf, O. J. and Torimiro, D.O. (2011): Youth involvement in peri urban agriculture in Osun State, Nigeria. in Remi Adeyemo (Eds.) Urban Agriculture, Cities and Climate Change. CUVILLIER VERLAG, Gottingen, Germany. Pp 237-242.
24. Torimiro, Dixon O. and Ayinde, J.O. (2011): Sociological theories and their applications to rural setting. In S.F. Adedoyin (Ed.) Rural, Agricultural and Environmental Sociology in Nigeria. The Nigerian Rural Sociological Association. Pp.350-368.
25. Torimiro, Dixon O. and Ayinde, J.O. (2011): Social capital and social safety-net among rural dwellers. In S.F. Adedoyin (Ed.) Rural, Agricultural and Environmental Sociology in Nigeria. The Nigerian Rural Sociological Association. Pp.350-368.
26. Torimiro, D. O., Okorie, V.O., Adisa, B.O. and Famuyiwa, B.S. (2009): Farm youth and usage of HIV/AIDs prevention strategies: implications for food security in Nigeria, in Adebooye, O.C. (Eds.) Food, health and environmental issues in developing countries: The Nigeria situation. CUVILLIER VERLAG, Gottingen, Germany. Pp 276-289.
27. Torimiro, D.O. (2009): Children exploitation in the labour process: Empirical Exposition from Ile-Ife, in Osita Agbu (Ed.) Children and Youth in the Labour Process in Africa. Dakar, Senegal: CODESRIA Book Series.
28. Torimiro,D. O. and V. O. Okorie (2008): Comparative Extension Education, in Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (Eds.) Agricultural Extension – A Comprehensive Treatise. Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos:ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. Pp 30-53.
29. Torimiro,D. O. and Yomi Alfred (2008): Communication in Agricultural Extension, in Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (Eds.) Agricultural Extension – A Comprehensive Treatise. Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos:ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. Pp 133-141.
30. F.O. Adereti, D. O. Torimiro, T.F. Ojo and V.O. Okorie (2008): Administration and Supervision in Extension, in Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (Eds.) Agricultural Extension – A Comprehensive Treatise. Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos:ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. Pp 179-199.
31. S. B. Williams and D.O. Torimiro (2008): Issues of Gender Inequalities in Nigeria’s Agrarian Transformation, in Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (eds) Agricultural Extension – A Comprehensive Treatise. Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos: ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. Pp 262-278.
32. Torimiro,D. O. (2008): Rural Youth Development and Extension, in Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (eds) Agricultural Extension – A Comprehensive Treatise. Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos:ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. Pp 279-299.
33. Torimiro,D. O. (2008): Extension Strategies for Sustainable Land Use Planning in Water Shed Areas, in Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (eds) Agricultural Extension – A Comprehensive Treatise. Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos:ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. Pp 373-391.
34. Torimiro,D. O. and O. D. Kolawole (2008): New Partnership for Africa’s Development and Agricultural Technology Transfer in a Globalised World, in Akinyemiju, O.A. and Torimiro, D.O. (eds) Agricultural Extension – A Comprehensive Treatise. Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos:ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. Pp 392-402.
35. Torimiro, D. O., Adedoyin, S. F., O.L. Oludimu and O.B. Sokunbi (2005): Extension Roles in Credit Administration in Agricultural Project in Ogun State, Nigeria. In: Oludimu, O. L and Ogunsiji (Eds.) Agricultural Management: A book of readings. Asogun Books Publishers, Ibadan. Pp 188-195.
36. Mann, C.I., Torimiro, D.O. and Oluborode, A.F. (1998): Farmers’ perception of the socio-economic needs of their children participating in farming activities in Ago-Iwoye, in Adedoyin, S.F. and Torimiro, D.O. (Eds.) Rural children and the future food Security of Nigeria: a book of readings. Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria CIAP. Pp. 146 – 158.
37. Torimiro, D.O. and Adedoyin, S.F. (1998): Organizing a national research network conference in Nigeria: The CIAP experience, in Adedoyin, S.F. and Torimiro, D.O. (Eds.) Rural children and the future food Security of Nigeria: a book of readings. Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria: CIAP. Pp 54 – 62.
38. Adedoyin, S.F. and Torimiro, D.O. (1998): Children-In-Agriculture Programme (CIAP): a model for involving rural children in Sustainable farming, in Adedoyin, S.F. and Torimiro, D.O. (Eds.) Rural children and the future food Security of Nigeria: a book of readings. Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria: CIAP. Pp 8 – 16.
39. Torimiro, D.O. and Lawal, B.O. (1998): Rural children’s socialization into farming, in Yomi Oruwari (Ed.) Gender, sustainable development and the urban poor in Nigeria. (A book of readings): Hisis (Publishing) Limited, Port-Harcourt. Pp 169-178.
40. Agunbiade, J.B., Adefuye, B.O. and Torimiro, D.O. (1997): Rural Social Systems, in: Essential of general studies: Culture, agriculture and computer. Vol. 2. Ogun State University, Nigeria: CESAP. Pp 74 – 90.
41. Adedoyin, S.F.; Torimiro, D.O. and Agbelemoge, A. (1997): The nature and scope of rural development, in: Essentials of general studies: culture, agriculture and computer. Vol.2 Ogun State University, Nigeria: CESAP. Pp 48 – 60.
42. Adedoyin, S.F. and Torimiro, D.O. (1997): Agricultural extension and national economic development, in: Essentials of general studies: culture agriculture and computer. Vol 2. Ogun State University, Nigeria: CESAP. Pp 91 – 107.
Published Journal Articles
43. Adeloye, K.A., Torimiro, D. O. and Akinduro, A. T. (2021): Involvement of farm youth in cocoa plantation resources management practices in Ondo State, Nigeria: a factor analysis. Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica. 54 OV, 155–164, 2021. DOI: 10.2478/ats-2021-0016
44. Torimiro, D. O. , Alabi, D. L. and A. S. Olawore (2021): Porterate operation in rural markets – A pivotal link and transformation in agricultural commodities transportation system: Case of southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation. 11 (1): 8-21.
45. D.O. Torimiro, O.T. Adebo, O.D. Kolawole, F.A. Taiwo, M.O. Owoeye and T. A. Ayodele (2020): Fulani Herdsmen and Grazing Activities in Southwestern Nigeria: Yoruba Farm Youths’ Perception Analysis. Stud Tribes Tribal.s, 18(1-2): 12-20.
46. Sanni, I., Torimiro, D. O., Adamu, S. and Ojo, K. O. (2020): Determinants of farm succession plan among cattle farmers in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Rural Sociology, 20 (1): 1-8.
47. Olarewaju, B.E., Ayinde, J.O., Torimiro, D.O., Alao, O.T., Oyedele, D.J. and Adebooye, O.C. (2019). Knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) analysis of underutilized indigenous vegetables (UIVs) technologies among the Southwest Nigerian young farmers. Acta Hortic. 1238, 165-176
48. Adewoyin, E.O., Ayinde, J.O., Torimiro, D.O., Alao, O.T., Oyedele, D.J. and Adebooye, O.C. (2019). Assessment of perceived knowledge and consumption frequency of underutilized indigenous vegetables (UIVs) among the rural youth in Osun State, Nigeria. Acta Hortic. 1238, 177-184
49. Bankole. O., Torimiro, D. O., Anamayi, E.S. and L. Ganiyu (2018): Knowledge and use of social media by farm youth in the rural communities of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Development Studies. 3(1): 24-30.
50. Ibrahim, S., Torimiro, D.O. and O.T. Adebo (2018). Rural Children’s involvement in farm produce marketing activities in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth Studies. 8 (1): 1-17.
51. Bankole, O., D.O. Torimiro, J.O. Filusi and S. M. Tongshuwal (2018): Assessment of social media usage for agricultural information dissemination among farm youth in rural communities of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Annals of Child and Youth Studies. 8 (2): 71-84.
52. Alao, O.T., Torimiro, D.O., Adebooye, O.C. and O.A. Akinsorotan (2017). Factors influencing the neglect and underutilization of locally available spices in Osun State, Nigeria. Uniosun Journal of Agriculture and Renewable Resources. 1:1-14
53. Torimiro, D.O., Tselaesele, N.T., Seven, K., Ramorathudi, M.V. and Hulela, K. (2016): Vulnerable Groups’ Involvement in Small Scale Vegetable production: A panacea for Poverty and Food Insecurity? International Journal of Vegetable Science. 22 (1):76 – 84.
54. Tselaesele, N. M., Koledoye, G.F., Torimiro, D.O., Alao, O.T., Taolo, T. and Baliyan, S.P. (2016): Poor Herdboys and Cattle Post Work: A Veritable Pillar of Botswana’s Beef Industry? Journal of Youth Studies, Hong Kong. 19 (2) 38:155-156Serial No. 38.
55. Ayinde, J.O., Torimiro, D.O., Oyedele, D.J., Adebooye, C.O., Deji, O.F., Alao, O.T. and Koledoye, G.F. (2016) Production and Consumption of Underutilized Indigenous Vegetables (UIVs) among Men and Women Farmers: Evidence from Southwest Nigeria. Ife Journal of Agriculture. 28:33 – 42.
56. Torimiro, D.O., Yusuf, O.J. and Tselaesele, N.M. (2015): Gender analysis of In-school farm children perception of ICT usage in sub-Saharan Africa. Humboldt International Journal of Gender, Agriculture and Development, 1: 78-89.
57. Alao, T.O., Torimiro, D.O. and Ayinde, J.O. (2015): Perceptions of Youth Roles in Agricultural Innovation Management System among Arable Crop Farmers in Farming Communities of Osun State, Nigeria. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 5(2):124-133.
58. Okorie V. O., Torimiro D. O. and Makinde A. A (2015). An analysis of correlates of educational aspiration among in-school teenage mothers: empirical evidence from southwestern Nigeria. African Journal of Gender and Development 2(1) pp 13-22.
59. Ayinde, J.O., Torimiro, D.O., Koledoye, G.F. and O.A. Adepoju (2015): Assessment of rural youth involvement in the usage of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series: Management, Economic, Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development, Romania. 15(2):17-23.
60. Ayinde, J. O. and Torimiro, D. O. (2014); Factors influencing community-based youth organisations’ involvement in rural development activities in Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, USA.6 (1):28-34.
61. Eludire, Adekunle A.; Yusuf, Jelili O.; Subair, Stephen K.; Torimiro, Dixon O. (2014): In-School Farm Children as Young Animators for Information Dissemination amongst Small Holder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Nigeria and Botswana. Journal of Youth Studies. Hong kong, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p161-171.
62. Torimiro, D.O., Yusuf, O.J., Subair, S.K., Amujoyegbe, B.J., Tselaesele, N. and J.O. Ayinde (2014): Utilization of sunflower among smallholder farmers in sub Saharan Africa: Evidence from Nigeria and Botswana. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, USA 6(9): 298-304.
63. Ayinde, J.O.; Torimiro, D.O. and Koledoye, G.F. (2014): Youth migration and agricultural production: analysis of farming communities of Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. 18 (1):121-129.
64. Dixon Olutade Torimiro, Oluwatosin Oluwasegun Fasina and Abiola Ojo (2014): Effects of In- School Youth Skills Acquisition Activities on Academic Performances in Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal of Youth Studies, Hong Kong. 17(2)34: 129-141.
65. Torimiro, D.O., Ayinde, J.O., Koledoye, G.F. and Oyedele, D.J.(2014):Farmers’ involvement in under-utilized indigenous vegetable production: experiences and emerging issues from Southwest, Nigeria. Journal of Agric. Science and Application, USA. 3(2):39-45.
66. Famuyiwa, B.S. Torimiro, D.O., Obatolu, E.O. and E.O. Uwagboe (2014) Preventive Measures Adopted by Farmers for the Environmental Hazards in Cocoa Plantations. Journal of Agricultural Extension.18 (2):99- 111.
67. Amujoyegbe, B.J., D.O. Torimiro, N. Tselaesele and T.V. Balole (2013). On-farm evaluation of the productivity of intercropping sunflower with arable crops among smallholder farmers in Nigeria and Botswana. Kenya: African Journal of Agricultural Research. 8(16)1553 -1558.
68. Okorie V. O., Torimiro D. O. and Mankinde (2013). Whither youths’ involvement in climate-smart-agriculture? Exploring environmental responsibility and economic prosperity among farm youths in Osun State. Annals of child and youth Studies (4) 111-123.
69. Busayo S. Famuyiwa, Dixon O. Torimiro and Simon A. Adesoji (2013): Determination of Cocoa Farmers’ Knowledge on Environmental Hazards Associated with Cocoa Farming Operations in Nigeria. International Journal of Knowledge, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1: (1– 2)58-70.
70. Ayinde, J.O., D.O. Torimiro and S.I. Ogunjimi (2013): Perception of rural youth towards exploitation of non-timber forest products in selected communities of Ago - Owu Forest Reserve, Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology 2(12): 43-48.
71. Amujoyegbe, B.J., D.O. Torimiro, M.T. Ige, S.K. Subair, N. Tselaesele, T.V. Balole and U. Batlang, (2012). ICT Support for Popularization of Sunflower Intercropping with Arable Crops: A Case Study of Nigerian and Batswana. Agricultural Journal, 7: 230-235.
72. Ayinde, J.O., Okorie, V.O., Torimiro, D.O. and Ojide, O.C. (2011) Researchers’ roles in agricultural innovation management system: Implications for climate adaptation in Southwestern Nigeria. Swaziland: Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 6: 59-69.
73. Famuyiwa, B.S., Torimiro, D.O. (2011) Perception of HIV/AIDS prevention strategies among the youth in farming communities of Osun State, Nigeria. Swaziland: Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 6: 45-59.
74. Ayinde, J.O., S.A. Adesoji, D.O. Torimiro and T.A. Taiwo (2011) Assessment of youth accessibility to social amenities toward promoting employment opportunities in farming communities of Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Society of Nigeria. 1(1): 44-50.
75. Torimiro,D. O., Oluborode, A. A., Lawal, B.O.and V. O. Okorie (2010) Socio-economic factors affecting the sustainability of Nigerian Rural Young People on the farm: Implication for Extension. Hong Kong: Journal of Youth Studies 14 (1).
76. Torimiro,D. O.; Odeyinka, S. M.; Okorie, V. O.; and Akinsuyi, M. A. (2009) Gender analysis of socio-cultural perception of Moringa oleifera amongst farmers in Southwestern Nigeria.USA: Journal of International Women’s Studies 10 (4): 188-202.
77. Lawal, B. O., Torimiro, D. O. and Makanjuola, B.A. (2009) Impact of agricultural extension practices on Nigerian poultry farmers’ standard of living: A perceptional analysis. Mexico: Tropical and sub-Tropical Agroecosystems 10: 465 – 473.
78. Okorie, V. O., Torimiro, D. O., Ojo, T.F. and Kazim, O.K. (2009) Youth’s involvement in car wash activities: A potential pull of agricultural labor in Osun State, Nigeria? USA: The African Symposium: An On-line Journal of African Educational Research Network. 9 (1): 83-93.
79. Adesanwo, O.O., M.T. Adetunji, J.K. Adesanwo, O.A. Osiname, S. Diatta and D.O. Torimiro (2009): Evaluation of Traditional Soil Fertility Management Practices for Rice Cultivation in Southwestern Nigeria. American-Eurasian Journal of Agronomy 2 (2): 45-49.
80. Torimiro,D. O. and V. O. Okorie (2009) Globalisation and African Youth Exploitation: Need for Good Governance in Nigeria. Hong Kong: Journal of Youth Studies 12 (2).
81. Torimiro,D. O., V. O. Okorie, and O. M. Ojubanire (2008): Push and Pull Correlates of Nigerian Farm Youth's Involvement in Transportation Business: A Bane for Food Security in Africa?Hong Kong: Journal of Youth Studies 11 (2): 125 -138.
82. Odeyinka,S.M., Torimiro, D.O., Oyedele, J.O. and V.O. Asaolu (2007): Farmers’ Awareness and Knowledge of Moringa oleifera in Southwestern Nigeria: A Perceptional Analysis. Pakistan: Asian Journal of Plant Science 6 (2): 320-325.
83. Torimiro,D. O.; O. D. Kolawole and V. O. Okorie (2007): In-School Farm-Youth and ICTs Usage: A Gender Analysis of Nigeria’s Yoruba Communities.Hong Kong: Journal of Youth Studies 10 (2): 143-154.
84. Odeyinka, S.M. and Torimiro, D.O. (2006): Assessment of Adoption Status of Management Practices for West African Dwarf Goat Production in Southwest Nigeria. Belgium: Tropicultura, 24 (3) 162-168.
85. Torimiro, D.O and Oluborode A. A. (2006): Towards Achieving Food Security in Africa: Meeting the Sustainable Needs of Crop Farm Youth in Southwest Nigeria. Pakistan: Journal of Applied Science Research. 2(4):242-247.
86. Torimiro, D.O. and Oluborode A. A. (2006): Exploring Socio - Economic Correlates of Production Needs for Enhancing Food Security through Farm Youth in Southwest Nigeria. Pakistan: Journal of Applied Science Research. 2(5):248-255
87. Torimiro, D.O., O.D. Kolawole and M. O. Adeogun (2006): Nigeria’s University-Based Rural Development Project: An Exemplary Holistic Model for Rural Communities Empowerment in Sub-Saharan African Region. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, 6(1&2): 1-12.
88. Kolawole, O.D. and D.O. Torimiro (2006): Nigerian Poor Majority: Issues and Challenges in the 21st Century. Pakistan: Research Journal of Social Sciences, 1 (1) 11-20.
89. Torimiro, D.O. and O.D. Kolawole (2006): Women’s Voices on African Rural Child in the Development Process: Between Tradition and Modernism. Pakistan: Research Journal of Social Sciences, 1 (1) 21-31.
90. Torimiro, D.O. and Dionco-Adetayo, E.A. (2005): Children involvement in entrepreneurship in rural communities: An attitudinal analysis. The International Journal of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship. U.K.: Elsevier Science, 25 (6):683-689.
91. Malik, M.; Torimiro, D.O; Bamire, F.B. (2005): Nigerian Parents and the Development of Rural School Youth. India: J. Soc. Sci., 10(3): 191-197.
92. Torimiro D. O.and O.D. Kolawole (2005): Nigerian Rural Youths in a Culture of Undignified Survival Strategies. India: J. Soc. Sci., 11(1): 83-89.
93. Lawal, B.O., Torimiro, D.O., Banjo, A.D. and Joda, A.O. (2005): Operational Habits and Health Hazards Associated with Pesticide Usage by Cocoa Farmers in Nigeria: Lessons for Extension Work.India: J. Hum. Ecol., 17(3): 191-195.
94. Kolawole, O.D. and Torimiro, D.O. (2005): Participatory rural entrepreneurship development for grassroots transformation: A factor analysis. India: J. Human Ecol., 18(3): 193-198.
95. Torimiro, D. O. and Laogun, E. A. (2005): Principal factors associated with youth participation in rural leadership development activities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ife Journal of Agriculture. 21:196-203.
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Modelling BUAN Adopted Villages for Technologies Transfer and Integrated Sustainable Development in Agroecological Zones (Kweneng West- Sandy veldt and Kgatleng District- Hard veldt) of Botswana (BAV-Project)
Letlamoreng Samuel
Senior Instructor
Letlamoreng Samuel
Senior Instructor
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural Education, Extension and Rural Development)
MSc (Agricultural Education), University of Botswana /Botswana College of Education, 2013
BSc (Agricultural Education ), University of Botswana /Botswana College of Education, 2005
Diploma in Agricultural Education , University of Botswana /Botswana College of Education, 1995
Assisting in teaching :
AEB 221 Teaching methods in Agriculture
AEB 425 Management of Agricultural Enterprises
Letlamoreng. S and Hulela.K.,(2018). Perceived roles of Teachers of Agricultural Science in the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention and control measures in Secondary Schools in Botswana. Applied Science and Innovative Research. 2(3):102.
Kgomotso Mabusa
Seniour Lecturer
Kgomotso Mabusa
Seniour Lecturer
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural Education, Extension and Rural Development)
Qualifications: PhD ed from University of Nottingham, UK: MSc, BSc and Diploma in Agricultural Education from UNISWA.
Experience: Have profound experience in Teacher Education (Pre- and In-service training of teachers. Taught from secondary school level up to MSc level at tertiary institution level.
Have had opportunity to be at positions of responsibility as Senior Teacher, Deputy Headmaster, Senior Education Officer (In-service training), Principal Education Officers (Pre-service): Overseeing practical subject at Colleges of Education in Botswana and currently HoD in the department of Agricultural Education , Extension and Rural Development.
Have had the opportunity to lead Agriculture National Panel (2019-date) for the development of the Multiple pathways Agriculture Curriculum and serves in the Agriculture Advisory Committee at Botswana Examinations Council. Led development of academic programmes in the department
Have experience in conducting social science research in areas of education and extension.
Conducted consultancy work in the areas of education including that involving:
The evaluation of the Botswana Junior Secondary Education Curriculum as per request by Ministry of Education , department of Curriculum Design, Development and Evaluation (Work completed- March 2022)
The development of specialized competency-based agriculture teaching curriculum for the blind as per request by Pudulogong Rehabilitation and development Trust (Work completed- Nov. to Dec 2017). Also was involved in developing the Early Childhood Diploma and Degree programmes for BOSA BOSELE (BQA accredited programmes). April 2015 to November 2015
Undergraduate
AEB211: Educational Psychology
AEB419: Philosophy of Education
AEB425: Management of Agricultural Enterprises in Schools
AEB421: Research Methods in Education
APB410/420 Research Project
Graduate
AEE603 Educational Statistics
AEE 604 Seminars series in Agricultural Education
AEE 608 Adult Education in Agriculture
AEE 602 Research Methods in Education
AEE700 MSC Research Proposal Development
AEE701 MSC Dissertation
Refereed Scholarly/Scientific Journal Articles
- Mabusa, K. (2019). In-service Professional Development Needs Expressed by Botswana Secondary School Agriculture Teachers. MOSENODI: International Journal of the Educational Studies. Vol. 22(2),pp 31-45. ISSN 1021-559X. [Available: https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi]
- Mabusa, K. (2017). An Integrated In-service Professional Development Model Proposed for Agriculture teachers: Implication for Improved IPD policy at the Central Region of Botswana. BEST: International Journal of Humanities, Arts, Medicine and Science (BEST: IJHAMS). 5 (12) pp 117-128, ISSN (P): 2348-0521; ISSN (E): 2454-4728; Impact factor (JCC): 2.8973; ICV: 44.78
- Mabusa, K., Alone, T. A. and Macheng, B. (2015). Perceptions of Teachers on the use of corporal punishment in schools: A case of Kang Secondary Schools. Research Journal of Educational Sciences, 3(6), pp. 1-6. ISSN (Online): 2321-0508.
- Thobega, M., Subair, S. K., Mabusa, K. and Rammolai, M. (2011). Curriculum related factors that affect agriculture teachers’ delivery of the subject. Prime Research on Education, 1(3), pp. 037-043.
- Thobega, M., and Mabusa, K. (2009). Analysis of teaching practice assessment process at the Botswana College of Agriculture. UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology, 12(1) pp. 33– 41.
- Subair, S. K. and Mabusa, K. (2008). Perception of Agricultural Extension Officers Regarding the Policies Established by Botswana Ministry of Agriculture to Strengthen Agricultural Extension Services in Botswana. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 5 (1), pp. 57 – 62. ISSN: 1683-8831
- Mabusa, K. and Keregero K. J. B. (2004). In-service Training Needs of Senior Secondary Agriculture Teachers in Botswana. UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology, 7 (2), pp. 186 – 191. ISSN: 1029-9645.
Published Book
Mabusa, K. (2007). Agriculture (PSLE Made Easy). Gaborone, Botswana: Heinemann. ISBN 97899912 519-43
Submitted proposal on a project titled ‘’ FASTER BOTSWANA’’ aimed at systematically providing a framework for identification of community-oriented problems, problem solving as well as packaging and communicating research outputs.
Leading negotiations for a collaborative project with the Gaborone City Council that targets to address out of school youth: Aim of which is to contribute in curbing juvenile delinquencies amongst other social ills. Project has potential to be cascaded to all councils in Botswana
Dichepi Sebeso
Senior Instructor
Dichepi Sebeso
Senior Instructor
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural Education, Extension and Rural Development)
MSc (Agricultural Education), University of Botswana /Botswana College of Education, 2014
BSc (Agricultural Education), University of Botswana /Botswana College of Education, 2004
Diploma in Agricultural Education, University of Botswana /Botswana College of Education, 1995
Contemporary issues in Agricultural Education
ICT in Education.
Journal Article
Dichepi, S., Bulala T. and Hulela K. 2017. Effects of a computer aided instructional method on pupils’ performance in Agriculture-A quasi experimental study. Life Science Journal, pp 2017 -1403.
Comferences
Dichepi, S., Bulala T. and Hulela K. 2016. Effects of a computer aided instructional method on pupils’ performance in Agriculture-A quasi experimental study. A paper presented at the 16th BOLESWANA Biennial Educational Symposium, Gaborone, Botswana 12-14 July 2016