Introduction
Dr Kibga Esther joined IED,EA as a lecturer in January 2024.
Education
Ph.D. in Chemistry Education, Rwanda University-UR (ACEITLMS), 2023
Master of Science Education , The Aga Khan University, 2016
Bachelor of Science with Education, University of Dar es Salaam, 2010
Current areas of teaching
Science Education
Research Methods in Education
Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Sensitive Issues in Education
Research interests
STEM Education
Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
Teacher Education
Primary and Secondary Education
Classroom Assessment and Evaluation
ICT and Digital Literacy
Gender Responsive and Inclusive Pedagogy
Experience
Professional Development Tutor (PDT) and Research Assistant at Aga Khan University 2016 - 2023
Master Trainer in Enhancing Quality of Secondary Schools Education in Zanzibar (EQSSEZ) project 2022- 2023
Education officer II, Ilala Municipality 2012 - 2019
Training Officer Mwanza Youth Centre, 2011 - 2012
Education Officer II, Mwanza City Council 2012 - 2019
Awards and honours
African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching of Mathematics and Science Scholarship, 2017
The Aga Khan University Scholarship, 2015
Publications
Journal papers
Kibga, E. S., Gakuba, E., & Sentongo, J. (2021). Effectiveness of hands-on activities to develop chemistry learners’ curiosity in community secondary schools in Tanzania.
Turkish Journal of Science Education. https://doi.org/10.36681/tused.2021.93
Kibga, E. S., Gakuba, E., & Sentongo, J. (2022). Development of chemistry learners’ problem-solving skills through hands-on instructional model. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE). https://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v11i4.22688
Kibga, E. S., Gakuba, E., & Sentongo, J. (2022). Learners’ Active Engagement in Searching and Designing Learning Materials through a Hands-on Instructional Model. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 21(8), 75–91. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.21.8.6
Mrutu, N., Mtenzi, F., Kajoro, P., Kibga, E., Kova, J., Nkota, H., & Hoka, A. (2022). Community Involvement in Pupils’ Learning in Response to COVID-19 Crisis: A Case of AKU-IED EA’s Interventions in Southern Tanzania, Lindi Region. 5787–5795. https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2022.1431
Mrutu, N., Kibga, E., Hoka, A., Kajoro, P., Mtenzi, F., Kova, J., Nkota, H., & Biswalo, T. (2023). Investment in Teacher-Education Versus Teacher-Educational Research for Effective Teacher-Professional Learning.
Journal of Education and Practice,
7(5), 30–46.
https://doi.org/10.47941/jep.1437
Conference papers
Kibga, E. S., Gakuba, E., & Sentongo, J. (2022). An account of the methodological implementation of Design-Based Research in the chemistry classroom context. Rwanda Education Journal.
Kibga, E. S., Gakuba, E., & Sentongo, J. (2021). Developing Students’ Curiosity through Chemistry Hands-on Activities: A Case of Selected Community Secondary Schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 17(5), em1962. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/10856
Mrutu, N., Mtenzi, F., Nkota, H., Kajoro, P., Kova, J., Kibga, E., & Hoka, A. (2022). The Implementation of School Feeding Program in a Context of Fee-Free Education Policy to Enhance Early Childhood Learning: A Case of Two Primary Schools In Iringa Municipal, Tanzania. 5838–5846. https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2022.1442
Mrutu, N., Nkota, H., Kova, J., Kibga, E., Kajoro, P., Hoka, A., & Mtenzi, F. (2022). Beyond Educational Reforms: A Review of Teacher Preparation in Tanzania. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 21(12), 197–217. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.21.12.11
Mrutu, N., & Kibga, E. (2023). Feed-Forward: Strengthening Assessment of Pre-Primary and Primary Science and Mathematics Education in Tanzania.
Journal of Educational Studies,
5(2), 127–154.
Created on:06/19/2024 Last modified:01/23/2026
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