Dr. Okumu John Bismarck

Senior Lecturer


Okumu John Bismarck is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum, Educational Technology and Media, Faculty of Education and Humanities at Gulu University. He holds a PhD in Education with specialization in Curriculum Studies from Gulu University, Uganda. In addition to teaching and research obligations, he is actively involved in School Practice management and organizations and Outreaches. He has conducted research activities with many organizations. His research and innovations activities done for many years in Higher Education. His research interest is in Pedagogy, Mentoring practices, Early Childhood, Curriculum Design, Development, implementation and innovations in general.

Qualifications

S/No Qualification Institution Year of Completion
01 Doctor of Philosophy( In Curriculum Studies Gulu University Jan,2021
02 Certificate in Learning Design-Planning for effective Learning Experiences TESCIA PROJECT Augt,2021
03 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management Uganda Management Institute Oct,2012
04 Master of Education in Curriculum Studies Maker ere University March, 2009
05 Bachelor of Education Makerere University March,1999
06 Diploma  in Teacher Education Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo May, 1992
07 Grade Three Teachers Certificate Soroti Teachers’ College May, 1987
08 Uganda Certificate of Education Soroti Secondary School March,1989

 

Research Interests

01.Continuous Professional Development

02.Mentoring

  1. Teacher Education

04.Early childhood Education and Development

  1. Curriculum Design, Development and Implementation

06.Teaching Methodology

  1. Curricular Activities and student performance/ Discipline
  2. Climate Change and Mitigation

08.Gender Responsive Pedagogy

Publications

. (2025) . Transforming Higher Education for Community Development Participatory Reflection on a Decade of Mutual Capacity-Building in Northern Uganda . In: Volume Editors: Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld, Tabo O. Geoffrey, Charles Nelson Okumu, Morten Kure Kattenhøj, and Inger Lassen, Transforming Higher Education for Community Development Participatory Reflection on a Decade of Mutual Capacity-Building in Northern Uganda. Available at: https://brill.com/display/title/72354?srsltid=AfmBOoqoyvA5C9Oj3qZUvQzZ3qSpOmxGrVXdrljVEoFA8RBdndODNS87
Okumu John Bismarck( 2025) . (2025) . Co-Curricular Activities and Students Discipline in Higher Institutions of Learning in Gulu City , pp. 197–217
. (2023) . Continuous Professional Development and Teachers Improved Pedagogical Skills in Secondary Schools in Gulu City . East African Journal of Education Studies , 6(3)
John Bismarck Okumu, Tom Henry Ogwang, George Opio . (2023) . An Exploration of Issues That Affect Mentoring and Teacher Effectiveness in Government Aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub-Region , pp. 1496-1508
Emmanuel Odit, John Bismarck Okumu, Wilfred Lajul, George Opio, Denis Omara . (2023) . The Influence of School Internal Factors on Teacher Effectiveness: A Case Study from Secondary Schools in Lira District, Uganda . In: Dr. Veronica Mîndrescu, Research Highlights in Language, Literature, and Education., pp. 54-67. Available at: https://stm.bookpi.org/RHLLE-V7/article/view/11154
. (2023) . An Exploration of Issues That Affect Mentoring and Teacher Effectiveness in Government Aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub-Region . Available at: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=126703
Emmanuel Odit, John Bismarck Okumu, Wilfred Lajul, George Opio, Denis Omara. . (2023) . School External Factors and Teacher Effectiveness in Enhancement of Learners’ Academic Achievement of Government Aided Secondary Schools in Lira District, Uganda , pp. 21-27
Emmanuel Odit, John Bismarck Okumu, Wilfred Lajul, George Opio, Denis Omara,2023 . (2023) . School internal factors and teacher effectiveness in Secondary schools in Lira District Uganda. . Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 40(1), pp. 44-51
Emmanuel Odit, John Bismarck Okumu, Wilfred Lajul, George Opio,Denis Omara,2023 . (2023) . School External Factors and Teacher Effectiveness in Enhancement of Learners’ Academic Achievement of Government Aided Secondary Schools in Lira District, Uganda . Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 45(1), pp. 21-27
John Bismarck Okumu, Tom Henry Ogwang, Wycliffe Scott Wafula . (2022) . Assessment of Mentoring and Teacher Effectiveness in Government-aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub Region in Uganda . In: Dr. Vlasta Hus, Current Research in Language, Literature and Education, pp. 136-148
John Bismarck Okumu, Tom Henry Ogwang, Opio George, Ajok Kilama Teddy . (2022) . Mentoring Feedback to Support Teaching: Changes in Teacher’s Practice in Government Aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub-Region . Creative Education, 13(4), pp. 1384-1394
John Bismarck Okumu, Tom Henry Ogwang, Opio George, Ajok Kilama Teddy . (2022) . Mentoring Feedback to Support Teaching: Changes in Teacher’s Practice in Government Aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub-Region . Creative Education, 13(4), pp. 1384-1394
Okumu, J. B., Ogwang, T. H., & Wafula, S. W. (2022). . (2022) . Mentoring and Teacher Effectiveness in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub Region in Uganda , pp. pp136-148. Available at: https://www.scirp.org/pdf/ce_2021112916010869.pdf#:~:text=This%20paper%20reports%20on%20a%20study%20which%20was,secondary%20schools%20in%20the%20Acholi%20sub-region%20in%20Uganda.
John Bismarck Okumu, Tom Henry Ogwang, Wycliffe Scott Wafula . (2021) . Mentoring and Teacher Effectiveness in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub Region in Uganda . Creative Education, 12(11), pp. 2700-2714
John Bismarck Okumu, Tom Henry Ogwang, Scott Wycliffe Wafula ,2020 . (2021) . Mentoring and Teacher effectiveness in Government aided secondary schools in the Acholi Sub-region in Uganda . Available at: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=113589
John Bismarck Okumu, Victoria Tamale Kaggwa, Scott Wycliffe Wafula . (2019) . The influence of mentoring on teacher effectiveness in teaching in government-aided secondary schools in the Acholi sub-region . Journal of Education and Practice, 10(23), pp. 89-96
Okumu, J. B., Wafula, W. S., & Kaggwa, V. T. (2019) . (2019) . Teachers perceptions of mentoring on teacher effectiveness in Government aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi sub-region . International Journal of Scientific Research , [online] Volume 8(4). Available at: https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-(IJSR)/fileview.php?val=April_2019_1554208985_9840536.pdf
John Bismarck Okumu, Victoria Tamale KaggwaScott Wycliffe Wafula 2019 . (2019) . The Influence of Mentoring on Teacher Effectiveness in Teaching in Government -Aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub-region. . Journal of Education and Practice, 10(23)
John Bismarck Okumu, Victoria Tamale Kaggwa Scott Wycliffe Wafula 2019 . (2019) . The contributions of mentoring on teachers’ effective classroom management strategies in Government aided secondary schools in the Acholi sub-region Journal of Education and Practice. . Journal of Education and Practice, 10(36)

Projects

VVOB Learning Entrepreneurship and Agriculture
    Dr. Okumu John Bismarck
BSU IV: Life long Learning and Hybrid Learning
    Dr. Okumu John Bismarck, Prof. Okumu Charles Nelson, Dr. Alidri Agatha, Simon Okello - Research Assistant
Work Package Four UPCHAIN ROJECT :Innovating curriculum as a driver of Sustainable Development
    Dr. Okumu John Bismarck
Word into Deeds Collaboration Project
    Dr. Okumu John Bismarck
Building Stronger Universities (BSU)II
    Dr. Okumu John Bismarck
Transforming employability for social change in East Africa (TESCEA) project
    Dr. Okumu John Bismarck

Supervision

Graduate Students Supervised to Completion

S/No Name of Student supervised Research Topic Status
01 Labeja Luke

22/U/1562/MFC/PSMaster of Education Curriculum studies

 Parental Support and Learners’ Academic Achievements in Primary Schools in Palabek Kal Sub-County ,Lamwo District Graduated
02 Okumu Benjamin

22/U/1595/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Continuous Professional Development of teachers and implementation of lower secondary schools curriculum in Gulu City Graduated
03 Lameny Charles Andrew

22/U/1564/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Clinical supervision and teacher effectiveness in selected primary schools in Patiko sub-county Graduated
04 Ejang Semmy

22/U/1972/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Teachers Assessment Practice and Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Government aided Secondary Schools in Lira City Graduated
05 Apio Harriet

22/U/1543/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Teachers’ Mentorship and Curriculum coverage in selected Primary Schools in Gulu District Graduated
06 Lamwaka Immaculate Mercy

21/U/2920/MFC/PS Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Internal Assessment and Curriculum Coverage in Primary Schools in Kole District: A Case of Aboke Sub-County Graduated
07 Kibwanga Asia

21/U/2906/MFC/PS

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

 Curriculum Implementation and Climate Variations in Selected primary Schools in the Sub-county of Pabo and Lamogi , Amuru District Graduated
08 Acedu George

22/U/1527/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Career Guidance and Academic Performance in Government –Aided Secondary Schools in Gulu city, Uganda Graduated
09 Anywar  Godfrey

22/U/1542/MFC/Ps

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Career Guidance and Students’ Enrolment in Vocational Subjects in Secondary Schools in Gulu City Graduated
10 Abongowat Prudence

21/U/2885/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Continuous Professional Development and teacher effectiveness in government aided Primary schools in Bweyale Town Council, Kiryadongo District Graduated
11 Okello Francis Amodo

21/U/2949/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Supervision and inclusive education in Gulu City: A case of Laroo-Pece Division Primary Schools Graduated
12 Odida Peter

21/U/2942/MFC/PS)

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Curriculum implementation and sustainable energy usage in secondary schools in Amuru District Graduated
13 Labongo Henry Mutyaba

20/U/2666/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 Uganda Secondary Schools Science and Mathematics Teaching Approaches In Curriculum Implementation And Students’ Performance In Sciences And Mathematics In Secondary Schools In Amuru District Graduated
14 Odit Emmanuel

20/U/3064/MFC/PS

Master of Education Curriculum studies

 School Internal and External Factors on Teacher Effectiveness      a   Study of Secondary Schools in Lira District Graduated

External Examinations

S/No Name of student examined Research Topic Status
01 Wafula Alfred 18/U/2804/MED/PS Modelling academic performance in science-based subjects using elements of teacher preparation in primary schools in Kigumba Town Councils Graduated
02 Aber Proscovia 17/U/2323/MED/PS External supervision practices and teacher performance in Primary schools in Gulu City Graduated
03 Okello Hope 19/U/3890/MED/PS Head teachers supervision and teachers performance in Universal secondary schools in Jonam County,Pakwach District Graduated
04 Okello George Ayo 18/U/3214/MED/PS Head teachers supervision and teachers performance in Universal secondary schools in Jonam County,Pakwach District Graduated

More Information

Conferences and Workshops attended

  1. Gulu University first annual conference Churchill Court Hotel Gulu 6th -8th July,2010
  2. Gulu University second annual conference Sir Samuel Baker SS Gulu8th-10th Nov, 2011
  3. International Conference Organised by Building Stronger University (2012), Churchill Court Gulu 2012
  4. Gulu University fifth Annual International conference held in Gulu University main hall 7th -8th, 2018
  5. Building stronger University annual conference held at Gulu University Main Library Nov,2021
  6. African Philosophy World Conference (APWC) held at Gulu University18th -20th Sept, 2023

Workshops attended
1. Science Communication and Research -Based Advocacy organised by BSU and UPCHAIN Projects in Gulu University, July,2025
2. Career strategy workshop organised by Education Collaborative in Kigali Rwanda June,2025
3. Student Teacher Journey workshop organised by VVOB in Gulu University, 2024
4. Gender –responsive pedagogy workshop organised by VVOB Silver Spring Hotel, KAMPALA June 2023
5. Workshop on problem Based Learning Case Challenge on Green Charcoal organised by UPCHAIN held at Gulu University from18th -21st Oct,2022
6. Problem Based Learning for graduates and supervision in Faculty of Education and Humanities organised by BSU in Gulu Univesity, Nov,2021
7. Advanced Gender Research Methodology Organised by BSU held at Gulu university from the 23rd -27th Aug,2021
8. Scholarly Writing workshop organised by THRIVE held at Gulu University from 27th -28th March,2019
9. Qualitative Research Methods organised by THRIVE held at Gulu University from 25th-26th Sept,2019
10. Acting with Technology organised by BSU at Gulu University from 27th – 31st,March, 2017
11. Anthropology of Education organised by Gulu University and University of Copenhagen from 9th-13th, Jan,2017
12. PhD Supervision workshop organised by THRIVE at Gulu University on the 8th Aug,2017
Information Competence and Electronic Library Resource, organised by BSU, at Gulu Universiy from 3th-7th April,2017