Gloria Lamaro, PhD

Lecturer


Dr. Gloria Lamaro is an accomplished Education Training Consultant with extensive expertise in curriculum development, academic staff training, and faculty capacity building in higher education across East Africa. She has significantly contributed to the transformation of teaching and learning through her involvement in major initiatives such as the Transforming Employability for Social Change in East Africa (TESCEA) and the Transformative Academic Development (TAD) projects.
Her work focuses on course and curriculum redesign to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and student-centered learning equipping graduates to become agents of social change.

Dr. Lamaro has also led training for lecturers as Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in academic development, helping to build sustainable institutional capacity in pedagogy and curriculum innovation. Currently, she collaborates with academic staff globally through the Transforming Learning Partnership, while continuing her close engagement with faculty at Gulu University (Uganda) to support curriculum review, teaching quality enhancement, and student learning experience improvement. In addition, Dr. Lamaro is committed to advancing higher education by designing transformative capacity-building programs and supporting the establishment of formal academic qualifications for university teaching staff in Uganda. Her work also promotes the integration of inclusive, contextually relevant, and evidence-based teaching practices. Dr. Lamaro’s academic and professional contributions are widely recognized. In 2025, she received the Exceptional PhD Completion Award in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement and lasting impact in the field of education.

Qualifications

Qualification Institution Year Awarded
PhD in Education Management Makerere University, Uganda/Agder – Norway 2025
M.Ed. in Education Management Gulu University, Uganda 2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling Makerere University, Uganda 2015
Graduate Certificate in Beginning To Teach (BIT)

 

 UNSW, Sydney -Australier 2017
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of University Teaching and Learning (FULT) UNSW, Sydney -Australier 2018
Bachelors of Arts with Education (Hons.) Makerere University, Uganda 2010

 

Research Interests

Faculty Development and Academic Capacity Building

  • Faculty development and professional learning for university lecturers
  • Capacity building for sustainable faculty development
  • Professional development for academic staff
  • Development of PhD programs and research ecosystems in emerging economies

Curriculum and Pedagogical Innovation

  • Curriculum design and course redesign focused on critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Innovative curriculum development in interdisciplinary areas
  • Development of programme, course, and class-level learning outcomes
  • Assessment design aligned with learning outcomes and teaching strategies
  • Enhancing student learning experiences through active and transformative pedagogies
  • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in African higher education contexts

Higher Education Leadership and Policy

  • Higher education leadership and governance
  • Gender equity and inclusion in higher education leadership
  • Quality assurance in higher education
  • Comparative education policy and reform in Africa and Asia-Pacific regions

Globalization and Social Impact of Higher Education

  • Internationalization of higher education and transnational education partnerships
  • Promoting social change through education and curriculum innovation
  • Transformative learning and teaching excellence

Publications

Lamaro, G., Ajok, A. B., Ojara, R., Nydomugyengi, E. K., & Openjuru, G. L. (Under Review, 2025). . (2025) . Community-Engaged Curriculum Redesign: Joint Advisory Group and Service Learning. . East African Journal of Education Studies, 8(3). Nairobi, Kenya.: East African Journal of Education Studies
Lamaro, G., Ajok, A. B., Ojara, R., Nydomugyengi, E. K., & Openjuru, G. L. (Under Review, 2025) . (2025) . Student-Centred Changemaker Portfolios: Evaluating TESCEA’s Impact on Critical Thinking and Employability . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, [online] Volume 8(3). Nairobi, Kenya: ENSO. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajass/
Lamaro, G., Ajok, A. B., Ojara, R., Nydomugyengi, E. K., & Openjuru, G. L. (Under Review, 2025). . (2025) . Teaching Change: TESCEA’s Journey Toward Gender-Equitable Higher Education . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 8(3). Nairobi, Kenya.:
Lamaro, G., Ajok, A. B., Ojara, R., Nydomugyengi, E. K., & Openjuru, G. L. (Under Review, 2025) . (2025) . Engaging Senior Leadership in Pedagogical Reform: A Case Study of TESCEA’s Steering Group Model . East African Journal of Education Studies, 8(3). Nairobi, Kenya.: ENSO
Okello, A. A., & Lamaro, G. (Under Review, 2025) . (2025) . Relationship between Headteachers’ Gender and Financial Management in Schools. . East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 8(1). Nairobi, Kenya.:
Olaa, J., & Lamaro, G. (Under Review, 2025) . (2025) . Evaluating the Work Environment in Schools . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 8(2). Nairobi, Kenya.: ENSO
Auma, O. R., & Lamaro, G. (Under Review, 2025) . (2025) . Evaluating the Quality of Communication in Educational Institutions. . East African Journal of Education Studies, 8(3). Nairobi, Kenya: ENSO
Yon, B. T., Hab’Imana, J. B., & Lamaro, G. (Under Review, 2025) . (2025) . Exploring the Nature and Impact of USE Capitation Grants in Secondary Education. . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 8(3). Nairobi, Kenya.: ENSO
Lamaro, G., Kimoga, J., Nampiija, D., & Reichert, F. (2025) . (2025) . Optimising Critical Thinking in Graduate Education: The Role of Guided Facilitations , p. 17
Okello, J. H., Lamaro, G., & Bagaya, J. (2025) . (2025) . Strategies of Managing Co-Curricular Activities in Secondary Schools in Gulu City. . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 8(2)
Lamaro, G., & Kimoga, J. (2025) . (2025) . Leveraging Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to Cultivate Critical Thinking Skills in Graduate Education: A Framework for Advancing the Higher Education Ecosystem . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences , 8(2), p. 19
Aber, O. J., Lamaro, G., & Okello, N. G. (2025, July 8) . (2025) . Management of students’ discipline and academic performance in schools. . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, [online] Volume 8(2). Nairobi, Kenya: ENSO. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajass/article/view/3287
Anena, D. J., & Lamaro, G. (2024) . (2025) . Relationship Between Teaching Strategies and Students’ Academic Performance at Ordinary Level Secondary Schools in Gulu District . East African Journal of Education Studies, [online] Volume 7(2), p. 18. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajes/article/view/1953
Okello, P. D., & Lamaro, G. (2024). . (2025) . Job Satisfaction and Teachers’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Gulu District . East African Journal of Education Studies, [online] Volume 7(1), p. 20. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajes/article/view/1929
Lamaro, G., Okello, J. H., & Musisi, B. (2025) . (2025) . Market Orientation in Universities: Bridging Academia and Stakeholder Expectations . International Journal of Advanced Research, 8(1), 8(1)
lamaro, G., Ajok, A. B., Ojara, R., Nydomugyengi, E. K., & Openjuru, G. L. (Under Review, 2025) . (2025) . Building Sustainable Multiplier Networks in Higher Education Institutions: Insights from the TESCEA Model . International Journal of Advanced Research, [online] Volume 8(1). Nairobi, Kenya.: ESNO. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/ijar
Lamaro, G., Kimoga, J., Nampiija, D., & Reichert, F. (2024) . (2024) . Using Case Scenarios to Foster Critical Thinking Skills among Graduate Students . East African Journal of Education Studies, 7(4)
Lamaro, G., Kimoga, J., Nampijja, D., & Reichert, F. (2024) . (2024) . Enhancing critical thinking through academic collaborations . African Educational Journals , 12(4), pp. 255-261
Okello, P. D., & Lamaro, G. (2024) . (2024) . Job Satisfaction and Teachers’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Gulu District . East African Journal of Education Studies, [online] Volume 7(2), p. 20. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajes/article/view/1929/2649
Anena, D. J., & Lamaro, G. (2024) . (2024) . Relationship Between Teaching Strategies and Students’ Academic Performance at Ordinary Level Secondary Schools . East African Journal of Education Studies, [online] Volume 7(2), p. 18. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajes/article/view/1953
Akello, J., & Lamaro, G. (2023) . (2023) . Relationship between Head Teacher’s Motivation Strategies and Teacher’s Performance in Secondary Schools in Serere District . East African Journal of Education Studies, [online] Volume 6(3), p. 17. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajes/article/view/1641/2376
Akello, J., & Lamaro, G. (2023, December 21) . (2023) . Relationship between head teacher’s motivation strategies and teacher’s performance in secondary schools. . East African Journal of Education Studies, [online] Volume 6(3). Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajes/article/view/1641
Lalam, F. R., & Lamaro, G. (2023) . (2023) . Relationship between Teachers’ Participation and Management Outcomes in Primary Schools in Pader District, Uganda . East African Journal of Education Studies, [online] Volume 6(3), p. 28. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajes/article/view/1593
Fabian, F., Harle, J., Kalimasi, P., Kilonzo, R., Lamaro, G., et al. (2023) . (2023) . Collaboratively reimagining teaching and learning. In Higher education for good: Teaching and learning futures (Chapter 22) . Available at: https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/OBP.0363
Amito, B., Oriangi, G., & Lamaro, G. (2023) . (2023) . Head Teachers’ Conflict Management Strategies and Students’ Satisfaction with School Climate in Secondary Schools in Uganda . East African Journal of Education Studies, [online] Volume 6(2), p. 16. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajes/article/view/1222
Okello, N. G., Onekalit, P. K., & Lamaro, G. (2021). . (2021) . Funding and Support Supervision under Universal Primary Education . Journal Of Education Practice , [online] Volume 12(27), p. 11. Available at: https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/57266/59140

Supervision

Master’s Dissertations Supervised to Completion

No. Student’s Full Name Year Graduated Title of Dissertation
1. James Olaa 2025 Work environment and teachers’ performance in secondary schools in Kitgum District
2. Okello Alfred Azim 2025 Head teachers’ gender and financial management in primary schools in Kitgum District
3. Yon Teddy Bovine 2024 Universal secondary education capitation grant and performance of private secondary schools in Lira City
4. Hakiigaba Jussy Okello 2024 Strategies of managing co-curricular activities and students’ achievements in co-curricular in secondary schools in Gulu City
5. Proscovia Daphine Okello 2022 Job satisfaction and teachers’ performance in secondary schools in Gulu District
6. Doris Jane Anena 2022 Teaching strategies and students’ academic performance at ordinary level secondary schools in Gulu District
7. Rose Filder Lalam 2022 Teachers’ participation and management outcomes in primary schools in Pader District
8. Jennifer Akello 2022 Head teachers’ motivation strategies and teachers’ performance in secondary schools in Serere District
9. Rose Auma Onen 2021 Communication efficiency and teachers’ job satisfaction in secondary schools in Oyam District
10. Betty Amito 2023 Head teachers’ conflict management strategies and students’ satisfaction with school climate in secondary schools in Gulu City
11. Jacqueline Okidi Aber 2016 Management of students’ discipline and academic performance in secondary schools at ordinary level in Gulu Municipality

Master’s Dissertations Examined

No. Student Name Reg. Number Dissertation Title
1 Komakech Willy Olanya 17/U/2338/MED Gender roles & performance in Mathematics – Gulu
2 Opio Moses 17/U/2360/MED Organizational culture & employee performance – UCC Aduku
3 Abongo Geoffrey 17/U/2324/MED Curriculum management – Apac District
4 Akello Consy 17/U/2329/MED Gender & retention – Kitgum District

 

 

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Other Academic Activities

Leadership Roles

Role Unit / Institution Duration
Ag. Head of Department,  Department of Education Management 2025–2026
Acting Head Education Management, Gulu University 2015–2018
Member Quality Assurance 2021–2022

Teaching

Level Year Courses Taught
Master of Education in Educational Management 2015-2020, 2025 Human Resource Management in Education (MEM 7205), Management Theories and Principles (MEM 7202), Financing Education (MEM 7210), Organizational Dynamics (MEM 7301)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education 2015 –2020, 2015 Theories of Educational Management and Administration (PGD 6101), Theories, Principles, and Practices of Education Management and Administration (PGD 6201)
Undergraduate (Education Students) 2014 – 2020, 2015 Theories of Educational Management and Administration (EMA 1201), Theories, Principles, and Practices of Education Management and Administration (EMA 3201)

Workshops

Year Workshop Title Organizer
2023 Course Redesign for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving AFELT
2019 Course Redesign Workshop TESCEA Project
2019 School Practice Workshop FEH
2018 Transformative Learning Workshop AFELT – TESCEA Project
2016 Open Education Resources and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Workshop BSU II
2016 Philosophy of Science Part II Workshop BSU II

Conferences

Year Conference Title Organizer/Location
2024 ACUS Africa Network and Conference & World Café – ECR Research Methods Academy ACUS Africa
2024 TELLS 3rd Conference – Future Education Makerere University
2024 Jean Monnet Conference – The EU, the EAC, and the Challenges of Regional Integration in Achieving Sustainable Development Unknown
2024 TELLS Conference – Future Classroom University of Agder, Norway
2023 ACUS Africa Conference – Advancing Critical University Studies Across Africa Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
2023 ISoLT Conference – Creating the Future through Higher Education AFELT
2017 4th Annual Conference – Multidisciplinary Research for Enhancing Community Resilience Gulu University
2017 Educate Annual Global Education Conference – Teacher Leadership: Proving Change is Possible; Teachers Leading Skills-Based Education in the Future EDUCATE
2024 ICED Conference – Advancing Higher Education Ecosystem for Competency Development ICED
  1. Membership in Professional Bodies
  • Member, Association for Faculty Enrichment in Learning and Teaching (AFELT)
  • Member, African Critical University Studies (ACUS) Network
  1. Professional Practice & Outreach

Community Engagement

Role Forum / Organization Duration
Representative – Academia Gulu City Development Forum 2022–2024
President BLOSA 2024 – Present