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DR DR MONICAH LYDIA BOITT

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PERSONAL DETAILS
Designation
LECTURER
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Job Category
Teaching
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Directorate / Dept
DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSEL.
Section
NJORO MAIN CAMPUS
Address
P. O Box 536-20115 Egerton, Njoro
SUMMARY

I am a Lecturer of Counseling Psychology at Egerton University, Department of

Psychology, Counselling and Educational Foundations. I hold a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Counseling Psychology from Egerton University, a Master of Education Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Egerton University, and a Bachelor of Education degree from Moi University. I have 16 years of teaching experience at the university level at Egerton University whereas 13 years as a senior graduate teacher in secondary school. I have publications in peer reviewed journals and I supervise post graduate students.  I hold various positions at the University level at Egerton University as programme coordinator and examination officer at department of Counseling, Psychology and Educational Foundations. I am a member of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development and the Kenya Guidance, Counselling and Psychological Associations

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

2013-2016: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Counselling Psychology, Egerton University

Research Topic: Evaluation of the Implementation of the Guidance and Counselling                             

                               Programme in Baringo County Secondary Schools, Kenya

2001-2004: Masters of Education (M.ED) Degree in Guidance and Counselling at Egerton University

Research Topic: The challenges faced by Teacher Counsellors in Nakuru Municipality Secondary School, Kenya

1991-1994: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Arts Degree), Moi University

 SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION

1988-1989:  Kenya Advanced Certificate of Examination (K.A.C.E), Solian Girls High School

1984-1987:  Kenya Certificate of Examination (K.C.E), Talai Secondary School

PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION

1977-1983:  Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E), Ossen Primary

OTHER COURSES

Certificate of Achievement- Future Learn- Managing Mental Health and Stress (May, 2020)-Coventry University.

Certificate of Achievement- Future Learn- COVID 19- Psychological First AID (August 2020) Public Health England.

Certificate of Achievement- future learn –How to Teach Online-Continuity for Students (July, 2020)

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Psychometrics
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Boitt, M. L & Chepchieng, M.C. (2011) Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Secondary School Teacher Counsellors in Guidance and Counselling services within Nakuru Municipality, Kenya, Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counselling and psychology, 1. 5 pp, 38-48
  2. Njonge, T.W & Boitt, M.L. (2011). Social Support and Coping among University Students in Kenyan Universities, Journal of Education and Human Resources, Egerton University (JEDHURE)   6. 5, pp. 74-99.
  3. Kipkulei, B.J, Chepchieng, M.C.& Boitt, M.L. (2012) Selected Factors Affecting Girls Participation In Primary Schools Education in Kenya, International Dimensions in Educational Research, Vol. 48. 6, pp. 45-52.
  4. Boitt, M.L, Sindabi, A.M. & Boitt, R.K. (2015). Evaluation of the Performance of Teacher Counsellors in the Implementation of Guidance and Counselling Programme in Baringo County Extra Secondary schools, Kenya, Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counselling and psychology, 5. 1 pp, 65-76.
  5. Boitt, M.L. (2016).Evaluation of the Challenges in the Implementation of the Guidance and Counselling programme in Baringo County Secondary schools, Kenya, Journal of Education and Practice,Vol.7.30,pp.27-34.
  6. Boitt, R.K, Boitt, M.L, Othieno, C. & Obondo, A. (2016).Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Alcohol Abuse among Egerton University Students in Njoro, Kenya, Journal of Education and Practice,Vol.7.32,pp.189-197.
  7. Chepchieng, M.C, Ayub, M.J, Boitt, M.L. & Chesaro, D.K. (2017). School- Based Factors Influencing KCPE and KCSE Performance in Baringo County, Kenya, Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counselling and psychology, 7. 1 pp, 65-61.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1. 23rd -24th January, 2024, participated in a Competency Based Curriculum Workshop for Teacher Education Programmes in Universities facilitated by KICD, TSC and Commission for University Education.
  2. 30th -31st August, 2023, trained on Competency Based Curriculum by the faculty of Education and Community Studies, Egerton University 
  3. 2011: Second National Guidance, Counselling and Psychology Conference held at Egerton University Agriculture Resource Centre Hotel on (16th–17th December, 2011) - Theme: Enhancement of Mental Health in the Kenya Society and Economic Development in Line with Vision 2030.
  4. 2010:  First National Guidance and Counselling Conference held at Egerton University Agriculture Resource Centre Hotel on (12th – 14thNovember 2010)- Theme: Launch of a National Guidance and Counselling Association for the Enhancement of Holistic Human Adjustment and Development in Kenyan Contemporary Society.
  5. 2009: 8th African ISSBD Regional Conference held at Maseno University Kisumu Hotel-Kenya on 30th November- 2nd December, 2009
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • In 2012 a Certificate of Recognition as the Lecturer of the Year (2010 – 2011 academic year) by Egerton University.
  • In 2009 a Certificate of Commendation for outstanding results performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2006 in Njoro Boys High School, in History and Government
  • In 1989 awarded  position one in volleyball in National Championship by the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association
TEACHING AREAS
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Case Formulation and Treatment Plan
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Stress Management
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Health psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Gerontology and Geriatrics
  • Media Psychology
  • Human Personality
  • Research Methods
  • Psychology of Learning
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Measurement and Evaluation
OTHER SOCIETIES
  1. Member, International Society for the Study of Behaviour Development (ISSBD).
  2. Member, Kenya Guidance, Counselling and psychological Association (KGCPA).
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