Dr.Nsengimana Theophile

Academic rank: 
Senior Lecturer
Email: 
venusteok@gmail.com
Telephone: 
+250788504218
College: 
College of Education(CE)
School/centre: 
School of Education
Department: 
Maths, Science and Physical Education
Published Papers : 

1. David O., Uworwabayeho A., Nsengimana T., Minani E., Nsengimana V. (2021) Practices in STEM Teaching and the Effectiveness of the Language of Instruction: Exploring Policy Implications on Pedagogical Strategies in Tanzania Secondary Schools. In: Essien A.A., Msimanga A. (eds) Multilingual Education Yearbook 2021. pp 97-115. Multilingual Education Yearbook. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72009-4_6
2.    Nsengimana, T., Mugabo, R. L., Ozawa, H., Nkundabakura, P. (2021). Science Competence-Based Curriculum Implementation in Rwanda: A multiple case study of the relationship between a school’s profile of implementation and its capacity to innovate. African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and technology Education. 25:1,38-51,DOI:10.1080/18117295.2021.1888020. https://doi.org/10.1080/18117295.2021.1888020
3.    Nsengimana, T., Bazimaziki, G., Nyirahabimana, A., Mushimiyimana, J. B., Mutarutinya, V., Mugabo, L. R., & Nsengimana, V. (2021). Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic in Rwanda: Experience of Postgraduate Students on Language of Instruction, Mathematics and Science Education. Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 2(1), ep21009. https://doi.org/10.30935/conmaths/10788
4.    Muterampundu, J., Nsengimana, T., Nsengimana T., Nsengimana, V. (2021). Perceived Teachers’ Subject Content and Pedagogical Knowledge of the Inquiry and Techniques used in Teaching and Learning of Biology in Rwanda Secondary Schools. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE)
5.    Nsengimana, T., Nsengimana, V., Nsanganwimana, F. (2020). Local Knowledge and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Eastern Part of Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda: Prospect for Forest Biodiversity Conservation  Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife & Environment, 12(4) https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jrfwe/issue/view/19489 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12724.78726  ISBN: 2141 – 1778
6.    Nsengimana, T., Mugabo, L., Ozawa, H., Nkundabakura, P. (2020): Reflection on Science Competence-Based Curriculum Implementation in Sub-Saharan African Countries. International Journal of Science Education, part B. https://doi.org/10.1080/21548455.2020.1778210
7.    Mugabo, L., & Nsengimana, T. (2020). The Impediments of Inquiry Based Learning in Rwanda Lower Secondary Education and Ways of Overcoming them. In P.Vale, L. Westaway, Z. Nhase, & I. Schudel (Eds.), Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) pp.262-272. Eastern Cape, South Africa 
8.    Nsengimana, T., Habimana, S., & Mutarutinya, V. (2017) Mathematics and science Teachers’ Understanding and Practices of Learner- Centred Education in Nine Secondary Schools from Three Districts in Rwanda, Rwandan Journal of Education. Vol. 4,No 1,55-68 
9.    Nsengimana, T., Ozawa, H., & Chikamori, K. (2014): The Implementation of the New Lower Secondary Science Curriculum in Three schools in Rwanda, African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and technology Education, Vol.18, No 1, 75-86.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10288457.2014.884350
 

Brief profile: 
Théophile Nsengimana has completed PhD in science education. He is a Lecturer at the University of Rwanda-College of Education and further serves the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS) as an associate member. In addition to the Bachelor’s degree of Science with Education awarded by the former Kigali Institute of Education, Nsengimana has a Master’s degree in Education specialized in Mathematics and Science Teacher Education. He has obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education awarded by the University of Rwanda. Nsengimana has a wide educational and research experience, resulting from taking part in local, regional, and international workshops and conferences. Apart from what is doing at the University of Rwanda as mentioned earlier, Nsengimana has been nominated by the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) as student representative in Research Capacity Building Committee (RCBC) of the SAARMSTE. Since 2021, Nsengimana was appointed as a Deputy Team Leader Rwanda Quality Education for Human Capital Development under the Rwanda Quality Education for Human Capital Development in its sub-component of Mathematics and Science Education. Nsengimana has published many articles mostly pertained to mathematics and science education with more emphasis in science education and curriculum implementation in reputable international peer-reviewed journals.
Research Area: 
Science Education