Dr.Nsengimana Theophile

Academic rank: 
Senior Lecturer
Email: 
t.nsengimana@ur.ac.rw/ venusteok@gmail.com
Telephone: 
+250788614146
Twitter: 
@nsengimanatheo
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
 

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Brief profile: 
Dr. Théophile Nsengimana holds a PhD in Science Education and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of Rwanda. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Rwanda–College of Education and serves as Deputy Leader of the Rwanda Quality Basic Education for Human Capital Development (RQBEHCD) project, where he supports the professional development of mathematics and science teachers nationwide. He is an associate member of the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS) and a member of the Research Capacity Building Committee (RCBC) of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE). Additionally, he is Deputy Leader of the research group on Teacher Professionalism and Transformative Practices at the University of Rwanda–College of Education. Dr. Nsengimana has extensive experience gained through active participation in local, regional, and international education and research forums and conferences. His research interests focus on science education, curriculum implementation, and teacher education, with several publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Research Area: 
Mathematics and Science Teacher Education and Science Curriculum Implementation. Research ID number (ORCID): http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9017-2329