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IROKO Ganiyu Adisa
Lecturer II
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCI. TECH & MATHS EDUC.
Brief Educational Profile
I am a Mathematics Education scholar and professional teacher with a strong academic background spanning Mathematics Education, STEM, and related areas. I obtained N.C.E. in Mathematics/Computer Science (2004) at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, B.Sc. (Ed.) in Mathematics Education (2012), M.Ed. in Mathematics Education (2017), and Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (2022), all from Lagos State University. I am also a registered professional teacher with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). My professional development includes certifications and training in Artificial Intelligence and Python Programming, Cybersecurity, qualitative data analysis using ATLAS.ti, Google Digital Skills, Scratch Coding, Cisco Networking, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE), and Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, among others.
Academic Profiles
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Current/Recent Research
: I have veered my research towards addressing urgent mathematics education problems especially those that are related to teaching and learning approaches with the use of technology. I am currently collaborating with professional colleagues to expand the horizon of my research beyond classroom setting. Among the ongoing research which I am currently conducting/collaborating are:
1. Teaching of Mathematics using local language
2. Integration of CTCAI Approach in classroom settings
3. Virtual simulation
Selected Recent Publications
- Iwintolu, R., Odekeye, O. T., Akindahunsi, O., Adeniji, A., Jekayinoluwa, J., Olagunju, B., Iroko, G., & Oyewumi, A. (2026). Stakeholders’ perspectives on the involvement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in school climate and student learning outcomes in secondary education across Osun State. Journal of Education for Humanities, 6(23), 1181–1198. https://doi.org/10.33899/jeh.v6i23.60239
- Akindahunsi, O. F., Malik, N. A., Iroko, G. A. & Oluwasanmi, T. J (2025). Assessment of students’ and teachers’ perceptions of difficult topics in senior secondary school Mathematics. BSU Journal of Education, 25(1), 154 – 165. https://doi.org/10.60787/bsuje.vol25no1.13
- Iroko, G. A, Malik, N. A, Saibu, S. O., Raji, R. A., & Ojoro, A. O. (2025). Fostering sustainable STEM education: The synergetic partnership of Mathematics and Science teachers in secondary schools. Ife Journal of Science Education and Curriculum Studies, 1(1), 165 – 180. https://ijsecs.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/ijsecs/issue/view/1
- Iroko, G. A. & Ladele, O. I. (2025). Investigating the interplay of gender and school location in shaping attitudes toward Algebra among senior secondary students. NOUN Journal of Education, 11, 44 - 51
- Imran, A. M, Akinkunmi, F. A., Iroko, G. A., & Olusola, E. G. (2025). Correlation of School’s Social Climate and Attitude toward Schooling in Osogbo Local Government Area Osun State. Al-Hikmah Journal of Education, 12(1), 349 – 364. https://alhikmahuniversity.edu.ng/hui_aje/index.php/journal/article/view/175/186
- Marafa, M., Malik, N.A., Iroko, G.A., & Okeke, U.K (2024). Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education for rapid socioeconomic development in Nigeria. Uniosun Journal of International Research and Review. 66 – 75
- Adewale, P.S, Kola-Olusanya, A, Yusuf , F. A, Ogunlana, R. E, Uchenna Kingsley Okeke, U. K, Martha Arit Bassey, M. A, & Iroko, G. A (2024). Climate change effects on teachers ‘efficacy and students’ learning in Nigeria: Implications for sustainable development goals. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Communication, 36(10), 59-70.
- Iroko, G.A, Malik, N. A, & Odekeye, O. T (2024). Impact of teacher factors on Mathematics performance of lower Basic school pupils in Lagos state. International journal of Education review, 6(2), 113-127. https://ejournal.unib.ac.id/IJER/article/view/34971/16215
- Malik, N. A, Fakokunde, J. B, & Iroko, G. A (2024). students’ perceptions of peer mentoring and mathematics anxiety among senior secondary school students in Nigeria. Indonesian Journal of Elementary Teachers Education, 5(1), 1-16
- Malik, N.A., Iroko, G.A., & Akudo, K.O (2024). Pupil’s perception of the effects of reinforcement and retention on performance in Mathematics. Lagos Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education. 2(2), 61-72.
- Iroko, G.A., Malik, N.A., Olaoye, A.A., and Adesina, K.A (2024). Unveiling the role of instructional strategies, school location and gender in predicting Algebra academic achievement and attitude and senior secondary students in Ogun State Nigeria. Jigawa Journal of Education Review. 5(1), 368-381. https://jjer.com.ng/index.php/jjer/article/view/13/9
- Malik, N.A., Fakokunde, B. J., & Iroko, G.A (2024). Perception of peer mentoring and Mathematics anxiety among senior secondary school students in Nigeria. Indonesian Journal of Elementary Teachers Education. 5(1), 1-16.
- Iroko, G.A., Adesina, K.A., & Asanre, A.A. (2024). Examining the influence of gender and school location on academic achievement in Algebra among senior secondary school students. Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences Journal of Mathematics and Science Education. 5(1), 36-42. https://fnasjournals.com/index.php/FNAS-JMSE/article/view/320
- Iroko, G.A., & Olaoye, A.A. (2022). Impact of scaffolding strategy on students’ achievement in and attitude toward Algebra at senior secondary schools. Abacus: Journal of Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 47(2), 126– 140.
Research Interests
Mathematics teaching and learning through innovative pedagogy, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and STEM Education