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Prof. Helen A. Bodunde was born in Ayede, Ekiti State Nigeria in1957 to Are- Ekiti born parents. She had her elementary and secondary schools in Ilupeju and Ayede Ekiti respectively. Her tertiary education were at Adeyemi College of Education, University of Benin City where she obtained National Cerificate in Education(English/Physical and Health Education) and Bachelor Education Degree in English respectively. She had Masters degree in Educational Psychology and Ph. D. in
Teaching English as Second Language(TESL) in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Presently, Helen Bodunde is a Professor of Communication and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at the Department of Communication and General Studies, Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, Nigeria. Her wealth of experience spans over 30 years in teaching, research, and extension in higher education and 10years in the basic and secondary education. She has taught the Use of English for Academic purpose and to students of Agriculture, Engineering, Food Technology; Advanced Business Communication to MBA students; Essentials of Scholarly Writing, Research Methodology and Communication Ethics to Post Graduate students.
Her research interests are in using Emerging Technologies in enhancing learning process in the tertiary institutions, particularly in Communication and English language teaching, Language issues in Education, Gender and Adolescent issues, Monitoring and Evaluation. She has been involved in training workshops for journalists; teachers and students at secondary and tertiary levels. She has published 65 articles in international and national outlets in the areas of Communication and Language, the effect of emerging technologies on learning and print media, and the roles of journalists in projecting sustainable development goals. She has also co-written three books on language skills and communication for students of secondary and tertiary institutions.
Prof. Bodunde was once the Deputy Dean of College of Agricultural Management, FUNAAB (2007-2009); Director of Graduate Records and Career Centre (2009-2011) ;the Head of Department of Communication and General Studies at Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB) from 2013-2018 July; and the first Dean of Students of Federal University, Oye (FUOYE)(2012-2013). She is presently the Chairperson, Publication Committee of FUNAAB and the Team Leader of Editorial Collective of English Language Teaching Today, a journal of National Association of Teachers and Researchers in English as a second (NATRESL), Nigeria, an Association she joined in 2004. She is also a member and Technical team of Civil Societies Coalition on Development Goals.
In the course of her career, she has mentored many girls, boys and women. An experience that led to the birth of a Non- Governmental Organisation: Education, Gender, Youth and Family Network ( EduGUF-N), which has empowered many women and coached young girls and boys in discovering their potentials. Prof Helen Bodunde is the President of EduGUF-N.
Ph.D. TESL(2004); M.Ed.Psychology(1992); B.Ed. English(1984)
The Relationship between Language Policy Preference and Implementation at Basic School Level : Implications for Policy Re-design
Effect of Scaffolding Strategy on Students’ Writing Skill
Effect of Emerging Technologies in learning Language Skills.
Listening Instruction and Performance in Comprehension of Fresh-men of the Federal University of Agricultural Abeokuta,
Academics and the Implementation of SDGs in Higher Education
Civil Society Organisations and the Implementation SDGs’
Women and the Implementation of SDGs in Higher Education
(xvii) CONFERENCE ATTENDED:
Localising Media Contents of Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) as a Strategy for Sustainable Development
Gender Mainstreaming in Leadership positions in
Higher Education
National Association of Teachers and
Researchers in English as a Second Language; International Association of Teachers of English as Foreign Language
COLAMRUD presentative, on Promotion Assessment Panel COLENG
National Association of Teachers and
Researchers in English as a Second Language; International Association of Teachers of English as Foreign Language
Ifeanyi, A. N., Bodunde, H. A. and Popoola, T.E. (2023).Conversational Discourse of Students’ Performance in Basic Science Classroom in Selected Secondary Schools in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Ogun State. A paper presented at the 16th NATRESL Conference held in Federal University of Technology, Akure between May 11 and 12, 2023
Ifeanyi, A. N., Bodunde, H. A. and Popoola, T.E. (2021). Conversational Discourse of Language Competence of Basic Science Teachers in Selected Secondary Schools in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Ogun State. A paper presented at the 15th NATRESL Conference held in Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro Ogun-State, Nigeria held from November 19-20
Popoola, T.E.., Bodunde, H., Onifade, F. N (2021) Scaffolding Strategies and Writing Skill of Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Abeokuta North Local Government in Ogun State. Being a paper presented at the 1st Humanising the Sciences Conference organized by the Department of Communication and General Studies at
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta held August 9-10
Arinola, A., Sotiloye, B.S. Bodunde, H., (2021) Unveiling the Relationship between the Scientific Art of Life and the Artistic Science of Life. A paper presented at the 1st Humanising the Sciences Conference (HUSCON) organized by the Department of Communication and General Studies at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta held August 9-10
Olumuji, E.O.and Bodunde, H.A..(20I9). Localising Media Contents of Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) as a Strategy for Sustainable Development. A Paper presented at 2nd International Stakeholders’ Conference on SDGS organized by Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development on SDGs (CSCSD) held at Abeokuta, Ogun State from 28 October28-November 1, 2019.
Bodunde, Helen (2017). Scholarly Writing and Professional Development in the Digital Age. A Lead paper presentation at the 14th NATRESL Conference held in Federal University of Technology, Akure.
Bodunde, Helen (2016).Gender Mainstreaming And Leadership : A Cursory Look At Tertiary Institutions In South West, Nigeria. Apaper presented at NAE Conference on SDG in Abuja Co-sponsored by UNICEF, World Bank Group, UNFPA and NAE., November, 2016
Bosede Sotiloye, Remi Aduradola, Alphonsus Adebiyi, Titi Fola-Adebayo Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale, Helen Bodunde and Yusuf Adeyemi(2015) Application of Web 2.0: Using Blogs to Support Academic Literacy in a Nigerian University 9th Pan African Literacy for all Conference and the 10th RASA National Literacy Conference held between September 2 and 5 at the Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa.
Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale, Bosede Sotiloye, Helen Bodunde and Remi Aduradola (2014) ‘Impact of the Digital Age on the Teaching and Learning of English and Communication Skills (ECS): Exploratory Observations from a Nigerian University’ 7th Edition of ICT for Pixel Florence Italy I
Bodunde, H. A., E. T. Popoola (2013) “Language Teachers’ use of resource materials” National Association of Teachers and Reseachers in English as Second
Language Conference at Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, September 17-20
Bodunde, H. A. (2012)’ Technology and Language Teaching’ 7th International Conference For Development, Education and Training held between 23rd and 25th May, 2012 in Le Palais Des Congres De Cotonou Republic of Benin, Benin with the theme e- learning for Africa
Bodunde, H. A., E.O. Seweje (2012) Assessment of Tertiary institutions Language
Teachers’ e-learning opportunities, National Association of Teachers and Researchers in English as a Second Language Conference at College of Education, Ikere
Ilara-Mokin, September 5-8
Bodunde, H. A. (2012) 7th International Conference for Development, Education and Training held between 23rd and 25th May, 2012in Le Palais Des Congres De Cotonou Republic of Benin, Benin with the theme e-learning for Africa
Bodunde, H. A., K Adeniyi and B. S. Sotiloye (2007). Use of Drama in Attitudinal
Change Among the Adolescents: UNAAB Experience. A paper presented in the 5th NATRESL Conference held between 18th and 22nd of July,2007 at FUTO, Owerri, Nigeria.
Sotiloye, B. S. and H. A. Bodunde (2007). Necessary Herculean Task: Re-writing the English Orthography A paper presented inthe 5th NATRESL Conference held between 18th and 22nd of July,2007 at FUTO, Owerri, Nigeria.
Bodunde, H. A. (2006) “English and Communication Skills in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: The State of the Art. A paper presented at NATRESL held in Makurdi, August
1) Adebiyi, A.A., Bodunde, H.A. and Popoola, T.E. (2022). Colour in Yoruba dress culture. Arts and Design Studies,100 : 1-11. Published by Liste. Available online www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-6061(Paper) ISSN 2225-059X(Online), IndexUlrich’s Periodical Directory (ProQUEST, U.S.), U.S.A
2) Adebiyi, A.A., Bodunde, H.A. and Popoola, T.E. (2022). Language in culture and culture in language: The intertwine. Journal of Culture, Society and Development. 67: 50-60., Published by liste. Available in www.iiste.org, ISSN 2422-8400. Index .php JCSD, USA
3) Olumuji, E.O., Bodunde, H and Sotiloye, B.S.(2021). Readership Pattern of Selected Print and Electronic Newspaper in Lagos State, Nigeria. Mediacom Journal 15(2):148- 160.
4) Popoola, T.E; Bodunde, H.A. .and Adebiyi, A.A.(2021). Scaffolding Strategies and Writing Skills of Students in selected Secondary Schools in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. The Journal of Communicative English, 25:1-14
, published by College of Agricultural and Science Education, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, ISSN:0795-1949
5) Sotiloye, B.S.; H. A. Bodunde, Aduradola. R.R.; Adebiyi, A.A.; Fola-Adebayo, T. Akeredolu-Ale, N.I (2019). Web 2.0:Supporting Academic Literacy through forum. English Language Teaching Today,14:209-219, Published by NATRESL ISSN:1119- 0426
6) Adebiyi, A.A., Bodunde, H.A., Adebiyi, D.T. (2019). Environment variables and students’ performance: Building confidence and supporting learners with special needs. JELTAN 6: 119-126, ISSN: 2476-8561.
7) Sotiloye, B.S. and Bodunde. H. (2018). Assessment of students’ reading culture in a Nigerian University: Waxing or waning? Legon Journal of the Humanities. 29.2, 286-308 DOI:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/ljh.v 29i2.11.
8) Sotiloye, B.S., Bodunde, H.A. and Ogundele, R. (2018) Social Media Awareness andUtilization for Academic Activities amongst Students of Tertiary Institutions in Abeokuta Metropolis, The Journal of Communicative English Vol 19, ISSN:07951949
9) Akintona, E, Sotiloye, B, Bodunde, H, Aina, B and Odozor, U (2017) ‘Quine’s Indeterminacy Thesis and the Problem of Semantics’ English Language Teaching Today, 13: 48-56.
10) Bosede Sotiloye, Helen Bodunde, Alphonsus Adebiyi, Remi Aduradola (2016) ‘Teachers and Students’ Perception of Mobile Technology in Teaching and Learning The Journal of Communicative English,12:112-127
11) Adebiyi A., Bodunde, Helen, W. Oluokun, I. I.Dare; O. S. Oyeneye (2016) ‘Language Learning in Large Classes in Tertiary Institutions in Abeokuta:
Students’Perspectives, English Language Teaching Today, 12
12) Sotiloye, R. Aduradola, B. Akeredolu-Ale, H. Bodunde (2015) ‘Utilising the
Digital Age Opportunities for Enriching Classroom Interaction in Higher Education: A FUNAAB Experiment’ International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts 9:14-21
13) B. S. Sotiloye, H. A. Bodunde, B. I. Akeredolu-Ale, A. A. Adebiyi, R. R. Aduradola (2015) ‘English and Communication Skills in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: The State of the Art’ English for Specific Purpose World, Issue 50: Vol. 17, 1- 21
Published by ESP World ISSN 1682-3257
14) B. S. Sotiloye, H. A. Bodunde, O. T. Olayemi (2015) ‘English Language Prepositions: An Albatross for English Language Learners in Nigeria’ English for Specific Purpose World, Issue 46:1-11
15) Bodunde, H. A., B .S. Sotiloye, and S. Solomon (2014) ‘Access, Use and Attitude of Senior Secondary School Student in Abeokuta Metropolis to Mobile Phones’. English Language Teaching Today, 10(2 ): 221-223.
16) Aduradola, R. R, B. Sotiloye, B. Akeredolu-Ale and H. Bodunde (2014) ‘Adopting a Learner- Friendly Approach to English Language Learners’ Speech Challenge’ English Language Teaching Today (ELTT), 10: 25-34.
17) Adeosun, K.G., C.A. Onifade, B. I. Akeredolu-Ale, H. A.Bodunde; and O. A
Adebowale (2014) ‘Communication Strategies for Resolving Work-Related Conflicts in Selected Tertiary Institutions’. Journal of Sustainable Development. 11(1):119-126
18) Lawal-Adebowale, O.A., H.A.Bodunde, C.A.Sodiya, Adamu, C.O., Adebayo, A.B.
And Aromolaran, A. K. (2014) ‘Effects of Agricultural Education on In-School Rural Youths’ Disposition to Agriculture as Means of Livelihood in Ogun-State, Nigeria’Annals of Child and Youth Studies, 4(1)
19) Sotiloye, B.S, Helen Bodunde and E.T. Popoola (2014). ‘Gender and College as Correlates in Listening Ability of Fresh Undergraduates at the Federal
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta’, English Language Teaching Today. 10(2):194-203.
20) Emesibe, U.N., C. Soyele, B. Sotiloye, and H. A.Bodunde (2013) ‘Parental Involvement- How Relevant to Nigerian Public Secondary School Students’ English Language Learning in the 21st Century?English Language Teaching Today (ELTT), 10(1):38-45.
21) Helen Bodunde and Bosede Sotiloye (2013). ‘A Critique of Undergraduate Students’ Writing Skill in an ESL Setting: Samples from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta’. World Journal of English Language, 3(2): 1-21.
22) Sotiloye, B. S. and H. A. Bodunde (2013). ‘Necessary Herculean Task: Re-writing the English Orthography’. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science.
3(7): 290-298.
23) Titilayo Popoola, H. A. Bodunde, and Sotiloye, B.S.(2012). ‘The relationship between Listening Instruction and Performance in Comprehension of Fresh-men of the
Federal University of Agricultural Abeokuta, Nigeria’ English Language Teaching Today, 9:80-93.
24) Fakoya, E. O., H. A. Bodunde, R.O.Coker, and B.G. Abiona (2012) ‘Assessment of Indigenous Language Competence of Extension Agents in Ogun-State,
Nigeria, OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development 04(10): 41-48.
25) Bodunde, H. A., B. S. Sotiloye, O. Obanla and A. Soretire (2012) ‘The Application of some Web 2.0 Tools in Teaching Writing Skill’. EDULEARN 12: 0209-
0215.
26) Fakoya, E. O., H. A.Bodunde, and R.O.Coker (2012) ‘Assessment of Dialect Use in Agricultural Message Dissemination in Ogun-State, Nigeria,
OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development 04(10): 49-58.
27) Ubong Josiah, Helen Bodunde and Esther Robert (2012) ‘Patterns of English Pronunciation among Nigerian Universities undergraduates: challenges
and prospects’ International Journal of Business, Humanities and Technology, 2(6), 109- 117.
28) Ebidero, M. A., H. A. Bodunde, M.S.C.Okolo-Nwakaeme and O. Fakoya (2012) ‘A Descriptive Analysis of Discourse Organisation in Postgraduate Students’
Electronic Mails’. EDULEARN 12: 5969-5976.
29) Emesibe, U.N, B.S. Sotiloye and H. A.Bodunde and J.M. Awotunde (2011). ‘Assessment of Parent-Child on Internet Use of Senior Secondary Schools in Abeokuta’. Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts, 6(2): 87-96.
30) Aduradola, R.R. and Bodunde, H. A.(2011) ‘Information Communication
Technology: A Resource for English Language Teaching in a Second Language Classroom’ English Language Teaching Today (ELTT), 8:38-45.
31) Bodunde, Helen and Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale (2010). ‘Communicative Competence of Science Students: An illustration with University of Agriculture. Abeokuta’.
English for Specific Purpose World, 30( 9): 1-19
32) Bodunde, H. A. and F. A. Olanipekun (2009).’ Peer Critiquing as an Effective Strategy for Teaching Writing’. African Research Review, 3 (5): 386 – 402.
33) Bodunde, H.A. and Kelani B.R.O. (2009). ‘An Assessment of the Use of Workbook on the Reading Culture and Performance of Students in Integrated Science in
Abeokuta, Nigeria’ African Research Review, 3 (5): 343-361.
34) Bodunde, H A. (2009) ‘The Medium of Instruction Controversy: Language Utility or Inefficiency, Journal of Humanities, Social Science and Creative Art, 4:155-164
35) Onifade, C.A. and H. A. Bodunde (2009) ‘Gender differences in students response to corrupt practices in Nigeria. Gender and Behaviour 7(1) :2162-2172
36) Bodunde, H. A. (2008). ‘School Location and Proficiency in Oral English’. ASSET Series C, 3(1):80-85
37) Bodunde, H. A. & B. S. Sotiloye (2007). Concepts of Good and Evil in Medieval Drama: A Re-Appraisal of Everyman and Dr Faustus. In A. E. Eruvbetine & Udu Yakubu (eds) Re-visioning Humanistic Studies. Lagos: African Cultural Institute, 156- 164
38) Bodunde, H. A. (2006) ‘An Appraisal of Reading Skill and Comprehension Ability of Pupils in Nigerian Primary Schools’ English Language Teaching Today. 5: 59-70.
39) Bodunde, H. A. (2005). ‘Students’ Perception on Effective Teaching and Learning of English Communication Skills: An Approach to Need Analysis’ English Language Teaching Today, 4( 2): 21-28.
40) Bodunde, H. A. (2005). ‘Towards a Functional Language Policy for Primary School Instruction in Nigeria’. Gege: Ogun Studies in English; 5 (1): 220-233.
41) Aduradola R. R. and H. A. Bodunde (2001) ‘Use of Communicative Media for Improving Language Teaching and Learning’ Knowledge Review; 3(5) : 143-148
42) Bodunde, H. A. (2000). ‘A Viable Theory for Teaching and Learning of a second Language : Contrastive Analysis’. Knowledge Review; 2 (1): 94-98.
43) Bodunde, H. A. and D. L. Obieje (1999). ‘Language Revitalization: A Satellite for Enduring Democracy’ Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction;
8(4) : 104-113.
44) Bodunde H. A. and Oshagami, E. I. (1999) ‘English for Academic Purpose (EAP) in Ahmadu Bello University: Issues, Problems and Prospects’. Samaru
Journal of Agricultural Education; 6 (1&2): 31-39.
45) Palu, D. Z. and Bodunde H. A. (1998). ‘The Importance of Indigenous Languages in Media Education for National Development’. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction; 7 (2): 67-74.
46) Bodunde, H. A. and D. Z. Palu (1998). ‘Bi-lingual Education as an Instrument for National Development’. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 7:
111- 115
47) Oshagbami, M. I. and H. A. Bodunde (1998). ‘Teachers’ and Students’ Perception of English Language Skills’ Needs of Agriculture Students of Ahmadu Bello
University, Colleges of Agriculture”. Nigerian Journal of Technical Education, 15 ( 2) :132-140.
48) Bodunde, H. A. (1998) ‘Language Policy on Education in Nigeria: A Focus on Vocational & Technical Education’ Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction; 6: 38-42.
49) Bodunde, H. A. and Z. D. Palu (1998) ‘Sex and PerformCommunicative Skills in Vocational and Technical Education’ Journal of Quality Education; 5: 91- 98.
50) Abubakar, B. M. and Bodunde, H. A. (1996) ‘Women in Adult and Non- formal Education in Nigeria’. Gender Issues in Education and Development; 8: 213-233.
51) Palu, D. Z. and H. A. Bodunde (1996) ‘Innovation in Curriculum Programmes: A focus on English as Language of Instruction’ Nigerian Journal of Curriculum
and Instruction; 3(1): 23-25
52) Bodunde, H. A. (1996) ‘An Appraisal of Language Policy in Education as Stipulated in the National Policy on Education’ Samaru Journal of Agricultural Education
5 (1&2): 41-49
Books
53) Akeredolu-Ale, Bolanle, Helen Bodunde, Bosede Sotiloye, Remi Aduradola,
Temitope Olaifa and Alphonsus Adebiyi (2014) Studies in English Language
and Literature, Abeokuta : Jacob and Lydia Publishers, ISBN: 978-978-49953-6-8 pp 223
54) Akeredolu-Ale, B., B. Sotiloye, T. Azeez, H. Bodunde, P. Ayebola and R. Aduradola (2003) Communication Skills in English for Tertiary Institutions, Abeokuta:
General Studies Department
55) Bodunde, H. A., R. R. Aduradola, B. Akeredolu-Ale, P. Ayebola, B. Sotiloye and T. Azeez (2005) Communicative English Practice. Abeokuta: General Studies Department
Chapters in Book
56) Aina, M. O. and Bodunde, H. (2017). ‘Pronunciation Competence of Selected Second Language Speakers of English’ In Akin Odebunmi, Ayo Osisanwo, Helen Bodunde and Stella Okpe(eds) Grammar Applied Linguistics and Society,A festschrift for Wale Osisanwo, 163-176
Edited Proceeding
57) Obayelu, A.E., Bodunde, H. A., and Onifade, C. A.(2021). Universities and the Implementation of SDGs: The case of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria In Ayinde I.A., Dipeolu,A.O. and Banmeke, D.O.A(eds) Revitalisation of Nigerian Agriculture to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Proceedings of the 33rd National Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria
58) Akintona, E., Odozor, U., Sotiloye, B., Aduradola, R., Bodunde, H. and Akeredolu- Ale, B. (2017) “Feminism and Unity of Opposites: Enhancing Good Leadership and Governance in Nigeria” Proceedings 5th International Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance, ZaneleNdaba&ThabangMokoteli. (Eds) 24-31. Published by Academic Conference and Publishing International Limited, UK.
59) Bodunde, H. A., Sotiloye, B. S., Akeredolu-Ale, B. I., Aduradola, R. R., Adebiyi, A.
A. (2017) “A Comparative Analysis of Communication Style of Selected Organizations in Nigeria” 5th International Conference on Management,Leadership and Governance, Zanele Ndaba and ThabangMokoteli (Eds.)
Published by Academic Conference and Publishing International Limited, U.K.
60) Bodunde, Helen, Bosede Sotiloye, Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale, Remi Aduradola, Alphonsus Adebiyi (2017) Comparative Analysis of Communication Strategies of Two Selected Organizations in Nigeria. Proceedings 5th International Conference on Management, and Governance Conference,16-17 March
61) Fapojuwo, O. E., B. S. Sotiloye, R. R. Aduradola; H. A. Bodunde and B. I. Akeredolu-Ale (2015) ‘Using Digital Technologies to Enrich Classroom Interactions in Higher Education: Experimental Observations from FUNAAB’ SOLSTICE Conference 2015 Edge Hill University, UK
www.edgehill.ac.uk/solstice/files/2014/11/using-digital-technologies-
62) Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale, Bosede Sotiloye, Helen Bodunde & Remi Aduradola (2014)
‘Impact of the Digital Age on the Teaching and Learning Of English and Communication Skills (ECS): Exploratory Observations from a Nigerian University’ 7th Edition of ICT for Language Learning pp. 230- 234( Pixel Florence Italy ISBN 978-88-6292-548-8)
www.libreriauniversitaria.it
63) Bodunde, H A (2008). ‘Effective Use of Communication Skills’ In Phillip B.B. and Ayelaagbe I.O.O. (eds.) Proceedings on Work Ethics for Professional and Technical Staff in the University pp. 57-73.
64) Bodunde, H A (2005). Attitude to Choice of Medium of Instruction in Nigerian
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