Godfrey Walwema

About Godfrey Walwema

Godfrey is an experienced science educator whose field of interest is science education with a focus on the learning of physics. The research questions he investigates are:How can we improve students\' conceptual understanding of physics principles?What is the relationship between classical mechanics and physics of the 20th century?How can physics teachers influence the retention of physics students at high school and beyond?What is the influence of popular science on society?What are students\' misconceptions when learning the concept of density and how can these misconceptions be addressed?

Experience

1. Tutor

   Wyzant

   Jul 2013 — Present

   approved to tutor the folowing:GeometryPhysicsCalculus,Algebra 1 & 2TrogonometryUS

Education

• Western Illinois University

  Master's degree, Physics

  2011 — 2013

• University of Wyoming

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) , Curriculum and Instruction: major concentration on Science Education

  2014 — 2020

• NIIT Gaborone, Botswana

  Professional Diploma in E-Computing, Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

  2002 — 2004

• Makerere University

  Post Graduate Diploma, Education

  1985 — 1986

• Makerere University

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physics and Mathematics

  1980 — 1986

Skills

• Experimentation
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Statistics
• Calculus
• Program Management
• English
• Curriculum Development
• Matlab
• C
• Programming
• Microsoft Word
• Mathematica
• Tutoring
• Html
• Higher Education
• Staff Development
• Science
• Public Speaking
• Windows
• Project Management
• C++
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Editing
• Access
• Outlook
• Customer Service
• Java
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• University Teaching
• Analysis
• Physics
• Teaching
• Time Management
• System Administration
• Community Outreach