Emmanuel Dumbuya – Curriculum Development Scholar

Emmanuel Dumbuya

MPhil, M.Ed., B.Ed.

Sierra Leone, West Africa

🎓 Professional Summary

Emmanuel Dumbuya is a Teacher, Curriculum Development Scholar, African Higher Education Specialist, Author, and Evidence-Informed Policy Thinker with extensive experience in curriculum reform, higher education systems, gender-inclusive education, and education policy in low- and middle-income contexts. His work bridges theory, practice, and policy, with a strong focus on educational equity, student completion, AI in education, and evidence-based decision-making in African education systems.

🎓 Education

  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Education – Curriculum Development, Njala University, Sierra Leone (2025)
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum Development, Njala University, Sierra Leone (2016)
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Social Studies (History), Eastern Polytechnic, Sierra Leone (2012)

✅ Core Expertise & Skills

Curriculum Development, Gender & Inclusive Education, Educational Policy, Civic & Moral Education, AI in Education, Teacher Training, Educational Research, Evidence Synthesis, Policy Analysis, Textbook Writing, Public Speaking, Leadership & Academic Administration.

🔬 Research & Publications

  • Over 100 scholarly outputs across SSRN, Amazon, Policy Commons, Zenodo, Figshare, and peer-reviewed journals.
  • Research focus areas include gender equality in education, curriculum reform, AI-enhanced learning, educational equity, and higher-education policy in Africa.
  • Inventor of the ODUMZ Framework – a Pan-African curriculum innovation model grounded in equity, relevance, and futurism.

🏅 Awards & Leadership

  • Overall Best Author of the Year – Right for Education Africa (2025).
  • All-Round Top Fellow – Teach for Sierra Leone (2020).
  • Most Dedicated Teacher – Njala University International School (2016).
  • President – Right for Education Africa, Sierra Leone Chapter (2025-Present).
  • Editorial Board Member & Peer Reviewer for multiple international journals.
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