Dr. Bizunesh Wubie
Associate Professor
Early Childhood Education
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Dr. Bizunesh Wubie Associate Professor Early Childhood Education
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| Academic Degrees |
Doctor of Philosophy, November 2001
Curriculum Studies with emphasis on Early Childhood Education
OISE/University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Dissertation: Children of First Generation Ethiopian Immigrant Parents at Home and at Early Childhood Education Settings: Understanding their Experiences through the Perspectives of their Parents and Teachers
Master of Education, November 1993
Early Childhood Education
OISE/ University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Research Project: Early Childhood Education and Care in Ethiopia: The Need for Model Parent/Child Resource Center
Bachelor of Arts, July 1978
Public Administration
Haile Selassie I /Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Montessori (Early Childhood Education) June 1974
Teachers’ Certificate
Montessori International Organization
London, England
Pre-school Teachers' Diploma, May 1969
Froebel College
Copenhagen, Denmark
| Professional Experience |
Associate Professor (May 2008 - Present)
Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
Graduate School of Education and Personal Development
Marshall University, South Charleston
Assistant Professor (2003 - April 2008)
Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
Graduate School of Education and Personal Development
Marshall University, South Charleston
Graduate Assistant (September 2000 - April 2001)
Comparative, International and Development Education Resource Center (CIDERC)
Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
OISE/University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Graduate Assistant (September 1996 - April 1998)
Department of Sociology
OISE/University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Early Childhood Education Teacher (1993 - 1997)
Toronto Board of Education
Toronto, Ontario
Adult Basic Education Instructor (1995 - 1999)
Language Instruction for Newcomers
Toronto Board of Education
Toronto, Ontario
Researcher (1993 - 1994)
Bloor Street United Church
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Expert in Early Childhood Education (1986 - 1991)
National Children’s Commission
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Women’s Project Coordinator/Consultant (1990 - 1991)
Ethiopian Women Association
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Expert in Early Childhood Education (1980 - 1986)
Ministry of Education, Curriculum Department
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
School (Kindergarten) Principal (1974 - 1980)
Ministry of Education
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Pre-school/Kindergarten Teacher (1971 - 1973)
Ministry of Education
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Primary School Teacher (1969 - 1971)
| Publications |
Wubie, B. (2007). Children’s Positive Attitudes Toward Diversity: An
Avenue Toward Peace. International Education for Peace Institute,
Vancouver, Canada
Wubie, B. (2005). Interconnectedness of Young Children’s Home and Classroom
Experiences: Implications for Multicultural Curriculum. Journal of the
Canadian Association for Young Children, 30(2) 17-22
Wubie, B. (2005). Second Language Learning in Early Childhood Education
Classroom Settings (Abstract published in the internet in the following website:
http://www.ctw-congress.de/scripts/abview/abstract.php?id=7241&day=15&kid=23
X International Congress for the Study of Child Language Conference, Berlin, Germany
Wubie, B. (2004). Transition from Home to Early Childhood Education settings: The
Experiences of Children of Ethiopian Immigrant Parents (Published in the
internet by Comparative International Education Society in March 2004.
Website: http://cies.byu.edu/papers.aspx
Wubie, B. (2004). Early Childhood Education Practicum Handbook. Marshall
University Graduate College, Graduate School of Education and Professional
Development, South Charleston (Duplicated and distributed to practicum
students and field based supervisors)
Wubie, B. (April 22, 1989). The Child's Play Has a Secret, in Addis Zemen,
Ethiopian National News Paper, Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic.
Wubie, B. (Dec. 1988). Do You Know the Child? (Poem), in Addis Zemen,
Ethiopian National News Paper, Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic.
Wubie, B. (1986). The Prisoner Ape. Kuraz Publishing Agency,
Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic.
Wubie, B. (1984). Let Us Count Them. EPDA, Ministry of Education,
Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic
Wubie, B (1984). Letters Through Stories, No. 1. EPDA, Ministry of Education,
Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic.
Wubie, B. (1982). Kindergarten Teachers' Guide. EPDA,
Ministry of Educatuib, Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic.
Wubie, B. (1982). Kindergarten Curriculum Guide. Kindergarten
Panel, EPDA, Ministry of Education, Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic.
Wubie, (1980) `Engocha' (Tiny Bread). EPDA, Ministry of Education,
Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic
| Research Works |
Wubie, B. (2001). Children of First Generation Ethiopian Immigrant Parents at Home and at Early Childhood Education Settings: Understanding Their Experiences Through the Perspectives of Their Parents and Teachers, Ph. D. dissertation. Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.
Wubie, B.(1993). Racial/Ethnic Minority Members in Bloor St. United Church. Bloor St. United Church, Toronto.
Wubie, B. (1993). Early Childhood Care and Education in Ethiopia: The Need for Parent/Child Resource Center. Master’s of Education Research Project, OISE/University of Toronto, Toronto.
Wubie, B. (1991). The Situation of Private Kindergarten in Addis Ababa. Children, Youth and Family
Welfare Organization, Addis Ababa. Language: Amharic.
Wubie, B. & Junge, B. (1987). Pre-testing Supplementary Reading Materials for Primary School in Ethiopia. UNICEF Assisted Project, Curriculum Department, Ministry of Education, Addis
Ababa.
Wubie, B. Kebede H. Mekonen, M. & Moll, R.(1984). A Comparative Study of the Effect of Kindergarten Education Toward Peace and Human Rights. UNESCO Assisted Study Project, Curriculum Department, Ministry of Education, Addis Ababa.
Wubie, B. (1984). An Evaluation of Kindergarten Education in Ethiopia, Curriculum Department, Ministry of Education, Addis Ababa.
Wubie, B. (1983). An Evaluation of Kindergarten Curriculum Implementation in Addis Ababa. University of Nairobi, Nairobi (draft).
Wubie, B. (1983). Some Aspects of the French Preschool System: Study Tour Report. Ministry of Education, Addis Ababa.
| Papers Presented |
Wubie, B. (2008). Children of New Immigrant Parents in Early Childhood Education Settings and Their Experience in Learning Second Language. A paper presented at the 52nd Annual Conference of Comparative & International Education Society, held in New York, Teachers College, Columbia University, March 17-21, 2008.
Cook, S. & Wubie, B. (2008). Effective Early Childhood Educators. A paper presented at the 2008 Appalachian Studies Association Conference, held in West Virginia, Marshall University, March 28-30, 2008
Wubie, B. (2007). Children’s Positive Attitudes toward Diversity: An Avenue toward Peace. A paper presented at International Education Conference for Peace, held at Vancouver, BritishColombia, Canada from November 14 to November 17, 2007
Wubie, B. (2007). Images of Mothers in Early Childhood Education Classroom Settings. A paper presented at the 51st Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Annual Conference, held in Baltimore, MD, February 25- March 1, 2007
Wubie, B. (2007). Children as Co-curriculum Developers: Implication for Inclusive and Multicultural Curriculum. A paper presented at the West Virginia Tenth Annual Early Childhood Education Celebrating Connections Conference, held from February 21-23, at the Charleston Civic Center
Wubie, B. (2006). Second Language Learning by Young Children of Immigrant Parents: Phases and Impacts. Paper presented at the 2006 “Second Language Research Form (SLRF)”, held from October 6-8, 2006, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
Wubie, B. (2006). The Desire to Have Children: The Perspectives of Ethiopian Immigrant Parents. A paper presented at African Women in the Diaspora Conference, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, June 22, 2006.
Wubie, B. (2006). Young Children’s Participation in Curriculum Development. A proposal accepted by International Conference to be presented on International Childhood and Youth Conference, University of Sheffield, England (declined to present due to unforeseen circumstance)
Wubie, B. (2005) Second Language Learning in Early Childhood Education Classroom Settings. A proposal accepted by X International Congress for the Study of Child Language held in Germany, Berlin from July 25-29 (declined to present the paper due to unforeseen circumstance)
Wubie, B. (2005). Inculcating Positive Attitudes toward Diversity in the Mind of Young Children. A paper presented to the International diversity and Education Conference, Washington State University, Washington, March 3-5, 2005)
Wubie, B. (2004). Transition from Home to Early Childhood Education settings: The Experiences of Children of Ethiopian Immigrant Parents. A paper presented at Comparative International Education Society Conference, Brigham Young University, Salt Lake City, March 3-5, 2004.
Wubie, B. (1999). Child Development from African Perspectives. Paper Presented at the 1999 Congress of the Social Science and Humanities, held from June 2-12, 1999, Sherbrooke/Bishops University, Sherbrooke/Lennoxille, Quebec, Canada.
Wubie, B. (1999). Image of Mothers in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings, paper presented at the Annual International Conference on Mothers and Education, held from Oct. 1-3, 1999, Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.
Wubie, B. (1993). Racial/Ethnic Minority Members in Bloor St. United Church, study report presented to Bloor Street United Church congregation, Toronto.
Wubie, B. (1989). Gender Analysis of Textbooks. Paper presented to Gender Analysis of Primary School Text- Books Workshop, Curriculum Department, Ministry of Education, Addis Ababa.
Wubie, B. (1987). The Relationships of Parents and Kindergartens. Paper presented at National Seminar on Parent Education, National Children’s Commission, Addis Ababa.
Wubie, B. (1987). The Importance of Children's Books. Paper presented at Creative Writers Seminar, Educational Materials and Production Agency, Ministry of Education, Addis Ababa.
Wubie, B. (1985). The Role of Children's Play and Play Materials in the Implementation of Kindergarten Education. Paper Presented at National Educational Conference, Ministry of Education, Addis Ababa., Ethiopia
Wubie, B. (1985). What is Children's Play? Paper presented at National Seminar on Children's Play, National Children’s Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Service Related Activities |
Serving as a member of the Marshall University FDCOM (Faculty Development for Online and Multimedia Instruction (2007-Current)
Participated in judging projects at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair of 2008
Participated in judging projects at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair of 2007
Served as member of Marshall University Planning and Review Committee (Sept. 2006- 2008)
Made a series of talk on culture and traditional child-rearing practices in Ethiopia to church groups in Hunting and Charleston (Oct. 2006)
Started Marshall University Graduate College Womens' Monthly Brown Bag meeting and coordinated meetings (Sept. 2006-current)
Serves a member of doctoral thesis committee (2004-current)
Member of Marshall University Personnel Committee (2004- 2006)
Served as member of the Kanawha County Schools Pre-k Collaborative Planning Committee for the Kanawha County Schools, WV Pre-K Plan for Services to Eligible Preschool Children (2003-2004)
Participated in the preparation of early childhood related documents for NCATE accreditation visit (2004)
Participated in designing and developing Marshall University Graduate College Doctoral Students’ admission writing rubrics and entrance examination questions-(Fall 2004)
Participated in Current Issues Discussion Committee at Cross Roads Methodist Church, Huntington (2003-2004)
Member of PIECES (Partners Implementing an Early Care and Education System) Professional Development Committee (2003-2004)
Reviewed the policy handbook for St. Andrew Presbyterian church weekday nursery school (2003)
Project Proposal Writer and Member of Education Committee, Ethiopian Association, Toronto, Canada (1992-1995)
Member of Local Outreach Committee, Bloor Street United Church, Toronto, Canada (1992-1995)
Kindergarten Board Chair, Project Proposal Writer and Consultant, Higher 11, ‘Kebele’ (Community) 14, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia(1975-1991).
| Honors and Awards |