Michael Mukhwana
Biography:
Mr. Mukhwana Michael is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Visual Impairment Studies, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University, Uganda. Michael joined the faculty as a staff member after working for 13 years as a practicing teacher. He began teaching in the then Department of Special Needs Studies as a Graduate Fellow in 2017 until 2021 when he was appointed Assistant Lecturer in the new Department of Visual Impairment Studies. Michael is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India. His proposed research topic is “The Role of Assistive Technologies in Enhancing Teaching-learning Science Education for Students with Visual Impairment in Lower Secondary Schools in Uganda”. His research interest is focused on inclusive education for learners with visual impairment, assistive technologies for teaching and learning for persons with visual impairment, auxiliary services for the rehabilitation of persons with visual impairment, and empowerment of persons with visual impairment in communities. Michael, has a strong professional background in Special Needs Education Studies with a Master of Special Needs Education as well as a Bachelor and Diploma in the same field from Kyambogo University, Uganda.
Current Job Title
- Assistant Lecturer, 2021-Present
Department
Visual Impartment Studies, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University, Uganda
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD, Student, PhD in Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India, 2023-Present
- Master of Special Needs Education, Kyambogo University, Uganda, 2018- 2020
- Bachelor of Education-Special Needs Education, Kyambogo University, Uganda, 2012-2014
- Diploma in Special Needs Education, Kyambogo University, Uganda, 2007-2009
Past Work Experience:
- Graduate Fellow, Department of Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University, Uganda, 2017-2021
- Grade III Teacher (Science and Mathematics), Joseph’s Gangama Primary School, Mbale Municipal City, Uganda, 2010 -2017
- Head-Special Needs Education, Joseph’s Gangama Primary School, Mbale Municipal Council, now Mbale City Council Uganda, 2010 – 2017
Additional Responsibilities Held:
Examination Coordinator, Department of Visual Impairment Studies, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University, Uganda, 2022-2024
Research Areas of Interest:
- Inclusive education for learners with visual impairment
- Assistive technologies for teaching and learning for persons with visual impairment
- Auxiliary services for the rehabilitation of persons with visual impairment
- Empowerment of persons with visual impairment in communities
Research, Publications and Conference Papers:
Mukhwana, M. (2020). Information and Communication Technology: Its Use in Teaching Students with Low Vision in Secondary Schools in Uganda. Master of Special Needs Education, Supervised by Dr. Odeke-Nato Joseph, Ph.D.
Mukhwana, M. (2014). The Institutionalization of Children Living Under Difficult Circumstances in Mbale District. Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education). Supervised by Ms. Grace Candiru (RIP).
Undergraduate Students’ Research Supervised:
- ABURA, Alfred Ayen., Reg. No. 20/U/BED(SN)/11478/PD. Teaching Learners with Low Vision in Mainstream Primary Schools in Moroto Municipality. Graduated in 2023
- ENGORU, Joseph., Reg. No. 20/U/TEP/11586/PD. Access to Education Provision by Children with Physical Impairments in Apeduru Sub County, Amuria District. Graduated in 2023
- MUWANGUZI, Joy., Reg. No.19/U/CSS/4002/PD. Social Media Influence on Interaction and Learning by University Students. A Case Study of One Public University in Graduated in 2023
- OMARA, John., Reg. No. 20/U/BED(SN)/11478/PD. Parental Involvement in the Education of Learners with Special Needs in Inclusive Education Settings in Public Primary Schools in Asamuk Sub County, Amuria District, Uganda. Graduated in 2022
- SANYA, Denis., Reg. No. 19/U/CBD/18292/GV. Participation of Women with Disabilities in Government Poverty Reduction Programmes in Dabani Sub-County Busia District
Membership of Corporate, Social and Professional Bodies:
- Member, Association of Special Needs Education Teachers of Uganda (ASNETU), 2017-Present
- Member, Kyambogo University Academic Staff Association (KYUASA), 2021-present