Nisbert Machila-Malama

Department of Language and Social Sciences Education
Lecturer
Researcher
Biography

Academic Qualifications 

  • PhD (UNZA)
  • MA.
  • BA.Ed. (UNZA)
Publications
  • 2015: Ngambi, S.N., Mbozi, E., Machila, N. & Sikayomya, P. ‘An Investigation ofwho benefits from the counselling services at the University of Zambia counsellingcentres.’ Male and Female). Journal of Research Council of Zimbabwe. 10th ZimbabweInternational Research Symposium (ISSN: 2412-2386).

 

 Unpublished Teaching and Learning Materials

  • 2012:  Co-Author, Training modules for Paglory College of Education for History  content and  History Methodology.

Research completed

  • 2015:   Ng’ambi, S.N., Mbozi, E., Machila, N & Sikayomya, P. An Investigation of who  benefits from the Counselling Services at the University of Zambia Counselling Centres.’  (Male and Female) (Proceedings of this research were published).
  • 2015:  Machila, N. ‘Inclusive education in the Teaching and Learning of History in Lusaka District, Zambia. Exploring Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects’. Paper presented at  
  • 2015  Southern African Comparative and History of Education Society (SACHES) International Conference held at University of Free State, South Campus, Bloemfontein,South Africa.
  • 2015:   Machila, N., Sikayomya, P & Banda, D. Getting back to our roots; A Paradigm of Traditional Lyrics in Songs'. Paper presented at 2015Southern African Comparative and History of Education Society (SACHES) International Conference held at University of Free State, South Campus, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
  • 2015:   Muyangana, A., Machila, N., Mubita, K & Sikayomya, P. ‘The Role of Colleges in Providing Quality Education among Trainee Teachers in Zambia’. Paper presented at    
  • 2015 Southern African Comparative and History of Education Society (SACHES) International Conference held at University of Free State, South Campus, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
  • 2015:  Muyangana, A., Machila, N.,Tembo, P., Sikayomya, P& Mubita, K. ‘The Role of Mother Tongue in Teacher-Pupil Interaction: A Case of Lower Primary Grades in Zambia’.Paper presented at 4th UNAM Annual Educational Conference (EDCON) held at Katima   Mulilo Campus, Namibia, 17th – 20th August.
  • 2015:  Machila, N., Ng’ambi, S.N., Sikayomya, P. & Sichula, N.K. ‘Perceptions on Vocational Education and Training: A Discourse on Life Skills. A case study of Lusaka District of Zambia’. Paper presented at Association of EducationalDevelopment (AEDA) Conference held at UNISA, Blue Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, 13th –15th April.
  • 2015:  Mubita, K.,  Sikayomya, P., Sompa, M. & Machila, N. ‘Schools as Safe Havens: Management Barriers to Effective School Safety in Selected Schools in Chongwe District, Zambia’.  Paper presented at 4th UNAM Annual Educational Conference (EDCON) held at Katima Mulilo Campus, Namibia, 17th – 20th August.
  • 2015:  Mubita, K., Sikayomya, P., Machila, N. & Muyangana, A. ‘Pupils and Teachers’ perception of School Climate in selected Schools of Chilanga District: An Exploration ofVarying Patterns of Disparity’. Paper presented at 4th UNAM Annual Educational Conference (EDCON) held at Katima Mulilo Campus, Namibia, 17th – 20th August.
  • 2014:  Sikayomya, P., Machila, N., Ng’ambi, S.N. & Phiri, T.K. ‘Teachers as learners:
  • Pedagogy of Indigenous Teaching and learning. A case study of the Rural Community of Chongwe District of Zambia’. Self fundedPaper presented atSouthern African Comparative and History of Education Society (SACHES) International Conference held at Blue Waters, Durban, South Africa, between 10th and 12th August.
  • 2014:   Sikayomya, P., Machila, N., Ng’ambi, S.N. & Mulenga, M. ‘Examination Malpractices and Leakages; A Threat to Zambia’s Attainment of Quality Human Resource.’ Self fundedPaper presented atSouthern African Comparative and History of Education Society (SACHES) International Conference held at Blue Waters, Durban, South Africa,between 10th and 12th August.
  • 2013:   Mweemba, L., Machila, Nand Mulenga, M. ‘A Perspective of the Challenges faced by Primary Schools in Teaching Social Development Studies in Zambia.Paper presented at an International conference on Education for Sustainable Development in Africa: Challenges and Prospects for the next decade, University of Namibia-Katima Mulilo Campus, 9th-12th July 2013.
  • 2013:  Mweemba, L., Banda, D., Simuyaba, E.H, Muleya, G and Machila, N. ‘Education forSustainable Development: Pedagogical Potentials and Challenges’. Paper presented at an International conference on Education for Sustainable Development in Africa: Challenges and Prospects for the next decade, University of Namibia-Katima Mulilo Campus, 9th-12th July 2013.
  • 2010:  Machila,  N. ‘Trypanosomiasis, the State and Livelihoods in Eastern Zambia    1908-1964'. A Dissertation submitted to the University of Zambia in fulfilment of the requirements of Master of Arts in History.
Contact Details
n.machila@unza.zm