College of Education & External Studies
School of Distance & Lifelong Learning
Institute of Open, Distance and eLearning
Room D8 Nsubuga Block
P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda
Mob. +256 772-436771
Email: samuel.siminyu@mak.ac.ug or
snsiminyu@gmail.com

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Dr. Samuel Siminyu

Lecturer , IODeL | Managing Editor, Makerere University Press. 

Biography

Samuel Ndeda Siminyu, EdD, is a Lecturer at the Institute of Open, Distance and eLearning, College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University. He also doubles as the Managing Editor of Makerere University Press. 

Education

  • Graduate Certificate in Instruction Design (for Online Learning) and Performance Improvement (online, ongoing)
  • Ph.D., Candidate Doctor of Education (Higher Education), University of Liverpool, UK
  • Master of Arts in Literature, Makerere University
  • Bachelor of Education (English Language Studies/Literature/ Education), Makerere University

Publications

  • Ssebbunga-Masembe, C. & S. N. Siminyu (Eds.). (2021). Contemporary Issues in Educational Research, Policies, and Practices in the Global South. Makerere University Press
  • Muyinda, P. B., Siminyu, S. N., Aguti, J. N., Mayende, G., Nampijja, D., Kajumbula, R., ... & Isabwe, G. M. N. (2019). Lived Experience of Developing a Blended Learning Academic Programme in a Traditionally Presential University. Pan-Commonwealth Forum.
  • Siminyu, S. N. (2017). Open Educational Resources Utilisation by Learners at Makerere University: a Mixed Methods Study (Doctoral Thesis, University of Liverpool, UK).
  • Nabusbawo, H. M., Siminyu, S. N., & Muyinda, P. B. (November, 2016). The role of public libraries and emerging technologies in accessing OERs to Distance Learners at Makerere University. African Education Indices, 9(1), 199-209
  • Mayende, G., Muyinda, P. B., Isabwe, G. M. N., Walimbwa, M., & Siminyu, S. N. (2014). Facebook mediated interaction and learning in distance learning at Makerere University. International Association for the Development of the Information Society
  • Openjuru, G. L. & Siminyu, S. N. (2014). Access, equity, social justice and educational exclusion in higher education: Experiences in Uganda. In P. Wabike, P. B. van Hensbroek, M. Jester & G. L. Openjuru (Ed.). Education for social inclusion. University of Groningen.
  • Muwanga, N.K., Aguti, J.N. Mugisha, J.F. & Siminyu, S.N. (2007). Literacy Practices in Primary Schools in Uganda: Lessons for Future Interventions. Fountain Publishers

M. Publications Edited

  1. Asiimwe, G. B. (2022). (Mis)management of sub-nationalism and diversity in “nations”: The case of Buganda in Uganda, 1897-1980. Makerere University Press.
  2. Bossa, J. (2022). Statehood on trial: Thoughts on the 1966 Uganda political crisis. Makerere University Press.
  3. Dipio, D. (2000). Theories and criticism of literature. Department of Distance Education, Makerere University.
  4. Dipio, D. (Ed.). (2021). Moving back into the future: Critical recovering of Africa’s cultural heritage. Makerere University Press.
  5. Enon, J. C. (1998). Educational research, statistics and measurement. Department of Distance Education, Makerere University.
  6. Imukat, D. P. (1994). Alira and the Cannibals. Fountain Publishers.
  7. Jjuko, D. M. (1994). How Lion Became King. Fountain Publishers.
  8. Jjuko, D. M. (1994). How Lion Became King. Fountain Publishers.
  9. Khamalwa J. P. W. (2018). The Power of culture and identity: Imbalu initiation ritual among the Bamasaaba of Uganda. Makerere University Press.
  10. Kiwanuka-Tondo, J. (2021). HIV/AIDS in Uganda: Achievements and challenges. Makerere University Press.
  11. Kizza, E. M. (1998). Differential calculus. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  12. Kwitonda, A. (2001). Introduction to literature. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  13. Kwitonda, A. (2004). Drama: An introduction. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  14. Lajul, W. (2018). Contemporary African philosophy: A critical appraisal.
  15. Makerere University Press.
  16. Lamwaka, C. (1993). How Chameleon avenged his father’s death. Fountain Publishers.
  17. Liri, A. (2000). Autonomous bodies. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  18. Masengo, I. (2021). Lulu ya Bara. Makerere University Press.
  19. Matovu, G. G. (1994). Magulu and the Gorilla. Fountain Publishers.
  20. Matovu, K. (2000). The nature of spoken English. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  21. Mazinga, K. (1998). Fine art education. Department of Distance Education, Makerere University.
  22. Mbabazi, V., Nambalirwa-Nkabala, H., Kanakulya, D., Barigye, S., Mafumbo, C. K., Kiiza, H., Serunjogi, U. & Katende, A. (2021). Countering Violent Extremism in Uganda: History, philosophies and strategies. Makerere University Press.
  23. Mugisha, J. Y. T. (2001). Elements of probability and statistics. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  24. Musana, P. (1998). Introduction to Biblical Studies. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  25. Mushengyezi, A. (2003). Twentieth century literary theory. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Mekerere University.
  26. Namyalo, S. (2019). Modernisation of Luganda Terminology in the Field of Linguistics. Makerere University Press.
  27. Ndoleriire, O. K. (2020). Runyakitara Language Studies: A Guide for Advanced Learners and Teachers of Runyakitara. Makerere University Press.
  28. Ntayi, J. (2002). Marketing. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  29. Nzita, R. (1995). Peoples and cultures of Uganda. Fountain Publishers.
  30. Obua, O. Y. (2001). Early childhood education. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  31. Odaet, F. C. & Bbuye, J. N. (2005). Comparative education. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  32. Ogwang, E. O. (1998). Introduction to poetry. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  33. Okalany, D. H. (2003). Themes from south and central Africa. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  34. Okello, V., & Ocheng, M. K. (1996). Curriculum studies. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  35. Okot, M. B. (2006). Oral literature. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  36. Okurut, M. K. (1994). The Adventurous Sisters. Fountain Publishers.
  37. Okurut, M. K. (1994). The Curse of the Sacred Cow. Fountain Publishers.
  38. Omona, A. M. (2001). Sociology of education. Department of Distance Education, Makerere University.
  39. Otto, A. A. (2006). General methods of teaching. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  40. p’Bitek, J. O. (1994). Song of Farewell. Fountain Pub Limited.
  41. Passi, F. O., & Mafabi, N. W. (1996). Educational administration. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  42. Rutebuka, J. (1999). Man’s relationship with God(s). Department of Distance Education, Makerere University.
  43. Rwakasisi, R. (1993). How friends became enemies. Fountain Publishers.
  44. Rwakasisi, R. (1994). The Old Woman and the Shell. Fountain.
  45. Ssebbunga-Masembe, C. & S. N. Siminyu (Eds.). (2021). Contemporary Issues in Educational Research, Policies, and Practices in the Global South. Makerere University Press.
  46. Ssentongo, J. S. (2021). What I Saw When I Died. Makerere University Press.
  47. Tindyebwa, L. M. (1994). Recipe for Disaster. Fountain Pub Limited.
  48. Tinkasimire, T. (2003). Religious ethics. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.
  49. Were, J. N. (2004). The developing world. Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult & Continuing Education, Makerere University.