Phone: (626) 815-6000 Ext. 5128
Fax: (626) 815-5416
Email: cdomnwachukwu@apu.edu
Chinaka DomNwachukwu, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Teacher Education; Professor of Multicultural Education
School of Education
Profile
Chinaka DomNwachukwu, Ph.D, came to Azusa Pacific University through the Operation Impact program as an adjunct professor, then joined the Department of Teacher Education as a full-time assistant professor. Prior to this post, he served 10 years as a public school teacher, and instructional leader, primarily in the Los Angeles Unified School District. DomNwachukwu is also an ordained Southern Baptist minister with experience in various leadership positions with Christian nonprofit corporations in his country of origin, Nigeria, as well as the United States. DomNwachukwu brings to APU expertise in instructional leadership, diversity, cultural anthropology, and leadership development. His theological background facilitates the integration of Christian faith with excellence in academics. DomNwachukwu serves his department as an on-site Lead Assessor for the California Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA), and as the Azusa campus Site Coordinator for the Multiple Subject Credentialing Program.
Education
Ph.D. - Intercultural Studies, with an emphasis in Cultural Anthropology and Leadership Development, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.S. - Educational Administration, National University
M.A. - Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
Advanced Studies in Education toward the California Teaching Credential, California State University, Los Angeles
B.A. (B.Th.) - Religion and Philosophy with a minor in English as a Second Language (ESL), Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (through the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary)
M.S. - Educational Administration, National University
M.A. - Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
Advanced Studies in Education toward the California Teaching Credential, California State University, Los Angeles
B.A. (B.Th.) - Religion and Philosophy with a minor in English as a Second Language (ESL), Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (through the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary)
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Social Action, a Strategy for promoting Social Engagement in Schools, presented by Chinaka S. DomNwachukwu and Jim Bryan, at the Association for Moral Education 32nd Annual Meeting in Fribourg Switzerland. July 5-7, 2006.
Educational Internship in California: Structures, Challenges and Effectiveness, presented by Chinaka S. DomNwachukwu, Ivy Yee-Sakamoto, and Nilsa Thorsos, at the World Association for Cooperative Education Asia Pacific Conference, June 24-28, 2006.
Standards-Based Planning and Teaching of Social Studies in Multicultural Classrooms, presented by Chinaka S. DomNwachukwu at the California Council for Social Studies, March 4th, 2006. San Diego, California.
Impact of the Partnership between School Districts and Universities: The Role of an Advisory Board. Presented by Nilsa Thorsos, Ivy Yee-Sakamoto, Chinaka DomNwachukwu, and Nancy Brashear, at the Hawaii International Conference January 6-9, 2006, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Towards a Cross-cultural Understanding of Academic Dishonesty and Cheating: The perceptions of international College Students. Presented at the Association for Moral Education Conference, November 2-5, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA.
Publications
DomNwachukwu, C.S. (2006). The American Mosaic: Ministry in a Culturally Diverse Society. Enumclaw, WA: Winepress Publishers.
DomNwachukwu, Chinaka (2005). “Standards-Based Planning and Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom.” In Multicultural Education, fall, 2005.
DomNwachukwu, C.S. (2004). “American Multilingualism and the Challenge of the English Language Learner in the American Educational System,” a chapter in New Realities in American Literacy, edited by Alfonso Nava. New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies. Inc.
DomNwachukwu, C.S. (2002). “The African-American Church and African Mission in the 21st Century: The Challenges of an Effective Missionary Strategy.” In African-American Experience in World Mission: A Call Beyond Community. By V.J. Walstson & R.J. Stevens (Eds.). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
DomNwachukwu, C.S. (1999). Spiritual Power in Africa: Insights from Culture and the African Independent Churches of Lagos, Nigeria. Doctoral Dissertation, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA.
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Social Action, a Strategy for promoting Social Engagement in Schools, presented by Chinaka S. DomNwachukwu and Jim Bryan, at the Association for Moral Education 32nd Annual Meeting in Fribourg Switzerland. July 5-7, 2006.
Educational Internship in California: Structures, Challenges and Effectiveness, presented by Chinaka S. DomNwachukwu, Ivy Yee-Sakamoto, and Nilsa Thorsos, at the World Association for Cooperative Education Asia Pacific Conference, June 24-28, 2006.
Standards-Based Planning and Teaching of Social Studies in Multicultural Classrooms, presented by Chinaka S. DomNwachukwu at the California Council for Social Studies, March 4th, 2006. San Diego, California.
Impact of the Partnership between School Districts and Universities: The Role of an Advisory Board. Presented by Nilsa Thorsos, Ivy Yee-Sakamoto, Chinaka DomNwachukwu, and Nancy Brashear, at the Hawaii International Conference January 6-9, 2006, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Towards a Cross-cultural Understanding of Academic Dishonesty and Cheating: The perceptions of international College Students. Presented at the Association for Moral Education Conference, November 2-5, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA.
Publications
DomNwachukwu, C.S. (2006). The American Mosaic: Ministry in a Culturally Diverse Society. Enumclaw, WA: Winepress Publishers.
DomNwachukwu, Chinaka (2005). “Standards-Based Planning and Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom.” In Multicultural Education, fall, 2005.
DomNwachukwu, C.S. (2004). “American Multilingualism and the Challenge of the English Language Learner in the American Educational System,” a chapter in New Realities in American Literacy, edited by Alfonso Nava. New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies. Inc.
DomNwachukwu, C.S. (2002). “The African-American Church and African Mission in the 21st Century: The Challenges of an Effective Missionary Strategy.” In African-American Experience in World Mission: A Call Beyond Community. By V.J. Walstson & R.J. Stevens (Eds.). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
DomNwachukwu, C.S. (1999). Spiritual Power in Africa: Insights from Culture and the African Independent Churches of Lagos, Nigeria. Doctoral Dissertation, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA.
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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Recognition for special contribution as benchmarker for the California Teacher Assessment (TPA) from Educational Testing Services (ETS) and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 2003
Significant Accomplishment in the Field of Christian Mission, from the School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA. 1995
Academic Excellence, awarded by the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. 1989
Excellence in New Testament Theology, awarded by the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Significant Accomplishment in the Field of Christian Mission, from the School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA. 1995
Academic Excellence, awarded by the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. 1989
Excellence in New Testament Theology, awarded by the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Expertise
African Religions
Intercultural Studies
Social Justice and Multicultural Education
Teaching English Language Learners in the K-12 Classroom
Theology and Demonology
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