Professional Overview
Rev. Sr. Dr. Anthonia Laetitia Anakwue is a distinguished Educational Psychologist and Special Education expert with over three decades of international experience in social pedagogy and academic research. She currently serves at the Institute of Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to counseling psychology, early childhood education, and the rehabilitation of individuals with special needs, blending clinical insight with academic rigor.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology – University of Calabar (2019).
- M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology – University of Ibadan (2002).
- B.Ed. in Special Education – University of Ibadan (2000).
- H.N.D. in Social Pedagogic – Specialized Academy for Social Pedagogic, Germany (1993).
- International Experience: Significant academic and professional training in Germany, providing her with a unique cross-cultural perspective on social pedagogy.
Research and Technical Skills
- Educational Psychology: Expert in studying school routine activities, social relationships, and their impact on academic achievement.
- Special Education: Specialized in the rehabilitation and curriculum development for the visually impaired.
- Counseling & Empathy: Highly skilled in occupational stress management and coping style analysis for educators.
- Multilingualism: Professionally fluent in English, German, and Igbo, enabling effective communication across diverse cultural and international settings.
- Evaluative Research: Competent in educational research and evaluation, focusing on senior secondary school dynamics.
Awards and Professional Services
- Religious Leadership: Serves as a Reverend Sister, integrating spiritual leadership with educational advocacy.
- Professional Memberships: * Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN).
- National Council for Exceptional Children.
- Counseling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
- Association for Early Childhood Educators (ACEN).
- Institutional Service: Active contributor to the Institute of Education at the University of Calabar, focusing on foundational educational psychology.
Area of Specialization
- Counseling Psychology: Addressing stress and behavioral patterns in public and private school sectors.
- Social Pedagogic: Applying German-trained pedagogical methods to the Nigerian educational context.
- Inclusive Education: Advocating for the integration and academic success of students with exceptionalities.