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Dr. Amini Ngabonziza

Lecturer at University of Kigali

Dr. Ngabonziza is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Kigali.

Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD in Linguistics (Thesis on Multilingual Literacy Education in Rwanda), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa (October 2020)
  • Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Literacy Education, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (December 2014)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Oregon University, USA (2013)
  • Bachelor Degree with Honours in Linguistics and Literature, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda (January 2012)

Conference Contributions: Dr. Ngabonziza has actively participated in international conferences, contributing valuable insights into multilingual literacy, language policy, and education. Some of his recent presentations include:

  • “Learner’s perceptions of Peace Education in Primary schools in Rwanda.” Rwanda Peace Schools Network Conference, Kigali, Rwanda (March 2022).
  • “Multilingual literacy in Rwanda: Myth and reality.” 7th International Conference on Language and Literacy, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (August 2020).
  • “Indigenous languages as languages of teaching and learning in Rwandan primary schools.” Africa TESOL Annual Conference, Kigali, Rwanda (May 2017).

Books and Literary Works:

  • Ngabonziza A.J. (2020). “Imvura y’urukundo.” University of Kibungo Press.
  • Poems featured in anthologies such as “Condemned to Drop Tears” and “I am Killed Alive.”

Theses:

  • PhD Thesis: “Multilingual writing pedagogy for African languages in the monolingual education setting: Literacy development for multilingual children in Rwanda (grades 1-3).” University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa (2020).
  • MA Thesis: “An analysis of the treatment of writing pedagogy in three ELT textbooks for grade 4 learners in Rwandan primary schools.” University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (2014).

Awards and Grants:

  • International Research Grant of 4,476,000 Swedish Kroner (2022-2024), awarded by the Swedish Research Grant.
  • UNIK Best Lecturer and Researcher of the Year 2018, University of Kibungo, Rwanda.
  • Research Best Presenter, awarded by the Ministry of Education Rwanda, UNIK International Scientific Research Conference (2017).
  • Harold & Doris Tothill Bequest Fund Prestige Scholarship, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (2013).
  • Professional Development Travel Grant, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Canada (2014) and USA (2011).

Dr.Ngabonziza has a prolific research portfolio with numerous peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and book chapters. Some of his notable publications include:

  • Ngabonziza A. J., Rhodes R., Haliyamutu J.F., Muhayimana T. (2024). “Land of a Thousand Hills: English Writing Education and Teacher Professional Development.” In EFL Writing Teacher Education and Professional Development: Voices from Under-Represented Contexts. Multilingual Matters.
  • Buhigiro J., Sibomana E., Ngabonziza A.J., Mukingambeho D., Ntawiha P. (2024). “Peace and Values Education as a Cross-Cutting Issue in Rwandan Schools: Teachers and Classroom-Based Perspective.” African Journal of Empirical Research.
  • Agirumubyara F. & Ngabonziza A.J. (2024). “Effect of Socio-Cultural Factors on Women’s Participation in Leadership of Higher Education in Rwanda: A Case of Rwanda Polytechnics.” African Journal of Empirical Research.
  • Habiyeze F. & Ngabonziza J. de D. A. (2024). “Correlation between Headteacher’s Supervision and Academic Achievement in English and Sciences Subject: A Case Study of Ruhango District Secondary Schools Rwanda.” African Journal of Empirical Research.
  • Ngabonziza A.J. & Kagwesage A.M. (2023). “Translanguaging strategies in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) primary schools in Rwanda.” Multilingualism in Africa: Language contact, endangerment, and cultural conceptualization.
  • Rosendal T. & Ngabonziza A.J.d. (2023). “Amid signs of change: language policy ideology and power in the linguistic landscape of urban Rwanda.” Language Policy.
  • Ngabonziza A.J. (2021). “Kinyarwanda as a Lingua Franca in Rwanda and its implication for literacy education in Rwandan schools.” International research on Advances in the study of Kinyarwanda and Kirundi.
  • Ngabonziza A.J. (2021). “Ikinyarwanda n’ikoranabuhanga: Imikoreshereze y’ikinyarwanda ku mbuga nkoranyambaga (2010-2020).” Umurage.