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Posts specifically on my academic journey, interests and research.
Devotional for Postgraduate Students 🎓Live on the You Version Bible App now — ready for the new academic year! Since completing my doctorate, I’ve been working on this devotional with a heart to encourage fellow students to walk out their studies with God, leaning on His wisdom, discipline, and peace through the journey. As Christians, our … Continue reading Devotional for Postgraduate Students
By Dr Kanayo Dike-Oduah Situ, EdD, NPQH, MA, PGCE, BScTeacher, Examiner and Independent Researcher Note: This post builds on my article published in Schools Week: Tech problems are putting the entire exam system at risk (Linked). Every summer, I log on to mark scripts knowing that the grades I award will help shape the futures … Continue reading Behind Every Exam Result is an Examiner…Struggling with the Systems We’re Given
Behind every exam result is an examiner. Each summer, thousands of examiners dedicate hours of their time and expertise to ensuring that young people’s work is marked fairly. Yet, the process is not without its challenges, and one area that continues to emerge is the impact of technical issues during the marking period.
Link to original post on EdD UCL Blog on 8 August 2025: https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/eddblog/2025/08/08/edd-student-blog-kanayo-dike-oduah/ Exam season. The words alone can trigger a mix of emotions, stress, anxiety, and even dread. But what if I told you that amidst the undeniable pressure, students are finding a voice, a community, and even a sense of humour on social … Continue reading Decoding Exam Season: How Social Media Reveals Students’ Stress and Strategies
Reflecting on my EdD journey, I am reminded of the determined 16-year-old version of myself who set her sights on becoming an academic doctor. Being a young, black female student in South London, I knew the odds were stacked against me. But, with my Nigerian parent's nickname for me, "Doctor Kanayo," ringing in my ears, I remained undaunted.
In this post I share my 'A' graded reflective statement on the first year of my EdD at UCL, Institute of Education. It is a personal and informative account of my experience and would be a great read for anyone who is interested in furthering their studies at this level; particularly my fellow teachers and action-researchers. I am transparent and critically review my experience, including the challenges so that this can be used as a learning resource and reference point for all academics.