Biography
Dr. Ombito Elizabeth Khalili is a Kiswahili teacher educator. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education from Moi University; Masters in Kiswahili Education from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology; and a Bachelor of Education (ARTS) honors, from Moi University; specializing in Kiswahili and History. She has teaching experience of over 23 years at the secondary school level. She is a curriculum developer lecturer in Special Methods of teaching Kiswahili; Educational Media and Resources; Media Practicals and Micro teaching. She facilitates workshops and seminars on the Competency-Based Curriculum. Her research interests include Instructional Methods and practices in the Competency-Based Curriculum; Kiswahili Language and Literature; Educational Media and Resources. She has published four book chapters and journal articles, and presented papers at academic conferences as documented below:
PUBLICATIONS
Ngala, M.A.; Oyiengo, K.; & Ombito E.K. (2021). Learners’ views towards use of KSL as a medium of instruction in primary schools for learners with hearing impairment, Homabay Cunty. International Journal of Arts and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 19(10)pp. 41-62 . ISSN 2307-6305
Adoyo, R., Ombito E.K. & Langat P.C. (2020). Influence of quality academic talent attracted and employed on academic performance of lecturers at Rongo University, Kenya. In International Journal of Arts and Education, 2(3) pp 41-57. ISSN 2616-1818
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili (2019). ‘Mwelekeo Mseto: Utekelezwaji wake kwenye Vitabu vya Kiada na katika Ufundishwaji wa Kiswahili Sekondari; Kaunti ya Machakos, Kenya.’ In Kiswahili. Journal of the Institute of Kiswahili Studies, University of Dar es Salaam, Vol. 82, No. 1. Dar es Salaam: TATAKI. ISSN 2546 2229.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili (2019). ‘Jazanda na Utambulisho wa Kijamii katika Tawasifu: Mfano wa Riwaya za Unbowed, A Memoir (Wangari Maathai) na Nasikia Sauti ya Mama (Ken Walibora)’. In Mwanga: Jarida la Idara ya Kiswahili na Lugha Nyingine za Kiafrika. Chuo Kikuu cha Moi, Toleo Maalum. Eldoret: Moi University Press pp. 163-184. ISSN:2412-6993.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili.(2018). ‘Mtagusano wa Kiusemezano kati ya Utenzi wa Mwanakupona, Utenzi wa Fumo Liyongo na Riwaya za Siri Sirini.’ In Omari, S. &Samwel, M. (Eds.) Fasihi, lugha na utamaduni wa Kiswahili na Kiafrika: Kwa heshima ya Prof. M.M. Mulokozi. Dar es Salaam: TATAKI, pp 230-252. ISBN 978-9976-5316-1-9
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili (2018). ‘Mtambuko wa Falsafa katika Ushairi wa Kiswahili: Ulinganuzi wa Nadharia za Urasimi-mpya na Mwepuko- uzowefu.’ In Mwita, L.C.; Kandagor, M.; Ryanga, S.H.; & Maitaria, J.N. (Eds.). Isimu na fasihi za Kiafrika. Eldoret: Moi University Press. Pp. 13-25. ISBN 978-9966-1879-7-0
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili (2018). ‘Uimarishwaji wa Umaizi Mseto Kupitia Mikakati Shirikishi ya Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili Nchini Kenya.’ In Machakos University Journal of Science and Technology, 1 Issue1, November 2018. pp. 34-50. ISBN: 978-9966-820-64-8. Retrieved from: https://dvc-ril.mksu.ac.ke
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili &Nangira Eunice Erina. (2017). Mwongozo wa Kigogo. Nairobi: Ngunzi Investiments.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili (2017). ‘Wasifu wa Mwanamiti’. In Kioo cha Lugha, Journal of the Institute of Kiswahili Studies, University of Dar es Salaam. Vol. 15, pp. 175-179. ISSN: 0856-552X.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili.(2016). ‘Tafsiri ya Mandhari na Jazanda katika Tawasifu ya Unbowed, a Memoir’. In Jilala, H. (Ed.) Nadharia za tafsiri, ukalimani na uundaji wa istilahi. Dar es salaam: Daud Publishing Company, pp. 308-323. ISBN 978-9976-9935-1-6.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili & Carolyne Omulando (2014). ‘Enhancing Kiswahili Pedagogy through theIntegrated Approach in Kenya.’ In Amutabi, M.N. (Ed). Africa & the challenges of globalization. Nairobi: Research, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Nairobi and AIDAL, pp. 318-328. ISBN 978 9966 015 68 6.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili, Carolyne Omulando & Manasseh Luganda Musavi (2014).’Challenges in Selection and Utilization of Approved Secondary Kiswahili Course Books in Kenya.’ In African Journal of Education, Science and Technology. University of Eldoret (Kenya) and Anambra State University (Uli, Nigeria). 2, No. 1 pp. 63-69. ISSN: 2309-9240.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili & Mamai Margaret Nasambu(2014). ‘Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili Sekondari: Nafasi na Changamoto za Vitabu vya Kiada’. In Simala, I., Chacha, L., & Osore, M. (Eds). Miaka Hamsini ya Kiswahili Nchini Kenya. Nairobi: Twaweza Communications Pp 71-79. ISBN 978 9966 028 48 8.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili (2014). ‘Uhakiki wa Kitabu. Siri Sirini: Mshairi na Mfungwa. Kitabu cha 1’. In Simala, I., Chacha, L., & Osore, M. (Eds). Miaka Hamsini ya Kiswahili Nchini Kenya.’ Nairobi: Twaweza Communications, pp. 261-262. ISBN 978 9966 028 48 8.
Ombito Elizabeth Khalili & Mamai Margaret Nasambu (2013). ‘Nafasi ya Lugha Rasmi katika Elimu Afrika Mashariki’. In Amutabi, M. N. (Ed). Education and Counselling in Schools in Africa. Nairobi: Research, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), pp. 301-309. ISBN: 978 996 015 66 2