I have 27 years of academic and administrative experience in higher education, including 17 years as a Professor of English. My expertise covers teaching, research, and leadership in English as a Second Language (ESL), Open and Distance Learning (ODL), and Educational Administration. I have held key roles such as the first female Deputy Vice-Chancellor of NOUN and pioneer Director of its Special Study Centre for the National Assembly. I have also taught English in several universities and participated in specialised training programmes in the UK, USA, Israel, and Nigeria.

Publications
i. Journal Articles
1. Eyisi, J. C. (2000). Reinforcement as an Indispensable Weapon in our Battle against the Falling Standard of English in Nigeria”,Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies,Vol.2,No1 69– 73.
2. Eyisi, J. C.(2000). A Proficient Teacher of English: A Sine Qua Non for Students’ Accelerated Progress,Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies,Vol.3,No 253–63.
3. Eyisi, J. C.(2000). “Teachers’ Remuneration: An Imponderable Catalyst forEffectiveness”,
Knowledge Review, A Multidisciplinary Journal,Vol.2,No5,40–42.
4. Eyisi, J. C. (2000).  “Language and Education: The Raison D’être for Political Socialization”, African Journal of Researchin Education,Vol.1No2,149–154.
5. Eyisi, J. C. (2000). “Language for National Development: The Case of
theEnglishLanguageinNigeria”,ChinuaAchebeJournalofDevelopment Studies,Vol.1,78–86.
6. Eyisi, J. C. (2001). “Effective Summary Writing Techniques for AcademicPurposes”,Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities,Vol.3,9 –23.
7. Eyisi, J. C.(2002). “Passivization in the EnglishLanguage”,Awka Journalof English Language and Literary Studies (AJELLS) Vol. 1 No 1,21–33.
8. Eyisi, J. C. (2005). “Rules of English Spelling” UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities,Vol.7,22–34.
9. Eyisi,J. C. (2005).“Teaching of English in Nigerian Schools: Problems, Effects and Remedies” ,Ogirisi, A New Journal of African Studies, Vol.2.No 3,57–70.
10. Ezeuko, R. O, and Eyisi, J. C. (2008). “Translation: A Sine Qua Non for Advertising in a Multilingual Nation”, Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies (AJELLS), Vol.2, 92– 98.
11. Eyisi, J.C. and Ezeuko, R.O.(2008). “The English Language
in our Multilingual Nigeria”, Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies (AJELLS) Vol.2,194–207.
12. Eyisi,J.C., Omazu,E. and Otuniyi, A.(2011). “Translation in ODL: Challenges of the National Open University of Nigeria’ in Globalization through Translation: A Catalyst for Knowledge and Technology Excellence, Malaysian Translators” Association, Kuala Lumpur, 395–411.

13. Eyisi,J.C. (2012). “The English Language in Multilingual Nigeria” International Journal of Linguistics, Behavioral and Social Sciences Vol.7, 92–112.
14. Eyisi, J. C. and Elom, P. N. (2020). “Gender Influence on the Reinforcement of Students of
English in Awka Educational Zone of
Anambra State, Nigeria. ”Gombe Journal of General Studies (GJGS) Volume 4, Number1, 13 -26
15. Eyisi, J. C. and Omokhabi, A. A. (2020). “National Open University of Nigeria and Promotion of Digital Education” African Journal of Educational Research. Vol. 23
16. Eyisi, J. C., Onuh, F., Elom, P., Eyisi, J. Jr, and Okolo, C. (2021). “Oral Literatureas a Pedagogical Tool for English Language Teaching in Nigeria”. Jos Journal of Written and Oral Literature Vol1(1)
17. Eyisi, J. C., Elom, P., Onuh, F.,Eyisi, J. Jr, and Okolo, C. (2021). “Teaching Spoken English Using Computer-Assisted Instruction: An Assessment of Selected Students of the University of Abuja”. NOUN Scholars Vol(1)
18. Eyisi, J. C., Elom, P., Okolo, C., Eyisi, J. Jr, and Onuh, F., (2021). “Effects of Reinforcement on the Academic Performance of Learners of English as a Second Language in Awka Educational Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria International Journal of Literacy Education (Accepted for Publication).
19. Eyisi, J. C. (2020). “Promoting Teacher Education in Nigeria through
Open and Distance Learning” West African Journal of Flexible Learning WAJOFEL (Accepted for Publication).
20. Joy Eyisi and Sheriff Olamide Olatunji (2023). “Students’ Attitude to Reading of Literary Texts: A Case Study of Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Tasambo Journal of Language, Literature and Culture. Vol. 2 (1), 27-33
21. Sheriff Olamide Olatunji, Joy Eyisi and Joy Eyisi Jr (2023): Influence of Self-Regulated Learning on Students’ Achievement in Literature in English in Senior Secondary Schools in Ife North Local Government Area, Osun State. Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies (AJELLS). Vol. 10, No. 1, 60-75
22. Dr. Olatunji, S. O. and Prof. Eyisi, Joy (2023): Re-Engineering Nigerian Languages for Instructional Dissemination in the Educational System in Nigeria. International Journal of Continuing and Non-formal Education (IJCNFE), Vol. 11, No.1, 522-530

Chapters in Books
1. Eyisi, J. C. and Asomugha, C. (1997). “The English Auxiliary Verbs” inOsakwe, N. et al (eds.)
Communication Skills in English, Enugu:JohnJacob’sPublishers Chapter12,342–359.
2. Eyisi, J. C. (2001). “Oral English: Lesson 1” in Onyema, C. and Okoh, F.(eds.) Readings in the
English Language for General Studies,Onitsha:OutrightPublishersLtd.Vol.1Chapter 12,139 –168.
3. Eyisi, J. C. (2001). “Oral English: Lesson II” in Onyema, C. and Okoh, F.(eds.) Readings in the
English Language for General Studies,Onitsha: Coskan Associates Vol.2 Chapter 4,56–80.
4. Eyisi, J. C. (2003). “The Learning of the Syllable Structure of English byNigerian Students” in
Ndimele, O. (ed.) Four Decades in theStudy of Languages & Linguistics in Nigeria: A Festschrift forKay
Williamson, Aba: National Institute for Nigerian LanguagesChapter21,243–253.
5. Eyisi, J. C. (2003). “Teacher Training in English as a Second Language: AVeritable Weapon for
Teachers’ Professional Refurbishment” inNdimele, O. (ed.) In the Linguistic Paradise: A Festschrift for
E.NolueEmenanjo, Aba: National Institute for Nigerian LanguagesChapter27,281–290.
6. Eyisi, J. C. (2003). “Vocabulary Development: Word Building and WordUsage” in Onuigbo, C. and
Akaruese, C. (eds.) MatriculationEnglish,Enugu:JohnJacob’s PublishersChapter 2,34– 98.
7. Eyisi, J. C. (2003). “Reading Comprehension Skills”, in Onuigbo, C. andAkaruese, C. (eds.)
Matriculation English, Enugu: John Jacob’sPublishers,191–239.
8. Eyisi, J. C. (2003). “Common Errors in the Use of English”, in Ogbazi,I. etal (eds.) English for
Communicative Competence, Enugu: JohnJacob’sPublishersChapter13,324–346.
9. Eyisi, J. C. and Okoye, T. (2003). “Pre-Writing Techniques for an Essay”, inOgbazi, I., Osakwe, N.
and Ekpunobi, D. C. (eds.) English
forCommunicativeCompetence,Enugu:JohnJacob’sPublishersChapter4,324–346.
10. Eyisi, J. C. (2004). “Stress and Intonation in English”, in Ogbazi, I. et
al.(eds.)EnglishforCommunicativeCompetence,Enugu:JohnJacob’sPublishersChapter8,215–242.
11. Eyisi, J. C. (2004). “The English Parts of Speech”, in Nwachukwu Agbada(ed.) The Use of English:
A Higher Education Text, Okigwe:WhitemPublishersChapter1,2–57.
12. Eyisi, J. C. “The English Registers”, in Nwachukwu, Agbada. (ed.) (2004).The Use of English: A
Higher Education Text. Okigwe: WhitemPublishersChapter7,138–193.
13. Eyisi, J. C. (2005). “The English Sentence” in Onuigbo, S. (ed.)
EnglishLanguage:AGrammaticalDescription,Nsukka:Afroo-OrbisPublishingCo.Ltd.Chapter8,186–215.

14. Eyisi,J.C.(2007).“HintsonHowtoSucceedinanyExamination”,inEyisi
J.C.andEkpunobi,D.C.(eds.)EnglishforAcademicPurposes,Nimo:Rex CharlesandPatrickLtd.Chapter
15,220–231.
15. Eyisi, J. C. (2007). “Language: A Foundation for Political
Socialization”,inOdimegwu,I.etal(eds.)Philosophy,DemocracyandConflicts in Africa, Awka Fab
Educational Books. Chapter 10,120–130.
16. Odimegwu, I. and Eyisi, J. C. (2007). “Nze on Art, Communication andDevelopment”,
Perspectives on African Communalism, Victoria,Trafford.479–483.
17. Eyisi, J. C.(2008). “The Place of Contrastive and Error Analyses in
theTeachingandLearningofEnglishinaSecondLanguageSituation”, in Onyerionwu, E. et al (eds.) A Scholar
in the Eyes ofhisStudents:EssaysinHonourofProfessorJ.O.J.Nwachukwu-Agbada. Aba:Leadership and
Literary AchieversSeries323–333.
18. Eyisi, J. C.(2008).“ConsonantSounds:TheBonesoftheEnglishLanguage”, in Eyisi, J. C., Odimegwu, I.
and Asigbo, A. (eds.)Paradise in the Arts: Celebrating Prof. C. C. Agbodike, Awka:Fab EducationalBooks
Chapter7,57–70.
19. Eyisi, J. C. (2008). “Language in Leadership: A Philosophical Analysis”,in Eyisi, J. C. Odimegwu, I.
and Asigbo, A. (eds) Paradise in theArts: Celebrating Prof. C. C. Agbodike, Awka: Fab EducationalBooks
Chapter26,243–265.
20. Eyisi, J. C. (2008) “Letter Writing”, in Eyisi, J. C. and Uzoezie, R. U. (eds.)English for Higher
Education, Nimo: Rex Charles and PatrickLtd.Chapter11,167–198.
21. Eyisi, J. C. and Okoye, T. (2008). “The English Idioms”, in Eyisi, J. C. andUzoezie, R. U. (eds.)
English for Higher Education, Nimo: RexCharlesandPatrickLtd.Chapter1,199–225.
22. Eyisi,J.C.andEkpunobi,D.C.(2008).“WritingoftheMinutesofMeetings”, in Eyisi J. C. and R. U.
Uzoezie (eds.) English forHigher Education, Nimo: Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd. Chapter11,226–247.
23. Eyisi,J. C. and Okolo,C. P. (2016). “WomenLiberation and LiteraryRepresentation of Women in
the Plays of Ama Ata Aidoo” inAfricanFemalePlaywrightsEditedbyNwabueze,E.EnuguABIC
BooksLtd.Chapter9,153–164.
24. Eyisi, J. C. (2016). “Towards Effective Teaching and Learning of English
intheTwentyFirstCentury”inEyisi,J.C.,Umerah,C.andOkolo,
C.P.(eds).ExcellenceintheTeachingProfessionVol.II:KadunaMannyPress House.Chapter20,342–356.
25. Eyisi, J. C. and Okolo, C. P. (2017). “A Woman of the Environment: AnEco-critical Study of
IfeomaOnyemelukwe’s Beyond the
BoilingPoint”inTheLitterateur:AFestschriftforIfeomaMabelOnyemelukwe.Kaduna:PhylamakPrints.Chapte
r 48,649–665.

26. Eyisi, J. C.(2017). “Education as Bedrock for National Development” inEyisi, J. C., Olaole, I. A.,
Omachonu, G. S., Achor, E. E. andOkolo, C. P. (eds) (2017).Education across the Curriculum: AFestschrift
in Honour of Emeritus Professor Thomas KolawoleAdeyanju.Kaduna:Badmus Press.Chapter2,27–35.
27. Eyisi, J. C. and Elom, P. (2017). “Inspirational Quotations on Leadership” inEyisi, J. C. and
Anyaegbu, O. Leadership Par Excellence: TheBedrock for National Development; Celebrating Professor J.
O.Ogbuagu,Awka:FabAnieh Nig.Ltd.Chapter 56,567-586
28. Eyisi, J. C. and Okolo, C. P. (2018). “Two Hearts that Beat as One: AmericanandBritishEnglish-
AQuestionofStandardization”inEyisi,J.
C. and Anyaegbu, O. Leadership Par Excellence: The
BedrockforNationalDevelopment;CelebratingProfessorJ.O.Ogbuagu,Awka:Fab Anieh Nig.Ltd.Chapter
40,393-406
29. Eyisi, J. C. (2017). “Common Errors in the Use of English Revisited” inEyisi, J. C. and Anyaegbu, O.
Leadership Par Excellence: TheBedrock for National Development; Celebrating Professor J.
O.Ogbuagu,Awka:FabAnieh Nig.Ltd.Chapter41,407-443
30. Eyisi, J. C. and Anyaegbu, O. (2017). “Inspirational Quotations on Teaching”in Eyisi, J. C. and
Anyaegbu, O. Leadership Par Excellence: TheBedrock for National Development; Celebrating Professor J.
O.Ogbuagu,Awka:FabAnieh Nig.Ltd.Chapter54,553-565
31. Eyisi, J. C. and Okolo, C. (2017). “Inspirational Quotations on Excellence” inEyisi, J. C. and
Anyaegbu, O. Leadership Par Excellence: TheBedrock for National Development; Celebrating Professor J.
O.Ogbuagu,Awka:Fab Anieh Nig.Ltd.Chapter 55,567-574
32. J. Eyisi (2021) Embracing the new normal in Open and Distance Learning in Nigeria. In Kester
Osegha Ojokheta and Kehinde O. Kester. Education Re-Engineering In The New Normal World. fFstschrift
for Professor Rashid Adewunmi Aderinoye. Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan. 293-
303
33. Joy Eyisi and Sheriff Olamide Olatunji. (2023). Teaching and Learning Methods for Students’
Accelerated Performance. In Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, Peter A. Okebukola and Ruqayyatu Ahmed
Rufa’i National Universities Commission Core Curriculum and Minimum Standards (CCMAS) CCMAS Book
Series Fundamentals of Education Book 1, Sterling Publishers, Abuja. 579-606.
34. Sheriff Olamide Olatunji, Joy Eyisi and Ebele Nwafor (2024): Students’ Disposition to Dramatic
Literature in English: The Roles of Text Availability and Utilisation among Senior Secondary Students in
Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State. In Joy Eyisi, Bamikole Ogunleye, Augustine Ukwueze,
Adaobi Mac-Ozigbo, Sheriff Olatunji, Joy Eyisi Jr and Ebele Nwafor Excellence in Nigerian Education
System. A Festschrift for Professor Patrick Eke Eya. National Open University of Nigeria
Press, Abuja, 90-105

35. Joy Eyisi, Joy Eyisi Jr and Sheriff Olamide Olatunji (2024): Teaching 21st Century Skills. In Joy
Eyisi, Bamikole Ogunleye, Augustine Ukwueze, Adaobi Mac-Ozigbo, Sheriff Olatunji, Joy Eyisi Jr and Ebele
Nwafor Excellence in Nigerian Education System. A Festschrift for Professor Patrick Eke Eya. National
Open University of Nigeria Press, Abuja, 475-503
36.

Books
1. Eyisi,J.C.(2002).OralEnglishforSuccessfulPerformance.Awka:SCOAHeritagePress,
2. Eyisi,J.C.(2003).CommonErrorsintheUseofEnglish.Onitsha:AfricanaFirst PublishersLtd.
3. Eyisi,J.C.(2003).TheSecretofAcademicSuccess.Awka:SCOAHeritagePress.
4. Eyisi,J.C.(2004).AGrammarofEnglish:TheStudent’sCompanion.Nimo:Rex CharlesandPatrickLtd.
5. Eyisi,J.C.(2005).TheMechanicsofReadingComprehensionandSummaryWriting.Nimo:
RexCharlesandPatrickLtd.
6. Oyeka,A.andEyisi,J.C.(2006).InformationHandbookforGeneralStudies.Awka:SCOAHeritagePress.
7.
Akpuaka,M.U.andEyisi,J.C.(2006).InformationHandbookforSchoolofGeneralStudies,RevisedEdition.Awka:
SCOAHeritagePress.
8.
Eyisi,J.C.,Ekpunobi,D.C.,andChukwu,E.(2006).AdvancedEnglishComposition.Awka:SCOAHeritagePress.
9. Eyisi,J.C.andUzoezie,R.U.(eds)(2006).EnglishforHigherEducation.
Enugu:AgmasunPublishers.
10. Eyisi,J.C.(2007).PhoneticsofEnglish:AHands-
onGuidetoCorrectPronunciation.Awka:SCOAHeritagePress.
11. Eyisi,J.C.andEkpunobi,D.C.(eds.)(2007).EnglishforAcademicPurposes (Revised Edition).Nimo:Rex
Charlesand PatrickLtd.
12. Eyisi, J. C.etal(2007).ModernEnglishforPrimarySchoolBooks1– 6,Onitsha: AfricanaFirstPublishers
Plc.

13. Eyisi,J.C.etal(2007).ModernEnglishforPrimarySchool,Teacher’sGuide Books 1–6,Onitsha:
AfricanaFirst PublishersPlc.
14. Eyisi, J.C.etal(2007).Modern EnglishforPrimarySchool,Workbook
Books1– 6, Onitsha:Africana FirstPublishersPlc.
15. Eyisi,J.C.andUzoezie,R.U.(eds.)(2008).EnglishforHigherEducation
(RevisedEdition). Nimo:RexCharlesandPatrickLtd.
16. Eyisi, J. C. and Ekpunobi, D. C. (eds.) (2008). Awka Journal of EnglishLanguage Literary and
Studies (AJELLS). Nimo: Rex Charles andPatrickLtd.
17. Eyisi, J. C. and Eruchalu, G. (2008). A Handbook of Department of EnglishLanguage and
Literature.Awka:SCOAHeritagePress.
18. Eyisi, J. C. (2008). Hints on How to Succeed in any Examination. Awka: FabAnie NigeriaLtd.
19. Eyisi, J. C., Odimegwu,I. and Asigbo,A.(2008).Paradise in the Arts,CelebratingProf. C.C.Agbodike.
Awka:FabAniehNigeriaLtd.
20. Onuigbo, M. S. and Eyisi, J. C. (2009). English Language in Nigeria: Issuesand
Developments.Calabar:PaclenPublishers.
21. Eyisi, J. C., Odimegwu, I. and Ezenwa-Ohaeto, N. (eds.) (2009).
AfricanLiteratureandDevelopmentintheTwenty-FirstCentury:
ProceedingsofEzenwaOhaetoInternationalConference,Enugu:Victojo.
22. Eyisi, J. C., Ekpunobi, D. C. and Okonkwo, U. (eds.) (2010). ResearchMethodology.Onitsha: EFS
Allied PublishersLtd.
23. Eyisi,J. C.andAkaegbobi, O.
(2010)EnglishasaSecondLanguage:TheNigerianCase.Awka:SCOAHeritageNigeriaLtd.
24. Eyisi,J.C.,Obienusi,E.and Omazu,E.(eds.)(2011).Celebration
ofAcademicExcellence:FestschriftinHonourofProfessorL. N.Muoghalu,Enugu:EL’DEMAK
25. Eyisi, J. C. (2011). New Concept English for Secondary School Books 1 – 6,Lagos:LearnAfricaPlc.
26. Eyisi, J. C. (2011). New Concept English for Secondary School, Teacher’sGuideBooks 1–6,Lagos:
LearnAfricaPlc
27. Eyisi,J.C.(2011)NewConceptEnglishforSecondarySchool,Workbook
Books1 –6, Lagos:LearnAfricaPlc

28.
Eyisi,J.C.,Umerah,C.andAkaegbobi,O.(2014).ExcellenceintheTeachingProfession,Lagos:TransworldTimesP
ress(Africa)Ltd
29. Eyisi, J. C., Umerah, C. and Okolo, C. P. (eds) (2015). Excellence in theTeaching Profession Vol.II:
KadunaMannyPressHouse
30. Eyisi, J. C. (2015). Common Errors in the Use of English. (Revised Edition)Onitsha:
AfricanaFirstPublishersPlc
31. Eyisi,J.C.(2015).AGrammarofEnglish:TheStudents’Companion.(Revised Edition) Lagos: University
of Lagos Press and BookshopLtd
32. Eyisi, J. C., Okolo, C. P. and Onwe, J. (2016). English for all Purposes: AHands-on-
GuideforExcellenceintheUseofEnglish,Ibadan:SpectrumBooksLtd.
33. Eyisi, J. C. (2016).The Secret of Academic Success.Awka: SCOA HeritageNigeriaLtd.
34. Eyisi, J. C. (2017).Hints on How to Succeed in any Examination.Awka:SCOAHeritageNigeriaLtd
35. Eyisi, J. C., Olaole, I. A., Omachonu, G. S., Achor, E. E. and Okolo, C. P.(eds) (2017).Education
Across the Curriculum: A Festschrift
inHonourofEmeritusProfessorThomasKolawoleAdeyanju.Kaduna:Facultyof Education,Ahmadu
BelloUniversity,Zaria
36. Eyisi, J. C., Iheanacho, A., Okolo, C., Swanta-Akanet, A., and Dami,
E.(2017)(Eds.).TheLitteratuer:FestschriftforProfessorMabelOnyemelukwe.Kaduna:DepartmentofFrench,
KadunaStateUniversity
37. Eyisi, J. C. and Anyaegbu, O. (2017) (Eds.). Leadership Par Excellence: TheBedrock for National
Development; Celebrating Professor J. O.Ogbuagu,Awka:Fab AniehNigeriaLtd
38. Eyisi,J.C.(2018). Phonetics of English: A Hands-on Guide to Correct Pronunciation. Lagos:
University of Lagos Press and BookshopLtd
39. Eyisi, J. C., Okolo, C., Anyaegbu, O., Ikegbusi, N., and Elom, P.
(2018)(Eds.).TheTeacherofTeachers:FestschriftforDanUwandu.DepartmentofTheatreandFilmStudies:Nna
mdiAzikiweUniversity,Awka
40. Eyisi,J.C.andAnyaegbu,O.(2019).LexicologyofModernDayEnglish.
Enugu:AbicBooksandEquipmentLtd.
41. Eyisi, J. C. and Onu, O. O. (2020). Dictionary of Commonly ConfusedWords.
Lagos:UniversityofLagosPressandBookshopLtd.

42. Eyisi,J.C. andOkolo, C.P.ImproveYourEnglish. (Forthcoming)
43. Eyisi, J. C., Umerah, C. and Okolo, C. P. Excellence in the TeachingProfession,Vol.III(Forthcoming)
44. Eyisi,J. C.andF.Emma-Okorie.DictionaryofIdioms (WorkinProgress)
45. Eyisi, J.C.TechniquesforEffectiveWriting(WorkinProgress)
46. Eyisi,J.C.andOdimegwu.I. F(eds.)ReadingsinLanguageandPhilosophy
(WorkinProgress)
47. Eyisi, J.C.and Okolo, C.P.LearningEnglishGames. (WorkinProgress)
48. Joy Eyisi, Bamikole Ogunleye, Augustine Ukwueze, Adaobi Mac-Ozigbo, Sheriff Olatunji, Joy Eyisi
Jr and Ebele Nwafor (2024): Excellence in Nigerian Education System. A Festschrift for Professor Patrick
Eke Eya. National Open University of Nigeria Press, Abuja.
49. Joy Eyisi, Chinonso Okolo, Joy Eyisi Jr, Kenechukwu Ojogwu, Sheriff Olatunji and Ebele Nwafor
(2024): Excellence in the Teaching Profession. Celebrating a Leader Extraordinaire Dr. Chizoba Francisca
Umerah. SCOA Heritage Nigeria Limited.

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