Fredrick SSEMPALA holds a Ph.D. (Science Education), Masters of Science Education (Chemistry), Post-graduate Diploma in Education [Chemistry and Biology] (Second-class Upper), Bachelor of Science [Chemistry and Botany] (Hons), Diploma in Science Technology (Chemistry and Biochemistry techniques), Certificate in Research Writing in Sciences (online), Certificate in Facilitating on line Programs (online),Certificate in Communication & Humanities, Certificate in Computer Applications and Certificate in Winning Funds for Research Impact (online), Certificate in Finance Management for Non-Finance Executives.
Fredrick has rich experience accumulate for the last thirty years in education sector as a Curriculum Developer/Evaluator, Lecturer/Teacher Educator, Secondary School Teacher, Administrator, and Researcher. He has participated in developing curricula of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary/University level of Education. He has worked as Curriculum Consultant with the Ministry of Health, Law Development Center, and Ministry of Education & Sport Republic of Uganda in Developing Curricula.
His research interest includes; Gender and Science Education; Influence of Teachers believes on their teaching styles; Role of Indigenous knowledge in teaching-learning science; Curriculum Development and Evaluation; The role of ICT in teaching and learning sciences; Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Issues; How to increase scientific literacy among citizens.He is a member of; African Curriculum Association, Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology & Mathematics Educators (CASTME), Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)-USA, American Chemical Society (ACS), Kabale University Academic Staff Association (KABASA),Kabale University Convocation and Uganda Management Forum-British Council. Fredrick values Honesty, Integrity, teamwork and Hardworking.