Degrees and Credentials
Ph.D. Special Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
M.S.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2011
B.A. Environmental Studies, Africa University, Zimbabwe
Short Bio
Dr. Chitiyo's teaching experience started in Zimbabwe and Malawi, where he served as a substitute high school teacher before moving to the USA to pursue graduate studies.
His research interests include the implementation of different school-based practices (i.e., school-wide positive behavior support), inclusive education, factors affecting the education of vulnerable students, and the development of special education systems in developing countries.
Research, Accomplishments, and Publications
Chitiyo, J., Chitiyo, A., & Dombek, D. (2020) Preservice teachers’ understanding of problem behavior. International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction 12(2) 63-74
Chitiyo, J. & Pietrantoni, Z. (2019). The impact of child maltreatment on the educational and psychological well-being of students. Journal of School Counselling 17(18) 1-19.
Chitiyo, A. & Chitiyo, J. (2019). Autism in Zimbabwe: A brief review of trends, conditions, challenges, and intervention practices. International Journal of Educational Research 6(1) 50-59.
Chitiyo, J., May M. E., Mathende, A., & Dzenga, C. G. (2018). The relationship between school personnel's confidence level with the school-wide positive behavior intervention support model and its sustainability. Journal of Research in Special Education Needs doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.12445
Chitiyo, M., Park, M., Chitiyo, G., Hur, C., Makoni, R., Dzenga, C. G. & Chitiyo, J. (2018). Antecedent factors of pre-service teachers' attitudes towards children with disabilities in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 30(2) 233-248
Chitiyo, J. & Brinda, W. (2018) Teacher preparedness in co-teaching. Support for Learning 33(1) 38-51
Chitiyo. J. & May, M. E. (2018) Factors that may hinder the implementation of the school-wide positive behavior intervention support model. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals 13(1) 35-47
Chitiyo, J., & May, M. E. (2017) Factors predicting the sustainability of the school-wide positive behavior support model. Preventing School Failure, 1-11
Chitiyo, J. (2017) Challenges to the successful use of co-teaching practices by school personnel. International Journal of Whole Schooling 13(3) 55-66
May, M. E., Chitiyo, J. Goodin, T., Mausey, A., Swan-Gravat, C. (2017). Pre-service special education teacher perceptions and competencies in secondary transition. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 1-10
Chitiyo, J. (2016) Implementation of basic school-wide positive behavior intervention supports by school personnel. Journal of Man-Disability-Society 62(18)
Chitiyo, J., Chitiyo, A., & Chitiyo, M. (2016). The psychosocial support model for orphaned children. Childhood Education. 92(6) 465-469
Chitiyo, J. (2014). The wraparound process for youth with severe emotional behavioral disorders. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 14(2), 105-109.
Ancel, K., Bruns, D., & Chitiyo, J. (2015). The Importance of Father Involvement in Early Childhood Programs and Early Intervention Services. Young Exceptional Children.
Chitiyo, M., Chitiyo, G., Chitiyo, J., Oyedele, V., Makoni, R., Fonnah, D., & Chipangure, L. (2014). Understanding the causes and management of problem behavior in Zimbabwean schools: teacher perceptions. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 18(11), 1091-1106.
Chitiyo, M., Makweche‐Chitiyo, P., Park, M., Ametepee, L. K., & Chitiyo, J. (2011). Examining the effect of positive behavior support on academic achievement of students with disabilities. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 11(3), 171-177.
Chitiyo, G., Chitiyo, M, Rumano, M.B., Ametepee, L.K., & Chitiyo, J. (2010). Zimbabwe education system: emerging challenges and the implications for policy and research, Journal of Global Intelligence & Policy, 3(3), 35-43
Presentations
Chitiyo, J. (2020) HIV/AIDS and the education of orphans in Zimbabwe. GlobETS
Online.
Chitiyo, J. (2019). The relationship between school personnel’s confidence with using
the school-wide positive behavior intervention support model and its sustainability. Pennsylvania Association of Teacher Educators. Harrisburg, PA
Chitiyo, J & Dombek, D. (2019). Understanding pre-service teachers understanding of
the nature of problem behavior. Pennsylvania Association of Teacher Educators.
Harrisburg, PA.
Chitiyo, J. (2019). Looking at the school-wide positive behavior intervention support
model from a Diffusion of Innovation perspective. American Evaluation Association.
Chitiyo, J. Pietrantoni, Z. & Mudzonga C. (2019). The impact of child-maltreatment
on the educational performance and well-being of children with disabilities. Division of International Special Education and Services. Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Chitiyo J. (2019). Examining the attributes of the school-wide positive behavior
intervention support model that influences its sustainability. Council on Rural Special Education. Alexandria, VA.
Chitiyo, J. (2019). Challenges faced by teachers in using co-teaching. American
Council on Rural Special Education. Alexandria, VA.
Chitiyo, J. & Chitiyo M. (2018). Psychosocial support for orphaned children with
disabilities. Division of International Special Education and Services, Capetown, South Africa.
Chitiyo, M., Chitiyo, G., Chitiyo, J. & Dzenga, C. G. (2018) Special Education
Professional Development Needs Assessment in Selected Southern African
Countries. American Evaluation Association. Cleveland, OH.
Chitiyo, J. & Brinda W. & Dombek. D. (2017) Teacher preparedness in co-teaching
practices. Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators, Harrisburg PA.
Chitiyo, J. & May, M. E. (2017). Predictors of the sustained implementation of the
school-wide positive behavior intervention support model. Council for Exceptional Children. Boston MA.
Chitiyo, J. & May, M. E. (2017). Barriers to the use of school-wide positive behavior
intervention support model. Association of Positive Behavior Intervention Support. Denver, CO.
Chitiyo, J. & May, M. E. (2017). School personnel’s confidence level with using the
school-wide positive behavior intervention support model. Association of Positive Behavior Intervention Support Denver, CO.
Chitiyo, G., Chitiyo J., & Chitiyo, M (2017). Research design and statistical analysis
options for small samples. International Association of Special Education, Perth, Australia.
Odongo, G., Chitiyo, M., Itimu-Phiti, A., Muwana, F., & Chitiyo, J. (2017). Positive
developments in special education in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. International Association of Special Education, Perth Australia.
Chitiyo, J. (2016). Implementation of the basic school-wide positive behavior
intervention support strategies by school personnel. Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Carbondale, IL.
Chitiyo, J., & Ancel, K., & May, M. E. (2014). The systems of care model for
youth with severe emotional disorders. National Alliance on Mental Illness, Edwardsville, IL.
Ancell, K., Chitiyo, J., & Bruns, D. (2014). The importance of father
involvement in early intervention. International Division for Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs, St Louis, MO.
Ancel, K., & Chitiyo, J. (2014). The importance of father involvement in
early intervention and early childhood special education programs. Illinois Council for Exceptional Children, Naperville IL.
Chitiyo, J., Chitiyo, M., Chitiyo, G., & May, M. E. (2012). An assessment of the
evidence-base for school-wide positive behavior support. Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.
Chitiyo, M., Ametepee, L.K., Chitiyo, J. & Adera, B.A. (2010). An insight into
Autism in Africa. Association for Behavior Analysis International. Chicago, IL.
Chitiyo, M., Rumano, M.B., Chitiyo, G., Ametepee, L.K., & Chitiyo, J. (2010).
Zimbabwe education system: Emerging challenges and the implications for policy and research. Intellectbase International Consortium Academic Conference. Nashville, TN.
Chitiyo, M., Wheeler, J.J., Mayton, M.R., Carter, S.L., Ametepee, L.K., & Chitiyo, J.
(2011). Factors influencing the functional utility of positive behavior supports in schools. National Harbor, MD.