Dr. David E. Aghonebarin is a Lecturer in the Department of Adult Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Adult Education, an M.Ed. in Philosophy of Education, and a B.Ed. in Adult Education from the same institution.His research expertise lies in the philosophy of education, adult learning, critical pedagogy, and education for social consciousness. Through his publications, Dr. Aghonebarin has made notable contributions to debates on radical education (Paulo Freire), the philosophical underpinnings of John Dewey’s work, and the role of education in fostering critical thinking, sustainable development, and social justice. His scholarship also extends to contemporary issues in Nigerian education, including indigenous education, media literacy in continuing education, governance, gender-based violence, and the intersections of education with democracy and social change.

Dr. Aghonebarin has presented at local and national conferences, where he has advanced discussions on existentialism in adult education, indigenous educational values, and the application of critical theory to Nigerian society. His work continues to shape discourse on how education can be harnessed for equity, sustainable values, and democratic development.

Research Focus

Dr. Aghonebarin’s research is situated at the intersection of philosophy of education, adult learning, critical pedagogy, and social development. His research work demonstrates a sustained engagement with how education can serve as a transformative tool for addressing societal challenges, fostering critical consciousness, and promoting sustainable values.

His early works examined the role of education in social consciousness, laying a foundation for his later exploration of radical and critical pedagogy, particularly through the philosophies of Paulo Freire and John Dewey. These inquiries reflect his interest in how educational theory can be applied to issues of democracy, social justice, and human freedom within the Nigerian context. More recently, his scholarship has advanced into the domains of critical thinking, indigenous education, and sustainable development. Collectively, Dr. Aghonebarin’s research reflects a commitment to leveraging educational philosophy and adult learning principles to strengthen democratic participation, enhance social justice, and promote sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.

Recent Publications

• Tolo, D. & Abolarin, O. (2019). Money politics: the problem of good governance in Ese-Odo Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Shari’ah and Corporate Governance Research (IJSCGR), 2(2), 54-61. United States of America.
•  Tolo, D. & Aboluwodi, A. (2019). Paulo Freire on radical education. Journal of Educational Thought (JET), 8(1), 381-390. Nigeria
• Tolo, D. (2020). Strategic approaches to social freedom in Nigeria: exploring Freire’s pedagogy of the oppressed. American International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 1(1), 53-61. United States of America.
• Tolo, D. (2020). People’s perceptions, causes and strategies for combating rape scourge in Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Issues, 6(1), 166-178. Nigeria.
• Ajayi, E. A. & Tolo, D. (2021). Media literacy and continuing education in the new norm: perceptions of adult learners. International Journal of Adult and Development Education, 1(1), 190-207. Nigeria.
• Aghonebarin, D. E. & Kehinde, I. D. (2022). Philosophical contribution of John Dewey and its implications for education in Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Research and Development, 2(2), 180-192. Nigeria
• Aghonebarin, D. E. & Kehinde, I. D. (2023). Fostering critical thinking among secondary students for sustainable development in Nigeria. Global Journal of Sociology: Current Issues, 13(2), 102-112. Cyprus.
• Aghonebarin, D. E. & Aboluwodi, A. (2023). Essentialism in indigenous education for sustainable values in Nigeria. Babcock University Journal of Education (BUJED), 9(3), 11-24. Nigeria. 
• Aghonebarin, D. E. (2023). Essentialism in Indigenous Education: Implication for Sustaining Values in Nigeria. In M. A. Hassan, B. O. Ajidahun, A. I. Oyetakin, & J. Osakuade (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of Faculty of Education on Security, Economy and Education: Nexus for National Development (pp. 38-45). Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. Presented at Ondo State, Nigeria.

Availability

Dr Aghonebarin is available to serve as: External examiner, Guest Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Visiting Scholar, and collaborator on any academic or social research project.