Dr. Jafari Abdala, University of Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Dr. Jafari Abdala 🇹🇿 is a dedicated Tanzanian educator and linguist born on April 6, 1977, in Marumba village, Tunduru. He earned his PhD in Education (Language Education) from the University of Dar es Salaam in 2020, where he also completed his MA in Linguistics and a Bachelor of Education. As a Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, he specializes in Language Education, Language Acquisition, and Applied Linguistics. Dr. Abdala has participated in numerous international conferences and workshops, contributing significantly to educational research. He serves as the Examination Officer and Timetable Coordinator at the School of Education. 📚✍️
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Academic Qualifications 🎓
Dr. Abdala holds a PhD in Education (Language Education) (2020), MA in Linguistics (2010), and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) (2008), all from the University of Dar es Salaam.
Employment History 💼
He has been a Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam since 2020, focusing on General Teaching, Language Education, Language Acquisition, and Applied Linguistics. Previously, he served as an Assistant Lecturer from 2010 to 2020.
Teaching and Supervising Experience 📚
He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses, assesses students, and supervises postgraduate theses and dissertations.
Research Focus
Dr. Jafari Abdala’s research focuses on enhancing English language education in Tanzanian secondary schools through communicative language teaching (CLT) and instructional material development. His studies delve into teachers’ perceptions and classroom practices, emphasizing the use of Swahili in English learning environments. Dr. Abdala also explores the impact of in-service training on teaching quality in Zanzibar’s educational system. His qualitative approach and methodological insights contribute significantly to educational research, aiming to improve language acquisition and teaching strategies. 📚 His publications highlight his commitment to advancing language education methodologies in East Africa, addressing crucial aspects of multilingualism and instructional effectiveness.
Publication Top Notes
- Role of secondary school English language teachers in communicative language teaching (CLT) in Tanzania: visual methodological study
- Teacher’s perception and classroom practices in the application of communicative language teaching in secondary schools in Tanzania
- Perspectives and practices on using Swahili to teach and learn English in Tanzania’s secondary schools
- A qualitative Approach on the Instructional Materials Used in Teaching and Learning of English Language in Tanzania’s Secondary Schools
- In-service training for improving the quality of English language teaching in Zanzibar’s secondary schools