I am an Associate Professor of Education Psychology. My research interests include Education and Career Choice and Development. I have been engaged in various projects related to teaching and learning assessment, teacher professional development, early-grade reading, and evaluation studies. I am a rviewer of various local and international Journals.
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Assistant Principal Investigator in a Research Project titled “Magnitude and Challenges of Early Child Development in Pastoralist Communities” Funded by Hakielimu & Porticus (May 2018 - September 2018);
Co-Researcher in the Baseline Study titled: “Assessment of Learning and Teaching Environment For Pre-Primary Education in Tanzania” Funded by Hakielimu & & HDIF (Human Development Innovation Fund) July-September, 2018;
Researcher in the Evaluation of the TUSEME Project implemented in 12 Districts in Tanzania, - funded by UNICEF;
National Master Trainer of the In-service Training (INSET) on Early Grade Literacy and Mathematics in Ruvuma Region under TUSOME PAMOJA Project by USAID;
Assistant Principal Investigator in the Qualitative Evaluation of the KiuFunza Project across four districts in Tanzania- commissioned by Twaweza;
National Master Trainer of the In-service Training (INSET) on Gender Responsive Pedagogy in Kigoma Region under EQUIP-T Project;
National Master Trainer of the In-service Training (INSET) on Early Grade Literacy and Mathematics in Kigoma Region under EQUIP-T Project;
Researcher in the learning and teaching assessment, baseline and end-line surveys commissioned by UNICEF, AMREF & HAKIELIMU.
Amani, J., Luvanga, Kihaga, H. B., Ndeskoi, T. & Gabriel, L. (2023). Why do academics fail to plan for retirement? Employers' and employees' views - Journal of Aging Studies, 64, 101103
Amani, J. & Fussy, D. S. (2023). Balancing child-centred and teacher-centred didactic approaches in early years learning. Education 3(13), 1-13.
Amani, J. & Fussy, D. S. (2023). Retirement planning mistakes undermining the post-retirement adjustment and well-being. Educational Gerontology, 49(2), 158-173.
Amani, J. & Mgaiwa, S. J. (2023). Bringing students’ culture into the classroom: perspectives of pre-primary teachers and parents on culturally-responsive instruction in Tanzania. Education 3(13), 1-14.
Fussy, D. S., Iddy, H., Amani, J. & Mkimbili, S. T. (2023). Girls’ participation in science education: structural limitations and sustainable alternatives. International Journal of Science Education, 1-21.
Milinga, J. R., Amani, J. & Lyakurwa, S. E. (2023). Teachers’ Perceptions of Differentiated Instruction for Academically High-Achieving Secondary School Students in Tanzania. Journal of Advanced Academics, 34(1), 68-102.
Amani, J. (2022). Access to and participation in basic education in Tanzania: a decade of key achievements and challenges. SN Social Sciences, 1(9), 239.
Amani, J. (2022). From Career Choice to Career Change: Experiences of PGDE Students in Tanzania. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 11(1), 103-119.
Amani, J. (2022). Perspectives of In-service and Retired Academics on Retirement Planning in Tanzania. The African Review, 1(aop), 1-25.
Amani, J. (2022). Career preparation of primary school pupils in Tanzania. Papers in Education and Development.
Amani, J. Myeya, H. & Mhewa, M.(2022). Understanding the Motives for Pursuing Postgraduate Studies and Causes of Late Completion: Supervisors and Supervisees’ Experiences. SAGE Open, 12(3).
Daudi, E., Lyakurwa, S. E. & Amani, J.(2022). Predictors of Psychological Help Seeking Intentions among the University Students in Tanzania. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 1-20.
Amani, J., Kitta, S. Kapinga, O. S., & Mbilinyi, C. (2021). Secondary School Teachers’ Knowledge on Procedures for Constructing Quality Classroom Tests in Tanzania. Üniversitepark Bülten| Universitepark Bulletin.
Kitta, S. & Amani, J. (2021). Teaching and Assessment Skills Needed by 21st-Century Teachers: Embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Teaching and Learning in the 21ˢᵗ Century, 89-105.
Amani, J. (2018). Career Decision-making Self- Efficacy of Higher Education Students in Tanzania: Does Age, Gender, and Year of Study Matter. Papers in Education and Development, 36, 55-73.
Amani, J. (2017). Prevalence of, and Factors Associated with Unemployment among Tanzanian Graduates. Africa Education Review, 14(3), 230-244.
Amani, J & Orestes. K. (2016). Determinants of Students’ Academic Performance in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania. Journal of Education and Human Development, 5 (4),1-8.
Amani, J. (2016). Do Tanzanian Undergraduate Students Choose or Hunt for their Degree Programmes? International Journal of Higher Education, 5 (2), 74-81.
Amani, J., & Komba, A. (2016). Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention among Lecturers in Tanzanian Public Universities. Anals of Modern Education, 8 (1), 1- 15.
Amani, J., & Komba, A. (2016). The Implications of Career Motivation and Work Commitment for Turnover Intention among Public University Lecturers and Primary School Teachers in Tanzania. Journal of Education, Humanities and Sciences, 5 (2), 1-16.
Amani, J., & Mkumbo K.A.K. (2016). Predictors of career intentions among undergraduate students in Tanzania, Journal of Education and Human Development, 5 (3), 1-8.
Amani, J., & Sima, R. (2015). The Status of Career Counselling Services in Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions. International Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 2(8), 18- 28
Amani, J., & Mkumbo, K.A.K. (2014). Influence of Family on Career Choice among Undergraduate Students. Papers in Education and Development.
Amani, J. (2013). Social Influence and Occupational Knowledge as Predictors of Career Choice Intentions among Undergraduate Students. International Journal of Learning and Development, 3(1), 185-192.
Amani, J. & Mkumbo, K. A. K . (2012). Perceived university students’ attributions of their academic success and failure. Asian Journal Science, 8(7), 247-255.