Dr. Jacqueline Jere-Folotiya is an educational psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in education as a lecturer, researcher, and advocate for foundational learning. She serves in the University of Zambia’s Department of Psychology, where she contributes to educational and developmental research in Zambia. As a project manager and principal investigator, she has led numerous government- and donor-funded initiatives, working with diverse stakeholders to develop operational plans, strengthen measurement systems, promote data-driven decision-making, and enhance programmatic impact through thoughtful, evidence-informed design.
Jere-Folotiya, J, Meki-Kombe, C, Kalinde, B, & Sibal, M (2024). Spotlight on basic education completion and foundational learning: Zambia., unesdoc.unesco.org, https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000389593
Kalinde, B, Jere-Folotiya, J, & ... (2023). An Investigation of Nutrition in Selected Early Childhood Education Centres in Lusaka, Zambia. … of Lexicography and …, journals.unza.zm, https://journals.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/article/view/1026
Kalinde, B, Jere-Folotiya, J, & ... (2023). An Investigation of Nutrition in Selected Early Childhood Education Centres in Lusaka, Zambia. … of Lexicography and …, journals.unza.zm, https://journals.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/article/view/1026
Mwanza-Kabaghe, S, Kalala, T, & ... (2022). The other side of literacy development: the role of Kansanshi Mining plc in literacy development in the Solwezi District of Zambia. International Journal of …, academia.edu, https://www.academia.edu/download/106516586/2349-0381.pdf
Kalala, T, Jere-Folotiya, J, & ... (2022). The Other Side of Literacy Development: The Role of Kansanshi Mining Plc in Literacy Development in the Solwezi District of Zambia. International journal of …, academia.edu, https://www.academia.edu/download/100503526/2349-0381.pdf
Jere-Folotiya, J, Chansa-Kabali, T, & ... (2014). The effect of using a mobile literacy game to improve literacy levels of grade one students in Zambian schools. Educational Technology …, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-014-9342-9
Ojanen, E, Ronimus, M, Ahonen, T, & ... (2015). GraphoGame–a catalyst for multi-level promotion of literacy in diverse contexts. Frontiers in …, frontiersin.org, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00671
Serpell, R, & Jere-Folotiya, J (2011). Basic education for children with special needs in Zambia: Progress and challenges in the translation of policy into practice. Psychology and Developing …, journals.sagepub.com, https://doi.org/10.1177/097133361102300204
Serpell, R, & Jere‐Folotiya, J (2008). Developmental assessment, cultural context, gender, and schooling in Zambia. International Journal of Psychology, Taylor &Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/00207590701859184
Jere-Folotiya, J (2014). Influence of grade one Zambian teachers and GraphoGame on initial literacy acquisition: Lusaka District., jyx.jyu.fi, https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstreams/e4030a12-9d62-4fcf-af68-33b477817f65/download
Lyytinen, H, Ojanen, E, Jere-Folotiya, J, & ... (2019). Challenges associated with reading acquisition in sub-Saharan Africa: Promotion of literacy in multilingual contexts. Improving early …, books.google.com, https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=gTGbDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA119&dq=%22jacqueline+jere+folotiya%22&ots=6Go1BIJ2PS&sig=R2P8S3tkllGwV7uvgy58xRANLZE
Brudevold-Newman, A, Dias, P, Folotiya, JJ, & ... (2018). Study on traditional parenting and child care practices in Zambia. American Institutes for …, air.org, https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/Study-on-Traditional-Parenting-Child-Care-Practices-Zambia-July-2018.pdf
Ojanen, E, Jere-Folotiya, J, Yalukanda, C, & ... (2015). Mobile solution for better reading instruction in rural Africa. 2015 IST-Africa …, ieeexplore.ieee.org, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/7190559/
Walubita, G, Nieminen, L, Serpell, R, & ... (2015). Ensuring sufficient literacy practice with tablet technology in Zambian schools. 2015 IST-Africa …, ieeexplore.ieee.org, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/7190560/
Menon, AJ, Jere-Folotiya, J, & ... (2013). Dimensions of international research collaboration in developing Africa's higher education-lessons from the University of Zambia. … Educational Quality in …, nchr.elsevierpure.com, https://nchr.elsevierpure.com/en/publications/dimensions-of-international-research-collaboration-in-developing-/
Serpell, R, Jere-Folotiya, J, Chansa-Kabali, T, & ... (2017). A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Promoting Initial Literacy Development in Africa: Ongoing and Planned Research and Development at the University of Zambia's …. Handbook of Applied …, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7328-6_17
Jere-Folotiya, PJ (2015). Influence of grade one Teachers and graphogame on initial literacy acquistion: Lusaka District., dspace.unza.zm, https://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3691
Chamvu, F, Jere-Folotiya, JP, & ... (2006). Development of community psychology. Journal of Psychology in …, Taylor &Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2006.10820122
Thankian, K, Mwaba, SOC, Menon, AJ, & ... (2017). Gender Differentials in Consistent Condom Use among Young People in Zambia. African Research …, ajol.info, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/afrrev/article/download/163976/153465/0
Aro, T, Jere-Folotiya, J, Hengari, J, Kariuki, D, & ... (2001). 1. Learning and Learning Disabilities. Assessment of Learning …, nmi.fi, https://www.nmi.fi/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/learning_disabilities_book.pdf#page=13
Jere-Folotiya, J (2018). Communicating and Reporting Monitoring and Evaluation Data. … and Evaluation for Projects, Programmes or …, researchgate.net, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Given-Hapunda/publication/325961684_Participatory_Monitoring_and_Evaluation_for_Projects_Programmes_or_Policies/links/5fa25d87458515b7cfba5ebf/Participatory-Monitoring-and-Evaluation-for-Projects-Programmes-or-Policies.pdf#page=185
Ahonen, T, Aro, M, Aro, T, February, P, Haihambo, CK, & ... Assessment of Learning Disabilities Assessment of Learning Disabilities. dev.taleafrica.com, https://dev.taleafrica.com/addread/assessment-of-learning-disabilities/?print=print
Serpel, R, & Jere-Folotiya, J (2012). SAG kkkkkkS sagepublicationS. COm. contemporary Education, academia.edu, https://www.academia.edu/download/33447057/18_Velaskar-_Education_for_Liberation_(1).pdf
Serpell, R, & Jere-Folotiya, J (2011). Psychology &Developing. Psychology and Developing Societies, academia.edu, https://www.academia.edu/download/7498306/Serpell__Jere-Folotiya.2011_-_Psy_Dev_Soc.pdf
Savage, RS, Karemaker, AM, Ojanen, E, Center, A, & ... Edited by: Nicola Pitchford, University of Nottingham, UK Reviewed by. helda.helsinki.fi, https://helda.helsinki.fi/server/api/core/bitstreams/155b792c-ae3d-4824-b80b-280ff609e5c9/content
Nabuzoka, D, Jere-Folotiya, JP, & ... (2021). Code of Ethics for Psychology Research and Practice in Zambia. Handbook of …, taylorfrancis.com, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367814250-3
- Foundational Learning Health
- Teacher Training and Continuous Professional Development
- Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- Assessments in education
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Literacy