Tahereh T Jafari

Tahereh T Jafari serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management at the University of Houston-Downtown, bringing over 15 years of teaching experience in Information Technology and computer science alongside prior industry expertise as a computer project manager and analyst at ExxonMobil. Her academic role encompasses extensive instruction in business applications, database management, and information systems infrastructure.

Education:

• MS in Computer Science, University of Houston
• BS in Computer Science, University of Houston

Research Interests: Jafari's scholarship centers on transformative applications of artificial intelligence in business education, particularly examining how generative AI tools like ChatGPT enhance student comprehension, collaborative problem-solving, and critical thinking development. Her work bridges educational technology with Management Information Systems, investigating multimedia platforms like Blackboard Voice Thread and signature assignments to foster active learning, while earlier research explored risk preference correlations between financial and academic contexts among college students.

Publication Trends: Her scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational work in database interfaces (2016) toward cutting-edge AI education research (2024), with recent publications emphasizing generative AI's pedagogical opportunities and ethical challenges. This interdisciplinary trajectory spans computer science, educational psychology, and business information systems, reflecting her commitment to innovating teaching methodologies through technological integration.

Scientific Awards:

• Certificate in Effective Teaching Practice Framework
• Facilitating Engaging Class Discussions
• Planning Effective Class Discussions
• Promoting Active Learning
• Using the Active Learning Cycle
• Developing Effective Class Sessions and Lectures
• Teaching Powerful Note-Taking Skills
• Using Groups to Ensure Active Learning
• Developing Self-Directed Learners
• Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners
• Using Advanced Questioning Techniques
• Using Student Achievement and Feedback to Improve Your Teaching
• Motivating Your Students
• Providing Clear Directions and Explanations
• Using Concept Maps and Other Visualization Tools
• Building Community and Managing Discourse
• Establishing an Inclusive Learning Environment
• Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness
• Evidence-Based Instruction
• Exploring Universal Design for Learning
• Flexible Instructional Frameworks
• Inclusive Teaching
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Student Motivation in the Classroom & Beyond
• UHD CTLE Teaching Certificate
• Writing for English Language Learners
• Decision Filters for an Aligned Course Design
• Designing a Quality Course
• Learning Assessments & Feedback
• Learning Environment Modeling @ UHD

Advising and Service: Jafari actively mentors students through recruiting initiatives and structured mentoring programs while serving on numerous university committees including Faculty Affairs, Scholarship, and Search Committees at departmental, college, and institutional levels. Her professional service encompasses SAP University Alliances membership, conference workshop leadership, and contributions to course assessment and industry-academic relationship building, though no specific research grants are documented.