Research
In progress
VR and Multimodality for Multilingual Learners in Science Education (PI: Dr. Ding)
In this project, we explored the effect of using VR on the development of scientific knowledge and literacy of English language learners (ELLs) from the perspective of multimodality. I assisted in the literature review and the statistical analysis of data, including descriptive analysis, paired sample t-test, and ANCOVA. We submitted the proposal to the conferences.
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Game-based Learning and Professional Development (PI: Dr. Ding)
In this project, the research team investigated the effect of incorporating gamified elements into Science education. The team explored teaching practices with a game-based learning approach and its effect on student outcomes. I assisted in conducting Wilcoxon signed rank test and will contribute to the literature review.
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Instructional Design and Development and ID Competencies (PI: Dr. Stefaniak)
With the purpose of supporting future instructional designers, we explored ID programs offered in higher education and how ID competencies are integrated and reflected in those programs. I assisted in collecting data on ID programs in higher education across the US and reviewing related literature.
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Belonging-centered Instruction and Teaching Practices in Mathematics Classrooms (PI: Dr. Matthews)
Using the two dimensions from the Belonging-centered Instruction protocol (BCI), which are de-centering teacher authority and social and emotional bridging, the team explored how those dimensions can be enacted through teaching practices. I assisted in collecting and analyzing data on middle school mathematics classrooms, and writing the paper that will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal in early June.
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Coursework
Fall 2022
EDIT 8990: Doctoral Seminar I
In this doctoral seminar, I enjoyed interacting with and learning from senior students and faculty members in our program. As a first-year doctoral student, I was able to develop my own research ideas as well as professional goals by listening to the experiences of senior students and getting advice from the faculty members.
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EDIT 8100e: Foundations of Learning, Design, and Technology
The foundations of LDT class allowed me to have a deeper understanding of diverse theories of learning and histories of the field of instructional technology. While exploring our own research interests and their theoretical foundations, I had an opportunity to share my research ideas with my colleagues and develop a research proposal by organizing each concept of interest.
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EDIT 8190: Design and Development Tools
By learning the design principles and exploring diverse technology tools, I created a prototype that is related to the area of my research interest. I embedded it into my prototype website along with descriptions and explanations.
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Spring 2023
EDIT 8900: Advanced Research Methods in Instructional Technology
As a first-year doctoral student, I learned how to critically read the existing literature through this course. It provided us with an overview of each element that constructs a research paper published in peer-reviewed journals. Exploring the research processes and analyzing diverse pieces of literature related to my research interests helped me develop foundational knowledge and skills to review the existing literature as well as to plan for my own study.
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QUAL 8400e: Qualitative Research Traditions
I was introduced to diverse qualitative research traditions within the course. While participating in class activities and group discussions, I tried to look at my research ideas through the lens of different qualitative research traditions. It allowed me to develop my initial research questions by incorporating key tenants of qualitative research methodology.
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LLED 7730e: First and Second Language Acquisition & Development
I wanted to take courses from Language and Literacy Education Department as a cognate area of study. Besides the personal experiences of being an ESL/EFL learner, I gained theoretical and foundational knowledge of first and second language acquisition and development. It guided me to further develop my research ideas in a more detailed way.
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GRSC 7770: Graduate Teaching Seminar
The key takeaway from this seminar is that each student is a unique individual with diverse personalities and backgrounds, which means that there is no one-size-fits-all instruction. My goal as a future instructor is to support each and every student to have better learning experiences by actively participating in their learning opportunities.
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