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Research Interests
My broad research interests cover second language acquisition and pedagogy. My specific interests include interdisciplinary research on personalized computer-assisted second language skills training, quantitative and qualitative learner corpora analysis, and bilingual literacy development in heritage language learners.
- Second language acquisition
- Corpus linguistics and discourse analysis
- Bilingual literacy development
- Robust technology enhanced second language learning
- Quantitative methods in linguistics research
Personal profile
I received my B.A. in English Language and Culture from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, M.Sc. in Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from Carnegie Mellon University. I was Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong before joining The University of Nottingham Ningbo China. My research is in applied linguistics, with specializations in computer-assisted language learning, Chinese-English bilingual literacy development, and corpus linguistics and quantitative linguistics. The topics I have been working with typically reflect the interplay of linguistics and cognitive theories and the complexity of language learning phenomena.
Teaching
- ES2307 Fundamentals in Research Methods
- ES4196 Research Methods
Besides, I had taught Second Language Acquisition, Computer-Assisted Language Learning,Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Field Practicum, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Virtual Presentations Showcase for Business Communication
Lee, S. (PI), Jeon, J. (CoPI), Zhang, Y. (CoI) & Irwin, D. (CoI)
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Project: Non-Funded Project
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Implementing Universal Design through augmented-reality game-based learning
Gill, A., Irwin, D., Towey, D., Zhang, Y., Long, P., Sun, L., Yu, W. & Zheng, Y., 2024, In: Computers & Education: X Reality. 4, 100070.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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An Evaluation of an AR Educational Game in Design and Engineering Education: A Students-as-Partners Approach to Curriculum Innovation
Gill, A. S., Irwin, D., Towey, D. & Zhang, Y., 3 Jul 2023, 2022 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2022). Tsang, E., Li, K. C. & Wang, P. (eds.). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Metropolitan University, p. 468-488 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Development of morphological awareness and its impact on reading among young learners of Chinese as a heritage language
Zhang, Y., Koda, K., Yang, C.-L. & Lü, C., 2023, Reading in Chinese as an Additional Language: Learners’ Development, Instruction and Assessment. Li, L. & Zhang, D. (eds.). London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, p. 111-131 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Book Chapter › peer-review
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Effects of Augmented Reality Gamification on Students' Intrinsic Motivation and Performance
Gill, A., Irwin, D., Towey, D., Zhang, Y., Li, B., Sun, L., Wang, Z., Yu, W., Zhang, R. & Zheng, Y., 2023, 2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Conference Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Conference Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Second and foreign language vocabulary learning through digital reading: a meta-analysis
Zhu, T., Zhang, Y. & Irwin, D., 8 Jul 2023, In: Education and Information Technologies. 33 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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ICOIE Excellent Paper Award
Gill, A. (Recipient), Irwin, D. (Recipient), Mareta, S. (Recipient), Towey, D. (Recipient) & Zhang, Y. (Recipient), 15 Jul 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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ICOIE Excellent Paper Award
Gill, A. (Recipient), Irwin, D. (Recipient), Towey, D. (Recipient), Walker, J. (Recipient) & Zhang, Y. (Recipient), 4 Jul 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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IEEE TALE Best Paper Award
Gill, A. (Recipient), Irwin, D. (Recipient), Yuk-kwan Ng, R. (Recipient), Towey, D. (Recipient), Wang, T. (Recipient), Wells, R. (Recipient) & Zhang, Y. (Recipient), 8 Dec 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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