Profiles
Yanjun Isabel Wang
Isabel Yanjun Wang
Senior Lecturer
Global Cultures & Languages
Room L217 , Arts Building
Dr Isabel Wang is a senior lecturer in Chinese, the coordinator of the Chinese program in Global Cultures & Languages at the School of Humanities in the College of Arts, Law and Education. She has a broad research interest in teaching Chinese as a foreign/second language (TCFL/TCSL), and technology-enhanced language learning (TELL), online education, language teacher education and cultural studies. Isabel's achievements were recognised in the receipt of a University Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning and three Teaching Merit Certificates. Enthusiasm, engagement, and energy are the hallmarks of Isabel's teaching. |
Biography
Prior to her current role at the University of Tasmania, Isabel worked at various educational sectors in China. She also worked as an English language teacher at TasTAFE. Isabel was a visiting scholar at the Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) of National Central Library in Taiwan.
Career summary
Qualifications
| Degree | Title of Thesis | University | Country | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Education | University of Tasmania | Australia | 2014 |
| Certificate IV | Training and Assessment | TAFE Tasmania | Australia | 2006 |
| MEd (Hons) | University of Tasmania | Australia | 2005 | |
| MEd | University of Tasmania | Australia | 2004 | |
| BA | Heilongjiang University | China | 1996 | |
| GradDip | Harbin Teachers' Training College | China | 1995 |
Languages (other than English)
- Mandarin Chinese
Memberships
Professional practice
* Chinese Language Teaching Association of Tasmania
* Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations
* Chinese as a Second Language Research Association
* World Chinese Language Organisation
Administrative expertise
Isabel is currently the Program Coordinator for the Chinese program. She also has expertise in managing small and medium research projects.
Teaching
Second/foreign language teaching and learning; teaching Chinese as a foreign/second language
Teaching expertise
Isabel has led the Chinese program since 2016, driving curriculum design and development for delivery in Hobart and Launceston and off-campus. She has experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign/second language at all levels.
Teaching responsibility
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Expertise
The foci of Isabel’s research relate to areas such as teaching Chinese as a foreign/second language (TCFL/TCSL) pedagogy, Chinese cultural studies, Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), and online language education. Her practice in particular focuses on cross-disciplinary projects drawing upon Humanities and Education scholarship.
Collaboration
Isabel has ongoing partnerships with domestic and international academics and researchers to work on various research projects and publications. A collaboration with Dr Scott Grant (VEL Project Team Leader, Monash University) resulted in an article on enhancing the learning of multi-level undergraduate Chinese language with a 3D immersive experience; and a book chapter on promoting learner autonomy using technology.
Current projects
Learning Chinese character through e-learning tool
Fields of Research
- Chinese languages (470303)
- Other language, communication and culture (479999)
- Language studies (470399)
Research Objectives
- Languages and linguistics (130202)
- Learner and learning (160199)
- Communication across languages and culture (130201)
Publications
Isabel’s publications include internationally peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, conference proceedings and conference presentations.
Total publications
25
Journal Article
(9 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fan Si, Trimble A, Kember D, Muir T, Douglas T, et al., 'Supporting engagement and retention of online and blended‑learning students: a qualitative study from an Australian University', The Australian Educational Researcher pp. 1-19. ISSN 0311-6999 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s13384-022-00605-5 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fan Si; Trimble A; Kember D; Muir T; Douglas T; Masters J; Mainsbridge C | |
| 2022 | Li F, Fan Si, Wang YanJun, 'Mobile-assisted language learning in Chinese higher education context: a systematic review from the perspective of the situated learning theory', Education and Information Technologies, 27 pp. 9665-9688. ISSN 1360-2357 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10639-022-11025-4 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Fan Si | |
| 2022 | Muir T, Wang I, Trimble A, Mainsbridge C, Douglas T, 'Using interactive online pedagogical approaches to promote student engagement', Education Sciences, 12, (6) Article 415. ISSN 2227-7102 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/educsci12060415 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Muir T; Trimble A; Mainsbridge C; Douglas T | |
| 2022 | Wang Y, Wei P-L, Nguyen VT, 'An exploratory intervention program on Chinese culture among CFL students at a Vietnamese University', Education Sciences, 12, (12) pp. 1-19. ISSN 2227-7102 (2022) [Refereed Article] | |
| 2021 | Fan S, Chen L, Garg S, Yeom S, Kregor G, et al., 'Revealing impact factors on student engagement: Learning analytics adoption in online and blended courses in higher education', Education Sciences, 11, (10) Article educsci11100608. ISSN 2227-7102 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/educsci11100608 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3 Co-authors: Fan S; Chen L; Garg S; Yeom S; Kregor G | |
| 2021 | Li Fa, Fan Si, Wang YanJun, Lu Jinjin, 'Chinese university students' experience of WeChat-based English-language vocabulary learning', Education Sciences, 11, (9) Article 554. ISSN 2227-7102 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/educsci11090554 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Fan Si; Lu Jinjin | |
| 2021 | Wang Y, Grant S, Grist M, 'Enhancing the learning of multi-level undergraduate Chinese language with a 3D immersive experience - an exploratory study', Computer Assisted Language Learning, 34, (1-2) pp. 114-132. ISSN 0958-8221 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/09588221.2020.1774614 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Grist M | |
| 2014 | Wang Y, Le Q, 'Intercultural awareness: A qualitative study of foreign language students in an Australian tertiary context', The International Journal of Innovative Interdisciplinary Research, 2, (3) pp. 33-42. ISSN 1839-9053 (2014) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Le Q | |
| 2012 | Wang Y, 'Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language to Beginners in an Australian University Context', The Internet Journal of Language, Culture and Society, (35) pp. 68-75. ISSN 1327-774X (2012) [Refereed Article] |
Chapter in Book
(5 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wang Y, Grist M, Grant S, 'Into the Real World: Autonomous and Integrated Chinese Language Learning Through a 3D Immersive Experience', Contextual Language Learning: Real Language Learning on the Continuum from Virtuality to Reality, Springer, Y-J Lan and S Grant (ed), UK, pp. 119-145. ISBN 9789811634154 (2021) [Research Book Chapter] | |
| 2021 | Wang Y, Grist M, Grant S, 'Into the Real World: Autonomous and Integrated Chinese Language Learning Through a 3D Immersive Experience', Contextual Language Learning - Real Language Learning on the Continuum from Virtuality to Reality, Springer, Y-J Lan and S Grant (ed), UK, pp. 119-145. ISBN 978-3-16-148410-0 (2021) [Research Book Chapter] | |
| 2015 | Wang Y, Le Q, 'Teaching for intercultural awareness through language classroom practice and beyond', Linguistics and language education in new horizons: The link between theory, research and pedagogy, Nova Science Publishers, S Fan, T Le & Q Le (ed), New York, pp. 211-218. ISBN 978-1-63482-800-0 (2015) [Research Book Chapter] Co-authors: Le Q | |
| 2013 | Le T, Wang YI, Doan T, Yeoh JSW, Zhao S, 'Plagiarism and Creativity: Are they Mutually Exclusive?', Conducting Research in a Changing and Challenging World, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Thao Le and Quynh Le (ed), New York, pp. 351-358. ISBN 9781626186514 (2013) [Other Book Chapter] Co-authors: Le T; Yeoh JSW | |
| 2008 | Wang Y, 'Collaborative Language Learning', Current Themes in Engineering Technologies, American Institute of Physics, Sio-Long Ao, Mahyar A Amouzegar, Su-Shing Chen (ed), USA, pp. 189-198. ISBN 978-0-7354-0526-4 (2008) [Research Book Chapter] |
Conference Publication
(11 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Wei P, Wang Y, Pan Z, Liao HT, Zhou X, 'Towards the convergence of green and digital transformation of creative and cultural industries', Proceedings of the 2020 Management Science Informatization and Economic Innovation Development Conference, 18-20 December 2020, Guangzhou, China/Online, pp. 259-263. ISBN 9780738131191 (2020) [Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 2019 | To V, Wickins M, Tanasaldy T, Wang I, 'Perceptions of languages education from leaders and educators in Tasmanian primary and secondary schools', 22nd AFMLTA International Languages Conference, 7-9 July 2019, Wrest Point Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania (2019) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: To V; Tanasaldy T | |
| 2018 | Fan S, Garg SK, Kregor GM, Yeom SJ, Wang Y, 'Exploring the potential of learning analytics to measure student participation and engagement: Researchers' experiences from an exploratory study', Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Annual Conference, December, University of Sydney, Australia (2018) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Fan S; Garg SK; Kregor GM; Yeom SJ | |
| 2018 | Jaikaran-Doe S, Leon de la Barra B, Lyden S, Wang I, Fan F, et al., 'Strategies for promoting cultural diversity within student laboratory groups in an engineering degree course at an Australian university', Proceedings of the 29th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Annual Conference (AAEE 2018), 09-12 December 2018, Hamilton, New Zealand, pp. 162-168. (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Jaikaran-Doe S; Leon de la Barra B; Lyden S; Fan F; Henderson A; Franklin E; Doe P | |
| 2017 | Wang YanJun, 'The World Chinese Language Association Conference 2017', WCLA Conference Proceedings, 14-17 December, National Chi Nan University, Puli, Taiwan (2017) [Conference Extract] | |
| 2012 | Wang YanJun, 'Speak the language, understand the culture', Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging World Conference Proceedings, 16-18 May 2012, Phuket, Thailand, pp. 63-69. ISBN 978-0-646-58268-9 (2012) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 2010 | Ma Chunmei, Wang Y, 'Teaching Materials and Authentic Language: A Report of an Action Research Study', AARE 2009 Conference Proceedings, 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2009, Canberra, ACT, pp. WAN091143 1-10. (2010) [Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 2007 | Wang Y, 'Intercultural Awareness: Theory in Research', AARE 2006 Conference Proceedings, 27 Nov - 1 Dec 2006, Adelaide EJ (2007) [Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 2007 | Wang Y, 'Are We Ready? A Case Study of Technology-enhanced, Collaborative Language Learning', Proceedings, World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2007, 24-26 October 2007, San Francisco, USA, pp. 499-503. ISBN 978-988-98671-6-4 (2007) [Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 2007 | Wang Y, Le T, 'Teaching, learning and management: A case study of intercultural communication and education', AARE 2006 Conference Proceedings, 27-30 November, Adelaide EJ ISSN 1324-9339 (2007) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Le T | |
| 2004 | Wang Y, Le T, 'Views and Attitudes of Academic and Administrative Staff Members torwards the Role of Intercultural Communication in Tertiary Education', Doing the Public Good: Positioning Education Research, December, Melbourne EJ ISSN 1324-9339 (2004) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Le T |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
3
Total funding
Projects
- Description
- The primary aim of this prospective project is to examine university lecturers and tutors' pedagogical approaches and student engagement in online learning, through the use of Big Data and learning analytics, using UTAS as a starting point. In this project, emerging analytic techniques and skills (e.g. R & Python) will be adopted to analyse archived data from MyLO, including: online discussions, lecturer feedback, news . items, unit materials/resources, and student engagement statistics generated by MyLO analytics. This proposed project examines correlations between student engagement and participation and the following factors: 1.lecturers' and tutors' pedagogical support;2.student interactions with the lecturer, tutors and peers;3.types of teaching materials/resources uploaded; and4.student results and evaluation.Big Data indicates "large pools of data that can be captured, communicated, aggregated, stored, and analysed" (Manyika et al., 2011, p.4). Big Data analytics analyses the flow of information, and thereby, reveals hidden threads, trends and patterns in the data (Matteson, 2013). Therefore, it is relevant to all organisations, including higher education institutions, that produce large data sets, and wish to benefit from the interpretation of these data.In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of Big Data analytics for educational purposes, driven and facilitated by various reasons, one of which is the pressure faced by educational institutions towards performance management and student retention (Beer, 2010). One most common form of Big Data analytics in higher education is learning analytics. Learning analytics applications enable institutions to build predictive models on student outcomes, especially to identify at-risk students and to provide early warnings so that interventions can be made (Rienties et al., 2016). The proposed project, is the second stage of a frontier research to explore the use of Big Data and learning analytics to identify such patterns for higher education.
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($11,132)
- Scheme
- Grant - CALE Hothouse Alignment Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Fan S; Wang Y; Garg SK; Yeom SJ; Kregor GM
- Year
- 2018
- Description
- This project aims to seek an understanding of how pedagogical and curriculum designs can develop social and academic integration for diverse online students.
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($9,800)
- Scheme
- Grant-CAL Hothouse Research Enhancement Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Masters JE; Wang Y; Muir T; Douglas T
- Year
- 2018
- Description
- Over the past decades the Australian Government has had many policies to develop the learning of languages throughout the country (Lo Bianco & Slaughter, 2009), particularly Asian languages. The importance of engaging with Asian nations in the era of global integration and international mobility was stated in the Melbourne declaration on educational goals for young Australians (2008). In the Australian Curriculum, Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia is the cross-curriculum priority and intercultural awareness is the general capability. Within the Tasmanian context, the 2013 White Paper, Tasmania's Place in the Asian Century, emphasized the crucial engagement with Asia to enhance Tasmania's opportunities in the global market. Although some planning is underway for language education as part of the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Languages, a formal date for this implementation is still unknown (Asia Education Foundation, 2014). Currently, not many languages are offered in Tasmanian schools. This urges a timely and much needed investigation into the reality of languages education in Tasmanian schools to provide some interventions to increase the uptake of language studies in Tasmania to meet the Australian Government's demand on Asian literacy. The project seeks the answers for the following key questions:1. Which (Asian) languages in the national curriculum are taught in Tasmanian schools? Why?2. How many primary and secondary schools have offered a language education program in their curriculum to date?CAL Hothouse Research Enhancement Program EOI 2017 Page 2 of 83. What are the perceptions of principals, teachers, parents and students on languages education in Tasmanian schools?4. How are the aspects of culture presented in the current Asian languages classes to promote intercultural understanding about Asia?5. How are language and content integrated in the current Asian languages lessons in Tasmanian schools?6. What are the challenges of languages education in the Tasmanian context?
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($13,886)
- Scheme
- Grant - CALE Hothouse Alignment Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- To VT; Swabey KJ; Wang Y; Tanasaldy WT; Thai B
- Year
- 2018
Research Supervision
Current
3
Completed
3
Current
| Degree | Title | Commenced |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | The Loneliness of The Online Learner: An exploratory study of the constructs underpinning the lonely online student | 2020 |
| PhD | Teachers Conceptions of Online Teaching and its Influence on Online Mathematics Pedagogy | 2021 |
| PhD | Perceptions of Chinese language pre- and in-service teachers towards Chinese language teaching and learning in Tasmanian schools | 2022 |
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Investigation of an Informal Personalized One-to-One Teaching Method for Adult ESL Students in the Online Learning Context Candidate: Hester Petronella Garner | 2023 |
| PhD | A Case Study of the Use of WeChat for English Language Vocabulary Learning in a Chinese Higher Education Context Candidate: Fan Li | 2023 |
| PhD | An Investigation of Online Maritime English Education in China Candidate: Jingyi Shi | 2019 |