Yanqing Sun

Institution: Visiting assistant professor, Albany Institute for Research in Education, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY

Tel. (518) 452-5893 Fax: (518) 442-5008

E-mail [email protected]

Education

1998-2001

Ph. D

Developmental and Educational Psychology

Beijing Normal University (Thesis: Children’s English Vocabulary Learning in the Contexts of Multimedia Animation. Supervisor: Professor Qi Dong)

1995-1998

Psychometrics

Beijing Normal University (Supervisor: Professor Houcan Zhang)

1991-1995

Psychology

Department of Psychology,

Beijing Normal University

Awards and Honors

2003 Outstanding Paper Award, The E-Learn 2003 International Conference of American Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Phoenix, November 7-11, 2003. (Paper title: An analysis of learners’ interactions with course package and learning support services in distance learning.) (2^nd author)

2003 Outstanding Youth Faculty Teaching Award, Beijing Normal University.

2001 Outstanding Doctoral Graduate, Beijing Normal University.

Academic Positions

2007 – present Visiting Assistant Professor, Albany Institute for Research in Education, University at Albany, State University of New York

2010 Lecturer, University at Albany, State University of New York

2005 – 2007 Post-Doctoral Fellow, Institute for Knowledge Innovation and Technology, OISE, University of Toronto, Canada, working with Dr. Marlene Scardamalia and Dr. Carl Bereiter.

2004-2005 Visiting Professor, Modern Language Center, OISE, the University of Toronto, Canada.

2003-2006 Associate Professor, the National Key Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, Beijing Normal University, China.

2001-2003 Lecturer (Assistant Professor), The Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science, Beijing Normal University, China.

Research Projects

2006-2007 Research team member, A Decision-Makers’ Forum for the Scalability and Sustainability of Knowledge Building Innovations. Funded by a Public Outreach Grant of The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. (Principal Investigator: Marlene Scardamalia)

2006-2007 Research team member, Professional Development Videos for Moving Beyond “Best Practice.” Funded by a Public Outreach Grant of The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. (Principal Investigator: Jim Hewitt)

2005-2007 Research team member, Beyond Best Practice: Research-Based Innovation in Learning and Knowledge Work. Funded by an Initiative on the New Economy Grant of The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (512-2002-1016). (Principal Investigator: Marlene Scardamalia)

2001-2003 Principal Investigator, Research on Technology-Enhanced English Learning among Children. Funded by the National “10^th Five-Year Plan” Educational Science Program of the Ministry of Education, China (EBA010431).

2001-2003 Principal Investigator: Feedback in Second Language Learning. Funded by The Cognitive Science and Learning Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, China.

2001-2003 Principal Investigator, Research on Children’s English Vocabulary Learning. Funded by the Young Scholars Fund of Beijing Normal University (#107199).

2001-2003 Research team member, Fundamental Problems in Second Language Learning. Funded by the National Pan Deng Research Fund (95-Special-09).(Principal Investigator: Qi Dong)

1998-2000 Research team member, Mental and Behavioral Problems in Primary and Middle School Students and Educational Countermeasures. Funded by the National “9^th Five-Year Plan” Educational Science Program of the Ministry of Education. (Principal Investigator: Qi Dong)

1998-2000 Research team member, Research on Problem Behaviors among Children and Adolescents. Funded by the Ministry of Education. (Principal Investigator: Qi Dong)

Publications

Refereed Journals

Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (under review). Reading to create: reading for advancement of ideas in a knowledge building community. Instructional science. (In English)

Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (in press). Knowledge building and vocabulary growth over two years, Grades 3 and 4. Instructional Science. (In English)

Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (in press). Developing deep understanding and literacy while addressing a gender-based literacy gap. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology. (In English)

Sun, Y. (accepted). Interaction and Second Language Development. Psychological Development and Education. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y. (2005). Recasts: An important feedback strategy in second language learning. Psychological Development and Education, 25 (4). (In Chinese)

Sun, Y. (2005). Feedback in Second Language Learning. Advances in Psychological Science, 13 (2), 156-161. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y, Dong, Q. (2004). An Experiment on Supporting Children’s English Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia Context. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 17(2), 131-147. (In English)

Zhang, J., Chen , Q., Sun, Y., & Reid, D. J. (2004). A Triple Scheme of Learning Support Design for Scientific Discovery Learning Based on Computer Simulation: An Experimental Research. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 20(4), 269-282. (In English)

Sun, Y., Dong, Q. (2003). Impacts of Learning Support on Children’s English Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia Contexts. Psychological Science, (5), 800-803. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y., Dong, Q., & Zhang, J. (2003). Integrating IT into Foreign Language Learning: The History and Current Status. China Educational Technology, (9), 47-50. (In Chinese)

Zhang, J., Sun, Y., Wang, X., & Wu, G. (2003). How Do Learners Utilize the Course Package and Learning Support Services in Distance Learning? A Survey on the Learning Processes. The International Journal on E-Learning, 2(4), 17-23. (formerly the International Journal of Educational Telecommunications, In English)

Sun, Y., & Zhang, J. (2003). Learners’ view of science and its relation to scientific discovery learning. Psychological Development and Education, 23(2) 47-52 (In Chinese)

Sun, Y., & Dong, Q. (2003). Effects of Integrating Direct and Indirect Approaches on Children’s English Vocabulary Learning via Multimedia Animation. Media in Foreign Language Instruction, (2), 47-50. (In Chinese)

Zhang, J & Sun, Y. (2003). The Role of Self-Efficacy in Distance Learning: A Preliminary Research. Journal of Beijing Normal University (Social Science Edition), (3), 68-74. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y., & Dong, Q. (2003). Second Language Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia Context. Advances in Psychological Science, (2) 147-152. (In Chinese)

Dong, Q., & Sun, Y. (2002). The Effect of Multimedia on Children’s English Learning and Mediating Factors. Journal of Beijing Normal University (Social Science Edition), (4), 5-11. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y. (2001). Children’s Depression and Related Family Factors. Advances in Psychological Science, (2), 168-172. (In Chinese)

Lin, L., Dong, Q., Sun, Y., & von Hofsten, C. (2001). A Comparison Study of Chopstick-Using Skills among 3-7 Year-Old Children and Adults. Acta Psychologica Sinica, 33 (3), 231-237. (In Chinese)

Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (2001). Constructing Knowledge Based on Problem Solving Activities: The Inner Conditions. Educational Theory and Practice, 21(11), 43-45.

Sun, Y., & Dong, Q. (2001). Effects of Word Class on Children’s English Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia context. Psychological Development and Education, (4), 48-51. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y. (2000). Contexts in Second Language Vocabulary Learning. Journal of Ning Bo University (Educational Science Edition), 22 (5), 8-11. (In Chinese)

Zhang, H, Gong, W., Sun, Y., & Tian, X. (1997). Research on the Revision of S-O Non-Verbal Intelligent Test. Psychological Science, 20 (2), 97-103. (In Chinese)

Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (1997). Learners’ Epistemological Beliefs in Junior Secondary School. Psychological Development and Education, 13 (4), 11-16. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y. (1997). Comparison of Response Time and Inspection Time. Psychological Exploration, (3), 43-48. (In Chinese)

Scholarly Books and Book Chapters

Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (2005). Constructive Learning: An Integrated View from the Learning Sciences. Shanghai: Shanghai Educational Press. (In Chinese)

Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (Eds. and Trans.), (2003). The Psychological Perspective in Educational Technology. Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press. (In Chinese)

Zhang, J. Sun, Y. et al. (Translate and localize), (2005). The design, delivery, and evaluation of E-Learning (authored by Badrul Khan). Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y. (2000). Insight in the Brain and Personality. In: Dong, Q., & Tao, S. et al (Eds.) Brain and Behavior (Chapter 3). Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press. (In Chinese)

Peer-Reviewed Conferences

Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (2008). Knowledge building measures that matter. Paper presented at the Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, August 4-8, 2008. (in English)

Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2008). Addressing Gender Gap in Literacy through Knowledge Building: An Analysis of Different Content Areas. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, New York. (in English)

Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2007). Closing the gender gap in literacy through knowledge building: An analysis of vocabulary growth. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. (in English)

Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2006). Gender differences in vocabulary use in knowledge building discourse. Paper presented at the Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. (in English)

Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2006). Literacy as a By-Product of Knowledge Building: An Analysis of Vocabulary Growth. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA. (in English)

Sun, Y., & Dong, Q. (2004). How to scaffold Chinese children’s English vocabulary learning in multimedia contexts? Paper presented on the 28th International Congress of Psychology, Beijing, China. (in English)

Zhang, J., Sun, Y., Wang, X., & Wu, G. (2003). An analysis of learners’ interactions with course package and learning support services in distance learning. AACE E-Learn 2003: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. Phoenix, November 7-11. (Outstanding Paper Award) (in English).

Zhang, H., Dong, Q., Sun, Y., & Wang, C. (2002). Problem behaviors of Chinese adolescents in junior high schools and related psychosocial factors. Paper presented at the 17th Biennial Congress of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development, Ottawa, ON, Canada. (in English)

Sun, Y., Dong, Q.., & Wang, Y. (2001). The role of learning support in Children’s English vocabulary learning in the context of animation. Paper presented at the International Conference on Computer in Education (ICCE/SchoolNet2001), Seoul, Korea. (in English)

Sun, Y., & Dong, Q. (2001). Effects of Learning Support on Children’s English Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia Contexts. Paper presented on the 9th Academic Conference of Chinese Psychological Society. Guangzhou, China. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y., Liu, F., & Dong, Q. (1999). Research on the Perception of Classroom Psychological Atmosphere in Primary Students. Paper presented at the 7^th Conference of the Developmental Psychology Committee of Chinese Psychological Society, Jishou, China. (In Chinese)

Sun, Y., Dong, Q., Zhang, J., & Zhang, H. (1999). Research on Smoking and Drinking Behaviors among Secondary Students and Related Family, School, and Individual Factors. Paper presented at the 3^th International Conference of Glogal Chinese Psychologists, Beijing, China. (In Chinese)

Dong, Q. Wang, Y, Zhang, J., Sun, Y., & Zhang, H. (1999). Preliminary Report of Studies on Health Behavior among Junior High Students. Paper presented at the 3th Annual Conference of Chinese Family Education Society，Dalian, China. (In Chinese)

Teaching and Advising

EAC102 Elementary Chinese II (undergraduate course), East Asian Studies Department, University at Albany, State University of New York, Spring 2010.

EPSY 420 Child and Adolescent Development (undergraduate course), School of Education, University at Albany, State University of New York, Fall 2010 (scheduled)

Chinese (elementary), Capital Region Chinese Community (CCC) Chinese School, Spring 2008; Fall, 2009.

Introductory Psychology (undergraduate course), Department of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003.

College English (undergraduate course), Department of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Fall 1996, Fall 1997.

Advised 5 master’s students in the Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science, Beijing Normal University.

Services

Executive Committee

2004-present Executive Committee Member of the Global Chinese Society for Computers in Education (GCSCE).

Journal Reviewer

2009-present Cognition and Instruction.

2001-present Advances in Psychological Science (a Chinese journal).

Conference Reviewer

2005-2008 Annual Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute, OISE, University of Toronto.

Facilitating Teacher Professional Development

2005-2007 Analyst and facilitator, The Analyses, Reflections, and Tools (ART) Teacher-Researcher Partnership Initiative, as a part of the annual Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute, OISE, University of Toronto.

2001-2003 Training designer and facilitator, Teacher training series for teachers from the “Pan Deng English” research schools network.

2000 Training designer and facilitator, Promoting Student Learning and Development through Classroom Interactions. Teacher training workshop series, Beijing Kangleli Primary School.

Research Consultancy

2010 Research consultant/analyst, Developing a Teacher Community for Classroom Innovation through Knowledge Building. Funded by the General Research Fund of Hong Kong Research Grants Council (Principal Investigator: Carol Chan).

2008-present Research consultant, “Pan Deng English” Research Project of the National Key Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, Beijing Normal University.

Department/Institute

2001 Participating in drafting the proposal for applying the National Key Laboratory of Cognitive N