Doctor Candidate in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

Research Area: Chinese characters, Chinese Culture and intercultural communication,

Classroom Management

E-mail: dengjuan@xmu.edu.cn

Phone No.: 08122522298

Introduction

Over twenty years in language learning and teaching field, rich experience in teaching English and Chinese as a second language. Be familiar with the design of curriculum and module of courses. Work as a designer and organizer of training courses for volunteer teachers and Chinese directors of Confucius Institute.

Education

1998/9-2001/6   Hanjiang Normal University   English Education

2002/4-2006/4   Wuhan University  English Language and Literature  

2009/9-2013/6   Wuhan University  TCSL(MA)

2020/7-    Beijing Normal University TCSL (Dr. Candidate)

Working Experience

Domestic Working Experience

2001/7-2009/9    No. 3 Secondary School in Xinzhou, Wuhan City     Teacher Teach English

2013/9-  Xiamen University      Lecturer

Teach Chinese as a Second Language to overseas students;  

Design programs and projects for students from abroad;

Train and prepare Chinese volunteer teachers for their future jobs overseas.

Overseas Working Experience

2010/8-2012/7   Confucius Institute at Pittsburgh University    Visiting Scholar/Volunteer Teacher

Teach Chinese to local students in seven different levels;  

Make Chinese Curriculum for Beattie Career Center.  

2016/4-2018/4    Confucius Institute at Cardiff University     Visiting Scholar

Teach Chinese to local students in different age groups and levels;  

Assist the Chinese director to do daily running of Confucius Institute;

Design Chinese Curriculum for College of Professional and Life-long Learning at Cardiff University;  

Design events and programs to introduce Chinese culture；

Communicate with local societies to hold intercultural events.

2021/12-2023/12  Ministry of Education, UAE    Curriculum Specialist

Design Curriculum framework

Do Instructional Planners for Students from K1-12

Revise localized Textbooks

2025/2- Now Confucius Institute at Unizik Lecturer

Teach Chinese to local students;

Design events and programs to introduce Chinese culture.

Main Awards

1. Outstanding Chinese Language Teacher, 2012;  

2. Xiamen Airline Faculty Fellowship, 2016.