Yuchen Zong
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 872633
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Location
4.119, Colchester Campus
Profile
Biography
Yuchen’s research focuses on the integration of positive psychology into instructed second language acquisition, aiming to foster positive developmental outcomes in both language learning and psychological well-being. Her PhD research project employed a mixed-method, quasi-experimental design and delved into the impact of positive psychology-infused, English writing strategy instruction on Chinese learners’ writing product, strategy use, and hope. During her doctoral studies, Yuchen also served as a research assistant for a project led by Dr Sonia Ilie, centring on widening participation in higher education. In this role, Yuchen was responsible for validating the Access and Success Questionnaire (ASQ). She conducted introspective interviews with participants of different age groups and with different sociocultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, analysed data, and provided feedback on item construction.
Qualifications
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MPhil in Education (Second Language Education) University of Cambridge,
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BA in English Xiamen University,
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PhD in Education (Second Language Education) University of Cambridge,
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Language learning strategy
Instructed second language acquisition
Positive psychology
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Language Teaching in Different Contexts (LG329)
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Research Methods (LG575)
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Teaching, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in TEFL/TESOL (LG622)
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English for Specific Purposes: Traditions and Practices in Language Teaching (LG657)
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Introduction to TEFL Methodology (LG665)
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Language Testing and Assessment (LG504)
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Research methods for language and linguistics (LG213)
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Project: Linguistics (LG831)
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Group Project: Linguistics (LG832)
Publications
Journal articles (1)
Zong, Y., Infusing Hope in L2 Writing Strategy Instruction Research. Cambridge Educational Research e-Journal. 8, 94-104
Conferences (3)
Zong, Y. and Forbes, K., Using hope-infused writing strategy instruction to develop Chinese EFL learners’ “skill and will”
Zong, Y., Understanding and measuring “hope” for EFL writing among Chinese adult learners
Zong, Y. and Forbes, K., Exploring individual differences in the development of writing proficiency, strategy use, and hope among Chinese EFL writers
