Supervision

Doctoral theses

Developmental Trajectories of Evaluative Judgement in AI-Assisted EFL Academic Writing Revision: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study of Rubric-Based Intervention
Informal digital learning of English and self-regulation among medium-achieving students in secondary school (mixed methods)

The Impact of Implementing Online Formative Assessment for Students’ Psychological Capital and Self-Regulated Learning
Evaluating the Efficacy of Informal Digital Learning of English on Language Proficiency: A Mixed-Methods Study in Huizhou, China

A Study on the Influence Mechanism of Formative Assessment on Student’s Classroom Academic Emotions in English Class of Chinese Universities

Several master’s dissertation projects are under way; topics will be confirmed in programme records.

A Mixed-Methods Study on Oral Communication Teaching and Social-Emotional Competence Development in a Township Boarding School
A Study on the Application of AI-Assisted Assessment and Peer Review in Primary School Chinese Writing Classes
Informal Digital Learning of English on Rednote: A Study on Self-regulated Learning, Student Engagement and Their Relationships Among Non-English Major Undergraduates
The Role of Gamification in Enhancing English Learning Motivation, Effectiveness, and Emotional Experience among Primary School Students
Exploring Interactions and Motivation Among Chinese EFL Learners Engaging with TikTok Refugees on Xiaohongshu
Peer vs. AI Assessment in Junior High School EFL Writing

The Difficulties and Countermeasures of K-12 Online English Private Tutoring in Chinese Mainland
AI chatbot–mediated English learning versus traditional instruction: flow, emotions, and oral proficiency among adolescent EFL learners
Peer feedback in kindergarten language education: teacher observations and concerns

Systematic review of learning analytics in language learning and teaching
Co-constructed rubrics and peer assessment in EFL
Self-acceptance, peace of mind, and L2 learning motivation (professional cohort context)
Systematic review of video and video-call feedback in language learning and teaching

Parents’ attitudes and behaviours and young learners’ English learning in kindergarten
Lesson study: perceptions and impact across teacher contexts
Self-regulated strategies and motivation in secondary English writing (private versus public sectors)
Chinese learning motivation and cultural identity among heritage learners in an overseas Confucius Institute setting