M Phil (Applied Linguistics) The Chinese University of
Hong Kong
PGDELT (Diploma) NTU, NIE
BA (English literature and language) Xiamen University,
PR China
Awards
CELC Commendation for Teaching Excellence 2007-2008
CELC Commendation for Teaching Excellence 2005-2006
CELC Commendation for Teaching Excellence 2004-2005
Modules/Courses Taught
ES5001A Graduate English Course (Intermediate Writing)
ES1000 Basic English
EG1471 English for Academic Purposes
ES5000 Graduate English Course (Basic Writing)
SM3 & SM2 English Bridging courses
Research Interests
Collocation learning
Learner autonomy
Computer assisted learning
Grammar learning
Department Duties/Committee
Chair: Oral Initiatives - Writing and conducting workshops for staff and students
Publications
Yang, Y. Jiang, J.Y. (2012). Accelerated Learning in and out of the Reading Classroom. ELTWO.
Yang, Y. with Barfield, A. (2011). Developing Control of the Collocation Learning Process. Interview by Independence 51 (IATEFL newsletter of the Learner Autonomy SIG) at
http://learnerautonomy.org/issue51.html
Chan-Wong, S. M.; Goh, H. K. P.; Lee, K. C. and Yang, Y. (2009). Effective College Writing: A process-Genre Approach, 2 ed., McGraw-Hill Education (Asia).
Yang, Y. & O'Neill, M. (2009). "Collocation Learning through an "AWARE" Approach: Learner Perspectives and Learning Process". In Andy Barfield & Henrik Gyllstad (eds), Researching Collocations in Another Language: Multiple Interpretations. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Research Projects
Jiang, J. Y., Yang, Y. & Deng, X. D. (ongoing) Become A Fast Reader And Beyond: Increase your reading speed and enhance your collocation awareness.(Collaborative textbook project with PRC. )
Teng, J. , Pui, P, Yang, Y. Zhu, S.f. (2010-2011). Addressing the grammar needs of incoming NUS foreign undergraduates (SM3 students) through the development of course materials in response to needs analysis. (CDTL Teaching Enhancement Grant).
Seminars & Conferences
Yang, Y. Collocation Teaching & Learning: Necessity, Resources and possibilities. CELC Staff Seminar. April, 11th, 2012.
Yang Ying. (2011). Creating a Personal Learning Environment: Using the Symbaloo Platform for Collocation Learning. TLHE, 6th International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher
Education. Dec 6th-9th, 2011. National University of Singapore.
Teng, J.; Pui, P, Yang, Y & Zhu, S.F. (2011). Developing Student-centric Course materials for PRC EFL Learners. TLHE, 6th International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher
Education. Dec 6th-9th, 2011. National University of Singapore.
Yang, Y. (2010). Following the successful learning trajectory: An online Collocation Learning program. Paper presented at Ubiquitous Learning An International Conference. Dec 11th, 2010. UBC, Vancouver, CA.
Yang, Y. (2011). Pause, Reflect and Get There Faster: Reflective Practices under the Accelerated Learning Approach. Paper presented at American Canadian Conference for Academic Disciplines. May 23rd, 2011. Toronto, CA.