Yiying Jiao
Lecturer in Chinese and Cultural Engagement
Background
Yiying obtained her BSc in Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method from London School of Economics and Political Science, and MA Education (International) at University of Bath before undertaking an EdD at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Yiying has over 10 years professional and teaching experiences in the field of education and cultural engagement, her industry experience on education and intercultural communication and research interests help inform her teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio within the Institute of Education and Humanities.
Specialist Subjects
- Generative AI (GAI) in Higher Education
- Global Citizenship and Sustainability
- Research Methods in Education
- Intercultural Understanding (UK-China)
- Daoism (Philosophy) and Chinese Wellbeing
Professional and/or Research Experience
Yiying has over 10 years of experience in the field of education and cultural engagement. Before entering academia, her career spans media, education and cultural management, which focused on cross-cultural communication and educational innovation.
At UWTSD, Yiying co-manages the MA Education Studies programme, engages in teaching and researching across centres within the Institute of Education and Humanities in areas of education studies, philosophy of education, educational ethics, Daoist philosophy and Chinese wellbeing. She also acts as a welfare officer for on-campus students studying Humanities.
Yiying's current research interests explores the transformative effects of Generative AI on teaching and learning in higher education, as well as educational ethics.
At UWTSD, Yiying co-manages the MA Education Studies programme, engages in teaching and researching across centres within the Institute of Education and Humanities in areas of education studies, philosophy of education, educational ethics, Daoist philosophy and Chinese wellbeing. She also acts as a welfare officer for on-campus students studying Humanities.
Yiying's current research interests explores the transformative effects of Generative AI on teaching and learning in higher education, as well as educational ethics.
Qualifications
- MA (Hons) Education (International), University of Bath
- BSc (Hons) Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method, London School of Economics and Political Science
Languages Spoken
Mandarin Chinese
English
Japanese
English
Japanese
Professional Membership or Roles
British Education Research Association, Member
The International Education Studies Association, Member
Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain, Member
BAMEed Wales, Member
LEAP Fellow at UWTSD