Yanqing Sun, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology and Human Development
School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
SUNY Empire State College
yanqing.sun@esc.edu, 518-580-4711 X 2262
Yanqing Sun, Ph.D., received her doctorate in developmental and educational psychology from Beijing Normal University and pursued post-doctoral study at the University of Toronto. Her research interests focus on parenting and child development, and authentic learning in digital environments. She has published over two dozen of peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and book chapters. Her new book, Grow in Love (2017), has been highly reviewed.
Publications
Refereed Journals
Zhang, J., Tao, D., Chen, M.-H., Sun, Y., Judson, D., & Naqvi, S. (2018). Co-organizing the collective journey of inquiry with Idea Thread Mapper. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 27(3).
Jin, H., Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (2014). Web-based knowledge building community: A study of the interaction between collective knowledge building and individual knowledge growth. China Educational Technology, (4), 56-62.
Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (2011). Reading for idea advancement in a grade 4 knowledge building community. Instructional Science, 39 (4), 429-452. (In English)
Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2010). Developing deep understanding and literacy while addressing a gender-based literacy gap. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 36(1). Online available at: http://www.cjlt.ca
Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2010). Knowledge building and vocabulary growth over two years, Grades 3 and 4. Instructional Science, 38 (2), 247-271. (In English)
Sun, Y. (2005). Recasts: An important feedback strategy in second language learning. Psychological Development and Education, 25 (4). (In Chinese)
Sun, Y. (2005). Feedback in Second Language Learning. Advances in Psychological Science, 13 (2), 156-161. (In Chinese)
Sun, Y, Dong, Q. (2004). An Experiment on Supporting Children's English Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia Context. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 17(2), 131-147. (In English)
Zhang, J., Chen , Q., Sun, Y., & Reid, D. J. (2004). A Triple Scheme of Learning Support Design for Scientific Discovery Learning Based on Computer Simulation: An Experimental Research. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 20(4), 269-282. (In English)
Sun, Y., Dong, Q. (2003). Impacts of Learning Support on Children’s English Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia Contexts. Psychological Science, (5), 800-803. (In Chinese)
Sun, Y., Dong, Q., & Zhang, J. (2003). Integrating IT into Foreign Language Learning: The History and Current Status. China Educational Technology, (9), 47-50. (In Chinese)
Zhang, J., Sun, Y., Wang, X., & Wu, G. (2003). How Do Learners Utilize the Course Package and Learning Support Services in Distance Learning? A Survey on the Learning Processes. The International Journal on E-Learning, 2(4), 17-23. (formerly the International Journal of Educational Telecommunications, In English)
Sun, Y., & Zhang, J. (2003). Learners’ view of science and its relation to scientific discovery learning. Psychological Development and Education, 23(2) 47-52 (In Chinese)
Sun, Y., & Dong, Q. (2003). Effects of Integrating Direct and Indirect Approaches on Children's English Vocabulary Learning via Multimedia Animation. Media in Foreign Language Instruction, (2), 47-50. (In Chinese)
Zhang, J & Sun, Y. (2003). The Role of Self-Efficacy in Distance Learning: A Preliminary Research. Journal of Beijing Normal University (Social Science Edition), (3), 68-74. (In Chinese)
Sun, Y., & Dong, Q. (2003). Second Language Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia Context. Advances in Psychological Science, (2) 147-152. (In Chinese)
Dong, Q., & Sun, Y. (2002). The Effect of Multimedia on Children’s English Learning and Mediating Factors. Journal of Beijing Normal University (Social Science Edition), (4), 5-11. (In Chinese)
Sun, Y. (2001). Children’s Depression and Related Family Factors. Advances in Psychological Science, (2), 168-172. (In Chinese)
Lin, L., Dong, Q., Sun, Y., & von Hofsten, C. (2001). A Comparison Study of Chopstick-Using Skills among 3-7 Year-Old Children and Adults. Acta Psychologica Sinica, 33 (3), 231-237. (In Chinese)
Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (2001). Constructing Knowledge Based on Problem Solving Activities: The Inner Conditions. Educational Theory and Practice, 21(11), 43-45.
Sun, Y., & Dong, Q. (2001). Effects of Word Class on Children's English Vocabulary Learning in Multimedia context. Psychological Development and Education, (4), 48-51. (In Chinese)
Sun, Y. (2000). Contexts in Second Language Vocabulary Learning. Journal of Ning Bo University (Educational Science Edition), 22 (5), 8-11. (In Chinese)
Zhang, H, Gong, W., Sun, Y., & Tian, X. (1997). Research on the Revision of S-O Non-Verbal Intelligent Test. Psychological Science, 20 (2), 97-103. (In Chinese)
Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (1997). Learners’ Epistemological Beliefs in Junior Secondary School. Psychological Development and Education, 13 (4), 11-16. (In Chinese)
Sun, Y. (1997). Comparison of Response Time and Inspection Time. Psychological Exploration, (3), 43-48. (In Chinese)
Scholarly Books and Book Chapters
Sun, Y. (2017). Grow in Love. Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press. (In Chinese)
Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (2005). Constructive Learning: An Integrated View from the Learning Sciences. Shanghai: Shanghai Educational Press. (In Chinese)
Zhang, J. Sun, Y. et al. (Translate and localize), (2005). The design, delivery, and evaluation of E-Learning (authored by Badrul Khan). Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press. (In Chinese)
Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (Eds. and Trans.), (2003). The Psychological Perspective in Educational Technology. Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press. (In Chinese)
Sun, Y. (2000). Insight in the Brain and Personality. In: Dong, Q., & Tao, S. et al (Eds.) Brain and Behavior (Chapter 3). Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press. (In Chinese)