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Research Biography
Wei Wei is a PhD candidate in the College of Human Sciences and Culture (formerly CEPSW) at Flinders University. Coming from China, she has a Chinese-teaching background in China, and is now a registered teacher in Australia. With Master’s degrees in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Teaching, and TESOL, she integrates the knowledge of language teaching and pays special attention to children’s language and literacy development in Australia. Her current study focuses on home language maintenance among Chinese families. By investigating the language policies in different social contexts, she hopes to support children’s wellbeing and language development for life-long benefits.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, TESOL, Flinders University
1 Feb 2020 → 29 Aug 2022
Award Date: 29 Sept 2022
Master, Teaching (early childhood), University of South Australia
1 Feb 2016 → 19 Sept 2018
Award Date: 19 Sept 2018
Master, Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Sichuan Normal University
1 Feb 2012 → 1 Jul 2014
Award Date: 1 Jul 2014
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Conceptions of Chinese Language in the Australian Curriculum and the Reality of Chinese Language Use in the Chinese-Australian Community
Wei, W. & Gil, J., 2024, Rethinking the Asian Language Learning Paradigm in Australia. Hashimoto, K. (ed.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer-Nature and Palgrave-Macmillan, p. 45-71 27 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Lydia H. Liu & Anupama Rao, with Charlotte A. Silverman (eds.), Global language justice. New York: Columbia University Press, 2023. Pp. 272. Pb. $35.
Wei, W., 20 Dec 2024, In: Language in Society. 53, 5, p. 915-916 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › peer-review
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The relationship between perceived social support and career adaptability among Chinese vocational students post-COVID-19: A path analysis approach
Xu, C., Li, T., Wei, W., Wang, L., Huang, X., Jiang, X. & Xu, S., 1 Sept 2024, In: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY. 52, 9, 12 p., e13345.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Australian Curriculum and Chinese-Australian Students: supporting home language maintenance and development
Wei, W., 5 Jul 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation › peer-review
Activities
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AAAL 2026 Virtual Day Conference
Wei, W. (Participant)
24 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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American Assocation for Applied Linguistics (External organisation)
Wei, W. (Member)
31 Mar 2025 → 30 Mar 2027Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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International HDR Students Club Annual Conference
Wei, W. (Organiser)
7 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Asian Studies Association of Australia (External organisation)
Wei, W. (Member)
29 Apr 2025 → 28 Apr 2026Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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International HDR Students Club Annual Conference
Wei, W. (Organiser)
21 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...