Personal Information
JIANG Dayu, Ph.D
Associate Professor, Ph.D Supervisor
Ph.D (UNSW, 2017), MA (NTU, 2012), PGDipELT (NTU, 2011), BA (JLU, 2003)
Department: English Department
Email：d.jiang@whu.edu.cn
Dr. Jiang is Associate Professor of English Languages and Literature at the School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Wuhan University. Prior to joining Wuhan University, he worked as a researcher in University of New South Wales (2017-2020) where he earned his doctoral degree in September 2017. He also earned a MA degree in Applied Linguistics and a Postgraduate Diploma in English Language Teaching from Nanyang Technological University in 2012 and 2011 respectively. His major research interests cover computer assisted language learning, English language teaching, psycholinguistics, educational psychology, and cognitive load theory. Fundamentally, his research studies attempt to answer why and how it is crucial to adjust instructional approaches to learners’ individual differences in the courses of language development and knowledge construction. Dr. Jiang has published his studies in journals such as Computer Assisted Language Learning, Computers & Education, Educational Psychology Review, Educational Psychology, among others. He also serves as a reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed international journals. He welcomes Ph.D candidates who are interested in conducting educational studies from the aspects of applied linguistics and/or educational psychology.
Education Qualifications：
University of New South Wales (Australia)，Doctor of Philosophy，English Education
Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)，Master of Arts，Applied Linguistics
Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)，Postgraduate Diploma, English Language Teaching
Jilin University, Bachelor of Arts, English
International Employments:
University of New South Wales, Researcher, 2017-2020
University of New South Wales, Researcher (Part-time), 2014-2017
University of New South Wales, Teaching Assistant, 2016
University of New South Wales, Translator and Interpreter (Part-time), 2014-2017
Teaching：
Introducing Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, English Writing, Psycholinguistics, Cognitive Load Theory and English Language Teaching, Computer Assisted Language Learning, Quantitative Research Methods
Research Interests：
Computer Assisted Language Learning, English Language Teaching, Second Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Load Theory
Academic Awards：
UNSW Promoting High Quality Research Papers Scheme Award (2019)
Peer Reviewer：
TESOL Quarterly Journal (SSCI)
Computer Assisted Language Learning Journal (SSCI)
System Journal (SSCI)
ReCALL Journal (SSCI)
Journal of Psycholinguistic Research Journal (SSCI)
Language Teaching Research Journal
Learning: Research and Practice Journal
Major Publications：
Jiang, D., & Zhang, L. (2020). Collaborating with ‘Familiar’ Strangers in Mobile-Assisted Environments: The Effect of Socializing Activities on Learning EFL Writing. Computers & Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103841 (SSCI-indexed)
Jiang, D., Kalyuga, S., & Sweller, J. (2020). Comparing Face-to-Face and Computer-Mediated Collaboration when Teaching EFL Writing Skills. Educational Psychology. doi:10.1080/01443410.2020.1785399 (SSCI-indexed)
Jiang, D., & Kalyuga, S. (2020). Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Cognitive Load Ratings Supports a Two-Factor Model. The Quantitative Methods for Psychology, 16, 216-225.
Jiang, D., Kalyuga, S., & Sweller, J. (2018). The Curious Case of Improving Foreign Language Listening Skills by Reading rather than Listening: An Expertise Reversal Effect. Educational Psychology Review, 30, pp. 1139-1165. doi: 10.1007/s10648-017-9427-1 (SSCI-indexed)
Jiang, D., Renandya, W., & Zhang, L. (2017). Evaluating ELT Multimedia Courseware from the Perspective of Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 30 (7), pp.726-744. doi: 10.1080/09588221.2017.1359187 (SSCI-indexed)
Major Book Chapters：
Jiang, D., & Sweller, J. (2021). Transient Information Effect in Multimedia Learning. In R. Mayer & L. Fiorella (Eds). The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning (3rd Ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Jiang, D., & Kalyuga, S. (2021). Cognitive Load Theory and Teaching Writing Skills. In Lewis, S. (Ed.). Cognitive Load: Theory and Applications. New York: Nova Science Publishers.
Conference Papers without Proceedings
Jiang, D., Kalyuga, S., & Sweller, J. (2017, November). 'The Curious Case of Improving Foreign Language Listening Skills by Reading rather than Listening: An Expertise Reversal Effect'. Paper presented at The 10th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference, Wollongong, Australia.
Jiang, D., Kalyuga, S., & Sweller, J. (2016, June). 'Studies in the Expertise Reversal Effect in Teaching Foreign Language Listening'. Paper presented at The 9th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference, Bochum, Germany.
Jiang, D. (2014 October). ‘Cognitive load theory and Teaching English as a foreign language’. Paper presented at Wollongong University, Australia.
Jiang, D., & Zhang, L. (2013, October). 'Writing Instruction and Computer-mediated Communication: A Study of Chinese EFL Learners'. Paper presented at The 12th Symposium on Second Language Writing (Jointly organized by Purdue University, USA & Shandong University), Jinan, Shandong, China.
