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Personal profile
Personal profile
Dorothy is an Educational Developer at the Educational Development Unit within the Academy of Future Education at XJTLU. Her primary responsibilities include evaluating EDU programmes and delivering training sessions and workshops for faculty members. Her expertise lies in educational project management, providing consultations for students facing academic challenges, and supporting supplemental instruction and peer-assisted learning for STEM courses.
In her previous work, she co-established the Tutoring and Peer Tutor Programmes for STEM courses. These initiatives incorporated the Socratic method and Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) to enhance student engagement and success. Additionally, she co-developed and managed the Academic Success Coaching Programme, offering tailored learning consultations to students, particularly those encountering academic difficulties.
Dorothy holds a master’s degree in Educational Policy and Organization Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include supporting students with academic challenges, STEM education—particularly chemistry education—and the evaluation of educational programmes.
Teaching
Co-Instructor: EDS 426 Monitoring And Evaluation In Educational Systems And Organizations
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master, Educational Policy and Organization Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Person Types
- Staff
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 4 Quality Education
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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Piloting an AI-Augmented Learning Companion Framework for a Supportive Student Transition through Social-Emotional Learning
Shrestha, B. (PI), Wang, P. (Team member), Xia, A. (Team member), Su, D. (Team member) & Cui, W. (Team member)
4/05/26 → 21/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Disruptor or Mediator? A Cultural-Historical Analysis of AI Integration in a Transnational Learning Ecosystem
Su, D., Gao, Y. & Li, R., 7 May 2026, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Where Does the Teacher's Responsibliity Lie? Educators' Negotiations of AI Use, Classroom Governance, and Agency in Teaching
Gao, Y. & Su, D., 12 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) ICAIE 2026.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Enhancing Faculty Professional Development through Online Learning Communities: A Review Study
Gao, Y. & Su, D., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review