Personal profile
Personal profile
With ten years of teaching experience at EMI universities, Feiran is a committed language lecturer and a Fellow of BALEAP (British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes) as well as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting her dedication to excellence in teaching. She holds the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (PGCert) from the University of Liverpool, providing a solid foundation in both practical and research-informed pedagogical approaches. Her research interests encompass technology-enhanced learning, with particular emphasis on the use of AI tools to develop students’ language, communication, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, alongside teaching methods that promote active participation, motivation, and engagement. Through the integration of digital tools and innovative instructional strategies, she seeks to cultivate an inclusive and interactive learning environment that supports students in developing independent learning strategies and achieving their academic potential. In addition to her experience in EAP teaching, Feiran has served at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and provided interpretation for municipal meetings and conferences, demonstrating expertise in high-level professional settings.
Education/Academic qualification
XJTLU Instructional Skills Workshop
Award Date: 23 May 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Award Date: 1 Sept 2023
Cambridge CELTA
Award Date: 26 Aug 2020
CATTI Level 2 Translator and Interpreter
Award Date: 19 May 2018
United Nations Ethics and Integrity Certificate
Award Date: 16 Nov 2014
Research areas
- Technology-enhanced learning
- Student engagement
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 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Projects
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L2 Vocabulary Learning and Diagnose: Chatbot-assisted dynamic assessment (CA-DA) in L2 Lexical Inferencing
Ma, L. (PI), Yang, A. (CoI), Xu, F. (CoI) & Li, J. (CoI)
Project: Internal Research Project
Research output
- 2 Article
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AI + Roleplay Cycle: Enhancing Student Engagement in EAP Speaking
Xu, F., 23 May 2025, In: Centre for Educational Innovation and Excellence at Learning Mall (LM-CEIE).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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AI Special Collection — Natural Reader for EAP Listening and Speaking Practice
Xu, F., Sept 2025, In: Ready to TELL.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
- 9 Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Enhancing EAP Reading Tasks with Formative: An AI-Powered Educational Platform (CoP)
Xu, F. (Speaker) & Liu, X. (Speaker)
24 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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BALEAP 2025 Conference: Students’ Participation and Perceptions of L2 Vocabulary Learning and Diagnosis Using Chatbot-Assisted Dynamic Assessment (CA-DA) as a Personalized Lexical Inferencing Tool
Ma, L. (Speaker), Yang, A. (Speaker), Li, J. (Speaker) & Xu, F. (Speaker)
15 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Students’ Participation and Perceptions of L2 Vocabulary Learning and Diagnosis Using Chatbot-Assisted Dynamic Assessment (CA-DA) as a Personalized Lexical Inferencing Tool
Yang, A. (Speaker), Ma, L. (Speaker), Li, J. (Speaker) & Xu, F. (Speaker)
15 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Enhancing Students’ Listening and Note-Taking Skills in Academic Settings
Xu, F. (Speaker), Yang, A. (Speaker) & Zhang, W. (Speaker)
9 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Evaluating the Impact of Interactive Chatbot-Facilitated Dynamic Assessment on Vocabulary Acquisition and Retention in EFL University Learners 上海交通大学 2024人工智能与公共外语教学研讨会
Ma, L. (Speaker), Li, J. (Speaker), Yang, A. (Speaker) & Xu, F. (Speaker)
3 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar