Personal Profile

Yao Ying,graduated from the College of Letters of Beijing Normal University with a doctorate degree in literature, joined the College of Education (now the Faculty of Education) of Beijing Normal University in 2006, and served as a lecturer, an associate professor, and a tutor for master's students. Now, she is the executive director of the Traditional Culture Education Research Branch of the Chinese Education Society, the executive director of the Qigong Art Research Society, a member of the Expert Group of the MAB National Committee, and an academic member of the Primary School Language Teaching Committee of the Chinese Education Society, etc. She is mainly engaged in teaching and research work related to children's reading and language education, traditional culture education, and language curriculum and pedagogy. She has published more than ten monographs and edited teaching materials, presided over a number of national, provincial and ministerial-level projects, and published more than 40 academic papers in various journals.

EDUCATION

2003.9-2006.7  Ph.D. in Chinese Classical Literature, School of Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University, supervised by Prof. Qi Gong.

2000.9-2003.7  M.A. in Chinese Classical Literature, School of Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University, supervised by Prof. Qigong.

1996.9-2000.7  B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

2013.9-Present  Associate Professor and Master's Tutor of the Institute of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University.

2009.9-2013.8  Lecturer and Master's Tutor of the Institute of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University.

2006.8-2009.8  Lecturer and  Master's Tutor of the Institute of Educational Science, College of Education, Beijing Normal University.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE & AWARD

Lectures

Undergraduate Course: 'Theory of Language Teaching in Primary and Secondary Schools', 'Children's Literature', 'Pedagogy in Children's Picture Books', 'Reading Cultivation and Reading Education', 'Journey to Ancient Poetry', etc.

Postgraduate Course: 'Selected Classics in Chinese Education', 'Children's Literature and Chinese Education', 'Research on the Design and Implementation of Chinese Teaching', 'Research on Primary School Curriculum and Teaching Materials', 'Language Curriculum and Teaching Theory', 'Hot Issues and Progress in Teaching Materials Research', 'Topics in Chinese Teaching', etc.

Awards

2023.6  Fundamentals of Chinese Teaching Design, the second batch of national first-class undergraduate programmes, chaired by Jin Tong, Sichuan Normal University, ranked 4th.

2022.10  Innovation and Practice of “BEST” High-level Talent Cultivation Mode for Elementary Education Major, Second Prize of Higher Education Teaching Achievements of Beijing Normal University, ranked 7th.

2010  Beijing Normal University's quality undergraduate programme 'Reading Cultivation and Reading Education', ranked 1st.

2006-2007  Outstanding Counsellor of Beijing Normal University, ranked 1st.

Student Guidance

Supervised 8 undergraduate students in education, and more than 60 full-time academic master's degree students in Curriculum and Pedagogy and full-time master's degree students in Elementary Education.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Books and Translated Works

Monograph

1. 70 Years of Research on Primary Education in New China: Chinese Volume（《新中国小学教育研究70年：语文卷》）, People's Education Press, 2020.

2. The Child Who Pillow the Picture Books Fall Asleep(《枕着绘本入睡的孩子》), Peking University Publishing House, 2012.

3. The Research of Talking and Singing Literature of the Middle and Late Qing Dynasty: for the Example of Zidishu and Chaqu(《清代中晚期北京说唱文学与伎艺研究——以子弟书、岔曲为中心》), Beijing Yanshan Publishing House, 2008.5 (funded by Beijing Social Science Theoretical Works Publication Fund).

Teaching Materials

1. Case-based Interpretation of the Compulsory Education Chinese Curriculum Standards (2022 Edition)-Primary Sub-volume (《义务教育语文课程标准（2022年版）》案例式解读小学分册), edited by East China Normal University Press, 2022, associate editor, sorted 3rd

2. Fundamentals of Chinese（《中文基础》）, Beijing Normal University Publishing Group, 2022.

3. Beautiful Reading and Beautiful Painting Activity Program（Junior Class of kindergarten-Senior Class of kindergarten, Volume I-II）（《美读美绘活动方案》（幼儿园小班-大班 上下册））, Guangxi Normal University Press, 2021-2022.

4. Beautiful Reading and Beautiful Painting(Grade 1-6, Volume I-II)（《美读美绘》（一年级-六年级 上下册））, Guangxi Normal University Press, 2021-2022.

5. Excellent Chinese Traditional Culture（《中华优秀传统文化》）, Modern Education Press, 2016.

6. Picture Book Reading and Expression (Preschool-Grade 4 Book)（《绘本阅读与表达》（学龄前-四年级册））, Beijing Normal University Publishing Group, 2014-2017.

7. I have a date with Tang poems (spring and summer, autumn and winter auditions)（《我和唐诗有个约会》（春夏、秋冬册））, Hubei Children Press, 2014.

8. I have a date with Song lyrics (spring and summer, autumn and winter auditions)（《我和宋词有个约会》（春夏、秋冬册））, Hubei Children Press, 2014.

9. Participated in the preparation of the Beijing edition of primary school Chinese teaching materials (“北京版”小学语文教材) and in the revision of the unified edition of primary school Chinese teaching materials (“统编版”小学语文教材).

Journal Articles 

Academic Articles

1. Yao Ying, Four “Huì' and One 'Běn ',Five Education Collaborations:The Concept and Practice ofChinese Picture Books' Education in the New Era, Journal of the Chinese Society of Education, Vol. 3, 2023.

2. Yao Ying, Case Study on Heterogeneous Cases of Chinese and Japanese Teachers' Picture BookTeaching, Global Education, Vol. 7, 2021.

3. Yao Ying; Xu Meihuizi, Chinese original mythological picture book’s creative characteristics, and breakthrough paths: the example of 'Nuwa mending the sky' mythological picture book, China Publishing Journal, Vol. 15, 2021.

4. Yao Ying, Review and Prospect of Picture Book Curriculum and Teaching in Primary Schools, Journal of the Chinese Society of Education, Vol. 5, 2019.

5. Yao Ying, Innovations and Reflections on Contemporary Primary School Picture Book Teaching in China, Curriculum, Curriculum,Teaching Material and Method, Vol. 10, 2017. (Reprinted in Primary School Education: Chinese Teaching and Learning, China Social Science Excellence, February 2018)

6. Yao Ying, Talking about 'Language Expression' and 'Expression Class', Primary Chinese, Vol. 5, 2014.(Reprinted in Primary School Education: Chinese Teaching and Learning, China Social Science Excellence, December 2014)

7. Yao Ying, An Empirical Analysis of Test of Language Expression Ability of Students in the Lower Grades of Primary Schools, Applied Linguistics, Vol. 3, 2013.

8. Yao Ying, Extracurricular Reading Level and Language Expression Ability: Status, Relationship and Teaching Suggestions Based on the Empirical Analysis of the Second Grade Students in a Primary School of Beijing.Curriculum,Teaching Material and Method, Vol. 4, 2013.

9. Yao Ying, Behind the Story Mode of 'Two Beauties Serving One Husband'-Taking Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio(《聊斋志异》) and Zidishu 'Zhimu' as an Example, Study on Pu Songling, Vol. 6, 2011.

10. Yao Ying, An Overview of the Development of Differentiated Instruction in American Elementary and Secondary Schools, Primary & Secondary Schooling Abroad, Vol. 9, 2010.（Reprinted in Middle and Primary School Education, China Social Science Excellence, Vol. 2, 2011.）

11. Yao Ying, A Review of the Research on Fairy Tale Teaching in Primary Schools over Thirty Years, Journal of Educational Studies, Vol. 5, 2011.

12. Yao Ying, Artists of Qing Dynasty in Beijing from the Works of Zidishu, Social Sciences of Beijing, Vol. 5, 2010.

13. Yao Ying, 'ZhuDui' and lts Relationship with Chinese Teaching in Elementary and HighSchools:Starting from 'A Discussion on Chinese Examination Papers with Liu Shuya' byChen Yinke, Journal of Educational Studies, Vol. 3, 2009.

14. Yao Ying, The Artistic System of Jin Shengtan's Criticism of Romance of the Western Bower, Journal of Ancient Books Collation and Studies, Vol. 4, 2007.

15. Yao Ying, The Secular Adaptation of the Characters of The Story of the Stone by Zidishu, Studies of Ethnic Literature, Vol. 2, 2006.

16. Yao Ying, The Return of the Real World: An Analysis of the Mortal Men in the Story of the Encounter with Immortals in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (《聊斋志异》), Study on Pu Songling, Vol. 2, 2005.

17. Yao Ying, The Development Characteristics and Research Significance of Beijing Talking and Singing Literature in the Qing Dynasty, Social Sciences of Beijing, Vol. 6, 2005.

18. Yao Ying, History, Present Situation and Significance of the Study of Zidishu, Studies of Ethnic Literature, Vol. 2, 2004.

19. Yao Ying, On the Use of Colloquialisms in Zidishu of The Story of the Stone, Manchu Minority Research, Vol. 2, 2004.

Other Articles 

1. Yao Ying; Liu Qiaoqiao,Contemporary Connotation and Generation Path of Educator Spirit(Conversation by Writing), Journal of Hunan First Normal University, Vol. 6, 2023.

2. Yao Ying, Concepts, Content and Instructional Strategies for Scientific Reading, Cathay Teacher, Vol. 28, 2023.

3. Yao Ying; Chang Yuhan, Picture Book Reading and Children's Thinking Development--Note 2022 National Picture Book Curriculum and Teaching Observation and Training Activity, Oriental Kids,  Vol. 8, 2023.

4. Yao Ying; Wang Yingqiao; Lin Xinghui, Picture-book-based Curriculum and Teaching from the Perspective of Learners:Theories and Practices, Educational Science Research, Vol. 5, 2023.

5. Yao Ying, Interpretation of the 2022 version of the Compulsory Education Curriculum Standards from the Perspective of 'Picture Books' and “Hui Ben”, Oriental Kids, Vol. 8, 2022.

6. Yao Ying, Whole Book Reading, Starting from Picture Books, Oriental Kids, Vol. 6, 2022.

7. Yao Ying; Chang Yuhan, Interpretation of The Chinese Curriculum Standard for Compulsory Education(2022 Edition), Journal of Hunan First Normal University, Vol. 3, 2022.

8. Yao Ying; Xu Zi; Yang Hongbing; Li Zhitong; Liu Huiqin, Traditional culture education in elementary school language: content and path, Primary Chinese, Vol. 1, 2022.

9. Yao Ying, Promoting children's all-around development with picture book education research - Reflections on 2021 picture book curriculum and teaching observation and training activities, Oriental Kids, Vol. 1, 2022.

10. Yao Ying, Picture books heal the soul - the current situation and reflections on the creation of Chinese 'protest' original picture books, Oriental Kids, Vol. 9, 2021.

11. Yao Ying, The Current Situation of Picture Books in Foreign Primary School Native Language Teaching Materials:Taking The United States, France, and Japan as Examples, Oriental Kids, Vol. 6, 2021.

12. Yao Ying; Wang Fei Fei, The Golden Age of Picture Books: The Past, Present and Future of China's Original Picture Book Awards, Oriental Kids, Vol. 11, 2020.

13. Yao Ying; Wang Fei Fei, A Stone from Another Mountain: The Establishment, Selection, Representative Works and Current Value of International Picture Book Awards, Oriental Kids, Volume 10, 2020.

14. Yao Ying, Exploration of Chinese traditional culture picture books and their values, Oriental Kids, Vol. 8, 2020.

15. Yao Ying, On the Four Themes of Children's Picture Books - Love, Happiness, Growth and Nature, Oriental Kids, Vol. 7, 2020.

16. Yao Ying; Chen Weiran, Traditional thinking and modern changes of picture book curriculum and teaching: The Third National Symposium on Picture Book Curriculum and Teaching in Primary Schools, Primary School Teaching Research, Vol. 3, 2020.

17. Yao Ying, The Construction and Creation of Primary School Picture Book Curriculum - Types and Reflections of School Picture Book Curriculum, Jiangsu Education, Vol. 57, 2019.

18. Yao Ying, The Design and Implementation of Picture Book Teaching in Elementary School from the Perspective of Interdisciplinary Integration, Educational Science Research, Vol. 11, 2018.

19. Yao Ying, Happy to Say, Good at Evaluation - Evaluation of Oral Communication Class 'Our Small Production - Paper Cup Change Change Change', Primary Chinese, Vol. 2, 2017.

20. Yao Ying, The 'Living' Parent-Child Reading, Teacher's Journal, Vol. 7, 2017.

21. Yao Ying, The Language Practice System of the 1961 10-year Elementary School Textbook (Trial Version),' Primary Chinese, Vol. 9, 2016.

22. Yao Ying, Talking about Imagination and Fantasy in Picture Books, Primary Chinese, Vol. 6, 2015.

23. Yao Ying, The Wisdom of 'Teaching and Learning together', Teacher's Journal, February, 2015.

SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Teaching Project

1. Beijing Normal University 2023 Teaching Reform and Construction Project Professional Degree Case Construction Project 'Teaching Case Study on Improving the Ability to Analyse Teaching Materials for Master's Degree in Elementary Education' (University level, RMB 10,000).

2. Beijing Normal University 2010 Teaching Reform and Construction Project Quality Undergraduate Programme 'Reading Cultivation and Reading Education' (University level, RMB 20,000).

Researches

1. Presided over the '13th Five-Year Plan' of the National Social Science Foundation of China, 'Research on the Development of Chinese Language Ability of Children Aged 5-9 in Ethnic Minority Areas Based on Picture Book Teaching' (National Level, RMB 200,000).

2. Chaired the sub-project of 'Teaching for Good Learning - System Construction of Classroom Teaching Standards in the New Era' of the National Social Science Foundation's '13th Five-Year Plan' in 2018 'Research on the construction of school picture book curriculum and teaching standard system' (National sub-topic, RMB 180,000).

3. Independently presided over the Ministry of Science and Technology's 2022-2023 Foreign Cultural and Educational Experts Team Project, 'Research on Picture Book Teaching to Promote Children's Bilingual Ability Development' (National Level, continuous funding, RMB 280,000).

4. Independently chaired the 'International Frontier Forum on Picture Book Reading and Teaching' by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2019 (National Level, RMB 200,000).

5. Independently presided over the Beijing Education Science Planning 2015 Key Project 'Research on the Current Situation, Problems and Countermeasures of Traditional Culture Education in Beijing Primary and Secondary Schools' (Provincial and Ministerial key projects, RMB 50,000, Concluded).

6. Participated in the major project of the National Social Science Foundation of China in 2010, 'Collation and Research of Chinese Textbooks in the Past 100 Years', and was a core member of the sub-project 'Collation and Research of Chinese Primary School Language Textbooks in the Past 100 Years' (Hosted by People's Education Publishing House, National Level, Concluded).

7. Participated in the National Education Science Planning Key Project 2011 'Research on Language Education Reform in Primary and Secondary Schools', and was a core member of the sub-project 'Research on Primary School Language Teachers' (Chaired by Prof. Ren Xiang, national level, Completed).

SELECTED ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

1. Participated in the 2021 AERA Annual Conference, and gave a roundtable speech entitled 'How to improve children's reading and writing literacy by using children's picture books' in Forum C 'Chinese language and literacy learning'.

2. Participated in the 18th WALS World Classroom Congress 2018, and chaired the special panel 'Teaching and Learning with Interdisciplinary Picture Book Curriculum and Teacher Professional Development'.

3. Organizing and planning the 1st to 8th National Symposium on Picture Book Curriculum and Teaching in Primary Schools from 2016-2023, as a keynote speaker.

4. Organized and planned the five 'Little GuiZhang' Chinese original picture book illustration exhibitions and excellent picture book teaching seminars from 2018 to 2022, and served as an expert and trainer, which had a great impact in China.

SERVICE & CONSULTING

1. 2023.12-present  Researcher of Comprehensive Research Base for Elementary Education Teaching Materials, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China

2. 2023.11-present  Vice-President of the Professional Committee of Curriculum and Pedagogy，The Association for Newspapers and Periodicals of Chinese Linguistics.

3. 2020-2022  Executive Editor-in-Chief of 'Oriental Dolls, Picture Books and Education' magazine.

4. 2018-present  Executive Director of Qigong Art Research Society

5. 2013-present  Academic member of the National Primary School Language Teaching Committee of the China Education Association.

6. 2014-present  Director and Executive Director of the Traditional Culture Education Branch of the Chinese Education Society.

7. 2016-present  Member of the Expert Group of the National Committee of Man and Biosphere of the People's Republic of China.

8. 2013-2015  Editorial Board Member of 'Beijing Edition' Primary Chinese Textbook.

9. 2014-2020  Executive Deputy Director of China Children's Reading Education Research Center, Beijing Normal University.

10. 2014-2020  Executive Deputy Director of the Center for Traditional Culture Curriculum and Teaching Research, Curriculum Institute, Beijing Normal University.