VITA Ming-Tsan Pierre Lu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor

VITA
Ming-Tsan Pierre Lu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
The University of Texas at Brownsville
One West University Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Columbia University, New York, NY
Ph.D.
Cognitive Studies in Education/ Educational Psychology
2011
Dissertation: The Effect of Instructional Embodiment Designs on Chinese
Language Learning: The Use of Embodied Animation for Beginning
Learners of Chinese Characters
Dissertation Advisor: Dr. John B. Black
M.Phil.
Educational Psychology
2010
Thesis: An Investigation of Chinese Character Learning Using Embodied
Animations for Beginning Learners of CFL
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
M.A.
Cognitive Studies in Education- Cognition and Learning
2008
Thesis: The DKE Model Revisited: Learning L2 Vocabulary Pronunciation
through 1st- and 2nd-Hand Experiences
M.S.
Applied Statistics
2007
Thesis: The Influence of Self-Confidence and Practice Effect on
Mathematical Achievement: Using American and Taiwanese Eighth
Graders in TIMSS 2003 as an Example
Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA
Ed.M.
Human Development and Psychology
2003
Thesis: The College Entrance Examination and The Multiple Entrance
Method in Taiwan: The Best Option for High School Students?
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
B.S.
Rural Sociology- Agricultural Extension
1999
Presidential Award Receiver
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LANGUAGE
Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English, proficient in Taiwanese, and moderate in Japanese
TEACHING
Courses Taught
Undergraduate courses:
PSYCH 0816
Workings of the Mind
PSYCH 3301
Infant Development
Graduate courses:
EDU 7020
Statistics in Educational Research
EDU 7003
Statistics I
EDU 8003
Statistics I
EDU 7070
Advanced Educational Statistics
RSH 9104E
Educational Research
HUDK 4029
Cognition and Learning
HUDM 4050
Introduction to Measurement
HUDM 4122
Probability and Statistical Inference
HUDM 5059
Psychological Measurement
HUDM 5122
Applied Regression Analysis
MSTU 4134
Cognition and Computers Lab
CCPJ 4066
Foundations of Testing and Accountability
Teaching Assignments Fall 2012
Graduate courses:
EDFR 6300
Introduction to Research in Education (online)
EDFR 7300
Research Methods in Education
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Teaching Assignments Spring 2013
Graduate courses:
EDFR 8301.60
Qualitative Research
EDFR 8301.62
Qualitative Research
Teaching Assignments Summer 2013
Graduate courses:
EDFR 8304
Ethnographic Methods
EDFR 6300
Foundations of Research in Education (online)
Teaching Assignments Fall 2013
Graduate courses:
EDFR 8300.01
Research Methods in Education
EDFR 8300.02
Research Methods in Education
EDFR 8302.01
Quantitative Research (online course)
EDFR 8302.04
Quantitative Research
Teaching Assignments Spring 2014 (tentative)
Graduate courses:
EDFR 8301
Qualitative Research
EDFR 8303
Statistical Analysis in Educational Research
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville, TX
Assistant Professor
Introduction to Research in
Education (online course)
Teach graduate courses: Introduction to Research in
Education and Research Methods in Education for master’s
and doctoral students; Teach various research-related graduate
courses; Create online materials, use online platform and
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Research Methods in Education
resources, and implement synchronous web-conferences and
asynchronous learning mechanisms
Teaching, Learning, and
Innovation Department
Fall 2012-present
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Cognition and Computers Lab
Mathematics, Science, and
Technology Department
Taught the cognition and computers lab course for
educators, professionals, and graduate students; Introduced
cognitive psychology related theories and their applications
to computers; Developed class materials for computer
experts and novices; Combined educational technologies in
class activities
Fall 2011
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Workings of the Mind & Infant
Development Courses
Psychology Department
Taught the Workings of the Mind course and the Infant
Development course for undergraduate students; Introduced
cognitive and developmental psychology related theories
and their applications to daily life; Developed class
materials for novices
Spring 2012
Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ
Faculty Mentor
Educational Research &
Doctoral Dissertation Courses
(online courses)
Fall 2011-Summer 2012
Taught the educational research course and the doctoral
dissertation course; Guided and mentored graduate students
on their research and dissertation planning, design, and
development; Developed and designed online class and
individual activities to foster students’ learning; Provided
constructive feedback and learning strategies
Faculty Mentor
Statistics in Educational
Research, Statistics I, &
Advanced Educational Statistics
Courses (online courses)
Fall 2011-Summer 2012
Taught the statistics in educational research course and the
advanced educational statistics course for graduate students;
Provided constructive feedback on assignments; Illustrated
statistical concepts using computer and internet-based
technology
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Adjunct Assistant
Professor
Foundations of
Testing and
Taught the educational and psychological measurement and evaluation
course for educators, professionals, and masters students in Department
of Counseling and Clinical Psychology; Designed class and group
activities to foster students’ learning; Evaluated student learning
progresses and learning results
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Accountability
05/2011-07/2011
Teaching Assistant
Cognition and
Learning
05/2005-01/2007
(online course);
09/2008-12/2008
(classroom-based)
Teaching Assistant
Psychological
Measurement &
Introduction to
Measurement
Initiated and graded students’ online weekly postings to foster students’
learning progress; Monitored and advised students’ online activities by
answering questions resulting in students’ active participation;
Conducted review sessions to strengthen learning results; Graded
students’ midterm and final papers and provided feedback; Advised
students’ learning and paper writing through office hours
Evaluated and corrected students’ assignments resulting in students’
familiarizing with formulas and concepts of psychological
measurement; Executed office hours to facilitate and assist with
students’ learning; Developed and directed review curricula and
sessions leading students to be confident in midterm and final exams
01/2006-08/2008
Teaching Assistant
Applied Regression
Analysis
01/2007-06/2007
Teaching Assistant
Probability and
Statistical Inference
09/2005-08/2008
Graduate Tutor
Statistics
Evaluated and supervised students’ weekly papers and assignments to
facilitate learning; Implemented regular office hours to answer students
questions and to ensure students’ understanding of weekly content
covered in class; Conducted review sessions resulting in improved
achievements
Evaluated and graded students’ weekly assignments resulting in
students’ familiarizing with concepts of probability and statistical
inference; Implemented office hours to guide students by answering
questions; Lectured on various topics and taught review sessions
resulting in students’ better understanding of abstract concepts
Tutored graduate and undergraduate students to increase an
understanding of Probability, Statistics, Regression, and Measurement;
Designed learning plans and advised on learning strategies for statistics
09/2003-06/2012
ESL Teacher
Community English
Program (CEP)
08/2003-09/2003
Taught an Advanced Level ESL class; Instructed on ESL four skills and
graded students’ papers and writing assignments to ensure their
obtainment of both fluency and accuracy; Coordinated and created
programs to help students adjust to American cultures and life resulting
in students’ great improvement in English learning and intake ability
Nationwide Master Academy, New York, NY
Teacher
Mathematics
06/2010-09/2010
Developed curricula and taught 11th grade mathematics resulting in great
increase of students’ motivation and SAT-Math test ability; Designed class
activities and taught a 7th grade mathematics course to enhance students’
understanding of algebra and geometry concepts; Prepared students for
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their high school entrance exam and SAT-Math exam
Columbia University, New York, NY
Columbia University Language Resource Center (LRC)
Graduate Tutor
English as
Second Language
Tutored graduate students in ESL to strengthen academic writing and
speaking abilities; Designed lesson plans and advised on cultural
adjustment to American life and learning strategies for English proficiency
09/2006-12/2010
Graduate Tutor
Mandarin
Chinese
09/2005-12/2010
Tutored graduate and undergraduate students in Advanced, Intermediate,
and Beginner Chinese language and cultures in order to increase their
conversation skills, Pinyin, grammar, reading and writing; Adapted
Chinese poems, newspapers, and calligraphy writing for Chinese learning
resulting in students’ higher interest and deeper understanding as well as
their courage to face Chinese literature and to take further challenges
Columbia University, New York, NY
The School (K-12) at Columbia University Afterschool Program
Lead Teacher
Video Game
Programming
Taught a weekly video game programming class and instructed on Scratch
program; Developed curricula and instructional materials leading students’
better learning and computer programming performance
09/2007-12/2008
Kuang Wu Institute of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
Instructor
Chinese
Literature &
Calligraphy
Developed curriculum, taught and evaluated a calligraphy course to
increase students calligraphy expertise; Lectured on Chinese Literature
(poems and couplets) and guided students to practice penmanship
07/2001-06/2002
05/1998-09/1999
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville, TX
Co-PI (NSF Grant)
11/2012-present
Project of Promoting Scientific
Literacy Among Latino
Bilingual Pre-Service
Teachers
Education Evaluator
Collaborate with Dr. Sandra Mercuri, Dr. Sandra Musanti,
Dr. Brendan O’Connor, Dr. Mario Diaz, Dr. Phillip Dukes,
and Ms. Adrienne Rodriguez-Zermeno on proposing this 3year pending NSF-funded research project; Help with
research methods and data collection/ analysis design
Participate in the grant as an education evaluator; The grant
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10/2012-present
is being written and submitted by PI Dr. Laura Villarreal
(Mathematics Department)
Teacher Quality Grant
Columbia University, New York, NY
Graduate Research Assistant
09/2008-09/2010
Project of TBL (Team-Based
Learning) and JiTT (Just-InTime Teaching) for
epidemiology learning and
instruction
Graduate Research Assistant
09/2006-03/2007
Participated in Teagle Collegium seminars to exchange
ideas and knowledge of cognition and learning, teaching
methods and designs, and new research findings;
Organized and led workgroup discussions aiming to
strengthen university-wide teaching quality; Analyzed
TBL data collected from epidemiology courses and
provided TBL feedback to course instructors; Collaborated
with colleagues on suggesting learning and teaching
strategies
Led the project’s data analysis using SPSS; Managed,
sorted, and transformed statistical data; Interpreted data
analysis findings
Project of ideal student and
ideal teacher
Led the project’s research planning, designing, and
implementing; Taught a weekly programming language
09/2007-12/2008
class for K-8 students to develop self-designed video
games and digital storytelling programs; Collaborated with
Project of iWorld—educational colleagues on conducting experiments and on data
technologies in K-12
collection and analysis resulting in paper presentations in
classrooms
international conferences
Graduate Research Assistant
Graduate Research Assistant
01/2004-05/2004
Helped with codes, coding, and encoding of qualitative
and quantitative data; Provided new probes and offered
preliminary data analysis plans
Project of mathematics
instruction across cultures
Graduate Research Assistant
10/2003-11/2003
Assisted with data collection by doing surveys and
conducting face-to-face interviews; Translated survey
instructions into Chinese (both simplified and traditional)
Project of cultural adjustment
and mental health
Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Graduate Research Assistant
08/2004-07/2005
Projects of commerce
education and trading history
Collected data pertaining commerce learning and
instruction in Taiwan and in USA; Took charge of data’s
translation and interpretation; Provided with data analysis
plans
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National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Research Assistant
Facilitated data collection process by holding focus group
interviews; Assisted with theoretical framework building
and literature review
02/1999-06/1999
Project of rural families’
relationships between
generations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ministry of Defense, Taiwan
Company Counseling Chief —The 6th Legion Headquarters, Taiwan Army
09/1999-06/2001
Chaired the entire company’s non-combatant warfare, including propaganda, strategies,
infiltration, counseling, organizations, security, social welfare, and political science; Taught
basic civics, laws, and psychological combat for the company; Administered the educational
training resulting in making our company a model unit; Managed intelligence for the entire
brigade
GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS
College of Education, University of Texas at Brownsville
2013 Dean’s Competitive Travel Grant
2013 Faculty Conference Travel Grant
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Teaching Center, Columbia University
2010 Teagle Scholarship
2009 Teagle Scholarship
2008 Teagle Fellowship
Teachers College, Columbia University
2010 Human Development Department Conference Travel Grant
2009 Human Development Department Conference Travel Grant
2010 Office of International Services Conference Travel Grant
2008 Office of International Services Conference Travel Grant
2005 Office of International Services Conference Travel Grant
North America Taiwanese Professors’ Association
2007 Young Scholars Program (YSP) Travel Fund
2006 Young Scholars Program (YSP) Travel Fund
Cultural Division TECO in New York
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2010 International Conference Travel Grant
2008 International Conference Travel Grant
Ministry of Education, Taiwan Central Government
2005 Full-Scholarship for Elites’ Study Abroad
2004 Full-Scholarship for Elites’ Study Abroad
PUBLICATIONS
Dissertation
Lu, M. (2011). The Effect of Instructional Embodiment Designs on Chinese Language
Learning: The Use of Embodied Animation for Beginning Learners of Chinese
Characters. Doctoral Dissertation, Columbia University, New York, NY.
(There have been over 900 downloads:
http://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:132065)
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Lu, M. (2013). The DKE Model Revisited: Learning L2 Vocabulary Pronunciation Through
1st- And 2nd-Hand Experiences. The International Journal of Language Learning and
Applied Linguistics World, 3 (1), 63-82.
Lu, M., Hallman, G., & Black, J. (2013). Chinese Character Learning: Using Embodied
Animations in Initial Stages. Journal of Technology and Chinese Language Teaching.
(accepted; in press)
Lu, M. & LaVaglio, M. (2014). Teaching with Cloud Technology: Google Docs for Chinese
Language Learning. International Journal on E-Learning. (under review)
Lu, M. & Cavazos, J. (2014). Online Learning Perceptions and Effectiveness of Research
Methods Courses in a Hispanic-Serving Higher Education Institute. Journal of Online
Learning and Technology. (under review)
Lu, M., Ward, H.C., Overton, T., & Shin, Y. (2014). The Synergetic Approach to Effective
Teachers’ Research Education: An Innovative Initiative for Building Educational
Research Capacity in a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Journal of Hispanic Higher
Education. (under review)
Ward, H.C., Lu, M., O’Connor, B., & Overton, T. (2014). Successful Faculty Collaboration
in Higher Education: Stories from One Faculty Learning Community. Educational
Studies. (under review)
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Book
Overton, T. & Lu, M. (2015). Understanding Research: Getting Started on Your Research.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. (contract signed; book in progress)
Book Review
Lu, M. (2008). Succeeding as an International Student in the United States and Canada.
Teachers College Record, Date Published: August 25, 2008. (SSCI; EI; EBSCO; ERA;
ERIC; PsycINFO)
http://www.tcrecord.org ID Number: 15355.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
Lu, M.T. & Cavazos, J. (2013). Online Learning Perceptions and Effectiveness of Research
Methods Courses. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher
Education International Conference 2013 (pp. 2227-2234). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Lu, M. (2013). Design-based Learning: Teaching with Scratch. 75-minute Workshop
presented at The 2013 Teaching Professor Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Lu, M. (2013). Scratch for Education: Use of the User-friendly Computer Programming
Language for Learning and Teaching. 75-minute Workshop presented at the SERA 2013
36th Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Lu, M. & Overton, T. (2013). Teaching Reading in a Research World: The Effectiveness of
Research ABC’s and Hands-on Experience on Reading Journal Articles in a Saturday
Workshop. Paper presented at the SERA 2013 36th Annual Conference, San Antonio,
TX.
Lu, M. (2012). Instructional Methods and Learning Effectiveness of the Use of Seal Type
Calligraphy for the Centered Tip Technique for Beginning Learners of CFL. Paper
presented at the 8th International Conference on Hanzi Shufa Calligraphy Education
(ASSCE 2012), Georgetown, TX.
Lu, M. (2012). Han Character Learning and Teaching Using Scratch: An Empirical Study.
Paper presented at the AACS 2012 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Lu, M., Ward, H., Zhang, Z., Overton, T., & Gawenda, P. (2012). Creating Effective
Research-Oriented Programs for Teachers’ Professional Development and Continuing
Education. Paper presented at the CREATE 2012 Research Conference on Teacher
Education, San Antonio, TX.
Lu, M. (2012). Impact of Embodied Cognition, Imagination, and Technology on Learning
Chinese Characters. Poster presented at the 2012 Association of Psychological Science
(APS) Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
Lu, M.T. & LaVaglio, M. (2012). Teaching with Cloud Technology: Google Docs for
Chinese Language Learning. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World
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Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications
2012 (pp. 2025-2034). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Lu, M. (2011). Chinese Character Learning: Using Embodiment in Initial Stage,
Proceedings of American Association for Chinese Studies Conference 2011.
Lu, M. & Black, J. (2011). Introducing Chinese Characters to Beginners Through the Use of
Embodied Animations. Member abstract in the 33rd Annual Conference of the Cognitive
Science Society (CogSci 2011) Proceedings.
Lu, M.T., Hallman, G. & Black, J. (2010). Effective Designs of the Computer-Assisted
Chinese Learning Program for Beginning Learners of Chinese Characters.
In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government,
Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 218-227). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Lu, M.T., Hallman, G. & Black, J. (2010). The Development of Embodied Animations for
Chinese Characters. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia,
Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 3763-3768). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Lu, M.T., Hallman, G. & Black, J. (2010). Evidence for the Use of Embodied Animations in
Chinese Character Learning. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational
Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 3753-3762). Chesapeake,
VA: AACE.
Lu, M.T., Wu, C.Y., Fadjo, C. & Black, J. (2010). Future Trends in Chinese Character
Teaching: Use of Embodiment and Technologies in Classrooms. In D. Gibson & B.
Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
International Conference 2010 (pp. 2485-2492). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Lu, M., Wu, C., Martin, E. & Shah, R. (2009). The Effects of Computer-Assisted Language
Learning (CALL) in Grammar Classrooms. In Proceedings of World Conference on
Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2009 (pp. 2217-2236).
Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Lu, M., Hung, K., Wu, C., Long, Y. & Lu, C. (2009). Learning Vocabulary in Different
Ways? Implications from a Cultural Variation Model. In Proceedings of World
Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications
2009 (pp. 4068-4072). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Fadjo, C.L., Lu, M. & Black, J.B. (2009). Instructional Embodiment and Video Game
Programming in an After School Program. In Proceedings of World Conference on
Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2009 (pp. 4041-4046).
Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Lu, M., Lin, Y. & Hung, K. (2008). Learning L2 Vocabulary Pronunciation Using DKE
Model. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in
Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 2929-2938).
Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Lu, M., Hung, K. & Song, S. (2008). The Cultural Variation of E-Learning Strategies,
Beliefs, and Behaviors between Easterners and Westerners: First Look at the Model. In
G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,
Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 3461-3465). Chesapeake,
VA: AACE.
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Lu, M. & Wu, C. (2008). Vocabulary Learning Strategies for Second Language Learners.
The Proceedings of 2008 International Conference on Language Teaching and
Learning. (pp. 225-246). Taipei, Taiwan: Crane Publishing Co., Ltd.
Lu, M., Lin, Y, & Wu, C. (2008). The DKE Model Revisited: The Influence of Multimediatriggered 1st- and 2nd-hand Experiences on L2 Learning. The Proceedings of 2008
International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning. (pp. 197-224). Taipei,
Taiwan: Crane Publishing Co., Ltd.
Fadjo, C., Shin, J., Lu, M., Chan, M. & Black, J. (2008). Embodied Cognition and Video
Game Programming. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia,
Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (pp. 5749-5756). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Refereed Conference Presentations
Lu, M. (2013). Design-based Learning: Teaching with Scratch. 75-minute Workshop
presented at The 2013 Teaching Professor Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Lu, M. & Cavazos, J. (2013). Online Learning Perceptions and Effectiveness of Research
Methods Courses. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher
Education International Conference 2013, New Orleans, LA.
Lu, M. (2013). Scratch for Education: Use of the User-friendly Computer Programming
Language for Learning and Teaching. 75-minute Workshop presented at the SERA 2013
36th Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Lu, M. & Overton, T. (2013). Teaching Reading in a Research World: The Effectiveness of
Research ABC Presentation and Hands-on Experience on Reading Journal Articles in a
Saturday Workshop. Paper presented at the SERA 2013 36th Annual Conference, San
Antonio, TX.
Ward, H., Lu, M., Zhang, Z., Ledingham, C., O’Connor, B., Shin, Y., Overton, T., &
Gawenda, P. (2013). Faculty Collaboration: Stories from One UTB Faculty Learning
Community. Paper presented at the 2013 UTB 15th Annual Research Symposium,
Brownsville, TX.
Jayoma, A. & Lu, M. (2013). College Students’ Perceptions on Honors Program. Paper
presented at the 2013 UTB 15th Annual Research Symposium, Brownsville, TX.
Lee, L. & Lu, M. (2013). The Effect of Positive Thinking on Student Learning. Paper
presented at the 2013 UTB 15th Annual Research Symposium, Brownsville, TX.
Froozan, J. & Lu, M. (2013). Teacher Reflections on Current and Future Professional
Development Needs. Paper presented at the 2013 UTB 15th Annual Research
Symposium, Brownsville, TX.
Groves, P. & Lu, M. (2013). First Year and Pre-service Teachers’ Perception of Teacher
Training. Poster presented at the 2013 UTB 15th Annual Research Symposium,
Brownsville, TX.
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Hruska, J. & Lu, M. (2013). Teacher’s Attitudes towards Project Based Learning in the
South Texas Region. Poster presented at the 2013 UTB 15th Annual Research
Symposium, Brownsville, TX.
Resendez, J., Miles, R., Canut-Gutirrez, C., Guerrero, O., & Lu, M. (2013). Attitudes
Towards the Learning Enrichment Center at UTB. Poster presented at the 2013 UTB 15th
Annual Research Symposium, Brownsville, TX.
Esparza, J. & Lu, M. (2013). Student Perceptions on Open-Ended and Multiple-Choice
Assessments in an Advanced Algebra II Course. Poster presented at the 2013 UTB 15th
Annual Research Symposium, Brownsville, TX.
Lu, M. (2012). Instructional Methods and Learning Effectiveness of the Use of Seal Type
Calligraphy for the Centered Tip Technique for Beginning Learners of CFL. Paper
presented at the 8th International Conference on Hanzi Shufa Calligraphy Education
(ASSCE 2012), Georgetown, TX.
Lu, M. (2012). Han Character Learning and Teaching Using Scratch: An Empirical Study.
Paper presented at the 2012 American Association for Chinese Studies (AACS) 54th
Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Lu, M., Ward, H., Zhang, Z., Overton, T., & Gawenda, P. (2012). Creating Effective
Research-Oriented Programs for Teachers’ Professional Development and Continuing
Education. Paper presented at the CREATE 2012 Research Conference on Teacher
Education, San Antonio, TX.
Lu, M. (2012). Impact of Embodied Cognition, Imagination, and Technology on Learning
Chinese Characters. Poster presented at the 2012 Association of Psychological Science
(APS) Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
Lu, M. (2011). Chinese Character Learning: Using Embodiment in Initial Stage. Paper
presented at the 2011 American Association for Chinese Studies (AACS) 53rd Annual
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Lu, M. & Black, J. (2011). Improving the Retention of Chinese Characters Through the Use
of Embodied Animation. Poster presented at the 2011 Association for Psychological
Science (APS) 23rd Annual Convention, D.C.
Lu, M. & Lu, C. (2011). Learning Han Characters and Chinese Language Using Scratch: A
Design-Based Approach. Paper presented at the Scratch Day @ Packer Conference,
Brooklyn, NY.
Lu, M.T., Hallman, G. & Black, J. (2010). Effective Designs of the Computer-Assisted
Chinese Learning Program for Beginning Learners of Chinese Characters. Paper
presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government,
Healthcare, and Higher Education, Orlando, FL.
Lu, M.T., Hallman, G. & Black, J. (2010). The Development of Embodied Animations for
Chinese Characters. Paper presented at the Ed-Media: World Conference on
Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Toronto, Canada.
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Lu, M.T., Hallman, G. & Black, J. (2010). Evidence for the Use of Embodied Animations in
Chinese Character Learning. Full paper presented at the Ed-Media: World Conference
on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Toronto, Canada.
Lu, M.T., Wu, C.Y., Fadjo, C. & Black, J. (2010). Future Trends in Chinese Character
Teaching: Use of Embodiment and Technologies in Classrooms. Full Paper presented at
the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
2010, San Diego, CA.
Lu, M., Wu, C., Martin, E. & Shah, R. (2009). The Effects of Computer-Assisted Language
Learning (CALL) in Grammar Classrooms. Full paper presented at the Ed-Media: World
Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Honolulu,
HI.
Lu, M., Hung, K., Wu, C., Long, Y. & Lu, C. (2009). Learning Vocabulary in Different
Ways? Implications from a Cultural Variation Model. Paper presented at the Ed-Media:
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications,
Honolulu, HI.
Fadjo, C.L., Lu, M., Black, J.B. (2009). Instructional Embodiment and Video Game
Programming in an After School Program. Paper presented at the Ed-Media: World
Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Honolulu,
HI.
Lu, M. (2008). A Matter of Self-Confidence and Practice Effect on Mathematics: A
Comparison Study of American and Taiwanese Eighth Graders Using Mathematics
Achievement Model. Paper presented at the Comparative and International Education
Society (CIES) Annual Conference, Teachers College Columbia University, New York,
NY.
Lu, M., Lin, Y. & Hung, K. (2008). Learning L2 Vocabulary Pronunciation Using DKE
Model. Full paper presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,
Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
Lu, M., Hung, K. & Song, S. (2008). The Cultural Variation of E-Learning Strategies,
Beliefs, and Behaviors between Easterners and Westerners: First Look at the Model.
Paper presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government,
Healthcare, and Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
Lu, M. & Wu, C. (2008). Vocabulary Learning Strategies for Second Language Learners.
Paper presented at the 2008 International Conference on Language Teaching and
Learning, Sha-Lu, Taichung, Taiwan.
Lu, M., Lin, Y, & Wu, C. (2008). The DKE Model Revisited: The Influence of Multimediatriggered 1st- and 2nd-hand Experiences on L2 Learning. Full paper presented at the
2008 International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, Sha-Lu, Taichung,
Taiwan.
Lin, Y., Lu, M. & Hung, K. (2008). The DKE Model Revisited: The Multimedia Effects of
1st and 2nd Hand Experiences on L2 Learning. Paper presented at the Comparative and
International Education Society (CIES) Annual Conference, Teachers College Columbia
University, New York, NY.
Lu, M., Lin, Y., & Hung, K. (2008). The Applications of Multimedia-induced First- and
Second- Hand Experiences of DKE Model for Language Learning. Paper presented at
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the Northeast Association for Language Learning Technology (NEALLT) 2008 Annual
Conference, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ.
Lu, M. (2008). DKE for L2 Learning. Paper presented at The 42nd Annual TESOL
Convention & Exhibit (TESOL 2008 Electronic Village), New York, NY.
Peng, A. & Lu, M. (2008). ESL Content-Based Learning Using Microsoft Online Lesson
Plans. Paper presented at The 42nd Annual TESOL Convention & Exhibit (TESOL 2008
Electronic Village), New York, NY.
Peng, A. & Lu, M. (2008). Using Microsoft Excel as a Mindtool for ESL Learning. Paper
presented at The 42nd Annual TESOL Convention & Exhibit (TESOL 2008 Electronic
Village), New York, NY.
Black, J.B., Chan, M., Fadjo, C., Shin, J., Lu, M. (2008). Synergistic effect of enacting,
visualizing, and manipulating codes in Scratch to promote understanding of
programming and mathematical concepts. Paper presented at the Scratch@MIT
Conference, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.
Fadjo, C.L., Shin, J., Lu, M., Chan, M., Black, J.B. (2008). Embodied Cognition and Video
Game Programming. Paper presented at Ed-Media: World Conference on Educational
Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Vienna, Austria.
Lu, M., Lin, Y., & Hung, K. (2008). The DKE Model in L2 Learning: The influence of 1sthand and 2nd-hand experiences. Paper presented at the 2008 Psychology and Social
Justice Conference at New School, New York, NY.
Lu, M. & Wu, C. (2008). Vocabulary Learning Strategies of Second Language Learners.
Paper presented at the 2008 Psychology and Social Justice Conference at New School,
New York, NY.
Lu, M. & Tai, Y. (2008). Taiwan’s Transitional Justice: An Examination of Free Chinese
Monthly (1982-1990). Poster presented at the 2008 Psychology and Social Justice
Conference at New School, New York, NY.
Lu, M. & Lin, Y. (2007). The Effect of Multimedia-induced 1st and 2nd Hand Experiences
on L2 Learning: An Examination of DKE Model. Paper presented at the NYS TESOL
2007 Annual Conference, White Plains, NY.
Lu, M. (2007). The Influence of Self-Confidence and Practice Effect on Mathematical
Achievement: Using American and Taiwanese Eighth Graders in TIMSS 2003 as an
Example. Full paper presented at the New York University International Education
Conference, New York, NY.
Lu, M. (2005). Teaching Strategies to Improve First and Second Graders’ Memory for
Mathematics Learning. Paper presented at Harvard University Graduate School of
Education 2005 Student Research Conference and International Forum (SRC/IF),
Cambridge, MA.
Lu, M. (2005). Learning from Japanese Mathematics Instruction Experience: a First Look at
Japanese Primary School Mathematics Teachers and Their Teaching Mathematics. Paper
presented at Harvard University Graduate School of Education 2005 Student Research
Conference and International Forum (SRC/IF), Cambridge, MA.
Lu, M. (2005). The Study of Visual Perception on Chinese and American L2 Learners’
Vocabulary Obtainment- Using Shape as an Example. Paper presented at the Chinese
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American Academic and Professional Society (CAAPS) Annual Conference, Flushing,
NY.
Lu, M. (2004). The Study of Taiwanese Students' Strategies for Preparing for Graduate
Record Examination (GRE)- using Columbia University students as an example. Paper
presented at the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Annual
Conference, Brigham Young University, Salt Lake City, UT.
Lu, M. (2003). Facilitating a Child-Parent-School Connection through Homework
Assistance: An Intervention to Achieve Greater Motivation in Adolescents and
Academic Performance. Paper presented at Harvard University Graduate School of
Education. 2003 Student Research Conference and International Forum (SRC/IF),
Cambridge, MA.
Lu, M. (2003). Is the College Entrance Examination in Taiwan the Best Option for High
School Students? Paper presented at the Comparative and International Education
Society (CIES) Annual Conference, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Lu, M. (1999). A Study of the Problems that Families in Farming Villages Have and the
Intervention of the Rural Elderly Both in the Process of Choosing Spouses for Their
Adult Children and Their Influence and Views after Their Children’s Marriages. Paper
presented at the Taiwan Rural Sociology Society Annual Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lu, M. (1998). A Survey Study of NTU Students’ Knowledge and Acceptability of Chinese
Traditional Medicine and Traditional Treatment. Paper presented at the Chinese Family
Care Association Annual Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lu, M. (1997). Family Care: Parents and Children’s Relationships from a College Student’s
Perspective. Paper presented at the Chinese Family Care Association Annual
Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.
Paper Presentations in Progress
Lu, M. (2014). Perspectives of CAQDAS Learning and Implementing from Novices: A Case
Study. Paper to be presented at the Tenth International Conference on Technology,
Knowledge and Society, Madrid, Spain. (accepted)
Lu, M., Ward, H., Overton, T. & Shin, Y. (2013). Effective Research Education for
Teachers’ Professional Development- Using an APA Workshop as an example. Paper to
be presented at the CREATE 2013 Research Conference on Teacher Education, Austin,
TX. (under review)
Lu, M., Kang, S., & Sandoval, Z.V. (2014). 3D Animations of Body Movement and
Imagination for Language Learning. Paper to be presented at the 2014 AZCALL
Conference, Tempe, AZ. (under review)
Groves, P. & Lu, M. (2014). First Year and Preservice Teachers’ Perception of Teacher
Training: A Case Study in a Southern State in USA. Paper to be presented at the 2014
International Conference on Education and Social Sciences (INTCESS14), Istanbul,
Turkey. (accepted)
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AWARDS AND HONORS
U.S. White House, D.C., 05/2011
Presidential Volunteer Award –serving Taiwanese Community in Greater New York
China Synergy Programme, China, 07/2008
Selected Delegate –The 9th China Synergy Programme for Outstanding Youth
Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA, 05/2003
Elected as ‘Class Marshal’ –honorable Graduate Representative position
Excellent Leadership Award –East Asian Education Association
Picture on Homepage –demonstrating writing calligraphy at Multicultural Festival
Fu Hsing Kang College, Taipei, Taiwan, 04/2000
Honorable Military Officer Medal
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Elected as ‘Graduate Representative,’ Department of Agricultural Extension, 06/1999
Presidential Award with scholarships for Outstanding Academic Performance,
1997;1998
Elected as ‘Student Representative,’ College of Agriculture, 03/1997
Elected as ‘Student Representative,’ Student Congress, 03/1997
Student Representative for all Cultural, Art, and Academic Societies, 1997-1998
Youth Development Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan, 06/1998
Work of Excellence with scholarship, from Taiwan Vice-President; Awarded $15,000.00
Taipei City Collegiate Calligraphy Invitational Tournament, Taipei, Taiwan, 05/1998
Champion in Xin-Shu Contest (Scrabbling Type); Awarded $1,500.00
1st Place in Li-Shu Contest (Clerical Type); Awarded $1,500.00
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA), member, 2012-present
Association for Psychological Science (APS), member, 2011-present
Cognitive Science Society (CogSci), member, 2011-present
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), member, 2008present
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Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), member, 2009-present
Northeast Association for Language Learning Technology (NEALLT), member, 2008-2010
Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), member, 2003-present
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), member, 2007-present
New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NYS TESOL),
member, 2007-present
Taiwan Psychology Network (TPN), Mentoring Committee member, 2006-2007; member,
2005-present
American Psychological Association (APA), member, 2005-present
American Educational Research Association (AERA), member, 2007-present
American Association for Chinese Studies (AACS), member, 2011-present
East Asian Education Association (EAEA), Harvard University Graduate School of Education,
Co-Chair, 2002-2003
Student Research Conference and International Forum (SRC/IF), Proposal Evaluation
Committee, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, 2002-2003
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Journal Reviewer
Ad Hoc Reviewer, the Journal of the NUS Teaching Academy (JNUSTA), 2012
Ad Hoc Reviewer, the Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), 2012
American Education Research Association (AERA), U.S.A.
Paper Reviewer, 2007
Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA), U.S.A.
Proposal Reviewer, 2012
Teachers College Record (TCR), New York, NY, U.S.A.
Book Reviewer, 01/2008-08/2008
New York Academic Forum, TECO, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Invited Speaker, 04/2009
Chinese American Academic & Professional Society (CAAPS), New York, NY, U.S.A.
Invited Speaker, 08/2010
Invited Speaker, 09/2009
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Invited Speaker, 08/2006
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Cultural Division, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Invited Speaker, 10/2009
Scratch Day at TC Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University, U.S.A.
Invited Speaker, 05/2009
Invited Speaker, 05/2008
Time Management Workshop, Columbia University, U.S.A.
Invited Speaker, 09/2011
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications,
U.S.A.
Presider, 2008
World Conference on E-learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher
Education, U.S.A.
Presider, 2009
Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Annual Conference, U.S.A.
Presider, 2008
American Association for Chinese Studies (AACS) Annual Conference, U.S.A.
Panel Organizer and Chair, 2012
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICAITONS
TESOL Teacher Certificate, September 2003
Statistical applications
SPSS; SAS; R; M-Plus; S-Plus; & HLM.
Computer skills
Windows OS & Macintosh OS; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage,
OneNote, Access, & Outlook); MS-DOS; Scratch; Flash; Camtasia; MovieMaker; Final Cut Pro;
STELLA; NetLogo; Inspiration; Cmap Tools; VB; QB; & BASIC
COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville, TX
Department level:
a. Chair, Search Committee (Research Methodology), 2013
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b. Serve as an informal consultant to suggest research projects in and out of the
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, 2012-present
College level:
a. Co-organizer and Full Member, Research Council (Center for Educational
Development and Innovation), 2012-present
b. Member, Research Faculty Committee for EDFR 6300 Course assessment
development and textbook selection, 2012-2013
c. Member, Doctoral Program Committee, 2012-present
University level:
a. Student Conduct Hearing Officer (2012-2013)
b. TEN Initiative Member (Transforming Education through Neuroscience and
Undergraduate Research), 2012-present
c. Faculty Senator (Department of TLI Representative, 2013-2015)
d. Academic Program Review Peer Reviewer (for Academic Affairs and the Office of
Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness (OIRPE), 2013-2014)
Community level:
a. Served as a Special Awards judge at the 53rd Annual RGV Regional Science &
Engineering Fair, Brownsville, TX (February, 2013)
b. The South Texas Project: Academic Program Working Group (Social Sciences),
UTPA & UTB, TX (October, 2013-present)
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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President, Teachers College Taiwanese Student Association (TCTSA), 07/2005-06/2006
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President, Teachers College Taiwanese Club (TC-TC), 07/2006-02/2008
Taiwanese Collegian (TC), 2005-2011
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Chair, Organization and Training Committee
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Co-Chair, Research and Development Committee
Formosan Association for Public Affairs, DC, 2005-2012
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Member, Young Professional Group (FAPA-YPG)
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Founding Member, Young Professional Group in New York/ New Jersey (FAPA-YPGNY/NJ)
Taiwanese Association of America- Greater New York Chapter, New York, NY, 2003-2011
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Volunteer, Conferences and various community events
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Member, Taiwan Heritage Week Committee
Taiwan Center- New York (TWC-NY), 2005-2011, Member
Taiwan Charity, New York, NY, 2009-present
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Founding Member
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Volunteer, Taiwan Morakot Typhoon and Flood Rescue activities
Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Student Association (ITASA), 06/2006
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Invited Speaker, Traditional Cultures and Heritages in Taiwan
Columbia University, New York, NY
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Vice President, Columbia Taiwanese Student Association (CTSA), 07/2004-06/2005
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Founding member, Columbia University DocNet, 07/2005-06/2006
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Campus Tour Guide, 08/2004-07/2012
Federation of Taiwanese Student Association in New York (FTSANY), New York, NY
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Member, Executive Committee, 07/2004-06/2005
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2003-2011
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Instructor, Calligraphy Workshop/ Chinese Medicine Workshop/ Eastern Numerology
Workshop
Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA, 09/2002-06/2003
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Committee Member of Decoration Division, Multicultural Festival
Harvard University Cronkhite Graduate Center, Cambridge, MA, 10/2002-06/2003
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Member, Resident Activity Committee
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 08/2002-06/2003
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Campus Tour Guide
Taipei City Shihlin District Farmers’ Association, Taipei, Taiwan, 08/1998-09/1998
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Administrative Assistant (Promotion Division), assisted with the promotional work in the
four main fields of the association (Agriculture, Supply and Marketing, Health and
Recreation, and Home Economics)
Taiwan Government, Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission, Taiwan, 06/1998-08/1998
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Counselor (Student Affairs Division), “Overseas Chinese Youth Language Training and
Study Tour to Taiwan”
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