Junjun Chen
Research Fellow
Ph.D. in Education, University of Auckland, New Zealand
MSc in Education (Cum Laude), University of Groningen, the Netherlands
B.A. in Physical Education, Northeast Normal University, China
Junjun is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research since 2010. She is currently working on the project about teachers’ use of the Science Learning Hub and its impact on teaching, learning and student engagement in science.
Junjun’s research interests also include measuring teachers’ and students’ affective and cognitive attitudes (e.g., teaching & assessment), and how these attitudes link to other educational practices (e.g., teaching practice & achievement). Junjun was previously involved, as a part-time research assistant, in three projects regarding assessment funded by the Multi-Service Education Trust in Auckland, the University of Auckland, and the Ministry of Education.
Her research methodologies are mixed in nature including classroom observations, interview, focus group discussions, archival data, and surveys. Junjun is especially experienced in managing large-scale surveys and analysing quantitative data using techniques such as effect size, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modelling (SEM). She is skilful in using quantitative data analysis statistical packages such as PASW and AMOS, and qualitative data analysis software such as Nvivo.
Journal Articles
Chen, J., & Cowie, B. (2012). A butterfly story: Being a citizen scientist. New Zealand Science Teacher,130, 34-37.
Chen, J., Cowie, B., & Oliver, K. (2011). Reading to learn about New Zealand birds in a Primary science classroom. New Zealand Science Teacher, 129, 31-33.
Chen, J. (2010). Chinese middle school teacher job satisfaction and its relationship with their moving. Asia Pacific Education Review, 11(3), 263-272.
Chen, J. (2007). Teachers’ conceptions of excellent teaching in middle schools in the north of China. Asia Pacific Education Review, 8(2), 288-297.
Manuscripts Under Review
Chen, J., & Cowie, B. Engaging primary students in learning about New Zealand birds: A socially relevant context.
Chen, J., Hattie, J., Brown, G., & Millward, P. Exploring Middle School Students’ and Parents’ Conceptions of Excellent Teaching.
Chen, J., Hattie, J., Brown, G., & Millward, P. Understanding teachers’ conceptions of excellent teaching in Chinese middle schools.
Chen, J. Measuring how Chinese middle school teachers report their own teaching.
Song, L. & Chen, J. Students’ conceptions of an excellent physical education teacher at university level.
Li, J. & Chen, J. Student
teachers’ attidues towards Phycisal Education at Chinese schools. Professional
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