Beijing Normal University, China
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🎓 Academic and Professional Background
Mrs. Du Lei, a Ph.D. candidate at the Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, specializes in technology-enhanced science education, professional development for science teachers, online learning, and learning analytics. As a principal investigator or core team member, she has contributed to over ten research projects and authored or co-authored more than 30 publications, including journal articles, books, and digital resources. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing educational research and improving science education practices through the integration of innovative technologies.
🔍 Research Contributions
This study explored how Chinese elementary students perceive scientists, emphasizing gender and grade-level differences using the Draw-A-Scientist Test (DAST). A total of 1,335 students from grades 3 to 5 shared drawings, which were analyzed using a novel coding protocol and epistemic network analysis. Findings revealed culturally hybrid conceptions, blending traditional stereotypes with modern elements, differing from Western norms. Boys showed stronger appearance-based stereotypes but imagined broader scientific roles. Fourth-graders offered the most diverse depictions, highlighting it as a key transitional stage. The study underscores the urgency to reform Chinese science education to promote inclusive and equitable scientific identities.
Notable Publicationsđź“„
📄Exploring Elementary Students’ Perceptions of Scientists Through Drawing and Epistemic Network Analysis: Uncovering Differences by Grade and Gender
Author(s): Shuwen Yu, Lei Du, Yeling Xie, Zongyan Chen
Journal: Research in Science Education
Year: 2025
đź“„Sentiments and achievements in online training: insights from machine learning and sequential analysis
Author(s): Ning Ma, Yifan Sun, Lei Du
Journal: Education and Information Technologies
Year: 2025
đź“„Different types of textual cues in educational animations: Effect on science learning outcomes, cognitive load, and self-efficacy among elementary students
Author(s): Lei Du, Xiaoyu Tang, Jingying Wang
Journal: Education and Information Technologies
Year: 2025
đź“„Examining learning outcomes and engagement in online peer assessment: the impact of social network prestige among teacher-learners
Author(s): Lei Du, Yi-Fan Sun, Ning Ma
Journal: Interactive Learning Environments
Year: 2025
đź“„Knowledge map-based online micro-learning: impacts on learning engagement, knowledge structure, and learning performance of in-service teachers
Author(s): Ma, Ning; Zhao, Feilong; Zhou, Peng-Qin; He, Jun-Jie; Du, Lei
Journal: Interactive Learning Environments
Year: 2023
đź“„The comparison of two automated feedback approaches based on automated analysis of the online asynchronous interaction: a case of massive online teacher training
Author(s): Ma, Ning; Zhang, Yan-Ling; Liu, Chun-Ping; Du, Lei
Journal: Interactive Learning Environments
Year: 2023