Dr Ning Zhang

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy - University of Adelaide
• Master of Educational Studies - University of Queensland
• Graduate Diploma in Education - University of Adelaide
• Bachelor of Arts - China

Teaching Interests

Dr Zhang has extensive experience in teaching Chinese as a second language at university level having taught at the University of Adelaide since 1989, and previously at Griffith University. She has taught Chinese at all levels from beginners to native speaker classes. She has also been engaged in supervision of Honours thesis. In Semester 1 2009, Dr Zhang coordinates and teaches the following courses:

• Translation for Chinese Speakers (CHIN 3221)
• Translation for Chinese Speakers: project (CHIN 3222)

In Semester 2 Dr zhang will coordinate and teach Chinese language courses for Non-background peakers at level II and level III.

Research Interests

Dr Zhang conducts research in history and state of education in China, and comparative studies in vocational education. She has also published work on teaching Chinese language. Her recent research projects include:

• "The Teachers Development in Chinese Vocational Schools"
• "Issues of Vocational Education in China"
• "School curriculum Reform and Development"
• "The Teaching of Chinese as a Second Language"

Publications

• 2009 - (Monograph) UNDERPINNING CHINA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH, A Study of Urban Secondary Vocational and Technical Education 1978 - 2000, Bermany, Saarbrucken:VDM Verlag Dr. Muller. ISBN: 978-3-639-20391-2. 321 pages.

• 2009 - "The Rise and Decline of Vocational Education: China's Experience 1985 - 2005". The International Journal of the Humanities, Vol 7, No.8, pp.133-149. ISSN:1447-9508.

• 2009 - "Cong Shijie Zhiye Jiaoyu Fazhan Licheng Kan Zhongguo ZhiyeJiaoyu Fazhan" [A Study on Vocational Education Development in China from the Perspective of Vocational Education History in the World]. Jiaoyu Yanjiu [Educational Research], No.2, pp.97-102. ISSN: 1002-5731.

• 2008 - "The Choice of Vocational Education for Senior Secondary Students in Urban China". International Journal of Learning, Vol 15, No.4, pp.205-216. ISSN: 1447-9494.

• 2007 - (book review) Gerard A. Postiglione (Ed) (2006) Education and Social Change in China: Inequality in a Market Economy, The China Journal, No. 58, July 2007, pp.161-164. ISSN: 1324-9347.

• 2006 - "Aodaliya Zhiye Jishu Jiaoyu Sichao yu Shijian" [The Philosophy of Vocational Education and Its Practice in Australia], in He Ouyang (Ed.) Zhiye Jiaoyu Jiben Wenti Yanjiu [Studies of Fundamental Issues on Vocational Education], pp.184-204. ISBN 7-5041-3636-0.

• 2006 - "Zhuanjia Fangtan Lu" [A Record of Interviews to Expert Researchers], in He Ouyang (Ed.) Zhiye Jiaoyu Jiben Wenti Yanjiu [Studies of Fundamental Issues on Vocational Education], Beijing: Educational Science Press, pp.234-235. ISBN 7-5041-3636-0.

• 2000 - "Chuangye Jiaoyu yu Xunlian " [Entrepreneurship Education and Training], Chinese Vocational and Technical Education [Zhongguo Zhiye Jishu Jiaoyu], No.2, pp.46-47. ISSN: 1004-9290.

• 1999 - "Overseas Vocational and Technical Education and Training", World Vocational and Technical Education [Shijie Zhiye Jishu Jiaoyu], No.3, pp.6-8.

• 1994 - "On Designing a Chinese Language Course for Background Students in Australian Universities", Language and Education: Selected Papers of International Language in Education Conference, Hong Kong, pp.230-236.

• 1992 - "A Conflict of Interests: Current Problems in Educational Reform", in Andrew Watson (Ed.), Economic Reform and Social Change in China, London: Routledge, pp.144-170. ISBN: 0415069734.

• 1992 (with Sylvia Chan) - "The Teaching of Chinese to Background Students at the University of Adelaide", in Kam Louie (Ed.) New Developments in Chinese Language Teaching and Teacher Training, Melbourne & Brisbane, Asialink & Key Centre for Asian Languages and Studies, pp.10-13.

 

Professional Interests

Dr Zhang has professional level NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) qualifications (Mandarin to English, English to Mandarin). She undertakes interpreting and translation work for the University when required. Dr Zhang has also been engaged in translation for joint research projects between Australia and China, which include:

• 2005 - Translation for Misko, J. et.al, Linking Vocational Education and Training with Industry in Australia and China, Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). ISBN-1-9208-9699-6.
• 2002 - Translation for Misko, J. et. al, Linkages between Secondary and Post-Secondary Vocational Education and Training in China and Australia, Adelaide: NCVER. ISBN-1-7409-6096-3.

Community Engagement

Dr Zhang is a member of Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA) Subject Advisory Committee and has served on various SSABSA committees for over fifteen years.

Entry last updated: Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009