About
Lin Guo is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University, specializing in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). She holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Education (minor in Educational Psychology) from The Ohio State University, with prior degrees from Nankai University and Nanjing University.
Research Focus: Dr. Guo's work centers on metacognitive processes, self-regulated learning, and expressive writing interventions. She investigates how mindfulness, reflection, and task instructions influence learning outcomes and well-being, particularly for minority groups and second language learners. Her methodological expertise includes meta-analysis, structural equation modeling, and longitudinal data analysis.
Recent Contributions: Her 2024 meta-analysis on mindfulness and psychological problems, 2023 studies on expressive writing among Asian populations, and 2022 work on metacognitive prompts in computer-based learning exemplify her interdisciplinary approach. These studies highlight trends toward evidence-based educational interventions and culturally responsive mental health strategies.
- Awards/Grants:
- 2024: Center of Teaching and Learning Excellence Grant for 'Understanding love across cultures'
- 2022: CNY Humanities Corridor Grant for expressive writing and minority well-being
- 2021: Departmental grant on reflection interventions in education
- Teaching: Regularly instructs courses like ENL 213 (Advanced Academic Writing) and ENL 211 (Composition for Non-Native Speakers).
- Service: Serves on academic integrity committees, curriculum development teams, and reviews for journals like Cognition and Emotion. Leads an interdisciplinary group on expressive writing and well-being across Syracuse University, the University of Rochester, and Le Moyne College.
