Lisha Xu

Lisha Xu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Asian Studies at Mount Holyoke College, where she teaches Chinese language courses at all levels. Her research focuses on pedagogical innovation in Chinese language education, particularly through technology integration and inclusive teaching practices.

Education:

• M.A., University of Iowa
• B.A., Shandong University

Research Interests: Specializes in Chinese character acquisition, technology-assisted learning (CALL), social media-enhanced pedagogy, blended learning approaches, and inclusive classroom strategies for foreign language education. Her work emphasizes practical applications for beginning to advanced learners.

Publication Trends: Recent works demonstrate a consistent focus on integrating technology into Chinese language pedagogy, developing teaching materials, and promoting autonomous learning through digital tools. Publications include textbooks, conference papers on CALL implementation, and research on social media-enhanced learning.