Di Liang

Di Liang is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Linguistics and Assistant Director of the Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) at The Pennsylvania State University's College of Education. His roles include teaching Academic English courses, preparing students for TOEFL/IELTS/SAT exams, and contributing to curriculum development and language teacher education initiatives.

• B.A. in English, Chengdu University of Technology, China
• M.Ed. in Foreign Language Education, University of Pittsburgh
• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Penn State

His research focuses on the intersection of language education, teacher education, and social justice, with particular emphasis on rural education contexts and curriculum development. Recent publications analyze pedagogical practices in rural Chinese primary schools, pandemic-era online teaching adaptations, and EFL instructional strategies in South Korea.

Key article trends show concentration in rural ELT, digital pedagogy during crises, and instructional materials analysis. His work spans curriculum design, cross-cultural teaching challenges, and equity-focused educational practices.