Liang Li

Liang Li is an Associate Professor in Early Childhood Education at Monash University's Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD and previously worked as an early childhood teacher in Australia. Her research adopts a cultural-historical perspective to investigate infant-toddler education, play pedagogy, STEM education, and family practices in China and Australia. She has led and contributed to numerous research projects funded by organizations like the Collier Charitable Fund and Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

Key research areas include infants-toddlers' education and care, play-based learning, visual methodology, and speech development in early childhood. Li has received multiple awards, including the MGA Supervisor of the Year (2023), Dean's Excellence in Research (2015), and Dean's Teaching Awards (2013/2016). She actively collaborates with international researchers and institutions, contributing to global educational initiatives such as the National Children's Education and Care Workforce Strategy in Australia.

Her publications span 78 outputs, focusing on topics like mathematics transition in primary education, conceptual playworlds in early childhood settings, and the role of AI in educational feedback. Li's work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and inclusive societies. She supervises students in child development, STEM education, and teacher education, emphasizing culturally responsive methodologies.

Notable research projects include 'Supporting children’s mathematics transition to primary school in play' (2024-2025) and 'Victorian Curriculum F-10: Mathematics Version 2.0 - Professional Learning Program' (2023-2024). Her expertise bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational strategies, impacting policy and practice in early childhood and primary education systems.