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Shin Chi Fame Kao, Ed.D., is a Lecturer and the Chinese Language Coordinator and Curriculum Director at the Utah Bridge Program, part of the Second Language Teaching and Research Center at the University of Utah. She is affiliated with the Department of World Languages & Cultures within the College of Humanities. Additionally, she co-teaches the Chinese Bridge course at Tooele High School in partnership with Utah State University.
Her primary research and professional interests include second language pedagogy, immersion education, curriculum development for Chinese language instruction, teacher professional development, and Chinese language proficiency assessment. These areas reflect her commitment to enhancing language teaching effectiveness and educational outcomes in K–12 and bridge program settings.
Dr. Kao's work emphasizes practical applications in language education, particularly in designing and implementing effective curricula and assessment tools for Chinese language learners. While no publications are listed in the provided text, her professional focus suggests contributions in applied linguistics and language teaching methodology.
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Dr. Kao advises and leads curriculum development within the Bridge Program, contributing to teacher training and program design. There is no mention of external grants or formal student advising (e.g., graduate students), but her role involves significant mentorship and coordination of instructional staff and educational delivery.
She is actively involved in the Second Language Teaching and Research Center at the University of Utah, where she contributes to language program innovation and implementation, particularly in Chinese language immersion and bridge education initiatives.
