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Dr. Yan Yan serves as Assistant Professor of Literacy and Language Education in the Department of Teacher Education at Lamar University's College of Education and Human Development. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston, she brings K-12 ESL teaching and debate coaching experience to her academic role while advising Kappa Delta Epsilon and Kappa Delta Pi education honor societies.
Research Focus: Her work centers on second language literacy development, Science of Teaching Reading implementation, and technology integration for English learners. She investigates orthographic processing, multicultural pedagogy, and teacher preparation efficacy through both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2024) shows increasing emphasis on AI in ELA classrooms and assistive technologies, with publications spanning teacher training journals, literacy yearbooks, and international conference proceedings. Her research consistently addresses practical classroom applications of literacy theory.
Awards:
- Lamar University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Excellence in Course Development (2025)
- Lamar University Beta Xi Chapter Outstanding Body of International Service and Scholarship (2024)
Academic Service: Dr. Yan contributes to university-wide committees including Research Council and Presidential Scholarship selection, while leading departmental curriculum development. She reviews for the Journal of Research in Reading and AERA, demonstrating scholarly engagement beyond campus.
Teaching Practice: She designs courses connecting literacy theory to K-12 classroom realities, from undergraduate Diversity of Learners to graduate-level Second Language Literacy, emphasizing evidence-based strategies for diverse student populations.
