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Dr. Yiwen Wei is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Art Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Art Education from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree from National Taipei University of Education (Taiwan), where she majored in arts/arts education and minored in educational psychology/counseling, with an elementary teaching license.
With over seven years of prior experience teaching in Taiwanese elementary schools and art studios, Dr. Wei has expanded her work to diverse U.S. communities through research, museum collaborations, and community art projects in Florida, Maryland, and Virginia. Her cross-cultural background deeply informs her scholarly focus.
Research Interests: Dr. Wei investigates socio-cultural dimensions of art pedagogy, including:
- Social class disparities in public school art programs
- Cultural identity formation among immigrant educators
- Community-based art initiatives for resilience and connection
- Data visualization methodologies in art research
- Preservation of traditional art forms (e.g., Taiwanese puppetry)
Publication Trends: Her recent work (2019–2025) emphasizes equity-focused themes, using qualitative/ethnographic methods to explore: cultural capital in art education, immigrant experiences during the pandemic, comparative studies of socioeconomic impacts, and innovative models like museum-school partnerships. Traditional art revitalization and data-driven art pedagogy represent emerging directions.
