Linting Zheng

Shanghai Pudong Institute of Education Development

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Linting Zheng is a rising scholar in early childhood education and educational technology, whose work bridges tangible programming, robotics, and safety education for young learners. Her most-cited paper, "Learning to code and coding to learn: A robotics curriculum integrating tangible programming and road safety education for young children" (2024, 8 citations), exemplifies her innovative approach to integrating computational thinking with real-world contexts. Zheng’s research focuses on designing developmentally appropriate curricula that empower children to learn coding through hands-on, interactive experiences, while simultaneously fostering critical life skills like road safety awareness. By combining robotics with tangible programming interfaces, she addresses the challenge of making abstract coding concepts accessible to preschoolers, demonstrating how play-based learning can cultivate both technical and social competencies. Though early in her career, Zheng’s work has already garnered attention for its practical impact, offering educators a replicable model for embedding STEM education into everyday learning. Her contributions highlight the potential of interdisciplinary curricula to prepare young children for a technology-driven world, positioning her as a thoughtful voice in the evolving landscape of early childhood STEM education.