Yu-Jie Zheng
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Yu-Jie Zheng is an emerging scholar in the field of technology-enhanced language learning, with a particular focus on the intersection of educational robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and early childhood education. Her most cited work, “Analyzing learners’ English learning process involving educational robots and IoT-based toys through the lens of zone of proximal development” (2020), offers a pioneering analysis of how elementary school students engage with English through interactive, tangible technologies. Grounded in Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, Zheng’s research meticulously examines the obstacles learners face and the scaffolding processes that emerge during human-robot interaction. This contribution provides critical insights into designing developmentally appropriate, scaffolded learning environments that leverage IoT-based toys to foster language acquisition. While her citation count is still growing—reflecting the nascent stage of this interdisciplinary field—Zheng’s work is notable for its theoretical depth and practical relevance, bridging cognitive development theory with cutting-edge educational technology. Her research holds significant promise for shaping future pedagogical practices in smart classrooms and inclusive, play-based learning contexts.
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