Scholars@Duke
Tong Zhang

Tong Zhang

Assistant Professor in English Language at Duke Kunshan University
DKU Faculty

Scholarly Works

The development of writing programs in Sino-foreign joint-venture universities in China: Opportunities, challenges, and pathways forward

Journal article Journal of Second Language Writing · April 28, 2026 This study examines how undergraduate writing is organized and taught in English-Medium-Instruction (EMI) Sino-foreign joint-venture universities (JVUs) in China, a growing form of transnational higher education. Drawing on a survey of writing-program lead ... Full text Link to item Cite

A measure of college student trust in their instructor

Journal article Frontiers in Education · March 16, 2026 IntroductionIn this study we aimed to develop a psychometrically validated instrument to measure college students’ trust in their instructor. Recent studies have shown tha ... Full text Cite

Investigating dimensions of instructor trust using the words of undergraduate STEM students

Journal article Frontiers in Education · July 14, 2025 IntroductionRecent work has shown that student trust in their instructor is a key moderator of STEM student buy-in to evidence-based teaching practices (EBTs), enhancing positive student outcomes such as performan ... Full text Cite

Who is in Our STEM Courses and How do We Know? Student Self-Descriptions, Intersectionality and Inclusive Education.

Journal article CBE life sciences education · March 2025 The aim of inclusive education is to provide a supportive space for students from every background. The theory of intersectionality suggests that multiple identities intersect within social spaces to construct specific positionalities. To support the heter ... Full text Open Access Cite

Implementing rubric co-construction in ESL writing teaching

Journal article Elt Journal · January 1, 2024 Rubrics are often used as scoring tools in evaluating student writing performance. Although there is a considerable amount of research on the use of rubrics in ESL writing instruction, little attention has been paid to studies of engaging students in rubri ... Full text Open Access Cite

Reimagining Dialogue on Identity, Language and Power

Journal article · December 12, 2023 This book reimagines dialogue as a tool to drive inquiries, encourage reflection and develop meaningful collaborations. It aims to foster public conversations surrounding identity, language and power that inspire criticality, innovation and multimo ... Full text Open Access Cite

Models of Classroom Assessment for Course-Based Research Experiences.

Journal article Frontiers in education · January 2023 Course-based research pedagogy involves positioning students as contributors to authentic research projects as part of an engaging educational experience that promotes their learning and persistence in science. To develop a model for assessing and grading ... Full text Open Access Cite