Svetlana CHIGAEVA-HEDDAD博士

助理教授

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-chigaeva-heddad-b73628217

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1908-8455

Svetlana joined the School of General Education and Languages of THEi as the English Team Leader in December 2020. Prior to that, she worked at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University where she contributed to the development and coordination of advanced academic language courses and literacy initiatives. She is an experienced teacher, materials writer and curriculum developer.

At THEi, Svetlana is responsible for overseeing the formal English language curriculum and managing the services offered by the Centre for Learning Enhancement. She enjoys working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and developing workshops on innovative and emerging topics. Her current interests are focused on the ethical implementation of Generative AI tools in education, as well as the role of reflective writing in work-integrated learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

2005

PhD in Applied Linguistics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

2001

MA in English (Applied Linguistics / Teaching English as a Second Language)

Iowa State University of Science and Technology, USA

1999

BA in English

Truman State University, USA

EMPLOYMENT

2020-now	Assistant Professor School of General Education and Languages, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
2017-2020	Freelance Research Writing Consultant Department of Design, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
2017-2020	Freelance Materials Writer Centre for Complimentary Studies, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
2019	Guest Lecturer Faculty of Education, University of Macau
2014-2017	Teaching Fellow English Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2009-2014	Language Instructor English Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2007-2009	Postdoctoral Fellow Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong
2004-2007	Language Instructor English Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

AWARDS

2015-2016	Faculty Award for Outstanding Performance / Achievement in Services (Team award), Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2013-2014	Faculty Award for Outstanding Performance / Achievement in Services (Team award), Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2011-2012	The President’s Award for Excellent Performance / Achievement in Services (Team award), Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2010-2011	Faculty Award for Outstanding Performance / Achievement in Services (Team award), Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2001-2004	International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2001	Aubrey Galyon Award, Iowa State University of Science and Technology
1997-1998	Freedom Support Act Undergraduate Program Fellowship, Department of State, USA
1995-1997	President’s Scholarship, Chuvash Republic, Russia

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Academic Literacy Development
AI in Education
Teacher Agency
Teacher Feedback
Writing across the Curriculum

ACADEMIC SERVICE (last 10 years)

2021-now	Chair of the Organising Committee, Second and Third Professional Development Symposia, SGEL, THEi
2014-2017	English Writing Requirement Consultant, College of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2005-2017	Reviewer, Journal of English for Academic Purposes
2005-2014	Editorial Board member, Journal of English for Academic Purposes
2014-2017	Member of the Organizing Committee, Writing Roundtable, English Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

The Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub (HKCPD Hub) for University English Teachers

RESEARCH GRANTS

Dean’s Reserve, Faculty of Humanities, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK$105,575, Improving English Writing Requirement feedback through genre approach (with C. Burns as Co-PI). 2016-2018.
Dean’s Reserve, Faculty of Humanities, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK$79,275, Empowering learning: Introducing continuous feedback practices in English language courses (with K. Troshina, Z. Abenoja, K. Chan, E. Ho, E. Tindall, D. Zou). 2015-2016.
Collaborative Grant for Language Enhancement, University Grants Commission, HK SAR, HK$3,280,000, Supporting and developing students’ English literacy practices in the disciplines (D. Lughmani as PI, with B. Morrison, F. Williams, H. Wong, A. Northern, E. Bankowski). 2014-2016.
Funding from Deputy President, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK$200,000, Developing innovative online language learning support activities for the implementation of English Writing Requirement (D. Lughmani as PI, with B. Dy, J. Lo, A. Northern, M. Raquel, G. Au Yeung, C.W.Y Chau, W.S. Chan). 2014-2015.
Quality Education Fund, Education Bureau, HK SAR, HK$4,373,700, Promoting New Literacies in Hong Kong schools (Dr. M. Clark as PI, with Dr J. Luk, M. Lo). 2008-2010.

PUBLICATIONS (last 10 years)

Chigaeva-Heddad, S. (2022). Futures literacy: The concept and potential application in applied degree education. In Hong, C. & Ma, W.W.K. (Eds.), Applied degree education and the future of learning (pp. 97-112). Singapore: Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9812-5_5
Chigaeva-Heddad, S. (2021). English language teaching in a vocational institute of higher education in Hong Kong. In Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference: Current Trends in Teaching Foreign Languages (pp. 340-345). Voronezh, Russia.
Chigaeva-Heddad, S.I. (2020). Supporting research and publication needs of early career teaching staff in a vocationally-oriented higher education institute. In Linguistics, linguodidactics, translation studies: Topical issues and research perspectives. Cheboksary: Chuvash State University Press.
Burns, C., Chigaeva-Heddad, S., and Leung, M. (2019). "Otherwise good luck...": Patterns of use associated with good in teacher feedback. Asian EFL Journal, 3(4), 293-315. Available at https://www.elejournals.com/1963/asian-efl-journal/asian-efl-journal-volume-23-issue-3-4-may-2019/.
Wong, K.Y.E., and Chigaeva-Heddad, S. (2018). Academic research in vocationally-oriented higher education: Perspectives from teaching staff. In Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Education. Tokyo, Japan: IAFOR. Available at http://papers.iafor.org/wp-content/uploads/papers/ace2018/ACE2018_43087.pdf.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS, GUEST LECTURES, AND INTERVIEWS (last 5 years)

Building and supporting communities of learners. Writing Cafe@PolyU Guest Talk, English Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 31 October 2022.
Opening and Closing Sessions. The Second Professional Development Symposium: Futures of Learning and Teaching, School of General Education and Languages, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, 21 June 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAI82kxzsRQ&list=PLviatFi5mJdeBy84kgTExtYLPJVyKbCJX&index=2
Revisiting the specificity debate. WR22 Roundtable, English Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 20 May 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZxMRmDpm0k&list=PLXuvlaVwcr2rnsARgYuInuhBr26VcdEn_&t=14s
Data visualisation in language programme coordination. The 18th Virtual CamTESOL Conference: Changing Approaches and Expanding Dimensions in Global ELT, 18-20 February 2022.
Episode of Teachers’ Lift with Host Dr Aditi Jhaveri, 27 January 2022. https://soundcloud.com/user-542340935/ep42_svetlana
Using Tableau for data analysis and visualisation of student performance and learning perception data (with Tsui, H.W. G. & Chan, S.Y.J.). Digital Future Day: Data Visualisation, Vocational Training Council of Hong Kong, 22 and 29 October 2021.
Continuous feedback on teaching: Why and how. First Professional Development Symposium: Reflection on Pedagogy in the 21st Century, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, 3 June 2021.
English language teaching in a vocational institute of higher education in Hong Kong (plenary talk). The Fifth International Conference: Current Trends in Teaching Foreign Languages, Voronezh State Pedagogical University, Russia, 22 April 2021.
From code-switching to protest graffiti: An overview of language-related research in Hong Kong. Guest Lecture, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Chuvash State University, Russia, 5 March 2020.
Academic research in vocationally-oriented higher education: Perspectives from teaching staff (with K.Y.E. Wong). The Asian Conference on Education, IAFOR, Tokyo, Japan, 13-15 Oct 2018.
“Otherwise, good luck…”: Various uses of good in teachers’ response to writing (with C. Burns and M. Leung). International Conference on Research and Publication, TESOL Asia, Philippines, 24-26 Aug 2018.