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Svetlana CHIGAEVA-HEDDAD博士

助理教授

電郵 svetchi@thei.edu.hk

3890-8142

Svetlana CHIGAEVA-HEDDAD博士

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.

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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.