Biography

  • I am an Associate Professor of Sociology of Education and the Director of the Global Center for Inclusive Education at East China Normal University, a leading institution in education in China. I have a long-term research interest in educational equity and gender socialization. 🇨🇳
  • I have had the privilege of visiting internationally prestigious institutions to explore comparative education at a global scale, including the University of Cambridge (UK), the University of Hamburg (Germany), the University of Strasbourg (France), École Normale SupĂ©rieure de Lyon (France), and the University of California, Berkeley (US). 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇺🇸
  • I was trained in Sociology at École Normale SupĂ©rieure de Lyon, France, and in Educational Policy Studies at East China Normal University, China. 🇫🇷 🇨🇳
Interests
  • Social Equity and School Education of Migrant Children
  • Gender Socialization in Schools
  • Internationalization and French Higher Education Reform
  • Governance of Interdisciplinary Research
Education

  • PhD in Sociology, 2014

    École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, France

  • PhD in Educational Policy Studies, 2014

    East China Normal University, China

  • M.A. in Education, 2009

    East China Normal University, China

Academic Positions

 
 
 
 
 
Faculty of Education, East China Normal University (ECNU)
Associate Professor
Faculty of Education, East China Normal University (ECNU)
Dec 2018 – Present Shanghai, China
 
 
 
 
 
Faculty of Education, East China Normal University (ECNU)
Director of Global Center for Inclusive Education
Faculty of Education, East China Normal University (ECNU)
Dec 2018 – Present Shanghai, China
 
 
 
 
 
Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
Visiting Fellow
Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
Jun 2022 – Present Cambridge, UK
 
 
 
 
 
Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge
Visiting Scholar
Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge
Jun 2022 – Aug 2023 Cambridge, UK
 
 
 
 
 
Faculty of Education, East China Normal University (ECNU)
Deputy director of Research operations office
Faculty of Education, East China Normal University (ECNU)
Dec 2018 – Dec 2020 Shanghai, China
 
 
 
 
 
Ministry of Education, The People’s Republic of China
Advisor of Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges
Ministry of Education, The People’s Republic of China
Oct 2016 – Feb 2017 Beijing, China
 
 
 
 
 
Faculty of Education, East China Normal University (ECNU)
Chenhui Scholar
Faculty of Education, East China Normal University (ECNU)
Sep 2014 – Dec 2018 Shanghai, China

Projects

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All Educational Equity Comparative Education Educational Reform Primary Education Interdisciplinary Research Gender Bias
Educational Equity and Inclusion

Educational Equity and Inclusion

Focusing on the challenges and policy responses related to educational equity and inclusion, particularly for marginalized groups such as migrant children in Shanghai.

Educational Policy and Reform

Educational Policy and Reform

Exploration of the development, implementation, and impact of educational policies and reforms, with a focus on France and China.

Teaching & Supervision

Teaching & Supervision

Courses I have taught for all levels of students: The Analysis of International Policy of Education for Master and PhD students General Introduction of French Culture and Education

Comparative and International Education

Comparative and International Education

Investigation on educational reforms and policy trends in various countries, particularly France and China, offering comparative insights into global educational governance.

Gender Socialization in Education

Gender Socialization in Education

Examination of how gender socialization influences teacher attitudes, expectations, and classroom interactions in primary schools, with a focus on educational practices in Shanghai.

Historical and Institutional Analysis of Education

Historical and Institutional Analysis of Education

Investigation on educational reforms and policy trends in various countries, particularly France and China, offering comparative insights into global educational governance.

Interdisciplinary Research

Interdisciplinary Research

Investigation on the challenges, methodologies, and systemic changes associated with interdisciplinary research in the field of education, focusing on its implementation and evaluation within higher education systems.

Teacher Education and Classroom Interaction

Teacher Education and Classroom Interaction

Investigation on how teacher attitudes and interactions with students shape educational outcomes, particularly focusing on gender dynamics in the classroom.

Recent & Upcoming Talks

Research Sharing for Cambridge Visiting Scholars
A talk to introduce my research at Cambridge.
Mar 13, 2023 7:00 PM — 7:30 PM St John's College, University of Cambridge
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Research Sharing for Cambridge Visiting Scholars

Featured Publications

January 2024 Journal of East China Normal University (Educational Sciences)
The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Interdisciplinary Research
The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Interdisciplinary Research
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January 2023 Educational Research
The Evolution and Practice ofEducation Governance Models in French Normal Universities - A Case Study of École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
The Evolution and Practice ofEducation Governance Models in French Normal Universities - A Case Study of École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
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January 2019 Educational Research
The French Sociology of Education: Cultural Legacy and Concerns over Equality
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January 2018 Educational Research
Practices on the Urban and Social Integration Policy of Migrant Children in Shanghai
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January 2014 Educational Research
Differential Teacher Attention to Boys and Girls during Interaction in Class
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Recent Publications

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Dan Zhang, Tingjie Yao (2023). Research on the Institutional Change and Evaluation Standard System of Interdisciplinary Evaluation Reform of Higher Education in France. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University (Philosophy and Social Science).

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Dan Zhang (2022). Gender differences and practice representation of teacher attitude on the perspective of gender socialization – Cases of Shanghai primary school classes. Global Education.

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Dan Zhang, Jiaqi Fan (2022). La mise en œuvre de la politique nationale de santé scolaire en Chine: Le cas des école rurales de Shanghai. Revue Internationale d’éducation de Sèvres.

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Dan Zhang (2021). From Separation to Integration: The Historical Development and Path Divergence of French Educational Inspection System Reform. Global Education.

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Dan Zhang (2021). From Separation to Integration: The Historical Development and Path Divergence of French Educational Inspection System Reform. Educational Supervision Systems and Practices in Developed Countries.

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Funding

Research on Management and Governance for Promoting Interdisciplinary Frontier Research
Shanghai Soft Science Key Project, Shanghai Science and Technology Office Mar 2022 – Feb 2023
Research on Social Space Integration of Migrant Children in Urban City: Case study of primary schools in city of Shanghai
ShuGuang Talent Program, Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Commission Nov 2020 – Dec 2023
Research on Effective Strategies towards French Internationalization for building world-class universities
National Social Science Foundation of China Sep 2019 – Dec 2022
A Fresh Prince: the culture of love in France and China today
Sino-French JoRISS program with Christine Detrez Jan 2016 – Dec 2018
The social and cultural analysis for gender differences of migrant children during the process of school education in Urban primary schools
Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China Sep 2015 – Jul 2017

Scholarships, Honors & Awards

Fellowship of China Scholarship Council
China Scholarship Council Sep 2022 – Jul 2023
ShuGuang Talent
Shanghai Educational Development Foundation Jan 2020 – Dec 2023
Grand Prize (7 Representatives Nationwide) - First Educational Forum
Nine-Three Academic Society Dec 2018 – Dec 2018
Fellowship (International-Mobilité Scientifique) of Coopération et Mobilité Internationales Rhône-Alpes, EURAXESS, and Fondation nationale Alfred Kastler
Coopération et Mobilité Internationales Rhône-Alpes, EURAXESS, and Fondation nationale Alfred Kastler, France Sep 2017 – Jul 2018
PuJiang Talent
Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau Jan 2015 – Dec 2018
Young Ambassador for Shanghai-Lyon Friendship City
Jeune Ambassadeurs de RhĂ´ne-Alpes Jan 2014
Fellowship of Coopération et Mobilité Internationales Rhône-Alpes, France
Coopération et Mobilité Internationales Rhône-Alpes, France Sep 2012 – Jul 2013
Excellent Thesis for Doctoral Degree
ENS de Lyon Sep 2009 – Jul 2014
Fellowship of China Scholarship Council
China Scholarship Council Sep 2009 – Jul 2014

Teaching & Supervision

I have been teaching students at various levels, including undergraduate, graduate, and PhD, and have supervised over 10 students through to graduation. For more details, refer to Teaching & Supervision.

Membership of Professional Bodies or Social Associations

Member of Research Committee
Knowledge, Power, and Politics (KPP) Jan 2023
Member of Research Committee
Cambridge Critical Higher Education Research Group (CCHER) Jan 2023
Committee Member
China Overseas Friendship Association of Shanghai Putuo District Jan 2021
Youth Committee Member and Educational Committee Member
Shanghai Nine-Three Academic Society Jan 2015
Member (Educational Field Representative)
Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Putuo District in Shanghai Jan 2015
Affiliated Member
Sino-French International Associated Laboratory (LIA in Lyon) Jan 2015
Director of Research Center for Educational Inclusion
East China Normal University Jan 2015
President of Young Scholar Association of Faculty of Education
East China Normal University Jan 2015
Committee Member
European and American Alumni Association in China Jan 2015

Popular Topics

China Classroom interaction comparative and international education Comparative education Curriculum management Curriculum reform Educational equity Educational history Educational inclusion Educational policy Educational reform Educational reforms France Gender bias Higher education International education Policy analysis Policy implementation Primary education Shanghai

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