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Language Teacher Knowledge Hub:

An Interdisciplinary Think Tank and Toolkit for Educators

I believe that teachers have so much creativity and expertise, and together we can build a resource that reflects real-life teaching experiences, practical solutions, and innovative practices.

My goal is to open this space for everyone to contribute so we can learn from each other, share what works, and inspire better teaching and learning.

Vision and Purpose

Why Create This?

To empower language teachers with a deep understanding of how learning works, from cognitive neuroscience to educational psychology, AI, inclusion, and language policy.

To help teachers design more effective, inclusive, and engaging classes, leveraging evidence-based, cross-disciplinary knowledge.

To create a collaborative space for sharing innovations, reflecting on practice, and growing professionally.

To bridge the gap between research and classroom practice.

Key Components of the Hub

Component | Purpose | Examples

Knowledge Base / Research Repository: Access to summaries of cutting-edge research

Research Method Toolkit: Guide teachers in doing their own action research.

Teaching Material Design Lab: Training on designing innovative learning materials.

Interdisciplinary Modules: Explore relevant topics from other fields.

Teacher Sharing and Collaboration Space: Peer-to-peer learning and collaborative projects.

Training & Workshops (Live/Online): Skill-building sessions for teachers.

Action Research Incubator: Support teachers in conducting and publishing research.

Professional Growth & Reflective Practice Hub: Promote reflective and critical teaching practice.

  • Cognitive Neuroscience: attention, memory, and learning difficulties

  • Educational Psychology: Motivation, learner differences, scaffolding, feedback

  • Sociolinguistics & Culture: Language and identity, intercultural communication

  • AI & EdTech: AI for assessment, adaptive learning, personalised learning tools

  • Research Methods: Action research, classroom inquiry, analysing learning outcomes

  • Policy & Curriculum Studies: Language policy, MFL curriculum development, inclusion mandates

  • Design Thinking & UX: Designing effective and engaging learning experiences

  • Neurodiversity & Inclusion: Teaching learners with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, differentiated instruction

  • Creative Arts & Media: Incorporating arts-based, drama, gaming, and storytelling in teaching

Make it stand out

Core Themes and Interdisciplinary Topics

Let’s work together

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We can't wait to hear from you!

Calling all Mandarin teachers, educators, and researchers!

I am building an open, evolving educational toolkit of real, practical strategies to support effective Mandarin teaching — and I would love to hear from you!

Whether it’s a motivational technique that always works, a creative classroom activity, an inclusive assessment idea, or a way to engage students in interaction, please share your wisdom.

Together, we can create a rich bank of resources to inspire teachers and support learners worldwide.

Contribute from the form above.

Let’s co-create something powerful!