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Solomon Deng Feng

CN
School of Chemistry and Environment
PhD/Associate Professor Faculty/Supervisor
Field:Science Education, Learning Sciences, Nature of Science, Personal Epistemology, Teacher Education, Curriculum and Teaching (Chemistry), 21st Century Learning
     solomon.deng@m.scnu.edu.cn
2007.8 - 2013.1  PhD     Nanyang Technological Normal University
2004.9 - 2007.6. MEd    South China Normal University
2000.9 - 2004.6. BSc     South China Normal University
2015.8 - Now    Associate Professor        South China Normal University, China
2013 - 2015      Co-Lecturer/Guest Lecturer  National Institute of Education, Singapore
2012 - 2014      Research Fellow/Associate   Nanyang Technological Normal University, Singapore  
2009 - 2012      Advisor/Supervisor         South China Normal University, China
2007 - 2008      Research Assistant/Associate Nanyang Technological Normal University, Singapore  
2006                 Chemistry Teacher     U-Link College of International Culture in South China Normal University, China
2004-2006        Chemistry Teacher    Guangzhou No. 47 Middle School
Master's Courses:
Undergraduate Courses
  1. 2014-2015  Video-Based Flipped Classroom and 21st Century Learning Practices, Ministry of Education, Singapore.
  2. 2014-2015  Building Blocks for Developing Twenty-First-Century Competences, Ministry of Education, Singapore.
  3. 2013-2014  Mathematical Progress and Value for Everyone (focusing on low achievers) and Mathematical Problem Solving for Everyone: Infusion and Diffusion, Ministry of Education, Singapore.
  4. 2012-2013  New Media Literacy of School Students in Singapore, Ministry of Education, Singapore.
  5. 2008-2011 Evaluation of Implementation of the 3rd MasterPlan (MP3) for ICT in Education and its Impact on Singapore Schools, Ministry of Education, Singapore.
  6. 2007-2008 Modeling, Visualization, and Technologies Enhanced Inquiry-based Science Learning, Ministry of Education, Singapore.
  7. 2004-2006 Compilation of Secondary School Chemistry Textbook, Ministry of Education, China
  8. 2004-2005 Application of Handheld Technology in teaching, Ministry of Education, China
Refereed Journal Articles (in English) 
  1. Chai, C. S., Deng, F., Tsai, P.-S., Koh, J. H. L., & Tsai, C. C. (2015). Assessing multidimensional students' perceptions of twenty-first-century learning practices. Asia Pacific Education Review, 16(3), 389-398. [SSCI Journal]
     
  2. Deng, F., Tay, E. G., Toh, T. L., Leong, Y. H., Quek, K. S., Toh, P. C., . . . Ho, F. H. (2015). Enhancing student beliefs about mathematical problem solving: Effects of a problem-solving based intervention. Journal of the Korea Society of Mathematical Education Series D: Research in Mathematical Education, 19(1), 19-41.
     
  3. Deng, F., Chai, C. S., Tsai, C. C., & Lin, T.-J. (2014). Assessing South China (Guangzhou) high school students' views on nature of science: A validation study. Science & Education, 23(4), 843-863. [SCI expanded; SSCI Journal]
     
  4. Deng, F., Chai, C. S., Tsai, C. C., & Lee, M. H. (2014). The relationships among Chinese practicing teachers' epistemic beliefs, pedagogical beliefs and their beliefs about the use of ICT. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 17(2), 245-256.  [SSCI Journal]
     
  5. Lin, T., Li, J., Deng, F., & Lee, L. (2013). Understanding new media literacy: An explorative theoretical framework. Journal of Educational Technology & Society. 16(4), 160-170. [SSCI Journal]
     
  6. Lin, T.-J., Deng, F., Chai, C. S., & Tsai, C. C. (2013). High school students' scientific epistemological beliefs, motivation in learning science, and their relationships: A comparative study within the Chinese culture. International Journal of Educational Development, 33(1), 37-47. [SSCI Journal]
     
  7. Chai, C. S., Wong, L.-H., Sim, S. H., & Deng, F. (2012). Exploring the relationships between students' ability of computer-based Chinese input and other variables associated to their performances in composition writing. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 11(3), 153-161. [SSCI Journal]
     
  8. Chai, C. S., Deng, F., & Tsai, C. C. (2012). A comparison of scientific epistemological views between mainland China and Taiwan high school students. Asia Pacific Education Review, 13(1), 17-26. [SSCI Journal]
     
  9. Deng, F., Chen, D. T., Tsai, C. C., & Chai, C. S. (2011). Students' views of the nature of science: A critical review of research. Science Education, 95(6), 961-999. [SSCI Journal]
     
  10. Deng, F., Chen, W., Chai, C. S., & Qian, Y. Y. (2011). Constructivist-oriented data-logging activities in Chinese chemistry classroom: enhancing students' conceptual understanding and their metacognition. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 20(2), 207-221. [SSCI Journal]
     
  11. Chai, C. S., Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., & Wong, B. (2010). South China education major's epistemological beliefs and their conceptions of nature of science. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 19(1), 111-125. [SSCI Journal]
 
Conference presentation at an international conference (Full paper refereed and Published in Proceedings)
  1. Deng, F., Toh, T. L., Dindyal, J., Leong, Y. H., & Tong, C. L. (2014, Jul). Teachers' belief systems about teaching non-routine mathematical problem solving: Structure and change. In S. Oesterle, C. Nicol, P. Liljedahl & D. Allan (Eds.), Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of PME 38 and PME-NA 36 (Vol. 6, pp. 57). Vancouver, Canada: PME.
     
  2. Deng, F., Tay, E. G., Quek, K. S., Leong, Y. H., Toh, T. L., Toh, P. C., . . . Ho, F. H. (2013, Sept). Enhancing student beliefs about mathematical problem solving: An intervention study. Paper presented at the Joint SELF Biennial International Conference and Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS) Conference, Singapore.
     
  3. Deng, F. (2013, 18-19, Nov). The influence of a problem solving curriculum on students' mathematics achievement: An explorative study. Paper presented at the 3rd Lee Peng Yee Symposium, National Institute of Education, Singapore.
     
  4. Lin, T. & Deng, F. (2012, Oct). A construction of media literacy in education reform policies: A comparative study on policy discourses in Singapore and Taiwan. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Education Research, Seoul, South Korea.
     
  5. Deng, F., Chai, C. S., & Chen, D. (2009, December). How Chinese high school students construct their meanings of nature of science: From the discursive resources perspective. Paper presented at Personal Epistemology and Learning (PEL) Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.
     
  6. Pathak, S. A., Jacobson, M., Kim, B., Zhang, B. H., & Deng, F. (2008). Learning the physics of electricity with agent-based models: The paradox of productive failure. Paper presented at the International Conference on Computers in Education, Taipei, Taiwan.
     
  7. Zhang, B. H., Deng, F., Jacobson, M., & Kim, B. (2008). Exploring the representational affordance of two types of modeling tools. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Learning Sciences SIG Symposium.
 
Refereed Journal Articles (in Chines)  [教育类中文期刊论文]
  1. Chai, C. S., & Deng, F. (2015). Studies on technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK): Progress and Implication. Modern Distance Education Research. [CSSCI Journal & Core Journal: 现代远程教育研究]
  2. Li, J., Qian, Y., Peng, H., Deng, F. (2012). A review of literature on chemistry poker game. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 33(9), 126-130. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  3. Deng, F. (2011). The structure and characteristics of high school students' epistemology of scientific models. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 32(10), 41-44. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  4. Chai, C. S., Tan, S. C., & Deng, F. (2011). Design and evaluation of the training course for Singapore pre-service teachers. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 32(8), 78-80. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》] 
  5.  Liao, W. L., Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Zhou, X. J., & Wu, G. F. (2011). The relation between students' reported teacher efficacy and their academic achievement in chemistry. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 32(6), 39-40, 57. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  6. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Zhong, Y. X., Tan, X. H., Liu, L. M., Luo, S. J., & Jiang, S. Z. (2009). Handheld-based chemistry inquiry learning: Factors affecting the hydrolysis of ferric chloride. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 30(11), 24-27. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  7. Deng, F. (2009). Introduction to Singapore GCE chemistry O-level examination. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 30(3), 13-15, 29. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  8. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Zhong, Y. X., Tan, X. H., Liu, L. M., & Luo, S. J. (2009). Handheld-based chemistry classroom teaching: investigation of the ionization of acetic acid. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 30(1), 35-37, 65. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  9. Chen, H., Qian, Y. Y., Li, M. B., & Deng, F. (2008). Applying the SOLO theory to chemistry teaching. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 29(10), 25-27. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  10. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Chen, H., Zhong, Y. X., Ye, J. Y., Wang, Y. L., & Sui, S. Q. (2008). Chemistry teachers’ attitude towards using handheld technology in teaching. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 29(4), 50-52, 60. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  11. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Zhong, Y. X., Tan, X. H., Liu, L. M., Luo, S. J., & Jiang, S. Z. (2008). Chemistry students' attitude towards and perceptions of handheld technology. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 29(6), 49-52. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  12. Liu, C. Y., Huang, X. M., Qian, Y. Y., Deng, F., & Liu, H. L. (2008). The effects of the representation of texts on chemistry learning. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 29(12), 16-19. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  13. Zhang, B. H., Deng, F., & Li, J. (2008). Using Computer-based Modeling to Support Student-centered Science Learning: Research Progress and Implications. Curriculum, Teaching Material and Method, 29(8), 87-91. [CSSCI Journal & Core Journal: 《课程-教材-教法》]
  14. Chen, H., Li, M. B., Qian, Y. Y., & Deng, F. (2007). Chinese 10th grade students' attribution to their academic performance. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 28(4), 40-43. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  15. Chen, H., Qian, Y. Y., & Deng, F. (2007). Analysis of scientific inquiry in secondary chemistry textbook. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 28(9), 15-17. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  16. Deng, F., & Qian, Y. Y. (2007). Review of models for conceptual change teaching. Teaching and Learning Reference for Middle School Chemistry, 36(4), 61-63. [Core Journal: 《中学化学教学参考》]
  17. Deng, F., & Qian, Y. Y. (2007). Review of teaching models for chemistry in mainland China. Teaching and Learning Reference for Middle School Chemistry, 36(11), 11-14. [Core Journal: 《中学化学教学参考》]
  18. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., & Chen, M. S. (2007). Applying handheld technology in chemistry inquiry. Zhong Xiao Xue Xin Xi Ji Shu Jiao Yu, 12, 19-20. [Core Journal: 《中小学信息技术教育》]
  19. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., & Lin, G. M. (2007). Study on applying handheld technology to titration. Educational Equipment and Experiment, 23(1), 12-14. [《教学仪器与实验》]
  20. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Liu, L. M., & Luo, S. J. (2007). Handheld-Based "6S" inquiry models. China Educational Technology, 30(11), 75-79. [CSSCI Journal & Core Journal: 《中国电化教育》]
  21. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Liu, X. Y., Chen, H., & Zhang, B. H. (2007). Introduction and analysis of GCE chemistry A-level examination in Singapore. China Examinations, 17(2), 29-33. [《中国考试》]
  22. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Zhong, Y. X., Liu, X. Y., Luo, X. L., & Xie, Z. C. (2007). Review of methods and techniques of curriculum evaluation. China Examinations, 17(5), 30-37. [《中国考试》]
  23. Deng, F., Zhang, B. H., & Qian, Y. Y. (2007). Introduction and analysis of GCE chemistry A-level examination in Britain. Education in Chemistry, 28(1), 52-54. [Core Journal: 《化学教学》]
  24. Sui, S. Q., Qian, Y. Y., Deng, F., & Chen, H. (2007). Analysis of difficult contents in secondary chemistry textbook. Education in Chemistry, 28(6), 28-31. [Core Journal: 《化学教学》]
  25. Sui, S. Q., Qian, Y. Y., Deng, F., & Liu, C. Y. (2007). Using handheld technology to calculate the absolute temperature. Journal of Physics Teaching, 28(12), 28-30. [Core Journal: 《物理教学》]
  26. Liu, X. Y., Qian, Y. Y., Deng, F., & Zhang, B. H. (2007). Introduction of AP chemistry examination. China Examinations, 17(9), 43-48. [《中国考试》]
  27. Deng, F., Zhou, C. Z., & Feng, G. Y. (2006). Discussion on dissolution. Chemistry for Middle School, 24(11), 13-14. [《中学化学》]
  28. Deng, F., Qian, Y., & Zhong, Y. X. (2006). Study on the carriers for fiery reaction. Chemistry for Middle School, 24(12), 19-20. [《中学化学》]
  29. Deng, F., & Qian, Y. Y. (2005). Review of chemistry students' interest on laboratory experiments.  Teaching and Learning Reference for Middle School Chemistry, 34(5), 19-21. [Core Journal: 《中学化学教学参考》]
  30. Deng, F., & Qian, Y. Y. (2006). Analysis of the relationship between the structure of chemical substances and their colors. Chemistry for Middle School, 24(3), 15-16. [《中学化学》]
  31. Deng, F., & Qian, Y. Y. (2006). Examples of applying memory code in high school chemistry education. Education in Chemistry, 27(2), 15-16. [Core Journal: 《化学教学》]
  32. Deng, F., & Qian, Y. Y. (2006). Investigating students' understanding of dissolved oxygen by using handheld technology. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 27(6), 29-31. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
  33. Deng, F., & Qian, Y. Y. (2006). The relationship between hydrogen bond and the character of chemical substances with carboxylic structure. Chemistry for Middle School, 24(6), 17-18. [《中学化学》]
  34. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Chai, S. G., Xie, Z. C., & Ruan, X. C. (2006). Study on the teaching functions of graphic system in the new teaching materials of chemistry (compulsory course) in senior high schools. Curriculum, Teaching Material and Method, 26(3), 79-81. [CSSCI Journal & Core Journal: 《课程-教材-教法》]
  35. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., & Li, C. J. (2006). Discussion on the preparation of Alum Crystal. Chemistry for Middle School, 24(10), 20-21. [《中学化学》]
  36. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., & Li, Z. M. (2006). The functions of advance organizer in high school chemistry textbook. Teaching and Learning Reference for Middle School Chemistry, 35(12), 7-9. [Core Journal: 《中学化学教学参考》]
  37. Deng, F., Qian, Y. Y., Zhong, W. H., Chen, S., & Zhong, Y. X. (2006). Exploration into the design and application of advance organizer of the new chemistry teaching materials in senior high school Curriculum, Teaching Material and Method, 26(11), 66-70. [CSSCI Journal & Core Journal: 《课程-教材-教法》]
  38. Jiang, S. Z., Tan, X. H., Deng, F., & Wu, H. X. (2006). Using handheld technology to investigate greenhouse effects. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 27(12), 40-41. [Core Journal: 《化学教学》]
  39. Liu, X. Y., Yuan, J. R., Qian, Y. Y., Deng, F., & Xie, Z. C. (2006). Secondary school students' abilities to hypothesize and predict in scientific inquiry. Education in Chemistry, 27(3), 22-25. [Core Journal: 《化学教学》]
  40. Qian, Y. Y., & Deng, F. (2006). Building digital chemistry laboratory to enhance students' inquiry skills. China Educational Technology, 29(11), 52-54. [CSSCI Journal & Core Journal: 《中国电化教育》]
  41. Qian, Y. Y., Deng, F., Liu, X. Y., Zhong, Y. X., & Luo, X. L. (2006). How students' everyday concept influence their learning of science concept. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 27(4), 29-31. [Core Journal: 《化学教育》]
(Note: CSSCI (Chinese Social Science Citation Index) journals advocated by Nanjing University in China; Core Journals are advocated by Peking University in China. Both CSSCI and Core Journals are regarded as higher-ranking academic journals published in Mainland China)
 
Chapters in Scholarly Books (Peer-reviewed)
Deng, F. (2009). Study of handheld-technology based chemistry instructional models. In Y. Y. Qian, J. Y. Ye, F. Deng & Y. X. Zhong (Eds.), Handheld-technology centered chemistry learning: Inquiry, remote laboratory, and modeling (pp. 39-91). Beijing: Kexue. [In Chinese]
Review board member    Science & Education (Springer)     Nov 2012 -- Now
Review board member   The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher (Springer)     Mar 2012 -- Now
Review board member   Journal of Research in Science Teaching (Wiley)      Nov 2009 -- Now
Ad-Hoc Reviewer          Learning and Individual Differences (Elsevier)