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Jenny Yau, Ed.D.Professor, Department of Educational Leadership |
Phone: (626) 815-5363 Email: jyyau@apu.edu Fax: (626) 815-5416 |
Jenny Yau Ed. D., a developmental psychologist, having over 20 years of teaching experience in higher education in the U.S. and Hong Kong. Her expertise in working with P-12 children and educators in various cultural contexts provides a strong foundation for integrating theory and practice in her teaching. Her effective teaching and mentorship have been highly recognized. Her research interests include adolescent-parent conflicts, adolescents’ development of autonomy, children’s conceptualization of social rules and authority, and diverse learners in schools.
Education
Ed.D. – Developmental Psychology, University of RochesterM.S. – University of Rochester
M.A. – Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A. – Psychology,University of Waterloo
Department
- School of Education
- Educational Leadership
Courses Taught
EDUC 700 – Proseminar in Doctoral StudyEDUC 730 – Theories of Learning
EDUC 731 – Achievement Motivation
EDUC 734 – Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners
EDUC 742 – Qualitative Research
Office Location
Building One, Suite 139, West Campus
