Jenny Yau, Ed.D.
Professor, Department of Educational Leadership
Phone: (626) 815-5363
Email: jyyau@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 815-5416
Office Location: Building One, Suite 139
Biography
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 Rochester
- M.S. – University of Rochester
- M.A. – Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
- B.A. – Psychology,University of Waterloo
Academic Area
- School of Education
- Department of Educational Leadership
Courses Taught
- EDUC 711 – Exploration of Research in Education
- EDUC 730 – Theories of Learning
- EDUC 731 – Achievement Motivation
- EDUC 734 – Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners
- EDUC 742 – Qualitative Research Methods