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Rachel Li

Head of the Chinese Department

Li Ruochen graduated from the Chinese Department of Peking University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature and a Bachelor of Laws in International Relations and Foreign Affairs (double degree).

During her postgraduate studies, she was awarded a full scholarship and earned her Master of Education degree at Vanderbilt University with an “Outstanding Professional Promise Award”. Since returning to China in 2017, she has been engaged in language and literature teaching as a high school teacher. She's now pursuing a Doctor of Education in the Department of Psychology at Beijing Normal University.

She has a passion for language and literature and pays close attention to the well-being of adolescents. She has written and published a book for adolescents and has also translated many children's literature books.

She supports Chinese teachers in curriculum development and teaching, constructing Chinese courses that highly integrate literature and culture, ranging from "Required General Courses" to "Specialized Elective Courses". Meanwhile, as a personal coach, she also supports learners' holistic development.

Award-winning Thesis: "Teaching Practice of the Large Unit of the Pre-Qin Philosophers Based on 'Fostering Virtue through Education'" - First Prize in the Academic Exhibition and Evaluation Activity of Chinese Education in the New Era

Published Articles: [1] Li Ruochen. We Don't Want Stylized Chinese Learning. [J] Language Construction. 2011(10): 78 - 79. (CSSCI Core) [2] Li Ruochen. Speak Out Our Chinese Names Loudly. [N]. Overseas Edition of People's Daily. February 21, 2017. [3] Li Ruochen. Why Do We Need to Study? [J]. Youth Digest. 2023(13): 12 - 13. [4] Li Ruochen. "Whole Book Reading" Needs to Be Curricularized. [N]. Nanfang Daily. April 23, 2021.

Published Translations: [1] [UK] Nicola Morgan. Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain [M]. Translated by Li Ruochen. Hangzhou: Zhejiang Education Press, 2023. [2] [Poland] Tomasz Małkowski. O Kamilu[M]. Translated by Li Ruochen. Tianjin: Xinlei Press, 2023. [3] [US] Alice Paul Tupper. Raise Your Hand Bravely! [M]. Translated by Li Ruochen. Qingdao: Qingdao Press, 2020.

Curriculums2

Chinese Language and Literature

This is a year-long fundamental course to guide learners through Chinese historical and literary texts to enhance their understanding of Chinese culture while improving literacy skills in the meantime. From the works of pre-Qin philosophers to contemporary literature, learners will be encouraged to integrate various sources of information with a critical perspective to develop deeper insights into culture, history, and society.

Contemporary Chinese Literature

This advanced course immerses learners in a wide range of contemporary Chinese writers and their works. In this course, we will read canonical texts from Lu Xun, Ba Jin, Lao She etc., and probe into their core values and beliefs. Effective reading and writing competencies are reinforced throughout the course.

Projects2

Universe of Contemporary Chinese Literature - Podcast Channel

Disciplines/Subjects: Chinese Language Arts Key Themes: Contemporary Literature, Textual Analysis, Close Reading This project aims to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to develop a revolutionary conversational training system tailored for children with autism. We are building an AI product powered by advanced language models designed to enhance the social skills of children with autism. Traditional social skills interventions often depend on professionals, leading to high costs and limited scalability. Our AI system utilizes innovative natural language processing technologies to provide accessible, personalized socialization training. Through simulated conversations and emotional interactions in a virtual environment, children with autism can practice and develop essential social skills. At the heart of this product is a data-driven dynamic learning engine that continuously self-optimizes based on user progress, offering step-by-step support. By engaging in multi-turn dialogues, the AI system adapts to individual needs, creating a non-threatening, friendly interaction environment where users can practice skills for real-world social scenarios. With intelligent guidance and feedback mechanisms, this AI solution offers a sustainable, scalable approach to supporting children with autism in better integrating into society and improving their quality of life. Beyond being a technical tool, this product represents a transformative effort to leverage AI for social good. We believe that through innovative, scalable AI applications, we can address critical gaps in special education worldwide, becoming a bridge that connects technology with human care.

The Chinese Classics Editorial Department has published a new book!——Study of Tang and Song Dynasty Poetry

Disciplines/Subjects: Literature Key Themes: Classical Chinese Poetry, Tang and Song Dynasty Literature "How can one speak without learning poetry?" Poetry, amidst nature and daily life, becomes the most authentic expression of human emotions. The Tang and Song dynasties represent the zenith of ancient Chinese poetry and lyrical composition, giving rise to countless distinguished poets, lyricists, and outstanding works. Poetry and lyrics, with their beautiful language and profound emotions, hold an undeniable value for our aesthetic tastes, emotional expression, and creative abilities. However, in this era of "fast entertainment," how many people would delve into the beauty of poetry and lyrics beyond what is required by schools for recitation and dictation? Do we truly understand the aesthetic and cultural connotations carried by poetry and lyrics? What can we do to deepen our appreciation of the beauty of poetry and lyrics, and also introduce the charm of Tang and Song poetry to more people? In this "The Chinese Classics Editorial Department has published a new book!" PA task, we will transform into editors of Chinese classics, planning, publishing, and printing a book for the study of Tang and Song poetry and lyrics according to the needs of our audience, and placing it in the library so that more members of the Moonshot Community can experience the beauty of poetry and the cultural connotations it contains. At the same time, each of us is also an author of this book. We choose a poet or lyricist from the Tang or Song dynasty that interests us, and based on "Know Others and Discuss Their World", we delve into their poetic works based on our understanding and insights, producing a text analysis article. In this text analysis article, everyone will interpret the themes and central ideas, structure, development, word choice, and the author's viewpoints and purposes of poetic works.

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