FACULTY
I like watching films.
Shaw-Jing Chao, Ph.D.
China Evangelical Seminary North America Director of Welcome Children Back, Resident Faculty
Major Teaching Courses:
Theology, Science, and Practice of Nurturing a Child's Spiritual Formation; A Dual Approach of Family and Church in Faith Discipleship, Research Methods
Areas of Expertise:
Children's Spiritual Growth, Intergenerational Faith, Cognitive Development, Development of Creative Teaching
Academic Research Focus / Interests:
Children's Spiritual Growth, Intergenerational Faith, Cognitive Development, Creative Teaching
Biography:
Dr. Zhao graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Talbot School of Theology.
Areas of Expertise:
She specializes in integrating the Bible, theology, and cognitive science with church ministry to foster the spiritual growth of children.
Professional Experience:
A former Research Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychology, she developed multimedia educational software. With extensive experience as a Senior Children’s Pastor, she currently serves as a Guest Professor at our institution and is the Director of the “Welcome Kids – Intergenerational Ministry.”
Education:
- Ph.D. Department of Psychology, UCLA
- MACE, Talbot Theological Seminary, Biola University
Publication:
- 當清心遇見聖潔-從兒童發展的角度談靈命成長的黃金時期; 選自《靈命塑造多視角》, 2023
- 多媒體教育軟體 Stuart Little: Learning Adventures (Chao et al., 2002)
- The emergence of inferential rules: The use of pragmatic reasoning schema by preschoolers. Cognitive Development, 15, 39-62 (Chao & Cheng, 2020)
- Hotline：626-917-9482
- Address：1520 W Cameron Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
- Inquiry：development@cesna.edu
- Tel：626-917--9482 X 161
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