bio
My name is Peng Yu (or 于鹏 in Chinese). I am a Lecturer of Chinese in the University of New Mexico. I also taught at College William and Mary from 2011-2016. Graduated with a B. A. (2006) in English language from Hebei University of Technology (Tianjin, China), I taught English as a Foreign Language at multiple levels for one and a half years. In 2008 I came to the United States to start my graduate studies. I received my Master's Degree in 2010 from George Mason University (GMU) where I majored in foreign language education with concentration on Chinese language instruction. Upon graduation at GMU, the Graduate School of Education granted an Academic Award for Foreign Language program to me, and the Office of International Programs and Services recognized me among the international students of GMU for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Before I joined in W&M Chinese faculty, I taught Chinese language courses at Virtual Virginia (Virginia Department of Education's online course program) for one year. In 2016 I moved to Albuquerque, NM to teach in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department in UNM.
In my Chinese language classroom I commit myself to creating a student-centered learning environment where each and every student is engaged in the learning process. Utilizing instructional technology is also an essential part of my daily teaching practices. Creating an enjoyable and successful learning experience for students is my greatest joy.
In my Chinese language classroom I commit myself to creating a student-centered learning environment where each and every student is engaged in the learning process. Utilizing instructional technology is also an essential part of my daily teaching practices. Creating an enjoyable and successful learning experience for students is my greatest joy.