Areas of Focus
- Kindergarten Curriculum and Teaching
- Professional Community Operation and Professional Development of Early Childhood Teachers
Work Experience
- 2019-09 to present - Minnan Normal University - Associate Professor
- 2001-2018 - Various Taiwanese Universities - Lecturer and Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2010 - PhD in Education: National Tsing Hua University (formerly Hsinchu University of Education)
- 2012 - Appointed as a nationwide lecturer for the 'Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines' by the Taiwan Ministry of Education
Publications
- Female Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions of Mobile Communities and Teacher Self-efficacy for Professional Development: The Mediating Effects of Trust and Interaction via Mobile Apps, Xu Bijun, 2021
- Early Childhood Educators’ Attitudes to Internet Self-Efficacy and Internet-Related Instructional Applications: The Mediating Effects of Internet Enjoyment and Professional Support, Xu Bijun, 2020
- Online Learning Communities and Mental Health Literacy for Preschool Teachers: The Moderating Role of Enthusiasm for Engagement, Xu Bijun, 2019
- Research on Specific Programs to Enhance Students' Learning Interest and Motivation, Xu Bijun, 2017
- Preliminary Exploration of the Implementation of Kindergarten Meals: Perspectives of Parents and Principals - A Case Study of Private Kindergartens in New Taipei City, Xu Bijun, 2016
- Exploring the Business Strategies of Children's Art Counters in Department Stores from the Perspective of Service Marketing, Xu Bijun, 2016
Awards
- 2020 - Best Paper Award at the 2nd IEEE Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability
- 2020 - Best Paper Award at the 3rd Eurasian Conference on Educational Innovation