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Dr. Sen Wang is a research assistant professor in the Teaching & Learning Department at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also a faculty affiliate of the Wheelock Institute for the Science of Education<\/a> (WISE). Dr. Wang\u2019s research explores how various types of language exposure, through books, multimedia, and social interaction, contribute to early language development. She also investigates content-integrated language learning, examining how integrating language and content learning in interventions optimizes academic language development. Additionally, she studies technology-assisted language learning, exploring how emerging technologies, including AI, can be leveraged to enhance language development. Her work emphasizes innovative, evidence-based strategies to support language development, particularly for marginalized and underserved students.<\/p>\n

At WISE, Dr. Wang works for the National Center on Improving Literacy<\/a> (NCIL), focusing on the dissemination of evidence-based practices for screening, identifying, and teaching students with literacy-related disabilities, including dyslexia. Her contributions include translating research into practical tools; developing toolkits with accessible resources for families, educators, and state education agencies; and overseeing internal review and quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality feedback and adherence to review protocols for product development. In addition, Dr. Wang designs instructional components for text reading and comprehension as part of an IES-funded project developing a Tier 3 reading intervention for early elementary students. She also actively engages in collaborative research projects exploring innovative applications of AI to enhance literacy learning.<\/p>\n

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