Dr. Liao Cheng

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Biography

Liao Cheng is a lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in cognitive development, global education, and social emotional learning. She serves as the Assistant Director of the Secondary Field in Educational Studies at Harvard College, where she teaches and advises both graduate and undergraduate students, aiming to strengthen the ties between HGSE and Harvard College. Her research delves into understanding human development and its cultural implications for education. Cheng's work has been published in various respected journals including the International Journal of Behavioral Development, Advances in Child Development Behavior, and the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. She has authored several books that explore the intersections of education, psychology, and philosophy, including 'China: Facing Inescapable Questions of Life' (2022), 'Dao' (2021), and 'Something in Mind: In-depth Analysis of Zen Cases' (2014). Cheng has received teaching accolades, including the Goethals Teaching Award from Harvard College in 2018 and 2019.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.