Review of How Do We Learn? A Scientific Approach to Learning and Teaching (Evidence-Based Education), by Héctor Ruiz Martín

Yao Xinyu is a graduate student in English translation at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology. She holds TEM-4, TEM-8, and high school English teaching certifications, and has been recognized in competitions such as the “Word Master Cup” and the “National English World Cup Translation Contest.” Yao has provided professional translation services at prominent events like the Shanghai Automechanika Fair and the China International Import Expo, focusing on technical and mechanical documentation. These experiences have honed her communication and problem-solving skills in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Additionally, she has served as an English teaching assistant, supporting students in improving their language skills. Fluent in Mandarin, Yao values critical thinking and excels at analyzing issues. She believes that maintaining a skeptical and inquisitive attitude is the key to continuous growth.

Jia Xiaoqing is an associate professor at USST and was a visiting scholar at University of Texas at Austin from July 2013 to July 2014. Shereceived her PhD in Foreign Languages and Applied Linguistics in 2009 and completed her postdoctoral research in 2012. She has published two monographs as chief editor and four as coeditor, and about 50 articles in domestic and foreign journals. She has won many awards in national and provincial English teaching competitions. Over the past decade, she has been constantly exploring effective teaching methods in courses such as translation. She has served as master’s thesis advisor for 12 years, and her students have repeatedly won the award for outstanding master's theses at the university level.