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Profile Dr LI Ka Wo Benjamin Qualifications: BA CUHK PGDTESL, MA CityUHK  MIL Dip RSA  EdD Durham

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Teaching Interests

Benjamin Li is currently serving in the Department of English of the Faculty of Languages. Prior to joining the HKIEd, he had taught in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong for more than twenty years. His research interests include teachers' learning process, teacher knowledge and competence, ELT curriculum development and school-based curriculum development. He is the Principal Investigator or Co-investigator of a number of projects funded by the EMB, UGC and HKIEd.

Selected Publications

• Li, B. (2012). Assessing students' language arts performance: The experience of Hong Kong teachers. English Language Teaching World Online: Voices from the Classroom (ELTWO), 3.

• Li, B. (2009). Proposed changes in the senior secondary curriculum in English language in Hong Kong: Perceptions of school principals and teachers. The Journal of Asia TEFL, 6(3), 35-58.

• Li, B., & Siu, I. (2009). Developing students' affective attitude in primary English foreign language classrooms in the People's Republic of China. Pedagogy, Culture and Society, 17(2), 221-236.

• Li, B. (2008). Preparing students for late immersion in L2 – An experience from a Language Enrichment Programme in post-colonial Hong Kong. The Asia Pacific Education Researcher, 17(2), 121-142.

• Chow, A., & Li, B. (2008). Task-based assessment. In A. Ma (Eds.), A practical guide to task-based curriculum: Planning, grammar teaching and assessment (pp. 102-178). Hong Kong: City University Press.

• Li, B., & Chan, S. (2007). Coaching as a means for enhancing English language teachers' professional development: A case study. Journal of In-service Education, 33(3), 341-358.

• Li, B., & Wong, J. (2005). Evaluating the quality of learning: An experience from a Language Enrichment Programme. Australian Association for Research in Education Conference 2004 Proceedings. Melbourne, Australia: University of Melbourne.

• Chow, A., Tse-tso, Y. W., & Li, B. (2005). Learning English or learning through English: evaluating an English Enrichment Programme in post-colonial Hong Kong. In S. May, M. Franken & R. Barnard (Eds.), LED2003: Refereed Conference Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity. Hamilton: Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, University of Waikato.

• Li, B., Walker, E., Wong, J. Berry, R., Chow, A., Ma, A., Pang, M., Tse-tso, Y. W., & Wong, W. (2005). Final Report: Study on the Effectiveness of an Enrichment Programme in CMI Schools. Hong Kong: Education and Manpower Bureau.

• Mok, A & Li, B. (Eds.). (2004, 2006). An effective tool to plan your English lessons [CD-ROM]. Hong Kong: South China Morning Post.

• Li, B. Chow, A., Mok, A., Tse-tso, Y.W., Tong, A., Wong, J., & Wong, W. (Eds.). (2003). Sharing innovative practice in the English language classroom. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

• Li, B., Walker, E., Wong, J. Berry, R., Chow, A., Ma, A., Pang, M., Tse-tso, Y.W., & Wong, W. (2003). Second Interim Report: Study on the Effectiveness of an Enrichment Programme in CMI Schools. Hong Kong: Education and Manpower Bureau.

• Li, B. (2003). Changes in thinking and pedagogical knowledge in learning to teach ESL. Asia Pacific Journal of Language in Education, 5(2) 1-32.

• Li, B, Pang, M., & Chung, M. (2003). Good luck, bad luck or just coincidence. In A. Mok (Eds.), Task-based English language interactive resource materials (pp. 11-26). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education

• Mok, A., Lee, M., Lee, I., Li, B., Ma, A., Pang, M., Tong, A., Walker, E., & Yu, V. (2003). Final report: Interface project: School-based Curriculum Development Partnership . Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

• Chow, A., Li, B., Ma, A., Pang, M., Tse-tso, Y.W., Tong, A., Walker, E., Wong, J., & Wong, W. (2002). First interim report: Study on the effectiveness of an enrichment programme in CMI schools. Hong Kong: Education and Manpower Bureau.

• Lee, M., Mok, A., Li, B., Tong, A., Walker, E., & Berry, R. (2002) Final report: In-service teacher development course on task-based language learning, teaching and assessment for secondary English teachers. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

• Mok, A., Lee, M., Li, B., Ma, A., Tong, A., Walker, E., & Chow, A. (2000). CAP 75 project report: Teacher development course on task-based language teaching/learning. Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

• Lee, M., Li, B., & Lee, I. (1999). Project work: Practical guidelines. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

• Richards, J. C., Li, B., & Tang, A. (1998). Exploring pedagogical reasoning skills. In J. C. Richards (Ed.), Beyond Training: Perspectives on Language Teacher Education (pp. 86-102). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

• Li, B. (1998). Building confidence in spoken English. In J. C. Richards (Ed.), Teaching In Action (pp. 316-20). Virginia: TESOL.

• Richards, J. C., Li, B., & Tang, A. (1995). A comparison of pedagogical reasoning skills in novice and experienced ESL teachers. RELC, 26(2), 1-24.

Paper Presentations at Conferences

• Li, B. (2010). Implementation of the Affective Dimension of the Primary English Curriculum in China: Can Teachers Do It? Paper presented at WCCES (World Council of Comparative Education Societies) XIV World Congress. June 2010. Instanbul, Turkey.

• Li, B. (2009). The New Senior Secondary Curriculum for the English Language Education Key Learning Area: Perceptions of School Personnel. Paper presented at 3nd Redesigning Pedagogy Conference 2009. June, 2009. Singapore

• Li, B. (2008). Demonstration lessons as a vehicle for teacher learning: case studies in the PRC. Paper presented at the HKIEd-Shenzhen University Joint Research Seminar held in the HKIEd. November, 2008. Hong Kong

• Li, B., & Chan, S.P. (2007). Creating effective professional development environments for teachers- Towards a coaching model. Paper presented at the research seminar organised by the Department of English, The Hong Kong Institute of Education. December, 2007. Hong Kong.

• Li, B. (2007). Pedagogical Innovations in Primary EFL Classrooms in the PRC: Case Studies in the Less-privileged Areas. Paper presented at 2nd HAAL (The Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics) Research Forum. June 2007. Hong Kong.

• Li, B. (2006). Preparing Students for Late Immersion in L2 - An Experience in Post-colonial Hong Kong. Paper presented at 2nd Centre for Language Studies International Conference (CLaSIC). December, 2006. Singapore.

• Li, B. (2006). Developing the Use of English for Affective Expressions in Primary School Pupils: A Study of Teachers' Learning in China. Paper presented at the 11th English in South East Asia Conference. December, 2006. Perth, Australia.

• Li, B. (2006). An Investigation into the Process of Change: the Impact of Coaching on English Language Teachers’ Professional Development. Paper presented at the Conference on Canadian Immersion Education and Bilingual Education in China. June, 2006. Shanghai, China.

• Li, B. (2005). Exploring Measures that Support English-medium Learning in Chinese-medium Schools. Paper presented at the International Conference on the Teaching and Learning of English in Asia. November, 2005. Penang, Malaysia.

• Li, B. (2005). A School-Institute Partnership for Enhancing English Teachers’ Professional Development. Paper present at the International Conference on Implementing and Rethinking of Education Reform in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau 2005. May, 2005, University of Macau.

• Li, B., & Chan, S. (2004). Coaching as a Means of Enhancing English Teachers’ Professional Development – A Case Study. Paper presented at the International Language in Education Conference 2004. December, 2004. Hong Kong.

• Lee, M., Bell, J., Li, B., Ma, A., & Tse-Tso, Y.W. (2004). Challenges and Implications for ELT/EFL Programmes in Under-developed Regions in China – A Case Study (presenter at colloquium). Paper presented at the International Language in Education Conference 2004. December, 2004. Hong Kong.

• Li, B., & Wong, J. (2004). Evaluating the Quality of Learning: An Experience from a Language Enrichment Programme. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference 2004. November, 2004. Melbourne, Australia.

• Li, B. (2003). Assessing the Effectiveness of an Enrichment Programme which Prepares Students for Late Immersion in L2 – the Challenge. Paper presented at the International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity 2003, November, 2003. Hamilton, New Zealand.

• Chow, A., Tse-tso, Y.W., Li, B. (2003). Learning English or Learning through English: Understanding Teachers’ Perspectives in an English Enrichment Programme in Post-Colonial Hong Kong. Paper presented at the International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity 2003. November, 2003., Hamilton, New Zealand.

• Li, B. (2003). Evaluating the Effectiveness of an English Enrichment Programme for Chinese Students Learning in L1. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education. January, 2003. Waikiki, Hawaii.

• Li, B (2001), Changes in Thinking and Pedagogical Knowledge in Learning to Teach ESL - a Hong Kong Content, Paper presented at the ILEC'01. December, 2001. Hong Kong

• Li, B. (2001). Changes in Thinking and PCK in Learning to Teach ESL. Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research. September, 2001. Lille, France.

• Li, B. (2000). Project Work in the Y2K Classroom. Paper presented at the 6th EFL Skills Conference. January, 2000. Place: Cairo, Egypt.

• Li, B. (1999). Project Work in the ESL Classroom. Paper presented at the AILA 1999. August, 1999. Tokyo, Japan.

• Li, B. (1998). Using CoRT Thinking in the ESL Classroom. Paper presented at the ILEC 1998. December, 1998. Hong Kong.

• Li, B. (1998). Motivating the 'Self-worth' Students to Learn English. Paper presented at the ILEC '98. December, 1998. Hong Kong

• Li, B. (1997). Language Needs of New Arrival Students in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the ILEC '97. December, 1997. Hong Kong.

• Li, B. (1997). Professional Knowledge Development in Learning to Teach ESL. Paper presented at the 4th Melta Biennial International Conference. May, 1997. Kuala Lumpur.

• Li, B. (1997). Learning English Through Project Work. Paper presented at the 17th Annual Thai TESOL International Conference. January, 1997, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Li, B. (1996). Beliefs and Cognitive Change in Learning to Teach ESL. Paper presented at the ILEC '96. December, 1996. Hong Kong.

• Li, B. (1996). An Alternative Model of Language Development for Hong Kong Students: Its Feasibility. Paper presented at the RELC 31st Regional Seminar. April, 1996. Singapore.

• Li, B. (1995). What Constitutes ESL Teaching Expertise? Paper presented at the ILEC '95. December, 1995. Hong Kong.

• Li, B. (1995). Hong Kong Oral Proficiency Scale (HOPS) Project. Paper presented at the Testing and Evaluation in Second Language Education International Conference. June, 1995. Hong Kong.

Research and Development Projects