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Profile Dr PANG Yin Mei May Qualifications: BA, DipEd CUHK  PGDE (TESL), MA (TESL) CityU  PhD UEA

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Teaching Interests

Research Interests

Selected Publications

• Pang, M. (2008). Grammar teaching and task-based Learning. In A. Ma (Ed.), A practical guide to a task-based curriculum: Planning, grammar teaching and assessment. Hong Kong: The City University of Hong Kong.

• Pang, M. (2007). Nature versus nurture: Case studies of ESL primary teachers in Hong Kong. In G. Poedjosoedarmo (Ed.), Teacher education in language teaching. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

• Li, B., Walker, E., Wong, J. Berry, R., Chow, A., Ma, A., Pang, M., Tse-tso, Y.W., & Wong, W. (2004). Final Report: Study on the Effectiveness of an Enrichment Programme in CMI Schools. Hong Kong: Education and Manpower Bureau.

• Ma, A., Wong, S.Y. W., & Pang, Y. M. M. (2003). Aims and objectives of the Primary English Curriculum: A comparison between Hong Kong and Shanghai. In H. F. Law, K. T. Tsui, K. T. Chung & M. T. Yeung (Eds.), Reforms of curriculum and instruction in Hong Kong and Shanghai: A paradigm shift. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

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

• Pang, Y. M. M. (2002, July). Curriculum reform: A new face of ELT professionalism in Hong Kong. In 2002 World Assembly Proceedings – International Yearbook on Teacher Education of The 47th World Assembly: Teacher Education and the Achievement Agenda: Problems and Promises in Policy and Practice. Amsterdam The Netherlands, CD-ROM.

• Pang, M. Y. M., & Wong, W.S.Y. (2000). Reviewing the primary English language syllabi (1976-1997): Implications for curriculum study. In Y.M. Cheng, K.W. Chow & K.T. Tsui (Eds.), School curriculum change & development in Hong Kong. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

•  Wong, W.S.Y., & Pang, M. Y. M. (2000). An analysis of the primary English curriculum: Mismatches and implications. In Y.M. Cheng, K.W. Chow & K.T. Tsui (Eds.), School curriculum change & development in Hong Kong. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

Paper Presentations at Conferences

• Pang, M. (2008). The link between academic research projects and teacher education: ELT student teachers’ experiences of ESL study during practicum. Paper presented at 2008 International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, 17-19 November 2008, Madrid, Spain.

• Pang, M. (2008). Developing EFL/ESL young learners’ reading thinking abilities using cooperative learning. Paper presented at 2008 International Conference on Primary English: English for Young Learners: Putting Theory into Effective, Dynamic Practice, 18-20 October 2008, Beijing, China.

• Pang, M. (2007). Collective framing in learning study: Insights for teacher development. Paper presented at The World Association of Lesson Studies International Conference 2007, 29 - 30 November 2007, Hong Kong SAR, China.

• Pang, M. (2007). Towards a personal-professional approach to second language teacher education: An integrated model to address teacher learner diversity. Paper presented at the 2 nd International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity, 21st – 24th November, 2007, Hamilton, New Zealand.

• Pang, M. (2007). Case studies of ESL teachers’ attention to language knowledge and language use: Implications for teacher education. Paper presented at the 5 th Asia TEFL International Conference 2007, 8th – 10th June, 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Pang, M. (2006). Nature versus nurture: Case studies of ESL primary teachers in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the 41st RELC International Seminar on Teacher Education in Language Teaching, 24-26 April 2006, Singapore.

• Pang, M. (2005). Integrating grammar teaching in task-based learning. Paper presented at the Eighth Biennial International Conference of the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA), Malaysia.

• Pang, M. (2004). Understanding agency in professional learning: Case studies of ESL teachers. Paper presented at The 18th International Language in Education Conference, Hong Kong.

• Pang, M. (2002, July). Curriculum reform: A new face of ELT professionalism in Hong Kong. Paper presented at The 47th World Assembly: Teacher Education and the Achievement Agenda, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

• Pang, M. (2001). What is the role of reflection in learning academic speaking skills? Paper presented at The Seventh EFL Skills Conference: “Integrating EFL Skills: Teaching, Management and Technology for the Future”, Cairo, Egypt.

• Wong, W. S. Y., Pang, M. Y. M. & Ma, A. (2001). Problems and facilitating factors affecting the development of the English curriculum renewal in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Paper presented at The International Forum on Education Reforms in the Asia-Pacific Region (Forum 2001), Hong Kong SAR, China.

• Pang, M. Y. M., Ma, A. & Wong, W. S.Y. (2001). Methodologies and content of the primary English curriculum: A comparison between Hong Kong and Shanghai. Paper presented at The International Forum on Education Reforms in the Asia-Pacific Region (Forum 2001), Hong Kong SAR, China.

• Ma, A., Wong, W. S. Y. & Pang, M. Y. M. (2001). Aims and objectives of the primary English curriculum: A comparison between Hong Kong and Shanghai. Paper presented at The International Forum on Education Reforms in the Asia-Pacific Region (Forum 2001), Hong Kong SAR, China.

• Wong, W. & Pang, M. (1999). The Interface between theory and practice: The role of teacher educators and teachers in a school-based teacher development initiative. Paper presented at The Australian Association for Research in Education Conference 1999, Melbourne, Australia.

• Pang, M. Y. M. & Wong, W. S. Y. (1999). An overview of the primary English curriculum development: Mismatches and implications. Paper presented at The International Conference on Teacher Education, 1999, Hong Kong SAR, China.

• Pang, Y. M. M. & Wong, S. Y. W. (1998). Teachers’ beliefs about ELT: Are there patterns in the module of professional development? Paper presented at The International Conference on Teacher Education 1998, Shanghai, China.

• Pang, Y. M. M. & Cheung, W. M. F. (1997). The application of a self-learning framework for English teachers in the age of mega-trends in schools. Paper presented at The Hong Kong Educational Research Association 14th Annual Conference, Hong Kong.

• Wong, S. Y. W. & Pang, Y. M. M. (1997). Extending resources to facilitate extensive reading in primary schools. Paper presented at The Hong Kong Educational Research Association 14th Annual Conference, Hong Kong.

On-going Research Projects

• 2008-2009 Nature versus nurture: What shapes ELT student teachers’ interactions with the input offered in a pre-service teacher education programme? (HK$187,700. IRG, HKIEd) (Chief investigator)

• 2005-2007 Attention to language knowledge and attention to language use within the English language curriculum (HK$151,813. IRG, HKIED) (Co-investigator) (Completed)

• 2006-2007 An institute-school curriculum development project for teacher development on school-based assessment (HK$113,500. SPIF, HKIEd) (Chief investigator) (Completed)

• 2005-2006 Corpus of Lesson Observation Comments (CLOC) (HK$23,402. TDG, HKIEd) (Chief investigator) (Completed)