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Profile Dr WONG Ming Har Ruth Qualifications: BSS (Ohio) PGDE (CUHK) MA (Birmingham) MA (HKBU) EdD (Durham)

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Selected Publications

• Wong, R. (2011). Developing teacher awareness of language use and language knowledge in English classrooms: Four longitudinal cases. e-FLT (Electronic Journal of Foreign Language Teaching), 8(1), 19-38.

• Wong, R. (2011). Is cultural capital a catalyst for better career prospect? A case study. In T. Le & Q. Le (Eds.), Linguistic diversity and cultural identity: A global perspective (pp. 71-80). New York: Nova Science Publishers.

• Wong, R. (2010). Classifying teacher questions in EFL classrooms: Question types and their proper use. TESOL in Context, 20(1), 37-57.

• Wong, R. (2010). Mainland students learning english in Hong Kong: Does place-of-origin affect motivation? The TESOL Journal, 2010, 109-129

• Wong, R. (2010). Carrot or stick? An investigation into motivation orientations in learning English among Hong Kong Chinese students. Brazilian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 10(1), 71-87.  

• Wong, R. (2010). Educational challenge: The meaning of leadership in Hong Kong schools. International Education Studies, 3(2), 148-157.

• Luk, J., & Wong, R. (2010). Sociocultural perspectives on teacher language awareness in form-focused EFL classroom instruction. Linguistics and Education, 21(1), 29-43.

• Wong, R. (2010). The effectiveness of using English as the sole medium of instruction in English classes:  Student responses and improved English proficiency. Porta Linguarum, 13, 119-130.

• Young, K., & Wong, R. (2009). From outside in: from inside out; student’s expectations and perceptions of culturally different teaching styles. Asia EFL Journal, 40, 28-51.

• Wong, R. (2009). Identity change: Overseas students returning to Hong Kong. The Linguistics Journal, 4, 36-62.

• Wong, R. (2009). “Try to describe the main point of your lesson.”: Student perception and identification of learning objectives in English lessons. Journal of Reflections on English Language Teaching, 8(2), 73-88.

• Wong, R. (2009). Teaching English through short stories: A practical guide for teaching elective modules at the senior secondary level. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

• Wong, R. (2009). Developing Criteria for Textbook Evaluation. TESL Reporter, 42(1), 52-57.

• Wong, R. (2008). Non-native English-speaking novice researchers developing research skills in the ESL research community. ESP Across Cultures, 5, 153-175.

• Wong, R. (2008). Linking motivation to learn English with pedagogy: A case of the newly arrived Hong Kong students. In P. Towndrow, C. Caroline & D. Chan (Eds.), Motivation and practice for the classroom (pp. 229-54). Sense Publishers.

• Wong, R. (2008). Motivation to learn English and age differences: The case of Chinese immigrants, Glossa, 3(2), 365-404.

• Wong, R. (2008). Competency-based English teaching and learning: Investigating pre-service teachers of Chinese’s learning experience. Porta Linguarum, 9 , 179-198.

• Wong, R. (2008). Does length of stay matter? The case of Chinese immigrants’ motivation to learn English. Samara AltLinguo E-Journal, 3.

• Wong, R. (2008). Try an error: A way to improve writing. In H. Gaudart (Ed.). Teaching of Grammar (pp.70-81). MELTA: Sasbadi.

• Wong, R., & England, L. (2008). Peer feedback in writing classes – Teachers and students working together. Review of Applied Linguistics in China, 3, 114-20.

• Wong, R. (2007). Motivation and strategies to learn English: The case of pre-service teachers of Chinese. Asian ESP Journal, 3(2), 68-82.

• Wong, R. (2007). Motivation and English Attainment: A comparative study of HK students with different cultural backgrounds. Asia Pacific Education Researcher, 16(1), 45-60.

• Wong, R. (2007). Choice in a world of Englishes, Voices, 200, 11.

• Wong, R. (2007). Making written feedback work, TESL Reporter, 40(1), 73.

• Wong, R., Lim, J., & Yu, Z. (2007). Treasure plus! Language arts 1A & 1B. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

• Lim, J., Yu, Z., & Wong, R. (2007). Treasure plus! Language arts 2A & 2B. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

• Yu, Z., Wong, R., & Lim, J. (2007). Treasure plus! Language arts 3A & 3B. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

• Wong, R. (2005). My mother and my diary. In A. Maley & J. Mukundan (Eds.). Asian stories for young readers (pp.39-44). Malaysia: Pearson.

• Wong, R. (2004). Facilitating imagination in teaching creative writing. In B. T. Tan (Ed.). Creative writing in EFL/ESL classrooms (pp.30-41). University Putra Malaysia Press.

Paper Presentations at Conferences

• Wong, R. (2011). Change in Teaching Philosophy: The Effects of Short-Term Teaching Immersion on English-Teaching Beliefs and Practice”. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on English, Discourse and Intercultural Communication, Macao. Macao Polytechnic Institute & Xinjiang Normal University, Macao and Urumqi, China.

• Wong, R. (2010). Classifying Teacher questions in EFL classrooms: Question types and their proper use. Language Sciences. The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan.

• Wong, R. (2009). The Homestay Experience and its Contribution to Linguistic Self-confidence in L2 Acquisition: A Comparative Study. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on English, Discourse and Intercultural Communication, Macao. Macao Polytechnic Institute & Xinjiang Normal University, Macao and Urumqi, China.

• Wong, R. (2008). Developing Teachers’ Awareness of Language Use and Language Knowledge through Collaboration. The 13 th International Conference on English in South East Asia, National Institute of Education, Singapore.

• Wong, R. (2007). We Build the Road as We Travel: Non-English speaking novice researchers developing research skills in the ESL research community. Paper presented in the 1st International Conference on English, Discourse and Intercultural Communication, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macao and Urumqi, China.

• Wong, R. (2006). Motivation and English Attainment: Different background, different patterns? Paper presented at ALLE Conference – Diversity and Community in Applied Linguistics: Interface, Interpretation, Interdisciplinary. Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

• Wong, R. (2006). From outside in; from inside out: Students’ expectations and perceptions of culturally different teaching styles. Paper presented at ALLE Conference – Diversity and Community in Applied Linguistics: Interface, Interpretation, Interdisciplinary. Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

• Wong, R. & Yu, Z. (2006). Using Language Arts Activities to Facilitate Learners’ Autonomy. Paper presented at ELTeCS Conference– ‘EFL teachers as classroom researchers’, HCM City, Vietnam.

• Wong, R. (2006). Language Knowledge and Language Use: Questioning technique that facilitate learners’ autonomy. Paper presented at ELTeCS Conference– ‘EFL teachers as classroom researchers’, HCM City, Vietnam.

• Lam, W., Pang, M., Luk, J., Ma, A. & Wong, R. (2006): Attention to language knowledge and attention to language use: discussions on some baseline data. The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong.

• Wong, R. (2006). Motivation to Learn English: The Newly Arrived Hong Kong Students’ Perspectives. Durham University Research Seminar, British Council, Hong Kong.

• Wong, R. (2006). Pre-service Chinese Language Teachers’ Motivation and Attitudes to Learn English. Second CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching “Improving the Practice”, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

• Wong, R. (2006). Competency-based ESL: Investigating Chinese Major Students’ English Learning Experience in Hong Kong. Paper presented at Eleventh EFL Skills Conference, “Integrating EFL Skills: Learning, Teaching and Standards”, Cairo, Egypt.

• Wong, R. ( 2005 ). Using English as the Medium of Instruction in Hong Kong Secondary English Classrooms: A Comparative Study. Paper presented at ELTeCS Conference– ‘Collaboration for Sustainability & Development’, HCM City , Vietnam .

• Wong, R. ( 2004 ). Constraints of Hong Kong School Teachers Conducting Research. Paper presented at ELTeCS Conference– ‘EFL teachers as classroom researchers’, HCM City , Vietnam .

• Wong, R. ( 2003 ) Creative Writing: Leading students to experience the power of imagination. Paper presented at ELTeCS Conference– ‘ Creative Writing for EFL Classroom in the Asian Context’, Bangkok , Thailand .