Professor TANG Lai-yiu, Eunice
Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
M.I.L. (London), Graduate Certificate in Teaching Second Languages (Southern Queensland), MA (Newcastle upon Tyne), PhD (Warwick)
Tel: 2609-6743
E-mail: tangeunice@cuhk.edu.hk

Formerly secondary school English teacher and lecturer at City University of Hong Kong. Programme Coordinator of Postgraduate Diploma in Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy for English Language Teaching (PGSK for ELT). Courses taught include Subject Curriculum and Teaching (English), ELT Theory and Methodology, ELT Teaching Techniques, ELT Curriculum Theory and Design, Morphology and Syntax, Lexis, Morphology and Semantics.

Research interests include multi-media language teaching and learning, vocabulary input and treatment, English curriculum and English teaching in China.

  1. Tang, E. (2007). A study of the English vocabulary size of Hong Kong primary and junior secondary school students. Journal of Asia TEFL, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 123-142

  2. Chiu, M.M., D. Coniam and E. Tang. (2006). A Statistical Approach to Second Language Grammar Knowledge: a longitudinal, cross-sectional study of Hong Kong students. Education Research Journal. Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 195-215

  3. Tang, E. (2005). “What words do Hong Kong students know? – a study of lexical input from textbooks” Words in Asian Cultural Contexts . Singapore: National University of Singapore.

  4. Tang, E. (2004). Task-based Learning in the Asian Classroom. RELC Guidelines.Vol.26:1, pp.14-18.

  5. Tang, E and H. Nesi. (2003). Teaching vocabulary in two Chinese classrooms: intensive and extensive exposure in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Language Teaching and Research. Vol. 7/1, pp.65-97.

  6. Tang, E. (2003). English vocabulary teaching in the Chinese classroom. Proceedings of Applied Linguistics Colloquium. Tokyo: Temple University, pp.27-34.

  7. Zhao, YP and E. Tang. (2000). 如何幫助大一新生適應大學的英語教學. Beijing Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.

  8. Tang E. (1999). Dior or Levis, Shirt or Skirt? In Shameem, N. & Tickoo, M. (Eds.), New Ways in Using Communicative Games in Language Teaching. Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

  9. Tang E and C. Ng. (1999). A learner generated checklist for evaluating multimedia instructional materials. Applied Linguistics Forum. Volume 19, No 2.

  10. Tang. E and C. Ng. (1998). A Pragmatics Approach to Language Use at Work.. Language at Work. Multilingual Matters.

  11. Ng, C., Y. Loong, J. Radcliffe, and E. Tang. (1997). All About Meetings. Hong Kong: Prentice Hall.

  12. Tang E. (1997). Workshops for Students in Hong Kong. The Freshman Year Experience Newsletter. Vol 9, No.3. US: University of South Carolina.

  13. Ng, C. and E. Tang. (1997). Teachers’ Needs in the Process of EFL Reform: a report from Shanghai. Perspectives. Hong Kong: Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. Vol. 9: No. 1, p63-p85.

  14. Tang. E. and C. Ng. (1997). Using Gapping Exercises to Teach Connectives to ESL Students. Guidelines. Singapore: RELC. Vol. 19: No. 2, p87-p97.

  15. Ng C. and E. Tang. (1996). What Kind of Business English do Graduates Mostly Use at Work?. Research SIG’s Newsletter. UK: International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, 9-16.

  16. Ng C. and E. Tang. (1996). A Study of the Language and Communication Needs of the Business Community in Hong Kong. Beyond Europe Issue. Issue 2. UK: IATEFL, 7-11.

  17. Tang E. and C. Ng. (1996). Towards Total Commitment: Workshops for First Year Students. Proceedings on Ninth International Conference on the First-Year Experience at University of St. Andrews, Scotland. UK.

  18. Ng C. and E. Tang. (1996). Meeting Community Needs for Language in Business Contexts: an interim review of the BA in English for Professional Communication. Perspectives. Hong Kong: Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. Vol. 8: No. 2, p86-p110.

  19. Tang, E. (1996). A Smooth Flow. In D. Gardner and L. Miller (eds.). Tasks for Independent Language Learning. Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

  20. Tang, E. and C. Ng. (1995). A Study on the Use of Connectives in ESL Students’ Writing. Perspectives. Hong Kong: Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. Vol. 7: No. 2, p104-p122.

  21. Tang, E. (co-authors: J. Ho, T. Loh, C. Ng, and P. Tam) (1995). Ready for the HKCEE English: Paper IV (Books A and B) and Cassettes. Hong Kong : Longman.

  22. Tang, E. (1995). Matchmaking. M C Pennington (ed), New Ways in Teaching Grammar. Alexandria, Virginia: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc..

  23. Ho, J., Tang E, and Tam P. (1993). Non-English Major ESL Teachers in Hong Kong - problems in teaching and coping strategies, Research Report No. 34, Department of English, CPHK, Hong Kong December 1993

  1. Tang, E. (PI), Lee, J., Chun, C. and Chan, D. (co-PIs), Cheung, D., Tse, K.C., Ni, Y.J. and Leung, S. M. (co-Is). Research-based and Data-driven Approach to Student-teacher Development. Teaching Development Grants for 2005-08 triennium.

  2. Tang, E (co-I) Developing an Outcomes-based Approach for Learning and Teaching in Teacher Education. Teaching Development Grants for 2005-08 triennium.

  3. Tang, E. (PI) and Chun. C. Teacher Education on the NET: Improvisation and Expansion. September 2006. Supported by Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Chinese University of Hong Kong.

  4. Tang, E. (PI) and Chun. C. Teacher Education on the NET. September 2005. Supported by Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Chinese University of Hong Kong.

  5. Tang, E. (PI) Appropriate Curriculum Level for Secondary School (ACLSS) - a case study. May 2003. Supported by Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Chinese University of Hong Kong.]

  6. Tang, E. (PI) A Study of Vocabulary Size of Hong Kong Students and the Nature of English Vocabulary Input from Textbooks. December 2002. Supported by RGC Direct Grant. Chinese University of Hong Kong.

  7. Tang, E. (PI). From Old to New: Understanding Teaching and Learning in the Transition of Change (Stage 1 and Stage 2). July 1999. Supported by Direct Allocation Research Grant. Project No.: 7100060. City University of Hong Kong.

  8. Tang, E. (PI) and Zhao, YP (External). From Old to New: Understanding Teaching and Learning in the Transition of Change (Stage 1). August 1998. Supported by Direct Allocation Research Grant. Project No.: 9030681. City University of Hong Kong.

  9. Ng, C. (PI) and Tang, E. (co-PI). A Comparison of Classroom Interaction Patterns in English Lessons in Guangzhou and Hong Kong Secondary Schools. Supported by Small-scale Research Grant. August 1998. Project No.: 9030679. City University of Hong Kong.

  10. Tang E. (PI), Loong Y. and Ng C. A Comparative Study of Vocabulary Teaching at Junior Secondary Level in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Supported by Contemporary China Research Centre. October 1997. City University of Hong Kong. [HK$45,000]

  11. Tang E. (AI). TESL-HK Newsletter. Supported by Quality Enhancement Fund. February 1997. City University of Hong Kong.

  12. Ng C. (PI) and Tang E (co-PI). English Language Teaching in China. Supported by Small Scale Research Grant. May 1996. City University of Hong Kong.

  13. Ng C. (PI) and Tang E (co-PI). English Language Teaching in China. Supported by Contemporary China Research Centre. February 1996. City University of Hong Kong.

  14. Ng C. (PI) and Tang E (co-PI). English Language Teaching in China. Supported by China Liaison Fund. November 1995. City University of Hong Kong.

  15. Ng C. and Tang E. Meeting Community Needs for Language in Business Contexts: an interim review of the BA in English for Professional Communication (BAEPC). April 1995 - July 1996 (Quality Enhancement Fund: Project No. 871-000) City University of Hong Kong.
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