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Research, publications and conference presentations

Research grants / Development projects

YearProjectStatusAmountSponsoring Body
  Jan 2023 to Dec 2024Towards an understanding of second language writing teachers' metacognition in teachingCo-I HK$737,140 General Research Fund, Research Grants Council
  Jan 2021 to Dec 2023Understanding the development of student feedback literacy in the L2 writing classroomCo-IHK$661,240 General Research Fund, Research Grants Council
  Aug 2021 to Dec 2023The development of feedback literacy for writing teachers in the secondary English classroom PIHK$1,775,303Standing Committee on Language Education and Research
  Sep 2021 to Aug 2024Support programme on fostering communities of practice to enhance small class teaching PIHK$14,700,000Education Bureau
  Jan to Dec 2021Cross-border teacher education: Transforming the pandemic crisis into an opportunity to promote equity and global connectivityCo-ICAD21,480Western Strategic Support for Tri-Council Success Grant
  Jan to Jun 2021Teacher Professional Development Seminar Series PI MOP237,500Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Education and Youth Affairs Bureau
  May 2019 to Oct 2021Enhancing assessment literacy of principals, teachers and students through school university partnershipsCo-IHK$958,000Education Bureau
  Sept 2019 to Aug 2021Support programme on fostering communities of practice to enhance small class teaching PIHK$11,866,000Education Bureau
  Jan 2018 to Jun 2019Developing effective pedagogical practices to cultivate students' critical thinking at CUHKCo-IHK$100,000Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant, CUHK
  Nov 2018 to Oct 2021 Project evaluation of “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust British Council Core Skills for Life Programme"Co-I HK$499,986The British Council
 Jan 2018-Dec 2019Focused Written Corrective Feedback in Hong Kong Secondary Classrooms PI HK$591,992General Research Fund, Research Grants Council
  2017 to 2019 Provision of services for support programme on fostering communities of practice to enhance small class teaching PIHK$7,840,000Education Bureau
 Jan 2017 to Dec 2019Understanding the nature and impact of teacher and peer feedback on student translations in Chinese EFL context: A multiple case studyCo-IMOPS 420,000Multi-Year Research Grant, Macao
 Jan 2016 to Dec 2017Provision of service for the evaluation of the enhanced Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) scheme in secondary schoolsCo-I HK$1,392,113Education Bureau
 Aug 2014 to July 2017English writing education in Taiwan: Challenges and solutionsConsultantNT$1,467,000The Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
 Dec 2014 to May 2016Provision of service for the evaluation of the Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) scheme in primary schoolCo-I HK$1,398,952Education Bureau
 June 2014 to Feb 2015Provision of services on the research and professional development project of assessment as learning in the writing classroom in the key learning area of English language at key stage two to threePI HK$402,281Education Bureau
 Jan – Dec 2013Establishment of a WUN Language Assessment Research Network (with Guoxing Yu & Lianzhen He as PI’s)Co-I£15,000 from WUN RDFWUN (Worldwide Universities Network)
 Sept 2012 to Jan 2013Collaboration of local English teachers and native English teachers in Hong Kong (with Mary Shepard Wong as PI, and Andy Gao as Co-I)Co-I-Fulbright
 March 2012 to April 2016Current Challenges Facing Second Language Writing Research and Future Ideas for Meeting these Challenges -Transmitting Ideas from East AsiaCo-I13,100,000 JPYJapan Society for the Promotion of Science
 Jan 2011- June 2012Building and sustaining a reading and writing teacher community for teachers’ continuing professional developmentPI HK$200,000University Grants Council (Knowledge Transfer Fund)
 Jan 2011-Dec 2012Implementing innovative feedback approaches in secondary EFL writing in Hong KongPI HK$441,825RGC (GRF)
 2009-10EFL writing teacher identity developmentPI HK$21,000CUHK
 2008-10A multi-site case study of assessment for learning in ESL writingPI HK$595,934RGC (GRF)
 2007-8Teachers’ and students’ perspectives on assessment, teaching and learning in the secondary writing classroomPI HK$29,183CUHK
 2005-6Error correction in the secondary writing classroomPI HK$25,000HKBU
 2005-6Images of teaching: Charting student teachers’ knowledge developmentPI HK$49,020HKBU
 2005-6Curriculum leadership and the implementation of the English language education curriculum framework at primary levelPI HK$117,070EDB
 2005-6Investigating secondary teachers’ feedback strategies in the writing classroomPI HK$125,000HKBU
 2004Preparing pre-service teachers for reflective practicePI HK$30,000HKBU
 2003-4A case study of the implementation of project learning in the secondary English classroomPI HK$50,000HKBU
 2001-2Towards improving error correction practices in writingPI HK$80,000CUHK
 2001-3Development of support measures for student adaptation in English-medium schoolsCo-I HK$1,299,500EDB
 2001-3School-based curriculum development partnership Co-I HK$430,000HKIEd
 1996-7Developing thinking skill in the language classroomPI HK$6,000HKPU
 1995-6Towards greater autonomy in language learning: How do students respond to self-directed learning and peer review? PI HK$30,012HKPU
 1994-5An investigation into students’ grammatical knowledge and awareness in error correctionPI HK$30,000HKPU

Publications

a) Refereed publications
Books

  • Yuan, R., & Lee, I. (2021). Becoming and being a TESOL teacher educator. London: Routledge
  • Lee, I.(2020). Feedback in L2 writing classrooms. Malang, Indonesia: TEFLIN Teacher Development Series, TEFLIN Publication Division.
  • Lee, I. (2017). Classroom assessment and feedback in L2 school contexts. Singapore: Springer.
  • Lee, I., & Sze, P. (2014). Voices from the frontline: Narratives of non-native English speaking teachers. Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press.

International / refereed journal publications

  • Lee, I., Luo, N., & Mak, P. (2021). Issues of error selection for focused written corrective feedback in authentic classroom contexts. RELC Journal. Advance online publication.
  • Jiang, L., Yu., S., & Lee, I. (2022). Developing a genre-based model for assessing digital multimodal composing in second language writing: Integrating theory with practice. Journal of Second Language Writing.  Advance online publication.
  • Mao, Z., & Lee, I. (2022). Researching student engagement with teacher feedback: Insights from sociocultural theory. TESOL Quarterly, 56(2), 788-798.
  • Chiang, K., Chang, C.H., & Lee, I. (2022). Vocabulary learning strategy instruction in the EFL secondary classroom: An exploratory study. Language Awareness. Advance online publication.
  • Leung, S. K. Y., Luk, S., & Lee, I. (2022). The tension between professionalization and marketization: Hong Kong kindergarten education during the coronavirus pandemic. OMEP: Theory into Practice, 5, 51-55.
  • Lee, I. (2022). Feedback and assessment in second language education: Learnings from COVID-19. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 30(6), 655-657.
  • Zou, M., & Lee, I. (2021). Learning to teach critical thinking: Testimonies of three EFL teachers. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 30(6), 487-498.
  • Lee, I. (2021). Teaching of writing in Hong Kong: Where are we? Composition Studies, 49(3), 155-159.
  • Lee, I., & Mohebbi, H. (2021). Special issue editorial - Written corrective feedback (WCF): Teachers’ knowledge, beliefs and practice. Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 25, 1-4.
  • Wang, L., & Lee, I. (2021). L2 learners’ agentic engagement in an assessment as learning-focused writing classroom. Assessing Writing, 50, Article 100571.
  • Zheng, Y., Yu, S., & Lee, I. (2021). Implementing collaborative writing in Chinese EFL classrooms: Voices from tertiary teachers. Frontiers in Psychology. Article 631561.
  • Zou, M., & Kong, D., & Lee, I. (2021). Teacher engagement with online formative assessment in EFL writing during COVID-19 pandemic: The case of China. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 30(6), 487–498.
  • Lee, I., & Yuan, R. (2021). Understanding L2 writing teacher expertise. Journal of Second Language Writing, 52. Article 100755.
  • Yuan, R., Yang, M., & Lee, I. (2021). Preparing pre-service language teachers to teach critical thinking: Can overseas field school experience make a difference?  Thinking Skills and Creativity, 40, Article 100832.
  • Lee, I., Luo, N., & Mak, P. (2021). Teachers’ attempts at focused written corrective feedback in situ. Journal of Second Language Writing. 54, Article 100809.
  • Lee, I. (2021). The development of feedback literacy for writing teachers. TESOL Quarterly. 55(3), 1048-1059.
  • Yuan, R., Lee, I., Xu, H., & Zhang, H. (2020). The alchemy of teacher mindfulness: Voices from veteran language teachers in China. Professional Development in Education. Advance online publication.
  • Lee, I. (2020). Utility of focused/comprehensive written corrective feedback research for authentic L2 writing classrooms. Journal of Second Language Writing, 49. Article 100734.
  • Mao, Z., & Lee, I. (2020). Feedback scope in written corrective feedback: Analysis of empirical research in L2 contexts. Assessing Writing, 45, Article 100469.
  • Wang, L., Lee, I., & Park, M. (2020). Chinese EFL teachers’ beliefs and practices of classroom writing assessment. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 66. Article 100890.
  • Yuan, R., Liu, W., & Lee, I. (2020). Confrontation, negotiation and agency: Exploring the inner dynamics of student teacher identity transformation during teaching practicum. Teachers and Teaching, 25(8), 972-993.
  • Lee, I. (2019). Teacher written corrective feedback: Less is more. Language Teaching, 52(4), 524-536.
  • Lee, I. (2019). Teachers’ frequently asked questions about focused written corrective feedback. TESOL Journal, 10(3), 1-15.
  • Lee, I., Mak, P., & Yuan, R. (2019). Assessment as learning in primary writing classrooms: An exploratory study. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 62, 72-81.
  • Lee, I. (2019, March). School-based innovations in written corrective feedback: Opportunities and challenges. Journal of Language and Literacy Education. Retrieved from http://jolle.coe.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SSO_March2019_Lee.pdf
  • Lee, I., & Mak, P. (2018). Metacognition and metacognitive instruction in L2 writing.
  • Lee, I. (2018). Conversation with experts - When less may be more: Rethinking teachers’ written corrective feedback practices.(2), 257-261.
  • Lee, I., Yu, S., & Liu, Y. (2018). Hong Kong secondary students’ motivation in EFL writing: A survey study. TESOL Quarterly, 52(1), 176-187.
  • Lee, I. (2016). Editorial for special issue - Teaching and learning of L2 writing in Asia. Writing and Pedagogy, 8(3), 401-408.
  • Yu, S., & Lee, I. (2016). State-of-the-art article: Peer feedback in second language writing (2005-2014). Language Teaching, 49(4), 461-493.
  • Yuan, R., & Lee, I. (2016). “I need to be strong and competent”: A narrative inquiry of a student teacher’s emotions and identities in teaching practicum. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 22(7), 819-841.
  • Yu, S., & Lee, I. (2016). Understanding the role of learners with low English language proficiency in peer feedback of second language writing. TESOL Quarterly, 50(2), 483-494.
  • Lee, I. (2016). Teacher education on feedback in EFL writing: Issues, challenges, and future directions. TESOL Quarterly, 50(2), 518-527.
  • Lee, I. (2016). Putting students at the centre of classroom L2 writing assessment. The Canadian Modern Language Review, 72(2), 258-280.
  • Yu, S., Lee, I., & Mak, P. (2016). Revisiting Chinese cultural issues in peer feedback in EFL writing: Insights from a multiple case study. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 25(2), 295-304.
  • Yu, S., & Lee, I. (2016). Exploring Chinese students' strategy use in a cooperative peer feedback writing group. System, 58, 1-11.
  • Lee, I., Mak, P., & Burns, A. (2015). Bringing innovation to conventional feedback approaches. English Teaching: Practice and Critique, 14(2), 140-163.
  • Yu, S., & Lee, I. (2015). Understanding EFL students’ participation in group peer feedback of L2 writing: A case study from an activity theory perspective. Language Teaching Research, 19(5), 572-593.
  • Yuan, R., & Lee, I. (2015). The cognitive, social, and emotional processes of teacher identity construction in a pre-service teacher education program. Research Papers in Education, 30(4), 469-491.
  • Lee, I. (2015). Living out the Christian faith in the writing classroom. International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching, 2, 7-20.
  • Yuan, R., & Lee, I. (2015). Action research facilitated by university-school collaboration. ELT Journal, 69(1), 1-10.
  • Yuan, R., & Lee, I. (2015). The cognitive, social, and emotional processes of teacher identity construction in a pre-service teacher education program. Research Papers in Education.
  • Lee, I. (2014). Ten myths about the teaching and learning of EFL writing [Special issue]. Language Education and Acquisition Research Network (LEARN) Journal, 1, 23-32
  • Mak, P., & Lee, I. (2014). Implementing assessment for learning in L2 writing: An activity theory perspective. System, 47, 73-87.
  • Yu, S., & Lee, I. (2014). An analysis of Chinese EFL students' use of first and second language in peer feedback of L2 writing. System, 47, 28-38.
  • Yuan, R., & Lee, I. (2014). Pre-service teachers’ changing beliefs in the teaching practicum: Three cases in an EFL context. System, 44, 1-12.
  • Lee, I., & Yuan R. (2014). Motivation change of pre-service English teachers: A Hong Kong study. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 27, 89-106.
  • Lee, I. (2014). Publish or perish: The myth and reality of academic publishing. Language Teaching, 47(2), 250-261.
  • Lee, I. (2014). Teachers’ reflections on implementation of innovative feedback approaches in EFL writing. English Teaching, 69(1), 23-40.
  • Yuan, R., & Lee, I. (2014). Understanding language teacher educators’ professional experiences: An exploratory study in Hong Kong. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 23(1), 143-149.
  • Lee, I., & Wong, K. (2014). Bringing innovation to EFL writing: The case of a primary school in Hong Kong. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 23(1), 159-163.
  • Lee, I. (2014). Revisiting teacher feedback in EFL writing from sociocultural perspectives. TESOL Quarterly, 48(1), 201-213.
  • Lee, I. (2014). Editorial for special issue - Feedback in writing: Issues and challenges. Assessing Writing, 19(1), 1-5.
  • Lee, I. (2013). Strategies of assessment for learning in the L2 classroom. Language Education and Acquisition Research Network (LEARN) Journal, 1(2), 1-11.
  • Lee, I. (2013). Second language writing: Perspectives of a teacher educator-researcher. Journal of Second Language Writing, 22(4), 435-437.
  • Lee, I. (2013). Implementing innovative feedback approaches in EFL contexts through university-school collaboration. Journal of Education for Teaching, 39(5), 602-605.
  • Yu, S. L., & Lee, I. (2013). Understanding supervisors’ commentary practices in doctoral research proposal writing. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 22(4), 473-483.
  • Lee, I. (2013). Becoming a writing teacher: Using ‘identity’ as an analytic lens to understand EFL writing teachers’ development. Journal of Second Language Writing, 22(3), 330-345.
  • Lee, I., & Coniam, D. (2013). Introducing assessment for learning for EFL writing in an assessment of learning examination-driven system in Hong Kong. Journal of Second Language Writing, 22(1), 34-50.
  • Cheung, O., & Lee, I. (2013). From story writing to digital storytelling. Modern English Teacher, 22(1), 48-54.
  • Lee, I. (2013). Research into practice: Written corrective feedback. Language Teaching, 46(1), 108-119.
  • Lee, I. (2012), Genre-based teaching and assessment in secondary English classrooms. English Teaching: Practice and Critique, 11(4), 120-136.
  • Lee, I. (2012). Spare the red pen! Modern English Teacher, 21(2), 60-64.
  • Lee, I. (2011). Working smarter, not working harder: Re-visiting teacher feedback in the L2 writing classroom. The Canadian Modern Language Review, 67(3), 377-399.
  • Lee, I. (2011). Bringing innovation to EFL writing through a focus on assessment for learning. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 5(1), 19-33.
  • Lee, I. (2011). Formative assessment in EFL writing: An exploratory case study. Changing English: Studies in Culture and Education, 18(1), 99-111.
  • Lee, I. (2011). L2 writing teacher education for in-service teachers: Opportunities and challenges. English in Australia, 46(1), 31-39.
  • Lee, I. (2011). Teachers as knowledge producers at continuing professional development seminars in an English as a foreign language context. Journal of Education for Teaching, 37(1), 107-108.
  • Lee, I. (2011). Teachers as presenters at continuing professional development seminars in the English-as-a-foreign-language context: ‘I find it more convincing’. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 36(2), 30-42.
  • Lee, I. (2011) Feedback revolution: What gets in the way? ELT Journal, 65(1), 1-12.
  • Lee, I. (2010). What about a feedback revolution? Modern English Teacher, 19(2), 46-49.
  • Lee, I. (2010). Writing teacher education and teacher learning: Testimonies of four EFL teachers. Journal of Second Language Writing, 19(3), 143-157.
  • Lam, R., & Lee, I. (2010). Balancing the dual functions of portfolio assessment. ELT Journal, 64(1), 54-64.
  • Lee, I. (2009). A new look at an old problem: How teachers can liberate themselves from the drudgery of marking student writing. Prospect: An Australian Journal of Teaching/Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), 24(2), 34-41.
  • Lee, I. (2009). Ten mismatches between teachers’ beliefs and written feedback practice. ELT Journal, 63(1), 13-22.
  • Lee, I. (2008). Fostering preservice reflection through response journals. Teacher Education Quarterly, 35(1), 117-139.
  • Lee, I. (2008). Student reactions to teacher feedback in two Hong Kong secondary classrooms. Journal of Second Language Writing, 17(3), 144-164.
  • Lee, I. (2008). Understanding teachers’ written feedback practices in Hong Kong secondary classrooms. Journal of Second Language Writing, 17(2), 69-85.
  • Lee, I. (2007). Assessment for learning: Integrating assessment, teaching, and learning in the ESL/EFL writing classroom. The Canadian Modern Language Review, 64(1). 199-213.
  • Lee, I. (2007). Feedback in Hong Kong secondary writing classrooms: Assessment for learning or assessment of learning? Assessing Writing, 12(3), 180-198.
  • Lee, I. (2007). Preparing pre-service English teachers for reflective practice. ELT Journal, 61(4), 321-329.
  • Lee, I. (2006). Writing response journals: What do pre-service teachers think? Education Journal, 34(1), 31-45.
  • Lee, I. (2005). Empowering non-native speakers for English language teaching: The case of Hong Kong. The Teacher Trainer, 19(1), 9-12.
  • Lee, I. (2005). Error correction in the L2 writing classroom: What do students think? TESL Canada Journal, 22(2), 1-16.
  • Lee, I. (2005). The implementation of project-based learning: A study in two Hong Kong secondary classrooms. Asia TEFL Journal, 2(1), 21-54.
  • Lee, I. (2005). Why burn the midnight oil marking student essays? Modern English Teacher, 14(1), 33-40.
  • Lee, I. (2004). Error correction in L2 secondary writing classrooms: The case of Hong Kong. Journal of Second Language Writing, 13(4), 285-312.
  • Lee, I. (2004). Using dialogue journals as a multi-purpose tool for preservice teacher preparation: How effective is it? Teacher Education Quarterly, 31(3), 73-97.
  • Lee, I. (2003). How do Hong Kong English teachers correct errors in student writing? Education Journal, 31(1), 153-169.
  • Lee, I. (2003). L2 writing teachers’ perspectives, practices and problems regarding error feedback. Assessing Writing, 8(3), 216-237.
  • Lee, I. (2003). Project work in the English classroom: Teachers’ beliefs, perceived problems, and the way forward. Asia Pacific Journal of Language in Education, 6(1), 1-19.
  • Man, E.Y.F., Coniam, D., & Lee, I. (2003). Adapting to teaching in the medium of English: How are schools helping their Secondary one students cope? Journal of Basic Education, 12(2), 125-154.
  • Lee, I. (2002). Helping students develop coherence in writing. English Teaching Forum, 40(3), 32-39.
  • Lee, I. (2002). Project work in second / foreign language classrooms. The Canadian Modern Language Review, 59(2), 282-290.
  • Lee, I. (2002). Teaching coherence to ESL students: A classroom inquiry. Journal of Second Language Writing, 11(2), 135-159.
  • Man, E.Y.F., Coniam, D., & Lee, I. (2002). Helping students to adapt to an English medium of instruction environment in Hong Kong secondary schools. Education Journal, 30(2), 63-81.
  • Lee, I. (2001). A case study of the teaching of coherence in a Hong Kong tertiary classroom. Curriculum Forum, 10(2), 56-59.
  • Lee, I. (2000). Exploring reading-writing connections through a pedagogical focus on ‘coherence'. The Canadian Modern Language Review, 57(2), 352-356.
  • Lee, I. (1998). Enhancing ESL students’ awareness of coherence-creating mechanisms in writing. TESL Canada Journal, 15(2), 36-49.
  • Lee, I. (1998). Supporting greater autonomy in language learning. ELT Journal, 52(4), 282-290.
  • Lee, I. (1998). Writing in the Hong Kong secondary classroom: Teachers’ beliefs and practice. Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics, 3(1), 61-76.
  • Lee, I., & Lee, M. (1997). Facilitating writing in the language classroom. Guidelines, 19(2), 73-86.
  • Lee, I. (1997). ESL learners’ performance in error correction in writing: Some implications for teaching. System, 25(4), 465-477.
  • Lee, I. (1997). Peer reviews in a Hong Kong tertiary classroom. TESL Canada Journal, 15(1), 58-69.
  • Lee, I. (1996). Hong Kong primary teachers’ perspectives on ELT. RELC Journal, 27(2), 100-117.
  • Hoare, P., & Lee, I. (1995). Changing the language of classroom: How do teachers feel about it? Language in Education Journal, 1, 20-34.
  • Carless, D., & Lee, I. (1994). Attitude changes on an INSET course for primary English teachers. Institute of Language in Education Journal, 11, 56-75.

Referred book chapters

  • Lee, I. (2022). Written corrective feedback. In H. Mohebbi & C. Coombe (Eds.), Research questions in language education and applied linguistics: A reference guide (pp. 425-429). Springer.
  • Lee, I.,Luo, N., & Mak, P. (2022). Diagnostic assessment of written accuracy: New directions for written corrective feedback in secondary writing classrooms. In L. Hamp-Lyons & Y. Jin (Eds.), Assessing the English language writing of Chinese learners of English (pp.213-234). Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
  • Zou, M., Li, X., Lee, I. (2021). Blending learning to argue and arguing to learn in EFL writing instruction. In A. Hirvela & D. Belcher (Eds.), Argumentative writing: Perspectives on teaching, assessment, and research (pp.169-186). Michigan: University of Michigan Press.
  • Lee, I. (2019). L2 writing teacher education and feedback literacy development: Perspectives from Hong Kong. In L. Seloni & L.S. Henderson (Eds.), Second language writing instruction in international contexts: Language teacher preparation and development (pp.31-51). Multilingual Matters.
  • Lee, I., & Mak, P. (2018). Classroom atmosphere. In The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching, First Edition. Edited by John I. Liontas (Project Editor: Margo DelliCarpini; Volume Editor: Ali Shehadeh). Hoboken, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Lee, I. (2018). Writing teacher cognition. In The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching, First Edition. Edited by John I. Liontas (Project Editor: Margo DelliCarpini; Volume Editor: Diane Belcher). Hoboken, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Lee, I. (2017). Working smart or working hard: Comprehensive versus focused written corrective feedback in L2 academic contexts. In J. Bitchener, N. Storch & R. Wette (Eds.), Teaching writing for academic purposes to multilingual students(pp.168-180). Routledge.
  • Lee, I. (2016). Teaching, learning and assessment of writing in Hong Kong schools: Bridging the idealism-realism gap. In T. Silva & J. M. Paiz (Eds.), L2 writing in the global context: Represented, underrepresented, and unrepresented voices (pp.64-83). Beijing, China.
  • Lee, I. (2016). EFL writing in schools. Handbook of second and foreign language writing. In R.M. Manchon & P.K. Matsuda (Eds.). De Gruyter, Mouton.
  • Wong, M.S., Lee, I., & Gao, X. (2016). Problematising the paradigm of “nativeness” in the collaboration of local (NNEST) and foreign (NEST) teachers: Voices from Hong Kong. In F. Copland, S. Garton & S. Mann (Eds.), LETs and NESTs: Voices, views and vignettes (pp.217-232). London: British Council.
  • Lee, I. (2016). Enhancing motivation in Hong Kong writing classrooms. In K. Oi (Ed.), EFL writing in East Asia: Practice, perception and perspectives (pp.172-181). Tokyo: Seisen University.
  • Lee, I. (2015). Student teachers’ changing beliefs on a pre-service teacher education course in Hong Kong. In M. Beaumont & T. Wright (Eds.), Experiences of second language teacher education (pp.15-41). London: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Lee, I., & Mak, P. (2014). Assessment as learning in the writing classroom. Assessment and learning, Issue 3. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Education Bureau (pp.66-78).
  • Lee, I. (2014). Understanding prospective EFL teachers’ interest in teaching. In S.B. Said & L.J. Zhang (Eds.), Language teachers and teaching: Global perspectives, local initiative. (pp.150-165). Routledge Taylor and Francis Publishers.
  • Lee, I., & Falvey, P. (2014). Perspectives on assessment for learning in Hong Kong writing classrooms. In D. Coniam (Ed.), English language education and assessment: Recent developments in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainlan. (pp.221-236). Singapore: Springer.
  • Lee, I. (2013). Stop being composition slaves. Assessment and learning, Issue 2. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Education Bureau (pp.147-153).
  • Lee, I. (2011). Issues and challenges in teaching and learning EFL writing: The case of Hong Kong. In T. Cimasko & M. Reichelt (Eds.), Foreign language writing instruction: Principles and practice. (pp.118-137). West Lafayette, IN: Parlor Press.
  • Lee, I. (2008). “Tasks” in task-based teaching and learning. In A, Ma (Ed.), The task-based curriculum: Planning, grammar teaching and assessmen. (pp.2-9). Hong Kong: City University of Hong Kong Press.
  • Lee, I. (2007). Critical commentary. In G. Tinker Sachs & B. Ho (Eds.), ESL/EFL cases: Contexts for teacher professional discussion. (pp.30-32). Hong Kong: City University of Hong Kong Press.
  • Lee, I. (2006). Helping students diagnose and track error patterns in written work. In D. Carless, G. Joughin & N.F. Liu (Eds.), Assessing for learning in higher education: Learning-oriented assessment in actio. (pp.129-132). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.
  • Lee, I. (2005). English language teaching in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR): A continuous challenge. In G. Braine (Ed.) Teaching English to the world: History, curriculum, and practic. (pp.35-45). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.
  • Lee, I. (2004). Preparing nonnative speakers for EFL teaching in Hong Kong. In L. D. Kamhi-Stein (Ed.). Learning and teaching from experience: Perspectives on nonnative English-speaking professional. (pp.230-249). Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.
  • Lee, I., Lee, M., & Chung, M. (2003). Famous people. In A. Mok (Ed.). Task-based English learning: Interactive resource materia. (pp.27-40). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.
  • Lee, I. (2002). Exploring reading-writing connections through a pedagogical focus on coherence. In M. Turnbull, J.S. Bell & S. Lapkin (Eds.). From the classroom: Grounded activities for language learnin. (pp.62-66). University of Toronto Press Inc.
  • Falvey, P., Bunton, D., Wong, A., & Lee, I. (1999). Textlinguistics: Versatile tools for the text analyst. In R. Berry, B. Asker, M. Lam & K. Hyland (Eds.), Language analysis, description and pedagog. (pp.93-106). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Press.
  • Lee, I., & Falvey, P. (1996). Coherence in writing: Views, judgments and perceptions of tertiary students and secondary teachers of English in Hong Kong. In P. Storey, D. Bunton, & P. Hoare (Eds.), Issues in language in educatio. (pp.17-33). Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong.
  • Chow, A., Lee, I., & Murphy, M. (1996). EFL reading in the primary classroom: Teachers' perspectives and practices. In G. Tinker Sachs, M. Brock & R. Lo (Eds.), Directions in second language teacher educatio. (pp.123-146). Hong Kong: City University of Hong Kong.
  • Lee, I.K.B. (1994). Effects of signalling on reading comprehension. In N. Bird, P. Falvey, A.B.M. Tsui, D. Allison & A. McNeill (Eds.), Language and learnin. (pp.218-236). Hong Kong: Institute of Language in Education.

Refereed book reviews

  • Lee, I. (2004). [Review of the book The native speaker: Myth and reality]. ESP Journal, 23(3), 339-341.
  • Lee, I. (1997). [Review of the book Learner-centredness as language education]. The English Teacher: An International Journal, 5(4), 473-476.
  • Lee, I. (1997). [Review of the book Non-native educators in English language teaching]. ELT Journal, 55(2), 210-213. [SSCI; IF: 1.276]

Refereed conference proceedings

  • Lee, I.(2005). Implementing project-based learning through university-school partnership. In B. Beaven (Ed.), IATEFL 2005 Cardiff Conference Selections (pp.125-127). IATEFL.
  • Lee, I. (1997). Helping students create coherence in writing. Selected Proceedings of the First pan Asian Conference and 17the Annual Thai TESOL International Conference (pp.67-68). Bangkok, Thailand.

b) Non-refereed publications

Conference proceedings, working papers, international newsletters and others

  • Sze, P., Maxwell-Reid, C., Lee, I., & Cheung, B. (2014). The requirements of basic academic attainments in English language for senior secondary schools using English as the primary language of instruction. Commissioned curriculum document submitted to the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Government of the Macao SAR.
  • Sze, P., Maxwell-Reid, C., Lee, I., & Cheung, B. (2014). The requirements of basic academic attainments in English language for senior secondary schools not using English as the primary language of instruction. Commissioned curriculum document submitted to the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Government of the Macao SAR.
  • Sze, P., Maxwell-Reid, C., Lee, I., & Cheung, B. (2013). The requirements of basic academic attainments in English language for junior secondary schools using English as the primary language of instruction. Commissioned curriculum document submitted to the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Government of the Macao SAR.
  • Sze, P., Lee, I., & Cheung, B. (2013). The requirements of basic academic attainments in English language for junior secondary schools not using English as the primary language of instruction. Commissioned curriculum document submitted to the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Government of the Macao SAR.
  • Lee, I. (2012 February). Letter from the chair. The Newsletter of the Nonnative English Speakers in TESOL Interest Section, 13(1). TESOL International Association. http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/tesolnnest/issues/2012-02-09/1.html.
  • Lee, I. (2008). Feedback revolution: Are we ready? E-proceedings of the Second Tamkang International Conference on Second Language Writing. (pp.100-117), Tamkang, Taiwan. http://www2.tku.edu.tw/~tfex/ch/board/conference/writingV1/index.htm.
  • Lee, I. (2003). Is our English good enough to teach English? NNEST Newsletter 5(1), 5-6.
  • Lee, I. (2000). Can a nonnative speaker be a good English teacher? TESOL Matters 10(1), p.19.
  • Akcan, S., G., Jacobs, G.M., & Lee, I. (2000). Annotated bibliography of works on second language instruction related to cooperative learning specifically or more generally to small group activities. http://www.georgejacobs.net/Annotated_Bibliography___L2_and_CL.rt.
  • Ng, R., & Lee, I. (1997). Self-directed learning: Does it make any difference? Occasional Papers in Applied Language Studies, 2, 99-122.
  • Lee, I. (1996/7). Coherence in writing: A preliminary review of literature. HKPU Working Papers in ELT, 2(2), 57-66.
  • Lee, I., & Lee, M. (1996). Fun after hours: Extra-curricular activities and language enrichment. In I. Boulter (Ed.) English across the curriculum. Brunei Darussalam: CfBT.
  • Lee, I., & Lee, M. (1995). Developing reading skills. In I. Boulter (Ed.), Developing reading skills with young learners. Brunei Darussalam: CfBT.

English resource books

  • Lee, M, Li, B., & Lee, I. (1999). Project work: Practical guidelines. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.
  • Lee, I., Lee, M., & Ng, R. (1994). Fun after hours: Extra-curricular activities in secondary schools. Hong Kong: Institute of Language in Education.
  • Lee, I. (Ed.). (1994). Secondary one English language immersion programme: A self-access teacher education video package for Hong Kong English medium secondary school teachers. The support booklets 1-5. Hong Kong: Institute of Language in Education.

English textbooks / Skills books

  • Lee, I. Wu, K.Y., & Curtis, A, (2010). Skill Smart: Writing. Paper 2. Volume 2. Hong Kong: Educational Publishing House
  • Lee, I. Wu, K.Y., & Curtis, A, (2009). Skill Smart: Writing. Paper 2. Volume 1. Hong Kong: Educational Publishing House
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2006). Longman Express . (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2006). Longman Express 4. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2006). Longman Express 4. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2006). Longman Target English . (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2006). Longman Target English 4. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2006). Longman Target English 4. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2004). Longman Target English Workbook 1. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2004). Longman Target English Workbook 1. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2004). Longman Target English Workbook 2. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2004). Longman Target English Workbook 2. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2004). Longman Target English Workbook 3. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2004). Longman Target English Workbook 3. (Second edition). Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2003). Longman Express 5. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2003). Longman Express 4B. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2003). Longman Express 4A. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2003). Longman Target English 5. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2003). Longman Target English 4B. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Vickers, E., Wheeler, J., & Lee, I. (2003). Longman Target English 4A. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I. (2002). Longman Express Project Book 1B. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I. (2002). Longman Express Project Book 2B. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I. (2002). Longman Express Project Book 3B. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Wu, K.Y. (2001) Writing Packages (Secondary 4 & 5). Hong Kong: Education Department.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2001). Longman Target English Workbook 1A. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2001). Longman Target English Workbook 1B. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2001). Longman Target English Workbook 2A. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2001). Longman Target English Workbook 2B. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2001). Longman Target English Workbook 3A. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Short, J. (2001). Longman Target English Workbook 3B. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I. (1999). Vocabulary building 1. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I. (1999). Vocabulary building 2. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I. (1999). Vocabulary building 3. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Lee, I., & Holzer V. (1999). Skills building for AS Use of English. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman.

Articles published in South China Morning Post (Hong Kong)

  • Lee, I. (8 May 2005). Latest initiative adds to burden. Education Post. (E4), South China Morning Post.
  • Lee, I. (19 June 2004). Isn’t it ironic for English teachers to spend an inordinate amount of time marking student written errors …? Education Pos. (E4), South China Morning Post.
  • Lee, I. (7 June 2003). Benchmarking misses the point. Education Post. (E5), South China Morning Post.

Published interviews in newspapers/ newsletters/ websites

  • Lee, I. (2016, March 27). Papers filled with the red ink: Who cares about learning? Ming Pao Sunday Special (Chinese).
  • Lee, I. (2016, March). The tragedy of errors: Students get lost in the spiral of corrections. CUHK featured interview. Retrieved from http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/features/icy_lee.html
  • Lee, I. (2016, March). An interview with Professor Icy Lee. Second Language Writing Interest Section Newsletter, The TESOL International Organization. Retrieved from http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/tesolslwis/issues/2016-02-26/5.html
  • Lee, I. (2014, January). NNEST of the Month Blog interview. Retrieved from http://nnest.blog.com/2013/12/30/icy-lee/

Presentations

Plenary / Keynote / Invited conference presentations

Year PaperConferenceVenue
  Sept 2021 Social and emotional perspectives on teacher professional development. Keynote presentation at 2021 International Conference on Foreign Language Teacher Education and Development in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. South China Normal University, China
  May 2021 Publish and flourish: Demystifying scholarly publishing. Invited panelist at the 13th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences. Prince of Songkla University and National Defence University of Malaysia
  May 2021 Developments in classroom-based research on second language writing in pen-and-paper and digital environments Keynote presentation at the University of Murcia Research Seminar University of Murcia Research Seminar
  March 2021 Written corrective feedback in situ: Is less really more? Invited presentation at the Hong Kong Second Language Acquisition Research Forum (HK-SLARF)
  1.  The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  October 2020 Teacher agency and learner agency in EFL writing classrooms Keynote presentation at the International Conference on Teaching and Researching EFL Writing Beijing Foreign Studies University, China
  November 2019 Publishing in the Journal of Second Language Writing Invited workshop at SSLW Institute, Symposium on Second Language Writing Arizona, USA.
  November 2019 Novice researchers in TESOL: Prospects, possibilities and pitfalls Annual Conference of Shandong Society for Foreign Linguistics, Qingdao University of Science and Technology and Shandong Society for Foreign Linguistics, Shandong, China.
  September 2019 (Second Language) Teacher education: Lessons from the past, visions for the future. Faculty of Education 30th Anniversary Education Forum University of Macau
  June 2019  Humanizing English language education International Conference on Effective Learning and Development of Diverse English Language Learners Xi’an, China
  May 2019 The power of stories: Teacher narrative as an impetus for professional development. Writing Roundtable 2019 Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
  October 2018 Invited workshop: Classroom research on feedback in L2 writing International Conference on Teaching and Researching EFL Writing, Nanjing, China
  October 2018 Invited frontier session:Written corrective feedback: A dialogue between Yenren Ting and Icy Lee International Conference on Teaching and Researching EFL Writing, Nanjing, China
  June 2018 Feedback literacy development for EFL teachers (Plenary speaker) 16th Asia TEFL International Conference Macau
  June 2018 Assessment as learning in EFL classrooms (Invited workshop) 16th Asia TEFL International Conference Macau
  June 2018 Promoting assessment as learning through the writing e-platform (Invited speaker) 20th Anniversary Conference of the ENET Scheme in Secondary Schools Hong Kong
  December 2017 Innovation and integration: Dismantling the EFL writing myths (Keynote speaker) The Sixth National Symposium on English Public Speaking and Writing Beijing, China
  May 2017 Motivational strategies in EFL writing classes BSFU Writing Open Forum Beijing Foreign Studies University,  China
  March 2017 Revisioning excellence in second language writing assessment (Invited speaker) 52nd RELC International ConferenceSingapore
  March 2017 Enhancing student motivation in L2 writing classrooms (Invited workshop) 52nd RELC International ConferenceSingapore
  Jan 2017 L2 writing teacher cognition (Featured speaker) 37th Annual Thailand TESOL International ConferenceBangkok, Thailand
 May 2016The quandary of focused written corrective feedback in EFL contexts: Implications for teacher education (Keynote speaker)Second Conference on Writing Education Across Borders (Organizer: Penn State University)Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
 December 2015Implementing assessment as learning in Hong Kong writing classrooms (Invited speaker)The 6th Language Education Symposium: Being Explicit in TeachingHong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
 November 2015EFL writing teacher education: Issues and challenges(Keynote speaker)Ewha Woman’s University Teacher Education 100th Anniversary International ConferenceSeoul, South Korea
 November 2015Working hard or working smart: Comprehensive versus focused written corrective feedback in L2 classrooms (Plenary speaker)Symposium on Second Language WritingAuckland University of Technology, New Zealand
  October 2015 Teaching, learning and assessing writing in Hong Kong schools (Invited speaker) Symposium on EFL Writing in East Asia- Across the Borders Japan
 July 2015Ten years of research on error correction: Have EFL teachers become any wiser (Plenary speaker)2015 International Research Seminar, Chulalongkorn University Language InstituteThailand
 May 2015Implementing assessment as learning in the L2 writing classroom (Invited speaker)Symposium on Second Language WritingOntario Institute for Studies in Education, Canada
 April 2015Language assessment in Hong Kong classrooms: Blessing or curse? (Keynote speaker)First International Conference on Linguistics and Language StudiesCaritas Institute of Higher Education
 November 2014Living a meaningful and fulfilling life (Invited speaker)Diamond Jubilee Education Symposium, Good Hope SchoolGood Hope School, Hong Kong
 June 2014The dark side of motivation in the writing classroom (Keynote speaker)Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics (HAAL) ConferenceHong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
 May 2014Living out the Christian faith in the writing classroom (Plenary speaker)Christians in English Language Teaching Conference (Intercultural communication, globalization and localization of English teaching)Christ College, Taipei, Taiwan
 January 201421st century English language assessment: Towards assessment as learning in L2 classrooms (Plenary speaker)34th ThaiTESOL Annual International ConferenceChiang Mai, Thailand
 November 2013Preparing writing teachers in EFL contexts: Issues and challenges (Invited speaker)Symposium on EFL Writing in East Asia- Across the BordersChiba University, Japan
 October 2013Teaching, learning and assessment of writing in Hong Kong: Bridging the idealism-realism gap (Plenary speaker)Symposium on Second Language WritingShandong, China
 July 2013Developing L2 writing proficiency through classroom writing assessment: Issues and challenges (Invited speaker)WUN Language Assessment Research Network ConferenceHangzhou, China
 July 2013Feedback in writing: Issues and challenges in EFL contexts (Plenary speaker)Korean Association for Teachers of English ConferenceSeoul, Korea
 May 2013Written corrective feedback: Research-practice divide (Invited speaker)4th Polysystemic Symposium on Language and EducationHong Kong Polytechnic University
 February 2013Strategies of assessment for learning in the language classroom (Invited speaker)Literacy for a World City – PNET Scheme 10th Anniversary ConferenceEducation Bureau, Hong Kong
 October 2012Sociocultural perspectives in EFL writing research: Insights from some Hong Kong studies (Keynote speaker)Eighth International Symposium on EFL Writing Research and TeachingShandong University, Jinan, China
 May 2012Bringing together assessment, learning and teaching in L2 classrooms (Plenary speaker)1st LITU (Language Institute of Thammasat University) International Graduate ConferenceBangkok, Thailand
 March 2012Bringing innovation to conventional feedback approaches in L2 writing (Invited academic discussion for TESOL’s Best Breakfast/Tea session)TESOL ConventionPhiladelphia, USA
 January 2012Motivation-sensitive methodology in L2 writing (Invited workshop presenter)Christians in English Language Teaching ConferenceHong Kong
 October 2011Re-thinking learning, teaching and assessment for college English in EFL contexts (Plenary speaker)The Fifth Conference on College English Taiwan
 August 2011Formative feedback in L2 writing (Keynote speaker)English Language Centre Colloquium City University of Hong Kong
 June 2011Publish or perish: The myth and reality of academic publishing (Plenary speaker)Symposium on Second Language WritingTaiwan
 June 2011Becoming a writing researcher (Invited speaker)Symposium on Second Language WritingTaiwan
 November 2010Feedback in EFL writing: Lessons from Hong Kong-based research (Plenary speaker)Second Language Writing SeminarKawagoe, Japan
 May 2010Assessment for learning in EFL writing (Invited speaker)Symposium on Second Language WritingMurcia, Spain
 May 2010Writing research and instruction in Hong Kong: Where are we, and where do we go from here? (Invited speaker) Symposium on Second Language WritingMurcia, Spain
 November 2009Teaching and learning of writing in Asian school contexts: EFL student motivation for writing (Invited speaker and colloquium organizer)Symposium on Second Language WritingArizona State University, USA
 December 2008Feedback revolution: Are we ready? (Invited speaker)Second Tamkang International Conference on Second Language WritingTaiwan
 June 2008Issues and challenges in teaching and learning EFL writing: The case of Hong Kong (Keynote speaker)Symposium on Second Language Writing, Purdue University, USA
 Jan 2008Teaching, learning and assessing writing in ESL/EFL context (Invited speaker)Responding to change: Flexibility in the delivery of language programmes HKUST, HK
 Sept 2007L2 writing around the Pacific Rim (Invited speaker)Symposium on Second Language WritingJapan (US-based conference held outside of USA the first time)
 August 1996
(with Lee, M.)
Fun after hours: Extra-curricular activities and language enrichment (Plenary speaker)Brunei Darussalam Conference, BruneiBrunei
 August 1995
(with Lee, M.)
Developing reading skills (Plenary speaker)Brunei Darussalam Conference, BruneiBrunei

Invited seminars / Workshops (local and overseas)

Year TitleOrganizer
  June 2022 Teaching, learning and assessment of writing in the primary classroom St. Paul's Co-educational College Primary School, Hong Kong.
  June 2022  Teaching, learning and assessment of writing in the secondary classroom United Christian College (Kowloon East), Hong Kong.
  March 2022  Feedback in L2 writing Department of Language and Literacy Education, University of British Columbia, Canada.
  March 2022 Teaching written communication skills. British Council, Indonesia.
  March 2022 Motivational and empowering feedback in the writing classroom. Chiba University, Japan.
  November 2021 Review of classroom-based research on L2 writing: Research findings, pedagogical implications, and future research. School of Foreign Language Education, Jilin University, China.
  October 2021 Feedback scope in written corrective feedback Invited lecture, MA in Applied Linguistics and MA in English Education class, National Institute of Education, Singapore.
  September 2021 Focused feedback in the primary writing curriculum. SKH Yuen Chen Maun Chen Jubilee Primary School, Hong Kong.
  June 2021 Feedback in the writing classroom. Invited workshops to teachers from South View Primary School and other clusters, Singapore.
  May 2021 Research on focused and comprehensive written corrective feedback: What really matters? Invited seminar, Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, York University
  December 2020 Research on focused and comprehensive written corrective feedback: Implications for authentic L2 writing classrooms Nanjing Agricultural University, China.
  November 2020 Publishing in SSCI journals. Invited seminar, Shanghai International Studies University, China
  November 2020 Classroom assessment in L2 writing contexts. Invited seminar, Shanghai International Studies University, China.
  October 2020 Research on focused and comprehensive written corrective feedback: What really matters Invited seminar, Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics.
  September 2020 Teaching and researching second language writing.  Invited lecture, MA in Applied Linguistics and MA in English Education class, National Institute of Education, Singapore.
  July 2020 EFL writing teacher education: Issues and challenges Webinar organized by EFL Writing Association, China.
  July 2020 Fostering student reflection in reading and writing Webinar on "English language teaching today: Theory, research and practice" organized by School of Foreign Language Education, Jilin University.
  June 2020 A conversation with editors and authors: What are they looking for? Webinar organized by Xi'an Jiatong University, China
  June 2020 Publishing with mainstream language journals Webinar organized by Language Institute of Thammasat University and Thailand TESOL Association
  January 2020 Using formative feedback to interweave teaching, learning and assessment in the writing classroom Christian Alliance Toi Shan H.C. Chan Memorial School
  November 2019 Promoting student learning through classroom writing assessment Academic English Program, University of California, Irvine
  November 2019 Novice researchers in TESOL: Prospects, possibilities and pitfalls Academic English Program, University of California, Irvine
  November 2019 Using formative feedback to interweave teaching, learning and assessment in the writing classroom TWGHs Sin Chu Wan Primary School
  September 2019 Fostering student reflection in reading and writing  Quality Education Fund ‘Read to write’ Dissemination Seminar
  September 2019 Doctoral research in TESOL: Opportunities and challenges Department of English, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  July 2019 Feedback in writing and implementing focused written corrective feedback in writing classrooms South View Primary School, Singapore
  July 2019 Feedback in writing and implementing focused written corrective feedback in writing classrooms South View Primary School, Singapore
  June 2019 Integrating teaching, learning and assessment through formative feedback in the writing classroomDiocesan Boy’s School Primary Division
  November 2018 Exploring effective feedback practices in writing classroomsHong Kong Community College
  June 2018Feedback in writing: Thinking outside the box (Keynote speaker)Quality Theme Network Dissemination Seminar
  June 2018How to give written corrective feedbackSt Paul’s School (Lam Tin)
  June 2018Responding to student writingHang Seng Management College
  May 2018Publishing in the Journal of Second Language WritingHong Kong Polytechnic University (Publishing seminar: From Conference Poster to Publication in Language and Teaching Journals: Tips from Editors)
  March 2018Revisiting conventional teacher feedback: Does it improve student motivation and competence?Greenfield Educational Centre
  March 2018Promoting student learning through classroom writing assessmentLanguage Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University
  Jan 2018English story writing workshop for secondary and primary school teachersTung Wah Group of Hospitals – Good People, Good Deeds: English Story Writing Competition
  Nov 2017Vocabulary teaching and learning strategiesQualiEd College
  Nov 2017Bridging the idealism-realism gap in the writing classroomThe Education University of Hong Kong (BA&BEd programme)
  May 2017Written corrective feedback in Hong Kong classrooms: Research insights and practical implicationsHong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics (HAAL)
  May 2017EFL writing teacher education: Lessons from the past, visions for the futureBeijing Normal University
  April 2017Assessment for and as learning in the language classroomWuhan University, China
  April 2017Promoting student learning through classroom assessment in the language classroomSchool of Foreign Languages, Central Normal University, China
  Jan 2017
  1. (1) Assessment for and as learning in the language classroom
  2. (2) Feedback in L2 writing
  3. (3) Collaborative writing and peer feedback
(4) Technology in L2 writing
Language Centre, Thammasat University, Thailand
 May 2016My research and publishing journey: Some tips to shareYunnan Minzu University, China
 May 2016Feedback in EFL writing: Thinking outside the boxYunnan Minzu University, China
 May 2016Interweaving learning, teaching and assessing in primary writing classroomsTai Po Old Market Public School
 April 2016Interweaving learning, teaching and assessing in primary writing classroomsOxford University Press (China) Ltd.
 February 2016Promoting assessment for and as learning in the language classroomPentecostal Yu Leung Fat Primary School
  December 2015Marking errors in student writing: Working hard or working smart?Ying Wa College
 October 2015The ideal and reality gap in Hong Kong secondary writing classroomsEducation Bureau, Hong Kong
 October 2015 Two decades of research on written corrective feedback: Have Hong Kong teachers become any wiser Centre for Applied English Studies, University of Hong Kong
 Sept 2015Comprehensive or focused written corrective feedback?Shatin Pui Ying College
  July 2015Responding to L2 student writingUniversity of British Columbia, Canada
 May 2015My research and publishing journeyUniversity of Western Ontario, Canada
 May 2015Feedback in L2 writing: Issues, challenges and future directionsUniversity of Western Ontario, Canada
 May 2015Feedback in L2 writing: Issues, challenges and future directionsOntario Institute for Studies in Education, Canada
 April 2015Assessment for and as learning in the language classroomCarmel Pak U Secondary School
 March 2015Ten myths about the teaching, learning and assessment of writingEducation Bureau, Hong Kong
 March 2015Feedback and assessment for learning in EFL writingForeign Language Centre, National Chengchi University
 March 2015Reading-writing connections in L2 writnigForeign Language Centre , National Chengchi University
 March 2015Feedback and assessment for learning in EFL writingDepartment of Foreign Languages and Literature, National Cheng Kung University
 January 2015Responding to EFL student writing: Research insights and implicationsFaculty of Education and Language Centre, Hiroshima University
 January 2015Feedback in EFL writing: Issues, challenges and future directionsGraduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Human Growth and Development, City Nagoya University, Japan
 January 2015Written corrective feedback: Research-practice divideGraduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Human Growth and Development , City Nagoya University, Japan
 August 2014Assessment for and as learning in the language classroomQueen Elizabeth School Old Students' Association Secondary School
 July 2014Teaching strategies to develop writing skills of Key Stage 1 students Pok Oi Hospital Mrs Cheng Yam On Primary School
 July 2014Implementing assessment as learning in the writing classroomShatin Pui Ying College
 July 2014My research and publishing journey in TESOLMainland Students Association, Faculty of Education, CUHK
 June 2014Ten myths about the teaching and learning of writing in Hong Kong classroomsNET section, Education Bureau, Hong Kong
 May 2014Feedback in EFL writing: Thinking outside the boxFu Jen Catholic University
 May 2014My research and publishing journeyFu Jen Catholic University
 April 2014Feedback in L2 writing: Issues for writing teachers and researchersEnglish Language Teaching Unit, CUHK
 April 2014Feedback in L2 writing: Issues and challengesFaculty of Education, University of Macao
 March 2014Be an effective teacher of writingOxford University Press (China)
 March 2014Assessment as learning in the writing classroom: Strategies for aligning learning, teaching and assessmentEducation Bureau
 November 2013Planning, implementing and evaluating a language lessonSam Yuk Secondary School
 October 2013Integrating teaching, learning and assessment in primary writing classroomsSacred Heart Canossian School
 October 2013Assessment as learning in the writing classroomEducation Bureau
 September 2013Feedback and assessment for learning in L2 writing classroomsEnglish Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
 February 2013The three E’s of English learning (parent seminar)CCC Ho Fuk Tong Primary School
 November 2012The journey of academic publishingMainland Students Association, Faculty of Education, CUHK
 Sept 2012Digital Storytelling: What’s in it for students? (And for teachers?) (with Sze, P.)English Schools Foundation (ESF)
 June 2012Towards improving the teaching, learning and assessment of writingCCC Kwei Wah Shan College
 June 2012Teaching reading in secondary schoolsChing Chung Hau Po Woon Secondary School
 May 2012Living a meaningful life (Life Education seminar)Hong Kong Christian Service Pui Oi School
 May 2012Towards improving the teaching, learning and assessment of writingSKH Bishop Jubilee Secondary School
 October 2011Assessment for learning in Hong Kong classrooms: Lessons from three case studiesHong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics (HAAL), Hong Kong
 June 2011Focused marking in the writing classroomLock Tao Secondary School
 June 2011Focused marking in the writing classroomSaint Too Canaan College
 April 2011Feedback in writingSKH Tsoi Kung Po Secondary School
 August 2010Helping students enhance coherence in NSS writingPLK Ngan Po Ling College, Hong Kong
 June 2010Feedback and assessment for learning in EFL writingDepartment of English, School of Foreign Languages, Shenzhen University, China
 January 2010Towards a feedback revolution in Hong Kong writing classroomsSKH St Simon’s Lui Ming Choi Secondary School, Hong Kong
 January 2010Towards a feedback revolution in Hong Kong writing classroomsMethodist College, Hong Kong
 January 2010A coming together of teaching, learning and assessmentHong Kong Schools Self-evaluation, Education Bureau, Hong Kong
 November 2009My journey as a writing researcherMA in Applied Linguistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
 April 2008My publishing careerMA in ESP, City University of Hong Kong
 January 2008School-wide, life-wide and life-long learning of English for CMI studentsPo Kok Secondary School, Hong Kong
 November 2007Feedback and assessment for learning in writingEducation Bureau, Hong Kong
 May 2007Assessment for learning in writingPo Kok Secondary School, Hong Kong
 November 2006Promoting assessment for learning in writingEvangel College, Hong Kong
 November 2005Feedback in Hong Kong writing classrooms: Where do we go from here?Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics
 November 2005 Project learning in English classrooms Centre for Child Development, Hong Kong Baptist University
 April 2005L2 writing researchMA in Applied Linguistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
 October 2005Error correction in L2 writing Language Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University
 April 2004Why burn the midnight marking student essays?Pui Ching Middle School, Hong Kong
 April 2003Error correction in L2 writingMA in Applied Linguistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
 August 2002Project-based learningCheng Wing Chee College, Hong Kong
 March 2002Project work in English classroomsLongman, Hong Kong
  February 2000Teaching L2 reading strategiesLongman, Hong Kong
  June 1996Project work in English classroomsDeveloping coherence in writing

Webinars

Year Paper Venue
1 April 2020 Teachers’ attempts at focused written corrective feedback: Is less really more? The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2 January 2018 Reflecting on the research-practice nexus in written corrective feedback: Insights for Hong Kong classrooms The Chinese University of Hong Kong
3 May 2017 Motivational strategies in EFL writing classes (Invited webinar) Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, China

Conference presentations

YearPaperConferenceVenue
1 October 2020 Teaching and learning of EFL writing: Teacher agency and learner agency in EFL writing classroomsColloquium at the International Conference on Teaching and Researching EFL WritingBeijing Foreign Studies University, China.
1 November 2019 Written corrective feedback: Is less more?Symposium on Second Language WritingArizona, USA
2November 2019 (with Ferris, D. & Kibler, A.)WCF 2.0: From old news to new horizonsSymposium on Second Language WritingArizona, USA
3 July 2019 A diagnostic approach to written corrective feedbackthe Inaugural Conference on Language Teaching and LearningThe Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
4December 2018 Feedback in Hong Kong secondary classrooms: Friend or foe?Symposium on Second Language WritingThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
5August 2018 (with Ferris, D. & Kibler, A.)Criteria for getting published in top language journalsHKERA International ConferenceSimon Fraser University, Canada
6 July 2017 A review and analysis of L2 writing scholarship as represented in the Journal of Second Language Writing (colloquium)Symposium on Second Language WritingChulalongkorn University Language Institute, Thailand
7 July 2015Eight demotives in the EFL writing classroom2015 International Research SeminarChulalongkorn University Language Institute, Thailand
8 March 2015
(with Yuan, R.)
Pre-service teacher belief change during the teaching practicumTESOL ConventionToronto, Canada
9 March 2014
(with Mak, P.)
Implementing assessment as learning in L2 writing classroomsTESOL ConventionPortland, USA
10 March 2014Working contexts of SLW professionals in higher education (SLW Academic Session)TESOL ConventionPortland, USA
11 October 2013
(with Mak, P., Chan, V., Wang, W. Ma, J-j, & Yu, S.)
Feedback in EFL writing: The underrepresented and unrepresented (Colloquium)Symposium on Second Language WritingJinan, Shandong University, China
12 March 2013
(with Wong, M. & Gao, X.)
Harmony, cacophony, or silence: Language teacher collaboration in Hong KongTESOL ConventionDallas, USA
13 March 2013
(with Mak, P.)
Appropriating Mediation Tools for Written Feedback: An Activity Theory ApproachTESOL ConventionDallas, USA
14 March 2013
(with Wong, S.W. & Gao, X.)
Collaboration of local English teachers (LETs) and native English teachers (NETs) in Hong Kong’s primary and secondary schoolsAmerican Association of Applied Linguistics ConferenceDallas, USA
15 March 2013
(with Yu, S.)
Understanding teacher written feedback: Use of L1 and L2, functions of speech and their interfaceAmerican Association of Applied Linguistics ConferenceDallas, USA
16 October 2012
(with Yu, S.)
An exploratory study on L1 use in peer written feedback: An activity-theory perspectiveEighth International Symposium on EFL Writing Research and TeachingShandong University, Jinan, China
17 March 2012
(with Lam, R. & Mak, P.)
Understanding EFL students’ self-learning capacity in two portfolio classroomsTESOL ConventionPhiladelphia, USA
18 January 2012
(with Wong, K.)
Marking with grace: Process approach in EFL writing feedbackChristians in English Language Teaching ConferenceHong Kong
19 August 2011EFL writing teacher preparation: Impact of in-service teacher education16th World Congress of Applied LinguisticsBeijing, China
20 June 2011
(with Mak, P.)
Tapping into teachers’ beliefs about feedback practicesHAAL ConferenceHong Kong
21 June 2011
(with Mak, P.)
Understanding the feedback practices of primary teachersSymposium on Second Language WritingTaipei, Taiwan
22 March 2011Preparing NNESTs to teach EFL writing: Opportunities and challengesTESOL ConventionNew Orleans, USA
23 August 2010Genre-based teaching and assessment in EFL writing classroomsAsia TEFL ConferenceHanoi, Vietnam
24 November 2009
(with Lam, R.)
Balancing the dual functions of portfolio assessmentSymposium on Second Language WritingArizona, USA
25 March 2009Strangers here ourselves: How NNESTs work with multilingual writers TESOL Convention, Denver, Colorado, USA
26 Sept 2007Feedback in Hong Kong secondary writing classrooms: Ideal versus realitySymposium on Second Language WritingJapan
27 June 2007Feedback in writing: Mismatches between teachers’ beliefs and practice HAAL Research Forum,Hong Kong
28 April 2007Understanding teachers’ responding practices in secondary writing classroomsAmerican Association of Applied LinguisticsCalifornia, USA
29 August 2006Fostering reflection in preservice teachers through response journalsThe 2006 Asia TEFL International ConferenceSeinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan
30 April 2006Enhancing the effectiveness of teacher feedback in the secondary writing classroomEnhancing Effective English Language Assessment in the Secondary School: Integrating Theory and Practice HKU, Hong Kong
31 December 2004Error correction in secondary writing classroomsInternational Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
32 June 2004Taking control through project-based learning in the English classroomAutonomy and Language Learning: Maintaining controlHKUST, HK
33 April 2004Implementing project learning through university-school partnership38th International Annual IATEFL Conference & ExhibitionLiverpool, UK
34 December 2002
(with Jacobs, G., Goatly, A. & Haig, E.)
The environment and the teaching of grammar (Scientific Commission Symposium: Language and Ecology SC)AILA (International Association of Applied Linguistics)Singapore
35 December 2002Using dialogue journals as a multi-purpose tool for preservice teacher preparation: How effective is it?7th Conference on English in Southeast AsiaHong Kong
36 April 2002Critical issues and future directions in NNEST research TESOL ConventionSalt Lake City, Utah, USA
37 March 2000Dialogues between NSs and NNSs in TESOL ConventionVancouver, Canada
38 March 2000Vocabulary building in EFL contextsTESOL ConventionVancouver, Canada
39 March 2000Theoretical and pedagogical perspectives on coherence in writingAAAL (American Association of Applied Linguistics) ConferenceVancouver, Canada
40 August 1999
(with Li, B. & Lee, M.)
Project work in ESL classroomsWorld Congress of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA)Japan
41 December 1998 (with Lee, M. & Murphy, M.)Primary pupils’ profiles in reading and their implicationsInternational Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
42 April, 1998ESL students’ conceptions and judgments of coherence in writingBC TEAL ’98 ConferenceVancouver, Canada
43 March, 1998Developing coherence in writingTESOL Convention Seattle, USA
44 April, 1997
(with Lee, A.)
Teaching thinking skills in the language classroomRELC (Regional English Language Centre) SeminarSingapore
45 January, 1997Helping students create coherence in writingThai TESOL International ConferenceBangkok, Thailand
46 December, 1996
(with Lee, M. & Shum, S.)
Teacher development on a collaborative reading projectInternational Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
47 December, 1996The teaching of coherence: An exploratory studyInternational Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
48 June, 1996An investigation into students’ grammatical knowledge and awareness in error correctionLanguage Analysis and Description ConferenceHKUST and Lingnan College, Hong Kong
49 June 1996
(with Falvey, P. et al.)
Text linguistics: A versatile toolLanguage Analysis and Description ConferenceHKUST and Lingnan College, Hong Kong
50 April, 1996
(with Lee, M.)
Facilitating writing in the secondary classroomRELC Seminar, Singapore
51 December, 1995
(with Falvey, P.)
Coherence in writing: The views, perceptions and judgments of secondary students and tertiary teachers of English in Hong KongInternational Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
52 December, 1995
(with Mahon, T. & Tinker Sachs, G.)
Reading strategies in EFL settings: What does the literature show?International Language in Education Conference Hong Kong
53 March, 1995
(with Chow, A., & Murphy, M.)
EFL reading in the primary classroom: Teachers’ perspectives and practicesThird International ConferenceCity University of Hong Kong,, Hong Kong
54 December, 1994English language teaching: Primary teachers’ perspectivesInternational Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
55 December, 1994
(with Hoare, P.)
Changing the language of classroom: How do teachers feel about it?International Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
56 December, 1994
(with Ng, R.)
Self-directed learning: Does it make any difference?International Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
57 December, 1994
(with Cheung, E. & et al.)
Teaching content subjects through English International Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
58 December, 1993Effects of signalling on reading comprehensionInternational Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong
59 December, 1993
(with Carless, D.)
Attitude changes on an INSET course for primary English teachersInternational Language in Education ConferenceHong Kong