Dr. WONG Ming Wai, Matilda, ¶À©ú¿·

Assistant Professor

Academic Qualifications

l PhD in Teacher Development, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

l MA in English Language Teaching, University of Warwick

l BA (Hons) in English and American Literature, University of Warwick

Teaching Area

l English language teaching; English language teacher education

Research Area

l Second language teacher education; teaching writing; qualitative research in language teaching

Previous Research

l Second language teacher development and teacher learning; teaching writing; teaching speaking

Selected Publications

l Vong, S.K., & Wong, M. (2009). Towards a formalised teacher induction system: The Macau experience. Research in Comparative and International Education, 4, 34-41.

l Wong, M. (2008). Can consciousness-raising and imitation improve pronunciation? The International Journal of Learning, 15, 43-47.

l Wong, M. & Tsang, W.K. (2006). Connecting personal and professional knowledge in a reflective teacher education course. TEIS News, 21(1). Tsang, W.K., & Wong, M. (2004). Constructing a shared 'Hong Kong identity' in comic discourses. Discourse and Society, 15, 767 - 785.

l Tsang, W.K., & Wong, M. (2002). Conversational English: An interactive, collaborative and reflective approach. In J. C. Richards & W. Renandya (Eds.), Methodology in Language Teaching: An Anthology of Current Practice (pp. 212-224). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

l Lo, R., Tsang, W.K., & Wong, M. (2000). The communicative approach: The reality. TESL Reporter, 33, 14-22.

l Tsang, W.K., & Wong, M. (2000). Giving grammar the place it deserves in process writing. Prospect, 15 , 34-45.

l Tsang, W.K., Wong, M., & Yuen, H.K. (2000). Feedback to writing: Focusing on grammar, or content, or both. In D.C.S. Li, Lin, A., & Tsang, W.K. (Eds.), Language and Education in Postcolonial Hong Kong (pp. 317-332). Hong Kong: Linguistic Society of Hong Kong.

l Tsang, W.K., & Wong, M. (1996). Journaling as a reflective tool for pre-service teacher trainees. The Journal of Teaching Practice, 15 , 24-39.

l Tsang, W.K., & Wong, M. (1995). Taping microteaching sessions from two perspectives: Teacher's and students'. Guidelines, 17, 45-53.

l Tsang, W.K., & Wong, M. (1994). Away from the traditional conversation class. The Language Teacher, 18, 24-27.

l Tsang, W. K., Wong, M. (1993). Investigating the process approach to writing. JALT Journal, 15, 163-179.

l Brock, M.N., Yu, B., & Wong, M. (1992). Collaborative diary-keeping: A tool for teacher development. TESL Reporter, 25, 19-25.

l Brock, M.N., Yu, B., & Wong, M. (1992). "Journaling" together: Collaborative diary keeping and teacher development. In J. Flowerdew, M. N. Brock, & S. Hsia (Eds.), Perspectives on Second Language Teacher Education (pp. 295-307). Hong Kong: City Polytechnic of Hong Kong.

Professional Affiliations

l (2006 - 2009) Reviewer for Asian Journal of English Language Teaching

l (1993 - present) Member of TESOL

l (1997 - present) Member of IATEFL

Current Courses

1. English Linguistics and Literature as Resources for Teachers (EDEN219)

2. Focused English Skills: Speaking (EDEN004)

3. Creative Ideas in the ESL/EFL Classroom (EDEN220)

4. Supervised Teaching and School Experience (EDUE408)

5. Dissertation (IMCN999)

Previous Courses

1. Language Testing (EDEN414)

2. Subject-Based Teaching Methods (English) I (EDUE332)

3. Supervised Teaching and School Experience II (EDUE410)

4. Practical English ¡V Practice and Progress I (ENGL005)

5. Practical English ¡V Practice and Progress II (ENGL006)

Contact Details

Faculty of Education (FED)

5th Floor, Silver Jubilee Building, University of Macau

Room: J513

Telephone: (853) 8397 8713

Fax: (853) 2883 1695

Email address: matildaw@umac.mo