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Department of English Language Education
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Department of English Language Education

Dr WONG, Ming Har Ruth

Dr WONG, Ming Har Ruth

Associate Head of Department
Assistant Professor
QualificationsTeaching InterestsResearch InterestsSelected PublicationsKeynote Speaker at ConferencesPaper Presentations at ConferencesProjects

Journal Publications

 

  • Wong, R. (2024). Towards a Comprehensive Framework of Motivation to Learn: a Validation Study. English Language Teaching, 17(1), 13-25. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2022). What do they actually need? An investigation of English learning motivation of the underprivileged students. English Language Teaching, 15(11), 1-13.
  • Wong, R. (2022). What do they actually need? An investigation of English learning motivation of the underprivileged students. English Language Teaching, 15(11), 1-13.
  • Wong, R. (2022). Basic psychological needs of students in blended learning. Interactive Learning Environments, 30 (6), 984-998.
  • Wong, R. & Luo, S. Y. (2021). Relationship between motivation to learn English and learner autonomy of Chinese learners in higher education: An empirical study. Irish Journal of Education, 44. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2021). The alignment of learning objectives and the teaching of vocabulary. The Journal of Asia TEFL, 18(1), 271-280. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2020). When no one can go to school: Does online learning meet students’ basic learning needs?. Interactive Learning Environments. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2020). Job-related stress and well-being among teachers: A cross sectional study. Asian Social Science, 15(5), 19-28. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2019). Basis psychological needs of students in blended learning. Interactive Learning Environments. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2019). Immersion and motivation to become teachers: A comparative study. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 9(5), 510-520.
  • Wong, R. (2018). Non-native EFL teachers’ perception of English accent in teaching and learning: Any Preference?. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 8(2), 177-183. More Details
  • Wong, R. & Wong, R. (2017). Alignment of Motivational Strategies: The perceptions of Teachers and Students. Educational Practice and Theory, 39(2), 57-85. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2016). How one-year of overseas teacher education programme improved a teacher's motivation strategies. Pedagogy, Culture & Society, 23(1), 107-130. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2015). The contribution of the homestay experience to linguistic self-confidence in L2 acquisition. Irish Journal of Education, 40, 82-93.
  • Wong, R. (2015). Impact of overseas immersion homestay experience on linguistic confidence and intercultural communication strategies. Journal of Intercultural Communication, 37. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2014). The effects of gender differences on motivation to learn English in regard to Chinese EFL Learners. Journal of Education Research, 8(3), 151-175. More Details
  • Ma, A., Wong, R. & Lam, W. Y. K. (2014). Profiling language and culture strategy use patterns of ESL student teachers in study abroad by using self-reported data. Pedagogy, Culture & Society, 1-25. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2014). An investigation of strategies for student motivation in the Chinese EFL context. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 3. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2014). Motivation to learn English and School Grade Level: The case of newly arrived Hong Kong students. Porta Linguarum, 21, 39-52. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2013). The sustainability of change in teacher beliefs and practices as a result of an overseas professional development course. Journal of Education for Teaching, 39(2), 152-168. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2013). A change in teaching philosophy: The effects of short-term teaching immersion on English teaching beliefs and practice. Teacher Education and Practice, 26(1), 43-62.
  • Wong, R. (2012). Linking motivation and pedagogy: The case of newly arrived Hong Kong students. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 21(3), 636-647. More Details
  • 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. More Details
  • 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. More Details
  • Luk, J. & Wong, R. (2010). Sociocultural perspectives on teacher language awareness in form-focused EFL classroom instruction. Linguistics and Education, 21(1), 29-43. More Details
  • Wong, R (2010). Educational challenge: The meaning of leadership in Hong Kong schools. International Education Studies, 3(2), 148-157. More Details
  • 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). Mainland students learning english in Hong Kong: Does place-of-origin affect motivation?. The TESOL Journal 2010, 109-129. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2010). Classifying teacher questions in EFL classrooms: Question types and their proper use. TESOL in Context, 20(1), 37-57. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2009). Developing Criteria for Textbook Evaluation. TESL Reporter, 42(1), 52-57.
  • 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. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2009). Identity change: Overseas students returning to Hong Kong. The Linguistics Journal, 4, 36-62. More Details
  • 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. More Details
  • 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. (2008). Competency-based English teaching and learning: Investigating pre-service teachers of Chinese’s learning experience. Porta Linguarum, 9, 179-198. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2008). Motivation to learn English and age differences: The case of Chinese immigrants. Glossa, 3(2), 365-404. More Details
  • 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. (2007). Making written feedback work. TESL Reporter, 40(1), 73.
  • Wong, R. (2007). Choice in a world of Englishes. Voices, 200, 11.
  • 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. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2007). Motivation and strategies to learn English: The case of pre-service teachers of Chinese. Asian ESP Journal, 3(2), 68-82.

Book Chapters

 

  • Wong, R. (2014). The Effects of Gender Differences on Motivation to Learn English in Regard to Chinese EFL Learners. In R. Morrison (Ed.), Motivation: Psychology, Strategies and Impact on Performance (pp. 171-196). New York: Nova Publishers.
  • Wong, R. (2013). Motivation and English Attainment: A Comparative Study of Hong Kong Students with Different Cultural Backgrounds. In A. B. I. Bernardo & J. S. M. Estacio (Eds.), Language, Literacy, and Education in the Asia-Pacific: Contemporary Perspective (pp. 165-190). Manila: De La Salle University Publishing House.
  • 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. More Details
  • Wong, R. (2008). Teaching of Grammar. In H. Gaudart (Ed.), Try an error: A way to improve writing (pp. 70-81). MELTA: Sasbadi. More Details
  • 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. (2005). Asian stories for young readers. In A. Maley & J. Mukunda (Eds.), My mother and my diary (pp. 39-44). Malaysia: Pearson.
  • Wong, R. (2004). Creative writing in EFL/ESL classrooms. In B. T. Tan (Ed.), Facilitating imagination in teaching creative writing (pp. 30-41). : University Putra Malaysia Press..

Authored Books

 

  • 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.
  • Yu, Z., Wong, R. & Lim, J. (2007). Treasure plus! Language arts 3A & 3B. Hong Kong:Oxford University Press.
  • Lim, J., Yu, Z. & Wong, R. (2007). Treasure plus! Language arts 2A & 2B. Hong Kong:Oxford University Press.
  • Wong, R., Lim, J. & Yu, Z. (2007). Treasure plus! Language arts 1A & 1B. Hong Kong:Oxford University Press.