CUHK :: Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research

Qualifications

M.I.L. (London), Graduate Certificate in Teaching Second Languages (Southern Queensland), MA in Media Technology for TESOL (Newcastle upon Tyne), PhD in English Language Teaching (Warwick)

Background

Former secondary school English teacher, lecturer at the English Department, City University of Hong Kong, and Associate Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Courses taught include Subject Curriculum and Teaching (English), ELT Theory and Methodology, English Language Teaching Techniques, English Curriculum Theory and Design, Morphology and Syntax, Lexis, Morphology and Semantics, ELT Research Methods, Workplace Communication.

Faculty of Education Exemplary Teaching Award 2005
Faculty of Education Exemplary Teaching Award 2010

POSITIONS HELD

Programme Coordinator of Postgraduate Diploma in Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy for English Language Teaching (PGSK for ELT). 2004-2010

Programme Coordinator of B.A. (English Studies) and B.Ed. (English Language Education) Programme (ELED) 2012-2019

Honorary Warden, Ping Fan Hall for non-residential students, United College 2010-2022

Fellow, Assembly of Fellows, United College 2011-2021

Research Areas

Research interests include New Technologies in Teaching and Learning, Vocabulary Input and Treatment, English Curriculum and English Teaching in China, Online Teaching Portfolios in a Community of Practice, Reflective Practices in Pre-service English Teacher Education, Technology-enhanced Learning and Teaching

DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

Platforms for Teacher Education (PLaTE): http://platehk.org/

Publications

(Updated as at Aug 2021)

A.	Publications AFTER 2000
B.	FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS AT CUHK

A. Publications AFTER 2000

1.	Khoo. M. and Tang, E. (2020). Adopting Technology for Young Learners: An Independent-Learning-Focused Approach. The English Connection. 24:4, pp.13-14.
1.	Tang, E., Cheng, L. and Ng, R. (2020). Online Writing Community: What Can We Learn from Failure? RELC Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688220912038
2.	Tang, E. and Chung, E. (2016). A Study of Non-native Discourse in an Online Community of Practice (CoP) for Teacher Education. Journal of Learning, Culture and Social Interaction . Vol.8, pp.48-60.
3.	Tang, E., Chung, E., Li, E. and Yeung, S. (2016) Online Independent Vocabulary Learning Experience of Hong Kong University Students. Journal of Education. Vol.4, Issue 1, pp.13-29.
4.	Tang, E. and Lam, C. (2014). Building an Effective Online Learning Community (OLC) in Blog-based Teaching Portfolios. The Internet and Higher Education. Vol. 20, pp.79-85.
5.	Tang, E. (2013). The reflective journey of preservice ESL teachers: an analysis of interactive blog entries. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. Volume 22, Issue 4, pp. 449-457.
6.	Tang, E., Lee, J. and Chun, C. (2012). Development of teaching beliefs and the focus of change in the process of pre-service ESL teacher education. Australian Journal of Teacher Education. Vol. 37: Iss. 5, Article 8.
7.	Tang, E. (2012). To Teach More or More to Teach: vocabulary-based instruction in the Chinese EFL classroom. The Asian EFL Journal Quarterly, 14(1), 245-297
8.	Tang, E. (2011). Non-native Teacher talk as lexical input in the foreign language classroom. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2(1):45-54
9.	Tang, E. (2009). Introduction and Development of a Blog-Based Teaching Portfolio: A Case Study in a Pre-Service Teacher Education Programme. International Journal of Learning. 16, (8), 89-100.
10.	Tang, E. (2009). Studying lexical input from ESL textbooks for primary and junior secondary students: a case study in Hong Kong. Journal of Asia TEFL, 6(3), 35-58
11.	Tang, E. (2009). A cultural framework of “Chinese learn English”: a critical review of and reflections on research. Journal of English as an International Language. 4:7-43.
12.	Chan, D., Tang, E., Lee, J. & Chun, C. (2009). Prospective Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in English Language Teaching: Implications for Teachers Education in Hong Kong. In Albertson, M. (ed) Development in Higher Education. Nova Science Publishers Inc.
13.	Tang, E. (2007).A study of the English vocabulary size of Hong Kong primary and junior secondary school students. The Journal of Asia TEFL, 4(1), 123-142.
14.	Chiu, M.M., Coniam, D., & Tang, E. (2006). A statistical approach to second language grammar knowledge: a longitudinal, cross-sectional study of Hong Kong students. Education Research Journal, 21(2), 195-215.
15.	Tang, E. (2004). Task-based learning in the Asian classroom. RELC Guidelines, 26(1), 14-18. Tang, E., & Nesi, H. (2003). Teaching vocabulary in two Chinese classrooms: intensive and extensive exposure in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Language Teaching Research. Vol. 7/1, pp.65-97.
16.	Zhao, Y. P., and Tang, E. (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.

B. FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS AT CUHK

1.	Tang, E. (co-PI). Supporting the Development and Implementation of Internationalized Curricula. Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) 2016-19 triennium. (PI: Chun Ka Wai, Cecilia) [HK$677,750]
2.	Tang, E. (PI). Learning to Teach: an Online Education Hub for Professional Craft Knowledge Development. Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) 2016-19 triennium. (C0-Is: CHAN To, CHAN Yip Cheung, NG Mau Yuen) [HK$706,636.5]
3.	Chun, C. and Tang, E. (2015). Training Convention of Beijing International Program for Primary School Teacher Development. Funded by Beijing Municipal Education Commission and Beijing Municipal Government. August 2015 – July 2016.
4.	Tang, E. (PI). Teaching awareness enhancement: a video repository for Chinese language teacher education, Micro-module Courseware Development Grant 2016 (Co-I: NG Mau Yuen Eric)
5.	Tang, E. (PI). Transferring teachers’ craft knowledge: A video repository for English language teacher education . Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2015-16 (CUHK) (Co-I: Li Eddy)
6.	Tang, E. (PI), Chung, E., Li, E., and Yeung, S. (co-Is) Strategies to Improve Vocabulary Size of University Students. Teaching Development Grants for 2012-15 triennium.
7.	Tang, E. (co-I), Building and Sustaining a Reading and Writing Teacher Community for Teachers’ Continuing Professional Development. Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (KTPF) for 2011-2012.
8.	Tang, E. (co-I). Creating and Sustaining "Communities of Practice" for Physical Education Teacher's Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (KTPF) for 2010-2012.
9.	Tang, E. (PI), Chang, S.H. (co-I) and Yu, J. (co-I). Meeting Challenges: Developing a Flexible and Sustainable eLearning Environment for United College General Education. UGC Funding for New Initiatives 2009-2012.
10.	Tang, E. (co-I). Promoting Learning of Education Students through Video-based Teaching Cases, Teaching Development Grants for 2009-12 triennium.
11.	Tang, E. (co-I). Study on the Curriculum Reform 2008. With Fok, B.K. (PI), Lo, N. K. and Wong, H. W. (co-PIs), Chan To; Chu Ka Wing, Julia; Ha, Amy Sau-ching; Hau Kit-tai; Lai Ling Yan Edith; Lau Kit Ling; Leung Yat-ming Julian; Ng Pun-hon; Tang Kwok-Chun; Wong So Lan; and XU Hui-xuan (co-Is). EDB research project, July 2008 - Aug 2009.
12.	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.
13.	Tang, E (co-I) Developing an Outcomes-based Approach for Learning and Teaching in Teacher Education. Teaching Development Grants for 2005-08 triennium.
14.	Tang, E. (PI), & Ng, E. Chinese Teacher Education on the NET. 2007. Supported by IT Incentive Subsidy. Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
15.	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.