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Invited/keynote talks

  1. Chong, S. W. (October, 2025). Myths about research syntheses in applied linguistics. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR.
  2. Chong, S. W. (May, 2025). “I don’t publish; it doesn’t mean I can’t”: Empowering education-focused academics to publish through mentoring. King’s College London, online.
  3. Chong, S. W. (June, 2025). “I am Glad that My Paper is Rejected”: Mindset power-up to supercharge your publication journey. Keynote at BERA ECR Conference 2025, Leeds.
  4. Chong, S. W. (June, 2025). Launch event of the Centre for International, Language and Teacher Education Research. University of St Andrews, St Andrews.
  5. Chong, S. W. (April, 2025). 8 myths about research (and how to explain them to trainees/early career teachers). National Institute of Teaching, online.
  6. Chong, S. W. (April, 2025). Synthesising research in Applied Linguistics: How to be SMART and do it well?  BAAL Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics SIG, online.
  7. Chong, S. W. (April, 2025). Synthesising research: How to be SMART and do it well?  Education University of Hong Kong, online.
  8. Chong, S. W. (April, 2025). Invited presentation on learning-oriented language assessment for the ELT Journal event. IATEFL Conference, Edinburgh.
  9. Chong, S. W. (March, 2025). Launch event of the Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics journal. American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Denver.
  10. Chong, S. W. (Feb, 2025). Vision for a research methods centre. Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy, King’s College London, London.
  11. Chong, S. W. (December 2024). “Meet the Editor” event on Review of Education. King’s College London, online.
  12. Chong, S. W. (November, 2024). How to make language education research useful and usable to practitioners. University of Exeter, online.
  13. Chong, S. W. (November, 2024). Use of digital tools for conducting evidence syntheses in educational research. Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.
  14. Chong, S. W. (November, 2024). What is a meta-review? Two examples on teacher education and artificial intelligence. Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.
  15. Chong, S. W. (November, 2024). Getting your research published and “out there”. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
  16. Chong, S. W., & Davey, C. (November, 2024). Evidence ecosystem in “close-to-practice” research: Conceptualising and maximising research impact at the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT). Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
  17. Chong, S. W., Oxley, E., Davey, C, & Patterson, C. (November, 2024). What we know (and do not know) about how to build teacher expertise. Conferation of School Trusts Annual Conference, Birmingham.
  18. Chong, S. W. (October, 2024). Amplifying research impact: My quest for evidence translation. Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China. (cancelled)
  19. Chong, S. W., Wright, B., Murphy, R., & Talukder, N. (September, 2024). ECR lunchtime session: At the crossroads of becoming. BERA/WERA Conference, Manchester.
  20. Chong, S. W., & Ackroyd, R. (September, 2024). Connecting the dots in the impact-led educational researcher journey. BERA/WERA Conference, Manchester.
  21. Chong, S. W.  (August, 2024). Engaging STEM Learners in (and beyond) the Classroom: Evidence-based Strategies. Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Online.
  22. Chong, S. W., Bond, M., Wong, A., Miller, S., & Bergdahl, N. (July, 2024). Publish Like a Pro: Editors’ Advice for New Educational Researchers. University of St Andrews, Scotland.
  23. Chong, S. W. (June-July, 2024). PGT/PGR Summer School. University of St Andrews, Scotland.
  24. Chong, S. W. (May, 2024). BERA/SERA 50th Anniversary Roundtable Event: “Back to the Roots (Past, Present, Future) Moving Forward. University of Glasgow, Scotland.
  25. Chong, S. W. (May, 2024). Thesis by publication: an alternative route of doctoral education. National Institute of Teaching, Online.
  26. Chong, S. W., & Liu, Q. (May, 2024). Development of research ethics guidelines and procedure. National Institute of Teaching, Online.
  27. Chong, S. W., & Oxley, E. (March, 2024). A meta-review on teacher education and professional development. National Institute of Teaching, Online.
  28. Chong, S. W. (December, 2023). Writing for impact case studies: Experience from REF 2021 in Russel Group and research-intensive universities in the UK. Education University of Hong Kong, Online.
  29. Chong, S. W. (November, 2023). BERA’s panel on “Academic publishing: Answering all your questions”. British Educational Research Association, Online.
  30. Chong, S. W. (November, 2023). A public lecture on TESOLgraphics. University of South Florida, Online.
  31. Chong, S. W. (October, 2023). A public lecture on evidence synthesis in educational research. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  32. Chong, S. W. (October, 2023). A workshop on conducting evidence synthesis in teacher education. Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  33. Carver, M., & Chong, S. W. (October, 2023). Turning your TESOL dissertation into a publication: two half-day workshops. University of St Andrews, Online.
  34. Bond, M., & Chong, S. W. (September, 2023). Mentoring and coaching for trainee and early career teachers. Teaching School Hubs Council, Online.
  35. Dempsey, N., White, M., Ismail, G., Chong, S. W., & Henderson, L. (September, 2023). ECR Lunchtime Lecture: Inspiration and Impact. BERA Conference 2023, Birmingham.
  36. Chong, S. W. (September, 2023). A public lecture on evidence synthesis in teacher education. Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  37. Chong, S. W., Davey, C., & Oxley, E. (July, 2023). Teacher recruitment and retention strategies in schools in socio-economically areas in England: Study design and preliminary findings. Education Endowment Foundation Exchange Event. London.
  38. Chong, S. W. (June, 2023). Research syntheses in the multilingual turn in language education. University of Birmingham, Birmingham.
  39. Chong, S. W. (June, 2023). TESOL summer school. University of St Andrews, St Andrews.
  40. Chong, S. W. (June, 2023). Student feedback literacy. Birmingham City University, Birmingham.
  41. Chong, S. W. (May, 2023). Evidence syntheses in educational research: Conceptualisation, methodology, and values. Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool. [with Emily Oxley and Violeta Negrea]
  42. Chong, S. W. (Mar, 2023). Learning-oriented language assessment. University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, Scotland, online.
  43. Chong, S. W. (Mar, 2023). Towards transcultural pedagogy: dynamics in global EAP. University of St. Andrews EAP Conference. St. Andrews, Scotland. (Panelist)
  44. Chong, S. W. (Jan, 2023). Doing practitioner research. Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong SAR, online.
  45. Chong, S. W. (Nov, 2022). Researching language learner autonomy: A synthetic perspective. Kanda University of International Studies, Tokyo, Japan.
  46. Chong, S. W. (Nov, 2022). Qualitative synthesis of research in languages education. Michigan State University. USA, online.
  47. Chong, S. W. (Nov, 2022). Navigating journal peer review in educational research: Insights for early career researchers. Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong SAR, online.
  48. Chong, S.W. (Oct, 2022). Journal peer review: FAQs from early career researchers. University of St. Andrews, online.
  49. Chong, S. W. (Sep, 2022). Journal peer review in Applied Linguistics. BAAL Conference 2022 & Junior Researchers Meeting (AILA). Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  50. Chong, S. W. (June, 2022). Dissertation writing. MSc TESOL Summer School. Fife, Scotland.
  51. Chong, S. W. (June, 2022). Systematic literature reviews in higher education research. Queen’s University Belfast. Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  52. Chong, S. W. & Carver, M. (June, 2022). Preparing for promotion. University of St. Andrews. UK, online.
  53. Chong, S. W. (June, 2022). TESOLgraphics: Opening up scholarly communication. Open Scholarship in Applied Linguistics Symposium. UK, online.
  54. Chong, S. W. (May, 2022). Navigating PhD by Publication in the UK: A personal reflection. Liverpool John Moores University. UK, online.
  55. Chong, S. W. (April, 2022). Preparing for tenure and promotion. British Association for Applied Linguistics. UK, online.
  56. Chong, S. W. (April, 2022). Open scholarship in TESOL: The case of TESOLgraphics. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Brown Bag Lunch Series. USA, online.
  57. Chong, S. W. (Mar, 2022). Academic publishing: Insights from an insider. Cara Syria Programmes E-Learn Soiree Series. Syria, online.
  58. Chong, S. W. (Feb, 2022). Learning-oriented language assessment: Insights for evidence-based practices in EAP classrooms. Hong Kong Baptist University, HKSAR, online.
  59. Chong, S. W. (Jan, 2022). Getting your PhD research published and “out there”. School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, online.
  60. Chong, S. W. (Jan, 2022). From self-love to mutual love: Bridging research-practice chasm in language education. Keynote at Singularities Conference, India, online.
  61. Chong, S. W. (Nov, 2021). Ecological perspective to language learning and teaching. Ibn Zohr University of Agadir, Morocco, online.
  62. Chong, S. W. (Nov, 2021). Developing English skills for IELTS. INTO QUB x QUB Workshop with IBEC Indonesia, online.
  63. Chong, S. W. (Nov, 2021). What is journal peer review?. University of St. Andrews, online.
  64. Chong, S. W. (Nov, 2021). Eight principles for engaging students in the feedback process in academic English classrooms. Keynote at Academic English Conference 2021, Cambridge University Press, online.
  65. Chong, S. W. (Oct, 2021). Navigating peer reviewing for academic journals. British Educational Research Association, online.
  66. Chong, S. W. (July, 2021). Practitioner research: What’s in it for me? University of St. Andrews.
  67. Chong, S. W. (June, 2021). Meeting the expectations of journal editors. University College London, online.
  68. Chong, S. W., & Mason, S. (May, 2021). It is more blessed to give than to receive: Developing peer reviewers’ feedback literacy. British Association for Applied Linguistics Researcher Development Workshop Series, online.
  69. Chong, S. W. (May, 2021). Assessing IELTS writing. The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  70. Chong, S. W. (April, 2021). A primer on qualitative research synthesis in TESOL. University of St. Andrews, online.
  71. Mason, S., & Chong, S. W. (April, 2021). Demystifying the messiness of the peer-review process: From the view of two ECRs. British Association for Applied Linguistics Researcher Development Workshop Series, online.
  72. Chong, S. W. (March, 2021). A typology of research synthesis in applied linguistics and TESOL. Centre for Applied Linguistics, University College London, online.
  73. Chong, S. W. (March, 2021). Eight principles for engaging students in the feedback process of master’s supervision. Queen’s University Belfast, online.
  74. Chong, S. W. (Feb, 2021). The role of feedback literacy in written corrective feedback research: An ecological and sociomaterial turn. University of Swansea, online.
  75. Chong, S. W. (Nov, 2020). Preparing for scholarly publishing as junior researchers. University of Cambridge, online.
  76. Chong, S. W. (2019). Talks on assessment feedback for the Curriculum Teaching and Learning Academic Group. National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
  77. Chong, S. W. (2019). From teaching to advising: Narratives of a novice language advisor. The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  78. Chong, S. W. (2019). Online language teaching and advising: Principles and best practices. The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  79. Chong, S. W. (2018). Implementing video feedback using an online platform, GoToMeeting. HKCPD Hub Sharing Session, Hong Kong.
  80. Chong, S. W. (2015). A reflective community of teaching and learning: Curriculum materials development and evaluations in AaL. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  81. Chong, S. W. (2014). Fostering students’ ability to connect, critique, and co-construct in ESL reading and writing classrooms. The University High School, Australia, Victoria.
  82. Chong, S. W. (2013). Music curriculum materials development for primary and secondary. Hong Kong Jockey Club & Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

Organiser

  1. Member, Programme Committee, International Congress on Educational Futures 2024, the Education University of Hong Kong. 
  2. Chair & Organiser, BERA ECR Conference: From Inspiration to Impact, 24 May 2023 (British Educational Research Association Early Career Researcher Network) 
  3. Organiser, host, and speaker of virtual book launch, Landscapes and Narratives of PhD by Publication (Chong & Johnson, 2022) 
  4. Organiser & host of webinar series, Journal Peer Review: What are Journal Editors Looking for?, Sep – Nov 2022 (British Educational Research Association Early Career Researcher Network) 
  5. Co-organiser, Open Scholarship in Applied Linguistics Symposium, Open Applied Linguistics Research Network, International Association of Applied Linguistics, June 2022. (Funded by Cambridge University Press & Assessment) 
  6. Member, Local Organising Committee, British Association for Applied Linguistics Conference 2022. (Funded) 
  7. Organiser, Launch event of TESOLgraphics website. ESRC Festival of Social Sciences 2021, Oct 2021, online. (Funded) 
  8. Organiser, British Association for Applied Linguistics Researcher Development Workshop on “Professional Development in Applied Linguistics for Graduate Students and Early Career Researchers”, Nov 2021 – April 2022 (with Luke Plonsky) (Funded) 
  9. Organiser, Leaner-centred approaches to language assessment in and beyond the classroom in the UK. UKALTA Online Symposium, Oct 2021 (Funded) 
  10. Organiser, British Association for Applied Linguistics/Cambridge University Press Seminar on research synthesis in applied linguistics, June, 2021. (Funded) 
  11. Organiser, British Association for Applied Linguistics Researcher Development Workshop on “Feedback of peer review for Applied Linguistics journals”, Feb 2021 – June 2021 (with Shannon Mason) (Funded) 

Papers delivered

  1. Chong, S. W. (2025). A methodological synthesis of qualitative research synthesis: CAAL as a case study. American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference. Denver, USA. 
  2. Kong, M. S., Hopkyns, S., & Chong, S. W. (2024). Translanguaging in Anglophone classrooms: A review of practice. British Association for Applied Linguistics Conference. Essex, UK. 
  3. Chong, S. W. (2023). Learner engagement with written corrective feedback in ESL and EFL contexts: A qualitative research synthesis. Conference of Asian Association for Language Assessment, Tokyo, Japan.
  4. Chong, S. W., & Reinders, H. (2022). Autonomy of English language learners: A scoping review of research and practice. JALT Conference 2022, Fukuoka, Japan.
  5. Kong, M. S., Carr, M., & Chong, S. W. (2022). Cross-linguistic influence in Hong Kong ESL learners’ acquisition of accurate use of conjunctions. BAAL Conference 2022, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  6. Chong, S. W., & Mason, S. (2021). Professionalising the peer-review process: feedback literacy development of two-award winning peer reviewers. HERDSA 2021 Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia (cancelled due to COVID)
  7. Chong, S. W., Reinders, H., Khan, M. A., & Lin, C. Y. (2020). A review of language MOOCs and development of a design framework. Harnessing the potentials of technology to support self-directed language learning in online learning settings, online.
  8. Chong, S. W., Chen, Y., & Lee, S. R. (2020). Co-creating self-access blended learning mini-courses on intercultural education and IELTS, HKCPD Hub International Conference 2020, online.
  9. Chong, S. W. (2020). Feedback literacy as an ecological construct. CRADLE Conference 2020, online.
  10. Chong, S. W., & Mason, S. (2020). Feedback literacy of “scholarly peers”: A collaborative autoethnography of two award-winning peer reviewers. Feedback literacy: from Education to professional practice, online.
  11. Chong, S. W. (2019). Academics’ feedback literacy for scholarly peer-review: A living rapid systematic review. Assessment in Higher Education Conference 2019, Manchester, UK (cancelled due to COVID)
  12. Chong, S. W. (2019). Electronic feedback on Google Docs for ESL college students. 2019 Continuing Professional Development Symposium for Hong Kong University Language Centres, Hong Kong
  13. Chong, S. W. (2019). Language learner autonomy: A scoping review (LASER phase 1). Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education LAb Session, online.
  14. Chong, S. W. (2019). Learning-oriented assessment practices in English enhancement courses: Students’ perspectives. HKCPD Colloquium, Hong Kong.
  15. Chong, S. W. (2019). Using exemplars to develop evaluative judgement. HKCPD Colloquium, Hong Kong.
  16. Chong, S. W. (2019). Using exploratory practice to research autonomy of pre-service ESL teachers. Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education LAb Session, online.
  17. Chong, S. W. (2018). Assessment as learning in an ESL writing classroom: Promoting students’ self-assessment using the S.E.L.F. model. Technology-Enhanced Assessment Conference 2018, Hong Kong.
  18. Chong, S. W. (2018). Giving and responding to e-feedback and handwritten feedback in an academic course for early childhood education students. Technology-Enhanced Assessment Conference 2018, Hong Kong.
  19. Chong, S. W. (2018). Developing curriculum materials to support exemplar-based writing instruction in ESL/EFL K-12 and higher education contexts. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference 2018, Sydney, Australia.
  20. Chong, S. W., & Ye, X. (2018). Development of an exemplar-based writing instruction textbook for teaching IELTS writing. International Conference on Bilingual Learning and Teaching, Hong Kong.
  21. Chong, S. W. (2018). Interpersonal aspect of feedback: A students’ perspective. JALT Pan-SIG Conference 2018, Japan.
  22. Chong, S. W. (2018). Learner autonomy research digital repository. Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education LAb Session, online.
  23. Chong, S. W. (2018). Technology-mediated task-based language teaching: Qualitative synthesis and sharing of practice. 2018 HKCPD Symposium for University Language Centres, Hong Kong.
  24. Chong, S. W. (2018). Technology-mediated task-based language teaching in ESL/EFL contexts: A qualitative research synthesis. Task-based Language and Teaching in Asia, Japan.
  25. Chong, S. W. (2017). Empowering students to be metacognitive through written feedback. TESOL Convention 2017, Seattle, USA.
  26. Chong, S. W. (2017). How a teacher prepares students to give peer feedback using rubrics in three writing classrooms. The 6th International Conference on Language, Education, Humanities and Innovation 2017, Singapore.
  27. Chong, S. W. (2016). Content-focused feedback to enhance students’ learning experience in a writing classroom. Conference on Enhancing Student Learning Experience, Hong Kong.
  28. Chong, S. W. (2016). How students’ levels of content development and linguistic accuracy influence the relevance and accuracy of written feedback in peer assessment: A case study. Asian Conference on Language Education 2016, Japan.
  29. Chong, S. W. (2014). Pedagogical design capacity and underlying knowledge base: A case study in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Hong Kong.
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Live Repository of Early Career Researcher Peer Reviewers

This is a list of early career researchers (ECRs) (including doctoral students) who are interested in peer reviewing for journals in education & applied linguistics.

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