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Contact 聯繫方式：

☎ +853-85902832

✉ wjliang@cityu.edu.mo

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Academic Qualifications 學歷：

  • PhD in Applied Linguistics, The University of Hong Kong                                              
  • Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages, The University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Shantou University 
  • Exchange Programme at McGill University

 

Research Awards 研究獎項：

  • First-Class Research Recognition (甲等科研嘉許), City University of Macau, Academic Year 2023/2024
  • Second-Class Research Recognition (乙等科研嘉許), City University of Macau, Academic Year 2024/2025

 

Professional Services 專業服務：

Associate Editor:

Studies of Applied Linguistics in Asia

SN Social Sciences

 

Major Publications主要成果與著作：

Please see an up-to-date list on Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=i2PtsoYAAAAJ)

* Corresponding author

  1. Liang, W*., & Li, L. (2026). Artificial intelligence chatbot-empowered critical thinking: Voices from English majors. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 42, 3, e70258. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcal.70258 [SSCI Q1, impact factor: 4.6]
  2. Zhan, J., & Liang, W*. (2026). A cross-linguistic examination of critical thinking and written production in comparative continuation tasks of argumentative writing. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 102232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2026.102232 [SSCI Q1, impact factor: 3.7]
  3. Liang, W*., & Cheng, X. (2026). Critical thinking and ChatGPT: Navigating diversity in English language education. In V. Tavares (Ed.), Critical perspectives on diversity in English language education (pp. 195–218). Palgrave Macmillan.
  4. Peng, J., & Liang, W*. (2025). Willingness to communicate with ChatGPT? Insights from tracking EFL learners’ perceived acceptance and chat output. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2025.2486147 [SSCI Q1, impact factor: 6.0]
  5. Liang, W*., & Wu, M. (2025). Exploring factors influencing ChatGPT-supported critical thinking skill cultivation in English-as-a-Foreign-Language classrooms. EDUCACIONXX1, 28(2). https://educacionxx1.net/index.php/edu/article/view/201 [SSCI Q1, impact factor: 3.0]
  6. Liang, W., To, J., & Lo, Y. Y. (2025). A journey towards teacher empowerment in differentiated instruction: Implications for a sustainable teacher professional development model. Asia Pacific Education Review, 26, 445–457. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-024-09977-y [SSCI, impact factor: 2.6]
  7. Liang, W*. (2025). Teaching reading skills. In E. Solak (Ed.), Teaching language skills in the post-method era (pp. 1–19). Vizetek Yayıncılık.
  8. Liang, W*., & Wu, Y. (2024). Exploring the use of ChatGPT to foster EFL learners’ critical thinking skills from a post-humanist perspective. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 54, 101645. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2024.101645 [SSCI Q1, impact factor: 3.7]
  9. Lo, Y. Y., & Liang, W. (2024). Cross-curricular collaboration and teachers’ language awareness in bilingual education. Language Awareness, 33(4), 684–706. https://doi.org/10.1080/09658416.2024.2355087 [SSCI, impact factor: 2.0]
  10. Liang, W*. (2024). Differentiated instruction in an online ESL writing lesson: A single participant case study in Hong Kong. TESOL Journal. e808. https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.808 [ESCI]
  11. Liang, W*., & Wu, M. (2024). A scoping review of the literature on Content and Language Integrated Learning assessment. Journal of Immersion and Content-Based Language Education. https://doi.org/10.1075/jicb.21025.lia [ESCI]
  12. Liang, W*. (2023). Towards a set of design principles for technology-assisted critical-thinking cultivation: A synthesis of research in English language education. Thinking Skills and Creativity. 47, 101203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2022.101203 [SSCI Q1, impact factor: 3.7]
  13. Liang, W*., & Fung, D. (2023). Designing STEM education in small class teaching environments: The Hong Kong experience. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 32, 189–209. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-022-00643-8 [SSCI, impact factor: 2.618]
  14. Fung, D., & Liang, T. (2023). The effectiveness of collaborative mind mapping in Hong Kong primary science classrooms. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 21(3), 899–922. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-022-10279-1 [SSCI, impact factor: 2.295]
  15. Liang, W*., & Fung, D. (2021). Fostering critical thinking in English-as-a-second-language classrooms: Challenges and opportunities. Thinking Skills and Creativity. 39, 100769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100769 [SSCI, impact factor: 3.7]
  16. Fung, D., & Liang, W. T. (2021). A journey towards collaborative culture development: How to be weightless despite academic gravity. Frontiers of Education in China, 16(1), 79–112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11516-021-0004-5 [ESCI]
  17. Liang, W*. (2021). University teachers’ technology integration in teaching English as a foreign language: Evidence from a case study in mainland China. SN Social Sciences. 1, 219. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-021-00223-5 [Scopus]
  18. Liang, W*., & Fung, D. (2020). Development and evaluation of a WebQuest-based teaching programme: Students’ use of exploratory talk to exercise critical thinking. International Journal of Educational Research, 104, 101652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2020.101652 [SSCI, impact factor: 2.845]
  19. Fung, D.C.L., & Liang, T. (2019). Fostering critical thinking through collaborative group work: Insights from Hong Kong. Springer Publications. (Total 172 pages, peer-reviewed) [academic monograph]
  20. Harfitt, G., Fung, D., & Liang, T*. (2019). Promoting good practice in small classes: Lessons learnt from small class teaching professional development programmes in Hong Kong. International Journal of Educational Research, 96, 173–182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2018.10.005 [SSCI, impact factor: 2.845]
  21. Fung, D., & Liang, T. (2018). The legitimacy of curriculum development in post-colonial Hong Kong: Insights from the case of Liberal Studies. Oxford Review of Education, 44(2), 171–189. https://doi.org/10.1080/03054985.2017.1379382 [SSCI, impact factor: 2.414]
  22. Fung, D., Lui, W. M., Liang, T., & Su, A. (2017). The way forward for the development of Liberal Studies: How teachers perceive its introduction and implementation in Hong Kong secondary schools. Asia Pacific Education Review, 18(1), 123–134. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-017-9471-z [SSCI, impact factor: 2.093]

 

Conference presentations 會議發表：

  1.  Liang, W. (2025, July). Contrasting perceptions of English-medium instruction among secondary students, content subject teachers, and English teachers. Paper presentation at the 2025 joint EMl Symposium and ELINET conference, University of Oxford, UK.
  2.  Wu, Y., & Liang, W. (2025, July). A scoping review of the literature on Content and Language Integrated Learning assessment. Paper presentation at the 2025 joint EMl Symposium and ELINET conference, University of Oxford, UK.
  3.  Liang, W. (2024, July). Exploring the use of ChatGPT to foster EFL learners’ critical thinking skills from a post-humanist perspective. Paper presentation at the 2024 Global English Education China Assembly, Zhuhai.
  4.  Lo, Y. Y., & Liang, W. (2023, December). Cross-curricular collaboration and teachers’ language awareness in EMI. Paper presentation at the English Medium Instruction Symposium 2023, Hong Kong.
  5.  Liang, W. (2023, July). Towards a set of design principles for technology-assisted critical-thinking cultivation: A synthesis of research in English language education. Paper presentation at the 2023 Global English Education China Assembly, Macau.
  6.  Liang, W. (2022, December). Towards a set of design principles for technology-assisted critical-thinking cultivation: A synthesis of research in English language education. Paper presentation at the International Congress on English Language Education and Applied Linguistics (ICELEAL2022), Hong Kong. (Virtual conference via Zoom)
  7.  Liang, W., Lo, Y. Y., & To, J. (2022, May). A journey towards teacher empowerment in differentiated instruction. Paper presentation at the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2022, Singapore. (Virtual conference via Zoom)
  8.  Lo, Y. Y., Liang, W., & He, P. (2021, December). Exploring teacher capacity development in differentiated instruction through school-university collaboration. Paper presentation at the HKERA APERA International Conference 2021, Hong Kong. (Virtual conference via Zoom)
  9.  Liang, W. (2020, May). Development and evaluation of a WebQuest-based teaching programme: Students’ use of exploratory talk to exercise critical thinking. Paper presentation at the Postgraduate Research Conference, Hong Kong.
  10.  Liang, W. (2018, December). Fostering critical thinking through computer-supported collaborative learning: A design research project. Paper presentation at the 2018 International Conference on Education, Psychology, and Learning. Sydney, Australia.
  11.  Liang, W. (2018, December). Fostering critical thinking through WebQuests-based collaborative learning: A design research project. Paper presentation at the Postgraduate Research Conference, Hong Kong.

 

Work Experience 工作經歷：

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, City University of Macau, Feb. 2023—Present

Part-time Lecturer, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK         Feb. 2022—Aug. 2022

Part-time Lecturer, Faculty of Education, HKU                                                            Sep. 2021—Aug. 2022

Full-time Post-doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Education, HKU                                         Feb. 2021—Dec. 2022

Half-time Post-doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Education, HKU                                        Sep. 2020—Dec. 2020

Full-time Senior Research Assistant (Project Manager), Faculty of Education, HKU   Sep. 2020—Jan. 2021

Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Education, HKU                                                            Oct. 2019—Nov. 2019

Part-time Senior Research Assistant, Faculty of Education, HKU                                  Oct. 2017—Oct. 2019

Project Manager, Faculty of Education, HKU                                                               Aug. 2016—Aug. 2017

Part-time Research Assistant, Faculty of Education, HKU                                           Jun. 2016—Aug. 2016

Part-time Research Assistant, Faculty of Education, HKU                                            May 2016—Aug. 2016

Part-time Research Assistant, Centre for Applied English Studies, HKU                     May 2016—Aug. 2016

 

Courses Taught 任教科目：

DAL103 Developing Research Topics in Applied Linguistics

MAL134E language, Discourse and Identity

MAL142 Multimodality and Literacies

BOE416 English Teaching Internship and Report

BOE412 Educational Psychology

BOE316 Curriculum and Teaching Theory

BOE206 English Writing IV

BOE201 English Reading III

BOE109 English Writing II

BOE012 Multimedia-aided English Teaching

BAL208 Using Language for Critical Thinking

MEDD8008 Research Project

MEDD8009 Professional Portfolio

MAES7200 Project by Independent Study

MEDD8811 Classroom Research in General Studies and Liberal Studies

GRSC6008 Transferable Skills

SCG6030 Developing Creativity and Innovation in STEM

 


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