Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Recent Articles

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Published

Online First

Chan Hill, H. & Wong, K. M. (2024). Beyond Lau: Envisioning humanizing and culturally sustaining workspaces for teachers in dual language immersion schools. Bilingual Research Journal. 1-15. doi:10.1080/15235882.2024.2412519

Tian, Z. & Wong, K. M. (2024). Principal agency fifty years after the Lau decision: Building and sustaining bilingual education programs for Asian languages. Language Policy. doi:10.1007/s10993-024-09706-6

Wong, K. M., Son, M., Sun, W., Ee, J., Harris, S., Kwon, J., Le, K. & Tian, Z. (2024). (Re)negotiating Asian and Asian American identities in solidarity as language teacher educators: An AsianCrit discourse analysis. TESOL Journal, 15(4), e854. doi:10.1002/tesj.854

Mak, P. & Wong, K. M. (2024). Realising the sustainability of portfolio assessment in L2 writing. RELC Journal. doi:10.1177/00336882241235955

Published 

Harvey, R. & Wong, K. M. (2024). Promoting emergent literacy in preschool through extended discourse: Covert translanguaging in a Mandarin immersion environment. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 24(3), 663-691. doi:10.1177/14687984241276292

Wong, K. M. & Chan Hill, H. (2023). Walking a fine line: Tensions in bilingual education for Asian languages in the United States. Issues in Teacher Education, 32(2), 80-86.

Wong, K. M., Iwasaki, E., Benson, C. B., & Lajiadou (2023). Decolonizing research findings in multilingual education: Using multilingual (re)sources to develop a database for international research. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 27(3), 301-314. doi:10.1080/13670050.2023.2168514 

Wong, K. M. & Neuman, S. B. (2023). Learning L2 vocabulary on screen: The role of screen-based pedagogical supports for young dual language learners. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 36(8), 1477-1500. doi:10.1080/09588221.2021.1999983

Moorhouse, B. L., Wong, K. M. & Li, L. (2023). Teaching with Technology in the Post-pandemic Digital Age: Technological normalization and AI induced disruptions. RELC Journal, 54(2), 311-320. doi:10.1177/00336882231176929

Chen, W. L. & Wong, K. M. (2023). Leveraging Flip, a video discussion platform, to support the needs of international ESL pre-service teachers. RELC Journal, 54(2), 489-499. doi:10.1177/00336882231175510

Wong, K. M., Hill, H. C., & Najera, E. (2023). Humanizing online language teaching through instructional and affective moves: Reflections from an ELD teacher. CATESOL Journal, 34(1), 1-14.

Special Issue Guest Editor: Wong, K. M. & Tian, Z. (2022). Opportunities and challenges in Chinese-English dual-language bilingual education in North America. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. [read here]

Wong, K. M. & Tian, Z. (2022). Chinese-English dual language bilingual education in the United States 美国中英双语沉浸式教学. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 43(6), 477-486. doi:10.1080/01434632.2022.2092627

Samudra, P., Wong, K. M., & Neuman, S. B. (2022). Can small changes matter? Reducing cognitive load in educational media supports low-income preschoolers’ vocabulary learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 114(6), 1277-1291. doi:10.1037/edu0000742

Moorhouse, B. L. & Wong, K. M. (2022). The COVID-19 Pandemic as a catalyst for teacher pedagogical and technological innovation and development: Teachers’ perspectives. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 42(1), 105-120. doi:10.1080/02188791.2021.1988511

Moorhouse, B. L. & Wong, K. M. (2022). Blending asynchronous and synchronous digital technologies and instructional approaches to facilitate remote learning. Journal of Computers in Education, 9, 51-70. doi:10.1007/s40692-021-00195-8

Wong, K. M., Flynn, R. M., & Neuman, S. B. (2021). Incidental vocabulary learning from educational media: Explicit scaffolds on screen support preschool-aged dual language learners. TESOL Journal, 12(4). doi:10.1002/tesj.642

Wong, K. M. & Moorhouse, B. L. (2021). Digital competence and online language teaching: Hong Kong language teacher practices in primary and secondary classrooms. System, 103, 653-671. doi:10.1016/j.system.2021.102653

Wong, K. M. & Samudra, P. (2021). L2 vocabulary learning from educational media: Extending dual-coding theory to dual-language learners. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 34(8), 1182-1204. doi:10.1080/09588221.2019.1666150

Metscher, S. E. & Wong, K. M. (2021). “The Digital Book Project”: Empowering preservice teachers in early childhood education with a repertoire of children’s books. Journal of Education for Teaching, 47(4), 627-629. doi:10.1080/02607476.2021.1941814

Neuman, S. B., Samudra, P. G., & Wong, K. M. (2021). Two may be better than one: Promoting incidental word learning through multimedia. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 73, 101252. doi: 10.1016/j.appdev.2021.101252

Metscher, S. E., Tramantano, J. S. & Wong, K. M. (2021). Digital instructional practices to promote pedagogical content knowledge during COVID-19. Journal of Education for Teaching, 47(1), 121-125. doi:10.1080/02607476.2020.1842135 [open access]

Neuman, S. B., Flynn, R., Wong, K. M., & Kaefer, T. (2020). Quick, incidental word learning in educational media: All contexts are not equal for low-income preschoolers. Educational Technology Research and Development, 68, 2913-2937. doi: 10.1007/s11423-020-09815-z

Wong, K. M. & Moorhouse, B. L. (2020). The impact of social uncertainty, protests, and COVID-19 on Hong Kong teachers. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 25(8), 649-655. doi:10.1080/15325024.2020.1776523 [open access]

Samudra, P., Wong, K. M., & Neuman, S. B. (2020). Is attention the missing link? Interactions between visual attention, coviewing, and learning from educational media. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 67, 101108. doi:10.1016/j.appdev.2019.101108

Neuman, S. B., Samudra, P., Wong, K. M., & Kaefer, T. (2020). Scaffolding attention and partial word learning through interactive co-viewing of educational media: An eye-tracking study with low-income preschoolers. Journal of Educational Psychology, 112(6), 1100–1110. doi:10.1037/edu0000428

Special Issue Guest Editor: Wong, K. M. & Benson, C. (2019). Policy and practice in the use of non-dominant languages in comparative education [Special issue].  FIRE: Forum for International Research in Education. [open access]

Wong, K. M. & Benson, C. (2019). Policy and practice in L1-based multilingual education: Challenges and steps forward. FIRE: Forum for International Research in Education, 5(3), 1-11. doi:10.32865/fire201953202 [open access]

Wong, K. M. (2019). The influence of early literacy characteristics and SES on the literacy achievement of students who speak non-dominant languages in Indonesia. International Journal of Indonesian Education and Teaching, 3(2), 240-252. doi:10.24071/ijiet.2019.030211 

Wong, K. M. & Mak, P. (2019). Self-assessment in the L2 writing classroom. Canadian Modern Language Review, 75(2), 183-196. doi:10.3138/cmlr.2018-0197

Benson, C. & Wong, K. M. (2019). Effectiveness of policy development and implementation of L1-based multilingual education in Cambodia. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 22(2), 250-265. doi: 10.1080/13670050.2017.1313191

Samudra, P., Wong, K. M., & Neuman, S. B. (2019). Promoting low-income preschoolers’ vocabulary from educational media: Does repetition support memory for learned word knowledge? Journal of Cognitive Education and Psychology, 18(2), 160-173. doi:10.1891/1945-8959.18.2.160

Danielson, K., Wong, K. M., & Neuman, S. B. (2019). Vocabulary in educational media for preschoolers: A content analysis of word selection and screen-based pedagogical supports. Journal of Children and Media, 13(4), 345-362. doi:10.1080/17482798.2019.1585892

Wong, K. M. & Neuman, S. B. (2019). Learning vocabulary on screen: A content analysis of pedagogical supports in educational media programs for Dual-Language Learners. Bilingual Research Journal, 42(1), 54-72 . doi:10.1080/15235882.2018.1561551

Flynn, R., Wong, K. M., Neuman, S. B., & Kaefer, T. (2019). Children’s attention to screen-based pedagogical supports predicts vocabulary learning: An eye-tracking study with low-income preschool children. Journal of Children and Media, 13(2), 180-200. doi:10.1080/17482798.2019.1575887

Neuman, S. B., Wong, K. M., Flynn, R. & Kaefer, T. (2019). Learning vocabulary from educational media: The role of pedagogical supports for low-income preschoolers. Journal of Educational Psychology, 111(1), 32-44. doi: 10.1037/edu0000278

Wong, K. M. & Moorhouse, B. (2018). Writing for an audience: Inciting creativity among young English language bloggers through scaffolded comments. TESOL Journal, 9(4), 1-6. doi: 10.1002/tesj.389

Mak, P. & Wong, K. M. (2018). Fostering self-regulated learning through portfolio assessment in the writing classroom. English Language Teaching Journal, 72(1), 49-61. doi: 10.1093/elt/ccx012

Neuman, S. B., Wong, K. M., & Kaefer, T. (2017). Content not form predicts oral language comprehension: The influence of the medium for preschoolers. Reading and Writing, 30(8), 1753-1771. doi: 10.1007/s11145-017-9750-4

Benson, C. & Wong, K. M. (2015). Development discourse on language of instruction and literacy: Sound policy and Ubuntu or lip service? Reconsidering Development, 4(1), 1-16.

Lee, I. & Wong, K. M. (2014). Bringing innovation to EFL writing: The case of a primary school in Hong Kong. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 23(1), 159-163. doi:10.1007/s40299-013-0149-y

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (in progress)

Under review/revision:

Chan Hill, H. & Wong, K. M. (accepted). “Bilingual Enough to Belong? Double Standards and Language Commodification for Asian Bilingual Educators in the United States” in K. Le, & Tian, Z (Eds.), The Long Overdue Voice: Asian Americans in Bilingualism and Bilingual Education. Multilingual Matters.  

Ji, X., Lu, Y., & Wong, K. M. (under review). Interactive and Effective: Pedagogical Strategies in Online Mandarin Teaching for Young Immigrant Children. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Educators.

Tsai, A., Harris, S. & Wong, K. M. (accepted). “From translanguaging to transraciality: Dispelling boundaries of race through critical raciolinguistic awareness and radical listening” in L. Wei, Phyak, P., Lee, J. W. & Garcia, O. (Eds.), Handbook of Translanguaging. Wiley-Blackwell.

Wong, K. M. (under revision). Talking to children about in/visible identities using Multiracial picture books. Multicultural Perspectives.

Book Chapters

Lu, Y., Miyake-Trapp, J. & Wong, K. M. (2022). “Promoting interaction for language learners in blended learning environments through Optimal Engagement Immersion Pedagogy” in El-Henawy, W. M. & del Mar Suárez, M. (Eds.), English as a Foreign Language in a New-Found Post-Pandemic World (pp. 250-270). IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-6684-4205-0.ch012 

Moorhouse, B. L., & Wong, K. M. (2022). “Reconceptualising teacher education courses for online teaching: The experiences of two teacher educators” in Pun, J. K. H., Curle, S., & Yuksel, D. (Eds.), The Use of Technology in English Medium Education (pp. 109-121). Springer, Cham. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-99622-2_8

Miyake-Trapp, J. & Wong, K. M. (2022). “The Critical Language Reflection Tool: Promoting critical reflection and critical consciousness in TESOL educators” in Crawford, J. & Filback, R. A. (Eds.), TESOL Guide for Critical Praxis in Teaching, Inquiry, and Advocacy (pp.205-222). IGI Global, Hershey, PA. doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-8093-6.ch010

Wong, K. M. (2020). “Learning English through Educational Media: Drawing from Children’s Linguistic Repertoires” in Bailey, K. & Damerow, R. (Eds.), Chinese-speaking learners of English: Research, theory, and practice. Routledge, New York, NY. ISBN:1000769194

Wong, K. M. & Neuman, S. B. (2019). “The Power of a Story: Reading Live and E-Book Storybooks to Young Children” in Kim, J.E. & Hassinger-Das, B. (Eds.), Reading in the digital age: Young children’s experiences with E-books (pp.157-173). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-20077-0

Moorhouse, B. & Wong, K. M. (2019). “Developing a School-Based Literacy Program for Lower-Grade Primary Learners: The Case Study of a Primary School in Hong Kong” in Reynolds, B.L. & Teng, M.F. (Eds.), Instructed Second Language Literacy Across Greater China (pp.17-34). Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. doi:10.1007/978-981-13-6653-6_2

Wong, K. M. & Benson, C. (2019). “Language as Gatekeeper for Equitable Education: Multilingual Education in Cambodia” in Gube, J. & Gao, F. (Eds.), Education, Ethnicity and Equity in Asian Context (pp.69-86). Singapore: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-981-13-3125-1

Reviews

Wong, K.M. (in press). A design framework for enhancing engagement in student-centered learning: Own it, learn it, and share it by Lee & Hannafin - An international perspective. Educational Technology Research and Development. doi:10.1007/s11423-020-09842-w

Wong, K.M. (2018). Translanguaging in higher education: Beyond monolingual ideologies (Eds.), by Mazak, C.M. & Carroll, K.S. Applied Linguistics, 39(3), 434-441. doi:10.1093/applin/amx032

Wong, K.M. (2017). Partnering with immigrant communities: Action through literacy, by G. Campano, M.P. Ghiso, and B.J. Welch. Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education, 11(2), 106-108. doi:10.1080/15595692.2016.1277698

 Wong, K. M. & Neuman, S. B. (2016). Educational media supports for preschool-aged English Language Learners. Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development.

Technical Reports and Briefs

Guzmán, A., Yalikun, F. & Wong, K.M. (2024). Equitable material development for multilingual education. In C.A. Chapelle (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics. doi.org/10.1002/9781405198431.wbeal0748.pub2

Wang, S. C., Harvey, R., Wong, K. M. & Peyton, J. K. (2022). A blueprint for Chinese immersion preschools in the United States: Imagining the possibilities. White paper written for Asia Society Center for Global Education. New York, NY: Asia Society. 

Wang, S. C. & Wong, K. M. (2021). Surveying Chinese immersion preschool programs and teachers in the United States: 2020-2021. In S. C. Wang & J. K. Peyton (Eds.), CELIN Briefs Series. New York, NY: Asia Society.

Lillis, A., Metscher, S., Tramantano, J., Weinberg, J., & Wong, K. M. (2020). CAEP Self-Study Report. Submitted to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Initial License Program by the Monroe College School of Education.

Wong, K.M. & Benson, C. (2015). Evaluation of the state of multilingual education in Cambodia. Policy report commissioned by CARE Cambodia.

Short Articles

Huffington Post
 

Wong, K.M. (2017). Five tips to introduce a new language at home. Published in The Huffington Post: Parenting section.

Wong, K.M. (2017). How educational is educational media? Published in The Huffington Post: Education section. 

Wong, K.M. (2017). Using multiple languages to support bilingual learners. Published in The Huffington Post: Education section. 

Wong, K.M. (2016). Is perfect bilingualism attainable? Published in The Huffington Post: Parenting section. (1.9K shares) 

Wong, K.M. (2016). Raising bilingual children: Who should speak what? Published in The Huffington Post: Parenting section. (35K likes; 5.3K shares)

Wong, K.M. (2016). Bilingual learning: Double the vocabulary, double the time? Published in The Huffington Post: Education section.

Wong, K.M. (2015). Five fundamental strategies for bilingual learners. Published in The Huffington Post: Education section. 

Edutopia
 

Wong, K.M. (2018). Culturally relevant books for Asian Pacific American children. Published in Edutopia: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy section. (2.7K views)

Wong, K.M. (2017). A valuable tool for English Language Learners. Published in Edutopia: English-Language Learner section. (3.5K views)

SassyMama Hong Kong
 

Wong, K.M. (2020). Raising my bilingual baby: Reflections from a researcher and father. Published in SassyMama Hong Kong.

Wong, K.M. (2019). Bringing up bilingual babies: Stages of second language acquisition every parent should know. Published in SassyMama Hong Kong.

Wong, K.M. (2018). Applying to universities abroad. Published in SassyMama Hong Kong.

Wong, K.M. (2017). How to introduce a new language to a reluctant learner. Published in SassyMama Hong Kong.

Wong, K.M. (2017). Should I send my child to local school or international school? Published in SassyMama Hong Kong.

Wong, K.M. (2017). Why multilingual children thrive in Hong Kong. Published in SassyMama Hong Kong. 

Other Publications
 

Chen, W. L., Miyake-Trapp, J. & Wong, K. M. (2022). Cultivating connection and social presence through activities in virtual language classrooms. Multilingual Educator, 75-78.

Wong, K.M. (2019). “That filter really highlights the message”: Engaging pre-service teachers in critical issues in multilingual education through Instagram. Published in the TESOL International Association Teacher Education Interest Section Newsletter.

Wong, K.M. (2017). How educational is educational media for English learners? Published in the TESOL International Association Video and Digital Media Newsletter.

Wong, K.M. (2016). Bilingualism and classroom activities. Chapter in Refugee Issues for Educators. The Refugee Center.

Wong, K.M. (2015). One step forward in parental engagement through DOE’s initiative for linguistic support. KDP Global Quarterly, Kappa Delta Pi Public Policy Committee.

Wong, K.M. (2015). Language in early childhood education: Facilitating the transition from home to school. In Early Childhood Education white paper, Kappa Delta Pi Public Policy Committee.