Dr Colin Wong Wei Lun

Dr Colin Wong Wei Lun

  • Senior Lecturer
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Biography

Colin Wong Wei Lun is dedicated to advancing TESL, corpus linguistics, applied linguistics and education. He focuses on bridging research and practice. His academic pursuits encompass diverse areas of language pedagogy, with significant attention to the integration of corpus linguistics approaches in language instruction and research-driven innovations in education. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to academia through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at conferences. Recognised for his academic and research excellence, he has garnered accolades for his impactful studies and has been commended for his dedication to cultivating student success and professional growth within academia. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy TESL, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia (2024)
Master of Education TESL, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia (2020)
Bachelor TESL for Primary Education, Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Dato' Razali Ismail, Malaysia (2015)

Research Interests

  • TESL
  • Second Language Learning & Acquisition
  • Corpus Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Teaching Methodology

Teaching Areas

  • Teaching of English as a Second Language
  • Research Methodology
  • Curriculum and Instruction

Notable Publications

  1. Chen, M. J., Wong, W. L.*, Yin, G. J., Soo, R. S., & Dong, Y. L. (2024). Effectiveness of a phonics instructional guide on the PCK of teaching phonics among pre-service EFL teachers. World Journal of English Language, 14(2), 400-409. https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v14n2p400 (SDG4)
  2. Chen, M. J., Yin, G. J., Raja Nor Safinas, R. H., Wong, W. L., & Charanjit Kaur, S. S. (2024). Theoretical Foundation for developing instructional guide for China pre-service EFL teachers to teach phonics. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 13(1), 242-254. https://doi.org/10.5430/jct.v13n1p242 (SDG4)
  3. Chen, M., Yin, G., Wong, W. L., Ya Shak, M. S., Abdul Rahman, M., & Lee, M. C. (2024). The effectiveness of a school-based phonics instructional material. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(2), 2130. https://doi.org/10.59400/fls.v6i2.2130 (SDG4)
  4. Li, Y., Swaran Singh, C. K., Luo, J., Wong, W. L., & Shen, D. (2024). A systematic literature review of university student enrolment from 2020 to 2023. Asian Journal of University Education, 20(1), 75-99. https://doi.org/10.24191/ajue.v20i1.25699 (SDG16)
  5. Mihat, W., Wong, W. L., Lee, H. Y., & Lee, S. S. (2024). Kahoot! in Higher Institution: A Comparative Study of Lecturers’ and Students’ Perceptions on a Game-Based Learning Platform. Computer-Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal, 25(2), 224-243. https://callej.org/index.php/journal/article/view/442 (SDG4)
  6. Wen, Q., Zalay, A. A., Huang, B., Md Hashim, A., & Wong, W. L. (2024). Enhancing life still sketch skills through virtual reality technology. Embracing Cutting-Edge Technology in Modern Educational Settings, 214-241. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1022-9.ch010 (SDG4)
  7. Wong, W. L., Muhammad, M. M., Ya Shak, M. S., Abdul Rahman, M., Lee, M. C., & Pandian, V. (2024). Employing the smart interactive whiteboard to teach guided writing vocabulary. Issues in Language Studies, 13(1), 112-130. https://doi.org/10.33736/ils.5643.2024 (SDG4)
  8. Zhang, N., Singh, C. K., Du, J., & Wong, W. L. (2024). Scripting success: A systematic literature review of the process genre approach for writing in Asian education. Perspectives of Science and Education, 67(1), 48-69. https://doi.org/10.32744/pse.2024.1.3 (SDG4)
  9. Chen, M., Wong, W. L.*, Yin, G., Swaran Singh, C. K., Mihat, W., & Yoong, S. M. (2023). Global intellectual trend of corpus linguistics studies among scholars in social sciences from September 2013 – September 2021. Asian Journal of University Education, 19(4), 613-631. https://doi.org/10.24191/ajue.v19i4.24615 (SDG4)
  10. Singh, H. K., Singh, C. K., Ong, E. T., Wong, W. L., Singh, T. S., Gopal, R., Maniam, M., Shukor, S. S., & Mulyadi, D. (2023). Developing items to measure the assessment literacy of ESL teachers. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 23(16)., 225-242. https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i16.6478 (SDG4)
  11. Wong, W. L., Muhammad, M. M., Mihat, W., Abdul Rahman, M., Ya Shak, M. S., & Lee, M. C. (2023). Using Technologised computational corpus-driven linguistics study on the vocabulary uses among advanced Malaysian upper primary school English as a second language learners (ESL) in northern region. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 31(1), 298-314. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.31.1.298314 (SDG4)
  12. Wong, W. L., Muhammad, M. M., Mihat, W., Ya Shak, M. S., Rahman, M. A., & Prihantoro, P. (2023). Vocabulary index as a sustainable resource for teaching extended writing in the post-pandemic era. World Journal of English Language, 13(3), 181-192. https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v13n3p181 (SDG4)
  13. Yoong, S. M., Ahmad, N. A., Swaran Singh, C. K., & Wong, W. L. (2023). The design and development of a dyscalculia checklist based on a focus group interview. British Journal of Special Education, 50(3), 403-412. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8578.12474 (SDG4)
  14. Swaran Singh, C. K., Ong, E. T., Mulyadi, D., Kiong, T. T., Wong, W. L., Masa Singh, T. S., & Chen, M. J. (2022). Effects of Metacognitive strategies and gender differences on English as a second language (ESL) students’ listening comprehension. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 30(S1), 81-97. https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.30.s1.05 (SDG4, SDG5) 

Achievements & Accolades

  1. Silver medal (Virtual 3MT Thesis) in Virtual Innovation Competition 3rd Edition 2022, awarded by UiTM Kelantan Branch  
  2. Gold Medal in Virtual Innovation Competition 3rd Edition 2022, awarded by UiTM Kelantan Branch
  3. Best Virtual Booth in Virtual Innovation Competition 3rd Edition 2022, awarded by UiTM Kelantan Branch
  4. Top 5 Award in Virtual Innovation Competition 3rd Edition 2022, awarded by UiTM Kelantan Branch
  5. Best Paper in International Postgraduate Conference Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris 2022