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  • HASALD Conference 2025: Schedule

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    Please see the latest version of the schedule for HASALD Conference 2025. If you would like to attend HASALD Conference 2025 as a non-presenting attendee, please register by clicking here. Schedule updated: 25 May 2025

  • Seminar: Wesley Curtis

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    Transition from Educator to Educator-Administrator in Tertiary Language Program Administration By Wesley CurtisCity University of Hong Kong In the context of tertiary language programs, the transition from Educator to Educator-Administrator is one for which the vocation of teaching may present partial or limited pathways for relevant professional development. As such, practitioners assuming first-time responsibility for…

  • Seminar: Regina Brautlacht

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    The Future of Language Learning in a Digital and Globalized World By Regina BrautlachtBonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences As education increasingly integrates digital technologies, language learning is evolving through innovative approaches that combine virtual exchange (VE), interdisciplinary collaboration, and international partnerships. This transformation fosters linguistic proficiency, intercultural competence, and global citizenship. Virtual exchange plays a…

  • HASALD Conference 2025 — Call Extended to 15 May!

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    HASALD Conference 2025: International Conference on the Future of Education: Past Lessons, Present Insights, and Future Trends Call for Papers The Hong Kong Association for Self-Access Learning and Development (HASALD) is proud to announce HASALD Conference 2025, to be held on 7 June 2025 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The theme of this year’s HASALD Conference is the Future of Education: Past…

  • Seminar: Adam Forrester

    Seminar: Adam Forrester

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    AI Speech Tools โ€“ Use with Self-Selected Students By Adam Forresterย The Hong Kong Polytechnic University This presentation will consider the use of an AI speech tool by ESL learners in a tertiary institution in Hong Kong over a period of around 2 months. Numerous AI speech assistant tools were piloted before one application was chosen…

  • Seminar: Dr Lucas Kohnke

    Seminar: Dr Lucas Kohnke

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    Preparing Future-Ready TESOL Educators in the Age of GenAI By Dr Lucas KohnkeThe Education University of Hong Kong In todayโ€™s rapidly evolving technological landscape, Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the role of TESOL educators and transforming language learning. As AI continues to drive these changes, teacher education programs must adapt to equip future educators with…

  • Seminar: Dr Edward Wen

    Seminar: Dr Edward Wen

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    Working Memory and Chunking in language learning and teaching: Theories, Research and Pedagogy By Dr Edward WenCollege of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Understanding how our memory systems function in language acquisition and processing can significantly enhance language learning and teaching methodologies. In this HASALD seminar, I will begin by introducing…

  • Seminar: Dr Gavin Bui

    Seminar: Dr Gavin Bui

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    Preparing Future-Ready TESOL Educators in the Age of GenAI By Dr Gavin BuiThe Hang Seng University of Hong Kong In the context of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), L2 task performance has traditionally been measured in terms of complexity, accuracy, lexis, and fluency (CALF). However, these parameters focus exclusively on the linguistic properties of the language…

  • Seminar: Dr Barry Bai

    Seminar: Dr Barry Bai

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    Profiling Chinese studentsโ€™ bilingual learning motivation and engagement: Competition or coexistence? By Dr Barry BaiThe Chinese University of Hong Kong Learning motivation and engagement are critical factors influencing language proficiency, but previous research has primarily focused on these aspects from a monolingual perspective. This study adopted a bilingual lens to simultaneously examine motivation and engagement…

  • Upcoming HASALD Seminars (2024/25)

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    Below you can find a list of upcoming speakers for our monthly HASALD seminars. This list will be updated as new speakers are added. September 2024 Professor Hu GuangweiThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University October 2024 Dr Barry BaiThe Chinese University of Hong Kong December 2024 Dr Gavin BuiThe Hang Seng University of Hong Kong January…