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Professional Information
Dr. Wience LAI is Associate Head and Senior Lecturer of the Division of Languages and Communication, College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is currently serving as the Deputy Director of the CPCE Centre for Pedagogic Research (CPCECPR).
Teaching
Dr Lai teaches Phonetics, Business English, Academic English, Oral Communication, Writing, and Grammar subjects.
Research interests
Her research interests lie mainly in phonetics and phonology, the relationship between speech production and perception, second language teaching, Writing across the Curriculum and more recently also on AI/VR-assisted language learning and teaching as well as teacher professional development.
Personal profile
In her spare time, Dr Lai loves travelling. She enjoys planning her own tour and has travelled to nearly 40 countries spread across Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, and Australia.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Speech and Hearing Sciences), The University of Hong Kong
Award Date: 31 Aug 2017
Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Distinction in Course Work (Major in English), Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master, Master of Philosophy in Linguistics (Specialization in Phonology), Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary English Language with First Class Honours (Specialization in Phonetics and Phonology), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Keywords
- L Education (General)
- Second Language Teaching
- PE English
- P Philology. Linguistics
- Phonetics
- Phonology
- QP Physiology
- Speech
- Hearing
- QM Human anatomy
- Speech
- Hearing
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SELA: AI-assisted Self-diagnostic English Literacy Assessment System for Sub-degree & Degree Students | Quality Enhancement Support Scheme | HK$2,400,000
Wong, F. C. F. (PI), Chan, K. L. Z. (CoPI), Chan, J. K. Y. (CoI), Tong, K. M. E. (CoI), Lui, E. (CoI), Lo, P. K. N. (CoI), Leung, C. S. Y. (CoI), Lai, W. W. S. (CoI), Young, A. (CoI), Hussain, B. (CoI) & Ho, A. (CoI)
1/09/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Other
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A Framework for Understanding the Acceptance of Student Created Screencasts by Teachers and Students to Implement Active Learning
Wong, K. L. A. (PI), Tsang, C. K. K. (CoI), Lai, W. W. S. (CoI) & Lin, S. S. (CoI)
Project: Research
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A longitudinal multiple case study of the impact of open class visits on language lecturers | CPCE Teaching Research / Excellence Fund (TREF) | HK$23,088
Cheung, L. M. E. (PI) & Lai, W. W. S. (CoI)
1/06/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Pronunciation E-resources: The effectiveness of different pedagogical approaches on the improvement of local post-secondary students’ English intelligibility | CPCE Research Fund | HKD 39,784.5
Lai, W. W. S. (PI), SETTER, J. E. (CoPI), Tong, K. M. E. (CoI), Ng, M. (CoI), Wong, F. C. F. (CoI) & Lau, Y. Y. J. (CoI)
18/11/20 → 17/11/22
Project: Research
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English Pronunciation Training for Hong Kong students of Higher Education: Using Online Video Clips | CPCE Pedagogical Innovation Fund | HK$39,785
Lai, W. W. S. (PI), Wong, C. W. S. (CoI), Lau, Y. Y. J. (CoI) & Wong, K. C. (CoI)
20/03/20 → 19/03/22
Project: Research
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Engaging the Digital Learner: Navigating Learning Landscapes in the Metaverse
LAI, W., Lopez-Ozieblo, R., SHEN, D. J. & Tong, K. M. E., 30 Nov 2024, Perspectives and Trends in Education and Technology. ICITED 2024. . Carvalho, J. V., Abreu, A., Ferreira da Costa, E., Vázquez-Justo, E. & Viguera Figueroa, H. (eds.). Springer, Cham, p. 344-354 11 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 858).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Enhancing Mandarin Speakers' English Pronunciation through AI-powered Speech Recognition Technology
LAI, W., 24 Oct 2024, ExLing 2024: Proceedings 15th International Conference of Experimental Linguistics.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Nativeness versus Intelligibility: How do Listeners from various L1 background perceive Hong Kong Cantonese Speakers’ English Pronunciation
LAI, W., SETTER, J. E., Tong, K. M. E., Ng, M., Wong, F. C. F. & Lau, Y. Y. J., Jul 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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The Effectiveness of Different Pedagogical Approaches on Improving Post-Secondary Hong Kong Cantonese Speakers’ English Intelligibility Across the Globe
LAI, W., SETTER, J. E., Tong, K. M. E., Ng, M., Wong, F. C. F. & Lau, Y. Y., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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The Impact of Open Class Visits on Language Lecturers: Transferring Technology Use across Teaching Modes
Cheung, L. M. E. & LAI, W., 14 Jul 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Certificate in House-Tree-Person Projective Drawing Analysis
Lai, W. W. S. (Recipient), 21 Jun 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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Certificate of Cantonese Read-Aloud Test (Grade A)
Lai, W. W. S. (Recipient), 24 Jan 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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Certified Associate (Machine Learning with Python on Cloud)
Lai, W. W. S. (Recipient), Jul 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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Enhancing Mandarin Speakers' English Pronunciation through AI-powered Speech Recognition Technology
Lai, W. W. S. (Speaker)
24 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Online Sharing Session on the CPCE Pedagogical Innovation Fund (PIF) Application
Tong, K. M. E. (Chair), Lo, P. K. N. (Chair), Lai, W. W. S. (Chair) & Chow, R. W. C. (Moderator)
9 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Engaging the Digital Learner: Navigating Learning Landscapes in the Metaverse
Lai, W. W. S. (Speaker)
11 Jul 2024 → 13 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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The 21st Century Cup English Speaking Competition (Organized by VDO English, China Daily)
Tao, K. W. Y. (Coordinator) & Lai, W. W. S. (Coordinator)
2024 → …Activity: Other
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Nativeness versus Intelligibility: How do Listeners from various L1 background perceive Hong Kong Cantonese Speakers’ English Pronunciation
Lai, W. W. S. (Speaker)
25 Jul 2023 → 27 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation