Dr Lawrence Jun Zhang 

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Teaching & Research Interests

Psycholinguistics/Second Language Acquisition (SLA)/Language Learning
- Cognitive, linguistic, sociocultural & developmental factors in reading/biliteracy development
- Critical reading awareness in language education
- Metacognition and reading development in L1 and L2 contexts
- Language learning strategies; vocabulary learning strategies; reading strategies of bilingual learners
- Learner autonomy/independence/self-regulated learning
- Affective factors (e.g., motivation, anxiety, inner voice, etc.) in SLA
- Cognitive linguistics/Language processing in SLA
- Bilingual/biliteracy acquisition/bilingual/biliteracy education
- Development and representations of lexical and syntactic knowledge in SLA

Language Teacher Education
- Reading & writing pedagogy
- Grammar & oral communication pedagogy
- Teacher professional Development
- Critical reading pedagogy

Statistical Methods in Language Studies

On-going Funded Research Project

Enhancing Singaporean Students' Motivation, Efficacy, Engagement, and Self-Regulation for More Effective Bilingual/Biliteracy Learning. CRPP-MOE-funded project – Principal Investigator.

An In-depth Study of Independent Variables within and outside School That Impact Literacy and Reading Habits (Stage I): A Formative Evaluation of a School-Based Extensive Reading Programme. CRPP-MOE-funded project – Co-Investigator.

Research Work/Reports Completed

Zhang, L. J., & Hvitfeldt, C., & Skuja-Steele, R. V. (1999). Rethinking Cultural Issues in Research into Chinese EFL Learner Strategies. Ms. English Language and Applied Linguistics Division, National Institute of Education, Singapore.

Zhang, L. J. (2001). Pedagogical Practices in English Language Education: A Review of the Literature. English Language & Literature Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Singapore.

Gog, C., Zhang, L. J., Ng, C.H., Koh, G. H. (2005). Teacher Knowledge and Beliefs about English Language Teaching: Effects on Classroom Practices. Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice, Office of Education Research, NIE, Singapore.

Hu, G., Gu, P. Y., Zhang, L. J., & Bai, R. (2009). Styles and Strategies for Success: English Language Learning in Singapore Schools. Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice, Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore.

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