Publications

Academic articles (last updated 2010/5/18)
Sze, Paul (2011). Developing ESL learners’ speaking writing and skills through digital storytelling. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on ICT in Education, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal (May 12-13, 2011)

Sze, Paul (2010). Catering for affect in affect in language learning through digital storytelling. Paper presented at the 4th CLS International Conference: Individual Characteristics and Subjective Variables in Language Learning, Singapore, 2-4 December 2010.

Sze, Paul. (2010). Digital storytelling for teachers' professional development. Paper presented at //the 2010 Euro-American Conference for Academic Disciplines//, Aix-en-Provence, France, June 8-11, 2010.

Sze, Paul. (2010). Preparing ESL teachers for using digital storytelling in English Language teaching. Paper presented at the 8th Malaysia International Conference on English Language Teaching, May 11-13, 2010; Melaka, Malaysia.

Sze, Paul. (2010). Synthetic phonics for EFL learners? Paper presented at //the 6th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching//, 27-28 February 2010, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Sze, Paul. (2009). Effectiveness of synthetic phonics for ESL children in Hong Kong: An explorative study. Paper presented at the European Conference for Academic Disciplines, June 1-4, Bad Hofgastein, Austria.

Sze, Paul. (2008). Hong Kong students’ awareness of Cantonised pronunciation of English. Paper presented at t//he 13th International Conference on English in Southeast Asia: Englishes and Literatures-in-English in a Globalised World; Singapore//, December 4-6, 2008.

Sze, Paul. (2008). An online peer lesson observation platform for English language teachers in Hong Kong. In W.M. Chan, K.N. Chin, M. Nagami, & T. Suthiwan (Eds.), //Processes and process-orientation in foreign language teaching// (pp. 193-209). Singapore: Centre for Language Studies, National University of Singapore.

Sze, Paul. (2008). Nurturing teacher leadership qualities through computer conferencing: A study of teachers’ online interaction patterns. In J.C.K. Lee & L.P. Shiu (Eds.), //Developing teachers and developing schools in changing contexts// (pp. 419-436). Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press.

Sze, Paul. (2008). Awareness raising activities for tackling individual differences in phonics learning at pre-intermediate level. In P.K, Fok et al. (Eds.), //Curriculum and instruction: the Journey of research and practice// (pp. 391-401). Chongqing, China: University of Chongqing Press. (2008.8)

Chun, K.W. & **Sze, Paul**. (2008). First language reading literacy assessment in PISA and second language reading curriculum and instruction in Hong Kong. In P.K, Fok et al. (Eds.), //Curriculum and instruction: the Journey of research and practice// (pp. 364-382). Chongqing, China: University of Chongqing Press. (2008.8)

Sze, Paul. (2008). Teaching phonics through awareness raising activities. Paper presented at //the 4th CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching "Building Bridges to the World",// Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 23-24 February 2008.

Sze, Paul. (2008). Online collaborative writing using wikis. //The Internet TESL Journal, Vol. XIV//. No.1, January 2008. http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Sze-Wikis.html

Coniam, D., & Sze, P. (2007). Web-based multimedia support for preservice primary ESL teachers in Hong Kong. //Journal of Basic Education, 16(//1), 13-27. (For more information about this article, write to hkier-journal@cuhk.edu.hk, or paulsze@cuhk.edu.hk)

Sze, P. (2007). Using wikis for online collaborative writing in English language teaching. Paper presented at the IT in Education Symposium, organized by HKU CITE, EMB, HKACE, and PCMS; March 2-3, 2007, Hong Kong.

Sze, P. (2006). Developing students’ listening and speaking skills through ELT podcasts. //Education Journal, 34//(2), 115-134. (For more information about this article, write to hkier-journal@cuhk.edu.hk, or paulsze@cuhk.edu.hk)

Sze, Paul. (2006). //An online peer observation platform for English Language teachers in Hong Kong.// Paper presented at The CLaSIC 2006 Conference: Processes and Process-Orientation in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, Singapore, 7 – 9 December 2006.

Sze, Paul. (2006). “My best lesson”, Assessment Practice Contributions, ARC article no. D001. Retrieved, month date, year, from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Assessment Resource Centre Web site, http://www.polyu.edu.hk/assessment/arc/ (Refereed Internet Publication.)

Sze, Paul. (2005). Researching interaction in CMC applications in teacher education: Problems and prospects. //Global Chinese Journal on Computers in Education, 4//(1&2), 116-141.

Paul Sze. (2005). “Professional development through computer conferencing: Interaction patterns and development of discussion as revealed by a modified message map analysis”. Paper presented at the CUHK Faculty of Education 40th Anniversary International Conference, 2-3 December, 2005; CUHK Hong Kong.

Chun, C.K.W., Tong, C.W., & **Sze, Paul**. (2004). Reading performance of Hong Kong’s 15-year-old students in PISA 2000. //Educational Journal, 31//(2), 57-90.

Paul Sze. (2003). What constitutes subject knowledge for second language teaching? //Journal of Basic Education, 12(//2), 93-123. (For more information about this article, write to hkier-journal@cuhk.edu.hk, or paulsze@cuhk.edu.hk)

Ho, Esther S.C., & Sze, Paul M.M. (2003). //Relationship between reading habits, reading attitudes and literacy performance of 15-year-old students in Hong Kong and Finland//. Paper presented at the PISA International Conference: What do the PISA results tell us about the education quality and equality in the Pacific Rim? 21-22 November 2003, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Tong, C.W., & **Sze, Paul M.M**. (2003). //Reading performance of Hong Kong’s 15-year-old students in PISA//. Paper presented at the PISA International Conference: What do the PISA results tell us about the education quality and equality in the Pacific Rim? 21-22 November 2003, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Paul Sze. (2003). Individual differences and the Hong Kong English curriculum for schools. In Wong, H.W. & Chu, K.W. (Eds.), //Not one less: Dealing with individual differences// (pp. 314-332). Shanghai: Shanghai Scientific and Technological Education Publishing House.

Chun, C., & **Sze, P.** (2002). What can we learn from the PISA study? Reading habit and its impact on students’ literacy performance in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the HKERA 2002 International Conference: Globalization – New Horizons for educational change, December 20-21, 2002, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Sze, P. (2002). Individual differences and the Hong Kong English curriculum for schools. Taiwan. In Wong, H.W., & Chu, K.W. (Eds.), //Not one less: Dealing with individual differences// (pp. 315-332). Taiwan: Taiwan Normal University Press.

Lee, J.C.K., **Sze, P**., & Chun, C.K.W. (2001). Hong Kong primary English teachers’ selection of coursebooks//. Journal of Basic Education, 10//(2)///11//(1), 47-72.

Paul Sze. (2000). Parental involvement in extensive reading in English: A primary school’s approach. __Journal of Basic Education, 8__(2), 69-73.

David Coniam and Peter Falvey with P. Bodycott, V. Crew, and **Paul Sze**. (2000). __Establishing English Language Benchmarks for Primary Teachers of English Language: A Report submitted to ACTEQ.__ (Report submitted to Advisory Committee on Teacher Education and Qualifications).

Paul Sze. (1999). Reflective teaching in second language teacher education: An overview. __Educational Research Journal, 14__(1), 131-156.

Cheng, Pui Wan, Shiu, Ling Po, Chun Ka Wai Cecilia, **Sze, Paul**, & Lee Chi Kin John. (1999). Enchancing students’ word recognition skills: A cross-language perspective. Paper presented at the International Language in Education Conference, Hong Kong, on December 18, 1999.


 * Paul Sze**, & Wong, Hin Wah. (1999). The Hong Kong primary English syllabus and its relevance for English learning in a context of compulsory schooling. __Education Research Journal, 14__(2), pp. 253-278.

Lee, JCK, **Paul Sze**, & Chun, K.W. (2000). Teachers’ selection of TOC English textbooks. Paper presented at the Conference on Basic Education, organised by CUHK, on May 1, 2000.

Lee, John CK, **Sze, Paul**, Chun, Cecilia KW. (1998). Teachers’s use and adaptation of TOC English textbooks. __Journal of Basic Education, 8__(1), 1-20. (Winter 1998, Hong Kong)

Paul SZE. (1998). Towards ELT professionalism in Hong Kong: Connecting curriculum renewal and teacher development”, __Asia Pacific Journal of Language in Education 1(1),__60-78.

Lo Nai-kwai Leslie, Tsang Wing-kwong, Chung Choi-man, Chung Yue-ping, Cheng Yin-cheung, **Sze, Paul**, Ho Sui-chu Esther, & Ho Man-koon. (1997). __A survey of the effectiveness of Hong Kong secondary school system.__ Hong Kong: Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.


 * Sze, Paul**, Shek C, Lin, MS. (December 1997). __An evaluation of EFL materials for the coastal regions of China: A report__. Unpublished manuscript, Faculty of Education, CUHK.

C.M. Chung, S.Y. Mak, Y.M. Suen, and **Paul Sze**. (1996). Game-display board activities for science teaching. __Journal of Science Education and Technology, 5__(2), 141-154.

Paul SZE. (1995).A review of __Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms__ by J.C. Richards and C. Lockhart. __Modern English Teacher,__ 4(4), 87-88.

Paul SZE. (1995). Teaching conversation in the second language classroom: Problems and prospects”, __CUHK Educational Journal, 23__(2), 229-250.

C.M. Chung, S.Y. Mak, & **Paul Sze**. (1995). Reflective lesson planning in refresher training programs for experienced Physics teachers. __Journal of Science Education and Technology, 4__(2), 151-162. June 1995.

Paul SZE. (1994) “The optimal starting age for second language learning: The case of Hong Kong”, __Journal of Primary Education, 4__(2), 49-54.

C.C. Lam, H.S. Hon, M.K. Ho, E.Y.F. Man, & **Paul Sze**. (Eds.).(1994). __Proceedings of the conference on curriculum changes in Hong Kong: The needs of the new era.__ Hong Kong: Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction, CUHK, & Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. 1994.04.

Paul Sze. (1993). What does the Secure HKAT in English really measure? __Journal of Primary Education, 3__(2), 55-59. Hong Kong, 1993.05.

Paul Sze. (1992). A decade of communicative language teaching in Hong Kong: Where from here. __Journal of Primary Education, 2__(2), 23-30. 1992.05.


 * Resource development**

Mak, S.Y., & Paul Sze. (1993). Content-related word games for teaching Form 1 Integrated Science Unit 2. __School Science Newsletter__, Issue 38, pp. 1-8. Hong Kong, 1993.01.

Paul Sze. (1993). __Composition resource book: Secondary 3.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1993.06.

Paul Sze. (1993). __Composition resource book: Secondary 4.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1993.06.

Paul Sze. (1993). __Composition resource book: Secondary 5.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1993.06.

Mak, S.Y., & Paul Sze. (1994). Content-related word games for teaching Form 1 Integrated Science: Unit 1. __School Science Newsletter,__ Issue 38, pp. 9-20. Hong Kong, 1994.01.

Mak, S.Y., Paul Sze, & Cheung-wai Chan. (1994). Content-related word games for Teaching Form 1 Integrated Science: Unit 3. __School Science Newsletter, 39__, pp. 1-8. Hong Kong, 1994.06.

Mak S.Y., & Paul Sze. (1994). Content-related word games for teaching Form 1 Integrated Science: Unit 4. __School Science Newsletter,__ Vol. 39, pp. 9-32. Hong Kong, 1994.06.

Mak, S.Y., Paul Sze, and Chan, C.W. (1994). Content-related word games for teaching Form 1 Integrated Science Unit 3. __School Library Newsletter__, Issue 22, pp. 38-45. Hong Kong, November 1994.

Mak, S.Y., and Paul Sze. (1994). Content-related word games for teaching Form 1 Integrated Science Unit 4. __School Library Newsletter__, Issue 22, pp. 46-69. Hong Kong November 1994.

Paul Sze, and Mak, S.Y. (1995). Contented-related word games for teaching Form 1 Integrated Science Unit 5. __School Science Newsletter__, Issue 40, pp. 1-19. Hong Kong January 1995

Paul Sze, and Mak, S.Y. (1995). Content-related word games for teaching Form 1 Integrated Science Unit 6. __School Science Newsletter__, Issue 40, pp. 20-34. Hong Kong January 1995

Paul Sze, and Mak, S.Y. (1995). Content-related word games for teaching Form 2 Integrated Science Unit 7. __School Science Newsletter__, Issue 41, pp. 1-10. Hong Kong June 1995

Paul Sze, and Mak, S.Y. (1995). Content-related word games for teaching Form 2 Integrated Science Unit 8. __School Science Newsletter,__ Issue 41, pp. 11-21. Hong Kong June 1995

Paul Sze. (1995). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 1.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1995.04.

Paul Sze. (1995). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 2.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1995.04.

Paul Sze. (1995). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 3.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1995.04.

Paul Sze. (1995). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 1: Teacher’s Book.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1995.04.

Paul Sze. (1995). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 2: Teacher’s Book.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1995.04.

Paul Sze. (1995). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 3: Teacher’s Book.__ Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1995.04.

Choi-man Chung, Paul Sze, & Se-yuen Mak. (1996). Content-related word games for teaching form 2 Integrated Science: Unit 9 Making heat flow”. __School Science Newsletter,__ Issue 42, pp. 1-9. Hong Kong, 1996.01.

C.M. Chung, Paul Sze, & Se-yuen Mak. (1996). Content-related word games for teaching secondary 2 Integrated Science: Unit 10: Hydrogen, acids and alkalis. __School Science Newsletter,__ Issue 43, pp. 1-9. Hong Kong, 1996.10.

Paul Sze. (1998). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 4__. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (1998). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 5__. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (1998). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 6__. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (1998). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 4: Teacher’s Book__. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (1998). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 5: Teacher’s Book__. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (1998). __Oxford__ __primary skills series: Reading 6: Teachers’ Book__. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.

Sze, Paul, & Mak, Se-yuen. (1999). Content-related word games for teaching Secondary 3 Integrated Science, Units 13, 14, and 15. __School Science Newsletter__, Issue No. 46, pp. 1-30. Hong Kong. June 1999.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 1//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 2//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 3//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 4//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 5//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 6//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 1: Teacher’s Book//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 2: Teacher’s Book//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 3: Teacher’s Book//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 4: Teacher’s Book//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 5: Teacher’s Book//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze. (2000). //New Oxford primary skills series: Reading 6: Teacher’s Book//. Hong Kong Oxford University Press.

Paul Sze, & Angel Lin. (2006). Sample module on “Popular Culture” for the New Senior Secondary English Language Curriculum; submitted to EMB.


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Paul Sze. (2002). What has the educational reform got to do with education? Perspectives of an English language education practitioner. In P.K. Choi & K.M. Wong (Eds.), //Critiques of the education reform// (pp. 151-163). Hong Kong: Step Forward Multimedia. (in Chinese)