CHOW Yin Hong, Carlos 周彥匡

Carlos is an English lecturer at the Centre for Language in Education. Prior to joining EdUHK, he gained extensive teaching experience in primary and secondary schools across various bandings in Hong Kong. He is skilled at using AI-based teaching and learning tools to provide learners with formative feedback, fostering their continuous improvement in language acquisition. He is also proficient in applying gamification and task-based learning approaches to enhance students’ motivation in learning English. His steadfast commitment to education is evidenced by his contributions across Cambodia, China, Ireland, North Macedonia, and the United Kingdom, where he has served as a curriculum designer, advisor to various schools, and adjudicator in English choral speaking competitions.

In addition to teaching, Carlos has a keen research interest in areas such as Assessment for Learning, Content and Language Integrated Learning, Feedback Literacy, and Global Englishes Language Teaching. His research on uncovering Hong Kong teachers’ beliefs about introducing Global Englishes Language Teaching innovations earned him a distinction for his master’s thesis from the University of Cambridge. Carlos is also a recipient of several prestigious scholarships and awards, including the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarship, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship, and the Hong Kong Top-10 Outstanding Tertiary Student Award.

• Assessment for Learning
• Classroom Discourse 
• Content and Language Integrated Learning
• Feedback Literacy
• Global Englishes Language Teaching

• Curriculum and Assessment
• ELT Methodology
• English for Academic Purposes
• Global Englishes
• Global Englishes Language Teaching