STAFF PROFILE

Dr. Kathy LEE

Lecturer I

Qualifications:
PhD in Linguistics, Lancaster University, UK
MPhil in Applied English Linguistics, CUHK
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (English), CUHK
BA in English, CUHK
MCIL, Institute of Linguists, UK
MIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Email: katelee@hkbu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3411 2745
Office: OEM902(D)

BIO

Dr. K Lee brings over two decades of teaching expertise to her role as Course Coordinator of The Art of Persuasion programme at Hong Kong Baptist University’s Language Centre. With 20+ years of experience in higher education, she has developed a research-informed approach to teaching that emphasizes student success through innovative learning design and technology integration.

At the heart of her approach lies the commitment to continuous scholarly engagement and responsive teaching practices. She believes in creating supportive learning environments that embrace diversity and respond to individual student needs. Her innovative use of physical and virtual spaces has transformed traditional programs into dynamic learning experiences, as demonstrated by the successful revitalization of the Reading Club. Through thoughtful integration of emerging educational technologies, she prepares students for an increasingly digital world while maintaining pedagogical integrity.

As an educator, she is deeply committed to fostering student growth through evidence-based teaching approaches and continuous professional development. Her teaching practice reflects a belief in the transformative power of education, where thoughtfully designed learning experiences can build student confidence, enhance engagement, and develop essential skills for their future success. Through collaborative learning and mentoring relationships with colleagues, she contributes to building a supportive academic community focused on educational excellence.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Multimodality
  • Gesture
  • Metaphor
  • Discourse analysis
  • Early literacy

SELECTED CONFERENCES / SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS

  • Lee, K. K. M. & Fong, M. Y. S. (December, 2024). Using Gongyeh to Help Mitigating Hong Kong EAL Undergraduate Students’ Fear of Oral Presentation. The 4th International Conference on English Across the Curriculum, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
  • Lee, K. K. M. (October 2024). Emcee Training Series: Getting Ready for Your First Mission. Invited Workshop. Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
  • Lee, K. K. M., Acton, C., Cheung, A., Wong, A., & Li, Y. (June, 2024). Mitigating Hong Kong EAL Undergraduate Students’ Fear of Oral Presentations. International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning: Engagement in the Digital Age, Hong Kong.
  • Lee, K. K. M. (December, 2023). Adopting Picture Books: Factors to Consider. Invited talk, Colégio do Perpétuo Socorro Chan Sui Ki (suc.), Macau 
  • Lee, K. K. M. (August, 2023). Teaching with Picture Books in EAL Classrooms. Invited talk. CCC Chuen Yuen Kindergarten.
  • Lee, K. K. M. (June, 2023). Play-based Learning. Invited Teaching Training Workshop. Kei Wah Kindergarten.
  • Wang, S & Lee, K. (May, 2023). ChatGPT as an Amazing Colleague: Curating Learning Resources on Generative AI for Language Teachers. AHKLC Annual Symposium: The Launch of STiLe, Hong Kong.
  • Lee, K. K. M. & Lee, M. T. N. (January 2023). Comparing the Awareness of Environmental Print Among Local and Non-local Students in Hong Kong. 12th International Conference on Han Characters Education and Research, Poland. 
  • Lee, K. K. M. & Lee, M. T. N. (December 2022). A Comparison of the Ability of Chinese-speaking and Non-Chinese-speaking Kindergarten Students in Hong Kong to Decipher Chinese and English Environmental Print. International Congress on English Language Education and Applied Linguistics, Hong Kong.
  • Lee, K. K. M. (November, 2022). Emcee Training. Invited Workshop. Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
  • Lee, K. K. M. (June, 2018). The Use of Metaphors in an EAL IT Lecture. Presented at The 12th conference of RaAM – the Association of Researching and Applying Metaphor, Hong Kong.
  • Lee, K. K. M. (August, 2011). Visual and Gesture as Resources in Tertiary Science Classroom. Presented at the 16th World Congress of Applied Linguistics, International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA), Beijing. 

GRANTS, AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

  • Integrating the Gongyeh App into UCPN1005 The Art of Persuasion Course (HKBU Teaching Development Grant TDG1/2425/01) (PI)
  • Using Environmental Print to Enhance Emergent Literacy in Chinese and English: A Case Study of the Low Socio-economic Status (SES) Local and New Arrivals from the Mainland Kindergarten Students in Hong Kong (CPCE Teaching Research/ Excellence Fund 2021/22) (PI)
  • IELTS Writing Test Preparation, Language Learners’ Motivation and Autonomy of Associate Degree Students: A Longitudinal Multiple Case Study (CPCE Research Fund 2021/22) (Co-PI)
  • A Comparison of the Ability of Chinese-speaking and Non-Chinese-speaking Kindergarten Students in Hong Kong to Decipher Chinese and English Environmental Print (CPCE Research Fund 2020/21) (PI)
  • Trainer, Public Speaking, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Consultant, Colégio do Perpétuo Socorro Chan Sui Ki (suc.), Macau
  • Consultant, CCC Chuen Yuen Kindergarten.
  • Consultant, Kei Wah Kindergarten