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Chinese Name
林志強
Biography
Ricky Lam is Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department in the Department of Education Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China. He is Associate Editor of Frontiers in Psychology and has served in several international editorial boards, such as Assessing Writing, RELC Journal, Journal of Asia TEFL, etc. He has been mentoring eight doctoral students. His research interests include L2 writing assessment, digital portfolios, and language assessment literacy. His publications have appeared in Language Assessment Quarterly, Assessing Writing, System, Language Testing, TESOL Quarterly, TESOL Journal, ELT Journal, and other SSCI- and SCOPUS-indexed journals. Ricky is the author of Portfolio Assessment for the Teaching and Learning of Writing (Springer, 2018), Using Portfolios in Language Teaching (New Portfolio Series 4, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, 2019), and Using Digital Portfolios to Develop Students' Writing: An Practical Guide for Language Teachers (with Dr. Moorhouse; Routledge, 2022).
Research Interests
Language assessment; digital portfolio; teacher assessment literacy; self-regulated learning of writing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The University of Hong Kong
Award Date: 20 Nov 2011
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Implementing Portfolio Assessment as Classroom Innovation in EFL Writing
1/01/15 → 30/06/17
Project: Research project
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BOOK REVIEW: Talking about Second Language Acquisition
Lyu, M. & Lam, R. C. K., Jan 2023, In: Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research. 11, 1, p. 178-181 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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E-Portfolios: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What We Need to Know
Lam, R., Apr 2023, In: RELC Journal. 54, 1, p. 208-215 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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E-Portfolios as a Technology-Enabled Assessment: Surviving or Accommodating Covid-19
Lam, R. C. K., Lau, M. & Wong, J., 23 Feb 2023, Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic. Sadeghi, K., Thomas, M. & Ghaderi, F. (eds.). 1st ed. London : Bloomsbury Publishing, p. 183–196 14 p. (Advances in Digital Language Learning and Teaching).Research output: Chapter in book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Native English teachers’ beliefs and practices in teaching oral communication: A multiple case study in China
Wang, L. & Lam, R., 31 Jan 2023, In: Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics. 12, 3, p. 665-679 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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[Book review] Perspectives on language assessment literacy: Challenges for improved student learning, Sahbi Hidri (Ed).
Gan, L. & Lam, R., 20 Nov 2022, In: Arab Journal of Applied Linguistics . 7, 1, p. 199-206 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Activities
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Victoria University of Wellington (External organisation)
Ricky C K LAM (President)
1 Sept 2021 → 30 Jan 2023Activity: Membership › Membership of board/committee/council
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Assessing students' performance online - digital assessment: Teaching and learning experience sharing (TALES) 2019-20 Seminar Series
Ricky C K LAM (Speaker)
11 Mar 2020Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etc › Event organized by HKBU
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Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (External organisation)
Ricky C K LAM (President)
1 Oct 2020 → 30 Sept 2023Activity: Membership › Membership of board/committee/council
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eLearning 101 - setting up online classes:Teaching and learning experience sharing (TALES) 2019-20 Seminar Series
Ricky C K LAM (Speaker)
14 Feb 2020Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etc › Event organized by HKBU
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Frontiers Media S.A. (Publisher)
Ricky C K LAM (Editor in chief)
31 Mar 2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)