Curriculum Vitae

DR. CHOO WEE LING

Language Lecturer
  • Department of English Language
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
  • weeling
  • +603-79673101

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Master of Instructional Technology (UM)(with distinction), (Teknologi Pengajaran)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B. Ed (TESL), Otago University, New Zealand, (English as a Second Language)
    Otago University, New Zealand

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ketua Penyelaras Kursus Universiti
    05 Jul 2024 - 04 Jul 2026 (Deputy Dean's (Undergraduate) Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee Members
    06 Dec 2023 - 05 Dec 2025 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee Members
    19 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee Members
    01 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Head of e-Learning (Department)
    03 Mar 2017 - 01 Sep 2019 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Faculty e-Learning Coordinator
    02 Feb 2017 - 01 Sep 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Translation, Proofreading and Editing Committee
    28 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2018 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator
    06 Aug 2018 - 14 Aug 2018 (International)
  • Review and Vetting of Assessment Committee Member (Department)
    03 Oct 2017 - 22 Feb 2018 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee member Industry-Collaborative Project: EPIGEUM-EAS (Unit Rep)
    01 Jul 2016 - 01 Jun 2017 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • GLT1009 Coordinator
    03 Jul 2016 - 12 Feb 2017 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Head of E-learning (Department)
    01 Jan 2016 - 02 Jan 2017 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator GLT1009 Mastering English VI
    22 Feb 2016 - 02 Jul 2016 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator of GLT1009 Mastering English VI
    01 Jul 2015 - 21 Feb 2016 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Head of E-Learning (Language Unit Level) 1 September 2014 21 August 2015
    01 Sep 2014 - 02 Jan 2016 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Course Design and Development Committee
    01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Curriculum Committee
    01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • E-Learning Committee Member
    01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Course Coordinator GTEE1104 Effective Presentation Skills
    01 Mar 2013 - 01 Jul 2013 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator GTEE1103 Professional Writing in English
    01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • UM Discourse and Society Conference Committee Member
    01 Feb 2012 - 29 Jun 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Vetting Committee
    11 Jul 2011 - 30 Jun 2011 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Hadiah Latihan Cuti Belajar Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA (HLCB/ SLAI)
    Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi & Universiti Malaya, 2019 (National)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • TRAINING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT "TRAIN THE TRAINER" IELTS
    IELTS IDP EDUCATION, 2017 (Private)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Participated in Enhancing Reliability and Validity in Group Oral Interaction Assessment: Moderation of Scores Workshop
    Language Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM, 2015 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Panel Judge for English Forum Competition - Get Started and Be Different organised by SERU on 19 April 2014
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Panel Judge for English Essay Competition - Get Started and Be Different organised by SERU on 22 March 2014
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Speaker for BSM Orientation Programme (Management and Professional Staf- Non Academic) 9 October 2013
    BSM, University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Participant in Research "Discourse of Assessors"
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM, 2013 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • Graduated with distinction in Master of Instructional Technology
    , 2004
  • Recipient of undergraduate scholarship, Ministry of Education Malaysia
    , 1997

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Ling, C. W., & Luan, N. L. (2024). The Roles of Teaching Presence in Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Teaching Contexts. The English Teacher, 53(1).
  2. Teoh M. L., Rachel S. K. Tan, Fauziah Taib, Choo W. L. 2012. A Discursive Approach to Interactions at Job Interviews and its Implication for Training, English for Specific Purposes World 36(12). ISSN 1682-3257, http://www.esp-world.info
  3. Lau,S.K., Cheng,X. Tan, K.Y. & Choo, W.L. (2011).Code-Mixing of English in the Entertainment News of Chinese Newspapers in Malaysia. International Journal of English Linguistics. 1 (1): 3-16
  4. Kuang, C.H, Lau, S. K., Choo, W. L & Asha Doshi. 2009. English Lexical Items in Chinese Business Advertisements in Malaysia. Journal of Modern Languages UM. Volume 19: 69-84.
Scopus
  1. Choo W.L., Ng L.L. (2024). Effects of MOOC and video conferencing deliveries on vocabulary usage and learning strategies, Journal of Education and Learning. 18(4), 1562-1571. doi:10.11591/edulearn.v18i4.21253
  2. Choo W.L., Ng L.L. (2024). Factors Influencing Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Learning Experiences: A Comparative Study, CALL-EJ. 25(2), 71-90

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2010 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Effective Communicative Strategies for Job Interviews ( Consultant)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Factors Influencing Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Learning Experiences: A Comparative Study, GLoCALL International Conference 2023, GloCALL China CALL2023 (International) (10 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023)
  2. The Impacts of MOOC and Video Conferencing Deliveries on ESL Learners Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Written Performance, GLoCALL International Conference 2021 (Virtual), PacCALL and HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (International) (16 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2021)
  3. Evaluation of English Language Teaching Courseware, Research in Instructional Technology, Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya (University) (17 Jan 2004 - 17 Jan 2004)
PRESENTER
  1. Taklimat ICT "Implementation in Teaching Using SPeCTRUM", Taklimat ICT "Implementation in Teaching Using SPeCTRUM"- FBL and IMEC collaboration, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (University) (21 Dec 2017 - 21 Dec 2017)
  2. A study on questions and answers at job interviews & its implication on courses at tertiary institutions , International Conference on Language and Communication, Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (International) (20 Oct 2011 - 20 Apr 2012)
OTHERS
  1. SPeCTRUM Basic Workshop for Part Time Staff, SPeCTRUM Basic Workshop for Part Time Staff, E-LEARNING COMMITTEE, LANGUAGE UNIT (University) (06 Oct 2017 - 06 Oct 2017)
  2. PREZI WORKSHOP, PREZI WORKSHOP, E-LEARNING COMMITTEE (University) (06 Apr 2017 - 06 Apr 2017)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Judge for Student Reflection Essay Contest (UM Health Academia Month & Research Carnival 2023), University, (Reviewer)

SUPERVISION

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) GLT1025 - Effective Oral Communication
  2. (2024) TIX2020 - Introduction to Sociolinguistics
  3. (2024) GLT1024 - Proficiency in English III
  4. (2024) TIX1033 - Research Methodology
  5. (2023) GLT1012 - Presentation Skills in English
  6. (2023) GLT1025 - Effective Oral Communication
  7. (2023) GLT1009 - Mastering English VI
  8. (2023) GLT1024 - Proficiency in English III
  9. (2016) GLT1009 - Mastering English VI
  10. (2008) Communication Skills for Employment
  11. (2008) Communication Skills for Pharmacists
  12. (2008) English Enhancement

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Secretary of Church Board, Putera Aman Assembly, (01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) (National)
  • Secretary of Church Board, Putera Aman Assembly, (01 Jan 2023 - 30 Dec 2023) (National)
  • Team Leader Sunday School, (11 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024) (National)
  • Judge for Catholic High School Drama Competition 2018, (08 Aug 2018 - 08 Aug 2018)
  • Putera Aman Assembly (Admin Committee- Secretary), (01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018)
  • Putera Aman Assembly Church Admin Board (Secretary), (01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)
  • Putera Aman Assembly Church Admin Board (Secretary), (01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016)