Researcher/Mentor/Fighter
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Reynolds, B.L. & Kao. C.W.* (2022). Editorial: A research synthesis of unfocused feedback studies in the L2 writing classroom: Implications for Future Research. Journal of Language and Education, 8, 5-13. (Scopus, ESCI)
Reynolds, B.L., Cui, Y., Kao, C.W., & Thomas, N. (2022). Vocabulary acquisition through viewing captioned and subtitled video: A scoping review and meta-analysis. Systems, 10, 1-20. (SSCI, Scopus)
Kao, C.W. (2022) (Online first). Does one size fit all? The scope and type of error in direct feedback effectiveness. Applied Linguistics Review. https://doi.org/10.1515/applirev-2021-0143 (SSCI, AHCI, Scopus) (MOST-110-2511-H-263-001)
Kao, C.W., Reynolds, B.L., & Teng, F. (2022). What we need to know about student writers' grammar learning and correction. Applied Linguistics Review, 13, 175-199. (SSCI, ACHI, Scopus) (MOST-107-2410-H-263-008-MY2)
Reynolds, B.L., Kao, C.W. & Huang, Y.Y. (2021).
Investigating the effects of perceived feedback source on second language writing performance: A quasi-experimental study, The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 30, 585-595. (SSCI, Scopus) (MOST-110-2511-H-263-001)
Reynolds, B.L. & Kao, C.W. (2021).
The effects of digital game-based instruction, teacher instruction, and direct focused written corrective feedback on the grammatical accuracy of English articles, Computer Assisted Language Learning, 34, 462-482. (SSCI, AHCI, Scopus) (MOST-107-2410-H-263-008-MY2)
Kao, C.W. (2020).
The effect of a digital game-based learning task on the acquisition of the English Article System.
System: An International Journal of Education Technology and Applied Linguistics, 95, 1-13.
(SSCI, Scopus) (MOST 109-2511-H-263-001)
Kao, C.W. & Reynolds, B. L. (2020).
High school writing teacher feedback on word choice errors.
Language Learning & Technology, 24, 19–29. (SSCI, Scopus)
Kao, C.W. (2019). ‘Developing second language literacy:
Taiwanese college students’ error types in focused feedback effectiveness,’ in B. Reynolds & F. Teng (eds.)
English Literacy Instruction for Chinese Speakers (pp. 245-264).
Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. (MOST-107-2410-H-263-008-MY2)
Chu, W.H., Kao, C.W.* & Soemer, A. (2018).
A longitudinal study of the development of Mandarin Chinese learners’ oral fluency.
Journal of Chinese Language Teaching, 15, 21-48. (THCI核心期刊)
Kao, C.W. & Reynolds, B.L. (2017).
A study on the relationship among Taiwanese college students’ EFL writing strategy use, writing ability and writing difficulty.
English Teaching & Learning, 41, 31-67. (Scopus, THCI 核心期刊, ESCI)
Reynolds, B.L. & Kao, C.W. (2016).
More than a response to Andrew Sampson's (2012) "Coded and uncoded error feedback:
Effects on error frequencies in adult Colombian EFL learners' writing":
A Call for Replication. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education. 1-15. (Scopus, ESCI)
Chu, W.H. & Kao, C.W.* (2016).
A longitudinal study on international students’ Chinese pronunciation developments:
A comparison between tone language and non-tone language speakers.
Journal of Chinese Language Teaching, 13, 77-121. (in Chinese) (TSSCI核心期刊, THCI核心期刊)
Kao, C.W. (2014).
The effects of digital game-based learning task in English as a foreign language contexts:
A meta-analysis. Education Journal, 42, 113-141. (TSSCI核心期刊)
Kao, C.W. & Wible, D. (2014).
A meta-analysis on the effectiveness of grammar correction in second language writing.
English Teaching & Learning, 38, 29-69. (Scopus, THCI核心期刊, ESCI)
Kao, C.W. (2013).
Effects of focused feedback on the acquisition of two English articles. TESL-EJ:
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, 17, 1-15. (MLA, LLBA)
Yang, S.P. & Kao, C.W. (2012).
The differential effects of focused written corrective feedback in a Japanese as a foreign language context: a pilot study. Journal of Applied Foreign Languages, 17, 217-235.
Chiu, Y.H., Kao, C.W.* & Reynolds, B.L. (2012).
The relative effectiveness of digital game-based learning types in English as a foreign language setting:
A meta-analysis. British Journal of Educational Technology, 43, E104-E107. (SSCI)
Kao, C.W. & Yang, S.P. (2011).
Second language proficiency levels and learning strategy uses in persuasive writing tasks.
Providence Forum: Language and Humanities, 5, 89-124.
Kao, C.W. (2010).
An investigation into technological college student writers’ English writing strategy uses.
Journal of Applied Foreign Languages, 13, 49-70.
Kao, C.W. (2009).
Learning strategies and persuasive writings among technological university students.
Studies in English Language and Literature, 23, 77-94.
Kao, C.W. (2007).
Applying strategy training to a remedial English program in a vocational high school.
Journal of Yuanpei University, 14, 25-36.
Scholarly Presentations
Chuang, H.K. & Kao, C.W.* (2022, November, 4-6). Panel discussion: Examining EMI practices in higher educational institutions. The 31st International Symposium on English Language Teaching and Learning and Book Fair, ETA-ROC. National Taipei University of Business, Taipei, Taiwan.
Kao, C.W., Chen, S.Y., & Hong, K.W. (2022, July, 14-17). A chronological review on the development of computer-assisted language learning research: studies from 1990 to 2020. The 10th European Conference on Education. The UCL Institute of Education, London, UK.
Kao, C.W. & Chuang, H.K. (2021, September, 24).
Learning satisfaction and perceived learning effectiveness in Southeast-Asian-Culture-Themed MICE Talent Camp. 2021 International Symposium of Southeast Asian Languages, Teaching and Culture. Chihlee University of Technology, New Taipei, Taiwan.
Kao, C.W., Hong, Y.T. & Chen, S.Y. (2021, July, 15-18).
An investigation into student writers’ improvements on English article usages across different learning modes.
The 9th European Conference on Education. The UCL Institute of Education, London, UK.
(Online Conference) (MOST 109-2511-H-263-001)
Kao, C.W., Wang, Y.C., & Hong, Y.T. (2020, November, 16th-23rd).
Written feedback on English SV agreement errors.
46th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition.
(Online Conference) (MOST-107-2410-H-263-008-MY2)
Kao, C.W., & Hong, Y.T. (2020, October, 16-17).
The effectiveness of a digital business game on EFL learners’ accurate production of English articles.
2020 TESPA International Conference on English for Specific Purposes.
GIS Taipei Tech Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan. (MOST 109-2511-H-263-001)
Kao, C.W. (2019, April, 11-13).
Acquisition of English verb-noun collocations through focused feedback.
The 72nd Kentucky Foreign Language Conference: The Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Conference (KFLC).
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. (MOST-107-2410-H-263-008-MY2)
Kao, C.W., Chuang, H.K., & Lin, C.C. (2018, June, 23-24).
The effectiveness of multiple counseling programs on low achievers’ English performance in Chihlee University of Technology. Paper presented at Teaching Practice and Institutional Research Conference.
Taipei, Taiwan: National Taipei University of Education.
Kao, C.W., Chu, W.H., & Soemer, A. (2018, April 27-29).
A longitudinal study of the development of Mandarin Chinese learners’ oral fluency at different proficiency levels.
Paper presented at The Asian Conference on Language Learning (ACLL 2018).
Art Center Kobe, Kobe, Japan. (MOST-107-2914-I-263-001-A1)
Kao. C.W. (2016, May 21).
Acquisition of English articles through error correction.
Paper presented at The 8th Annual Conference on Applied Linguistics in Graduate Education.
Taoyuan, Taiwan: Chung Yuan Christian University.
Kao, C.W., Reynolds, B.L. & Liauh, Y. H. E. (2015, November 19-20).
EFL writer’s belief of grammar learning and correction.
Paper presented at The 2015 International Conference on Applied Linguistics.
Taipei, Taiwan: National Taipei University of Technology.
Kao. C.W. (2014, October, 17-18).
Learning strategy, self-rating ability and learning difficulty in EFL writing classroom.
Paper presented at 2014 Global Education Forum - International Conference on Educational Innovation & Student Learning, Taipei, Taiwan: National Academy for Education Research.
Kao, C.W. & Wible, D. (2014, August, 17-19).
An investigation into the notion of error type in focused feedback effectiveness.
Paper presented at The 19th Conference of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics,
Tokyo, Japan: Waseda University. (MOST-103-2922-I-008-126)
Kao, C.W. (2013, October 23-27).
Effects of digital game-based learning on learners’ acquisition of English as a foreign language: A meta-analytic study.
Paper presented at The Fifth Asian Conference on Education.
Ramada Osaka, Osaka, Japan.
Kao, C.W., Reynolds, B.L. & Liauh, Y. H. E. (2013, June 21).
Learners’ attitude towards grammar instruction in the EFL writing classroom: An analysis on gender and proficiency levels. Paper presented at The 2013 Conference of Applied Foreign Languages.
Taipei, Taiwan: Takming University of Science and Technology.
Kao, C.W. & Reynolds, B.L. (2013, March 16-19).
The effect of computer-based correction on the acquisition of the English article system.
Paper presented at 2013 Conference of American Association of Applied Linguistics,
Dallas, Texas.
Kao, C.W. & Wible, D. (2012, September, 6-8).
An investigation into focused feedback effectiveness: Do error types matter?
Paper presented at The 45th Annual Meeting of the British Association for Applied Linguistics,
Southampton, U.K.: University of Southampton. (NSC-101-2922-I-008-136)
Kao, C.W. & Chiu, Y.H. (2012, March, 24-27).
Writing learning strategies used by EFL college students: An exploratory factor analysis.
Paper presented at 2012 Conference of American Association of Applied Linguistics,
Sheraton, Boston.
Kao, C.W. & Wible, D. (2011, October, 13-16).
The distinction between focused and unfocused grammar feedback matters: A meta-analysis.
Paper presented at 2011 Second Language Research Forum,
Iowa, U.S.: Iowa State University. (NSC-100-2922-I-008-120)
Chiu, Y.H. & Kao, C.W. (2011, March 26-29).
The effects of a task-based pronunciation approach: An experimental study.
Paper presented at 2011 Conference of American Association of Applied Linguistics,
Chicago, Illinois.
Kao, C.W. (2008, May 17).
A close look at learning strategy uses in writing skills among technological college EFL students.
Paper presented at 2008 National Conference on ESP,
Taiwan: Kainan University.
Kao, C.W. & Chan, S.H. (2007, May 18-19).
Translation strategy use on two business writings among commercial college students.
Paper presented at The 2007 International Conference on Foreign Language Teaching and Learning,
Taiwan: Shu-Te University. (Outstanding Graduate Student Research)