Chinese Philology, Chinese Pedagogical Grammar, Teaching Chinese Reading and Writing, Foreign Literature, Modern Chinese Language, Foundation of Chinese Linguistics, Cross-cultural Communication, Chinese Social and Culture, Development of Chinese Education in South East Asia

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Executive cum Part-time Lecturer, Department of Education, New Era College (2016-2018)
• Lecturer, Department of Education, New Era College (2020-)
• Part-time Lecturer, Department of Education, New Era College (2019-2020)

【Master’s Thesis】
Chong, W. L. (2020). A Comparative Study of Cultural Factors in Chinese Textbooks for National Primary Schools and Chinese National-Type Primary Schools in Malaysia: An Analysis from the Perspective of Cultural Identity. Central China Normal University, China. (Supervisor: Prof. Qi Xueying)

• Chong, W. L., & Ooi, N. (2025). The exploration of learning issues and countermeasures in the transition from Waldorf early childhood education to Malaysian Chinese primary schools. Journal of Education and Teaching, 7(1), 73–86.
• Chong, W. L., & Lee, Y. X. (2020). Review of the 3rd International Conference on Theory and Practice of Chinese Language Teaching. Journal of Education and Teaching, 2(2), 83–89.
• Chong, W. L., Chong, W. L., & Ha, M. H. (2018). Chinese-Malaysian comparison of Chinese vocabulary: A case study of fruit terms. In S. H. Wong & R. X. Wang (Eds.), Research on Chinese Language Teaching and Learning (pp. 21–28). Kajang: New Era University College.

• Hu, F., Yeap, C. K., & Chong, W. L. (2025, September 20). The current development status of Chinese mission schools in Malaysia. The 2nd Kuala Lumpur World Chinese Education Forum, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Chong, W. L., & Ooi, N. (2021, December 4). An analysis of learning issues in the transition from Waldorf early childhood education to Malaysian Chinese primary schools. The 2nd International Conference on Education and Teaching.
• Chong, W. L., Chong, W. L., & Ha, M. H. (2017, October 14). Chinese-Malaysian comparison of Chinese vocabulary: A case study of fruit terms. The 2nd International Conference on Theory and Practice of Chinese Language Teaching in Malaysia.

(2015–2016), Central China Normal University, China – In recognition of active organisation and participation in on- and off-campus activities (2016)

【Presenter】

• Let’s Play with Chinese Language, New Era University College (September 13–14, 2025)
• Fun with Chinese: Visual Riddles and Cultural Interpretation, New Era University College (September 15, 2024)
• Lecture on Chinese Culture and Intercultural Communication, SMJK Chi Wen, Malaysia (June 17, 2023)
• Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Pathways to an International Career, New Era University College (September 20, 2021)
• Programme Selection and Career Planning, New Era University College (June 25, 2021)
• How to Write Your Graduation Thesis, Department of Education, New Era University College (June 23, 2021)

【Host】

• TCSL Alumni Career Sharing Series, Department of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, New Era University College (July 30, 2025)
• Workshop on Group Activity Planning: Camp Workshops (Speaker: Ou Zi Yan), Department of Education, New Era University College (October 4, 2024)
• Humanities Alumni Lecture Series: Career Pathways for Early Childhood and TCSL Graduates (Speakers: Goey Yee Xuan & Lim Yoke Wan), New Era University College (August 3, 2023)
• Cultural Teaching Workshop: Creative Applications of Calligraphy (Speaker: Boon Min Sze), Department of Education, New Era University College (August 12, 2022)
• Programme Selection and Career Planning: Have You Heard of TCSL? (Speaker: Wang Rui Xin), New Era University College (July 15, 2022)
• Workshop on Teaching Activities: Integrating Teaching Materials and Instructional Practices (Speaker: Joanne Tan), Department of Education, New Era University College (July 13, 2022)
• Humanities Lecture Series 3: What is a University? (Speaker: Wang Rui Xin), New Era University College (May 11, 2021)
• Online Seminar on the Current State of Chinese Language Teaching during the Pandemic (Speaker: Chen Yin Teng), Department of Education, New Era University College (December 22, 2021)
• Play with Chinese Language, New Era University College (April 30, 2021)
• Stories of Early Childhood Educators (Speaker: Michelle Hiong), New Era University College (March 13, 2021)

【Adjudicator】

• Preliminary Round Judge, National “Chinese Star” Competition for Non-Chinese High School Students, New Era University College (July 26, 2025)
• Preliminary Round Judge, 5th “New Era Cup” National Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition (Primary School Category), New Era University College (November 21, 2024)
• Preliminary Round Judge, 4th “New Era Cup” National Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition (Primary School Category), New Era University College (November 23, 2023)

【Domestic Projects】

• Secretary, Organising Committee, “Star of Chinese” National Competition for Non-Chinese Senior Secondary School Students, New Era University College (August 9, 2025)
• Organiser, TCSL Alumni Career Sharing Series, New Era University College (July 30, 2025)
• Vice-Chairman, Organising Committee, 5th “New Era Cup” National Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition, in collaboration with Sin Chew Daily (December 21, 2024)
• Advisor, Academic Practice Series: “Sheng Hua”, New Era University College (November 13 – December 4, 2024)
• Member, Organising Committee, Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival 2024, New Era University College (October 5, 2024)
• Organiser, Workshop on Enhancing Engagement in Chinese Language Classroom Activities, New Era University College (August 2, 2024)
• Secretary, Organising Committee, 4th “New Era Cup” National Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition, in collaboration with Sin Chew Daily (December 16, 2023)
• Advisor, Academic Practice Series: “Art Epoch”, New Era University College (November 8 – December 6, 2023)
• Organiser, Springboard Challenge, in collaboration with Troffee Education (October 15, 2023)
• Organiser, PLAY.play Children’s Book Workshop, in collaboration with Artion (October 8, 2023)
• Organiser, “Bubu’s Learning to Express Himself” Picture Book Launch and Workshop, New Era University College (October 4, 2023)
• Organiser, Educational Volunteer Camp: “Board Games and Child-Led Learning”, in collaboration with Da Sheng Humanity Foundation, SJK (C) Batu 14 (September 20–21, 2023)
• Advisor, Academic Achievement Exhibition: “REIGNITE”, New Era University College (July 27–28, 2023)
• Advisor, Academic Practice & Graduation Exhibition: “Pin Wen” Series, New Era University College (November 9–30, 2022)
• Organiser, Workshop Series on Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, New Era University College (July 13 – August 12, 2022)
• Organiser, Picture Book Exchange and Sharing Series, New Era University College (May 22 – July 24, 2022)
• Organiser, Picture Book Camp: Learning through Play, New Era University College (June 25, 2022)
• Member, Organising Committee, The 2nd International Conference on Education and Teaching, in collaboration with Pesona Metro (December 4–5, 2021)
• Secretary, Organising Committee, 1st “New Era Cup” National Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition, in collaboration with Sin Chew Daily & Dakids Speech and Drama (July 22, 2017)
• Organiser, 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Education: Cultural Festival during the Pandemic, New Era University College (March 1–29, 2021)
• Advisor, 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Education: Chinese New Year Online Event, New Era University College (February 18, 2021)
• Advisor, Frontline Professional Teachers Sharing Session, New Era University College (January 31, 2021)
• Organiser, Laos Education Volunteer Trip, in collaboration with Lao My Home Foundation (August 29 – September 5, 2019)
• Member, Organising Committee, 3rd “New Era Cup” National Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition, in collaboration with Sin Chew Daily (July 13, 2019)
• Organiser, Laos Education Volunteer Trip, in collaboration with Lao My Home Foundation (August 29 – September 4, 2018)
• Secretary, Organising Committee, 2nd “New Era Cup” National Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition, in collaboration with Sin Chew Daily (July 7, 2018)

【International Project】

• Secretary, Organising Committee, The 2nd International Conference on Theory and Practice of Chinese Language Teaching (Keynote Session), in collaboration with Beijing Zhongtian Liwen Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (October 14–15, 2017)

【Research Project】

• Research Team Member & Secretary, A Survey on the Current Application Status of Digitalisation and AI-Based Teaching in Malaysian Chinese Schools, funded by Lama International Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (2025–2026, In Progress)