Michael Wei

Michael Wei, P h.D. is a professor and director of TESOL at University of Missouri-Kansas City. His research interests include applied linguistics, second language acquisition, reading/writing English as a second/foreign language, second language literacy, and learning environments, etc.

Publications

Gamification and Language Learning: Perspectives From Learners
Gamification and Language Learning: Perspectives From Learners
Yalun Zhou, Michael Wei. © 2024. 34 pages.
This chapter presents a comprehensive systematic review of gamification in English language classrooms, emphasizing its impact on learner engagement and motivation. By...
Applied Linguistics for Teachers of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Applied Linguistics for Teachers of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Nabat Erdogan, Michael Wei. © 2019. 504 pages.
Irrespective of the language taught, whether first, second, or foreign, knowledge of linguistics and its application is a must for language teachers. However, most TESOL programs...
Articulatory Phonetics: English Consonants
Articulatory Phonetics: English Consonants
Nabat Erdogan, Michael Wei. © 2019. 22 pages.
The main focus of this chapter is to present the articulatory description of English consonants and provide practical guidance on how to teach the consonant phonemes to ELLs. The...