Scholarly Activities

Publications:

• Chen, W. L. & Haniya, S. (2025). AI pedagogy: Navigating doctoral education with AI-integrated teaching and learning. In S. Popenici, J. Rudolph, F. Ismail, & S. Tan (Eds.), Handbook of artificial intelligence in higher education (pp. 361–371). Edward Elgar Publishing.

• Chen, W. L., & Wong, K. M. (2023). Leveraging Flip, a Video Discussion Platform, to Support the Needs of International ESL Pre-Service Teachers. RELC Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/00336882231175510

• Chen, W. L. (Dec, 2022). 3 Digital Tools to Increase Speaking Practice. TESOL Connections. http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/tesolc/issues/2022-12-01/4.html

• Chen, W. L., Miyake-Trapp, J., Wong, K. (2022). Cultivating Connection and Social Presence Through Activities in Virtual Language Classrooms. 2022 Multilingual Educator: CABE 2022. 75-78. https://www.gocabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ME-2022-Online.pdf

• Chen, W. L. (2021). Faculty Leadership Practices in Graduate Hybrid Education (Publication No. 28647674). [Doctoral Dissertation, Pepperdine University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. 

Presentations:

• Chen, W. L.  & Zhang, Y. (2026, Mar). Leading with Alignment: Strengthening Asian Language Dual Immersion Programs. CAAPLE 2026. San Diego, CA.

• Chen, W. L.  &  Tabaldo, S. (2025, Oct). Fostering Presence in Absence: Designing Asynchronous Teacher Education Through the Community of Inquiry Framework. CCTE 2025. San Diego, CA.

• Chen, W. L.  &  Tabaldo, S. (2025, Sep). Designing Engaging Asynchronous Learning Experiences for Graduate-Level Education. BERA 2025. Sussex, United Kingdom.

• Chen, W. L.  & Zhang, Y. (2025, July). Empowering Bilingual Education with AI: Tools and Practices for Learning Engagement. CABE 2025 Multilingual Education & Dual Language Institute. Las Vegas, NV.

• Chen, W. L. & Zhang, Y. (2025, Apr). Leveraging Cultural and Linguistic Assets for Career Advancement in Language Education. CAAPAE Conference Invited Speaker. Irvine, CA.

• Chen, W. L. & Zhang, Y. (2025, Apr). Innovative Pedagogy in Teaching and Learning Chinese. 2025 CLTA-US Conference. Pasadena, CA.

• Chen, W. L.  (2025, Mar). AI 绘图在中文教学中的应用 AI Drawing's Applications in Mandarin Teaching. CLASS CIRCLE Conference 2025. Washington D. C.

• Chen, W. L.  (2025, Mar). Enhancing Mandarin Learning Through AI-Driven Visuals. 2025 CABE Annual Conference. Long Beach, CA.

• Chen, W. L. & Haniya, S. (2024, Jul). Leveraging AI Technologies to Enhance Students’ Research Proficiency in Doctoral Education. 2024 Pepperdine GSEP Research Symposium, Switzerland.

• Terrell, D. & Chen, W. L. (2024, Mar). Empowering Underrepresented High School Students in College Preparation through Digital Storytelling. 2024 SITE Conference - Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education.  Las Vegas, NV.

• Chen, W. L. (2024, Feb). The Applications of AI Drawing Technologies in Language Teaching. 2024 CABE Annual Conference.

• Liu, H. & Chen, W. L. (2023, Nov). The Applications of Positive Discipline in a Mandarin Language Classroom Setting. Fall 2023 California State LA Mandarin Conference. 

• Chen, W. L. & Haniya, S. (2023, Nov). Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Doctoral Education in Global Leadership and Change. WERA-ERAS International Conference 2023. Nanyang Technology University (NTU), Singapore. 

• Li, J., Ji, X., & Chen, W. L. (2023, Nov). Strengthening the Community: Uncovering Practices that Influence International Students’ Sense of Belonging. WERA-ERAS International Conference 2023. Nanyang Technology University (NTU), Singapore. 

• Li, J., Ji, X., & Chen, W. L. (2023, July). Finding Belonging as a Foreigner: Factors that Impact Study-abroad Graduate School Students' Sense of Belongingness. Sixteenth Global Studies Conference, Oxford Brookes University, UK (Hybrid).

• Chen, W. L. & Hyatt, L. (2023, June). Faculty Leadership Practices in Teaching Hybrid Graduate Programs. 2023 Pepperdine GSEP Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

• Wong, K. M., Chen, W. L. & Miyake-Trapp, J. (2023, April). An innovative community partnership between university TESOL educators and middle-grade Chinese language learners. Paper presentation. NCLC 2023. New York, NY.

• Lu, Y., Chen, W. L. & Wong, K. M. (2023, April). Centering student agency, empowerment, and heart in an afterschool Chinese program. Paper presentation.  NCLC 2023. New York, NY.

• Chen, W. L. & Saito, E. (2023, March). Building a Social Emotional Learning Community for Language Learners. 47th Annual Conference of the California Association for Bilingual Education.

• Chen, W. L. (2023, March). Supporting Multi-level Instruction through Gameful Learning and Assessment. 2023 TESOL International Convention. Portland, OR.

• Chen, W. L. (2023, Feburary). 加入遊戲化元素的中文教學設計. Invited Speaker. 南加州中文學校聯合會春研會 Southern California Council of Chinese Schools.

• Chen, W. L., Kang, Y., & Pan, L. (2022, December). Communicative Language Approach in Supporting Multilingual Children in Early Childhood. CABE Regional Conference. Monterey,  CA.

• Yalikun, F., Wong, K., Chen, W.L. & Miyake-Trapp, J. (2022, Sep). Using Canva as an Emerging Technology to Creatively Engage English Learners. CATESOL 2022 State Conference. Pasadena, CA. 

• Chen, W. L. & Liao, H. Y. (2022, July). Supporting learner variability through gameful design and personalized language learning. Twenty-ninth International Conference on Learning, Universitat de València - Facultat de Magisteri, València, Spain. 

• Li, J. & Chen, W. L. (2022, July). Belonging and learning: Perceptions of international students in hybrid graduate education. Twenty-ninth International Conference on Learning, Universitat de València - Facultat de Magisteri, València, Spain. 

• Heric, V.  & Chen, W. L. (2022, July). Reimagining the Design Thinking Process with EdTech Tools. Innovative Schools Summit 2022. Las Vegas, CA.

• Li, J., Chen, W. L., & Ji, X. (2022, June). Investigating International Students' Perception of Community of Belonging. 2022 Pepperdine GSEP Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

• Chen, W. L. & Hyatt, L. (2022, April).  Content analysis: Uncovering research trends in blended learning. Presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA & WERA) 2022 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

• Chen, W. L. & Heric, V. (2022, March). Technology integration in teaching entrepreneurship & design thinking. Spring CUE 2022. Palms Spring, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2022, March). Increasing speaking practices: Engaging English learners through digital assignments. 2022 TESOL International Convention, Pittsburgh, PA.

• Chen, W. L. & Li, J. (2021, October). Cultivating the sense of belongingness for ESOL students. CATESOL 2021 State Conference (Virtual).

• Miyake-Trapp, J., Saaed, E., Chen, W. L., Lumas-Wright, M. & Lee, S, L. (2021, July). Using personal narratives to create culturally inclusive and equitable online learning environments. Connected Learning Summit 2021. 

• Neal, D., Morrison, D., Chen, W. L., Alford, D. (2021, June). The ideologies of global leadership: A socio-historical examination. Fourteenth Global Studies Conference, the Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. 

• Chen, W. L. & Hyatt, L. (2021, May). Faculty leadership practices for teaching hybrid courses in higher education. Fourteenth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. 

• Lu, Y. & Chen, W. L. (2021, May). International students’ challenges in higher education online learning. [Focused Discussions]. Fourteenth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. 

• Chen, W. L., Miyake-Trapp, J., Saaed, E., & Cao, T. (2021, March). Enhancing virtual collaboration for TESOL pre-service educators. 2021 TESOL International Convention, Houston, TX.

• Wang, X. & Chen, W. L. (2021, March). Benefits and best practices: Dubbing apps in ESL education. 2021 TESOL International Convention, Houston, TX.

• Chen, W. L., Maguina, T., & Pajuelo, R. (2021, March). Achieving Multilingualism: Development and Implementation of Mandarin Programs in Schools. 45th Annual Conference of the California Association for Bilingual Education.

• Miyake-Trapp, J., Saaed, E., Chen, W. L., Khajarian, S., &  Madjidi, F. (2020, August). Pedagogy or technology - How to equitably and cost effectively solve the education delivery amid the COVID 19 pandemic. The International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Online Conference 2020 (IOSSBR). 

• Chen, W. L., Hyatt, L., Sparks, P., Miyake-Trapp, J., & Saaed, E. (2020, July). Increasing social presence in graduate online courses via instructional design. Presented at the 27th International Conference on Learning at the Universitat de València - Facultat de Magisteri. València, Spain.

• Miyake-Trapp, J. & Chen, W. L., (2020, April). Designing a professional conference learning program for preservice TESOL educators. 2020 TESOL International (Conference Canceled). 

• Chen, W. L., Maguina, T., & Pajuelo, R. (2020, April). Achieving Multilingualism: Development and Implementation of Mandarin Programs in Schools. 45th Annual Conference of the California Association for Bilingual Education (Conference Canceled).

• Chen, W. L. & Miyake-Trapp, J. (2020, April). Building an Interactive and Engaged Online Language Learning Community. 45th Annual Conference of the California Association for Bilingual Education (Conference Canceled).

• Chen, W. L. (2020, March). Don't Just Lecture: Interactive Classroom Activities for Live Sessions. 2020 CATESOL Online Teaching Training Workshops.

• Chen, W. L. (2020, March). Flipgrid for Online Classes: Setup Tutorial and Best Practices. 2020 CATESOL Online Teaching Training Workshops. 

• Miyake-Trapp, J. & Chen, W. L., (2019, October). Embedding conference experiences in MA TESOL curriculum. Presented at the 2019 CATESOL Annual Conference, San Jose, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2019, October). Beyond forum discussions: Engage students through new ways of online interactions. Presented at the TechLearn Faculty Conference 2019, Malibu, CA.

• Wu, D. & Chen, W. L. (2019, October). WeChat & we learn: Forming an interactive online learning community. Presented at the 2019 CLTA World Language Jamboree, Anaheim, CA.

• Miyake-Trapp, J., & Chen, W. L. (2019, May). The impact of professional conference experiences on graduate students. Presented at the 2019 Pepperdine GSEP Symposium, Malibu, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2019, April). Cooperative learning in online foreign language education. Presented at the AERA 2019 Annual Meeting Research Dialogic Forum, Toronto, Canada.

• Chen, W. L., & Miyake-Trapp, J. (2019, March). Amplifying English learner’s voice through digital storytelling. Presented at the 2019 TESOL International Convention Doctoral Forum, Atlanta, GA.

• Chen, W. L., & Wu, D. (2019, March). Getting them to talk: Mobile apps that engage students in speaking activities. Presented at the 2019 CATESOL LA Regional Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2019, March). Gamify your classroom: Engage students in all learning activities. Presented at 44th Annual Conference of the California Association for Bilingual Education: Long Beach, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2018, December). Homework can be fun: Improving language skills through digital homework. Presented at the 2018 Annual Conference at CATESOL, Irvine, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2018, December). Enhance students' learning and engagement in a gamified class. Presented at the 2018 Annual Conference at CATESOL, Irvine, CA.

• Miyake-Trapp, J., & Chen, W. L. (2018, November). How cultural liaisons can support graduate international students. Presented at the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, New Orleans, LA.

• Corbett, F. C., Chen, W. L., Min, J., Lee, H. & Stauffer, M. (2018, November). China’s power and responsibility. Presented at the International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Conference: Boca Raton, FL. 

• Ashfaque, M., Baham, M., Chen, W. L., Ilo, C., Lee, H., Stauffer, M. (2018, November). Leadership in education. Proceedings from 2018 International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Online Conference. 

• Chen, W. L. (2018, October). The power of games in critical thinking. Presented at the 1st Critical Thinking Project Event Day: Los Angeles, CA. 

• Chen, W. L. (2018, October). Gamification: Motivate students in all learning activities. Presented at the 2018 CLTA World Language Jamboree, Anaheim, CA.

• Miyake-Trapp, J., & Chen, W. L. (2018, Jun). An exploratory study of Chinese international students’ academic and social needs. Presented at the 2018 Pepperdine GSEP Symposium, Malibu, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2018, March). Building a happy and motivated language class through game-based learning. Presented at the 43rd Annual Conference of the California Association for Bilingual Education: Sacramento, CA.

• ​Chen, W. L. (2014, May). Culture, language, and identity. Panel moderator at CABE of Pepperdine 2014 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Panel, Los Angeles, CA.

Invited Presentations:

• Chen, W. L. (2026, May). Generative AI in Language Education. Invited Teacher Professional Development Sessions. Premier School Affiliated to Hou Kong Middle School, Macau, China.

• Chen, W. L. (2023, May). Perspectives and Reflections of Leadership Styles and Cultures Around the World. Global Leadership Speaker Series 2023. Invited Event Moderator.  Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University. 

• Chen, W. L. (2023, May). Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Speaker Series 2023. Invited Faculty Panelist.  Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University. 

• Chen, W. L. (2023, May). Faculty - Faculty Speaker Series: Hidden Gems of Courses - Using Content Templates to Create Visually Engaging Pages. Invited Faculty Speaker. Technology and Learning, Pepperdine University.

• Chen, W. L. (2023, Mar). Presenting at Your First Conference. Invited Speaker. Graduate School of Education and Psychology Writing Center, Pepperdine University. 

• Chen, W. L. (2023, Feb). 加入遊戲化元素的中文教學設計. Invited Speaker. 南加州中文學校聯合會春研會 Southern California Council of Chinese Schools.

• Chen, W. L. (2022, Nov). Faculty - Faculty Speaker Series: Flexible Teaching Success Stories Panel. Invited Faculty Speaker. Technology and Learning, Pepperdine University.

• Chen, W. L. (2022, March). International Women's Day 2022 Virtual Panel. Invited Panelist. The Center for Global Partnerships and Learning in association with Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University.

• Chen, W. L. (2022, February). Growth Mindset in Parenting. Invited Speaker. Wechat LA County Chinese-speaking-families Book Club (Virtual).

• Chen, W. L. (2022, February). #Jamii Career Connect: Higher Ed Teaching: Getting your foot in the door. Invited Panelist. Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University.

• Chen, W. L. (2021, November). GSEP Writing Center: Dissertation Bootcamp. Invited Speaker. Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University.  

• Chen, W. L. (2020, May). TechLearn Flipped Classroom Discussion. Panelist of Flipped Classroom Certificate Training, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2019, June). TechLearn Flipped Classroom Discussion. Panelist of Flipped Classroom Certificate Training, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2018, March). Game-based Learning and Gamification in K-12 Education. Guest lecture conducted for MA in Teaching Program, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2018, February). Game-based Learning and Gamification in ESL Education. Guest lecture conducted for MA in TESOL Program, Pepperdine University, Irvine, CA.

• Chen, W. L. (2017, November). The Exploration of Individual and Group Space in Flipped Classrooms. Guest lecture conducted for MA in TESOL Program, Pepperdine University, Irvine, CA

Scholarly Services:

• Conference Proposal Committee Chair & Conference Planning Committee Member, CABTE 2026 Virtual Conference

• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

• Peer Reviewer, CATESOL Journal (California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages).

• Lin, X., Chan, R., & Sharma, S., &  Bista, K. (2024). ChatGPT and Global Higher Education: Using Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning, Chapter Reviewer.

• Peer Reviewer, RELC Journal

• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education (JISE)

• Peer Reviewer, ReCALL Journal 

• Peer Reviewer, Issues in Teacher Education

• Conference Peer Reviewer, AERA

• Conference Peer Reviewer, WERA

• Session Chair, AERA/WERA

•  Conference Peer Reviewer, TESOL Convention

• Peer Reviewer, TESOL Convention, Graduate Research Forum

• Peer Reviewer, CATESOL Conference

• Conference co-Chair & peer reviewer, CABE LA Mini-Conference

Dissertation Charing:

• Thomasina  Tafur. (in progress). 

• Byungsun So. (2026). Korean Wave in the Formation of Global Cultural Identities in Local Contexts.

Dissertation Committee:

• Yujing Li. (2026). How effective are the writing teaching methods and instructional materials used in a Mandarin-English Dual Immersion program.

• Angela M. Sanchez-Gomez (2026). The Manifestation of Destructive Leadership Behavior: A Trauma-Informed Analysis.

• Ana Corona. (2026). Perceived Barriers Foster Care Alums Encounter to Accessing Higher Education: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

• Alice Pak. (2024). Revitalizing Online Learning: Teachers’ Perceptions on Boosting Online Engagement for K-12 Education.

• Micheal Lee. (2024). A Quantitative Study of Teachers’ Preferences and Experiences Toward Technology-Facilitated Professional Development.

• Dennis D. Douglass. (in progress). English Language Teachers Experiences' with Emergency Remote Teaching During a Pandemic. 

• Amber Stokes. (2024). Faculty narratives of working, living and educating during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• Maureen A. Sullivan. (2023). Exploratory case study of teachers using social networking community to support shifting instructional practices during the covid-19 pandemic. 

• Kimberly Navarro. (2022). Black Midwives for Black Mothers: Ameliorating Racial Disparities in the Quality of Maternal Healthcare.