Wayne E. Wright, PhD
Associate Professor
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Department of Bicultural Bilingual Studies Email: wayne.wright@utsa.edu College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
Web Address:
education.utsa.edu/faculty/profile/wwright
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership/Policy Studies, Arizona State University Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, California State University Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies/Asian American Studies, California State University Long Beach
Academic Positions
2008 - Present Associate Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio
2009 Visiting Lecturer - Fulbright Scholar, Royal University of Phnom Penh 2004 - 2008 Assistant Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio
2003 - 2004 Faculty Associate, Arizona State University East 2001 - 2003 Adjunct Professor, Mesa Community College
2002 Adjunct Professor, Arizona State University (Main Campus) 2002 Adjunct Professor, Northern Arizona University
1994 English Instructor, Georgetown University Small Business Training Program
1994 Instructor and Business English Department Chair, Institute of Economics
Academic Positions - P-12
2000 - 2003 Substitute Teacher, Mesa Public Schools (Arizona)
1994 - 2000 Bilingual (Khmer) Teacher, Long Beach Unified School District 1994 - 2000 Substitute Teacher, Long Beach Unified School District
Administrative Assignments
2008 - Present Coordinator, MA-TESL Program, University of Texas at San Antonio Research Interests
Language, education, and assessment policies and programs for language minority students. Bilingual Education, mother-tongue-based multilingual education, English as a second/foreign language, second language teaching and learning, heritage languages, high-stakes testing, language assessment, Asian American Education, Southeast Asian American Education, Cambodian Americans, Education policy and practice in Cambodia.
SCHOLARSHIP/RESEARCH/CREATIVE WORKS Intellectual Contributions
Book, Textbook-New - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2010
1. Wright, W. E. (2010). Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice.. Philadelphia: Caslon Publishing.
Book, Scholarly-New - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2005
1. Ramirez, D., Wiley, T. G., de Klerk, G., Lee, E., Wright, W. E. (2005). Ebonics in the Urban Education Debate.. Bristol, UK:.
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2013
24. Wright, W. E. (in press). Be wary of “value added measures” of teacher effectiveness. In Nemeth, Karen (Eds.), Young English language learners at school: A guide of early childhood and elementary administrators. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon. (In Press)
(Eds.), Young English language learners at school: A guide of early childhood and elementary administrators. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon. (In Press)
22. Boun, S., Wright, W. E. (2013). K-12 Schooling Experiences of Southeast Asian American Students. In R. Endo & X. L. Rong (Eds.), Educating Asian Americans: Achievement, Schooling, and Identities (pp. 75-101). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
21. Wright, W. E. (in press). Section Introduction - Heritage Language Maintenance and Development. In Terrence G. Wiley, Joy K. Young, Donna Christian, Sarah Catherine K. Moore, & Na Liu (Eds.), Handbook of Heritage and Community Languages in the United States: Research, Educational Practice, and Policy. New York: Routledge. (In Press)
2012
20. Wright, W. E. (2012). Bilingual Education. In Ritchie, W. C., & Bhatia, T (Eds.), Handbook of bilingualism and multilingualism. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell. 19. Wright, W. E. (2012). Has progress been made in raising achievement of English
language learners since NCLB?. In R. Freeman & E. Hamayan (Eds.), English language learners at school: A guide for administrators (2nd ed., pp. 72-73). Philadelphia: Caslon Publishing.
18. Wright, W. E. (2012). How can we use technology to support the academic, language, and learning needs of our English language learners?. In R. Freeman & E. Hamayan (Eds.), English language learners at school: A guide for
administrators (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Caslon Publishing.
17. Wright, W. E. (in press). Khmer. In T.G. Wiley, J. Peyton, D. Christian, & S. Moore (Eds.), Handbook of Heritage and Community Languages in the United States: Research, Educational Practice, and Policy. New York: Routledge. (In Press)
16. Wright, W. E. (in press). Prop. 203 and Arizona's early school reform efforts: The nullification of accommodations. In S. Moore (Eds.), Language policy
implementation as process and consequence: An Arizona case study. Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters. (In Press)
15. Wright, W. E., Sung, K. (2012). Teacher's sheltered English immersion views and practices. In M. B. Arias & C. Faltis (Eds.), Implementing Educational Language Policy in Arizona: Legal, historical and current practices of SEI. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.
14. Wright, W. E. (in press). Teaching English language learners in Post-Proposition 203 Arizona: Structured English immersion or sink-or-swim submersion?. In G. McField (Eds.), Appropriate action for English learners? The case of structured English immersion in the U.S. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. (In Press)
13. Wright, W. E. (2012). What are some concrete strategies that administrators and teachers can use to guide advocacy for ELLs on the local level. In R. F. Field & E. Hamayan (Eds.), English language learners at school: A guide for
administrators (2nd ed., pp. 234-236). Philadelphia: Caslon Publishing. 12. Wright, W. E. (2012). What are the defining features of effective programs for
language learners at school: A guide for administrators (2nd ed., pp. 100-103). Philadelphia: Caslon Publishing.
11. Wright, W. E. (2012). What are the essential components of a sheltered English immersion (SEI) program?. In R. F. Field & E. Hamayan (Eds.), English language learners at school: A guide for administrators (2nd ed., pp. 108-110). Philadelphia: Caslon Publishing.
10. Wright, W. E. (2012). What is the difference between English as a second language (ESL)/English language development (ELD) and sheltered
instruction/specially designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE)?. In R. F. Field & E. Hamayan (Eds.), English language learners at school: A guide for administrators (2nd ed., pp. 110-111). Philadelphia: Caslon Publishing.
2011
9. Baker, C., Wright, W. E. (2011). Introduction to bilingual education: The United States. Foundations of bilingual education and bilingualism (5th ed., pp. 183-204). Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters.
2010
8. Wright, W. E. (2010). Khmer language use in Cambodian American Communities. In J. H. X. Lee (Eds.), Cambodian American experiences: Histories, communities, cultures, and identities (pp. 162-179). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
2007
7. Wright, W. E. (2007). A Catch-22 for language learners. Best of Educational Leadership, 2006-2007 (pp. 22-27). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
6. Wright, W. E. (2007). The situation of the Khmer language in the United States. In J. T. Tsuchida, J. M. Benitez & D. S. Toji (Eds.), Education, youth, leadership, labor: Asian Pacific American and Latino perspectives (pp. 113-150). Long Beach, CA: Center for Asian Pacific American Studies, California State University.
2006
5. Wright, W. E. (2006). Meeting the Needs of Newcomer Non-Spanish-Speaking ELLs: A Case Study of Two Cambodian Students in a Suburban Intermediate School. In M. Cowart & P. Dam (Eds.), Cultural and linguistic issues for English language learners (pp. 108-141). Arlington, VA & San Marcos, TX: CANH NAM Publishers, Inc. & Texas Woman's University.
4. Wright, W. E. (2006). What are the state mandates for educating English language learners?. In E. Hamayan & R. Freeman (Eds.), English Language Learners at School: A Guide for Administrators (pp. 10-12). Philadelphia: Caslon, Inc.
2005
3. Wiley, T. G., de Klerk, G., Wright, W. E. (2005). Introduction. In D. Ramirez, T. G. Wiley, G. de Klerk, E. Lee, & W. E. Wright (Eds.), Ebonics in the Urban
Education Debate (pp. ix-xii). Clevedon, England: Multilingual Matters. 2003
2. Wright, W. E. (2003). The Success and Demise of a Khmer (Cambodian)
Bilingual Education Program: A Case Study. In C. C. Park, A. L. Goodwin, & S. J. Lee (Eds.), Asian American Identities, Families, and Schooling: Research on the Education of Asian Pacific Americans (pp. 225-252). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
1999
1. Wright, W. E. (1999). Linguistic Perspective on the Education of Cambodian-American Student. Asian American Education: Prospects and Challenges (pp. 285-303). Westport, CT: Bergin & Garvey.
Book Review - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2012
7. Wright, W. E. (2012). Review of Negotiating Language Policies in Schools: Educators as Policy Makers, K. Menken & O. Garcia (Eds.), 2010. (vol. 15, pp. 1-8). Education Review. http://www.edrev.info/reviews/rev1155.pdf
2011
6. Wright, W. E. (2011). Review of Affirming Students' Right to their Own
Language: Bridging Language Policies and Pedagogical Practices. In Scott, J. C., Straker, D. Y., & Katz, L (Eds.),. Teachers College Press.
http://www.tcrecord.org/content.asp?contentid=16327 2008
5. Wright, W. E. (2008). Review of H. D. Adamson's (2005) Language Minority Children in American Schools: An Education in English. (vol. 7, pp. 81-84). Language Policy.
2006
4. Wright, W. E. (2006). Review of R. Freeman's (2004) Building on Community Bilingualism: Promoting Multiculturalism through Schooling. (5th ed., pp. 115-119). Language Policy.
2003
3. Wright, W. E. (2003). Review of M. Weinberg's (1997) Asian American
Education: Historical and Contemporary Contexts. (2nd ed., vol. 2, pp. 127-135). Journal of Language, Identity, and Education.
2002
2. Wright, W. E. (2002). Review of G. E. Hall & S. M. Hord's (2001) Implementing Change: Patterns, Principals, and Potholes. (pp. 169). Review Education
[On-line]. www.coe.asu.edu/edrev/reviews/rev169.htm
1. Wright, W. E. (2002). Review of L. Tse's, (2001) Why Don't They Learn English? Separating Fact from Fallacy in the U.S. Language Debates. (pp. 162). Education Review [On-line]. www.coe.asu.edu/edrev/reviews/rev162.htm
Book, Reference - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2012
11. Wright, W. E. (in press). Cambodian Americans and Mormonism. In Lee,
Jonathan H. X. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Asian American Religious Cultures. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. (In Press)
2011
10. Wright, W. E. (2011). Cambodian Americans: History, People, Culture. In J. Lee & K. Nadeau (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife (pp. 179-185). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
9. Wright, W. E. (2011). Cambodian Americans: Vernacular language, speech, and manner. In J. Lee & K. Nadeau (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife (pp. 219-221). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
2010
8. Ricento, T., Wright, W. E. (2010). Language policy and education in the United States. In S. May & N. Hornberger (Eds.), Language policy and political issues in education, Encyclopedia of language and education (vol. 1, pp. 285-300). New York: Springer.
2008
7. Wright, W. E. (2008). No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I. In J. M. Gonzalez (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education (pp. 607-612). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
6. Wright, W. E. (2008). No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III. In J. M. Gonzalez (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education (pp. 612-616). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
5. Wright, W. E. (2008). Primary language support. In J. M. Gonzalez (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education (pp. 666-668). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
4. Wright, W. E. (2008). Proposition 203 (Arizona). In J. M. Gonzalez (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education (pp. 684-688). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
3. Wright, W. E. (2008). Pull-out ESL instruction. In J. M. Gonzalez (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education (pp. 704-707). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
2. Wright, W. E., Wu, H. (2008). Southeast Asian refugees, impact. In J. M. Gonzalez (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education (pp. 761-767). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
2007
1. Ricento, T. R., Wright, W. E. (2007). Language Policy and Education in the United States. Encyclopedia of Language and Education (2nd ed., pp. 285-300). New York: Springer Science and Business Media, Inc.
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2012
14. Lee, J. S., Wright, W. E. (in press). The Rediscovery of Heritage and Community Language Education in the United States. To appear in Review of Research in Education, 38. (In Press)
2011
13. Wright, W. E., Boun, S. (2011). Southeast Asian American Education 35 Years After Initial Resettlement: Research Report and Policy Recommendations. Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement, 6, 1-120. jsaaea.coehd.utsa.edu/index.php/JSAAEA/article/view/114/89
2010
12. Wright, W. E. (2010). Khmer as a Heritage Language in the United States: Historical Sketch, Current Realities, and Future Prospects. Heritage Language Journal, 7(1), 117-147.
2008
11. Wright, W. E., Li, X. (2008). High-Stakes Math Tests: How No Child Left
Behind Leaves Newcomer English Language Learners Behind. Language Policy, 7, 237-266.
2007
10. Wright, W. E. (2007). Heritage Language Programs in the Era of English-Only and No Child Left Behind. Heritage Language Journal, 5(1), 1-26.
www.international.ucla.edu/languages/heritagelanguages/journal/article.asp?paren tid=56454
2006
9. Wright, W. E. (2006). A Catch-22 for Language Learners. Educational Leadership, 64(3), 22-27.
8. Wright, W. E., Li, X. (2006). Catching up in Math? The Case of Newly-Arrived Cambodian Students in a Texas Intermediate School. TABE Journal, 9(1), 1-22. www.tabe.org/members/Catching%20_up_in_Math.pdf
7. Wright, W. E., Choi, D. (2006). The Impact of Language and High-Stakes Testing Policies on Elementary School English Language Learners in Arizona. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 14(13), 1-56. epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v14n13/
2005
Nullification of Accommodations in the Intersection of Federal and State Language and Assessment Policies. Bilingual Research Journal, 29(2), 1-30. 5. Wright, W. E. (2005). The Political Spectacle of Arizona's Proposition 203.
Educational Policy, 19(5), 662-700. 2004
4. Wiley, T. G., Wright, W. E. (2004). Against the Undertow: Language Minority Educational Policy and Politics in the Age of Accountability. Educational Policy, 18(1), 142-168.
3. Wright, W. E. (2004). What English-Only Really Means: A Study of the Implementation of California Language Policy for Cambodian American
Students. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 7(1), 1-23.
2003
2. Wright, W. E. (2003). Khmer (Cambodian) Heritage Language Programs: Will the Khmer Language Survive in California?. The Multilingual Educator, 4(1), 28-31.
2002
1. Wright, W. E. (2002). The Effects of High Stakes Testing on an Inner-city Elementary School: The Curriculum, the Teachers, and the English Language Learners. Current Issues in Education [On-line], 5(5).
cie.asu.edu/volume5/number5/
Conference Proceeding - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2005
1. Wright, W. E. (2005). Language Policy Issues Reported in the U.S. Press. In J. Cohen, K. T. McCallister, K. Rolstand, & J. MacSwan (Eds.), Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism (pp. 2369-2384). Somerville, MA: Cascadilla Press.
Publication, Other - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2012
3. Wright, W. E. (2012). Beware of the VAM: Valued-Added Measures for Teacher Accountability. ELL Experts Speak Up. Colorin Colorado.
www.colorincolorado.org/article/50576 2010
2. Wright, W. E. (2010). The Great Divide Between Federal Education Policy and our National Need for Bilingual Citizens.. Speaking in Tongues (Blog).
http://speakingintonguesfilm.info/guest-blogs/the-great-divide-between-federal-education-policy-and-our-national-need-for-bilingual-citizens/
2009
1. Wright, W. E. (2009). Primary language support: Facilitating English language development and sheltered content instruction through effective use of students’ primary language(s).. Leadcast Blog. http://www.niusileadscape.org/bl/?p=41 Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2008
1. Wright, W. E. (2008). Our journey among the Khmer: From Long Beach to San Antonio with a few stops in between. In M. Brown (Eds.), TexAsia: San Antonio's Asian communities (pp. 92-101). Austin, TX: aLAMo Holdings Press.
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2008
3. Wright, W. E., Vo, L., Valverde, C. K L. (2008). A special tribute to Anne Frank of the Southeast Asian Archive at the University of California, Irvine. Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement, 3.
jsaaea.coehd.utsa.edu/index.php/JSAAEA/article/view/54/50
2. Wright, W. E. (2008). Editor's Introduction: Special Issue on Southeast Asian American Demographics. Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement(3(Special Issue on SEA Demographics)), i-iv.
jsaaea.coehd.utsa.edu/index.php/ JSAAEA/article/view/48/35 2006
1. Wright, W. E., Nguyen-Lam, K., Sak-Humphry, C., Turpin, L., Knaack, J. (2006). Editors' Introduction: Fulfilling a Critical Need: The Journal of Southeast Asian American Education & Advancement. Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement(1).
jsaaea.coehd.utsa.edu/index.php/JSAAEA/article/view/10/4 Research Report - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2010
5. Nith, B., Wright, W. E., Hor, S., Bredenberg, K., Singh, M. (2010). Active learning pedagogies as a reform initiative: The case of Cambodia.. Washington, DC: U.S. Agency for International Development.
2005
4. Wright, W. E., Pu, C. (2005). Academic Achievement of English Language Learners in Post Proposition 203 Arizona.. Tempe, AZ: Education Policy Studies Laboratory, Language Policy Research Unit. epsl.asu.edu/epru/documents/EPSL-0509-103-LPRU.pdf
3. Wright, W. E. (2005). Evolution of Federal Policy and Implications of No Child Left Behind for Language Minority Students.. Tempe, AZ: Language Policy Research Unit, Education Policy Studies Laboratory, Arizona State University.
epsl.asu.edu/epru/documents/EPSL-0501-101-LPRU.pdf
2. De Klerk, G., Wright, W. E., Ramirez, J. D. (2005). NCLB Title III, Part A-Scientifically-Based Research Studies in Bilingual and English as a Second Language Programs.. New York: Long Island University and State Education Department Office of Bilingual Education, Spanish Language Bilingual/ESL Education Technical Assistance Center.
www.brooklyn.liu.edu/education/sbetac/resources/Scientifically-based%20research.pdf
1. Wright, W. E., Choi, D. (2005). Voices from the Classroom: A Statewide Survey of 3rd Grade English Language Learner Teachers on the Impact of Language and High-Stakes Testing Policies in Arizona.. Tempe, AZ: Language Policy Research Unit, Education Policy Studies Laboratory, Arizona State University.
epsl.asu.edu/epru/documents/EPSL-0512-104-LPRU.pdf Newsletter - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2012
5. Wright, W. E. (2012). Chat with a REAPA Scholar: Wayne E. Wright (Featured Article). (vol. Fall, pp. 6-8). Research on the Education of Asian and Pacific Americans (REAPA) Newsletter.
http://reapanewsletter.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/reapa-newsletter-fall-20123.pdf
4. Wright, W. E. (2012). Reflections on Being Selected as TexTESOLer of the Year. (1st ed., vol. 3, pp. 6). TexTESOL II Newsletter.
2008
3. Wright, W. E. (2008). Message from the Editor. (1st ed., vol. 27, pp. 1). TexTESOL II News.
2006
2. Wright, W. E. (2006). Primary language support: Using ELL students' native language(s) to make English more comprehensible. (1st ed., vol. 25, pp. 3-4). Newsletter of the Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Region Two.
1996
1. Wright, W. E. (1996). Report on the 1st Annual Asian Languages Literacy and Literature Institute of the California Reading and Literature Project.. California Association for Bilingual Education Newsletter.
Op/Ed - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2006
4. Wright, W. E. (2006). Proposal Exploits Kids. (vol. 4H). San Antonio Express News.
2004
3. Wright, W. E. (2004). Arizona Plan Will Harm Those it Seeks to Aid. (1st ed., vol. 24, pp. 45). Education Week.
2002
2. Wright, W. E. (2002). Commentary: Measuring Student Performance: High Stakes Exams Divert Attention, Resources from Education's Real Problems. (31st ed., vol. 103). Arizona Capital Times.
2001
1. Wright, W. E. (2001). My Turn: Take Page from Calif. Book on Class Size. (pp. 4). Arizona Republic.
Publication, Other - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2013
10. Wright, W. E. (2013). Recent Flores Decision is Not an Endorsement of
Arizona’s ELL Policies and Programs.. Tempe, AZ: Equity Alliance - LeadScape Blog. http://www.niusileadscape.org/bl/?p=1376#more-1376
2010
9. Wright, W. E. (2010). Art Instruction with ELLs. Companion Website to Wright (2010) Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing.
wright.caslonpublishing.com
8. Wright, W. E. (2010). Court Cases Related to Anti-Bilingual Education Voter Initiatives. Companion Website to Wright (2010) Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing. wright.caslonpublishing.com
7. Wright, W. E. (2010). ELLs, Norm-Referenced Tests, Criterion-Referenced Tests, and Accountability. Companion Website to Wright (2010) Foundations for
Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing. wright.caslonpublishing.com
6. Wright, W. E. (2010). How I Learned My Second Language. Companion Website to Wright (2010) Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners:
Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing. wright.caslonpublishing.com
5. Wright, W. E. (2010). Music Instruction with ELLs. Companion Website to Wright (2010) Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing.
wright.caslonpublishing.com
4. Wright, W. E. (2010). Physical Education Instruction with ELLs. Companion Website to Wright (2010) Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing. wright.caslonpublishing.com
Companion Website to Wright (2010) Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing. wright.caslonpublishing.com
2. Wright, W. E. (2010). Reauthorization of the Title VII Bilingual Education Act. Companion Website to Wright (2010) Foundations for Teaching English
Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing. wright.caslonpublishing.com
1994
1. Wright, W. E. (1994). Human Rights and Community Outreach Projects of Cambodia. Phnom Penh.
Contracts, Fellowships, Grants, Sponsored Research and Residencies
Grant - Funded
2011
3. Wright, W. E. (Principal), "Faculty Research Award," Sponsored by College of Education and Human Development, $3,000.00. (2011 - Present).
2009
2. Wright, W. E. (Principal), "Faculty Research Award," Sponsored by College of Education and Human Development, $4,000.00. (2009).
1. Wright, W. E. (Principal), "Fulbright Scholar Lecturing Award through the U.S. Scholars Program," Sponsored by Fulbright Scholar Program, $37,090.00. (2008 - 2009).
Grant - Currently Under Review
1. Wright, W. E. (Principal), Langman, J. (Co-Principal), Solis, J. (Co-Principal), Fries, C. (Co-Principal), Turkan, S. (Co-Principal), Sass, D. (Co-Principal), "Engaging English Learners in the Language of Science (eELLSci): A Professional Development Program for High School Biology Teachers," Sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, $1,500,000.00.
Grant - Revising to Resubmit
1. Wright, W. E. (Principal), Langman, J., Sauro, S., Fries, C., Turkan, S., "Engaging English Learners in the Language of Science (eELLSci): A Professional Development Program for High School Biology Teachers," Sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, Federal, $1,500,000.00.
2009
1. Wright, W. E. (Co-Principal), Bunlay, N., with Dr. Nith Bunlay of the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Contracted by Word Education, an international non-governmental organization operating in Cambodia and other countries, to
complete a case study report on active learning pedagogies as a reform initiative in Cambodia. Report will be included with a series of reports on active learning from other countries in the region., Sponsored by World Education, $400.00. (June 2009).
Presentations
Paper - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2013
79. Wright, W. E., "Translanguaging in Teacher Training and Resource Development in Northeastern Cambodia for Indigenous Bilingual Education," American
Association for Applied Linguistics, Dallas, TX. (March 17, 2013). 2012
78. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), Boun, S. (Presenter), "Bilingual Education Policy and Practice for Indigenous Ethnic Minority Students in Cambodia," Multidisciplinary Approaches in Language Policy and Planning, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. (September 7, 2012).
77. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), Boun, S. (Presenter), "Striving for Education for All through Bilingual Education: The Case of Cambodia," American Association for Applied Linguistics, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Boston, MA. (March 2012).
76. Wright, W. E. (Author & Presenter), "Foundations for Teaching English
Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice," Texas Association for Bilingual Education, San Antonio, TX. (October 25, 2012).
75. Wright, W. E., "Presenting a Misleading Picture of English Language Learner Achievement in Arizona Through School Accountability Labels," American Association of Applied Linguistics, American Association of Applied Linguistics, Boston, MA. (March 2012).
74. Wright, W. E., "Bilingual Education Policy and Practice in Cambodia, and
Implications for the United States," National Association for Bilingual Education, Dallas, TX. (February 16, 2012).
2011
73. Wright, W. E., "Southeast Asian American Education 35 Years After Initial Resettlement," National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans Conference, Long Beach, California. (October 2011).
72. Wright, W. E., "Translanguaging in Graduate Education in Cambodia," American Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA. (April 11, 2011).
of Instruction in a Masters of Education Program in Cambodia," American Association for Applied Linguistics, Chicago, IL. (March 26, 2011).
70. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Problems with the LEP Subgroup in NCLB's AYP Accountability Mandates, and Recommendations for Fixing them from the Working Group on ELL Policy," National Conversation on English Language Learners U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition, Dallas, TX. (February 11, 2011).
69. Wright, W. E., "Accurate Assessment of ESL Students: Challenges and Promising Practices," Follow-up workshop at the 14th UNAM-San Antonio ESL
Conference, San Antonio, TX. (September 24, 2011). 2010
68. Wright, W. E., "Language of Instruction Policy in Graduate Education in
Cambodia," American Association for Applied Linguistics, Atlanta, GA. (2010). 67. Wright, W. E., "Khmer as a Heritage Language in the United States: Historical
Sketch, Current Realities, and Future Prospects," Heritage Language Conference, Los Angeles, CA. (February 19, 2010).
66. Wright, W. E., "Results of the NAFEA Southeast Asian American Education College Student Survey," National Association for the Education and
Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, Washington, DC. (October 2010).
65. Wright, W. E., "Update on the Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement," National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, Washington, DC. (October 2010).
64. Wright, W. E., "Primary Language Support," Tex TESOL State Conference, San Antonio, TX. (November 2010).
2009
63. Wright, W. E., "Making English-Medium Instruction Comprehensible to
Graduate Level Education Students in Cambodia," ASEAN Mid-Year Fulbright Enrichment Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (2009).
2008
62. Wright, W. E., "From California to Arizona: Differing Interpretations and Implementations of English for the Children," Proposition 227 and Beyond: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice, Institute for Language Education Policy, California State University San Marcos, and the San Diego County Office of Education, San Marcos, CA. (November 2008).
61. Wright, W. E. (Discussant), "A Critical/Ideological Perspective on Ebonics and Bilingual Education in Contemporary Debates About Language," American Education Research Association, New York, NY. (March 2008).
60. Wright, W. E., Koyin, S., "School Labels and English Language Learners: Accurate Depiction or Misleading Picture of the Quality of Teaching and Learning?," American Education Research Association, New York, NY. (March 2008).
2007
59. Wright, W. E., "How Reasonable are Language Accommodations for ELLs in NCLB?," Reauthorization of ESEA/NCLB and ELL Literacy Research, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. (March 2007).
58. Wright, W. E., "Khmer Heritage Language Retention and Loss of Cambodian American Students," University of California Linguistic Minority Research Institute and Arizona State University Marylou Fulton College of Education, Tempe, AZ. (May 2007).
57. Wright, W. E., "Language Policy: What the U.S. Can Learn from Cambodia and What Cambodia can Learn from the U.S," Assessing the 'World of Quality' in Educational Language Policy: Challenges and Opportunities Panel, American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL. (April 2007).
56. Wright, W. E., "The Impact of High-Stakes Testing Policies on English Language Learners in Arizona," Re-conceptualizing accountability: The impact of high-stakes testing on youth development Panel, American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL. (April 2007).
55. Wright, W. E., "Are They Soaring Yet? The Failed Promises of Sheltered English Immersion in Arizona," Sheltered/Structured English Immersion (SEI), Language Planning and Policy (LPP) and Real World Practice: Evaluative Panel,
Pedagogical and Judicial Concerns)American Association for Applied Linguistics, Costa Mesa, CA. (April 2007).
54. Wright, W. E., "Catching Up in Math? The Case of Newly Arrived Cambodian Students in a Texas Intermediate School," The Past, Present, and Future Impact of No Child Left Behind on English Language Learners Panel, American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL. (April 2007).
53. Wright, W. E., "The MA-TESL Program at UTSA," Tex TESOL II Spring Workshop - Exploring ESOL Careers from Texas to Taiwan, San Antonio, TX. (April 14, 2007).
52. Wright, W. E., "Providing Primary Language Support in Non-Bilingual Classrooms," Texas Association for Bilingual Education, San Antonio, TX. (October 2007).
51. Wright, W. E. (Panelist), "Learners Tell All - Panel of ESL Learners," TexTESOL II Fall Regional Conference, TexTESOL II, San Antonio, TX. (October 13, 2007).
2006
50. Wright, W. E., "Impact of High-Stake Testing and NCLB on Heritage Language Programs," The Impact of Accountability on Language Policy Panel, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Seattle, WA. (March 2006).
49. Wright, W. E., "Voices from the Classroom: A Statewide Survey of Experienced Third-Grade English Language Learner Teachers on the Impact of Language and High-Stakes Testing Policies in Arizona," Linguistic Minority Research Institute, Irvine, CA. (May 2006).
48. Wright, W. E., "Are ELLs "Soaring Academically" in Arizona? An Analysis of State Elementary Achievement and Accountability Data," American Education
Research Association, San Francisco, CA. (April 2006).
47. Wright, W. E., "NCLB Testing Requirements and Newcomer Southeast Asian Students: High Expectations or Unreasonable Mandate?," National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education & National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, Washington DC. (April 2006).
46. Wright, W. E., Pu, C., "Are ELLs "Soaring Academically" in Arizona? An Analysis of State Elementary Achievement and Accountability Data," National Association for Bilingual Education, Phoenix, AZ. (January 2006).
45. Wright, W. E., "Khmer Heritage Language Learning in the United States," National Association for Bilingual Education, Phoenix, AZ. (January 2006). 44. Wright, W. E., "Testing Non-Spanish Speaking ELLs - Reasonable
Accommodations or Unrealistic Expectations?," TX TESOL, Austin, TX. (October 28, 2006).
43. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Catching up in Math? The Case of Newly-Arrived Cambodian Students in a Texas Intermediate School," Research Symposium on Diversity, Academy for Teacher Excellence and the UTSA Office of Institutional Diversity, San Antonio, TX. (November 9, 2006).
2005
42. Wright, W. E., "English Language Learners, Proposition 203, and Testing in Arizona (Poster)," Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, San Antonio, TX. (March 31, 2005).
41. Wright, W. E., "Challenges and Prospects for Promoting Cambodian (Khmer) in the USA," 5th International Symposium on Bilingualism, Barcelona, Spain. (March 22, 2005).
40. Wright, W. E., Wiley, T. G., "Catering to Schools or the Needs of Children? Misappropriations of Accommodations in the NCLB Era," American Education Research Association, Montreal, Canada. (April 15, 2005).
39. Wright, W. E., "Leaving ELLs Behind in Arizona: An Analysis of State Policy and Practice," American Education Research Association, Montreal, Canada. (April 13, 2005).
38. Wright, W. E., "The Intersection of Language and Assessment Policies for English Language Learners in Arizona," National Association for Bilingual Education, San Antonio, TX. (January 21, 2005).
37. Wright, W. E., "The Political Spectacle of Arizona's Proposition 203," National Association for Bilingual Education, San Antonio, TX. (January 20, 2005). 36. Wright, W. E., Pu, C., Choi, D., "Beyond the AZ Learns Labels & Statewide
Survey of AZ 3rd grade ELL Teachers," Arizona Language Minority Rights Roundtable, Tempe, AZ. (January 29, 2005).
35. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Leaving ELLs Behind in Arizona: New Evidence of the Failure of English-only Instruction and High-Stakes Testing to Improve Education," Faculty Research Forum, Division of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, UTSA, San Antonio, TX. (December 6, 2005).
34. Wright, W. E., "What English-Only Really Means: A Study of the
Implementation of California Language Policy," American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA. (April 2004).
33. Wright, W. E., "Intersection of Federal and State Language and Assessment Policies for ELL students in Arizona," Language Minority Education Research Roundtable of Arizona, Tempe, AZ. (April 2004).
2003
32. Wright, W. E., "Language Policy Issues Reported in the International (English-Language) Press," 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism, Tempe, AZ. (April 2003).
31. Wright, W. E., "Language Policy Issues Reported in the U.S. Press," 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism, Tempe, AZ. (April 2003).
30. Wright, W. E., "Khmer Heritage Language Programs, and the Future of Khmer as a Language in the United States," National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education, Long Beach, CA. (April 2003).
29. Wright, W. E., "The Effects of High Stakes Testing on Language Minority Students," American Association for Applied Linguistics, Arlington, VA. (March 2003).
28. Wright, W. E., "Khmer (Cambodian) Heritage Language Programs," California Association for Bilingual Education, Los Angeles, CA. (February 2003). 27. Wright, W. E., "High Stakes Standardized Testing and Inner-city Refugee and
Immigrant Students," Relevance of Assessment and Culture in Evaluation, Tempe, AZ. (January 2003).
26. Wright, W. E., "Language Policy in the Unz States," National Association for Bilingual Education, New Orleans, LA. (January 2003).
25. Wright, W. E., "Standards-Based Reforms and English Language Learners - A Critical View from the Classroom," Arizona Education Research Organization, Tempe, AZ. (October 2003).
24. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Retaining and Promoting Cambodian as Community Language in the U.S," Symposium on Revitalizing Endangered Languages in the U.S, Diné College (Tsaile Campus), Navajo Nation, AZ. (October 2003).
2002
23. Wright, W. E., "Converging Education and Language Policies and Their Effects on Cambodian American Students," American Association of Applied
Linguistics, Salt Lake City, UT. (June 2002).
22. Wright, W. E., "Will the Khmer Language Survive in the United States?," National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans (NAFEA), Minneapolis, MN. (May 2002). 21. Wright, W. E., "Getting Published in Bilingual Education," National Association
for Bilingual Education, Philadelphia, PA. (March 2002).
20. Wright, W. E., "Technology Integration for Less Commonly Taught Languages and ESL," Microcomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ. (March 2002). 19. Wright, W. E., "Phonics, Testing, Proposition 227 and the End of a Khmer
Education, Philadelphia, PA. (March 2002).
18. Wright, W. E., "What English-only Really Means for Language Minority Students," Arizona Education Research Organization, Tempe, AZ. (October 2002).
17. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "The Return of Sink or Swim: Proposition 227, Testing, Phonics, and the Closure of a Successful Bilingual Program for
Cambodian American Students," Eighth Graduate Linguistics/TESL Symposium, Tempe, AZ. (March 2002).
2001
16. Wright, W. E., "Phonics, Testing, and Proposition 227: The Destruction of a Bilingual Program for Cambodian-American Students," National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans (NAFEA), Washington, DC. (May 2001).
15. Wright, W. E., "The Effects of High Stakes Testing on Language Minority Students," National Association for the Education and Advancement of
Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans (NAFEA), Washington, DC. (May 2001).
14. Wright, W. E., "Getting Published in a Scholarly Journal," National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), Phoenix, AZ. (February 2001).
13. Wright, W. E., "Implications of Standards-Based Curricula for Language Minority Students: A Critical Assessment," Relevance of Assessment and Culture in Evaluation (RACE), Tempe, AZ. (January 2001).
12. Wright, W. E., "When Bad Phonics Happen to Good Students," ASU 31st Annual Language & Literacy Conference, Tempe, AZ. (February 2001).
1999
11. Wright, W. E., Working Session Facilitator, Asian Pacific American Education Forum, Washington, DC. (October 1999).
10. Wright, W. E., "Internet Resources and Networks for Advancing Southeast Asian Students' Learning," National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, St. Petersburg, FL. (May 1999). 9. Wright, W. E., "Technology Integration: An Empowering Way to Bring a
Multilingual and Multicultural World into your Classroom," National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, St. Petersburg, FL. (May 1999).
1998
8. Wright, W. E., Working Session Facilitator, Asian Pacific American Education Forum, Long Beach, CA. (October 1998).
7. Wright, W. E., "Effective Literacy Instruction in a Bilingual Khmer (Cambodian) Classroom," National Association for the Education and Advancement of
Cambodians, Laotian and Vietnamese Americans, Houston, TX. (May 1998). 6. Wright, W. E., "English Language Development for Cambodian American
Students," California Association for Asian and Pacific Education, Fullerton, CA. (March 1998).
5. Wright, W. E., Asian Languages Institute, California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE), San Jose, CA. (February 1998).
4. Wright, W. E., "Linguistic Perspective on the Education of Cambodian-American Students," California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE), San Jose, CA. (February 1998).
1994
3. Wright, W. E., "The Cambodian American National Development Organization," United Cambodian Student Association of America Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA. (December 1994).
2. Wright, W. E., "Report on the Situation in Cambodia from the Perspective of a CANDO Volunteer," Cambodian Network Council National Conference, Minneapolis, MN. (July 1994).
1993
1. Wright, W. E., "Tips for Grant Writing Success," Conference for Cambodian Non-Governmental Organizations, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (November 1993). Invited Talk - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2013
45. Wright, W. E., "Foundations for Teaching ELLs," Guest Lecture - Foundations for Teaching ESL course (Dr. James Cohen), Northern Illinois University, (via SKYPE). (June 25, 2013).
44. Wright, W. E., "Foundations for ESL Methodology," STAAAR: Star Teachers Achieving Academic Readiness (District-wide Professional Development Conference), Mission Consolidated Independent School District, Mission, TX. (August 13, 2013).
43. Wright, W. E., "Linguistically Accommodated Instruction for Secondary English Language Learners," English Language Learner Institute, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX. (August 5, 2013).
2012
42. Wright, W. E., "Developing Bilingual Education Programs for Indigenous Minorities in Cambodia," Faculty of Languages, Benemerita Universidad
Autonoma de Puebla, Faculty of Languages, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico. (March 2012).
41. Wright, W. E., "Using Nvivo 9 for Qualitative Research," Workshop for research team at the Faculty of Languages, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico. (March 2012). (Completed)
2011
40. Wright, W. E., "English as a Foreign Language Methods and Approaches for Anyang Normal University EFL Teachers Coordinator and Instructor," 4-week Workshop for EFL Instructors from China, San Antonio, TX. (July 2011). 39. Wright, W. E., "Bilingual Education in the United States," CARE Cambodia
Inservice Teacher Training Workshop & School Board Assembly Meeting, Ratanakiri, Cambodia. (June 2011).
38. Wright, W. E., "Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice," EFL Workshop - Institute of Foreign Languages, TESOL Program, Royal University of Phnom Penh, MA. (June 11, 2011). 37. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Leaving Newcomer English Language Learners
Behind Through High-Stakes Math Tests," Research & Development SAO Series, Educational Testing Service, San Antonio, TX. (November 14, 2011).
36. Wright, W. E., "Principled Instruction for English Language Learners," Full-Day Professional Development Workshop for ESL and Bilingual Teachers, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX. (October 15, 2011).
2010
35. Wright, W. E., Organizer and Moderator. October 22-23, 2010, K-12 Education Panel, National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, Washington, DC. (October 2010).
34. Wright, W. E., Organizer and Moderator. October 22-23, 2010, Southeast Asian American Student Leader Panel, National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, Washington, DC. (October 2010).
33. Wright, W. E. (Panelist), "Response to Film - Speaking in Tongues," Public screening of film "Speaking in Tongues", University of Texas at San Antonio. (November 19, 2010).
32. Wright, W. E., "Math and Science Sheltered Instruction Professional
Development Workshop," Accelerated Teacher Education Program - Summer Bridging Institute, Academy for Teacher Excellence, University of Texas at San Antonio. (July 2010).
31. Wright, W. E., "Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners," Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC. (October 22, 2010).
30. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "ESL Theory and Practice," English as a Second Language Institute, Academy for Teacher Excellence, University of Texas at San Antonio. (June 2010).
2009
29. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Strategies for Interaction in Cambodian ESL
Classrooms," University of Management and Economics - Sihanoukville Campus. (May 2009).
28. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Reading to, With, and By Students in Khmer Literacy Classrooms," Professional Development Workshop (Cambodia), Pepy School, Chanleas Dai Primary School. (April 2009).
27. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "American Corner - Resources for Literature to Support Second Language Acquisition," University of Management and
Economics/American Corner - Battambang Campus (Cambodia). (March 2009). 26. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "American Corner - Resources for Literature to
Support Second Language Acquisition," University of Management and Economics/American Corner - Kompong Cham Campus. (March 2009).
25. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Strategies for Interaction in Cambodian ESL Classrooms," English Support Unit, Royal University of Phnom Penh. (March 2009).
24. Wright, W. E., "Sheltered Instruction Professional Development Workshop," Accelerated Teacher Education Program - Summer Bridging Institute, Academy for Teacher Excellence, University of Texas at San Antonio. (July 2009).
(Completed)
2008
23. Wright, W. E., Cambodia, Asian American Youth Cultural Heritage and Leadership Development Workshop, San Antonio, TX. (November 15, 2008). 22. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Listening and Speaking: Strategies for Classroom
Interaction," Workshop for Thai Secondary English Language Teachers, Trang II Education District, Trang, Thailand. (June 2008).
21. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Sheltered Instruction in Secondary Math and Science," ESL Professional Development Workshop, Academy for Teacher Excellence, University of Texas at San Antonio. (July 7, 2008).
2007
20. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "ESL Workshop for New Secondary Math and Science Teachers," ATE Institute for New Secondary Math and Science Teachers,
Academy for Teacher Excellence, University of Texas at San Antonio. (September 2007).
19. Wright, W. E., "Bilingual Education Program Models in the United States," Business Department Faculty Forum, Xi'an International Studies University, Xi'an, China. (March 2007).
18. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Introduction to Keypals Project," Xi'an International Studies University, Xi'an, China. (March 2007).
17. Wright, W. E., "Strategies for Improving your English," Xi'an International Studies University, Xi'an, China. (March 2007).
16. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Strategies for Classroom Interaction," Workshop for English Language Instruction faculty, Xi'an Eurasian University, Xi'an, China. (March 2007).
15. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Language Learning and Technology Workshop," Language Learning and Technology Workshop for Visiting International TESOL Faculty, College of Education and Human Development, UTSA, San Antonio, TX. (February 2007).
14. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Introduction to Sheltered English Immersion," Professional Development Training, Northside Independent School District, Colonies North Elementary School. (October 2007).
2006
13. Wright, W. E., Wiley, T. G., "(Featured Speaker) Life after Unz: How Effective is English-only education in the age of NCLB and Accountability?," California Association for Bilingual Education, San Jose, CA. (March 2006).
Qualitative Research Training -- NVivo 7.0, Academy for Teacher Excellence, University of Texas at San Antonio. (December 2006).
2005
11. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Importance of Reading in SLA - Research and Strategies," Workshop for EFL instructors, Royal University of Phnom Penh, English Language Support Unit, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (June 2005). 10. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Strategies for Interaction in the EFL Classroom,"
Workshop for English language instructors, Institute for Foreign Languages, Pannasastra University of Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Cambodia). (July 2005). 9. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Classroom Management and Interactive Strategies for
the EFL Classroom," Workshop for English language teachers, New Word Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (July 2005).
8. Wright, W. E., "American Corner - Resources to Support EFL Literacy Development and Instruction," Workshop for High School English Language Teachers, Pannasastra University of Cambodia and American Corner (U.S. Embassy to Cambodia), Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (June 2005).
7. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Strategies for Increasing Interaction in the EFL Classroom," Workshop for students and faculty in M.Ed - TESOL Program, Norton University, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (June 2005).
6. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), Sanchez, P. (Presenter), "Student Teacher Literacy Workshop," Student Teacher Literacy Workshop, College of Education and Human Development, UTSA, San Antonio, TX. (February 2005).
2004
5. Wright, W. E., ""English Language Learners and Catch-22." NCLB and ELLs: Issues and Examples from Arizona," National Education Writer's Association Conference, No Child Left Behind—What Comes Next? What Reporters Should Know About No Child Left Behind, Houston, TX. (December 3, 2004).
4. Wright, W. E., "The Education of Cambodian-American Students in the Long Beach Unified School District," Education Forum of C-HOPE and Cambodian Student Society, Long Beach, CA. (July 2004).
2002
3. Wright, W. E., "Cambodian Music and Dance," Southeast Asian Week, Arizona State University. (2002).
2001
2. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Cultures in Context: Cambodia," University of Arizona. (2001).
1. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Dance--The Spirit of Cambodia," University of Arizona. (2001).
Keynote/Plenary Address - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed 2013
10. Wright, W. E., "Thinking Linguistically about Content-Area Instruction for ELLs," 2013 ACCESS Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. (May 4, 2013).
9. Wright, W. E., "Long term English Language Learners (LTELLs): Definitions, Critiques, Cautions, and Practical Suggestions," English Language Learner Institute, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX. (August 5, 2013).
8. Wright, W. E., "Advocating for English Language Learners," 3rd Annual Super Saturday, Academic for Teacher Excellence, San Antonio, TX. (February 9, 2013).
2012
7. Wright, W. E., "Sheltered English Immersion - From Politics to Effective Practice," ACCESS Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. (March 24, 2012).
2011
6. Wright, W. E., "Foundations for Teaching ESL: Making Principled Instructional Practice Decisions Grounded in Theory and Research," TexTESOL II Fall Conference, San Antonio, Texas. (November 12, 2011).
5. Wright, W. E., "Accurate Assessment of ESL Students: Challenges and Promising Practices," 14th UNAM-San Antonio ESL Conference, San Antonio, TX.
(September 24, 2011).
2010
4. Wright, W. E. (Other), "Sheltered English Immersion - From Politics to Effective Practice," ACCESS (Academic Content Combined with English for Secondary Schools) ESL Institute, Tempe, AZ. (April 17, 2010).
2009
3. Wright, W. E., "Strategies for Interaction in ESL Classrooms," Asian Human Resources Development Center TESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (May 5, 2009).
2008
2. Wright, W. E., "Chinese Heritage Language Preservation in America: Why it matters and some helpful suggestions," San Antonio's First Chinese Language Teacher's Conference, San Antonio, TX. (May 24, 2008).
2007
1. Wright, W. E., "Assessment of ELLs: The Bad, the Ugly, and the Good," District Professional Development Day for ESL and Bilingual Teachers, Northside Independent School District. (August 2007).
Lecture - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2009
11. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Khmer as Heritage Language in the United States," Seminar in Heritage Languages (Dr. Terrence G. Wiley), Arizona State
University. (November 2009). 2008
10. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Research and Scholarly Activities," Pro-Seminar in Culture, Literacy, and Language (Dr. Juliet Langman), University of Texas at San Antonio. (2008).
2007
9. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Using Nvivo 7 for Qualitative Research,"
Ethnographic Research Methods (Dr. Armando Trujillo), University of Texas at San Antonio. (2007).
2006
8. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Debates over Grammar and Vocabulary Instruction in the U.S. - Implications for Cambodia," Approaches to Teaching and Learning Grammar and Vocabulary (Dr. Neau Vira), MA-TESL Program, Pannasastra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (June 2006).
7. Wright, W. E., Franquiz, M., "Research and Scholarly Activities," Pro-Seminar in Culture, Literacy, and Language, University of Texas at San Antonio. (2006).
2005
6. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Applied Linguistics and the Education of Language Minority Students in the U.S," Institute for Foreign Languages, Linguistics course for 4th year Linguistics students (Dr. Alan Klein), Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (June 2005).
5. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Cooperative Learning Structures," Introduction to Teaching English (Dr. Neau Vira), Pannasastra University of Cambodia BA in Education Program, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (June 2005).
2003
4. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Bilingualism in America," Pro-Seminar in Intercultural Communication, Arizona State University. (2003).
2002
3. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Cambodian Music and Dance," Introduction to World Music and Dance, Arizona State University. (2002).
2. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Qualitative Research Methodologies," Seminar in Educational Research (Dr. David Berliner), Arizona State University. (2002). 1. Wright, W. E. (Presenter), "Linguistic Perspective on the Education of
Terrence G. Wiley), Arizona State University. (2002). Oral Presentation - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
2007
2. Wright, W. E., "Providing Effective Sheltered Content Area Instruction and Primary Language Support," Professional Development Day for district ESL and bilingual teachers, Northside Independent School District. (August 2007).
1. Wright, W. E., "Improve your English by Reading," Xi'an International Studies University (Xi'an, China). (March 2007).
Scholarship/Research/Creative Works Currently in Progress
3. Wright, W. E., Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice (2nd ed.)
2. Baker, C., Wright, W. E., Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (6th ed.)
1. Wright, W. E., Sovicheth, B., Garcia, O., Handbook of Bilingual and Multilingual Education
TEACHING Teaching Interests
ESL teaching methodology, assessment, literacy, technology, research methods, language policy, education policy, heritage languages
Courses Taught Graduate
University of Texas at San Antonio (2004 - Present)
BBL 5053 Assessment in Bilingual and Second Language Studies
BBL 6973 Technology for Research in Culture, Literacy, and Language BBL 7233 Seminar in Heritage/Community Languages
ESL 5033 Second Language Reading and Writing ESL 5053 Approaches to Second Language Instruction ESL 5063 Language/Content Area Instruction
ESL 5073 Computer Assisted Language Learning ESL 6973 Language Learning and Technology
ESL 6973 Language and Cultural Engagement in Thailand
Institute of Foreign Languages, Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia) (2011) EDP 641 Bilingualism
Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia) (2009) MED 401 Education Policy Studies
CC 201 Research Methodology in Education MED xx Research Seminar
Arizona State University East (Now called Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus) (2003 - 2004)
BLE 520 ESL For Children
MCE 598 Multicultural Perspectives
Arizona State University (Main Campus) (2002) COE 505 Foundations of American Education Northern Arizona University (2002)
BME 631 Teaching English in Bilingual Contexts Undergraduate
University of Texas at San Antonio (2004 - present) BBL 3013 Language Analysis and Bilingualism ESL 3023 Second Language Teaching and Learning
ESL 3063 Second Language Acquisition in Early Adolescence
Arizona State University East (Now called Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus) (2003 - 2004)
BLE 335 Language Diversity in Classrooms
BLE 409 Methods for Language Sensitive Content Instruction EDC 340 Schooling in Social Contexts
Mesa Community College (AZ) (2001 - 2003) EDU 230 Cultural Diversity in Education
EDU 240 Methods for Teaching the ESL Student
EDU 246 Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students
Institute of Economics (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) Business English (1994)
Georgetown University Small Business Training Program Institute of Economics (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) (1994)
English for Small Business Directed Student Learning
Dissertation Committee Member, "The impact of globalization, language policy, and language learning on identity construction: An ethnographic case study of high school students in Bima, Indonesia." In-Process, (December 2013 - Present).
Advised: Syahrir Idris
Dissertation Committee Member, "Being and becoming “real teachers” in adult ESOL programs: Case studies of professional identity negotiation, development, and performance." Proposal, (April 2013 - Present).
Advised: Jennifer Swoyer
Dissertation Committee Member, "Implementational Spaces of Language Practice and Education Policy: A case study of Linguistic Landscape in Puerto Rico." In-Process, (2013 - Present).
Advised: Mirta Maldonado
Dissertation Committee Chair, "A Critical Examination of Language Ideologies and Identities of Cambodian Foreign-Trained University Lecturers of English." In-Process, (2012 - Present).
Advised: Sovicheth Boun
Dissertation Committee Member, "Ethnomathematics as a mediation tool in cultural historical activity theory: A discourse analysis of female mathematical identity." In-Process, (2012 - Present).
Advised: Nadiah Al-Gasem
Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Using Blogs As a Tool to Improve L2 Vocabulary Acquisition." In-Process, (2012 - Present).
Advised: Elisa Trujillo
Dissertation Committee Member, "MORAL MEANINGS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING AT PAÑÑĀSĀSTRA UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA."
In-Process, (2012 - 2013). Advised: Monirith Ly
TA Supervision, (August 2012 - December 2012). Advised: Virak Chan, Syahrir Idris
Master's Thesis Committee Member, "A Discourse Analysis of U.S. National and State Language Policies." Completed, (2012).
Advised: Diana Whitney
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Pathfinders: A life history study of 10 academically successful Latinos from San Antonio." Completed, (2011 - 2012).
Advised: Victor Castillo
Dissertation Committee Member, "Enrolling Arabic Heritage Language Learners in Texas Community-Based Schools: Examining the Attitudinal and Motivational Factors of Parental Choices." Completed, (2011 - 2012).
Dissertation Committee Member, "China's Language Policies on English in Higher Education Institutions." Completed, (2011 - 2012).
Advised: Hongmei Xu
Dissertation Committee Member, "Task planning and L2 development in a CMC environment." Completed, (2011 - 2012).
Advised: Hsiu-Chen Hsu
Dissertation Committee Member, "The Relationship between Pedagogical Beliefs and Teacher Efficacy: A Case Study of Chinese Foreign Language Teachers in Texas." Completed, (2011 - 2012).
Advised: I-Chun Liu
Dissertation Committee Member, "Paratextual Features of Children's Books." Completed, (2011 - 2012).
Advised: Lori Prior
Dissertation Committee Member, "Mobile Learning in Higher Education." Completed, (2011 - 2012).
Advised: Lucretia Fraga
Master's Thesis Committee Member, "The Acquisition of the English Phonological System by Persian Speakers." Completed, (2011).
Advised: Laila Aghai
Dissertation Committee Member, "Taiwanese students' beliefs about learning English as a foreign language." Completed, (2010 - 2011).
Advised: Wan-Ching Chen
Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Discourse Analysis of No Child Left Behind." Completed, (2010).
Advised: Katherine Woodson
Dissertation Committee Member, "The Structure of an Early Reading Test in Grade 1: In Search of a Relationship with Reading in Spanish." Completed, (2009 - 2010). Advised: Monica Lara
Dissertation Committee Member, "Language Ideologies, Language Attitudes, and Discourse: African American English in a Middle School." Completed, (2008 - 2010).
Advised: Joyelle Payne
Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Literacy Skills of Grade 6 Students in Kompong Thom Province." Completed, (2009).
Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Strategy Use by Successful English as a Second Language Students in Cambodia." Completed, (2009).
Advised: Mam Sary
Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Improving Khmer Language Instruction for Foreigners through Authentic Assessment." Completed, (2009).
Advised: Mok Sophanny
Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Challenges of Khmer Language Learning for Foreigners." Completed, (2009).
Advised: Sok Chhorn
Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Preparedness of Performance of Primary Teachers who Received Alternative Teaching Training for Junior High School Teaching." Completed, (2009).
Advised: You Sophea
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Language Learning Strategy Use and Language
Achievement for American College Learners of Chinese as a Foreign Language." Completed, (2008 - 2009).
Advised: Ko-Yin Sung
Dissertation Committee Member, "Teaching English language learners: Teacher candidates' language beliefs." Completed, (2008 - 2009).
Advised: Carmen Caceda
Dissertation Committee Member, "Interactional Feedback and L2 Lexical Development: Recasts and Prompts in the Adult ESL Classroom." Completed, (2008).
Advised: Gatis Dilans
Dissertation Committee Member, "Recipe Book or Tool Belt? The Master Narratives in Arizona's SEI Training." Completed, (2008).
Advised: Sarah Catherine K. Moore
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Learning your Heritage Language While Learning English: Chinese American Children's Bilingual and Biliteracy Development in Heritage Language and Public Schools." Completed, (2007 - 2008).
Advised: Chang Pu
Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Multilingual American Identity and National Security: The Role of Foreign Languages in the Post 9/11." Completed, (2007). Advised: Rita Radke
Dissertation Committee Member, "Working the system: Low-income Latino Student Academic Achievement." Completed, (2005 - 2006).
Advised: Belinda Shouten
Dissertation Committee Member, "The invisible and the visible: Language Socialization in a Chinese Heritage School." Completed, (2005 - 2006).
Advised: Li Jia
Dissertation Committee Member, "Cultivating Cross-cultural Communicative
Competence Through Intercultural Language Socialization." Completed, (2005 - 2006).
Advised: Xisong Shi
Dissertation Committee Member, "Mediating Language, Literacy and Bilingualism: Community Liaisons as Cultural and Linguistic Brokers." Completed, (2004 - 2005).
Advised: Gisselle Edmund
Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Investigating Pragmatic Competence in Thai Students' English Speech Acts." Completed, (2004 - 2005).
Advised: Chatwara Suwannamai
SERVICE Department Service
2007 - Present Committee Chair, MA-Teaching English as a Second Language Program Committee
2007 - Present Graduate Advisor of Record, MA-Teaching English as a Second Language Program
2004 - Present Committee Member, Culture, Literacy, and Language Doctoral Program Committee
2012 Committee Member, Assistant Professor Search Committee (Fall 2012) 2012 Committee Member, Culture, Literacy, and Language Doctoral Program
Steering Committee
2012 Committee Chair, VAP Search Committee 1 (Summer 2012) 2012 Committee Chair, VAP Search Committee 2 (Fall 2012) 2009 - 2012 Committee Chair, Graduate Program Oversight Committee
2005 - 2012 Committee Chair, Academic Policy and Curriculum Studies Committee 2011 Committee Chair, Visiting Assistant Professor (MA-TESL) Search
Committee (2011)
2007 - 2008 Department Faculty Library Liason
2006 - 2008 Committee Member, Doctoral Studies Steering Committee 2006 - 2008 Committee Member, Strategic Planning Committee
2005 - 2008 Committee Chair, Technology Committee
2004 - 2008 Committee Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on Teaching
2007 Committee Member, Assistant Professor MA-TESL Search Committee 2007 Committee Chair, BBL Faculty Retreat Planning Committee
2006 - 2007 Committee Member, Assistant Professor MA-TESL Search Committee 2006 Committee Member, VAP (MA-TESL) Search Committee
2004 - 2006 Committee Member, MA Self-Assessment Committee
2005 Coordinator - TESOL Professionals from Southeast A, Coordinator, TESOL Professionals Delegation from Thailand, Laos, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armendia, Balabus, Burma, and Ukraine
College Service
2010 - Present Committee Member, Ad Hoc COEHD Scholarship Committee
2010 - 2012 ESL Program Area Representative, Teacher Education Advisory Committee
2010 - 2012 Coordinator, Workshop in English as a Foreign Language Methods and Approaches for Anyang Normal University EFL Teachers
2009 - 2012 Committee Member, Assessment Committee
2005 - 2012 Committee Member, College Academic Policy and Curriculum Studies Comittee
2009 Committee Member, Edvance Research Collaboration Exploratory Committee
2007 - 2008 Committee Member, Appeals Review Committee
2005 - 2007 Committee Member, Administrative and Agenda Committee of the University Graduate Council
2005 - 2007 Faculty Advisor, Dean's Student Leadership Advisory Council
2005 - 2007 Committee Member, Standing Committee on Technology
2007 Instructor, Language Learning and Technology Presentation for Visiting International TESOL Faculty
2005 - 2006 On-Site Coordinator - Fulbright American Studies
University Service
2011 - Present Charter Member, Phi Kappa Phi, University of Texas at San Antonio 2008 - Present Member, Office of International Programs, Student Fulbright Scholar
Application Proposal Review and Evaluation Committee
2007 - Present Committee Member, UTSA Council on International Programs, University of Texas at San Antonio
2006 - Present Faculty Advisor, Latter-Day Saints Student Association
2013 - 2015 Committee Member, Faculty Senate Research Committee, University of Texas at San Antonio
2013 Committee Member, U.S. Student Fulbright National Screening Committee, Institute for International Education
2012 Committee Member, Research Advisory Board, University of Texas at San Antonio
2011 Member, Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Institutional Review Board
