Keynote Speakers

Dr. Lo Yueh Yea, Assistant Professor

Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Biography: Dr Lo Yueh Yea is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, whose academic work is anchored in language literacy education, TESOL, ESL, academic writing, pedagogy, and professional teacher development. Her scholarship examines how multilingual learners develop English language proficiency, academic voice, writing competence, and literacy practices across diverse educational contexts. With a strong focus on formative assessment, feedback, classroom-based pedagogy, and technology-enhanced learning, her work speaks directly to the evolving needs of English language education in an increasingly digital and innovation-driven era. Her research on AI-assisted writing assessment and human scoring judgment contributes to current debates on fairness, reliability, ethics, and the role of teacher expertise in educational innovation. Dr. Lo is also committed to professional teacher development through reflective practice, lesson study, and collaborative approaches to improving classroom instruction. By bridging language literacy, pedagogical innovation, teacher learning, and responsible AI integration, her work offers timely insights for educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking to strengthen teaching, assessment, and learning in the age of educational transformation.

Topic: Advancing Multilingual Education Through Feedback Literacy, Digital Pedagogy, and Professional Teacher Development for Equitable Futures

Abstract: In an increasingly multilingual, digital, and interconnected world, education systems must prepare learners not only to acquire English language proficiency but also to develop academic voice, literacy confidence, and meaningful participation in diverse knowledge communities. This keynote explores how multilingual education can be advanced through three interrelated priorities: feedback literacy, digital pedagogy, and professional teacher development. Drawing on perspectives from TESOL, ESL education, academic writing, formative assessment, and classroom-based pedagogy, the presentation highlights the importance of feedback that supports reflection, learner agency, and writing development. It also examines how digital tools and technology-enhanced learning environments can expand opportunities for personalised, inclusive, and responsive language learning. At the same time, sustainable educational transformation requires teachers who are professionally empowered to design effective pedagogies, interpret learners’ needs, and integrate innovation with critical awareness. By positioning teachers as curriculum designers, feedback facilitators, and agents of equity, the keynote argues for a more human-centred approach to educational advancement. Ultimately, the presentation calls for multilingual education that bridges linguistic development, pedagogical innovation, and social inclusion, offering pathways toward equitable futures for learners, teachers, and institutions across diverse educational contexts in the twenty-first century.