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Willy Renandya

Willy Renandya is an Indonesian-born, now Singaporean, language teacher educator, applied linguist, and researcher specializing in second/foreign language pedagogy and extensive reading. He is an advocate for extensive reading as a method for language acquisition[1][2][3][4][5].

Renandya is the first Principal Lecturer at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He is an active contributor to and moderator of Teacher Voices, an active language teacher professional development forum, which, incidentally, he started. Teacher Voices comprises "English teaching professionals from some 40 different countries" in diverse settings: "some teach in schools while others teach in college; some just started their teaching career while others have had years of teaching experience"[6].

He specializes in the teaching and researching of reading and listening. These two focus areas are where his teaching and research interests converge.[7] He is also one of the executive directors in The Extensive Reading Foundation. The ER Foundation is a "not-for-profit, charitable organization whose purpose is to support and promote extensive reading as an effective tool for language learning"[8].

Renandya is an academic and TESOL educator who enjoys and is very willing to share his knowledge with other language educators, be it at conferences or talks or workshops. As such, he has created his website, Willy’s ELT Corner, and a Youtube channel to engage with other ELT professionals.

Personal[edit]

He is married with three children. He enjoys walking, travelling and networking.

Education [edit]

Renandya received his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) at IKIP Sanata Dharma, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in 1977. He obtained his first Master of Arts (M.A.) (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) from the same university in 1982. He went on to obtain his second M.A. (Teaching English as a Second Language) from the University of Hawaii-Manoa, USA, in 1989. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Educational Psychology) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, in 1993.

Career[edit]

1996 - 2008: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, Singapore[edit]

Language Specialist[edit]

Renandya began his career in Singapore as a Language Specialist in the SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, Singapore. He was a Language Specialist there from 1996 to 2008. During this period, he took on the role of Head, Specialists Department (2005-2006), and subsequently as Head, Language Education and Research Department (2007-2008).

2009 - present: NIE, NTU, Singapore[edit]

Senior Lecturer (2009-2016)[edit]

Renandya moved to the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2009 as a Senior Lecturer. He headed the Teachers’ Language Development Centre (a language centre within the English Language & Literature Academic Group) from 2010 to 2012. It is a centre that provides a suite of language development courses for preservice teachers during their teacher education.

Principal Lecturer (2017-2024)[edit]

Renandya was promoted to be NIE's first Principal Lecturer in 2017. He was promoted largely based on his extensive list of publications, frequent invitations to be a keynote/plenary speaker in many parts of Asia[9][10][11][12] due to his authority in the areas of extensive listening and reading[13][14][15][16], and his many teaching engagements in Asia (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, among others)[17]. He remained the only Principal Lecturer at the NIE until 2023, when the second Principal Lecturer was appointed.

Mentorship and Support for Junior Colleagues[edit]

Renandya has been actively involved in mentoring junior colleagues, offering support and guidance in both publishing and conference presentations. He plays a crucial role in facilitating opportunities for them to present as keynote speakers at regional conferences by leveraging his professional network and recommending them to various conference organizers. Renandya not only assists in identifying suitable conferences but also provides comprehensive advice on crafting impactful presentations. Furthermore, he offers detailed guidance on preparing papers for journal submissions, advising on key focus areas, structure, and adherence to academic standards. His mentorship aims to enhance the visibility and academic contributions of his junior colleagues within the scholarly community.

Mid-2024 onwards: Retirement from active phase of career[edit]

Renandya is scheduled to retire from the active phase of his academic career in mid-2024. Following his retirement, he will transition to a more relaxed phase of his career, continuing to serve as an adjunct faculty member with the English Language & Literature Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University.

Publications[18][19][20][edit]

Google Scholar Citation profile

Renandya has been listed in the top 10 Singapore Scientists Education ranking in 2024[21] according to the Alper-Doger Scientific Index. In addition, he has a high Google Scholar Citation profile (accessed 17 May 2024).

Notable publications (non-exhaustive)[edit]

Yeo, M. A., Renandya, W. A., & Tangkiengsirisin, S. (2022). Re-envisioning Academic Publication: From “Publish or Perish” to “Publish and Flourish”. RELC Journal, 53(1), 266-275. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688220979092

Chang, A. C.-S., & Renandya, W. A. (2021). The Effect of Narrow Reading on L2 Learners’ Vocabulary Acquisition. RELC Journal, 52(3), 493-508. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688219871387

Lim, S.C., & Renandya, W.A. (2020). Efficacy of Written Corrective Feedback in Writing Instruction: A Meta-Analysis. TESL-EJ, 24(3), 1-26.

Chang, A., Millett, S., & Renandya, W. A. (2019). Developing Listening Fluency through Supported Extensive Listening Practice. RELC Journal, 50(3), 422-438. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688217751468

Floris, F.D., & Renandya, W.A. (2019). Unlocking the potential of SAMR. English Teaching Professional, 120, 55-57.

Hanington, L.M., & Renandya, W. A. (2019). They need to read. Modern English Teacher, 28(1), 38-41.

Renandya, W.A., Jacobs, G.M., Krashen, S., & Ong, C.H.M. (2019). The power of reading: Case histories of second and foreign language readers. Language and Language Teaching, 8(1), 10-14.

Renandya, W.A., & Hu, G.W. ( Eds.). (2018). Teaching Listening: The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching. New York: Wiley Blackwell.

Floris, F.D., & Renandya, W.A. (2018). A modern take on an ancient art. Modern English Teacher, 27(3), 63-66.

Renandya, W.A., & Jacobs, G.M. (2017). Cooperative learning: Addressing implementation issues. International Journal of English Language Teaching, 12(2), 101-112.

Floris, F.D. & Renandya, W.A. (2017). Transforming the teaching of listening and reading using the SAMR model. Modern English Teacher, 26(4), 41-44.

Jiang, D., Renandya, W.A., & Zhang, L.J. (2017). Evaluating ELT Multimedia Courseware from the Cognit ive Theory of Multimedia Learning Perspective. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 30(7), 726-744.

Jacobs, G.M., & Renandya, W.A. (2017). Using positive Education to enliven the teaching of reading. RELC Journal, 48(2), 256-263.

Chang, C.S., & Renandya, W.A. (2017). Current practi ce of extensive reading in Asia: Teachers' perceptions. The Reading Matrix, 17(1), 40-58.

Le, V.C., & Renandya, W.A. (2017). Teachers' English proficiency and classroom language use: A conversation analysis study. RELC Journal, 48(1), DOI:10.1177/0033688217690935.

Loh, J. & Renandya, W. (2015). Exploring adaptations of materials and methods: Acase from Singapore. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 4(2), 93-111.

Renandya, W.A. (2014). Motivation in the second language classroom. TESOL International Association.

Renandya, W. A., Hu, G., & Xiang, Y. (2015). Extensive Reading Coursebooks in China. RELC Journal, 46(3), 255-273. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688215609216

Alsagoff, L., McKay, S. L., Hu, G. W., Renandya, W. (Ed.). (2012). Principles and practices for teaching English as an international language. Routledge.

Renandya, W. A., & Ward, C. S. (2007). Focus on Fluency: Conversation Skills for Intermediate Students of English. SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

Renandya, W. A. (2007). The Power of Extensive Reading. RELC Journal, 38(2), 133-149. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688207079578

Renandya, W. A. (Ed.). (2003). Methodology and materia ls design in language teaching: Current perceptions and practices and their implications. SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

Richards, J.C., & Renandya, W.A. (Eds.). (2002). Methodology in language teaching: An anthology of current practice. Cambridge University Press.

Renandya, W. A., Sundara Rajan, B. R., & Jacobs, G. M. (1999). Extensive Reading With Adult Learners of English as a Second Language. RELC Journal, 30(1), 39-60. https://doi.org/10.1177/003368829903000103

Advocacy for Regional Journal Publications[edit]

Renandya advocates for publishing in regional journals, emphasizing the importance of disseminating significant research findings within the region. He contends that many language educators in the area have better access to regional journals[22][23][24][25][26], which tend to be free access, in contrast to international journals that are typically subscription-based[27][28]. This underscores the necessity of regional publications for effective communication of relevant research[29][30].

Publications in regional journals[edit]

Renandya, W.A., Ivone, F.M., & Hidayati, M. (2021). Extensive reading: Top ten implementation issues. JACET Journal , 65(1), 30-45.

Renandya, W.A., Ivone, F.M., & Hidayati, M. (2021). Extensive reading: Top ten implementation issues. JACET Journal , 65(1), 30-45.

Yu, M., & Renandya, W.A. (2021). A Corpus-based Study of the Vocabulary Profile of High School English Textbooks in China. LEARN Journal, 14(1), 28-49.

Thompson, A.A., & Renandya, W.A. (2020). Use of Gesture for Correcting Pronunciation Errors. TEFLIN Journal, 31(2), 342-359.

Xavier, C.A., Hing, M.H., & Renandya, W.A. (2020). Grammar in Writing: Teachers' Reflections. PASAA: A Journal of Language and Teaching, 60, 199-221.

Floris, F.D., & Renandya, W.A. (2020). Promoting the Value of Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers.. PASAA, 59(1), 1-19.

Chong, M. Y. C., Renandya, W. A., & Rong, N. Q. (2019). Demotivation in L2 classrooms: Teacher and Learner Factors. LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 12(2), 64-75.

Soong, N. S., & Renandya, W.A. (2019). An analysis of the cognitive rigour of questions used in secondary school English language textbooks in Singapore. Asian Journal of English Language Studies. AJELS, 7(2 ), 169-188.

Renandya, W.A., Krashen, S., & Jacobs, G.M. (2018). The potential of series books: How narrow reading leads to advanced L2 proficiency. LEARN Journal, 11(2), 148-154.

Renandya, W. A., Hamied, F. A., & Nurkamto, J. (2018). English Language Proficiency in Indonesia: Issues and Prospects. Journal of AsiaTEFL, 15(3), 618-629.

Renandya, W.A., & Floris, F.D. (2018). Supporting teacher research. ETAS Journal, 35(3), 54-55.

Jacobs, G.M., Heike, T., & Renandya, W.A. (2018). Explicit Inclusion of Thinking Skills in the Learning of Second Languages. LEARN Journal, 11(1), 15-25.





References[edit]

  1. ^ Renandya, Willy A. (August 2007). "The Power of Extensive Reading". RELC Journal. 38 (2): 133–149. doi:10.1177/0033688207079578. ISSN 0033-6882.
  2. ^ Renandya, W.A. & Jacobs, G.M. (2002). Extensive Reading: Why aren't we all doing it? In J. C. Richards & W. A. Renandya (eds), Methodology in language teaching: An anthology of current practice (pp. 295-302). Cambridge University Press.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Renandya, Willy A.; Jacobs, George M. (2016), Renandya, Willy A.; Widodo, Handoyo Puji (eds.), "Extensive Reading and Listening in the L2 Classroom", English Language Teaching Today: Linking Theory and Practice, Cham: Springer International Publishing, pp. 97–110, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-38834-2_8, ISBN 978-3-319-38834-2, retrieved 2024-05-19
  4. ^ Renandya, Willy A.; Sundara Rajan, B.R.; Jacobs, George M. (June 1999). "Extensive Reading With Adult Learners of English as a Second Language". RELC Journal. 30 (1): 39–60. doi:10.1177/003368829903000103. ISSN 0033-6882.
  5. ^ Chang, C.S., & Renandya, W.A. (2017). "Current practice of extensive reading in Asia: Teachers' perceptions" (PDF). The Reading Matrix. 17 (1): 40–58.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ madhukarkc25 (2016-09-01). "Willy A. Renandya". NNEST of the month Blog. Retrieved 2024-05-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  9. ^ "Dr Willy Renandya speaks at Public Lecture and Open House at Universitas Negeri Malang". National Institute of Education (NIE). Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  10. ^ "Conference 2022". Regional Language Centre. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  11. ^ Renandya, Willy. "The 4th UNNES-TEFLIN National Conference". The 4th UNNES-TEFLIN National Conference. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  12. ^ Renandya, Willy. "28th Annual KOTESOL Conference 2021: Re-envisioning ELT Altogether" (PDF). Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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