Speakers

Detailed Bio

Associate Professor Punchalee Wasanasomsithi, based at Chulalongkorn University Language Institute, is a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience in English Language Teaching (ELT). Holding a Ph.D. in Language Education from Indiana University, she specialises in writing assessment and learner emotive responses. As Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and editor-in-chief of PASAA Journal, she shapes Thailand’s ELT landscape. Her research on assessment literacy equips teachers with tools to provide supportive feedback, enhancing student outcomes. Wasanasomsithi’s international presentations and publications continue to influence writing instruction globally.

Impact Story:

In 2021, Associate Professor Punchalee Wasanasomsithi introduced a new writing assessment framework at Chulalongkorn University, impacting 5,000 students. The framework, tested over a year, improved student feedback quality by 25%, according to course evaluations. A lecturer noted, “Punchalee’s approach made assessments more supportive and engaging.” Her research on emotive responses has inspired Thai educators to adopt learner-centered testing, aligning with her mission to enhance ELT through empathetic and effective assessment practices.