Prof. Po‑Han Lin Director 林柏翰 副教授

Research Areas

• Cognitive Load Theory in Computer‑assisted Learning
• Visual Working Memory / Short‑term Memory
• Language Learning (EFL and CSL)
  • Incidental Vocabulary and Spelling Learning (English as a Foreign Language)
  • Willingness to Communicate (Chinese as a Second Language Learning)
• International Students’ Adaptation
• Intercultural Education
• Global Education

Education

Ph.D. (2015), National Central University, Taiwan — Education
Dissertation: Enhancement of Spatial Ability: Gender Difference and Spatial Training

M.A. (2005), University of Iowa, U.S. — Psychological & Brain Science
Thesis: Interference in Visual Short‑term Memory

B.S. (2002), University of Iowa, U.S. — Psychology

H.S. Diploma (1998), Saint Louis High School, Honolulu, HI, U.S.

Journal Publications

1. Wu, W‑C., Ting, K‑Y., & Lin, P.‑H.* (accepted). The Impact of Generative AI Tools on Language Teaching and Learning: Investigating Prospective Teachers’ Self‑Directed Learning. European Journal of Teacher Education【SSCI】 *Corresponding Author
2. Lin, P.‑H.* (submitted). Exploring the Current Status of Research on International Education Preparation for Preservice Teachers: A Systematic Review of Journal Articles and Theses Published in Taiwan. Journal of Taiwan Education Studies.
3. Lin, P.‑H.* (2024). Perceived Challenges and Solution Strategies for Out‑of‑Field Teaching Issues Observed Under the 2030 Bilingual Policy in Taiwan. Taiwan Educational Review Monthly, 13(1), 114‑121.
4. Li, P. Y., Wang, B. W., & Lin, P.‑H.* (2023). A Study on Willingness to Communicate in the Chinese Language of the New Generation of Chinese in Indonesia, Thailand, and Laos. Journal of Chinese Language Teaching, 20(2), 71‑112. 【THCI】 *Corresponding Author
5. Yang, H.‑L.; Chou, K.‑R.; Lee, S.‑C.; Lin, P.‑H.; Chiang, H.‑Y. (2023). Test‑Retest Reliability and Random Measurement Error of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire in Older Adults With Subjective Memory Complaints. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 9, 23337214231171981. https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214231171981 【Scopus】
6. Lin, P.‑H., & Tian, N.‑Q. (2022). A study on Taiwanese professors teaching foreign students in English: A case study of an international master's degree program in education. In H.‑J. Huang & L.‑J. Wu (Eds.), International education in universities: Trends, issues, and prospects (pp. 139‑171). Wu‑Nan Book Inc. (Book Chapter)
7. Lin, P.‑H., Wu, L. J.*, & Hwang, J. J. (2021). The Cultivation of Intercultural Competence from a Student Teacher: Stories from Study Abroad in Vietnam. Journal of Taiwan Education Studies, 2(1), 81‑111. *Corresponding Author
8. Chiang, H. Y., Lee, S.‑C., Lin, P.‑H., Chou, C.Y., & Hsieh, C.L. (2020). Development of a computerized adaptive testing system assessing social knowledge in people with Schizophrenia. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4):7404205050p1‑7404205050p9. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2020.036293【SSCI】
9. Lin, P.‑H.*, Chu, W. H., & Li, P. Y. (2019). Explore the level of willingness to communicate and its associative factors among CSL (Chinese as a second language) students in Taiwan. Journal of Chinese Language Teaching, 16(4), 65‑97. 【THCI】 *Corresponding Author
10. Lin, P.‑H., Tong, Y. C., Lin, G. H., Hsueh, I‑P., & Hsieh, C. L. (2019). A Review of Psychometric Properties of Executive Function Outcome Measurements Frequently Used in Patients with Stroke. Journal of Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association, 37(1), 7‑40.【TSCI】
11. Lin, P.‑H., & Yeh, S.‑C. (2019). How motion‑control influences a VR‑supported technology for mental rotation learning: From the perspectives of playfulness, gender difference, and Technology Acceptance Model. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 45(4), 666‑675. DOI:10.1080/10447318.2019.1571784 【SSCI】
12. Chu, W. H., & Lin, P.‑H.* (2018). A Comparison of the Chinese Reading and Listening Comprehension Performances of the Students from the “Sphere of Chinese Language Influence” and “Non‑influenced” Countries. Journal of Chinese Language Teaching, 15(1), 85‑116. 【THCI】 *Corresponding Author
13. Lin, P‑H., Liu, T. C., & Paas, F. (2017). Effects of spell checkers on English as a second language students’ incidental spelling learning: A cognitive load perspective. Reading and Writing, 30(7), 1501‑1525. 【SSCI】
14. Yeh, S.‑C., Wang, J.‑L., Wang, C.‑Y., Lin, P‑H., Chen, G.‑D., & Rizzo, A. (2013). Motion controllers for learners to manipulate and interact with 3D objects for mental rotation training. British Journal of Educational Technology, 45(4), 666‑675. 【SSCI】
15. Lin, P‑H., and Luck, S. J. (2012). Proactive interference does not meaningfully distort visual working memory capacity estimates in canonical change detection task. Frontiers in Psychology, 3(42), 1‑9. 【SSCI】
16. Liu, T. C., & Lin, P‑H. (2011). What comes with technological convenience? Exploring the behaviors and performances of learning with computer‑mediated dictionaries. Computers in Human Behavior, 27, 373‑383. 【SSCI】
17. Lin, P‑H., & Luck, S. (2009). The influence of similarity on visual working memory representations. Visual Cognition, 17(3), 356‑372. 【SSCI】
18. Gupta, P., Lipinski, J. Abbs, B., & Lin, P‑H. (2005) Serial position effects in nonword repetition. Journal of Memory and Language, 53(1), 141‑162. 【SSCI】
19. Gupta, P., Lipinski, J., Abbs, B., Lin, P‑H., Aktunc, E., Ludden, D., Martin, N, & Newman, R. (2004) Space aliens and nonwords: Stimuli for investigating the learning of novel word‑meaning pairs. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments & Computers, 36(4), 599‑603. 【SSCI】

Conference Presentations

1. Lin, P.‑H.* (2024). Enhancing Intercultural Competence With the 6E Instruction Model for Elementary EMI Classes. Presented at the 2024 ESBB International TESOL Conference & KOTESOL National Conference. Gwangju Metropolitan City, Korea. English Scholars Beyond Borders & Korea TESOL, 12‑13 October 2024.
2. Madela, A. N., Lin, P.‑H.*, & Kao, C. W. (2024). Out‑of‑Field Teaching Experience: A Case Study of Foreign Teachers in Taiwan. Presented at the 2024 International Conference on “Creative English Teaching and Business Management.” New Taipei City, Taiwan. Chihlee University of Technology, 27 September 2024. *Corresponding Author
3. Wang, C.P., Lin, P.‑H.*, & Huang, B.R. (2023). Global citizenship competencies, new immigrant youths' hybrid identity, and social justice‑ Taiwan observation under the globalization condition. Presented at the 2023 XX ISA World Congress of Sociology. Melbourne, Australia. International Sociological Association, 28 June 2023. *Oral Presenter
4. Lin, P.‑H.* (2022). A Systematic Literature Review on International Student’s Adaptation Research Published in Taiwan. Presented at the 2022 Intercultural Learning and Adjustment Online International Conference. Taipei, Taiwan. National Taipei University of Education. 2022.10.30. *Corresponding Author
5. 林柏翰*、廖映筑、Sudtida P.(2022)。探究在臺國際學生與國際畢業生的跨文化溝通能力。發表於2022 跨文化學習與適應線上國際研討會。台北，臺灣。國立臺北教育大學，2022.10.30。*通訊作者
6. 林柏翰。(2021)。以文化適應、課堂溝通及導生溝通為例，探究國際學程教學之基礎：跨文化溝通。發表於 2021 亞洲比較教育學術發展：理論與實踐國際研討會。南投縣，臺灣。國立暨南國際大學。2021.11.27。
7. 許慈雯、林柏翰*。(2021)。國際跨文化素養培育之實證研究:以師資培育學生為例。發表於 2021 跨文化素養與全球教育:新視野、執行與評量國際學術研討會。台北，臺灣。國立臺北教育大學，2021.11.20。*通訊作者
8. Jha, G. & Lin, P.‑H.* (2021). Exploring the Socio‑cultural Adjustment Issues and Coping Strategies of International Students of the New South‑bound Countries in Taiwan. Presented at the 2021 Intercultural Competence and Global Education: New Perspective, Implementation & Evaluation. Taipei, Taiwan. National Taipei University of Education. 2021.11.20. *Corresponding Author
9. Thompson, G. vd. M., Hsu, T‑W., & Lin, P.‑H.* (2021). Exploring the Intercultural Competence of Students of Teacher Education Program: A Case Study from an Educational University in North Part of Taiwan. Presented at the 2021 Intercultural Competence and Global Education: New Perspective, Implementation & Evaluation. Taipei, Taiwan. National Taipei University of Education. 2021.11.20. *Corresponding Author
10. 李培毓、林柏翰*、陳翡麗。（2021）。非目的語環境下印尼華裔新生代的華語溝通策略研究。發表於第十三屆世界華語文教學國際學術研討會。台北，臺灣。國立臺灣師範大學，2021.07.09‑11。*通訊作者
11. Lin, P‑H. (2019). Examine the willingness to communicate in the Chinese language among Southeast Asian students across different situational contexts and interlocutors and explore its influencing factors. Presented at the 4th International Chinese Language Teaching Symposium, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. Huaqiao University, 2019.10.25‑28.
12. Lin, P‑ H., & Chu, W. H. (2018). Examine the Chinese "willingness to communicate" of international students in Taiwan in different "contexts" and "interlocutors" and explore the correlation between students’ “willingness to communicate” and their “speaking skills.” Presented at the 17th International Annual Conference of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Hualien, Taiwan. Dong Hua University, 2018.12.21‑23.
13. Lin, P‑H., Lin, G. H., & Hsueh, I. P. (2018). A review of psychometric properties of executive function outcome measurements frequently used in patients with stroke. Presented at the 2018 Occupational Therapists Union of the Republic of China Conference. Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Chang Gung University, 2018.07.01.
14. Lin, P‑ H., & Chu, W. H. (2017). Explore the Chinese "willingness to communicate" among international students in Taiwan and understand the factors affecting it: Examine the effects of "mother tongue background" and "speaking ability" on "willingness to communicate." Presented at the 16th International Annual Conference of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Hsinchu, Taiwan. Tsinghua University, 2017.12.22‑24.
15. Lin, P‑ H., & Chu, W. H. (2017). Comparing Chinese‑character cultural‑circle and non‑cultural students’ reading and listen comprehensions on Chinese as a second language. Represented at the 2nd symposium on Chinese Language Teaching in the Sphere of Chinese Language Influence. Hsinchu, Taiwan, National Tsing Hua University, 2017.2.18‑19.
16. Chu, W. H., Kuo, C. W., & Lin, P‑ H. (2016). A longitudinal study on international student’s Chinese pronunciation development: A comparison between tone language and non‑tone language. Presented at the 15th International Annual Conference of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Chungli, Taiwan. Chung Yuan Christian University, 2016.12.23‑25.
17. Lin, P‑ H., Tzu, T. C., & Kuo, Y. C. (2010). Exploring the effects of computer‑assisted spelling checker in word learning in terms of cognitive load. The 4th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2010, 79. (link)
18. Lin, P‑H., Andrew, H., & Luck, S. (2005) Similarity does not produce interference between visual working memory representations. Journal of Vision, 5(8), Abstract 616, p.616a (link)
19. Lin, P‑H., & Luck, S. (2004) Similarity and interference in visual working memory. Journal of Vision, 4(8), Abstract 395, p.395a. (link)

Research Grant as Principal Investigator
✦Excluding co-investigator grants

• 2024‑2026 Ministry of Education NTUE Grant: The Practices of Issue‑based Curriculum Integration To Enrich Teacher’s Training Education.
• 2024‑2025 Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research Grant (MOE). Integrating Multimodal Literacy‑Oriented and UbD Outcome‑Based Teaching in Educational Technology Courses: Cultivating Future EMI Teachers' Interdisciplinary AI Literacy and Teaching Practice Skills.
• 2025‑2026 Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research Grant (MOE). Combining Self‑Directed Learning and Community‑Based Learning in Achieving Multicultural Education: Assisting Future Taiwanese and International EMI Teachers in Deepening Understanding of Taiwan and Cultivating Their Global Citizenship Competence.
• 2023‑2024 National Science and Technology Council Research Grant (NSTC). Examine the long‑term effect of a newly developed multicultural education class on enhancing international students' intercultural competence and adaptation
• 2022‑2023 Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research Grant (MOE). From Theory to Practice: Examining the Effectiveness of Blended Learning Combined with the 6E Plus C&E Model in Enhancing Foreign Students' Willingness to Speak and Lesson Planning Skills
• 2021‑2022 National Science and Technology Council Research Grant (NSTC). Development and Verification of a Series of International Student Adjustment Tests: Innovated Computerized Adaptive Perceived Cultural Distance Test and its Teaching Research

Professional Service — Reviewer

1. 2017.01‑present / Computers & Education Journal【SSCI】
2. 2018.06‑present / International Journal of Multilingualism
3. 2019.04‑present / Journal of Industrial Information Integration
4. 2020.05‑present / Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching【SSCI】
5. 2022.07‑present / Journal of Language and Education【Scopus】
6. 2023.08‑present / International Journal of Educational Research【SSCI】
7. 2023.08‑present / European Journal of Psychology of Education【SSCI】
8. 2023.08‑present / 課程與教學季刊 (Curriculum & Instruction Quarterly)【TSSCI】
9. 2025.05‑present / Humanities and Social Sciences Communications【SSCI】
10. 2025.06‑present / TESOL Communications