Ronald P. Leow

Ronald P. Leow is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director of Spanish Language Instruction at Georgetown University's Department of Spanish and Portuguese within the College. His expertise spans language curriculum development, instructed second language acquisition (ISLA), psycholinguistics, and computer-assisted language learning (CALL). He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Dr. Leow's research focuses on cognitive processes in L2 learning, written corrective feedback (WCF), and pedagogical applications of SLA theories. He has conducted workshops globally on teacher education and curriculum design. His work bridges SLA theory with classroom practice, emphasizing empirical methodologies like eye-tracking and think-aloud protocols.

Key themes in his publications include task-based language teaching, the role of awareness in learning, and the integration of technology in language education. He advocates for curricula that align research findings with practical instructional strategies, promoting depth of processing in L2 acquisition.