VERNER BICKLEY, MBE, PhD., M.A., Dip. Ed., LRAM, LGSM, FCIL, FRSA
PUBLICATIONS, RECORDINGS & BROADCASTS
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BOOKS
- English for the Certificate (an adaptation of a book by Janet Scobie), George Allen and Unwin, 1958.
- Reading and Interpretation (with C. Godfrey), University of London Press, 1958.
- Reading and Understanding (with C. Godfrey), University of London Press, 1959.
- A New Malayan Songbook (with F. Mace), University of London Press, 1959.
- Poems to Enjoy (7 volumes), University of London Press, 1959.
- English Language Practice for Malaysia (with K. Methold), Hulton Educational Publications, 1963.
- English Language Practice for Thailand (with K. Methold), Hulton Educational Publications, 1963.
- Twentieth Century English (with K. Methold), 4 Vols. University of London Press, 1966.
- Systematic Composition (with K. Methold), University of London Press, 1966.
- Progressive English Exercises (with K. Methold), University of London Press, 1966.
- Easy English (audio-visual package with four books, plus audio cassettes), Readers’ Digest, Tokyo, 1968.
- A Proposal for Wise Use of Ocean Resources: A Pacific Perspective. A Technical Report for the OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, Pacific Circle Consortium (with John Brownell and Kathleen Wilson). Honolulu. East-West Center, 1979. 32pp.
- Cultural Relations in the Global Community (Ed. with J. Philip), Abhinav Publications, New Delhi, 1981.
- Future Directions in English Language Teacher Education , (Ed.). Hong Kong Government Press, 1986.
- Re-Exploring CELT (Continuing Education for Language Teachers), (Ed.). Hong Kong Government Press, 1987.
- Poems to Enjoy (3 Vols). Hong Kong Educational Publishing Co., Hong Kong, 1988.
- Languages in Education in a Bi-Lingual or Multi-lingual Setting (Ed.). Hong Kong Government Press, 1988.
- Teaching and Learning Styles Within and Across Cultures: Implications for Language Pedagogy (Ed.). Hong Kong Government Press, 1989.
- Language Use, Language Teaching and the Curriculum (Ed.). Hong Kong Government Press, 1991.
- Where From Here? Issues Relating to the Planning, Managing and Implementation of Language Teaching and Training Programmes in the 90s (Ed.). Hong Kong Government Press, 1991.
- English for the Office (with cassette tapes). The Commercial Press, Hong Kong, 1995.
- On Target. 12 workbooks and 3 course books published by the Oxford University Press, 1997.
- Searching for Frederick, An autobiographical guide to processes of biographical research and language education. Asia 2000 Press, Hong Kong, 2001.
- Language and the Young Learner in Hong Kong. A Critical and Historical survey of Kindergarten Education in the SAR. SKH St. Peter’s Church, Castle Peak, Hong Kong, 2004.
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CHAPTERS, ARTICLES & TV SCRIPTS
- 27 scripts written for the radio programme, The Road to English , Radio Republik Indonesia, Djakarta, 1962.
- “It Depends What You Mean,” English by Radio and TV Journal, British Broadcasting Corporation, 1965.
- “Theories of Language and New Approaches to Language Teaching in Britain”, ELEC Bulletin, Tokyo, 1967.
- “Johann Komensky and the Visual Element in Language Teaching,” Bulletin, Institute for Research in Language Teaching, Tokyo, 1967.
- “Linguistic and Cross-Cultural Factors Affecting Attainment in English,” Journal of English Teaching, Tokyo, 1970.
- “Presenting Poetry in the English Language Class, Five Broadcasts for the Listen and Teach Series, British Broadcasting Corporation, 1971.
- Twenty Scripts for the NHK (Japan Broadcasting Company) TV Series, “How English Works,” 1970.
- “Teaching Language and Culture,” Modern English Teaching, Tokyo, 1973.
- “Cultural Aspects of Language Imposition in Malay, Singapore and Indonesia,” Topics in Culture Learning, Honolulu, 1983.
- “The Pacific Cultural Centres Programme,” Topics in Culture Learning, Honolulu, 1974.
- “Culture, Cognition and the Curriculum,” Culture Learning Institute Report, Honolulu, 1975.
- (with B. Bullard and R. Leestma) “Education for International Understanding, “ Exchange Journal, Washington, Spring, 1977.
- “Cross-Cultural, Cross-National Education: The Greatest Resource.” Culture Learning Institute Report, Honolulu, 1978.
- “English Teaching in Burma,” in English Around the World, English-Speaking Union of the United States, 1980.
- “English as a Language of Mediation,” in English Around the World, English-Speaking Union of the United States, 1981.
- “Just What I Choose It To Mean,” in English Around the World, English-Speaking Union of the United States, 1981.
- (with R. Vuylsteke and G. White), “Social and Cultural Implications of Language Policies, Cultural Implications in the Global Community.” (Ed. V.C. Bickley and J. Philip), Abhinav Publications, India, 1981.
- “English as an International Language: Research”, in English as an International, Language, Ed. C. Brumfit, Pergamon Press, 1982.
- “Language as the Bridge,” Chapter in Cross-Cultural Interaction, Ed. S. Bochner, Pergamon Press, 1982.
- “Planning for Language Use in Hong Kong,” in Institute of Language in Education Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1., Government Printer, Hong Kong, 1985.
- “Problem: the Cross-Cultural Encounter,” New Horizons, Hong Kong, 1986.
- “Not the Domination of the Moon. Some Speculations About Language Change and Language Use in Hong Kong. The Incorporated Linguist, 1986.
- “The Enquiry Approach: Some Question for Consideration,” In Future Directions in English Language Teacher Education: Asia Perspectives, (Ed. V.C. Bickley) Hong Kong Government Press, 1986.
- “Development and Problems in English Language Teacher Education,” in Language Education in Hong Kong, Ed. R. Lord and H. Cheng, The Chinese University Press, 1987.
- “English Education in Hong Kong,” Nagoya Gakuin Daigaku, 15. 1987.
- “As I Was Saying: The Enquiry Approach, Part Two, In Re-Exploring CELT (Ed. V.C. Bickley), Hong Kong Government Press, 1987.
- “The Diversified Whole: Mediation and the Language Mosaic in the Hong Kong Education System,” In Languages in Education in a Bi-Lingual or Multi-Lingual Setting (Ed. V.C. Bickley), Hong Kong Government Press, 1988.
- “Overture,” In Teaching and Learning Styles Within and Across Cultures: Implications for Language Pedagogy. (Ed. V.C. Bickley). Hong Kong Government Press. 1989.
- “Where From There? Awareness of Language Use and the Usefulness of Language Awareness in Hong Kong,” in Where From Here? Issues Relating to the Planning, Managing and Implementation of Language Teaching and Training Programmes in the 90s. (Ed. V.C. Bickley). Hong Kong Government Press, 1991.
- “An Innovative Curriculum, TTRA and English Language Teaching in Hong Kong, “ The Hong Kong Linguist, No. 12., Summer, 1993.
- “Manners and Modes,” Broadcast Script for Hong Kong Education Department/Radio Television Hong Kong/Lions International 1993.
- “Names,” Broadcast Script for Hong Kong Education Department/Radio Television Hong Kong/Lions International 1994.
- “Time”. Broadcast Script for Hong Kong Education Department/Radio Television Hong Kong/Lions International 1995.
- “Change.” Broadcast Script for Hong Kong Education Department/Radio Television Hong Kong/Lions International 1996.
- “Be Careful: You are in a Court of Justice,” in Gillian Bickley (Ed). A Magistrate’s Court in Nineteenth Century Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Proverse Hong Kong, 2005.
PREFACES
- Cultural Relations in the Global Community: Problems and Prospects. Ed. V.C. Bickley and J. Philip. Abhinav Publicationam New Delhi, 1981.
- English for Cross-Cultural Communication, Ed. L. Smith, Macmillan Limited, 1981.
- ASEAN: Identity, Development and Culture, Ed. R. Anand and P. Quisumbing, University of the Philippines and the East-West Centre Culture Learning Institute, Manila, 1981.
EDITING
- Cross Cultural Series Sage Research Papers in the Social Sciences, Ed. Verner Bickley and Wilbur Schramm.
- Editor of Journal of English Teaching, Oxford University Press, Tokyo, 1966-1971.
- Consulting Editor of Journal of Ethnic Studies, Melbourne, 1977-80.
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RECORDINGS, TOKYO, 1966-70
- Dramatic Recordings for LABO International.
- Sanseido Ltd; Tokyo. A Sixty-Day Study of English Conversation.
- Sanseido Ltd, Tokyo. Stories from Shakespeare (B. Heaton).
- Sanseido Ltd, Tokyo. The Lost Diamond (G.C. Thornley).
- Sanseido Ltd, Tokyo. Short Stories of Crime and Detection.
- Goken Ltd (Tokyo). Aural-Oral System.
- TEC Company, Tokyo. English Fairy Tales.
- TEC Company, Tokyo. The Emperor’s New Clothes and Three Other Stories.
- TEC Company, Tokyo. The Thunder Boy and Three Other Stories.
- TEC Company, Tokyo. It’s A Funny, Funny Day and Three Other Stories.
- TEC Company, Tokyo. Jack and the Beanstalk.
- TEC Company, Tokyo. Dr Doolittle.
- TEC Company, Tokyo. Aladdin.
RECORDINGS, HONG KONG
- Poems to Enjoy (3 Vols). Hong Kong Educational Publishing Co., Hong Kong, 1988.
- The Golden Needle: the Biography of Frederick Stewart (1836-1889), Proverse Hong Kong, 2000.
BROADCASTS
- Several hundred broadcasts on radio and TV (BBC, Radio Singapore, Burma Broadcasting Service, Radio Republik Indonesia, NHK, Tokyo and NTV, Tokyo) as actor, newscaster, presenter and continuity announcer.
- Narrated many documentary films.
- “Letter from Hong Kong,” Radio Television Hong Kong. April, 1992.
- “Letter from Hong Kong,” Radio Television Hong Kong. June 1993.
- Presented 13 weekly programmes, “English for Senior Study,” televised by Wharf Cable (Learning Channel), Hong Kong, January, 1992.
TO ORDER VERNER BICKLEY’S BOOKS AS AVAILABLE THROUGH PROVERSE HONG KONG, please see: Publications available through Proverse Hong Kong.
CONTACT VERNER BICKLEY IF YOU WOULD LIKE HIM TO UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING FOR YOU:
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Recordings
Contact Verner Bickley