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Monica Richards
Postdoctoral Fellow
English Writing Consultant
English Speaking Consultant
Office: 1137 Pearson Hall
Email: monicagr@iastate.edu
Education
PhD Applied Linguistics & Technology, Iowa State University
MA Teaching English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistics, Iowa State University
BS Secondary Education (English), Faith Baptist Bible College
Research Areas
Computer-assisted language learning, English-as-a-second-language pronunciation pedagogy, English-as-a-second-language writing pedagogy, psycholinguistics/cognitive linguistics
Publications
Richards, M. & Cotos, E. (Submitted.) Segmental accuracy: A recommended training sequence for moving learners from accurate perception to accurate and automatic production in the stream of speech.
Richards, M. (2016). Not all word stress errors are created equal: Validating an English word stress error hierarchy. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Richards, M. (2016). Teaching Tip: Transforming any text into an individualized segmental exercise via RelateWorldwide’s Pronunciation Highlighter. In J. Levis, H. Le, I. Lucic, E. Simpson, & S. Vo (Eds). Proceedings of the 7th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, ISSN 2380-9566, Dallas, TX, October 2015 (pp. 160-167). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
Richards, M. (2016). Providing individualized homework and accountability for ITAs via Internet resources. In J. Levis, H. Le., I. Lucic, E. Simpson, & S. Vo (Eds).Proceedings of the 7th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, ISSN 2380-9566, Dallas, TX, October 2016 (pp. 245-257). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
Richards, M. (2012). Helping Chinese learners distinguish English /l/ and /n/. In. J. Levis & K. LeVelle (Eds.). Proceedings of the 3rd Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, Sept. 2011. (pp. 161-167). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
Richards, M. (2011). [Review of the book Insights into Non-native Vocabulary Teaching and Learning, edited by R. Chacón-Beltrán & M. del Mar Torreblanca-López]. System, 39, 582-584.
Richards, M. (2016). Developing academic vocabulary independently (DAVI): A usability study. (Unpublished master’s thesis). Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Richards, M. (2009). Out of the classroom and into the community. MIDTESOL Matters, Winter 2008-2009, 5.
Select Conference Presentations
Richards, M. & Cotos, E. (2018). When perception of suprasegmental meaning varies across languages, what is a teacher to do? Poster presented at the 10thPronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Richards, M. & Cotos, E. (2018). Segmental accuracy: A recommended training sequence for moving learners from accurate perception to accurate (and automatic!) production in the stream of speech. “Teaching Tip” presented at the 10th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Chukharev-Hudilainen, E. & Richards, M. (2017). Linguatorium: Research-Grounded Tools for Language Learning. TechExploration presented at the Technology in Second Language Learning conference at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Richards, M. (2016). Not all word stress errors are created equal: Validating an English word stress error gravity hierarchy. Poster presented at the 8thPronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference. University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Richards, M. (2015). Transforming any text into an individualized segmental exercise via RelateWorldwide’s Pronunciation Highlighter. “Teaching Tip” presented at the 7th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference. Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX.
Richards, M. (2014). A preliminary analysis of the word stress patterns of "New General Service List" vocabulary. Paper presented at the 6th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference. University of California, Santa Barbara, CA.
Richards, M. (2014). Introducing a suite of high-interest communicative activities for providing learners' concentrated exposure to English word stress. “Teaching Tip” presented at the 6th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference. University of California, Santa Barbara, CA.
Richards, M. (2013). Providing individualized homework and accountability for ITAs via Internet and LMS resources. “Teaching Tip” presented at the 5thPronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Richards, M. (2012). Optimizing the acquisition of AWL word stress patterns via a principled, Web-based, audio flashcard pedagogy. Paper presented at the 4thPronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching conference. Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC.
Feng, H-H. & Richards, M. (2012). Needs Analysis and Course Development for EFL Engineering Graduate Students: A Case Study in Taiwan. Paper presented at the Symposium on Second Language Writing conference. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Aist, G., Richards, M. & Sudhakar, P. (2012). Customizing Language-Learning Activities for Engineering Students via LADL. Paper presented at the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium. University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN.
Aist, G., Richards, M. & Niedergeses, D. (2011). Introducing LADL: A Learning Activity Description Language. Paper presented at the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium. University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.
Richards, M. (2008). Out of the Classroom and into the Community. Paper presented at MIDTESOL conference. Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA.
Awards and Scholarships
Teaching Excellence Award, Department of English, Iowa State University