Inclusive Teaching Strategies for Discipline-based English Studies: Enhancing Language Attainment and Classroom Interaction in a Multicultural Learning Environment

Dr Helena Hing Wa Sit is a Senior Lecturer in Education (TESOL) from the School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She holds a PhD Degree in Education and an MEd in TESOL from the University of Newcastle, where she won the university’s annual award for best PhD thesis in the Faculty of Education and Arts. Prior to joining the University of Newcastle, Helena worked as a Lecturer in Academic Development (Higher Education) at Macquarie University and a Researcher at the University of Hong Kong. Her research expertise includes Language Education, Second Language Teacher Education, International Education, Cross-cultural Studies and teaching strategies for advanced English learners. Her research at the University of Hong Kong, Macquarie University and the University of Newcastle focuses on internationalization, transformative learning and innovative language education programs. She has published widely in the areas of languageeducation, second language teacher training and international education.