Findings from Interviews

In Chap.  5 , the findings from the survey discussed in Chap.  4 were confirmed to be reliable by presenting and analysing the data gathered from classroom observation.

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

Inclusive Teaching Strategies for Discipline-based English Studies

Hing Wa (Helena) Sit

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

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Hing Wa (Helena) Sit School of Education The University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, NSW Australia

ISBN 978-981-10-4707-7 DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-4708-4

ISBN 978-981-10-4708-4

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Acknowledgements

Looking back on my research journey during the past 10 years, I feel it has been challenging but very fulfilling. The 10 year journey has marked a milestone of my life, through hard work, patience, persistence and perseverance. I hereby would like to express my sincere and deep gratitude to those nice people around me. Many heartfelt thanks go to my colleagues and former Ph.D. supervisors, Associate Professor Shen Chen and Dr. Jennifer Archer, for their detailed review, valuable insight and constructive criticism on my draft book. I am also greatly indebted to the School of Education at the University of Newcastle for the direct financial aid made available through various awards and grants to support my research. Special thanks are conveyed to all those who kindly participated in my research fieldwork in Hong Kong. My sincere gratitude extends also to the fr