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[18 Nov Academic Seminar] Understanding English-Medium Instruction Through a Metacognitive Lens

18 November 2026

N-1/F-04

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Dear Students,  

You are cordially invited to attend the Academic Seminar on Understanding English-Medium Instruction Through a Metacognitive Lens, organised by the Graduate School (GS).

Details are as follows:  

Date  18 November 2026 (Wednesday)  
Time  12:45 PM – 2:15 PM  
VenueN-1/F-04, Tai Po Campus, EdUHK.   
Speaker Professor Andy Xuesong GAO
School of Education, University of New South Wales, Australia
Registration  Register HERE
*Please register by 16 November 2026 (Monday).  

About Speaker

Professor Andy Xuesong GAO is Professor of Language and Literacy Education at the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on language learner and teacher agency, language education policy, learner autonomy, and international students’ educational experiences. He is a leading scholar in applied linguistics and currently edits the International Journal of Applied Linguistics.

Abstract:

English as a medium of instruction (EMI) has been promoted in many educational contexts as a critical means of facilitating subject learning and teaching while enhancing English language proficiency. However, learning and teaching subject content through English while simultaneously learning and teaching English present significant challenges for both students and teachers. To regulate the learning of subject content and English effectively, learners and teachers need to employ metacognitive strategies. In this paper, I draw on studies of EMI students and teachers in contexts such as Hong Kong and Vietnam to demonstrate how metacognition can serve as a useful lens for revealing and understanding the strategic responses that students and teachers adopt to address the challenges of EMI education. These insights also help identify ways to support students and teachers in maximising their educational gains through the use of English as a medium of instruction.

We look forward to seeing you there!

All PhD, MPhil, EdD and MEd students are welcome!

For enquiries, please contact GS at gs.notice@eduhk.hk. We look forward to seeing you there!  

Best regards,  

Graduate School