Overview
Background
Teresa Hsieh joined the University of Queensland in 2018. Prior to joining UQ, Dr Hsieh was involved teaching, curriculum development and management within the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program. These are federally funded vocational English language training programs for adult (forced) migrants in Australia.
Within her research, Dr Hsieh has developed the conceptual notion of ‘Capital as vocational currency’. This provides a theoretical and practical framework to strengthen English language training programs and employment opportunities for migrants, and potentially international students. This research is underpinned by Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of social practice.
Dr Hsieh is now working as an academic within the School of Languages and Cultures. Her research interests include additional language acquisition, and the integration of English language support for international students directly into their degree courses.
Research interests
- Additional language acquisition of international students and forced migrants
- Academic English language support for international students
- Social equity in higher education
- Host language learning as practice (underpinned by notions of Pierre Bourdieu)
- Social identity theory in second language acquisition.
Availability
- Dr Teresa Hsieh is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Works
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Featured
2023
Journal Article
School leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic - a scoping review
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa, Wilkinson, Jane, Longmuir, Fiona, Heffernan, Amanda, Fernandes, Venesser, Variyan, George, Sum, Nicola, Bristol, Laurette and Oplatka, Izhar (2023). School leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic - a scoping review. Leading and Managing, 29 (2), 93-113.
Featured
2021
Journal Article
Capital as vocational currency in refugee migrant education: intersection of language training, work experience and vocational qualifications
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2021). Capital as vocational currency in refugee migrant education: intersection of language training, work experience and vocational qualifications. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 75 (5), 1-22. doi: 10.1080/13636820.2021.1989707
Featured
2019
Journal Article
Theoretical and practical considerations in the design of an intercultural communication course
Hsieh, Teresa Yi-Jung (2019). Theoretical and practical considerations in the design of an intercultural communication course. Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 42 (2), 171-191. doi: 10.1075/aral.00023.hsi
2025
Journal Article
Perceived impact of spatial connectivity in learning environments on social engagement: collaboration between teachers, students, and architects
Mirzaei, Bahare, Taghizadeh kordi, Mohammad, Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa and Sahami Dehaghani, Ahmadreza (2025). Perceived impact of spatial connectivity in learning environments on social engagement: collaboration between teachers, students, and architects. UAI Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2 (2) 3, 17-26. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.14929629
2024
Journal Article
Implementation of an ePortfolio to promote professional pathways: A case study of international students in Australian higher education
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2024). Implementation of an ePortfolio to promote professional pathways: A case study of international students in Australian higher education. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. doi: 10.53761/4wa4wz27
2021
Journal Article
Learning language and gaining employment: problems for refugee migrants in Australia
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2021). Learning language and gaining employment: problems for refugee migrants in Australia. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 40 (8), 1013-1031. doi: 10.1108/edi-12-2020-0358
2021
Conference Publication
Beyond ‘language learning as hours attended’ – the linking of VET language programs for refugee migrants to real work opportunities.
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2021). Beyond ‘language learning as hours attended’ – the linking of VET language programs for refugee migrants to real work opportunities.. No Frills, Online, 7-9 July 2021. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
2020
Conference Publication
It’s very hard for people like me to get the job
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2020). It’s very hard for people like me to get the job. No Frills, Online, 7-10 July 2020. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
2018
Journal Article
Review of Padlet
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2018). Review of Padlet. Write ON, 36 (1), 16-21.
2018
Journal Article
Review of Prezi
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2018). Review of Prezi. Write ON, 36 (2), 21-25.
2017
Journal Article
Review of KAHOOT
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2017). Review of KAHOOT. Write ON, 35 (2), 14-17.
2017
Journal Article
Review of Diigo
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2017). Review of Diigo. Write ON, 35 (3), 13-16.
2016
Journal Article
Forming new social identities in a new cultural environment: Refugee youth in Australia
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2016). Forming new social identities in a new cultural environment: Refugee youth in Australia. Write ON, 34 (4), 35-37.
2016
Other Outputs
Male Muslim refugee experiences of English language training programmes and links to employment in Australia
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2016). Male Muslim refugee experiences of English language training programmes and links to employment in Australia. PhD Thesis, School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. doi: 10.25904/1912/2698
2015
Conference Publication
Learning English and gaining employment: the case of male Muslim refugees in Australia
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2015). Learning English and gaining employment: the case of male Muslim refugees in Australia. Learning in a Multilingual World Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 30 November - 2 December 2015. ALAA / ALANZ / ALTAANZ.
2014
Conference Publication
Perspectives of male Muslim refugees on English language training programs offered to assist with settlement in Australia
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2014). Perspectives of male Muslim refugees on English language training programs offered to assist with settlement in Australia. Locating the National in the International: Comparative Perspectives on Language, Identity, Policy, and Practice, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 - 10 April 2014. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Gulf Comparative Education Society.
2013
Conference Publication
Refugees in Australia – employment outcomes remain problematic
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2013). Refugees in Australia – employment outcomes remain problematic. Third International Conference on Racisms in the New World Order: Realities of Culture, Colour and Identity, Cairns, QLD Australia, 29-31 August 2013. Cairns, QLD Australia: The Cairns Institute.
2012
Book
Learning English - The personal journey of seven Australian immigrants. The influence of social identity and investment
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2012). Learning English - The personal journey of seven Australian immigrants. The influence of social identity and investment. Saarbrücken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing.
2004
Other Outputs
How social identity and investment influence second language learning for adult immigrants
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2004). How social identity and investment influence second language learning for adult immigrants. M.A. Thesis, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology.
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