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English-Medium Instruction in Higher Education in Hong Kong
Policy, Research and Practice in STEM Classrooms
English-Medium Instruction in Higher Education in Hong Kong
Policy, Research and Practice in STEM Classrooms
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Description
This book explores issues of teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through the medium of English in the context of higher education in Hong Kong.
It analyses policy issues and language challenges faced by university students and pedagogical strategies for the professional development of English-Medium of Instruction (EMI) teachers.
Hong Kong as a focus case is valuable because nearly 60% of government-funded university programmes are STEM or science-related, while over 90% of the student population speaks Chinese as a first language but also speak and write English due to local language policies and Hong Kong's colonial history, making it a useful site for EMI research. By providing an evidence-based, pedagogically-focused analysis of teacher and student classroom practices and their perceptions, this book sheds light on ways to improve the quality of instructional practices and effective scaffolding in different types of EMI classrooms in Hong Kong and in similar contexts around the world.
The examples of the EMI lessons with annotated notes which showcase good practices of EMI teaching will be particularly valuable to university EMI co-ordinators, content-subject and English teachers, and instructors doing EMI professional development courses.
Table of Contents
2. EMI Policies and Practices in STEM Subjects
3. Teaching STEM in EMI Classrooms
4. Practice and Pedagogy in EMI STEM Teaching – Understanding Students and Subject Content
5. Practice and Pedagogy in EMI STEM Teaching – Narrowing in on Language and Content
6. Practice and Pedagogy in EMI STEM Teaching – Bridging Language and Content Through Translanguaging and Language Scaffolding
7. Teacher identity in STEM EMI Classrooms
8. Learning STEM in EMI classrooms
9. Professional Development for STEM Teachers in EMI Classrooms
10. New Technologies and Digital Learning in EMI STEM Classrooms
11. Conclusion: Closing the Gap Between Policies and Practices in EMI
References
Index
Product details
| Published | Dec 11 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN | 9781350344792 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 10 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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'This is a timely and significant contribution to the fast-growing field of English-Medium Instruction (EMI). By focusing on STEM education in Hong Kong, Pun and Jia provide a nuanced and richly contextualised account of the tensions and possibilities that emerge when global policy aspirations meet classroom realities. The book combines rigorous empirical research with theoretical insight, offering a valuable framework for understanding how language and content can be effectively integrated in multilingual higher education settings. It will be of great interest to EMI scholars, STEM educators, and policymakers alike, advancing both the academic discourse and the practical agenda for EMI worldwide.'
Samantha Curle, University of Bath, UK
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'This book provides a timely and insightful exploration of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) in Hong Kong's higher education, with a distinctive focus on STEM disciplines. Covering a wide range of EMI-related topics with both scholarly depth and pedagogical relevance, it offers valuable guidance for policymakers, researchers, and educators seeking to bridge policy and practice and promote inclusive, linguistically responsive EMI-STEM education globally.'
Fan Fang, Shantou University, China
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'Pun and Jia's book uses Hong Kong as a compelling case study to explore cognitive and linguistic demands in STEM education, shedding light on context-specific complexities of language-in-content learning across global EMI and CLIL educational contexts. It highlights how translanguaging pedagogies and inquiry-based approaches, supported by emerging technological tools, can bridge language and content learning while fostering inclusive learning environments. A valuable resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers committed to innovative, equitable language-in-education practices.'
Sunny Man Chu Lau, Bishop's University, Canada
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