Elizabeth J. Erling

Elizabeth J. Erling is Professor of English Language Education at the University of Education Upper Austria (PH Oberösterreich) and Elise-Richter Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Vienna. She directs the project "Understanding disparities in English language education" (Udele), which investigates the potential contribution of language education to social justice and seeks solutions to improve students' experience of learning English at school.

Her research focuses on English language education, particularly examining how language education can contribute to social justice. Her work addresses disparities in English language education in Austria, with a special focus on diverse, multilingual students from migration backgrounds. She has conducted extensive research on teachers' beliefs and practices, plurilingual pedagogies, and the role of language education in promoting equity. Her research also extends to international contexts, particularly Bangladesh, where she has studied the status and economic significance of English, as well as its role in development.

Dr. Erling's publications reveal a strong focus on addressing inequities in language education. Her recent work examines how teaching practices can be adapted to better serve multilingual students, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also published extensively on English language education in Bangladesh, exploring how English functions in migration contexts and development initiatives. Her research consistently connects language education to broader social justice concerns, examining how educational practices can either perpetuate or address systemic inequalities.

• Elise-Richter Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Vienna

Dr. Erling directs the project "Understanding disparities in English language education" (Udele) and has received research funding for her work on language education and social justice. While specific details about her advising are not provided in the available information, her publications suggest she collaborates with numerous researchers across Europe and Bangladesh on projects related to language education and social equity.

Dr. Erling is actively involved in research teams investigating language education disparities, particularly through her Udele project. She collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions in Austria and internationally, with a notable focus on Bangladesh. Her work bridges educational research with social justice initiatives, aiming to develop practical solutions for improving English language education for diverse student populations.