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Dr. Fiona Gallagher is an Assistant Professor in the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS) at Dublin City University. She previously worked as an international teacher and CELTA trainer across multiple countries including Sudan, Italy, Spain, and Australia. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, TESOL, and multilingual education with emphases on L1 use in teaching, translanguaging pedagogies, and culturally diverse classrooms.
Her publications include high-impact journal articles and EFL textbooks such as New Total English Elementary Teacher's Book. Notable work includes analyses of Syrian refugees' language needs in Ireland, CELTA course multilingual practices, and EFL teachers' perspectives on bilingual classrooms.
Research interests span CLIL, intercultural communication, and materials design. She actively contributes to academic conferences globally, presenting on topics like creativity in teacher education and assessment strategies for large classes.
No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Extensive engagement with teacher development programs and cross-cultural education initiatives forms key aspects of her professional profile.
