Reiko Yoshida

Dr. Reiko Yoshida is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education within UniSA Education Futures at the University of South Australia. Her research focuses on foreign language learning, self-concept development, and the educational experiences of refugee students. She has published extensively on topics such as emotions in language learning, multilingualism, and classroom dynamics. Dr. Yoshida is a Research Degree Supervisor and has contributed to reports and books addressing language transitions for new arrivals and refugee youth. Her work challenges misconceptions about refugee students' linguistic resources and emphasizes the importance of contextualized language learning environments.

Key areas of research include:

• Self-concept in language learners
• Emotional dimensions of language acquisition
• Refugee education and multilingualism
• Language classroom participation and feedback

Dr. Yoshida’s recent studies highlight the positive impact of study abroad on self-concept and the role of digital domains in multilingual practices. She has been involved in projects funded by initiatives such as the Smolicz Awards, focusing on refugee students’ language transitions.