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Without a doubt, music is a necessity. Since the early years of mankind up to now, it is impossible to deny that music has contributed significantly to human life especially love songs. The paper aims to analyze the conceptual metaphor of love in English and Vietnamese 20th century songs and to find out the similarities and differences between conceptual metaphors of love in English...
This paper is concerned with the joy of teaching from different perspectives of five EFL in-service teachers in Vietnam and the ways they use to maintain it. Guiding questions that support my inquiry in this paper are the following: What is joy of teaching according to EFL in-service teachers? In what ways do they maintain the joy of teaching? The joy of teaching is subjective and reflects...
As Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly permeated language education, its impacts on teacher professional development has become a critical area of inquiry. Although the integration of AI has transformed the instructional methods of language educators, this integration presents both challenges and opportunities that need navigating. This study aims to explore the potential benefits...
Flipped Classroom has been applied in education worldwide and found effective for teaching and learning of various subjects. This research attempted to investigate some opportunities and difficulties when applying this teaching method in EFL classrooms at high schools in Nghe An province. During teaching and learning process, classroom activities were designed in order to engage students’...
Agentic engagement is an important construct in the classroom as it is associated with improved learning performance, academic achievement, and motivation. It is also argued that learners’ active and agentic engagement in classroom activities is at the heart of successful learning processes. However, recent empirical research has paid limited attention to the concept of agentic engagement....
The study aimed to investigate how English majored students perceived the project-based translation course which was introduced for the first time at foreign languages department, Vinh university. A questionnaire was delivered online to students to elicit information on how they evaluate the course structure and content, learning outcomes and skills development, group work and collaboration....
Nowadays, writing has required much greater depth and breadth and it is time for teachers to study a new teaching method to motivate students in writing classes. Process writing, a form of writing that instructs the reader on completing a specific task through clear, logical steps, has become the main theme in several researches to support student’s writing ability. This paper examines the...
This study explores the impact of argument mapping on enhancing reading comprehension among English-majored tertiary students, with a focus on argumentative texts. The research involved 125 students over a 10-week period, utilizing the "Skillful 2 Reading and Writing" coursebook as the primary instructional material. Argument mapping, which visually represents the structure of arguments, was...
Krashen, in his work in the 1980s, emphasized the significance of positive attitudes in language acquisition, suggesting that learners with a positive attitude towards the learning process are more likely to succeed in mastering a foreign language. Clapham (1996) highlighted the role of assessment in shaping learners’ attitudes towards language learning, indicating that well-designed...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, blended learning has become more popular. This mode of learning has been proven effective (Lou et al., 2013; Majeed & Dar, 2022). This study aims to investigate EFL first year students’ perceptions toward blended learning for speaking skill practice. In the experiment, the technique was applied to the experimental group with 47 students. A pre-test and a post-test...
Abstract: Translation is a complex process that involves transforming an original text from one language into another, ensuring the result is coherent and meaningful. This study examines the use of cohesive devices in Vietnamese-to-English translations performed by 4th year English-majored students at a university in Vietnam. In the first place, the paper introduces the theoretical framework...
By drawing on Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT), by Lakoff and Johnson, the review synthesizes findings from diverse studies that examine how metaphors are use in tourism. This literature review investigates the use of conceptual metaphors in shaping tourism discourse and enhancing the tourist experience, drawing on key studies within the field. The synthesis reveals a multifaceted...
The realm of higher education is actively embracing a variety of educational innovations and professional development programs to enhance teachers' expertise. The notion of teacher change, as enhanced by teacher professional development, is gaining traction globally, signifying a collective aspiration to advance educational reform through targeted teacher growth. Given the encouraging policies...
ELT teachers’ professional development is a topic that garners significant attention in the academic world. In order to provide teachers with appropriate support for their development, it is of immense importance to be able to get insights into problems that they are facing. Online communities of practices have been growing in popularity as places where professionals of similar interests can...
This action research aimed to explore the effectiveness of an interactive listening process, integrating both top-down and bottom-up strategies, to improve the listening skills of second-year English-majored students at Vinh University. The top-down approach emphasized students' ability to utilize background knowledge and contextual cues, while the bottom-up process focused on recognizing...
This study investigates the effects of extensive reading on EFL university students’ language proficiency development. An extensive program was integrated in the usual English programs at two universities in Central Vietnam. The participants were twelve groups of students following the programs. Six of these groups were randomly assigned to be the control groups and the other six as the...
There is growing concern regarding the high lexical demands imposed by high-stakes English exams on high school students in Vietnam. This study seeks to critically analyze the English graduation exam papers from 2021 to 2023, with a focus on their lexical content. Using the Compleat Lexical Tutor corpus tool, the lexical profiles of these exams are meticulously examined, revealing the...
Extracurricular activities contribute to developing well-rounded students with adequate knowledge and skills. For the English module, extracurricular activities are one of the measures that contribute to increasing practicality and creating a favorable environment for students to improve their English learning. The study explores Youth Union leader's and students' perceptions and...
Organizing group presentations in class for students is a commonly-used teaching method, particularly in higher educational context to engage graduates in an active and hands-on way of absorbing abstract pragmatic knowledge in the pragmatics course. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the alignment and discrepancies between learners' and teachers' perspectives on group presentations in...
Group writing, as a collaborative learning strategy, has shown potential in fostering student motivation and enhancing their writing skills. However, within the context of English language teaching in Vietnam, little research has focused on the use of this strategy with EFL university students. The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of group writing in improving...
Many researchers have confirmed the profound impact of extensive reading on students' English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Therefore, extensive reading and translation competence are supposed to be interrelated. Our paper aimed to investigate the influence of extensive reading on English-Vietnamese translation skills among English-majored students at Vinh...
This paper explores the integration of intercultural communication (ICC) principles into English language teaching (ELT) to address stereotypes, with a focus on gender roles in household chores. Classroom stereotypes can limit students' cultural understanding and critical thinking. To counter this, the study uses a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data to design...
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching approach that encourages learning by actively engaging students in real-world, personally meaningful projects. The inclusion of project sections in most English textbooks approved by the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam is clear evidence of the application of PBL. However, not all teachers are fully prepared to plan and conduct...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, with a particular emphasis on transforming self-assessment practices within the flipped classroom model. This mixed-methods research delves into the perceptions of 36 second-year EFL students at Vinh University, Vietnam, regarding the utilization of Quizizz AI as a...
The research community in Vietnam has recently been unsettled by scandals related to the lack of research integrity among certain individuals, which have sparked a renewed emphasis on this crucial topic. This interactive workshop offers a thorough exploration of research integrity, concentrating on the fundamental principles and practices of conducting research responsibly and ethically....
The advent of machine translation (MT) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has posed significant challenges for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instruction given its ability to instantly produce text in an academic register across any genre or discipline through a simple natural language prompt. Studies have already shown that GenAI use is difficult to automatically detect...
Teacher Professional Identity and Professional Learning: A Self-Narrative
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The exploration of how Vietnamese EFL teachers engage in professional learning and the factors that drive their learning remains an under-researched area. In this presentation, I share my personal narrative as a high school EFL teacher navigating the complexities of teaching in a rural Vietnamese setting. My...
This study investigates the effectiveness of the 5-E Model in enhancing listening skills among non-English major students at Vinh University. The 5-E Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) was used to teach listening skills in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. A mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data, was employed to assess the impact...
In the digital revolution, one of the enormous challenges educators and teachers have confronted is the integration of technology into English classrooms to make use of its great potential. Educators and teachers must facilitate students' engagement with the global English language culture by offering ample opportunities for language interaction via technological means. In today's context of...
Teaching practicum is one of the most significant components of teacher education programs providing pre-service EFL teachers with valuable experience and insights into teaching in a real-life context. For pre-service teachers, professional development during the practicum phase is particularly crucial since it offers immediate feedback and opportunities for reflection. By integrating...
Extensive reading has been recognized as an alternative method to develop reading fluency. However, within the context of English language teaching in Vietnam, there has not been much research that examines the benefits of this method for university students. This study aims to explore the effects of extensive reading on EFL university students’ reading comprehension and reading rate. The data...
Extensive reading (ER) has been proved effective for EFL reading fluency development (Waring, 2006; Nation & Tran, 2002; 2014; Day, 2015). While previous studies have tried to investigate the impact of ER on reading speed and comprehension (Tran, 2012; Nation & Tran, 2014) and vocabulary knowledge (Ateek, 2021), little research has examined its impact on English proficiency. This research...
This case study explores the impact of extrinsic motivation on the task engagement of non-English majored university students in Vietnam. With a focus on how external rewards—such as grades, recognition, and tangible incentives—influence student behavior, the research aims to understand the extent to which these factors drive student participation and completion of academic tasks in the...
The organization of Theme and Rheme in texts has received considerable attention in recent years since it serves as an index to the text quality (Fries, 1981; Martin, 1992; and Saeed, Karim & Mughal, 2021). This research explores the insights concerning the relationship between Theme – Rheme structure derived from the theory of Systemic Functional Grammar (Halliday, 1985; Bloor & Bloor, 1992;...
People’s Police College II (PPC II) is one of the training facilities with the mission of training highly qualified human resources to meet the mission requirements of the police force in the new situation. That is why administrators and teachers at PPC II are always interested in improving the quality of English teaching and learning for students. In the current period, the English teaching...
Scenario-based assessment (SBA) has been recently favorably employed for its multiple merits. SBA approach is claimed to offer a more purposeful, realistic, authentic, and culturally-sensitive assessment context, which also helps to enhance assessees’ contextualized problem-solving skills and integrated language skills (Prasetyo, 2021, Kunna et al, 2022). Numerous studies have addressed the...
Language learning achievement depends on student engagement, which is at the center of attention today. Increasing engagement for students in EFL classrooms is essential because it will create excitement for learners who do not find passion in learning a foreign language. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using Quizizz in EFL Classrooms for Freshmen. Over a 12-week period,...
Video games have been used as a learning tool for years, and researchers have been interested in how this medium can help with language learning. Several studied have investigated the effects of video games on learners’ language acquisition, most of which reported positive and promising results. However, the use of video games in a language teaching context in Vietnam has been...
Accurately assessing students’ writing competencies has become more challenging, particularly in English language university courses, due to the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. Traditional writing assessment methods often fail to judge fairly the nuanced understanding required in language learning, especially now when students can utilize AI tools specially designed to...
Phan Thi Anh Nga1*
1HCMC University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology, Vietnam
Corresponding author’s email: ngapta@huflit.edu.vn
ABSTRACT
Teacher E-portfolios are vital tools for capturing the multifaceted nature of teaching, enabling educators to document and reflect on their professional journey (Johnson, 2022). Teaching is widely acknowledged as a complex process that...
Recognizing the correct stress on words and pronouncing the words with correct word stress is very important in learning a language as well as in testing. From the context of my high school where stress recognition and production among students were not as accurate as expected, especially the presence of some word stress recognition test items in the national high school examination. With the...
