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Preparing preservice kindergarten teachers for teaching English to young learners (EYL) is increasingly challenged by the need to integrate technology and innovative pedagogical practices, particularly in early childhood contexts. The research aimed to explore how microteaching, enhanced with digital tools, fosters professional growth for Vietnamese preschool university students. Twenty-two student-teachers majoring in preschool education at a university in Phu Tho, Vietnam engaged in a microteaching program where they designed and delivered short English lessons that incorporated multimedia resources. Data were collected from microteaching sessions, questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews. The findings indicated that digital-assisted microteaching not only enhanced participants’ teaching confidence and classroom management skills but also developed their ability to design appropariate activities for EYL. Moreover, reflective practices supported by video recordings encouraged critical self-evaluation and peer feedback, contributing to professional identity formation. The study highlights both opportunities and challenges of implementing microteaching in the digital era, offering implications for teacher education EYL programs.
Keywords: EYL, Microteaching, Digital-assisted tools, Professional Development
Biography
Pham Thi Thu Hien, M.A has been teaching English for English majors at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 in Phu Tho for about 9 years. She received a bachelor’s degree in English language teaching from Hanoi University of Education and a master’s degree in applied linguistics from University of Languages and International Studies in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is interested in doing research in applied linguistics and English methodologies which can enable herself and other teachers to improve teaching and learning process as well as take a deeper insight into linguistic phenomena.
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