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Description
The growing emphasis on learner-centered education in Vietnam has stimulated increasing interest in Open Educational Resources (OER) and open pedagogical practices in higher education. Nevertheless, the adoption of open textbooks remains limited and largely instructor-driven, with minimal student involvement, particularly in economics education, where learning materials require continual updating and practical relevance. This study examines the potential for student–instructor collaboration in open textbook development through feedback and co-authorship. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative and qualitative data collected through online questionnaires and short semi-structured interviews across multiple academic majors at a Vietnamese university. A total of 230 valid responses were analyzed, including 180 students (78.3%) and 50 lecturers (21.7%). The findings reveal differences in student engagement according to academic major, year of study, and gender. Students in economics and business-related disciplines, senior students, and female students demonstrated higher levels of engagement in contributing to and sharing learning materials. The study underscores the need for collaborative model of open textbook development in fostering a more sustainable academic culture amid digital transformation and internationalization in higher education.
Biography
Tran Thi Trung Hieu is a lecturer at the Faculty of English, Foreign Trade University (FTU). She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and specializes in TESOL and English language teaching. Her research interests include English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English-medium learning, and pedagogical practices that enhance learner engagement and autonomy in higher education.
Do Hanh Dung is a lecturer at the Faculty of English, Foreign Trade University (FTU). She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and specializes in TESOL and English language teaching. Her research interests include English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English-medium learning, and the integration of technology in language education. She is particularly interested in pedagogical practices that enhance learner engagement, autonomy, and digital competence in higher education contexts.
Pham Thi Thu Giang is currently teaching at the Faculty of English for Specific Purposes, Foreign Trade University (FTU). She obtained her Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Victoria University, Australia. Her teaching practice centers on English for Specific Purposes (ESP), with a focus on Business Correspondence and Contract Language. Her academic interests lie in ESP pedagogy, English-medium learning, and approaches that facilitate students’ effective communication in professional and academic settings.
Pham Thi Mai is a lecturer at the Faculty of English, Foreign Trade University (FTU). She earned her Ph.D. in Linguistics and is actively involved in teaching and research in English linguistics and educational linguistics. Her work focuses on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English-medium learning in higher education. Recently, she has developed a growing interest in the integration of technologies and AI-powered tools into language teaching and learning, with an emphasis on enhancing student engagement and academic communication skills.
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