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Blended learning, which intergrates the strengths of traditional classroom activities and online learning, has increasingly gained prominence in global education and training in this modern world. This study investigates the role of blended learning in fostering learner autonomy and increasing engagement among first-year non-English major students at the University of Transport Technology (UTT) within the rapidly evolving context of English learning and teaching in Vietnam. Questionnaires and interviews were the study’s primary data collection methods. Questionnaires were distributed to 200 first-year non-English major students to explore their perceptions of blended learning, learner autonomy, and engagement in English learning. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 lecturers teaching General English courses at UTT to gain deeper insights into the effectiveness and challenges of implementing blended learning in the teaching context. The findings are expected to reveal that blended learning positively contributes to students’ ability to study independently, manage their learning process, and participate more actively in learning activities. The study also aims to identify factors influencing the effectiveness of blended learning, including students’ motivation, technological support, teaching methods, and online learning resources. These findings may offer practical implications for English language teaching practices and curriculum development in the Vietnamese educational setting in the digital era.
Biography
To Van Hoa
Ms. TO Van Hoa is a lecturer of English at University of Transport Technology. She holds a BA in English Studies and a Master in TESOL from Hanoi University. She has developed many English for Specific Purposes textbooks in different fields such as English for Automobile Engineering, English for Construction Machinery Engineering, English for Environment engineering, English in Construction which are currently used in University of Transport Technology as teaching materials. Her current research interests involve Curriculum and Materials Development, Teacher Development, and English for Specific Purposes.
Le Thi Binh
Ms. LE Thi Binh is a lecturer of English at Foreign Language Division in University of Transport Technology. She holds a BA in English Language Teaching from University of Languages and International Studies and a Master in TESOL from Hanoi University. She has developed many curriculums for IELTS courses as well as TOEIC courses which are being used at University of Transport Technology. She has also designed ESP materials such as English for Accounting, English for Mechanical Engineering. Her current research interests involve Materials Development, Curriculum and Methodology.
Pham Thi Bich Ngoc
Ms. PHAM Thi Bich Ngoc is an English lecturer at the University of Transport Technology with nearly 15 years of experience in English teaching and educational research. She holds an M.A. in English Studies and specializes in English Language Teaching (ELT) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP). She has published articles in domestic journals, participated in international conferences, and contributed to ESP textbooks for Accounting, Information Technology, and Finance and Banking. Her work focuses on innovative and practical-oriented teaching approaches.
Nguyen Thi Thao
Ms. NGUYEN Thi Thao is currently an English lecturer in the Foreign Language Division at University of Transport Technology. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English for Science and Technology from Hanoi University of Science and Technology and a Master’s degree in Teaching Methodology from Southern Luzon State University. She has contributed to the development of numerous ESP materials currently used at the University of Transport Technology, such as English for Information Technology and English for Environmental Science. Her research interests focus on materials development, curriculum design, and language teaching methodology.
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