VietTESOL International Convention 2024

A lack of suitable materials in English teaching has always been one of the most challenging issues that teachers face. Textbooks generally provide a consistent framework and bundles of activities that guide instruction, but they are not one-size-fits-all and invariably require alignment to specific classes, which is both time and labour intensive. Incompatibilities between textbooks and...

The new English Textbook Global Success Grade 10 has been employed for two academic years. Although there have been a number of changes in the content and tasks, several parts of the book need adapting, such as vocabulary tasks, linkage of grammatical points across the lessons within a unit, and model paragraphs, essays, speeches for productive skills. The readily available of ChatGPT offers...

Addressing student disengagement, this workshop introduces innovative strategies to integrate ICT tools and AI into everyday classroom tasks. It builds on research that shows how routine activities can lead to boredom and demonstrates how technology can make these activities more engaging. Participants will engage with AI-powered gamification platforms to energise traditional teaching...

This workshop will initially explore the fundamental components of Task-Based Language Teaching and Project Based Language Teaching. It will then segue into a brief explanation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in ELT and how their skillful incorporation into our tasks as well as projects may enhance learners' language/skills and create global citizens.

Subsequently, participants will...

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various sectors, and education is no exception. As AI technology continues to evolve, its potential to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes in English Language Teaching (ELT) becomes increasingly evident. Traditionally, maintaining student motivation can be challenging. However, AI offers a range of tools and...

This abstract presents the expertise and experience of an English educator with over a decade of teaching in public and private schools. The focus of the presentation is on addressing the challenges posed by mixed-ability students in the classroom. Through extensive research and practical experience, the presenter has developed effective strategies to tackle this issue. The strategies have...

AI tools are redefining English Language Teaching, especially in IELTS writing test preparation, with their ability to provide instant feedback, detailed explanations, and innovative assessment techniques (Alam, 2021; Kuhail et al., 2023). With that in mind, this workshop aims to explore how AI can transform IELTS writing instruction, making it highly relevant for IELTS instructors, curriculum...

In the realm of English language studies, the cultivation of idea development skills is paramount for producing quality academic writing. Despite its significance, many students, particularly those majoring in English, often struggle with generating and articulating compelling ideas. This thesis paper addresses this challenge by presenting practical techniques aimed at enhancing idea...

With the rapid advancement of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), educators are presented with innovative opportunities to enhance teaching methodologies. AI and digital tools have been proven to foster learner autonomy by providing immediate feedback, personalised learning pathways as well as offering tailored content and adaptive learning experiences. While the abundance...

Evaluating student essays accurately and providing high-quality feedback is crucial for the teaching and learning of writing skills. However, many educators frequently find this responsibility challenging, due to packed schedules and a heavy workload. To address this issue, automated essay scoring is perceived as a viable solution to this challenge (Shermis & Barrera, 2002; Shermis & Burstein,...

In the era marked by rapid technological advancements, the integration of technology into education has become increasingly ubiquitous, especially in language teaching and learning. Notion, developed by Notion Labs, Inc., is a web application designed for productivity and note-taking, catering to the needs of educators, students, and professionals with its diverse organizational features....

Teaching a large group of students has always been a daunting task on the side of teachers who would like to achieve enriched learning outcomes. It is crucial to understand that individual learners may have different levels of interest, motivation, needs, and ability which can affect the way they respond to instructions and ultimately how much they learn through SLA. Therefore, as teachers, it...

In Vietnamese academic settings, the majority of students often struggle to involve themselves in oral activities in English classes. Penny Ur (2024) highlights several reasons for this, including shyness, difficulty in finding things to say, low participation rates, and a tendency to use their first language (L1). In real classroom scenarios, it is evident that learners’ reluctance to...

Mentorship is a developmental relationship in which a more experienced person helps and supports the less experienced one to reach specific goals. Why teachers as mentors? This workshop will point out the effectiveness and benefits of Teachers as Mentors in English language teaching by helping teachers to dig out their potential by not just only teaching but also being teachers as mentors to...

There is a reality that after many years of studying English at school, Vietnamese students cannot apply their linguistic ability to real-life situations. This study focuses on teaching grammar communicatively for sixth graders. The main objective focuses on the development of communicative grammatical competence. The participants were 45 grade-sixth students at a rural school district, Quang...

Keeping students’ learning in the focus, teachers with better understanding of how learning and memory work can apply strategies informed by cognitive psychology to help their students to learn English even better. This workshop will be beneficial to teachers of teenagers and young adults with adoptions of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) or teachers of high-stake tests like...

Integrating modern technologies is essential in today's ever-evolving educational landscape to create engaging and personalized learning experiences. This workshop addresses the common challenge faced by English language educators: the fatigue associated with providing feedback on learners' IELTS speaking practice. Drawing upon innovative strategies, this session introduces the integration of...

The rapid advancement of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and the widespread adoption of online educational technology (EdTech) platforms present significant opportunities for enhancing English test preparation. Recent studies have evaluated the capabilities of large language models across various domains, including standardized exams, and highlighted their potential in facilitating...

The study was conducted to improve students’vocabulary through Duolingo at a high school and to make them interested, excited and active in learning and practicing their English, especially vocabulary by using Duolingo and also to assess whether it would be usèul and enjoyable or not in learning words and phrases. An appreciative inquiry theoretical research perspective was used to structure a...

This workshop draws on the concept of soft CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), in which, according to Knight (2022), a foreign language is used for reinforcing subject course objectives. The CLIL approach offers learners an opportunity to go beyond just language learning and connect their use of language to other knowledge areas of the curriculum. By incorporating subject-content...

Traditional approaches to English language education often struggle to ignite the passion and engagement of teenagers, hindering their learning potential. Thus, this interactive workshop aims to address the growing need to equip educators with cutting-edge strategies for teaching teenagers in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). Project-based learning (PBL) offers a powerful framework for...

Speaking is one of the four essential skills in English language acquisition. However, many students struggle to express their thoughts and ideas fluently, coherently, and confidently. Multimodal texts, a dynamic teaching approach, offer a promising solution to enhance comprehensive language development, including speaking skills. Incorporating multimodal texts into English-speaking...

In the realm of language learning, pronunciation plays a pivotal role in effective communication. This paper introduces dictation.io, a free speech recognition app available online, as a useful tool for helping students pronounce words correctly. Dictation.io transcribes spoken words into written text and gives users instant visual feedback so they can fix pronunciation mistakes. Teachers may...

This session investigates the efficacy of text-to-speech (TTS) tools in the context of creating listening materials tailored for assessment purposes. With the growing demand for diverse assessment methods, TTS technology offers a promising avenue for generating customizable listening materials. The session provides insights into a range of TTS engines, evaluated against established criteria,...

Collaborative learning and learner engagement are gaining prominence in English language education in Vietnam. Learner engagement is recognized as vital for effective teaching and learning (Chiu, 2022) and it can be enhanced through collaborative learning (Bawn, 2007; Law et al., 2017). The use of collaborative learning has a direct influence on different engagement dimensions, in which...

This workshop utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate content for activities based on the PERMA model of Positive Psychology, enhancing ESL teaching and supporting holistic student development. The PERMA model, which stands for Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment, is integrated through AI-generated content to enrich various ESL teaching scenarios,...

Project-based lessons are widely used and considered great ways to enhance engagement, facilitate collaboration, and provide opportunities for authentic learning experiences. In addition to those great benefits, teachers can integrate technology tools to create dynamic and interactive learning experiences among students in stages of the lessons. The educational technology can be used to...

Conclusive research worldwide indicates that music and language learning compliment each other. Music is learned much the same way that language is acquired. In addition, the rhythmic movement that accompany music such as clapping, tapping, dance all support and strengthen language learning. Students also show more enthusiasm and respond well to music contributing to the overall...

As educators, we have the responsibility to create the conditions to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDG4 “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Integrating Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) modules in our courses eases the alignment of our curriculum with SDG4. When...

The classroom is embracing a fun and interactive approach to language assessment with the rise of tools like Plickers. As Bachman & Lynch (2004) argue, technology can enhance assessments by providing a more engaging and interactive experience for learners. Shepard (2005) considers formative assessment as a crucial element of instruction in the contemporary models of teaching and learning....

To lead EFL learners toward effective learning outcomes, the teacher has to choose appropriate teaching methods and strategies that work best in his/her class. Reciprocal Teaching is one of the effective teaching strategies that enables learners to work collaboratively and meaningfully since it plays a critical role in motivating learners to be teachers in small groups. Using this strategy,...

In this digital era, leveraging technological tools is essential for educators to enhance the quality of learning, delivery of knowledge, and important skills for students. The emergence of AI has been proven as an invaluable resource for educators in planning lessons and content, tracking progress and feedback, and objective scoring (Celik et al., 2022). One of the keys to the effective use...

This workshop explores the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, English Medium Instruction (EMI), and teaching coding using Scratch resources from Twinkl. The session addresses evolving educational practices for young learners, emphasizing the importance of STEAM Education and its role in nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving...

The urgency of global environmental challenges necessitates the incorporation of sustainability and environmental awareness into all educational fields, including English language teaching (ELT). This integration serves not only to enhance language proficiency but also to empower students as informed global citizens capable of contributing to environmental solutions. Professional development...

Chat GPT is a promising tool for English language teaching and learning. However, it is still a relatively new tool in Vietnamese education, this workshop underscores the potential of Chat GPT as a useful resource that both facilitates vocabulary acquisition and fosters learners’ vocabulary learning autonomy. By delving into exploring Chat GPT’s diverse resources, teachers can tailor...

The rapid integration of technology in education offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance language learning methodologies. This workshop explores the practical applications of Edpuzzle and ChatGPT, two innovative tools, in boosting interaction and engagement among students in the context of the new general national curriculum. Edpuzzle is an interactive video platform that allows...

Zoom fatigue, characterized by physical and mental exhaustion after prolonged video conferencing, has become a common phenomenon in the era of online teaching (Bailenson, 2021) and in video-mediated virtual environments in general (Do, 2023).This workshop delves into the multifaceted causes of Zoom Fatigue, including cognitive overload, constant eye contact, and limited non-verbal cues, and...