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Description
In the 21st century, equipping young English learners with essential skills is crucial for their success in a rapidly evolving globalized world. Among these, the 4Cs—Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity—play a pivotal role. Critical thinking enables learners to analyze and solve problems effectively, enhancing their ability to understand complex English texts and contexts. Communication strengthens their oral and written English proficiency, helping to build confidence in young learners. Collaboration encourages teamwork and group tasks, mirroring real-world scenarios where English is a common language. Creativity, meanwhile, allows learners to engage in imaginative language use and create original content together with innovative solutions. These skills, when embedded in English teaching, prepare young learners not only to master the language but also to navigate future challenges.
This workshop, based on Domain 4 of the FLTC, will briefly describe the 21st century classroom and students as well as demonstrating how the current English textbooks used for Vietnamese young learners incorporate the 4Cs. It also provides the participants with some ideas to create activities which develop the 4Cs in their classrooms for young learners. Participants will also have an opportunity to participate in an activity promoting one of these essential skills, helping them imagine how to implement the ideas in their own classroom.
Biography
- Lương Quỳnh Trang (M.A.) earned her M.A. in TESOL (2004) and M.A. in Education (2010) from The University of Melbourne, Australia. She has 25 years of experience teaching English and ELT Methodology at ULIS-VNU. She is now a lecturer, teacher trainer, and textbook writer. Her research interests include ELT methodology, teacher education and teacher professional development.
- Nguyễn Thu Hiền (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi with over 20 years of experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language and English Language Teaching Methodology. She has been actively involved in various English language teaching projects and has worked as a trainer in multiple in-service teacher training programs. She earned her Master’s and PhD in TESOL Studies in Australia.
