Speaker
Description
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning contexts in Vietnam has opened up new opportunities for students to improve their language skills, in which speaking is widely considered a primary focus to judge learners’ language competency (Burns & Hill, 2013). However, achieving speaking proficiency presents considerable difficulties for learners, especially non-English-major learners. Various factors affecting learners’ speaking performance include learners’ mindset and self-regulatory tendency (Dweck, 2006; Zimmerman, 2000). While prior studies have investigated the application of AI tools in English learning contexts, there is still a lack of research on the effect of AI-supported speaking activities on non-English-major learners’ mindsets and self-regulation. Therefore, this study aims to fill the gap by exploring that interplay of mindsets and self-regulation of non-English-major learners when engaging with AI-assisted speaking activities. Quantitative data will be collected by online questionnaires (n=120) using adapted scales for growth mindsets (Dweck, 1999) and self-regulation (Rahimi & Cheraghi, 2022). More insights can be gained from semi-structured interviews (n=10). The participants will be non-English-major students utilizing AI chatbots for practicing speaking over the period of 6 weeks at Vietnam Aviation Academy. Expected findings suggest that learners with a growth mindset will present higher self-regulatory tendency in AI-assisted speaking activities, and the use of AI tools can have positive impacts on learners’ growth mindsets.
Biography
Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Minh Thu is currently a full-time lecturer at Vietnam Aviation Academy. She has been teaching a variety of English courses for English-major and non-English-major learners since 2007. She holds a Master’s Degree in TESOL from University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her interests include English Teaching Methodolody, learner autonomy and the integration of Technology in language education. She can be contacted at thunnm@vaa.edu.vn.
Ms. Pham Huynh Thuy Uyen is currently a lecturer at Dong Thap University, Vietnam. She holds a Master’s Degree in TESOL and has experience teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Her research interests include educational technology, teacher education, and EFL teaching and learning. She is committed to exploring innovative approaches to enhance English language instruction and teacher development in Vietnamese contexts. She can be contacted at phtuyen@dthu.edu.vn.
