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Description
This interactive workshop introduces practical strategies for integrating eco-literacy and global citizenship into English language instruction through task-based language teaching (TBLT). Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the session showcases how secondary EFL learners can meaningfully engage with environmental issues while developing communicative competence.
Participants will explore a classroom-tested project framework where students investigate local environmental problems—such as plastic waste, air pollution, or water conservation—and collaborate to propose solutions in English. Tasks involve research, interviewing, digital storytelling, and public presentations, promoting both language output and real-world relevance. Throughout the process, learners develop a sense of responsibility as global citizens and critical thinkers.
The session features hands-on activities, including the design of task sequences, student role cards, and assessment rubrics tailored for eco-themed projects. Sample student work and teacher reflections from actual Vietnamese classrooms will be shared to demonstrate feasibility and impact.
By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with adaptable project templates, task design strategies, and assessment tools to implement sustainability-themed TBLT in their own contexts. This workshop aims to empower educators to foster both linguistic and civic growth in the EFL classroom through relevant, action-oriented learning.
Biography
Ms. Nguyen Y Nhu is an experienced educator at Resolist Academy, currently working towards a Master's Degree in TESOL and Applied Linguistics, which she will complete by the end of 2025. She also holds a TESOL Certificate from Apollos University, USA. With over eight years of experience in English language teaching, Ms. Nguyen has a strong background in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and has supported students at various proficiency levels.
Previously, Ms. Nguyen served in the academic department of the School of English and University Pathways at RMIT University Vietnam for five years and as an exam preparation instructor at ILA Language Center. Additionally, she works for the British Council. Throughout her career, she has worked with international students from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka, as well as students with diverse learning needs and abilities, making a significant impact in English education.
Ms. Nguyen has helped students achieve remarkable results in international exams such as Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, PET, IELTS, and PTE. Her dedication to fostering student success was recognized when she received the Teaching Award from RMIT’s School of English and University Pathways for her impact on student engagement and experience.
