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Description
This study explores the perspectives of Vietnamese English Language Teaching (ELT) teachers on a localized-MOOC introduced through the Teaching English Localization project by the British Council in 2024. The study details the design, implementation, and evaluation of this localized-MOOC. Data were collected via a survey of 107 teacher trainees and interviews with 10 teachers. The study employs Guskey's Model of Professional Development Evaluation (2000) to analyze data on the course's relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with local teaching practices. Key findings indicate that teachers shared positive attitudes toward the localized content. The design, combining asynchronous MOOC platform contents with synchronous facilitator sharing sessions, was particularly effective. Teachers reported increased confidence and enhanced skills in designing student activities. Their professional development needs were well addressed through the localization approach. Additionally, participant trainees' voices in sharing sessions with colleagues made contents more contextually relevant. The findings underscore the importance of thoughtful design, thorough preparation, facilitators' critical role, and robust educational specialist support. Situated within the literature on localizing MOOCs in English education, the study contributes to discussions about effectively adapting global educational resources to local contexts for sustainable professional development.
Keywords: MOOC, English Language Teaching, globalisation, localisation, sustainable professional development, Vietnam.
Biography
Luu Van Truong is an English lecturer at the Faculty of English, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2. He has been teaching English for nearly seven years. He graduated from the same institution with a degree in English Language Teaching and has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to both education and academic research. Throughout his teaching career, Mr. Truong has actively participated in a wide range of academic conferences, including national events such as the ULIS National Conference 2024 and international platforms like the International Conference on English for Occupational Purposes 2024 at Hanoi University of Industry. He has also been involved in numerous institutional and departmental seminars and workshops at Hanoi Pedagogiocal University 2. In addition to research, he has contributed to teacher development projects with the British Council, serving as a facilitator in initiatives such as the Teaching English Localisation MOOCs. His research presentation titled An Introduction of Friday Talk for Lecturers and Students of the Faculty of English reflects his interest in fostering professional learning communities. He is also experienced in blended teaching, working collaboratively with both local and international colleagues to deliver integrated skill-based English courses. Mr. Truong continues to pursue research and development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and contribute meaningfully to the field of English language education.
