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Description
Experiential Learning (EL) functions as a transformative language education methodology that advances knowledge acquisition while developing crucial soft skills through real-world application. While Experiential Learning offers valuable benefits for language education, its application in foreign language teaching at Vietnamese higher education institutions such as ULIS-VNU stays limited due to multiple contextual barriers. The poster presentation reveals important outcomes and practical applications from current institutional research at ULIS which examines EL integration practices across selected EFL programs. The research uses Kolb’s experiential learning model and follows principles from the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE), the USA to develop specific support strategies for lecturers and students to successfully implement EL-based instruction. In this poster, we will present pedagogical and institutional recommendations through resource development and training initiatives alongside assessment adaptations and digital tools to support teaching staff and students. The development of strategies follows theoretical examination and their effectiveness will be confirmed by analyzing survey and interview results with five selected courses at the faculty of English Language and Culture, at ULIS. This presentation will provide attendees with knowledge about essential systemic and pedagogical conditions required for implementing experiential learning within tertiary EFL education settings. Teacher educators along with curriculum developers and policy makers who need scalable solutions based on research to improve language teaching will benefit from this poster presentation.
Keywords: Experiential Learning, EFL Higher Education, Teacher support, Student Engagement, EL Integration strategies
Biography
Dr./ Ms. Le Thi Hong Duyen is a lecturer of English at the Faculty of English Language Teacher Education, University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University (ULIS, VNU). She’s also a Humphrey alumna at Penn State University, USA 2022-2023. Besides, she also actively joins in innovation training activities for educators and students within and outside ULIS, VNU. Her research interests include ESP teaching, teacher training, innovation in education, global citizen education, service learning and community-based education.
Email: hongduyen.yhp@gmail.com
Dr./Ms. Nguyen Dang Nguyet Huong is a lecturer in English at the Faculty of English Language Teacher Education, University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University (ULIS, VNU). She actively participates in innovation-focused training programs for educators and students both within and beyond ULIS. Her research interests include English-medium instruction (EMI), pronunciation teaching, teacher training, educational innovation, service learning, and community-based education.
Email: Huongndn@vnu.edu.vn
