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Description
This study investigates research data management (RDM) practices among English Language and TESOL students at a Vietnamese university, emphasizing the role of RDM as an essential academic and professional skill in TESOL contexts. RDM is increasingly recognized in TESOL for its importance in promoting research integrity, data-driven pedagogy, and the ethical handling of learner data. Drawing on data from 100 participants, the study explored three core aspects: (1) the influence of prior research experience on self-assessed RDM skills, (2) the impact of formal RDM training on perceived effectiveness of data management tools, and (3) differences in RDM method use across education levels. A chi-square analysis showed no significant relationship between prior research experience and self-rated RDM skills (χ²(4) = 6.11, p = .191), nor between training and tool effectiveness (χ²(3) = 1.32, p = .725). Furthermore, digital tools were the predominant method of data management across all education levels, with no significant variation (χ²(2) = 0.071, p = .965). These findings highlight the widespread adoption of digital tools but suggest that research experience or training alone may not predict students’ RDM confidence. The study underscores the need to integrate practical, discipline-specific RDM instruction into TESOL curricula to better prepare students for academic research and ethical classroom practices.
Biography
Dr. Phuong Bao Tran Nguyen, an esteemed junior lecturer at Can Tho University, specializes in English language education and research. Educated at KU Leuven, her expertise spans EMI, ESP/EAP, CLIL, and LBL, with a notable focus on technology-enhanced language learning. Her work, internationally recognised, advances CLIL research in Vietnamese tertiary education.
