Speaker
Description
In the context of an increasingly interconnected world, language education should not only equip learners with linguistic competence but also with the values and skills necessary to become responsible global citizens. This presentation explores how service learning—an approach that combines academic instruction with community engagement—can be integrated into English Language Teaching (ELT) to foster global citizenship education (GCE).
Through concrete examples, I will demonstrate how Vietnamese learners can use English meaningfully by engaging in local service projects that address global issues, such as environmental protection, cultural preservation, or health education. These projects are further enhanced by the use of educational technology (Zoom, Padlet, Flipgrid) and participation in cross-border classroom collaborations with students from countries like Japan, the Philippines, or India.
I argue that such integration helps students develop not only language proficiency but also critical thinking, intercultural competence, and a sense of social responsibility. Participants will also learn strategies to overcome challenges such as lack of infrastructure or intercultural misunderstandings. By bridging the gap between classroom and community, between the local and the global, ELT can become a powerful driver of transformative learning.
Biography
I am a lecturer at Hanoi Vocational College of Electromechanics and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEExpert) for five consecutive years. With 16 years of experience in Education and a strong passion for pedagogical innovation, I actively integrates technology, digital platforms, and active teaching methods into my lessons, fostering students’ digital literacy and critical thinking. I also represents Vietnam in global classroom connection projects, actively promoting cross-border learning models that integrate education, English, and global citizenship education to broaden students’ social awareness and international competence. I hope to share effective practices in integrating technology, education, and social responsibility into vocational education, while seeking collaboration opportunities to promote sustainable educational values.
