Speakers
Description
Teacher talk plays a vital role in shaping classroom interaction and providing language input in EFL settings, particularly in low-level, mixed-ability classes. However, many teachers lack systematic methods to evaluate and improve their interactional practices. This workshop introduces the SETT (Self-Evaluation of Teacher Talk) framework as a practical and reflective tool to analyze teacher-student interactions and align teacher talk with pedagogical goals. Drawing on data from Teaching Practice module in the MA TESOL course of Ulster University, participants will explore the four SETT interaction modes (managerial, materials, skills and systems, and classroom context) and learn how specific features such as scaffolding, display questions, and extended teacher turns influence student participation. The workshop is divided into two interactive phases. In the first phase, participants will examine authentic video extracts and transcripts to identify key interactional features using the SETT framework. In the second phase, participants will engage in activities to analyse and reflect on several real teacher talk extracts. By the end of the session, participants will gain practical skills in using SETT to reflect on and enhance their own teaching, foster more student-centered communication, and create richer learning opportunities in their EFL classrooms. This session is ideal for pre-service teachers, in-service teachers and teacher trainers seeking research-based, practical tools to develop professional awareness and improve learner engagement through interactional competence .
Biography
Pham Thi Hong is an English lecturer at Hanoi University of Industry and currently an MA student in TESOL at Ulster University, supported by a British Council Vietnam and Ulster University Scholarship. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Languages and International Studies and a master’s degree in English Linguistics from Hanoi University of Industry. Hong is dedicated to innovative teaching methods, with a strong focus on community engagement pedagogies that integrate real-world issues into the learning process. Her research interests include English language teaching methodology, fostering learner autonomy, and the use of technology in education.
Ngo Le Nhat Hoang has been an English teacher in Phan Boi Chau high school (Khanh Hoa Province) since 2017. He holds a BA in English Teacher Education from Quy Nhon University. Earning British Council Vietnam’s full scholarship, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in TESOL (Ulster University, Northern Ireland). His areas of interest include English for Academic Purposes, Teacher Training and Digital Language Learning and Teaching. He has practical experience in teaching IELTS and organizing English clubs for high schools and private English centers.
